Concord City Council
February 27, 2024

1 COUNCILMEMBERS
Edi E. Birsan, Mayor
Carlyn S. Obringer, Vice Mayor
Dominic D. Aliano
Laura M. Hoffmeister
Laura M. Nakamura
Civic Center
1950 Parkside Drive
Concord, CA 94519
www.cityofconcord.org
Regular Meeting of the
Concord City Council/City
Council Sitting as the
Concord-Pleasant Hill
Health Care District
Tuesday,
February 27, 2024
6:30 p.m. - Open Session Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive
and/or Various
telephonic/electronic
locations
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* Members of the public are invited to attend and participate at: Council Chamber, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA.

Please note the following change to the City’s public comment procedures: Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449, remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in-person or via email, as set forth below. Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting using any of the following methods:

1. IN PERSON:
a.Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chamber.

Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity.
2 2. REMOTE: Remote public comment will not be accepted, except when a Councilmember participates remotely pursuant to AB 2449. At the time of the posting of this agenda, none of the Councilmembers have notified the City Clerk’s Office that they intend to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449, and therefore no remote public comment will be accepted at the meeting. If, after publication of this agenda and before the meeting begins, any councilmember determines that they will need to participate remotely due to just cause or emergency circumstances under AB 2449, their remote participation will be announced at the outset of the meeting in connection with the Roll Call item. If a Councilmember participates in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449, the public may participate and provide public comment remotely, as follows:
a. Zoom:
https://cityofconcord.zoom.us/j/88584788424?pwd=m5HVUyPOYAKW7bTW8dngzK6FF E0GYQ.DP2OBW0b-V67yDxC or Zoom Webinar ID: 885 8478 8424 and Passcode:
296683
b.Zoom Phone Numbers. Dial Toll Free: (669) 900-6833 or (346) 348-7799 or (253) 215- 8782.
c.During the meeting, each period for public comment will be announced, and participants may use the “Raise Hand” feature on Zoom to request to speak. If calling in via Zoom use *9 to raise and lower your hand. The meeting host will call on you, by name, and promote you to panelist in the webinar so you can be seen via your camera. Please enable your microphone when it is your turn to speak. In order to ensure the orderly administration of the meeting using this method, providing your name is encouraged, but is not required. (If you need instructions on how to use this feature, please contact the City Clerk by 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date at [email protected]).

3. EMAIL:
a.Public comments can also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please note that emailed comments will not be read aloud by staff. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be:

1. distributed to the Council before the meeting,

2. posted online for public inspection at
https://stream.ci.concord.ca.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/Search, and

3. inserted into the meeting record.
b.As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email.

4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:
a.Watch on TV on Comcast Channel 28, Astound/Wave Channel 1026, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99
b.Watch the TV broadcast through the City’s website by following THIS LINK c.Watch Live Streaming of the meeting by following THIS LINK d.Join the Zoom webinar by following THIS LINK
3 OPEN SESSION

1. OPENING
Roll Call – Announcements/Consideration and Approval of Requests by Councilmembers to Participate Remotely Pursuant to AB 2449 Pledge of Allegiance – Councilmember Hoffmeister

2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
This is a 15-minute Public Comment Period for items within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction that are not on this agenda. Each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes.

State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the Public Comment Period. Please see “How to Participate” above.
a. Written Public Comment

3. CITY COUNCIL/CITY COUNCIL SITTING AS THE CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL

HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (CPHHCD) CONSENT CALENDAR
The public is entitled to address the City Council/CPHHCD on items appearing on the Consent Calendar before or during the City Council’s/CPHHCD’s consideration of the Consent Calendar.

Adoption of the Consent Calendar may be made by one motion of the City Council/CPHHCD, provided that any Councilmember, individual or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the Mayor may defer action on the particular item and place the same on the regular agenda for consideration in any order s/he deems appropriate. Please see “How to Participate” above.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Considering – approval of the minutes from the January 30 and February 6, 2024, special meetings, and February 6, 2024, regular meeting.

Recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Considering – acceptance and appropriation of $7,409,970 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant funds from Caltrans for the Street Lighting and Safety Improvements Project (Project No. 2695). Recommended by the Director of Community Development.

CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15378, and/or 15061(b). c. Considering – adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to establish an annual parcel assessment for FY 2024-25 for drainage maintenance and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program. Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
4 CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, and/or 15378.
d. Considering –

1. Award of a Construction Contract in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,630,396.50 to TNB Construction, authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to an additional 10% of the contract amount for the Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B:

Concrete Improvements Project (Project Nos. 2607-2608) located in Zone 4O in central Concord between Clayton and Cowell Roads and between Mesa Street/Oakland Avenue and the Contra Costa Canal, and in Zones 5C & 5D in North Concord, immediately south of Highway 4, including Peralta Road and between Highway 242 and Hillsborough Drive (this project installs concrete related roadway improvements ahead of future paving work); and authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and

2. Authorizing the City Engineer to accept the improvements upon completion of Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B: Concrete Improvements Project (Project Nos. 2607-2608) and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funded by Measure V, Funds 407 & 490) Recommended by the Director of Community Development.

CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 (c), 15061 (b)(3), 15273, 15282, 15378, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 21065, and/or PRC Section 21080.19.

CITY COUNCIL/CONCORD-PLEASANT HILL HEALTH CARE DISTRICT (CPHHCD)

CONSENT CALENDAR
e. Considering – appointment of applicant Aeysha Corio as the City of Concord's representative to the John Muir Community Health Fund Board for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, as recommended by the Council Committee on Youth and Education (Aliano/Hoffmeister). Recommended by the Committee on Youth and Education.

4. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM
The public is entitled to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda before or during the City Council’s consideration of that item. Each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes. Please see “How to Participate” above.
a. Considering – adoption of a Resolution accepting the Concord Tourism Improvement District's 2022-2023 Annual Report. Report by Guy Bjerke, Director of Economic Development and Base Reuse.
5 CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.

5. CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
Persons who wish to speak on Public Hearings listed on the agenda will be heard when the public hearing is opened, except on public hearing items previously heard and closed to public comment.

After the public has commented, the item is closed to further public comment and brought to the Council level for discussion and action. Further comment from the audience will not be received unless requested by the Council. No public hearing shall commence after 10 p.m. unless approved by majority vote of the City Council. . Please see “How to Participate” above. a. Considering –

1. Adoption of a Resolution amending the Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budgets.

2. Adoption of a Resolution adopting the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule effective January 8, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for a publicly available pay schedule.

3. Adoption of a Resolution updating the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule by amending Exhibit A to Resolution No. 78-6042 establishing fees and charges for various municipal services in the City of Concord by updating Rent Registry Fees.

4. Adoption of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 23-59 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit Funds to partially fund one school resource officer.

5. Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the use of Opioid Settlement funds to contribute toward the cost of one School Resource Officer. Report by Donna Lee, Budget and Treasury Officer.

CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c), 15061(b), 15262, 15273, 15306, and/or 15378.

6. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence received at the City Council meeting will be listed here on the Annotated Agenda. a. Letter – to Secretary of Transportation Buttigieg re: Contra Costa Transportation Authority's 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Application for Construction of Phase 4 of the Interstate 680/State Route 4 Interchange Project dated February 25, 2024 6 7. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Closed Session Announcements
City Manager or Staff Reports
Council Reports

8. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting
Date: 3/5/2024 6:30 PM

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in the Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in court, you may be limited by California law to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the hearing or in a written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the hearing.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Law, it is the policy of the City of Concord to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require a copy of a public hearing notice, or an agenda and/or agenda packet in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator Tianjun Cao at (925) 671-3243 or [email protected], at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.

From: Jason Pfister <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 11:58 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Constituent Comment: Zoom

ITEM NUMBER: 2

I respectfully request that the city council reinstate Zoom public comments for city council meetings. Let's not permit extremists to stifle allowing people to get involved in speaking out in support of their community. Thank you.

-Jason Pfister

Written Public Comment
Agenda Item No. 2.a
February 27, 2024

2.a

From: Jency James <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 27, 2024 8:48 AM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Constituent Comment: Street Repaving in Fruit Bowl Neighborhood

Dear City Councilmembers,

My name is Jency James and I am a resident of District 3, Councilmember Aliano's district. I live in the Fruit Bowl neighborhood, behind Monument Boulevard. I'm not able to attend the meeting today to speak during public comment so I'm submitting my comment via email.

First, I want to extend my appreciation to the City for its recent infrastructure improvements and street paving projects which are making a huge difference in the community. I'm excited to see Monument Boulevard slated for repaving this year as it is a well-traveled and thus, a well-worn road.

The residential streets of the Fruit Bowl neighborhood are in dire need of repaving and road repairs. I regularly take walks in the neighborhood and there are large potholes, cracked/chipped roads, and deep divots in the streets. I've attached a few photos I took yesterday. Please note, each photo is an individual problem area.

In addition to becoming a problem of blight, this is a huge safety issue. There are no sidewalks in our neighborhood so when cars swerve to avoid a large pothole, pedestrians are at risk of being struck. Cars coming from the opposite direction of traffic are also at risk as some of the roads in our neighborhood are too narrow for two cars to safely pass each other at the same time. I had considered reporting these issues via the Concord Connect app...but there are so many individual spots that it simply wouldn't be efficient to report each problem area one by one.

I request that Public Works do an assessment of the potholes/road damage in our neighborhood and work towards repairing our roads so residents can safely travel throughout the area without fear of damage to their person or vehicles. As a resident familiar with this issue, I would be happy to assist however I can.

I look forward to hearing from you regarding this issue.

Thank you,
Jency James

Examples of Road Damage in Fruit Bowl Neighborhood
Photos taken on 2/26/24 by Jency James

On the corner of Rosemary Lane and Ernst Way

Hard to see in the photo but this pothole is at least 4 inches deep – on Ernst Way, close to Rosemary Ln

Cracked roads and damaged sidewalk on Peach Pl heading towards Oak Grove Road

A long stretch of road that’s cracked and sinking on Peach Place heading towards Oak Grove Road. This is representative of many problem spots in the neighborhood, such as those found on Ernst Way and Orange Street, among others.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

CONCORD CITY COUNCIL

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS

TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2024
The Concord City Council met in a special meeting in the Council Chamber, located at 1950 Parkside Drive and via various telephonic/electronic locations at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, with Mayor Birsan presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Obringer. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.

ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Dominic Aliano, Laura Hoffmeister, Laura Nakamura, Carlyn Obringer, Edi Birsan
STAFF PRESENT: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Stefanie Ananthan, Deputy City Clerk; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Kevin Marstall, Director of Community Development; Sophia Huckabay, Housing Manager; Kelly Rush, Housing Program
Analyst

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Sreenivas Ramiredey, Concord; Linda Mandolini, Eden Housing; Jeff Weil, Alamo; David Schubb, Walnut Creek; Michael Moore, Pleasant Hill; Judy Weil, Danville; Gregg Syrovatka, Concord; Rev. Millie Phillips, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy; Steve Hong; Devin Williams, Lift Up Contra Costa; Leah Simon- Weisberg, California Center for Movement Legal Service; Marianne Simoni, Walnut Creek; Greg Brumley, Concord;
Maritza Llanos, Concord; Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy; Wallace Freddie, Concord; Marty Carbajal, Concord; Lisa Carbajal, GCM Realty; Galina Milman, Concord; Chris Johnston, Community Housing Works; Lisa Carbahal; Ron Arrajj, Concord; Jaime Morales, Monument Impact; Jo Sciarroni, Clayton; Dale Bridges, Alamo; Christos Moulis, Concord; David L. Kreutzinger, Concord; Maria De Sousa, Concord; John De Sousa, Concord; Randolph Hopkins, Concord; Randy Hopkins, Concord; Richard Lewis, Orinda; Jimmy Araujo, Concord; Ed Kellar, Concord; Tammy Chen, Concord; Derek Barnes, East Bay Rental Housing Association; Patricia Granados; Margaret Dzikielewski, Concord; John Sullivan, Castro Valley; Janice Andrews, Pittsburg; Reed Robertson, Concord; Mark Martinez, Walnut Creek; Ali Uscilka, Healthy and Active Before 5; Chris Tipton, East Bay Rental Housing Association; Blane Carter, Concord; Joe Stokley, Stokley Properties; Bob Norri, Concord; Azucena Torres, Concord; Marisol Fuentes, Concord; Dulce Leon, Concord; Ali Missaghl, Concord; Rachita Rawal, Raise the Roof; Gentte Darner, Concord; Renee Seaton, Concord; Alberto Acosta; Maherah Silmi, CRPM Realty; Jessica Ardell-Smith, Oakland; Courtney Pal, Resources for Community Development; LeAnn Matthews, Concord; Rony Joseph, Joseph Holdings;

3.a3.a3.a

City Council Minutes January 30, 2024
2 Karen Hernandez, Centro Legal; Betty Gebaldon; Guadalupe Tolento; Anne Kendall, Concord; Joe Raphel, Braddock &
Logan; Rhovy Lyn Antonio, California Apartment Association; Ellen Osmundson, Walnut Creek; Angela Zu, Concord; Bernice Chau, Walnut Creek; Joshua Anijar, Contra Costa Labor Council; Doug Jones, SEIU-UHW; Blanca Colin, Rising Juntos; Danny Espinoza; Kristin Diaz, Concord; Jim Glosli, Oakland; Chris Schildt, Urban Habitat; Holly Chen, Pleasanton; Elena
Lieberman, Concord; Jennifer Morales, Monument Impact; Ady Olvera, Concord; Eduardo Torres; David Mills, Concord; Natalie; Kelly Zhao, EBASE; Nikita Rodgers; Rhea Elina, Rising Juntos

CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE – Residential Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction Housing Manager Sophia Huckabay presented the staff report, provided background information, and explained that Council was being requested to take the following actions: (1) provide direction on the following matters pertaining to just cause, no-fault evictions for owner move-ins: (a) percentage of ownership required to constitute an owner move-in; (b) the length of time an owner is required to reside in the unit after moving in; and (2) introduce a revised Ordinance amending the Concord Municipal Code by amending Concord Municipal Code Chapter 19.40 “Residential Tenant Protection Program” to increase “just cause” eviction protections, expand the City’s rent registry, and establish a rent stabilization program, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.

Following questions from the Council, Mayor Birsan opened a public comment period.

The following people spoke in support of the proposed draft Ordinance related to rent stabilization and just cause for eviction:

Rev. Millie Phillips, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy Steve Hong
Devin Williams, Lift Up Contra Costa
Leah Simon-Weisberg, California Center for Movement Legal Service Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, Faith Alliance for a Moral Economy Jaime Morales, Monument Impact
Patricia Granados
Ali Uscilka, Healthy and Active Before 5
Azucena Torres, Concord
Marisol Fuentes, Concord
Dulce Leon, Concord
Rachita Rawal, Raise the Roof
LeAnn Matthews, Concord
Karen Hernandez, Centro Legal
Betty Gebaldon
Guadalupe Tolento
Joshua Anijar, Contra Costa Labor Council

City Council Minutes January 30, 2024
3 Doug Jones, SEIU-UHW
Blanca Colin, Rising Juntos
Danny Espinoza
Chris Schildt, Urban Habitat
Jennifer Morales, Monument Impact
Ady Olvera, Concord
Eduardo Torres
Kelly Zhao, EBASE
Rhea Elina, Rising Juntos
The following people spoke in opposition of the proposed draft Ordinance related to rent stabilization and just cause for eviction:

Sreenivas Ramiredey, Concord
Jeff Weil, Alamo
Michael Moore, Pleasant Hill
David Schubb, Walnut Creek
Judy Weil, Danville
Gregg Syrovatka, Concord
Marianne Simoni, Walnut Creek
Greg Brumley, Concord
Maritza Llanos, Concord
Wallace Freddie, Concord
Marty Carbajal, Concord
Lisa Carbajal, GCM Realty
Galina Milman, Concord
Chris Johnston, Community Housing Works
Ron Arrajj, Concord
Jo Sciarroni, Clayton
Dale Bridges, Alamo
Christos Moulis, Concord
David L. Kreutzinger, Concord
Maria De Sousa, Concord
John De Sousa, Concord
Randolph Hopkins, Concord
Randy Hopkins, Concord
Richard Lewis, Orinda
Jimmy Araujo, Concord
Ed Kellar, Concord

City Council Minutes January 30, 2024
4 Tammy Chen, Concord
Derek Barnes, East Bay Rental Housing Association
Margaret Dzikielewski, Concord
John Sullivan, Castro Valley
Janice Andrews, Pittsburg
Reed Robertson, Concord
Mark Martinez, Walnut Creek
Chris Tipton, East Bay Rental Housing Association
Blane Carter, Concord
Joe Stokely, Stokely Properties
Bob Norri, Concord
Ali Missaghl, Concord
Gentte Darner, Concord
Renee Seaton, Concord
Alberto Acosta
Maherah Silmi, CRPM Realty
Jessica Ardell-Smith, Oakland
Rony Joseph, Joseph Holdings
Anne Kendall, Concord
Joe Raphel, Braddock & Logan
Rhovy Lyn Antonio, California Apartment Association
Ellen Osmundson, Walnut Creek
Angela Zu, Concord
Bernice Chau, Walnut Creek
Kristin Diaz, Concord
Jim Glosli, Oakland
Holly Chen, Pleasanton
Elena Lieberman, Concord
David Mills, Concord
Linda Mandolini, Eden Housing, spoke about including separate requirements for affordable housing providers.

Courtney Pal, Resources for Community Development, echoed comments made by Linda Mandolini and requested the addition of a separate petition process for affordable housing providers.

Natalie stated that landlords who are experiencing financial hardships should unite with the renters, and due to hardships not all landlords should be held to the same rules and regulations.

Nikita Rodgers spoke about unforeseen circumstances that could impact an individual’s finances from year to year and that alternatives related to rent increases should be considered.

City Council Minutes January 30, 2024
5 Mayor Birsan recessed the meeting at 8:26 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:42 p.m.

Mayor Birsan recessed the meeting at 10:04 p.m. The meeting resumed at 10:15 p.m.

Following discussion by the Council, a motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Obringer to continue Agenda Item No. 2.a to Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. The motion passed by the following vote:

AYES: Aliano, Hoffmeister, Nakamura, Obringer NOES: Birsan

CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction – Benched Correspondence
b. Agenda Item No. 2.a - Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction – PowerPoint Presentation

ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on January 30, 2024, at 11:43 p.m.

EDI E. BIRSAN
MAYOR

JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC

CITY CLERK

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE

CONCORD CITY COUNCIL

CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE, WING A

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Concord City Council met in a special meeting in the City Council Conference Room, located at 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A, Concord, California at 5:40 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with Mayor Birsan presiding, and Councilmembers Aliano, Hoffmeister, and Nakamura present. Vice Mayor Obringer arrived at 5:41 p.m. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.

Mayor Birsan opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.

The meeting was recessed and immediately reconvened in a closed session on CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: An approximately 2,350-acre property known as the Economic Development Conveyance for the former Concord Naval Weapons Station.

Agency negotiators: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Guy Bjerke, Director, Economic Development & Base Reuse
Negotiating parties: Josh Roden, BCUS Acquisitions, LLC (aka Brookfield Properties Development)
Under negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment

ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on February 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

EDI E. BIRSAN
MAYOR

JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC

CITY CLERK

REGULAR MEETING OF THE

CONCORD CITY COUNCIL

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE

CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS

TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Concord City Council met in a regular meeting in the Council Chamber, located at 1950 Parkside Drive and via various telephonic/electronic locations at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, with Mayor Birsan presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Obringer. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.

ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Dominic Aliano, Laura Hoffmeister, Laura Nakamura, Carlyn Obringer, Edi Birsan
STAFF PRESENT: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Joelle Fockler, City Clerk; Stefanie Ananthan, Deputy City Clerk; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Kevin Marstall, Director of Community Development; Will Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Kit Jory, Parks Division Manager; Carlton Thompson, City Engineer; Leng Power, Community
Services Manager; Bernard Enrile, CIP Manager; Kevin Wheat, Associate Civil Engineer

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Tommy Gong, Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder’s Office; Vivian Boyd, Concord Historical Society; Pete Bennett, Bay Area Homeless.com; Natalie; Nikita Rodgers; Jeanette Kennedy, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County; Ady Olvera,
Concord; LeAnn Matthews

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Tommy Gong, Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder’s Office, provided an update regarding the upcoming March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.

Vivian Boyd, Concord Historical Society, presented a historical moment, speaking about the children of the first Mayor of the City of Concord, Joseph Arthur Boyd.

Pete Bennett, Bay Area Homeless.com, spoke of the losses he has endured over the years.

The following people spoke in support of Zoom public comment during City Council meetings:

Natalie
Nikita Rodgers

PRESENTATION

HOME MATCH CONTRA COSTA PROGRAM
Mayor Birsan introduced Logan Robertson, Associate Director, Home Match Contra Costa, who gave a presentation on the Home Match Contra Costa Program.

City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
2 Following questions from the Council, Mayor Birsan opened a public comment period.

The following people spoke in support of the Home Match Contra Costa Program:

Pete Bennett, Bay Area Homeless.com
LeAnn Matthews
Mayor Birsan closed the public comment period.

CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Birsan opened a public comment period, and upon receiving no public comment, closed the public comment period.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES – January 9 and 23, 2024
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Nakamura to approve the minutes from the January 9 and 23, 2024, meetings. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.

APPROVAL OF A MAINTENANCE SERVICES AGREEMENT – J.T.S. Tree Expert, Inc.

A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Nakamura to approve a Maintenance Services Agreement with J.T.S. Tree Expert, Inc. for up to four (4) years in the not-to-exceed amount of $300,000 per year (up to $1,200,000 total over four (4) years) to provide on-call tree maintenance services (Project No. 2384); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.

APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – PlanIT Geo, Inc.

A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Nakamura to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PlanIT Geo, Inc. in the amount of $120,000 for a total not-to- exceed amount of $369,024 in order to complete the Citywide Tree Inventory, Tree Maintenance Plan, and deploy Tree Management Software; and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.

AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, AND APPROVAL OF A BUDGET TRANSFER – Treat Boulevard Fiber Phase 2 Project (Project No. 2656) and Treat Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Phase 2) (Project No. 2559) A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Nakamura to approve the following:

1. Award a construction contract in the amount $1,494,000.00 to St. Francis Electric, LLC for the Treat Boulevard Fiber Phase 2 Project (City Project No. 2656); authorize Staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders that become necessary up to 10% of the contract amount; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

2. Approve a Professional Services Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. in the not-to- exceed amount of $941,507.60 (base agreement of $855,916.00 plus staff authority to spend up to a 10% contingency of $85,691.60) to provide construction management, inspection, and materials testing services for both the Treat Boulevard Fiber Phase 2 Project, and the Treat Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Phase 2) (City Project Nos. 2656 & 2559); and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.

City Council Minutes February 6, 2024
3 3. Approve a budget transfer in the total amount of $1,300,000 to the Treat Boulevard Fiber Phase 2 Project (Project No. 2656) from PJ 2609 (Clayton Road Pavement Rehabilitation, Fund 407).

4. Authorize the City Engineer to accept the improvements upon completion of Project No. 2656 and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.

The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM

ACCEPTANCE OF THE HOMELESS STRATEGIC PLAN
Community Services Manager Leng Power presented the staff report, provided background and a project timeline for the Homeless Strategic Plan, highlighted the Homeless Strategic Plan Working Group and its members, and discussed key elements. Community Services Manager Power then turned the presentation over to Isaiah Rich-Wimmer, Director of Projects and Programs with Thurmond Consulting, who provided an overview of the Working Group meetings, a summary of key data sources, an overview of selected goals for other neighboring counties, and services available in Concord and Contra Costa County. Mr. Rich-Wimmer then discussed each of the proposed strategies, the impact and effort for each of the strategies, project implementation approach, strategies for future consideration, next steps including implementation timeline and activities, and explained that Council was being requested to accept the Homeless Strategic Plan.

Following questions from the City Council, Mayor Birsan recessed the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The meeting resumed at 8:58 p.m.

Mayor Birsan opened a public comment period.

Pete Bennett, Bay Area Homeless.com, thanked Council and staff on their work drafting the proposed Homeless Strategic Plan and stated he was in support of the proposed Plan.

Jeanette Kennedy, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, stated her support of the proposed Homeless Strategic Plan.

Ady Olvera, Concord, expressed concern in approving the proposed Plan at this time due to the potential reduction of available funds resulting from the recent grant application.

LeAnn Matthews expressed concern in approving the proposed Homeless Strategic Plan.

Natalie proposed that Concord set an example for neighboring cities in providing assistance to the unhoused population.

Mayor Birsan closed the public comment period.

Following discussion by the Council, a motion was made by Nakamura and seconded by Aliano to accept the Homeless Strategic Plan with the following direction from Council to be implemented with acceptance of the Plan:
 The City will rely on the existing ARPA and one-time Measure V dollar set asides, that totaled $5.4 million, as the City’s share of funding towards implementing the program and any grant funds the City receives.
 The City will not add regular full-time staff to implement the Plan or add General Fund dollars to pay for implementation costs.
 The City will work through third party organizations to provide the programs and services as the first approach to implementing the Plan.

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4 o Note: there are existing regular full-time staff working within housing and community services, and it is anticipated that some of their time and various managers at the City (City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Attorney, Community Development Director) time will go into supporting the program. Additionally, the Council has already allocated funding to support the CORE program and that is anticipated to continue at this time.

The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.

CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Written Public Comment
b. Agenda Item No. 3.a – Home Match Contra Costa Presentation – PowerPoint Presentation c. Agenda Item No. 5.a – Homeless Strategic Plan – Benched Correspondence d. Agenda Item No. 5.a – Homeless Strategic Plan – PowerPoint Presentation

COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they had participated since the last meeting and commented on items of interest.

Mayor Birsan asked his colleagues and received support for the Policy Development and Internal Operations Council Committee to review the selection process for Mayor, in an effort to establish a defined rotation.

ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on February 6, 2024, at 10:02 p.m.

EDI E. BIRSAN
MAYOR

JOELLE FOCKLER, MMC

CITY CLERK

Staff Report
Date: February 27, 2024
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Kevin Marstall, PE, Director of Community Development Carlton Thompson, PE, City Engineer
Bernard Enrile, PE, CIP Manager
Prepared by: Tianjun Cao, PE, Associate Civil Engineer
[email protected]
(925) 671-3243
Subject: Considering acceptance and appropriation of $7,409,970 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant funds
from Caltrans for the Street Lighting and Safety Improvements Project (Project No. 2695).

CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c),
15378, and/or 15061(b).

Report in Brief
The City of Concord (City) applied for and was awarded $7,409,970 of Highway Safey Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant for the Street Lighting and Safety Improvement Project (Project) [City Project No. 2695 and Federal Project No. HSIPL-5135(064)]. The local match for the HSIP funding is $830,000. The Project proposes to upgrade existing street lighting or install new street lighting Citywide along the following corridors: Willow Pass Road, Concord Boulevard, Galindo Street/Monument Boulevard, Clayton Road, Treat Boulevard, Cowell Road, and Ygnacio Valley Road/Kirker Pass Road (see Attachment 1). The Project will also install traffic signal improvements at twelve (12) intersections around the City, along with installation of three sets of Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB), and two High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk Beacon Systems (HAWK).

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City Council (Council) action is required to appropriate the approved grant funds. Upon approval by Council, City staff (Staff) may begin working on the Project and initiate the process of selecting a design consultant for the Project. The preliminary schedule calls for design to begin in Spring 2024 and be completed in 2025, with construction to be substantially completed by 2027.

Recommended Action
Consider acceptance and appropriation of $7,409,970 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant funds from Caltrans for the Street Lighting and Safety Improvement Project (Project No. 2695), and make the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report.

Background
On September 12, 2022, the City applied for Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funding for Fiscal Years 2024-2026 for Project 2695. On March 15, 2023, Caltrans notified the City that the HSIP grant application was approved. On June 6, 2023, as part of the CIP mid-cycle budget adjustment, Council approved an appropriation in the amount of $830,000 in Measure J Local Funds (Fund 475) and Measure V Funds (Fund 490) to be used as the local match for the approved HSIP grant funds.

City staff met with representatives from Caltrans on December 12, 2023, for a field review of the Project, which is a necessary step in receiving federal funding through HSIP. On January 9, 2024, Caltrans approved the authorization of the use of federal funding for the preliminary engineering (PE) phase of the Project in the amount of $1,240,290. The PE Authorization Letter for the Project was received from Caltrans on January 10, 2024, as shown in Attachment 2.

The Project scope includes upgrades to existing street lighting or installation of new street lighting Citywide along the following corridors: Willow Pass Road, Concord Boulevard, Galindo Street/Monument Boulevard, Clayton Road, Treat Boulevard, Cowell Road, and Ygnacio Valley Road/Kirker Pass Road. The Project will also install traffic signal improvements at twelve (12) intersections around the City, along with installation of three sets of RRFB, and two HAWK systems. The three locations that will receive RRFB are at the crossing on Denkinger Road at shopping center (Safeway), Ayers Road at shopping center (former K-Mart building), and Alberta Way at shopping center (Lucky). The two locations that will receive a HAWK system are Pine Hollow Road at Indiana Drive and Willow Pass Road at Clayton Way.

Financial Impact
The estimated Project costs for design and construction of this project is $8,239,970.

The City was awarded a HSIP Grant in the amount of $7,409,970 (90% of the costs) from Caltrans. The remaining 10% ($830,000) is the City’s local match to be funded by Measure J Local Funds (Fund 475) and Measure V Funds (Fund 490), which was approved by Council on June 6, 2023.

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Environmental Determination
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(2), 15378, and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065, appropriating grant funding is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, as it does not constitute a “project,” does not commit the City to a definite course of action, and does not constitute discretionary approval of a specific project. If this were determined to be a “project” for CEQA analysis, this activity falls within the “Common Sense” CEQA exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.

Attachments

1. Project Location Map

2. Caltrans Preliminary Engineering Funding Letter

Attachment 1

Location Map
Street Lighting and Safety Improvements Project (Project 2695)

Legend:

Street Lighting Limits
RRFBs
HAWK
Ygnacio Valley Rd

Attachment 2

Staff Report
Date: February 27, 2024
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Kevin Marstall, PE, Director of Community Development Carlton Thompson, PE, City Engineer
Prepared by: Bruce Davis, PE, Senior Civil Engineer
[email protected]
(925) 671-3470
Subject: Considering adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to establish an annual parcel assessment for FY 2024-25 for drainage maintenance and National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Program.

CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c),
15061(b)(3), 15273, and/or 15378.

Report in Brief
The City of Concord is mandated by both State and Federal law to maintain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for storm water discharge. As part of its NPDES permit conditions, Concord is required to implement a comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). The SWMP must include municipal programs, public participation, and inter-governmental coordination to reduce the discharge of pollutants into storm drains, creeks, the delta, and the San Francisco Bay.

The City annually authorizes the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors to direct the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to establish a storm water utility area for Concord, and to impose assessments on parcels within the City of Concord. The revenue from this assessment funds activity required to implement Concord’s SWMP. Adoption of the resolution will continue the current Stormwater Utility

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Area (SUA) assessment at the current Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) rate of $35 for a single family parcel through Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Recommended Action
Consider adoption of a Resolution authorizing the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to establish an annual parcel assessment for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for drainage maintenance and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program.

Background
Pollution carried in storm water runoff has a significant impact on water quality and wildlife in the San Francisco Bay Area. Common pollutants found in runoff from urban areas include oil and grease from automobiles; heavy metals like copper, lead, and zinc from automobiles; polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons from vehicle exhaust and residential fireplaces; pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers from lawns and gardens; polychlorinated biphenyls from old industrial sites; mercury from florescent lights and thermometers; and biological pathogens. Without pollution prevention programs, these pollutants can be carried into municipal storm drainage systems and, ultimately, the Delta and the San Francisco Bay.

The 1987 reauthorization of the Federal Clean Water Act and California state legislation require local agencies to obtain an NPDES permit to discharge municipal storm drainage water into federal and state waters. The development and implementation of a joint municipal NPDES permit for storm water discharge is coordinated by the Contra Costa Clean Water Program (CCCWP), which consists of the City of Concord, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Contra Costa County, and eighteen other Contra Costa cities (Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, Danville, El Cerrito, Hercules, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Oakley, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Pablo, San Ramon, and Walnut Creek.) On March 9, 1993, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-14 authorizing the Contra Costa Flood Control and Water Conservation District to establish an annual parcel assessment to fund NPDES Program activities such as street sweeping, public education, industrial outreach, and drainage system maintenance. Resolution No. 93-14 set the initial assessment at $26 per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) per year and limited future assessments to no more than $35 per ERU per year. A single family residential unit on a parcel with an area between 5,000 square feet and 20,000 square feet was defined as one ERU. Vacant and agricultural lands are exempt from assessment.

Concord’s SUA generates about two million dollars each year.

In December, 2009, the San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board (SFRWQCB) consolidated the municipal permits from 67 cities and 14 agencies in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, and Solano counties, into a single Municipal Regional Permit. This MRP requires the City of Concord to implement a

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comprehensive Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SWMP). The City’s Stormwater Utility Area (SUA) assessment revenues finance the SWMP and other requirements in the MRP. To collect SUA revenues, the City annually authorizes the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors to direct the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to establish a storm water utility area for Concord, and reaffirm the approved fee assessment.

Analysis
SUA revenues may be used only for storm water quality-related activities, including street sweeping; catch basin and storm drain maintenance; creek channel maintenance; inspection and monitoring programs to eliminate illicit discharges and illegal connections to the storm drain system, and stream bank erosion control. These efforts are mandated strategies to reduce the amount of pollution reaching the creeks, delta, and the San Francisco Bay estuary system.

On April 4, 2000, the Council adopted Resolution No. 00-29 approving the current rate of $35 per ERU. The annual parcel assessment has remained at $35 per ERU since June 2001. The rate can be increased only through a ballot approved by two-thirds of the property owners. No increase is being requested or proposed, rather an annual resolution is required under the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Act.

Financial Impact
If the City Council adopts the resolution, the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District will reaffirm the annual ERU rate of $35 to generate two million dollars in SUA assessments for the City of Concord to fund SWMP implementation in Fiscal Year 2024-25.

Environmental Determination
Establishing the annual amount of and authorizing the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to adopt SUA levies and/or assess ERUs does not constitute a "project," as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and its Guidelines, under the general rule that CEQA applies only to actions that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. If such action were a “project” then, pursuant Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378, such action is not subject to environmental review because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” In this case, the Council is only authorizing the amount of the annual parcel assessment for the NPDES program.

Additionally, pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines, the establishment of

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charges for the purpose of meeting operating expenses is categorically exempt.

Projects funded by the annual assessment will undergo CEQA review as necessary.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.

Attachment

1. Resolution – Annual NPDES Assessment

Res No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Authorizing the Contra Costa County
Flood Control & Water Conservation District to
Establish an Annual Parcel Assessment for FY 2024-
25 for Drainage Maintenance and National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program
Resolution No. 24-XX
/
WHEREAS, under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, [33 U.S.C. Section 1342(p)], certain municipal storm water discharges require a permit from the appropriate federal or state authorities pursuant to the National Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program; and WHEREAS, the City of Concord, in conjunction with other affected jurisdictions within Contra Costa County, applied to the State Regional Water Quality Control Board and received a Joint NPDES Permit to discharge storm water and developed a Storm Water Management Plan; and WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 2768 (West’s Water Code Appendix, Section 63-12 and 63-12.9) authorizes the Contra Costa Flood Control and Water Conservation District (DISTRICT) to establish storm water utility areas and to impose annual benefit assessments for the purpose of carrying out the activities required under the NPDES Program; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has completed the process for formation of a Concord Storm Water Utility Area (SUA), including the adoption of Storm Water Assessment Drainage Ordinance No. 93-47; and
WHEREAS, the SUA and Program Group Costs Payment Agreement between the City of Concord and DISTRICT requires the City of Concord annually to determine the rate to be assessed per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU) for the forthcoming fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 93-14, which established the range of annual assessment to be imposed by the DISTRICT within the storm water utility area at an amount not to exceed $35 per ERU.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Attachment 1

Res No. 24-XX 2
Section 1. Establishing the annual amount of and authorizing the Contra Costa County Flood Control & Water Conservation District to adopt SUA levies and/or assess ERUs does not constitute a "project," as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, and its Guidelines, under the general rule that CEQA applies only to actions that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. If such action were a “project” then, pursuant Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378, such action is not subject to environmental review because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” In this case, the Council is only authorizing the amount of the annual parcel assessment for the NPDES program. Additionally, pursuant to Section 15273 of the CEQA Guidelines, the establishment of charges for the purpose of meeting operating expenses is categorically exempt. Projects funded by the annual assessment will undergo CEQA review as necessary. No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis.

Section 2. The annual assessment imposed by the DISTRICT within the storm water utility area for Fiscal Year 2024-25 shall be $35.00 per Equivalent Runoff Unit (ERU).

Section 3. The City Council requests the DISTRICT to adopt storm water utility area levies based on said amount per ERU.

Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. //
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Res No. 24-XX 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney

Staff Report
Date: February 27, 2024
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Kevin Marstall, PE, Director of Community Development Carlton Thompson, PE, City Engineer
Bernard Enrile, PE, CIP Manager
Prepared by: Deyuanne Lei, PE, Associate Civil Engineer [email protected]
(925) 671-3049
Subject: Considering:

1. Award of a Construction Contract in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,630,396.50 to TNB Construction, authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to an additional 10% of the contract
amount for the Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase
B: Concrete Improvements Project (Project Nos. 2607-2608) located in Zone 4O in central Concord between Clayton and Cowell Roads and between Mesa Street/Oakland Avenue
and the Contra Costa Canal, and in Zones 5C & 5D in North Concord, immediately south of Highway 4, including
Peralta Road and between Highway 242 and Hillsborough
Drive (this project installs concrete related roadway
improvements ahead of future paving work); and
authorizing the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and

2. Authorizing the City Engineer to accept the improvements upon completion of Residential Pavement Maintenance,
Phase B: Concrete Improvements Project (Project Nos.
2607-2608) and directing the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion. (Funded by Measure V, Funds 407 & 490)

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CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060 (c), 15061 (b)(3), 15273, 15282, 15378, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, and Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections
21065, and/or PRC Section 21080.19.

Report in Brief
Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B: Concrete Improvements (Project) consists of Pavement Maintenance - Zone 4O (Project No. 2607) and Pavement Maintenance - Zones 5C & 5D (Project No. 2608). The projects will install required concrete improvements in two residential neighborhoods. The concrete work is being done ahead of the future roadway paving work to improve bids.

The concrete improvements project has been designed and competitively bid and is at the point of construction contract award. If award is approved by the City Council (Council), project construction in the field is expected to begin in April 2024 and be completed by July 2024.

The paving project and Northwood Drive project are anticipated to be competitively bid as separate projects in April 2024, awarded in May 2024, and construction expected to begin in July 2024. Construction of the paving project and Northwood Drive project is expected to be completed by September 2024.

Recommended Action

1. Award a Construction Contract in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,630,396.50 to TNB Construction, authorizing staff to utilize the available project contingency for contract change orders up to an additional 10% of the contract amount for the Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B: Concrete Improvements (Project Nos. 2607-2608) located in Zone 4O in central Concord between Clayton and Cowell Roads and between Mesa Street/Oakland Avenue and the Contra Costa Canal, and in Zones 5C & 5D in north Concord, immediately south of Highway 4, including Peralta Road, and between Highway 242 and Hillsborough Drive (this project installs concrete related roadway improvements ahead of future paving work); and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and make the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report; and

2. Authorize the City Engineer to accept the improvements, upon completion of Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B: Concrete Improvements (Project Nos. 2607-2608) and direct the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion.

Background
On June 1, 2021, Council approved an updated Five-Year Pavement Expenditure plan (5-Year Plan). Collectively Project No. 2607 and Project No. 2608 were grouped

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administratively under Residential Pavement Maintenance – Phase B.

On June 2, 2022, Council adopted the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget for Fiscal Years 2022-23 and 2023-24, updated with a mid-cycle update, which included funding of the Residential Pavement Maintenance – Phase B (Project) as follows:
 Pavement Maintenance – Zone 4O (Project No. 2607) will focus on pavement treatments in a residential area in Pavement Maintenance Zone 4O. Treatments such as cape seals, thin maintenance overlay (TMO), and related treatments are to be considered, as well as curb ramp improvements. The project construction is funded for Fiscal Year 2023-24 with $2,806,000 of Measure V Projects (Fund 407) funds.
 Pavement Maintenance – Zones 5C & 5D (Project No. 2608) will focus on pavement treatments in residential areas in Pavement Maintenance Zones 5C and 5D. The two Pavement Maintenance Zones are combined due to their proximity. Treatments such as cape seals, thin maintenance overlay (TMO), and related treatments are to be considered, as well as curb ramp improvements.

The project construction is funded for Fiscal Year 2022-23 with $3,849,000 of Measure V Projects (Fund 490) funds.

On November 8, 2022, City Council awarded Pavement Engineering Inc. (PEI) design engineering and related services for Residential Pavement Maintenance – Phase B. In November 2023 nearing design completion of the project, the project was separated into the concrete improvements project, paving project, and Northwood Drive project in an effort to improve bid results due to lower unit costs and reduced markups from a prime contractor.

Procurement Process
Construction Contract
The concrete improvements project was advertised for construction bids as required by state law and City of Concord (City) policy. The Engineer’s Estimate for the Base Bid, Additive Bid 1, and Additive Bid 2 are $1,230,000, $150,000, and $165,000, respectively, for a total of $1,545,000. The base bid addresses more severe drainage issues in need of concrete repairs, while the additive bids address minor drainage issues in need of concrete repairs in the two residential neighborhoods. During the bid period, one Bid Addendum was issued. Bids were opened on January 25, 2024. Six bids were received in the amount ranging from $1,630,396.50 to $2,842,802.08. The lowest bid was received from TNB Construction (TNB) of Antioch, CA. A summary of the three lowest bids is as follows:

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BID

SCHEDULE
Engineer's
Estimate
TNB
Construction
Kerex
Engineering
Ghilotti Bros.

Base Bid $1,230,000 $1,313,539.50 $1,637,063.00 $1,801,705.00 Additive
Bid 1 $150,000 $139,301.00 $158,135.00 $153,920.00
Additive
Bid 2 165,000 $177,556.00 $197,164.00 $195,504.00
TOTAL $1,545,000 $1,630,396.50 $1,992,362.00 $2,151,129.00 TNB was the low bidder and submitted a responsive and responsible bid. City staff recommends including the additive bids in the scope of work in order to more fully address the drainage issues in the two neighborhoods. TNB has an appropriate and valid contractor’s license and satisfactory work references.

City staff completed analysis of TNB’s bid, determining that this firm along with its subcontractors possess appropriate and valid licenses, and are not on any debarred lists. TNB is registered with the Department of Industrial Relations as required by SB 854. TNB and their subcontractors have submitted the required agreement to be bound to the Citywide Project Stabilization Agreement.

Financial Impact
There are enough funds in the budget for the construction phase of Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B: Concrete Improvements (Project Nos. 2607-2608).

City staff anticipates additional funds will be needed for the future related paving project and Northwood Drive project; however, staff will proceed to advertise the projects this year and identify the additional funds needed at the time of construction award.

Environmental Determination
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15282, 15378, Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 21065, and /or PRC Section 21080.19 award of this contract is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In the alternative, award of this contract is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 – Replacement and Reconstruction, 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and/or 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land, as it involves constructing concrete sidewalk, landscaping, traffic signal equipment, striping, and paving work. No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgement

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and analysis. The Notice of Exemption will be filed with the County Clerk’s office following the Council award of the construction contract.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.

Attachments

1. Project Location Map

2. Bid Summary

ATTACHMENT 1

Project Location Map
Residential Pavement Maintenance – Phase B
City Project Nos. 2607 & 2608
PJ 2608
PJ 2607

Project Location Map
Pavement Maintenance - Zone 4O - Project No. 2607

Project Location Map
Pavement Maintenance - Zones 5C & 5D - Project No. 2608

City of Concord
Bid Sheet
PROJECT #2607-2608 Bid Opening:

Residential Pavement Maintenance, Phase B;
Concrete Improvements - Zones 4O, 5C &
5D
Thursday,
January 25, 2024
2:00 p.m.

City Manager's Conference Room
Engineer’s Estimate: $1,210,000 Base Bid
Additive Bid 1, $150,000 and Additive Bid 2,
$170,000
To be awarded:

COMPANY TOTAL BID
TNB Construction
2620 E. 18th Street
Antioch, CA 94509
$1,630,396.50
Kerex Engineering
PO Box 23831
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
$1,992,362.00
Ghilotti Bros.
525 Jacoby St
San Rafael, CA 94901
$2,151,129.00
Sposeto
4558 Contractors Place
Livermore, CA 94551
$2,187,325.00
FBD Vanguard Construction, Inc.
550 Greenville Rd.

Livermore, CA 94550
$2,485,715.00
McKim Corporation
8505 Church St. #1
Gilroy, CA 95020
$2,841,346.00
Con
tact: Dey Lei x3049
Attachment 2

Staff Report
Date: February 27, 2024
To: City Council Sitting as the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Board
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Joelle Fockler, MMC, City Clerk
Prepared by: Stefanie Ananthan, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(925) 671-3085
Subject: Considering appointment of applicant Aeysha Corio as the City of Concord's representative to the John Muir Community Health Fund Board for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, as recommended by the Council Committee on Youth and Education (Aliano/Hoffmeister).

Report in Brief
Consider appointment of applicant Aeysha Corio as the City of Concord’s representative to the John Muir Community Health Fund Board for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, as recommended by the Council Committee on Youth and Education (Aliano/Hoffmeister).

Recommended Action
Appoint applicant Aeysha Corio as the City of Concord’s representative to the John Muir Community Health Fund Board for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, as recommended by the Council Committee on Youth and Education (Aliano/Hoffmeister).

Background
The City Council, sitting as the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Board, is responsible for making three appointments to the John Muir Community Health Fund Board (CHF). Niko Anagnostopoulos was appointed to represent the City of Concord on May 3, 2022, and resigned his position effective November 14, 2023.

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Agenda Item No. 3.e
February 27, 2024
Board members are responsible for governing the Community Health Fund, which is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3, nonprofit corporation. The primary governing responsibilities include vetting, awarding and monitoring grants, establishing grant making and operating policies, approving annual operating budgets, annually evaluating the Executive Director, and annually electing the officers for the Board of Directors.

The Board members are not compensated for their service on the Board and must operate under the CHF bylaws.

Board member selection criteria for the three members appointed by the City of Concord are as follows:
a. All members shall be at least 18 years of age and reside within the City of Concord or Concord’s Sphere of Influence.
b. Members may be members of the elected Concord City Council, but limited to only two members of the City Council.
c. Members may not be employees of the City of Concord, nor may they be a vendor, contractor or consultant with active contracts or agreements with the City of Concord.
d. Members may be a member of one of Concord’s Boards and Commissions, but may not be currently serving as a member of the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Grant Committee.
e. The City Council serving as the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Board may elect at any public meeting to appoint up to two of its members to serve on the CHF Board prior to opening a recruitment for the remaining members.

A recruitment for the John Muir Community Health Fund Board was announced on November 28, 2023. Applications were due to the City Clerk’s Office on Friday, December 23, 2023. A total of six (6) applications were received, and the six (6) qualified applicants to be interviewed included: Carlos Balladares, Aeysha Corio, Marite Espinoza, Renaldo Gloria, Tijuk Fong Kurniadi, and Gabriella Maestas. Interviews were held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, by the Council Committee on Youth and Education. The applicant summary is included as Attachment 1.

The Council Committee on Youth and Education recommended the appointment of Aeysha Corio for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted and applicants have been notified.

Attachments

1. John Muir Community Health Fund Board Applicant Summary

2. Applications

John Muir Community Health Fund Board
Applicant Summary
February 15, 2024
Applicant
Carlos Balladares
Aeysha Corio
Marite Espinoza
Renaldo Gloria
Tijuk Fong Kurniadi
Gabriella Maestas
Attachment 1

Application
Attachment 2

Submit Date: Nov 01, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
10 Number of years in Concord:
20 Number of years in the county:
25 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
John Muir Community Health Fund Board: Submitted
Carlos Balladares
City & County of SF Department
of Public Health Contract Compliance Manager Compliance Officer (Retired) Carlos Balladares

Upload a Resume
Would you like to be contacted about future Board, Committee, or Commission recruitments?
Yes No
Interests and Experience
Education and Training
High School
La Salle Leon Nicaragua
College
University Autonoma of Nicaragua, BS in Biology Degree
Technicial/Vocational Training
Center for Disease Control -Disease Control Investigator training Contract Compliance Officer Certification or Other
Epidemiology I & II Certificates from the Centers for Disease Control. Project Coordinator training. Upon retirement awarded Certificates of Recognition & Merit from the SF Board of Supervisors, SF Mental Health Board, and SF Department of Public Health with a "Public Health Hero" Certificate Award.

TERMS OF ACCEPTANCE and SIGNATURE
Carlos Balladares

Please Agree with the Following Statement
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Electronic Signature - Please type your First and Last Name Carlos Balladares
Carlos Balladares

Application

Submit Date: Nov 29, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
6 Number of years in Concord:
6 Number of years in the county:
22 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
John Muir Community Health Fund Board: Submitted
Aeyha Corio
The Corio Group COO Realtor
Aeyha Corio

2 VOLUNTEER

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & DIRECTOR AT LARGE, CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF

REALTORS

DIRECTOR, CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

COMMITTEE MEMBER; MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE TECHNOLOGY & BUDGET AND

FINANCE,

CONTRA COSTA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

PLANNING COMMISSIONER, CITY OF CONCORD

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER, CANCER SUPPORT

COMMUNITY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

CHAIR; STARTEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE & VICE CHAIR; LEGACY ADVISORY

COUNCIL, CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA

CO-FOUNDER, FRIENDS OF PINE HOLLOW

ACTIVITIES
I am passionate about learning and welcome innovation. I spend a significant amount of time refining my skills through professional development and exposure to nontraditional methods of business. When I am not working, I enjoy time with my family, traveling, hiking, kayaking, and playing tennis. Giving back to my community is especially important to me and I am active with donating time, money and resources to One Warm Coat, Loaves and Fishes, St Vincent de Paul, De LaSalle High School, and Cancer Support Community of the Sf Bay Area.

3 Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Dear John Muir Health Fund Board Appointing Body,

I am thrilled to be applying for a board position with John Muir CHF. Removing barriers to access to health resources and uncovering social determinants of health to ultimately provide the best possible outcomes for people has been a space I have actively been involved in since 2020. During the COVID19 pandemic, my volunteer work shifted from fundraising type activities to restructuring organizations to increase services and donor engagement. My experience spans from chairing the Strategic Planning Committee at Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area to reorganizing Contra Costa Association of Realtors charitable arm Helping Hands, to serve a larger number of community members and provide a more complete array of services to those affected by tragedy. I feel this work and experience enables me to understand and identify organizations that have a blueprint for successfully and sustainably achieving their mission. During my donor engagement activities, both corporate donors and high net worth individuals alike share their concern and requirement for organizations to prove and demonstrate their ability to positively impact those who utilize the organizations services. Evaluating everything from board financial participation and organization financial position to targets and measures for reach and impact is critical for donor consideration.

I am confident that I have the direct skillset and experience to be an asset to the board. I am passionate about helping people and have a lift while I climb attitude. I look forward to answering any questions the board may have for me.

Kindly,
Aeysha Corio

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Marite Espinoza
Concord, CA 94519

Summary
As an experienced program manager working in research and philanthropy fields, I understand the importance of building strong partnerships built on trust and a shared vision for the future to ensure a team and project’s success.

Professional Experience
Blue Shield of California Foundation
Senior Foundation Program Manager 2020-Present
• Developing and leveraging relationships with program staff and external consultants to drive strategic communications to support, promote, and advance Foundation’s mission and programs. • Led the Foundation’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) journey, to radically re -envision how DEI is held in the Foundation’s organizational culture, and institutional practices. • Managing the Public Affair’s team budget, contracts, and consultant relationships. • Managing the Foundation’s sponsorships and speaking engagement to support its visibility, thought leadership, and reputation goals.
• Helping the Foundation make progress on its mission to end domestic violence in California by leading a new effort to change the conversation about domestic violence. Including the development of LetsEndDV.org and podcast. • Overseeing digital communications (social media, website, communications collateral) to raise the Foundation’s visibility and enhance its reputation.

Public Affairs Coordinator 2018-2020
UCSF Department of Neurology, Memory and Aging Center
Study Coordinator-Dementia Care Ecosystem 2015-2018
• Part of an interdisciplinary research team dedicated to better understand the needs of people living with dementia and their caregivers working to radically improve the way dementia patients are cared for. • Led study project management, including survey administration, data management, and recruitment efforts.

Stanford University, Stanford Prevention Research Center Health Educator, Research Coordinator 2011-2015
• Member of an interdisciplinary research team focused on innovative health solutions to improve eating behaviors in children and their families. Coordinated data collection and recruitment efforts and produced relevant data sets for analysis.

San Francisco Suicide Prevention
Crisis Hotline Counselor 2010-2012
• Volunteer at the nation’s oldest crisis hotline center providing supportive counseling, resources, and intervention as necessary to people experiencing difficult life circumstances—including San Francisco’s Spanish crisis hotline Linea de Apoyo.

Skills, Certifications, and Languages
Project management: MS Office suite, Outlook, Asana, Mural, Google Suite, Fluxx grantmaking, Salesforce Programs/certifications: Northern California Grantmakers: 2021 New Grantmakers Institute; UCSF Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (2018)
Languages: Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken)
Website management: Drupal, Sharepoint, Google Analytics Email marketing and social media management
Education
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Mexican-American Studies UNIVERSIDAD DE BURGOS, Burgos, Spain

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RESUME
Renaldo L. Gloria
Concord, CA 94518
WORK EXPERIENCE:

Auditor Appraiser (March 2019 - November 2021)
Contra Costa County, Assessor's Office, 2530 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA 94553 Duties: Performed professional audits and appraisals of business personal properties and fixtures owned or controlled by commercial and industrial firms operating within the jurisdiction of Contra Costa County for assessment and compliance purposes pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Codes.

Auditor Appraiser (January 1997-December 31, 2017)
Alameda County, Assessor's Office, 1221 Oak Street, Oakland, CA 94612 Duties: Performed professional audits and appraisals of business personal property and fixtures owned or controlled by commercial and industrial firms operating within the jurisdiction of Alameda County for assessment and compliance purposes pursuant to California Revenue and Taxation Codes.

Accountant (January 1995-January 1997)
KES Property Management Co, McGraw Lane, Lafayette, California Duties: Prepared financial statements, journal entries, bank reconciliation, cashflow analysis, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting Major, California State University, Hayward, California
LICENSE/PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP:

CPA - Washington DC
REFERENCES:

Available upon request

Application

Submit Date: Dec 01, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
2 Number of years in Concord:
14 Number of years in the county:
22 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
John Muir Community Health Fund Board: Submitted
Tjiuk Fong Kurniadi
San Francisco Community
Health Center HR Manager
Benefits administrator,
onboarding new hires
Tjiuk Fong Kurniadi

Fong Kurniadi, SHRM-SCP
Concord, CA – –
Experience
San Francisco Community Health Center (previously Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center 11/2018 – Present San Francisco, CA
HR Manager
 Post job ads at various job websites and help recruiting  Onboard and offboard employees
 Administer health insurance benefits and 403b benefits and required reporting (timely
enrollment, invoice reconciliation, Open Enrollment, ACA reporting, HCSO reporting, Annual Census Report, etc.)
 In charge of workers compensation claims and FMLA
 In charge of internal credentialing and privileging of providers  Credential providers with Medicare, MediCal and commercial health insurers  Schedule and track employees’ annual performance evaluations  Keep employees’ HR personnel records and related documents up to date F . Lofrano & Son, Inc. San Francisco, CA
6/2006 – 11/2018
Benefits Administrator
 Prepare the new hire packet (first day documents) for new employees.

Submit new
hire documents to the store manager accordingly
 Onboard and offboard employees
 Oversee employees’ medical benefits and 401K benefits (timely enrollment,
invoice reconciliation, Open Enrollment, ACA reporting, etc.)  Schedule and track employee’s annual performance evaluations  Coordinate special events with HR Manager and President of the Company such as Annual Christmas Party and annual company picnic  Keep up to date with benefits, policies, and procedures from corporate office  Provide administrative support in other HR functional areas as needed and work closely with store managers
 Oversee bi-monthly company’s newsletter and company intranet LT Kang & Co San Francisco, CA
6/2005 – 6/2006
Shop Clerk / Administrative Assistant
 T ake inventory and place weekly orders to vendors
 T ake customers’ orders, fill them in, write the proper invoices and ship the orders out
 Prepare correspondences and document invoices
 Make new brochures for new designs of inventory
 Answer phones and take phone messages
 Greet and assist customers and handle administrative duties, such as filing, faxing, copying, and mailing.

Sam Davis Designs San Francisco, CA
10/2001 – 4/2005
Shop Clerk / Administrative Assistant
 T ake customers’ orders, fill them in, write the proper invoices and ship the orders out
 Prepare correspondences and document invoices
 Make new brochures for new designs of inventory
 Answer phones and take phone messages

Application

Submit Date: Dec 16, 2023
First Name Last Name
Email Address
Street Address Suite or Apt
City State Postal Code
Primary Phone Alternate Phone
Employer Job Title Occupation
City of Concord
Profile

HOME ADDRESS
Number of years at above address:
22 Number of years in Concord:
22 Number of years in the county:
22 Number of years at employer:

Employer Address
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
John Muir Community Health Fund Board: Submitted
Gabriella Maestas
Kaiser Permanente - The
Permanente Medical Group Director of Strategic Initiatives Strategy and Corporate
Development
Gabriella Maestas

Gabriella H. Maestas, CPA
San Francisco Bay Area

STRATEGIC LEADER
A results-oriented leader k nown for building and leading high -performance teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to solidify strategies and drive results. Demonstrated success partnering with leaders and staff across a wide range of functional areas to implement growth, innovation, and diversification initiatives. Passionate about strategy and creating focus which helps organizations advance their missions and drive bottom line results.

CAREER SUMMARY AND ACHIEVEMENTS

The Permanente Medical Group Oakland, CA
Chief of Staff, Director of Strategic Initiatives, TPMG Consulting Services 2022-Present • Provide strategic direction for multiple complex projects related to operation al issues and improvement. • Oversee, design, support and lead strategic initiatives in the areas of quality, service, people, efficiency, reputation and growth.
• Support TPMG Leadership in the definition and attainment of organizational initiatives and goals.

The Permanente Federation Oakland, CA Senior Manager, Strategy & Corporate Development 2019 - 2022 • Represented the Permanente Medical Groups in the 2020-25 Strategic Planning process including the development of environmental assessment, and the development of enterprise strategies, programs, and policies in partnership with senior leadership.
• Developed and defined, along with Southern California Health Plan leadership, the transaction structure for a $750 million joint venture agreement to build and operate a new hospital, medical office building and ambulatory services in the High Desert region of San Bernardino County in California.
• Provided project management support, including financial modeling of growth scenarios, to support Kaiser Permanente’s enterprise Medicaid strategy.
• Managed a Community of Practice that coordinates National Permanente Medical Group efforts to enhance the information technology and systems platforms, processes and people required to meet the dynamic market demands for provider networks, including value-based contracting, contract modeling, analytics, and provider data. • Managed the coordination of a nationwide Permanente Medical Group Community of Practice for Pharmacy responsible for operationalizing and driving results on critical pharmacy workstreams , developing best practices, and determining the path forward on complex work that drives toward member satisfaction, quality, and cost savings. • Responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive set of analytics, toolkits, and market intelligence that provides a strong foundation for all Corporate Development wor k including business plan analysis and market and company research and analytics.
• Created whitepapers and research briefs used to facilitate leadership decision -making. Topics include primary care innovators and disruptors, Hospital at Home and low-density models of care.

Blue Shield of California San Francisco, CA Senior Strategy Program Manager 2017-2019 • Responsible for transforming and modernizing multi-year enterprise strategic planning process, including the allocation of a $250M portfolio for IT projects and related roadmap activities. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to lead planning efforts across the enterprise, including value analysis and modeling, sequencing, and prioritization to maximize the effectiveness of integrated strategic roadmaps. • Developed business cases including outlining project structure, project budget, resource requirements, project approach and work plan.
• Developed a monthly scorecard of key operational and performance metrics that informed the leadership of progress towards strategic goals and overall business performance. Scorecard replaced the need for disparate and duplicate reports by centralizing reporting of key metrics and streamlining reporti ng.

Vituity Healthcare Emeryville, CA
Strategy Manager 2015 – 2017
• In collaboration with the CEP Board of Directors, responsible for the facilitation, development, and monitoring of the system’s long-range and annual strategic plans, inclusive of the vision statement and related strategies, business plans, and regulatory mandated efforts.
• Led business case preparation, valuation and modeling analyses including the strategic rationale for the deal, market and competitive assessments, product description, valuation, and accretion/dilution analyses for several growth market transactions. Assisted business development through proposal preparation .

Gabriella H. Maestas, CPA
San Francisco Bay Area

John Muir Health Walnut Creek, CA
ACO Program Manager, John Muir Physician Network 2014 – 2015 • Developed, implemented, and led the process for key managed care programs related to new business lines including Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Bundled Payments, and other risk contracting arrangements. • Worked with physicians and administration to implement key quality programs to support ACO. • ACO achieved the highest amount of savings of nearly $7 million, and the highest quality score of 96.5%, of all participating ACOs in California in its first year. ACO successfully increased both quality and savings each year of its participation in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP).

Team Lead, Hospital Billing, Epic Electronic Medical Records Implementation 2012 – 2014 • Served as team manager in the development and implementation of hospital billing and My Chart applications amongst multiple hospital and clinic sites, including mental health services . • Worked closely with JMH leadership and Epic management to meet build requirements and deadlines. • Obtained Epic certification in multiple modules.

Manager, Strategy and System Development 2008 – 2012
• Provided analysis, research, and process support to advance John Muir Health Network expansion. Responsible for managing a variety of projects to define and advance the organization’s strategic priorities. • Supported the development of 5-10-year strategic plans for the Health System, including service line and geographic strategies. Created 10- year manpower models to evaluate specialty mix strategies and forecast physician need. • Prepared annual environmental assessment that supports the Health System’s strategic and business planning. • Conducted competitor and market assessments for Health Systems, including trend and volume forecasting and product- level analysis. Research opportunities to build market share and expand into additional geographic markets. • Supported the design, development, and execution of numerous Board planning retreats. Served as a moderator in several strategic board discussions.

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Sutter Health San Francisco, CA
Senior Planning Analyst, Strategy and Business Development 2000 - 2006 • Built integrated financial feasibility studies. Projected financial performance based on payer, site location, and specialty mix strategies. Prepared cost analysis to support state-mandated seismic retrofitting projects. • Compiled and analyzed demographic information to determine community healthcare needs. Developed long -term forecasts of inpatient and outpatient volumes that supported capital planning needs. • Prepared physician community need analyses and developed physician network development strategy, identif ying physician development priorities and areas of risk and opportunity.

PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young New York, NY and San Francisco, CA Senior Associate, Healthcare Management Consulting 1996-2000 • Served as transition advisor assisting senior management for one of the most significant, high -profile merger dissolutions in the healthcare industry. Advisement focused on enhancing business processes, internal controls, operational an d financial performance, and mitigating risks.
• Performed due diligence reviews in support of M&A engagements. Findings assisted internal clients to determine the feasibility of strategic relationships including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. • Created financial models and valuations to support strategic business plans for clients.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration, Major in Accounting - University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM Certified Public Accountant, State of New Mexico, License Number 4614, Active Status Disney College Program, Buena Vista, FL

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BOARDS
Strategic Leadership Program - Kaiser Permanente | Wharton University | September 2021 Advisory Council - California State University | Transformative Leadership Program

Staff Report
Date: February 27, 2024
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Prepared by: Guy Bjerke, Director of Economic Development and Base Reuse [email protected]
(925) 671-3076
Subject: Considering adoption of a Resolution accepting the Concord Tourism Improvement District's 2022-2023 Annual Report.

CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.

Report in Brief
The Concord Tourism Improvement District (CTID) was initially approved by the City in May 2013 and extended for a 10-year period as of November 28, 2017. Each year, the CTID is required to provide an annual report.

Please see the attached CTID 2022-2023 Annual Report (Attachment 1) and the CTID 2023-2024 Management Report (Attachment 2) provided by Beth Javens, the President & CEO of Visit Concord, outlining its work plan, past year’s budget, and accomplishments.

Recommended Action
Adopt a Resolution (Attachment 3) accepting the Concord Tourism Improvement District’s 2022-2023 Annual Report.

Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted and the nine participating CTID members were notified.

Attachments

1. Visit Concord’s 2022-2023 Annual Report

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.a
February 27, 2024

2. Visit Concord’s 2023-2024 Management Report

3. Resolution accepting the Concord Tourism Improvement District 2022-2023 Annual Report

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FROM THE CHAIR | KATRINA SCHUCHART | SIX FLAGS HURRICANE HARBOR

CONCORD
Welcome to Concord, California! It is my pleasure to serve at the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Visit Concord this upcoming year! For 10 years Visit Concord and our industry partners have been collaboratively working to transform this East Bay gem into a top tourism destination. With activities ranging from Retail Therapy to an all-day hiking adventure, Concord can provide what you need for a memorable stay.

The newly branded T oyota Pavilion at Concord provides a variety of shows throughout the year, and can double as a meeting space for your next event. T ake a peek at their lineup and select your next concert by navigating to their website.

Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord provides a family fun experience for all during the hot summer months. Having just over 12 attractions, there is something for everyone at this iconic Waterpark. With the longest Lazy River in Northern California, this is the number one stop on your next road trip of the Golden State.

Beautiful Mt. Diablo State Park offers a variety of hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the area and provide hikers with stunning vistas, diverse landscapes, and rewarding outdoor experiences. With trails of varying difficulty, Mt. Diablo provides hiking for a first timer to an experienced climber.

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Visit Concord can provide a vast array of information for Concord, California. Navigating through our website will give you many options on places to stay and things to do during your visit. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay in the know of the happenings in the area! In person assistance is also available by stopping by our Visitors Center located in the heart of the city at T odos Santos Plaza.

Whether your stay is for business or pleasure, the Visit Concord Board of Directors, Staff, and Industry Partners welcomes you to the heart of the bay! We hope you enjoy your stay!
Katrina Schuchart
Chair, Visit Concord & Waterpark Director
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Concord
FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO | ELAINE SCHROTH
I am thrilled to share with you the incredible progress and accomplishments that Visit Concord has achieved over the past year. Thanks to the unwavering support of our partners and allies, we have spearheaded the recovery of hospitality and tourism in our community. Our approach has been centered around collaboration, thoughtfulness, and the collective effort to build a stronger and more vibrant community together.

Marketing co-ops enabled us to pool resources and reach a wider audience.

Additionally, we have actively participated in over xx tradeshows and large industry

events, showcasing Concord as a welcoming, inclusive, and diverse destination. Our beautiful backdrop of the stunning Mt. Diablo, along with the abundance of open dining options, outdoor shopping experiences, and vibrant live music scene, have attracted journalists, influencers, and visitors. The result has been an overwhelming amount of positive articles, website impressions, and social media coverage, all highlighting Concord as a must-visit location.

Visit Concord has also been at the forefront of developing and nurturing our destination through various initiatives. We have implemented sensory training and accessibility programs, ensuring that our hotels and attractions are equipped to cater to all visitors.

Sustainability has been another focus area, as we strive to make Concord an environmentally conscious destination. Additionally, we have launched target-engaging campaigns to attract specific demographics and create memorable experiences for travelers.

Our advocacy efforts extend beyond our immediate community. We have been actively raising awareness about tourism at both regional and local levels, with the aim of restoring lost business travel and promoting responsible stewardship of our resources.

We continue to entice travelers from all over, showcasing the wonders of Concord and everything it has to offer.

The impact of travel is truly remarkable, and we are honored to be able to share Concord's story with you. We remain dedicated to our mission of showcasing Concord as the “Trailhead to Adventure”, and we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. T ogether, with the support of our partners and the community, we will continue to build a brighter future for Concord.

Warm regards,

Elaine Schroth
CEO and President
Economic Impact

FROM THE CITY OF CONCORD
Like cities across the nation, the tourism industry in Concord experienced great losses during the pandemic. In the face of these unprecedented challenges, Visit Concord leveraged its resources to bolster the community and foster new avenues for tourism.

In summer 2022, Visit Concord celebrated the unveiling of nine vibrant murals that have established Concord as a vibrant arts destination. The unveiling was just the first phase of the Creative Concord arts program, which will soon bring an additional murals and four sculptures to the downtown.

Visit Concord also launched the Sensory T ourism initiative to ensure Concord is a welcoming and comfortable destination for individuals with autism or other diagnosed sensory sensitivities. As a Certified Autism Center, Hurricane Harbor is just one location in a network of trained hotels, restaurants, and other venues that is putting Concord on the map for sensory tourism.

The City of Concord continues to invest in the local economy to ensure visitors can experience an abundance of entertainment and culinary options. In the past year, the City of Concord awarded $458,494 to the T odos Santos Business Association to

implement cleanliness and safety programs downtown, as well as supported 176 small businesses with $5,000 grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act.

The recently rebranded T oyota Pavilion at Concord continues to drive concert-goers to great shows at the 12,500-seat outdoor venue, featuring beautiful views of Mt. Diablo.

Likewise, music lovers flock to T odos Santos Plaza for Concord’s Thursday night Music & Market series, which runs June through September in concert with the Concord farmers’ market.

A resilient and adaptive organization, Visit Concord is emerging from the pandemic ready to welcome new visitors to our community.

Guy Bjerke
Director of Economic Development & Base Reuse

ASSESSED BUSINESSES
● 9 Properties
● 1,308 Guest Rooms
● 75,000 sq. ft. of Combined Flexible Meeting Space

CONCORD TRAVEL IMPACTS 2022/2023
During 2022...
● Travel spending in Concord increased 45.3% from $137.1 million in 2021 to $199.1 million in 2022.
● Direct travel-generated employment gained approximately 360 jobs, a 22% increase in travel-generated employment.
● Direct travel-generated earnings gained $13.7 million, a 22.8% increase. ● T ax receipts generated by travel spending are up 37.8% compared to 2021.

CONCORD TRAVEL IMPACTS 2022 2022 PRIOR YEAR COMPARISON
Hotel Sales Rooms Revenue $67.3M +9.6%
Hotel Room Nights 927,300 +26.2%
Travel Related Spending $199.1M +45.3%
T ourism Related Jobs 1,980 +22.8%
State & Local T ax Revenue $15.0M +37.8%
*Data Provided by Dean Runyan Associates

AVERAGE EXPENDITURES FOR OVERNIGHT VISITORS, 2022P
Day
(Person)
Trip
(Person)
Day
(Party)
Trip
(Party)
Party
Size
Length of Stay
(Nights)
Hotel, Motel $191 $456 $398 $949 2.1 2.4
Private Home $43 $125 $83 $241 1.9 2.9
Other
Overnight
$57 $130 $124 $280 2.2 2.3
All Overnight $72 $200 $141 $392 2.0 2.8
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY TRAVEL IMPACTS 2022

Contra Costa County Travel Impacts 2022 2022 Prior Year Comparison Total Direct Spending $1,682M +15.9%
Tourism-Support Jobs 15,700 +8.5%
State Tax Receipts $8.2M +44%
Local Tax Receipts $5.3M +26.9%
*Data Provided by Dean Runyan Associates
HOTEL KPI'S - STR REPORT 2021
STR Reporting (2022)
Jan-Dec 2022 Jan-Dec 2022% Change
Rooms 261,493 +2.5%
Revenue $30,330,602 +8.6%

TOT REVENUE
*TOT information provided by City of Concord

VISIT CONCORD BUDGET

Concord Update
FROM THE TREASURER | ANDREA HENNINGS | DOWN TO THE DETAILS At Visit Concord, we understand the importance of responsible financial management.

We are dedicated to ensuring that every dollar is utilized effectively and efficiently to support our mission of promoting Concord as a vibrant destination for visitors and locals.

Our success as an organization relies on strong relationships within our community. We value collaboration and open communication with local stakeholders, including residents, businesses, and civic organizations. Through active engagement, we have fostered partnerships that strengthen our collective efforts to promote Concord as a premier destination for travelers and groups.

Concord's arts, culture, and heritage are the heart and soul of our community. Visit Concord is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the unique aspects of our city. We actively promote local museums, historical landmarks, and cultural institutions, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in our rich history and vibrant traditions.

Visit Concord is proud to support and highlight our local talent. From live music performances to theater productions, art exhibits to culinary festivals, we are committed to showcasing the richness of our cultural offerings, making Concord an irresistible destination for culture enthusiasts of all kinds.

As we emerge from the challenges of the post-COVID environment, Visit Concord is excited to look towards a positive future. We are developing comprehensive plans to accelerate the recovery of our tourism industry while building a sustainable and resilient foundation. Our initiatives will include targeted marketing campaigns, enhanced visitor experiences, and partnerships with key industry stakeholders.

Join us in celebrating Concord's vibrant arts, culture, and heritage as we embrace a bright future filled with endless possibilities.

Andrea Hennings
Down to the Details

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Visit Concord continues to maintain a low operating budget to allocate reduced funding.

COLLABORATIVE MARKETING

WHY TOURISM MATTERS

Concord’s economic vitality depends on tourism dollars to create jobs and improve quality of life in our community. Over the past several years, millions in state and local tax revenue from tourism dollars have gone to help fund things like regional parks, economic development, arts and culture, education, roads, public safety, education, affordable housing, workforce development and other community programs.
2022 was a big year for recovery with all categories across the board showing increases from the previous year. Concord's Visitor Spending in 2022 exceeded 2019 levels by 8.2%.

For more information on Why Tourism Matters, click here *Tourism data provided by Dean Runyun and Associates, Concord, California Visitor Impacts Study 2022

SUSTAINABILITY & RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
The upcoming young adults in Gen Z are proving to have a major impact when it comes to the future of traveling, their voices and preferences are crucial to understanding how tourism can continue to flourish while being environmentally conscious.

Among 18-24 year olds (referred to as Gen Z), data is now showing that the propensity to travel in the next year is at its highest. While the desire to travel among Gen Z is growing substantially, climate change has become a top issue concerning Gen Z. For more information regarding the growing impact of Gen Z's preferences with traveling and sustainability click HERE.

Tips to Become Responsible Travelers:
• Choose and stay at certified sustainable accommodations • Walk or use clean transportation when possible

• Limit water & energy use
• Avoid single-use plastics
• Pack reusable bags & drinking bottles
• Spend locally
For more information and tips on sustainability when staying in Concord click HERE.

Marketing

FROM YOUR MARKETING TEAM
As we reflect upon the 2022-2023 fiscal year, we are thrilled to share with you the incredible impacts that marketing has had on our beloved city and the thriving travel industry. The Marketing T eam at Visit Concord, CA has been hard at work, and we couldn't be more proud of the results we have achieved together! Through innovative marketing strategies and targeted campaigns, we have successfully attracted a record number of visitors to our vibrant city. The power of storytelling, captivating visuals, and engaging social media content has drawn travelers from far and wide to experience the wonders of Concord. Our collaborative efforts have not only showcased the exceptional beauty and diverse attractions of our community but have also enticed visitors to stay and explore everything Concord has to offer.

Marketing plays a pivotal role in bolstering the local economy, and this year has been no exception. By showcasing our unique local businesses, highlighting our diverse culinary scene, and promoting our exceptional shopping experiences, we have successfully encouraged tourists and residents alike to support our local economy. The increased

footfall in our shops, restaurants, and hotels has created a ripple effect of economic growth, benefiting our community as a whole.

Concord boasts a rich cultural heritage that we have diligently showcased through our marketing initiatives. By highlighting our historical landmarks, museums, and cultural events, we have successfully celebrated the diverse heritage and traditions that make our city so special. This has not only attracted cultural enthusiasts but also promoted a deeper appreciation for our community's past, fostering a sense of belonging and identity.

We are immensely grateful for the support and collaboration we have received from each member of our Concord community. It is your passion, creativity, and love for our city that have made these remarkable impacts possible. As we move forward, we remain steadfast in our mission to continue showcasing the best of Concord and creating unforgettable experiences for visitors and residents alike.

VISION
T o be a premier destination recognized for its accessible outdoor adventures, local spirit and flavorful fare.

MISSION

T o promote Concord by increasing the awareness and enhancing the image of our city's distinct assets and amenities.

VISIT CONCORD ROLES
● Curator of Content
● T ourism Data Facilitator to Visitor Economy
● Brand Ambassador to Concord
● Creator of tourism demand for Concord
● Driver of business to hotel

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

KEY STRATEGIC PILLARS

VISIT CONCORD IN THE PUBLIC EYE
Visit Concord works with 50+ publications, plus travel writers, bloggers and influencers, throughout the year.

Learn more here.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
Increase Competitiveness
● Leverage assets and position the region as a multi-dimensional outdoor suburban destination that is surrounded by nature—buzzing with entertainment, community, and flavor.
● Build positioning on access to recreation and other outdoor amenities/events/experiences and a fun personality.
● Create accessible and inclusive environment with training and education for lodging partners and attractions.

Strengthen Community Relationships
● Continue and maintain relationships with key stakeholders amongst residents and local business owners.
● Develop brand ambassadors and online communities to promote the unique offerings Concord has - outdoor recreation, live entertainment & events, and diverse trails and tours.

Grow Demand for Leisure Travel
● Leverage a more significant share of existing business travel segments to become business and leisure visitors, extending trips to enjoy the area beyond the business aspects of their trip.

CAMPAIGNS
Concord Jazz Around Town

Concord Jazz Around Town Recap 2023
Concord Taco Trail
Concord Taco Trail Recap
Comfort Food Week

Concord Food Month Recap
Contra Costa County Beer Trail
Creative Concord

Creative Concord Recap
Accessible Concord
Sales
FROM THE DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING | SHELBI WALKER

At Visit Concord our sales team is dedicated to promoting Concord as a premier destination for meetings and events. Through targeted marketing campaigns, networking events, and collaborations with local businesses, we strive to attract corporate clients, associations, and organizations to host their gatherings in our vibrant city. Our team works closely with event planners, providing personalized assistance to ensure seamless coordination and unforgettable experiences for attendees. By showcasing Concord's unique venues, accommodations, and diverse culinary scene, we aim to position our city as a top choice for hosting meetings and events.

The sales efforts at Visit Concord have a profound impact on the local hospitality and tourism industry. Booking meetings and events not only brings in a steady stream of visitors but also generates significant economic benefits for the community. These events lead to increased hotel occupancy rates, restaurant patronage, and spending on local attractions and services. As a result, businesses in the hospitality sector experience growth, job creation, and enhanced visibility. Additionally, the economic impact extends beyond the immediate industry, benefiting various sectors such as transportation, retail, and entertainment. By attracting and hosting meetings and events, Visit Concord plays a crucial role in stimulating the local economy and fostering a vibrant tourism ecosystem.

Shelbi Walker
Director of Sale and Marketing

SALES PRIORITIES ACHIEVED
Meeting Planner Outreach:
● Updated Incentives to enhance booking motivation
● Sent Monthly Sales Emails
● Pre & Post Tradeshow Correspondence
● Distribution of 23 RFPs.

Public Relations:
● Advertising CalSAE & MPI
● LGBT MPA
● Small Market Meetings
2022/2023 TRADESHOWS
Name Date Location
SYTA August 28-30, 2022 Washington, DC
NorthSTAR - Destination California August 28-30, 2022 Monterey, CA Connect - Pacific NW September 19-20,
2022
Boise, CA
Visit California - San Francisco Media
Event
September 22, 2022 San Francisco, CA
Small Market Meetings Conference October 2-4, 2022 Wichita, KS

All Things Meetings October 27, 2022 Mountain View, CA
NorthSTAR Destination West November 1-3, 2022 Tucson, AZ Connect - West November 9-10, 2022 San Francisco, CA
CalSAE Seasonal Spectacular December 13-14,
2022
Sacramento, CA
All American Roadshow April 11, 2023 Virtual
CalSAE Elevate April 17-19, 2023 Sonoma County,
CA
MPINCC ACE May 14-15, 2023 Oakland, CA
2022 KPIS ACHIEVED
KPI 2022/2023
Goal
Actualized
6/30/2023
% of Goal
Achieved
Tradeshows Attended 15 14 93%
Conferences/Industry Event
Attended
8 9 ACHIEVED
Leads past to Hotels 1,015 1,395 ACHIEVED

RFPs sent to Visit Concord 20 23 ACHIEVED
Tradeshow Appointments 225 250 ACHIEVED
RFPs Awarded with Visit
Concord's Help
6 8 ACHIEVED

SALES ADVERTISING

SALES COLLATORAL

APPOINTMENT & TRADESHOW BOOTH
Leadership

VISIT CONCORD BOARD MEMBERS
2023-2024

2022 - 2023

2021 - 2022

VISIT CONCORD STAFF
2022-2023

VISIT CONCORD INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
2023

2022
2021
2020

2019
2018

INDUSTRY PARTNERS

SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Visitor Center
Conveniently located in the heart of Concord’s historic downtown in T odos Santos Plaza, the Concord Visitor Center is open and ready to welcome guests.

In collaboration with the Concord Arts Association, Concord Historical Society, East Bay Regional Parks and Mt. Diablo State Park, the Visitor Center offers visual displays, printed materials and merchandise throughout the facility.

VISITOR CENTER FEATURES:

Jazz Wall
The newest addition to the Visitor Center is our Jazz Wall. The wall represents the history of Jazz in Concord featuring old Jazz Festival Posters, images of part performers and a large Concord Jazz Festival decorative “C” created by Andre Vogel.

Visit Concord was also donated two containers full of old memorabilia including old Cook books, cassette tapes and photo albums that are available to view upon request.

Concord History
The Concord Historical Society provided the Center with a complete series of historic photographs that illustrate Concord’s growth and development over the years. The collection fills up an entire wall with a visual depiction of the city’s unique history from mid-1800s through modern times. Our collaboration with CHS has also led to the new audio version of their historical walking tour (available now,) plus a brand-new walking tour map.

Green Map
Visit Concord’s fun, larger-than-life wall art map of Concord hangs above our meeting space.

Concord Art Association Wall
The Concord Art Association works their magic to present a gallery wall of unique pieces created by local artists every quarter. The group also provides an assortment of exclusive postcards and other artist goods for purchase.

Merchandise
The Visitor Center offers a complete line of exclusive Concord merchandise including hats, shirts, towels, blankets, socks, keychains, bandanas and more. Popular themes include Beer Trail, T aco Trail and I (Heart) Concord, as well as items from the Concord Jazz Festival and Oktoberfest.

Advertising

Businesses can advertise on the Center’s interactive Hootboard, an electronic visual display board that showcases all there is to see and do in Concord. Along with advertising and seeing what there is to do in Concord, use the Hootboard's Selfie feature and have some fun!
Brochure & Magazine Wall
A variety of brochures and magazines for local and regional attractions are available on our “Brochure Wall” and display rack.

Visuals
Multiple TV monitors are featured throughout the Center for high-impact, visual displays -- three in front, one in back, plus the interactive Hootboard.

Garden
Just outside the large window wall in the center’s meeting area, is a tranquil, tree-shaded garden area that allows a bit of nature to infiltrate the office space. Home

Depot in Concord sponsored the recent transformation project by contributing a large, lush collection of plants and flowers, while BSM Landscape of Concord created the beautiful garden space.

Mural
Courtesy of our friends at the Concord Art Association, this tranquil garden area is now accompanied by a new garden wall mural. Self-taught artist, Arsenio Baca is the creator of the beautiful mural that now accompanies the garden area in the back of the Visitor Center. Baca also has two other murals up in Concord for display, one being at the middle school Baca himself attended and the other located on 1960 Concord Ave which was done during the Creative Concord event.

Concord Tourism Improvement District
2023-2024 Annual Management Plan Report
Submitted to the City of Concord pursuant to Streets and Highways Code section 36650, for the period from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024
Attachment 2

Contents
Boundaries 3
Improvements and Activities 4
Sales and Marketing 4
Administration and Operations 5
Collection Fee 5
Contingency/Renewal 5
Cost 5
2023-2024 Projections 5
2022-2023 Actuals 6
Assessment 6
Assessment 6
Delinquencies 7
Surplus and Other Funding 8
Surplus 8
Appendix – Assessed Businesses 9
January 2024
Prepared by
Visit
Concord
Concord Tourism Improvement District
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Boundaries
There are no proposed changes to the boundaries. The CTID will include all lodging businesses with more than thirty (30) rooms, existing and in the future, available for public occupancy within the boundaries of the City of Concord and that portion of the County of Contra Costa bound by the Concord City limits and Interstate 680 and Highway 4, as shown on the map below.

The boundary, as shown in the map below, currently includes 10 lodging businesses. A listing of lodging businesses within the renewed CTID can be found in the Appendix.

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Improvements and Activities
The improvements and activities to be provided for 2024 are consistent with the Management District Plan. The benchmark year for the lodging industry for occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room was set in 2019. Post-pandemic assessments continue to improve as the meetings and events industry shows signs of rebounding but the economy and group-business recovery continues to be challenged in addition to workforce staffing issues in the hospitality industry.

Ongoing Campaigns and Initiatives
∙ 2023 & 2024 - Creative Concord Arts & Culture campaign includes murals and events;
∙ 2023 & 2024 - Promote sensory accessible travel options in Concord hotels Sales and Marketing
∙ Online marketing efforts to increase awareness and optimize media presence; ∙ Building community partnerships to support local events, highlights activities and awareness of Concord to encourage travelers to stay in a Concord hotel; ∙ Digital and print ads in select publications targeting potential visitors; ∙ Enhance website with booking engine to increase awareness of Concord; ∙ Multi-media and radio ads targeted at potential visitors; ∙ Attendance at trade shows including Bay Area Travel Show, Elevate San Francisco, Destination California and others;
∙ Maximize marketing co-op relationships with regional Destination Marketing Organizations including Mt. Diablo Region ;
∙ Maximize relationships with Visit California, California Hotel and Lodging Association, San Francisco Travel and CalTravel;
∙ Sponsorship and promotion of events which attract overnight visitors; ∙ Sales blitzes;
∙ Familiarization tours with planners, bloggers, and travel writers; ∙ Development of promotional materials such as digital and print brochures, flyers and maps;
∙ Develop and maintain relationships to promote diversity and inclusion; ∙ Promote sensory accessible travel through industry partnerships; ∙ Attendance at professional industry conferences and affiliation events; ∙ Education of hospitality staff on service, safety and marketing strategies designed to create a visitor experience that will bring repeat visits; ∙ Public and media outreach, pitching the Concord area for tourism opportunities; ∙ Promotion of Visitor Center to attract visitors to Concord; ∙ Partnership with Dunn Family Chocolates to promote a long standing local business and increase traffic to the Visit Concord Center ∙ Create and promote event campaigns specific to the pillars of Concord Concord Tourism Improvement District
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Administration and Operations
The administrative and operations portion of the budget shall be utilized for administrative staffing costs, office costs, and other general administrative costs such as insurance, legal, and accounting fees.

Collection Fee
The City of Concord shall be paid a fee equal to one percent (1%) of the amount of assessment collected to cover its costs of collection and administration.

Contingency/Renewal
In order to ensure effective provision of services, a contingency will be established to account for uncollected assessments or unanticipated program costs. If there are contingency funds collected, they may be held in a reserve fund or utilized for other program, administration or renewal costs at the discretion of Visit Concord. Policies relating to contributions to the reserve fund, the target amount of the reserve fund, and expenditure of the reserve fund shall be set by Visit Concord. The reserve fund may be spent on programs described in this Plan in any proportion deemed appropriate by Visit Concord.

Cost
2023-2024 Projections
The cost of providing improvements and activities for 2023-2024 is consistent with the Management District Plan. The benchmark year for the lodging industry for occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room was set in 2019.

The anticipated total budget for 2023-2024 is $ 750,000 in anticipated collections and $ 295,616 in net assets, for a total budget of $ 1,057,616. The categorical breakdown is below. All budget category allocations are within the authorized fifteen percent (15%) adjustment of the total budget from the prior year. The City fee shown in the table below is calculated only on collections and does not include the carryover amount.

Category % FY 23/24
Budgeted
$
%
Change
FY 22/23
Fund Balance
Total
Sales & Marketing 80.00% $609,600 - $295,616 $895,216
Administration 15.00% $114,300 - - $114,300
Contingency / Renewal 4.00% $30,480 - - $30,480
City Fee 1.00% $7,620 - - $7,620
T otals 100.00% $762,000 n/a $295,616 $1,057,616
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2022-2023 Actuals
The projected 2022-2023 budget was $1,039,840, which was $ 775,000 in anticipated collections and net assets of $ 264,840 in carry over funds. Actual collections totaled $ 822,350.

Budgeted and actual expenses were as shown below.

Category 2023 Budgeted 2023 Actual
% $ % $ Spent $ Carry Over
Sales & Marketing 80% $831,872 84% $1,009,102 $295,616
Administration 15% $155,976 13% $152,401 -
Contingency /
Renewal
4% $31,195 2% $32,535 -
City Fee
1% $10,398 1% $8,124 -
T otals 100.0% $1,039,840 100.0% $1,202,162 $295,616
Assessment
There is no change in the method and basis of levying the assessment.

Assessment
The annual assessment rate is three percent (3%) of gross short-term room rental revenue on lodging businesses. Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on:

1. Stays for a period of 30 consecutive calendar days or more, counting portions of calendar days as full days; or

2. Stays by any federal or state officer or employee when on official business and when the stay is paid for directly by the United States government or the state. This does not include stays which are paid by the transient and later reimbursed by the entity; or

3. Stays by any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt from transient occupancy taxes by reason of express provisions of federal law or international treaty; or

4. Stays pursuant to written contracts executed prior to June 1, 2013. A reservation is not considered a written contract.

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The term “gross short term room rental revenue” as used herein means: the consideration charged, whether or not received, for the occupancy of space in a lodging business valued in money, whether to be received in money, goods, labor, or otherwise, including all receipts, cash, credits, and property and services of any kind or nature, without any deduction therefrom whatsoever.

Gross short term room rental revenue shall not include any federal, state or local taxes collected, including but not limited to transient occupancy taxes. The assessment shall not be considered revenue for any purposes, including calculation of transient occupancy taxes.

The assessment is levied upon and a direct obligation of the assessed lodging business. However, the assessed lodging business may, at its discretion, pass the assessment on to customers. The amount of assessment, if passed on to each customer, shall be disclosed in advance and separately stated from the amount of rent charged and any other applicable taxes, and each customer shall receive a receipt for payment from the business. The assessment shall be disclosed as the “Concord TID.” The assessment is imposed solely upon, and is the sole obligation of the assessed lodging business even if it is passed on to customers.

Bonds shall not be issued.

Delinquencies
Original Delinquency
Any business which fails to remit any assessment due within the time required shall pay a penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment in addition to the assessment.

Continued Delinquency
Any business which fails to remit any delinquent assessment on or before a period of thirty (30) days following the date on which the assessment first became delinquent shall pay a second delinquency penalty of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment, in addition to the amount of the assessment and the ten percent (10%) penalty first imposed.

Fraud
If the City determines that the nonpayment of any assessment is due to fraud, a penalty of twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the assessment shall be added thereto, in addition to the penalties stated above.

Interest
In addition to the penalties imposed, any business which fails to remit any assessment due shall pay interest at the rate of one percent (1%) per month, or fraction thereof, on the amount of the assessment, exclusive of penalties, from the date on which the assessment first became delinquent, until paid.

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Penalties Merged with Assessment
Every penalty imposed and such interest as accrues shall become a part of the assessment required to be paid.

Surplus and Other Funding
Surplus
The amount of surplus to be carried over from previous years is $295,616, of which $295,616 is attributed to sales and marketing programs.

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Appendix – Assessed Businesses
Business Name Address City, State, ZIP
Best Western Plus Heritage Inn 4600 Clayton Rd. Concord, CA 94521 Clarion Hotel 1050 Burnett Ave. Concord, CA 94520
Concord Plaza Hotel 45 John Glenn Dr. Concord, CA 94520 Days Inn Concord 5370 Clayton Rd. Concord, CA 94521
Hampton Inn 1791 Pine Street Concord, CA 94520
Hilton Concord 1970 Diamond Blvd. Concord, CA 94520
Motel 6 Concord 3606 Clayton Rd. Concord, CA 94521
Premier Inns/E-Z 8 1581 Concord Ave. Concord, CA 94520
Studio 6 Concord (Extended Stay) 1370 Monument Blvd. Concord, CA 94520 Travelodge 3555 Clayton Rd. Concord, CA 94519
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Res No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Accepting the Concord Tourism
Improvement District’s 2022-2023 Annual Report
Resolution No. 24-XX
/
WHEREAS, the City of Concord has the authority to establish a Tourism Improvement District under the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Streets and Highways Code §36600 et. seq.) of the California Streets and Highways Code (“Act”); and WHEREAS, the City Council has established a Tourism Improvement District for the City of Concord and a portion of the Contra Costa County (“CTID”), pursuant to the Act, by and through the adoption of Resolution No. 13-48 on May 28, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the CTID was formed to administer marketing programs to promote the City of Concord as a tourism destination and to fund sales and marketing programs that benefit hotels within the boundaries of the CTID; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the CTID will increase the occupancy of lodging businesses with more than 30 rooms in the district boundaries that would not occur without the CTID; and WHEREAS, each district established pursuant to the Act requires an annual approval of an annual report from CTID, and adoption of a resolution confirming the acceptance of the annual report for each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council renewed the CTID for a 10 year period through the adoption of Resolution 17-77 on November 28, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the City Council expressed its intention to accept such report.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. CEQA. Passage of this resolution and the actions herein are not a project/exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.

Section 2. The annual report titled “Concord Tourism Improvement District, 2022-2023 Attachment 3

Res No. 24-XX 2
Annual Report” for the CTID is hereby accepted and confirmed by the City Council, and a copy is on file in the City Clerk’s office at City Hall, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA. Said report contains a description of the proposed improvements and activities, the boundaries and benefit zones, and the basis of assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.

Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney

VISIT CONCORD
UPDATE
Beth Javens, Executive Director
City of Concord
City Council Meeting
February 27, 2024 Page 55 of 70
● Branding and Marketing Pillars
● Sales and Business Development
Efforts (Director of Sales)
● Industry Forecast
● Travel Demand
● Occupancy
● Renovations - 5
(Clarion, Days Inn, Concord Plaza, Travelodge, Centre Concord) 2 Visit Concord Overview & Travel &
Lodging Industry News

2023-2024 KPI Goals
● 4000 Visitors
● 14 Events
● 45% average email open rate
● $12,000 in Merchandise Sales
● 14 Tradeshows Attended
3

2023-2024 To Date
● 3,174 Visitors - 79%
● 17 Events - 121%
● 69% average email open rate -
24% increase
● $19,000+ in Merchandise and
Dunn Family Sales
● 7 Tradeshows - 47%
4

E-Newsletter Results Examples
February
Open Rate 69%
Click Rate 4%
5 December
Open Rate 71%
Click Rate 6%
January
Open Rate 69%
Click Rate 6%

2023-2024

YEAR TO

DATE REVIEW

7 Accessible Concord/Sensory Grant
● Sensory Kits - 50
● Hotels Trained - 9
● Businesses Trained - 36
● Website Visits - 2189
● Stays - 27
● Families and Adults
Impacted - 151

8 ● Sip Wine and Savor Chocolate Event (50)
● Sip n Stroll (250)
● Celebration in the Park (booth, kids, Do
The Bay Promotion)
● Pop-up Gallery (2 meetings)
● Pending Press Coverage
● Pending Collaboration with Artists on
Merchandise
Creative Concord Updates

9 Getting Creative

● Pop-up Art Lounge - 400
● Holiday Sip N’ Stroll - 262
● Sip Wine & Savor
Chocolate - 60
● Taco Challenge
10 Amazing Events

11 A Great Year

12 IFWTWA Travel Writer Fam Tour

Booking Engine is Live
13

● Sensory - Mercury News
● Hike Naval Station - Patch
● American Graffiti - Visit California
● See Santa - Contra Costa News
● Condors - San Francisco Chronicle
● Mount Diablo - Diablo Magazine
14 Press Coverage

● Salsa Stroll
● Restaurant Bingo
● Beer Trail / Beer Fest
● Tourism Luncheon
● Concord Arts
Association
● Port Chicago Tour
15 COMING UP

Thank You
Beth Javens
[email protected]
VisitConcordCA.com

Staff Report
Date: February 27, 2024
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Karan Reid, Director of Finance
Prepared by: Donna Lee, Budget and Treasury Officer
[email protected]
(925) 671-3261
Subject: Considering the following:

1. Adoption of a Resolution amending the Fiscal Years 2023- 24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budgets.

2. Adoption of a Resolution adopting the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule effective January 8, 2024, in accordance with the requirements of California Public Employees
Retirement System (CalPERS) for a publicly available pay schedule.

3. Adoption of a Resolution updating the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule by amending Exhibit A to
Resolution No. 78-6042 establishing fees and charges for various municipal services in the City of Concord by
updating Rent Registry Fees.

4. Adoption of a Resolution amending Resolution No. 23-59 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community
Benefit Funds to partially fund one school resource officer.

5. Adoption of a Resolution authorizing the use of Opioid Settlement funds to contribute toward the cost of one
School Resource Officer.

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City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 5.a
February 27, 2024
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c), 15061(b), 15262, 15273, 15306, and/or 15378.

Report in Brief
The Fiscal Years (FY) 2023-24 and 2024-25 Biennial Budget was approved by Council on June 13, 2023. The proposed Council actions in this report continue to build on the City’s fiscal stability and will allow the City to maintain its reserve levels over the next four years. Additionally, the expenditures allow the City to invest in its public facing rental facilities and transportation management needs, increase the effectiveness of the Public Works’ run Sheriff Work Alternative Program (SWAP), address a safety need at the pool, and re-establish a School Resource Officer program in Concord.

This report presents the following Budget changes:
 Acknowledges receipt of $6.0 million in one-time General Fund budget residual from closing out Fiscal Year 2022-23 and allocates $5.1 million of funding to the City’s fiscal reserves, $683,000 to fund the City’s PARS program, and a $220,000 transfer to the Fleet Maintenance Fund to purchase three vehicles.  Acknowledges receipt of $2.6 million in one-time budget residual from Measure V and allocates $1.7 million to the CIP budget for the Transportation Center Offices and $900,000 to the City’s Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) replacement fund.
 Appropriates $50,000 in FY 2023-24 from the Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund balance for the purchase of a mobile narcotic identifier.  Transfers $590,000 in FY 2023-24 from the Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FFE) holding account to the Recreation FFE account to purchase tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment for city facilities.
 Increases Rent Registry Fee revenue in the General Fund to $690,000 in FY 2024-25 and adds $331,000 for 2.5 staff members (2 full-time employees and one half-time employee) and $225,000 for professional services to the Rent Registry Program costs.
 Adds 1.0 full-time Police Officer in FY 2024-25 in the amount of $228,000 to be funded through the Cannabis Community Benefit Fund and the Opioid Settlement Fund. This new position and an existing position will be assigned as school resource officers.

The body of this report covers the following topics:
 An update on progress made on the Council’s Tier 1 priorities;  Information on how Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 ended;

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 Information on where the City stands financially compared to the adopted budget for FY 2023-24 mid-way through the fiscal year, and recommendations for budget adjustments for FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25;
 FY 2024-25 Update to Master Fee Schedule for New Rent Registry Fees;  American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update; and
 Presentation of the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule, in accordance with CalPERS requirements.

Recommended Action

1. Adopt a Resolution amending the FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budgets (Attachment 1).

2. Adopt a Resolution adopting the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule Effective January 8, 2024 (Attachment 2).

3. Adopt a Resolution updating the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule by amending Exhibit A to Resolution No. 78-6042 establishing fees and charges for various municipal services in the City of Concord by updating Rent Registry (Attachment 3).

4. Adopt a Resolution amending Resolution No. 23-59 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit funds to partially fund one School Resource Officer (Attachment 4).

5. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the use of Opioid Settlement funds to contribute toward the cost of one School Resource Officer (Attachment 5).

Background
On June 13, 2023, the City Council adopted the City’s biennial operating budget covering Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25. Biennial budgeting refers to the practice of developing a budget every two years. Under biennial budgeting, the public and City Council receive annual mid-fiscal year updates in February/March as well as a mid- cycle review approximately 12 months after the initial adoption of the biennial budget.

This report, the mid-fiscal year update for FY 2023-24, provides a status update for year one of the biennial budget and compares the finances reflected in the General Fund for the first half of the current fiscal year with the adopted budget. In addition, this report provides an overview of the prior fiscal year’s (FY 2022-23) financial performance.

There are numerous Council-adopted policies and ordinances that guide the preparation of the City’s budget. Of critical importance is the City’s Fiscal Sustainability Ordinance (Chapter 3.20 of the Concord Municipal Code). This ordinance ensures the City continues to employ sound fiscal strategies. It specifies that one-time1 revenues are 1 One-time means funds and/or revenues that the City receives on a non-recurring basis (usually only received in one annual budget) and/or that are unexpected, unanticipated and not included in the baseline revenue projections in

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used for non-recurring, rather than ongoing, expenditures and further defines the uses for which the City shall employ such funds. The City Council retains the authority over how to allocate these funds from the categories below:
 Infrastructure maintenance backlog
 Special or one-time, non-recurring expenditure needs of the City  Strengthening the City’s General Fund Reserves
 Annual recommended contributions to long-term liabilities  Unfunded post-employment benefits
All recommendations in this report are consistent with the City’s Fiscal Sustainability Ordinance.

The Council has been very successful in creating fiscal stability for the City; an effort that has been a focus of Council since the Great Recession in 2008 significantly impacted City revenues and expenditures. The budget adjustments in this report continue the Council’s efforts to assure long-term fiscal stability in a manner that preserves essential services and invests in community priorities.

Discussion
The report is divided as follows for ease of reading:

Part I: Update on Accomplishments Related to Council’s Priorities for FY 2023-24 Part II: Mid-Year Budget Discussion
A. Prior Year (FY 2022-23) General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review B. Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Mid-Year General Fund and Measure V Revenue Review, Master Fee Schedule Update, and Recommended Adjustments
C. Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Mid-Year General Fund Expenditure Review and Recommended Adjustments
D. General Fund Reserves
E. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Proposed Adjustments to Measure V Funds F. Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Proposed Adjustments to Other Funds G. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update
Part III: City of Concord’s Salary Schedule
the budget or amended budget. For example, these may include, but are not limited to, unbudgeted unanticipated proceeds from the sale of surplus land, unanticipated unbudgeted one-time sales tax allocations associated with capital improvements from local businesses that were not included in the budget, or the receipt of funds for unbudgeted, unanticipated retroactive (prior-year payments) taxes or fees, etc.

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Part I: Update on Accomplishments Related to Council’s Priorities At Council’s annual priority setting workshop for FY 2023-24, which was held on March 11, 2023, Council reaffirmed the organization’s focus on (in no stated priority order):
fiscal stability, economic development, quality of life, public safety, roadway/infrastructure maintenance, customer service, and employee success and organizational efficiency.

Further, the Council established four Tier 1 priorities2 for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Work on all Tier 1 priorities for this fiscal year are in process or implemented.

Tier 1
 Development of the former Concord Naval Weapons Station - Council, acting as the Local Reuse Authority, selected Brookfield as the new Master Developer on August 26, 2023, and entered into an Exclusive Agreement to Negotiate with Brookfield on September 19, 2023. In March of 2024, Council will review a Term Sheet with Brookfield outlining the next steps to securing entitlements (Specific Plan, EIR) and the Economic Development Conveyance agreement with the U.S.

Navy.
 Implementation of the Housing Element Update – On October 23, 2023, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) issued a letter finding the City’s 2023-2031 Housing Element Update (“HEU”) to be in substantial compliance with state housing element law, a step also known as “certification.” The City Council adopted the certified HEU on August 22, 2023, following a two-year community engagement process, two comment letters from HCD, and numerous revisions. Part of the City’s 2030 General Plan, the HEU provides goals, policies, and programs to address the housing needs of all segments of the City’s population. Major new programs in the HEU include a rent stabilization and just cause for eviction ordinance, rezoning of at least 20 acres in moderate- and high-resource areas of Concord to create greater opportunities for multi-family affordable housing, and allowing multi-family housing projects “by right” (without a public hearing or appeal process) in all commercial and mixed- use zoning districts, provided that all objective design and development standards are met.

The 2023-2031 Housing Element Update also contains programs for expanding the ministerial review of housing projects and solely relying on objective standards, beyond the requirements of the various state laws (Senate Bill (SB) 35, SB 330, SB 9, Assembly Bill (AB) 2011 and SB6 projects). On September 12, 2 Tier 1 priorities are to be the focus of the organization for the year, beyond day-to-day regular services and priorities.

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2023, after an approximately 18-month process, the City Council adopted an ordinance amending the City’s Development Code by adding Objective Design Standards. The new chapter provides objective design standards, along with an illustrative companion document to ensure quality, economically feasible, and sustainable design when state law or local regulations require a ministerial review and approval process. In addition, staff has provided an updated webpage dedicated to the City’s Design Standards and Design Guidelines which contain links to the new regulations as well as the illustrative companion document, the updated application and checklist materials, process diagram, FAQs, and allowed materials and street tree listings.
 Completion and Implementation of the Homeless Strategic Plan – Council accepted the completed Homeless Strategic Plan on February 6, 2024. The Plan was developed by an 11-member working group with the participation of dozens of community members and stakeholders. In line with Council’s direction to have robust community input, development of the plan involved 32 public meetings, numerous focus group sessions and interviews, and 3 surveys. The Plan identified 6 strategies for addressing homelessness within our community.

As an initial implementation step for the Homeless Strategic Plan, staff, with Council authorization, applied for $4.7 million of Encampment Resolution Funds to implement the Mobile Resources Center and Interim Motel Housing strategies identified in the Plan.
 Implementation of ARPA Funded Projects – Council authorized investment of the entire $27 million of ARPA funds received by the City. Allocations were divided into a number of programs, including: replacement of lost City revenue, costs of testing for Covid, program administration costs, investment into a variety of City capital projects and special events, support for programs related to the unsheltered, support to small business, and investment into community non-profit organizations. See attachment 8 to this staff report for a complete list.

In addition to the previous Tier 1 priorities, Attachment 6 to this report summarizes accomplishments and progress made to-date on many other noteworthy projects and programs.

Part II: Mid-Year Budget Discussion
The mid-year budget discussion begins with a brief overview of the actual General Fund performance for the prior fiscal year (FY 2022-23). At the January 9, 2024, City Council meeting, Council was presented with the independent auditor’s report for FY 2022-23 also referred to as the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ACFR states the City’s financial statements fairly present both the financial position of the City and the financial activity for the year ended June 30, 2023. This opinion is considered “clean” or “unmodified,” which means the financial records reflect appropriately the financial activity of FY 2022-23.

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A. Prior Year (FY 2022-23) General Fund Revenues and Expenditures Review Total FY 2022-23 General Fund revenues came to $139.3 million. This included $111.3 million in regular (non-Measure V) revenue, $12.4 million in Measure V revenue allocated to the operating budget, and $15.6 million in FY 2021-22 budget residual.

Total General Fund expenditures used for operations came to $133.3 million, resulting in an end of year budget residual of $6.0 million. Of the $6.0 million residual, staff recommends retaining $3.0 million in reserves to maintain a 30% reserve requirement for increased expenditures and assigning $2.1 million to the fiscal stability fund.

Recommendations for investment of the remaining $0.9 million of one-time funding are made later in this report.

The following table provides a summary of the FY 2022-23 budget residual.

Table 1: Summary of Prior Year (FY 2022-23) General Fund Operating Results Regular Resources (non-Measure V) 111.3
Measure V Allocated to Operations 12.4
Prior Year (FY21-22) Budget Residual 15.6
Total Resources 139.3
Operating Expenditures 121.3
PO Rollovers 1.5
Council Approved Assigned for Fiscal Stability (FY21-22) 10.5 Total Appropriations 133.3
FY 2022-23 Budget Residual 6.0
General Fund
(in millions of dollars($))
Resources
Appropriations
Measure V
Total FY 2022-23 Measure V revenues came in stronger than anticipated resulting in revenues exceeding expenditures by $2.6 million. Recommendations for investment of this one-time funding are made later in this report.

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Table 2: Summary of Prior Year (FY 2022-23) Measure V Operating Results Regular Resources 34.4
Prior Year (FY 21-22) Budget Residual 4.1
Total Resources 38.5
Support for General Fund Operations 11.2
Council Directed Priorities: Economic Development, Public Safety, CORE, Code Enforcement, Maintenance Response Team,
Infrastructure Maintenance 1.3
Infrastructure Investment: Transportation Grants, Residential Paving, Building and Parks Maintenance 22.4
Assigned For Transportation Services 1.0
Total Appropriations 35.9
FY 2022-23 Budget Residual 2.6
Appropriations
Measure V
(in millions of dollars ($))
Resources
B. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year General Fund Revenue Review As of December 31, 2023, the City received 37% of its budgeted revenues for FY 2023-

24. Due to the normal timing of when cities receive General Fund revenues (namely property and sales tax payments), the receipt of anywhere between 32-39% of revenues at the mid-year mark is typical.

The following chart demonstrates the revenue collection trend in the General Fund during the first and second quarters of the fiscal year.

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Chart 1: General Fund Revenue Collection: Current Fiscal Year Compared to the 5-Year Average
General Fund and Measure V Revenue Summary
The following table provides a summary of General Fund and Measure V revenue for the FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budgets and the proposed amendments.

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Table 3: General Fund and Measure V Revenue Summary – FYs 2023-24 and 2024- 25 Regular Revenues
FY 2023-24
Budget
FY 2024-25
Budget
FY 2024-25
Projected
Proposed
Adjustment Ref
Property Tax 33,865,000 34,865,000 34,865,000 Sales Tax 40,946,000 42,317,000 42,317,000 Franchise Fees 8,564,400 8,534,400 8,534,400 Transient Occupancy Tax 2,507,800 2,507,800 2,507,800 Business License Fees 3,789,300 3,890,300 3,890,300 Charges for Services, Licenses, and Permits 10,367,101 10,593,801 11,283,801 690,000 (1) Other Revenues 25,284,972 26,224,694 26,224,694 Total General Fund Revenues 125,324,573 128,932,995 129,622,995 690,000 Measure V Revenues
FY 2023-24
Budget
FY 2024-25
Budget
FY 2024-25
Projected
Proposed
Adjustment Ref
Measure V Sales Tax Revenue 32,200,000 33,000,000 33,000,000 Total Measure V Revenues 32,200,000 33,000,000 33,000,000 - FY 2023-24
No adjustments to general fund budgeted revenues are recommended at this time.

Overall budget revenues are projected to be met. Some revenue sources are coming in less than projected while others are coming in higher than projected, and staff anticipates they will balance out overall. Specifically, Franchise Fees and Interest Income are coming in higher than projected, and they will offset a projected decline of revenue of approximately $1.0 million for Sales Tax. Property Tax revenues are projected to come in on budget. The recent sale of one commercial building in Concord for less than the assessor’s enrolled value will not have a material effect on the City’s Property Tax revenues (less than $20,000). This sale appears to be isolated, as no other recent commercial building sales were below the assessor’s enrolled value. In addition, the City’s property tax revenue estimates are conservative and do not include any estimated new construction values, so there is a cushion to offset any additional sales below current enrolled values.

FY 2024-25 Update to Master Fee Schedule for Rent Registry Fees (1) Charges for Services, Licenses and Permits: FY 2024-25 $690,000 (ongoing) At its meeting held on January 12, 2023, City Council committed to the adoption of residential Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction as a program within the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. Since this time, seven City Council meetings were held to receive public input and deliberate on this matter. On February 13, 2024, the Council introduced the City’s Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance, and the City Council will consider adoption of the ordinance on March 5, 2024. This program will require an expansion of the City’s Rent Registry Program.

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Concord has approximately 18,100 residential rental units subject to the Rent Registry: 9,200 of which will be considered fully-covered units that are subject to both the rent stabilization and the just cause for eviction provisions, and 8,900 of which are partially-covered units subject to just cause for eviction provisions only.

Implementation of this new program is intended by Council to be 100% costs recoverable, which requires increasing the City’s current Rent Registry fees.

The FY 2024-25 Program Costs (discussed in detail below in Section C) translate into the following Rent Registry Fee ranges to accomplish full cost recovery:
 Partially covered unit:
o FY 2024-25: $29 per unit
 Fully covered unit:
o FY 2024-25: $47 per unit
For more information, please see Attachment 7.

C. Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Mid-Year General Fund Expenditures Review and Recommended Adjustments
As of December 31, 2023, the City spent 46% of the FY 2023-24 General Fund budget and, overall, the fund is on track to meet the adjusted budget.

The following chart demonstrates the expenditure trend in the General Fund during the first and second quarters of the fiscal year.

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Chart 2: General Fund Expenditure Trend: Current Fiscal Year Compared to the 5-Year Average
General Fund Expenditure Recommended Adjustments
The FY 2023-24 proposed expenditures total $130.9 million. Of the total FY 2022-23 one-time budget residual of $6.0 million, $5.1 million is recommended to remain in reserves and $0.9 million is for proposed expenditure increases, as detailed below.

The FY 2024-25 proposed expenditures total $134.2 million. Of this total, $0.6 million are proposed expenditure increases, detailed below, that have an offsetting revenue increase for the Rent Registry Program.

The following table provides a summary of General Fund expenditures for the FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budgets and the proposed amendments.

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Table 4: General Fund Appropriation Summary – FYs 2023-24 and 2024-25 (The number referenced in parenthesis at the end of each line refers to the discussion paragraph of the same number following this table.)
Department Expenditures
FY 2023-24
Budget
FY 2023-24
Projected
Proposed
Adjustment Ref
FY 2024-25
Budget
FY 2024-25
Projected
Proposed
Adjustment Ref
City Attorney 2,258,857 2,258,857 2,275,474 2,275,474 City Manager / City Council 4,392,544 4,392,544 4,593,390 4,593,390 Community Development 11,698,337 11,698,337 11,852,441 12,418,441 566,000 (4) EDBR 1,269,634 1,269,634 1,250,482 1,250,482 Finance 5,219,892 5,219,892 5,367,330 5,367,330 Non-Departmental 6,946,718 7,629,718 683,000 (3) 6,500,196 6,500,196 Human Resources 2,885,416 2,885,416 3,006,522 3,006,522 Recreation 7,393,206 7,393,206 7,524,071 7,524,071 Police 73,061,177 73,226,177 165,000 (1) 76,458,812 76,458,812 Public Works 14,851,827 14,906,827 55,000 (2) 14,818,769 14,818,769 Total General Fund Expenditures 129,977,609 130,880,609 903,000 133,647,487 134,213,487 566,000 The expenditure adjustments are described below.

FY 2023-24 General Fund Appropriations Using FY 2022-23 Budget Residual (1) Transfer to Fleet for Two Police Hybrid Trucks $165,000 (one-time) The Police Department and Fleet request one time funding for the purchase and upfit of two hybrid F150s in the amount of $165,000 for two School Resource Officers (more detail provided in Section E Other Fund Amendments). Ongoing replacement, operation, and maintenance costs of $16,000 will be absorbed in the current budget and included in future budgets. The vehicles would be marked but have a “soft,” not patrol car appearance. There are no other vehicles in the existing fleet that can be repurposed or dedicated to this program. The upfit costs would include emergency siren/lights/controller, radio control head/microphone, interior security storage boxes, and Mobile Data Computer mount. Two School Resource Officers will be onsite at schools but will not have offices or computer access while on campus. These vehicles will serve as the officers’ offices and allow the officers to respond to priority public safety issues and support Community Impact Unit quality of life efforts, citywide. (2) Transfer to Fleet for One Public Works SWAP Van $55,000 (one-time) Public Works is requesting the purchase of one additional van to add to fleet to better support the Sheriff Work Alternative Program (SWAP). Staff assess hybrid and electric vehicle options with each vehicle purchase. There is no hybrid or electric option that meets the passenger requirements and towing capability needs of the SWAP program. This additional van will allow for the SWAP crew to be split into two crews in order to increase efficiency, complete additional tasks, allow for better staff oversight, and improve the safe working conditions of its participants. Overall, it will continue to improve quality of life for residents and allow full-time staff to focus their efforts on more advanced services that closer align with their job descriptions and classifications. Ongoing replacement,

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operation, and maintenance costs of $7,000 will be absorbed in the current budget and included in future budgets.

The following recommendation is based on Council’s goal of long-term fiscal stability through the reduction of unfunded liabilities:
(3) Transfer to PARS Early Retirement Program: $683,000 (one-time) The PARS Early Retirement Program requires additional funding. Staff is recommending making a one‐time contribution to the plan of approximately $683,000, which would bring the plan back to a fully funded status.

Background of the Retirement Incentive Program: In FY 2008‐09, the City identified a $14.0 million budget deficit resulting from the effects of the Great Recession. The Council directed the City Manager to pursue a voluntary early retirement incentive program to help reduce the City’s workforce to generate budgetary savings that would address the City’s structural budget shortfall. The Early Retirement Incentive Program implemented through PARS provided eligible City employees with a supplemental pension plan that offered a lifetime benefit equivalent to 7% of the employees’ base pay (the equivalent of two additional years in PERS for a classic employee), which was to be paid in addition to their CalPERS retirement allowance. All employees who retired from the City through this program retired on or before August 31, 2009. In total, 65 employees participated in the incentive offer.

From that pool of employees, the City identified 37 retiring positions (34 miscellaneous and 3 safety employees) that would not be replaced. Based on projections provided by PARS, the incentive was estimated to save the City approximately $10.3 million over a five‐year period (2009‐2014). In calculating the potential savings, PARS looked at the total compensation cost differential created where 65 employees retired with 37 of those positions not being replaced. Prior to paying for the incentive, the total compensation differential was estimated to be approximately $15.5 million over that five-year period based on the provided non-replacement assumption. However, upon factoring in the $5.207 million cost to fund the incentive, the net $10.3 million savings figure was derived. The savings projections included the initial contributions made to the plan to fund the incentive payments. Beyond that five‐year period, additional savings were not calculated but as the City has continued with fewer employees since this downsizing, the program continues to save the City money.

Funding the PARS Early Retirement Incentive Program: The PARS Early Retirement Incentive Program was structured as a defined benefit plan, which required the City to guarantee all promised benefit payments offered by the incentive. Upon implementation of the plan, the City was provided with an option to self‐fund or annuitize the benefit payments through an insurance company.

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The City decided to self‐fund all benefit payments, which required the City to assume all investment and mortality risk. The City also chose a conservative investment strategy for those plan assets which utilized exclusively fixed income investments. Ultimately, the amount self‐funded by the City was not suffcient to provide all the promised benefit of the plan, hence the requirement for additional funding from the City.

Remaining Benefit Obligations: Of the original group of 65 enrolled participants, 17 participants are still receiving benefit payments as of February 1, 2024. Among those employees:
 Six of those participants have benefit payments that end on Sept. 1, 2024  11 of those participants have benefit payments that are paid over their lifetime
The City’s ultimate benefit obligations will end upon mortality of those remaining 11 plan participants and designated beneficiary (if joint‐and‐survivor option was selected).

Funding Options: PARS has identified three possible options for the City to fund the program. They are:

1. Pay‐as‐you‐go – The City pays the benefits that are owed in a given year on an annual basis. This annual payment would continue through the mortality of the remaining individuals. Over the long term, this would require the greatest amount of contributions by the City since there would be minimal investment earnings potential. Required annual contributions are estimated to be $74,000 in FY 24‐25 and $59,000 in FY 25‐26 and beyond. Annual payments would decline over the years in the event of a mortality incidence.

2. Annuity Purchase option – The City can once again consider an annuity purchase that could transfer mortality and investment risk to the insurance company upon payment of the annuity premium. However, this will likely be a more expensive alternative in the current interest rate environment.

3. Pre‐funding (Staff Recommended) – The City could also make a one‐time contribution to the plan of approximately $683,000. This would bring the plan back to a fully funded status. Due to the potential for investment earnings, the City would see savings compared to the Pay‐as‐you‐Go Option above. In addition, the City could also consider changing investment strategies to include equity exposure in the investments, which could potentially generate a higher rate of return compared to the current fixed income investment strategy. Staff will review investment options with PARS and, if changes are recommended, will

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bring recommendations back to Council at the Mid-Cycle Budget update in June. PARS would continue to monitor the plan’s funded status and update the City on the potential for required additional contributions in the future. If any plan assets remain upon the satisfaction of all liabilities and termination of the plan, all remaining assets would be refunded back to the City.

FY 2024-25 General Fund Appropriations
(4) Community Development/Housing – FY 2024-25 $566,000 (ongoing) The City already allocates staff time to administer the existing rent registration and tenant protection program. The $566,000 noted above represents new allocations beginning next year which will be combined with the current allocation of $118,000 to fund the new Rent Stabilization, Just Cause for Eviction, and Rent Registry program (total of $684,000).

The activities being paid for include, but are not limited to, compliance monitoring, processing petitions, drafting communication and conducting outreach/training, responding to public inquiries, managing program contracts, and managing hearings, preparing for the annual Council meeting to review the rent increase, and production of related reports. Staff will also be required to process rent registry payments from property owners, conduct follow up if owners do not pay or register on time, perform collection efforts, and impose property liens when required. Based on conversations with comparable local jurisdictions, as well as performing a Statewide analysis of the number of FTEs required to fulfill the above responsibilities in jurisdictions with rent stabilization and just cause for eviction polices, staff determined that fulfilling these new responsibilities will require the addition of 2.5 FTE new staff positions and other costs as follows:
 1.0 FTE Housing Program Analyst annual fully-loaded cost: $171,000  1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary annual fully-loaded cost: $129,000  0.5 FTE Account Clerk II annual fully-loaded cost: $41,000 The costs associated with hiring a new Housing Program Analyst and Administrative Secretary are based on fully loaded annual costs (including medical expenses paid by the City) at mid-step for FY 2024/25. The annual cost of a 0.5 FTE Account Clerk II is $41,000 (rounded to the nearest $100). This assumes PERS eligibility and 20 hours a week worked for a year at a rate of $31.24/hour, which is the mid-step for Account Clerk II.

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Current staff time already appropriated but included in the fee costing is as follows:
 .25 FTE Housing Program Analyst annual fully loaded cost: $54,000  .25 FTE Housing Manager annual fully loaded cost: $64,000 25 percent of the Housing Manager and Housing Program Analyst positions are based on annual fully loaded costs for FY 2024/25.

The first collection of the higher fees would be in next fiscal year, Fiscal Year 2024-25. Costs for FY 2024-25 are anticipated to be $684,000.

These costs are broken down and described in Table 5 below.

Table 5: Rent Registry Program Cost Summary
Cost Center FY 2024-25
Staff (equates to 3 full time staff members—but only 2.5 are actual new staffing additions) $459,000
Rent Registry Software Administration (the purchase, start up, and implementation of new rent registry software) $ 140,000 Hearing Officer (this will be provided through a contract with independent, professional hearing officer(s) chosen by the City Attorney)
$ 25,000
Outreach and Education (costs associated with translating materials into languages other than English and mailings) $ 20,000 Tenant/Landlord Housing Counseling (costs associated
with increasing the contracts with tenant counselors and tenant legal support)
$ 40,000
Total $ 684,000
Rent Registry Administration costs pertain to the cost of setting up the software program and the administration of the rent registry through a third-party provider.

The administrative costs would be more expensive in FY 2024-25 (Year 1) than the subsequent years. This price difference is attributed to having to migrate and integrate the data from the old rent registry administration software to new software system and including specific fields in the City’s rent registry that align with Council’s direction. Once the new Rent Registry software is up and running, only the cost to maintain the software system and program would be applied. As a result, it would cost the City $140,000 in FY 2024-25 and $90,000 in the following four years thereafter. (Staff is bringing an agreement for a new software administrator for the rent registry on March 26, 2024).

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Hearing Officers are contracted and paid when used. Hearing Officers are projected to cost approximately $5,000 per petition case, plus any filing fees. Per the updated Residential Tenant Protection Program Ordinance, petitions will begin being accepted six months after the Ordinance goes into effect (Ordinance is scheduled for adoption on March 5, 2024, with it going into effect 30 days after or on April 4, 2024. Six months after would be October 2024). Based on information compiled from comparable jurisdictions and the delay in receiving petitions until October 2024, staff anticipates receiving five petitions in the first year (FY 2024-25), with an average of 38 thereafter. These numbers translate to costs of $25,000 in the first year (and $190,000 thereafter).

There is also a $20,000 cost projection related to citywide outreach and education, which includes the cost of translation services, material production, and citywide mailing costs.

Lastly, housing counseling services through the City’s current tenant/landlord service provider, ECHO Housing, will be made available to tenants and landlords to address rent stabilization and just cause for eviction cases. An annual contribution of $40,000 for FY 2024-25 is included in the budgeted fees.

For more information, please see Attachment 7.

D. General Fund Reserves
Of the $6.0 million in FY 2022-23 budget residual, staff recommends retaining $3.0 million in reserves to cover reserve requirements for increased expenditures and proposes Council assign $2.1 million to the fiscal stability fund that would be used over four years (FY 2025-26 through FY 2028-29) to fill the gaps between revenue and expenditures, allowing the City to maintain budget stability and a 30% General Fund Operating Budget Reserve.

E. Measure V Amendments
As discussed above in Section A, Measure V revenues exceeded expenditures by $2.6 million in FY 2022-23. These are one-time funds and must be appropriated according to the Fiscal Sustainability Ordinance. Recommendations for the use of these funds are listed below.
(1) Funding for Furniture/Equipment/Public Safety Equipment FY 2023-24 $900,000; (one-time)
City Council approved CIP Projects #2343, Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) Reserve-Holding Account and #2366 Public Safety Equipment Replacement Account in the FY 2015-16 budget. These replacement reserve projects are mechanisms to provide funding for replacement of safety equipment

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for sworn staff and for small capital assets and soft goods that are used by the public and that are not captured in the City’s other reserve accounts for vehicles, buildings, and information technology equipment. Funding of these reserve funds is a best practice and implements Council’s goal of fiscal sustainability to ensure funds are available when needed. A best practice would be to annually fund these accounts so that these needs are adequately funded as they come due.

However, the City cannot afford at this time to annually fund these holding accounts, so must instead fund them with one-time funds when they are available.

For FY 2023-24, staff recommends funding $400,000 for the FFE holding account (#2343) and $500,000 for the Public Safety Equipment Replacement holding account (#2366).

Measure V Capital Project Appropriations
The following recommendations are based on Council’s goal to prioritize Measure V one-time revenue into infrastructure maintenance:
(1) Transportation Offices (PJ 2648): $1,700,000 (one-time) These funds will be used to construct a modular new building at the Corporation Yard to house the Transportation Division, Traffic Management Center, and Signal Cabinet Testing Space. The initial project of $650,000 funded from Building Maintenance Fund (630) anticipated remodeling the space behind the sewer offices and wood shop. Converting that space into offices triggered building upgrades that were beyond the project budget. After reviewing available options, Public Works and Engineering determined the best course of action was to replace the existing building with a modular facility and combine what was previously envisioned as two phases into one. The new modular building will meet current building codes while providing much needed office space for the Transportation Division staff. Co-locating the Council envisioned Traffic Management Center, staff offices, and shop/testing space improves the communication and overall efficiency of the division. A request for proposal for the modular building was advertised, and four contractor teams responded.

Interviews were held December 20, 2023, with the top two firms. The City intends to award the contract to the top firm. The price proposal of the top firm, along with estimates to complete the necessary site preparation and foundation work, is $2,351,443 results in a funding deficit for the project of $1,700,000. Allocating these one-time funds will allow the project to be awarded and move forward and not take away funding from other capital projects. The Transportation Division will be in a better position to obtain grant funds for Traffic Management Center equipment after the project is funded for construction.

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F. Other Fund Amendments
Police Department
(1) 1.0 FTE Police Officer (School Resource Officer - SRO) FY 2024-25: 1.0 FTE Police Officer (SRO) from Opioid Settlement Fund $100,000 (ongoing) and Cannabis Community Benefit Fund $128,000 (ongoing) The Police Department (PD) currently does not have a program-based police officer liaison with Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) high schools in Concord. There are four MDUSD public high schools in Concord (Mt. Diablo, Ygnacio Valley, Olympic & Alliance, and Concord). Additionally, there are three MDUSD middle schools in Concord that feed into MDUSD high schools.

Previously, the City had four officers assigned to MDUSD high schools as School Resources Officers on a 50/50 cost share basis with MDUSD. In FY 2019-20, MDUSD cut their funding of the SROs and with the impacts of the pandemic, the SRO program was discontinued in 2020. With current crime and criminal street gang trends, a need for specially selected and trained police officers has been identified to work in liaison with MDUSD high schools, specifically Mt. Diablo High School and Ygnacio Valley High School, although they will work with all four high schools.

In this budget request, 1.0 new FTE Police Officer position is requested, and the PD will reallocate 1.0 existing FTE Police Officer to support the new SRO program. These two officers will be assigned to the Community Impact Unit and will have the primary role of communication and relationship building with students, families, and staff at Mt. Diablo High School and Ygnacio Valley High School, along with routine public safety service delivery. Staff from these MDUSD high schools will be invited to participate in the selection process of these officers, and once selected, the officers will receive specialized training to maintain and foster a collaborative working relationship with key stakeholders.

The police officers will have a “soft” non-traditional uniform and will drive police vehicles that do not have the appearance of a standard police patrol car. As a collateral duty, both officers will support the other high schools as needed and they will support operations of the Community Impact Unit to enhance quality of life and address public safety issues in residential and commercial areas of the City, as feasible. As these police officers will serve in the schools and community, they will have the designation of Community Resource Officers (CRO). Community Resource Officers (CROs) will serve as positive role models for students while following guidelines and principles set by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) including Law Enforcer, Mentor, Educator, and Emergency Manager.

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The new Police Officer (SRO) position will be paid from Opioid Settlement Funds and the Cannabis Community Benefit Fund (CCBF). Specifically, this will represent the allocation of the totality of the Opioid Settlement funds, which are anticipated to come in between $50,000 and $100,000 a year. As of February 21, 2024, the City received $137,000. Staff proposes to allocate these funds over the next 3 to 4 years to supplement the annual revenue in order to fund approximately $100,000 annually of the SRO costs.

The Cannabis Community Benefit funds are currently coming in at $337,000 a year, and $128,000 can be provided for this program without impacting the Council’s current commitment of distributing $150,000 a year through a grant program.

This position is an allowable use of both funds but requires an amendment to the CCBF Resolution (Attachment 4) and the creation of a new resolution for the Opioid Settlement Fund Authorized Usage (Attachment 5).

(2) Mobile Narcotic Identifier
FY 2023-24: Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund $50,000 (one-time) The Concord Police Department's (PD) Investigation Unit anticipates purchasing a mobile narcotic identifier (TruNarc) by Thermo Scientific Portable Analytical Instruments Inc., the only company offering a field-based presumptive narcotics test that requires no direct contact with the harmful substances. This product has been vetted through the District Attorney's office and the costs range from $35,000 to $40,000 plus contingencies. The results are real time, and officers can safely test suspected drugs and precursors. The results of these tests have been admissible in court and will ultimately save significant costs to PD by reducing dependency on lab tests conducted through the county, which can be costly. There are available funds in PD's asset forfeiture fund to cover this allowable expenditure. The equipment is not placed into an equipment replacement fund because with the speed of technology changes, there will likely be a different technology solution by the time this piece of equipment needs replacement.

Recreation
(3) Tables, Chairs, and Kitchen Equipment
FY 2023-24: Project #2343 Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) Reserve Holding Account $590,000 transfer to Project #2367 Recreation FFE (one-time) As mentioned above under Measure V amendments, City Council approved CIP Project #2343, Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) Reserve-Holding

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Account in the FY 2015-16 budget. The Recreation Services Department is requesting $590,000 from the FFE Holding Account to replace the furniture and equipment as follows:
 Concord Community Pool – 8 Lifeguard Chairs
The current lifeguard chairs are over 20 years old and are in poor condition. Aquatic facilities are required to possess fully functioning, elevated lifeguard chairs. These chairs are an essential piece of equipment to provide proper surveillance and water safety.  Concord Senior Center – 300 Replacement Chairs
The current chairs at the Senior Center were purchased in May 2003. The chairs are heavily used daily and have been cleaned a number of times to extend their life. Currently, chairs in all rooms in the facility are in poor condition. Staff can no longer obtain replacement parts to keep them fully operational and safe to use. Over the past two years, over 50 chairs have been taken out of use for safety reasons, and without new chairs, ability to continue to offer some programs will be jeopardized.
 Camp Concord – 3 Commercial Grade Ovens/Stoves, 1 Commercial Refrigerator
The stoves at Camp Concord are over 25 years old and are heavily used during the Camp season. Neither manufacturer nor off-brand replacement parts are available for the models we own. Continued operation of current equipment poses a safety risk. Commercial equipment is now required to have several safety features that our existing equipment does not have, and all new equipment purchased will comply with current regulations for commercial kitchens.
 Willow Pass Center – 77 Various Sized Tables
The tables that will be replaced with this funding were purchased between 1998 and 2006 and were scheduled to be replaced between 5 and 10 years ago, according to manufacturers' recommendations. They are in poor condition and in jeopardy of becoming safety hazards to staff and customers.

G. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update
One of Council’s Tier 1 priorities for this year is to ensure progress and oversight on implementation of ARPA Funded Projects. The Council distributed $7 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to 22 non-profit organizations, each having measurable outcomes for use of the funding. Additionally, Council allocated $6.5 million for City-initiated projects and $500k for special event support. As ARPA funding has created a unique opportunity, there are various requirements related to timing, and Council wants to assure that the organization and all grantees meet all Federal mandates. Currently, the City is on track to complete a majority of the

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projects before December 2024. Additionally, staff anticipates revisiting the funding allocations at the Mid-Cycle Budget Review in June 2024 to ensure all funds are expended by December 2024 in accordance with ARPA guidelines. Attachment 8 provides information updating the status of the ARPA allocations approved by Council, and Attachment 9 provides updates on each of the non-profit grants.

Part III: City of Concord’s Salary Schedule
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requires that the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule be formally adopted by the City Council in a public meeting after changes to it occur. Attached is the most current salary schedule, which reflects the following changes since the last publicly adopted salary schedule:
 The Camp Concord contract position wage was adjusted effective December 25, 2023.
 The Vehicle Abatement Officer contract position wage was adjusted effective January 8, 2024.
 California’s minimum wage increased from $15.50 to $16.00 per hour effective January 1, 2024, and the wages of eight limited-term classifications were adjusted to reflect the increase.

To be in compliance with CalPERS, Council must adopt the revised City’s Salary Schedule incorporating these adjustments. See Attachment 2.

Environmental Review
None of the activities addressed herein constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15273, and/or 15378 because none of the activities has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment; even if any activity was a project under CEQA, each is exempt under 14 Cal. Code Regs. Sections 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), 15273, and/or 15378(b)(4).

Financial Impact
The proposed actions will continue to build on the City’s fiscal stability and will allow the City to maintain its reserve levels over the next four years. Additionally, the expenditures allow the City to invest in its public facing rental facilities and transportation management needs, increase the effectiveness of the Public Works’ Run SWAP program, address a safety need at the pool, and re-establish a School Resource Officer program in Concord.

Budget Adjustment or Transfer Required
See Attachment 1.

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Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted. A Notice of Public Hearing was published in the East Bay Times on February 16, 2024, and February 23, 2024. The City’s budget/finance e-alerts subscribers received notice of the agenda.

Attachments

1. Resolution amending the Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budgets
Exhibit A – Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budget Amendment Detail

2. Resolution adopting the City of Concord’s Salary Schedule effective January 8, 2024, in accordance with the Requirements of California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for a publicly available pay schedule Exhibit A – Salary Schedule

3. Resolution updating the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule by amending Exhibit A to Resolution No. 78-6042 establishing Fees and charges for various municipal services in the City of Concord by updating Rent Registry Fees
Exhibit A – Amendments to Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services

4. Resolution amending Resolution No. 23-59 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit funds to partially fund one School Resource Officer

5. Resolution authorizing the use of Opioid Settlement funds to contribute toward the cost of one School Resource Officer

6. Mid-Year Update of Accomplishments - Fiscal Year 2023-24

7. Rent Registry Program Summary

8. Status of ARPA Allocations

9. Update on ARPA Non-Profit Grants

Res No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Amending the Fiscal Years 2023-24 and
2024-25 Municipal Budgets
Resolution No. 24-XX
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WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended amendments to the to the Municipal Operating Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; and WHEREAS, the amendments reflect the updated fund balances available as determined in the final accounting and audit of the city’s finances; and
WHEREAS, the amendments are in compliance with the City’s Fiscal Stability Ordinance Section 3.20.020, entitled use of One-Time and Budget Residual Funds; and WHEREAS, the City’s Fiscal Stability Ordinance requires that one-time funds and budget residual funds identified through each budget cycle shall only be used to fund the following city needs as directed by the City Council at a public meeting. The City Council retains the discretion of how to allocate these funds between the categories listed below: (1) annual recommended contribution to unfunded liabilities; (2) infrastructure backlog; (3) unfunded post-employment benefits; (4) special or one-time, non-recurring expenditure needs of the City; and (5) strengthening the City’s General Fund Reserves; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has directed staff as to any amendments thereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Council action on this item is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as the amendment and approval of municipal budgets are not activities that constitute a "project" within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 (including subsections 15378(b)(2), (4) and/or (5)), do not commit the City to a definite course of action, and do not constitute discretionary approval of a specific project. If this were determined to be a “project” for CEQA analysis, this activity falls within the "Common Sense" CEQA Attachment 1

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exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and/or 15273 because it involves government funding/fiscal activities. No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis. Individual projects will undergo CEQA analysis as necessary.

Section 2. Approves the City Manager’s recommendations with regard to amendments to the Municipal Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25, as shown in Exhibit A.

Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A – Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budget Amendment Detail

Exhibit A to Attachment 1
Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Municipal Budget Amendment Detail

STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
General Fund Revenue
FY 2024-25

1. Rent Registry Fees: $690,000 (on-going)
General Fund Appropriations
FY 2023-24

2. Transfer from General Fund to Fleet for Sheriff Work Alternative Program (SWAP) van: $55,000 (one-time)

3. Transfer from General Fund to Fleet for two police trucks: $165,000 (one-time)

4. PARS: $683,000 (one-time)

5. Maintain $3,000,000 in reserves to cover reserve requirements for increased expenditures and assign $2,100,000 into a fiscal stability reserve (one-time) FY 2024-25

6. 1.0 FTE Housing Program Analyst: $171,000 (ongoing)

7. 1.0 FTE Administrative Secretary: $129,000 (ongoing)

8. 0.5 FTE Account Clerk II: $41,000 (ongoing)

9. Professional Services for Rent Registry Program: $225,000 (ongoing) Measure V Appropriations
FY 2023-24

10.Transfer to Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment Holding Project #2343: $400,000 (one-time)

11.Transfer to Public Safety Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment Project #2366:
$500,000 (one-time)

12.Transfer to Transportation Offices Project #2648: $1,700,000 (one-time) Other Fund Appropriations
FY 2023-24

13.Fleet Maintenance Fund 633 – Transfer from General Fund for purchase of two police trucks: $165,000 (one-time)

14.Fleet Maintenance Fund 633 – Transfer from General Fund for purchase of SWAP van: $55,000 (one-time)

15. Federal Asset Forfeiture Fund appropriate from fund balance for purchase of mobile narcotic identifier: $50,000 (one-time)

16.Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FFE) transfer from Reserve Holding Account #2343 to Recreation FFE Project #2367 to purchase tables, chairs and kitchen equipment: $590,000 (one-time)
FY 2024-25

17.1.0 FTE Police Officer (SRO): Opioid Settlement Fund $100,000 and Cannabis Community Benefit Fund $128,000 (ongoing)

Res. No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Adopting the City of Concord’s Salary
Schedule Effective January 8, 2024, in Accordance
with the Requirements of California Public
Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) for a
Publicly Available Pay Schedule
Resolution No. 24-XX
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WHEREAS, the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) regulations require member agencies formally adopt a publicly available pay schedule under Government Code Section 20636(b)(1) and California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 570.5; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Concord has the authority to implement Government Code Section 20636 (b)(1); and
WHEREAS, attached to this resolution is the City’s comprehensive salary schedule effective January 8, 2024 amending the Contract Position’s wage increase; and WHEREAS, CalPERS regulations require all of this information be included in one document; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, after giving all public notices required by State Law and the Concord Municipal Code, held a duly noticed hearing on February 27, 2024, on this item, considered testimony and information received at the public hearing, the oral and written reports from City staff dated February 27, 2024, as well as other documents contained in the record of proceeding which are maintained at the offices of the City of Concord City Clerk’s Office, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. None of the activities addressed herein, the staff report, or Exhibit A hereto, constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs.

Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), or 15378 because none of the activities has the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect Attachment 2

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physical change in the environment; even if any activity was a project under CEQA, each is exempt under 14 Cal. Code Regs. Sections 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(4).

Section 2. The City Council adopts the salary schedule effective January 8, 2024, as shown in Exhibit A hereto.

Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A – Salary Schedule

City of Concord Salary Schedule
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4156 Account Clerk I ATC 4156 4 23.5573$ 24.7354$ 25.9720$ 27.2707$ 28.6341$ 30.0658$ 4,083 $ 4,287 $ 4,502 $ 4,727 $ 4,963 $ 5,211 $ 7/10/2023 4154 Account Clerk II ATC 4154 6 26.9855$ 28.3346$ 29.7515$ 31.2391$ 32.8010$ 34.4411$ 4,677 $ 4,911 $ 5,157 $ 5,415 $ 5,686 $ 5,970 $ 7/10/2023 4155 Account Clerk III ATC 4155 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 4151 Accounting Technician I ATC 4151 8 31.1126$ 32.6681$ 34.3015$ 36.0166$ 37.8174$ 39.7083$ 5,393 $ 5,662 $ 5,946 $ 6,243 $ 6,555 $ 6,883 $ 7/10/2023 4152 Accounting Technician II ATC 4152 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 4153 Accounts Payable Team Leader ATC 4153 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 4588 Administrative Clerk I ATC PG-ATC 3 21.0305$ 22.0820$ 23.1862$ 24.3457$ 25.5627$ 26.8410$ 3,645 $ 3,828 $ 4,019 $ 4,220 $ 4,431 $ 4,652 $ 7/10/2023 4586 Administrative Clerk II ATC PG-ATC 6 25.7361$ 27.0228$ 28.3741$ 29.7928$ 31.2825$ 32.8466$ 4,461 $ 4,684 $ 4,918 $ 5,164 $ 5,422 $ 5,693 $ 7/10/2023 4584 Administrative Clerk III ATC PG-ATC 7 27.6039$ 28.9838$ 30.4333$ 31.9551$ 33.5527$ 35.2302$ 4,785 $ 5,024 $ 5,275 $ 5,539 $ 5,816 $ 6,107 $ 7/10/2023 4570 Administrative Secretary ATC PG-ATC 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 3374 Building Inspector ATC 3374 11 41.9461$ 44.0433$ 46.2455$ 48.5578$ 50.9860$ 53.5352$ 7,271 $ 7,634 $ 8,016 $ 8,417 $ 8,838 $ 9,279 $ 7/10/2023 3795 Buyer ATC 3795 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 3376 Code Enforcement Officer ATC PG-ATC 11 37.3565$ 39.2245$ 41.1856$ 43.2450$ 45.4073$ 47.6779$ 6,475 $ 6,799 $ 7,139 $ 7,496 $ 7,871 $ 8,264 $ 7/10/2023 7126 Community Service Officer ATC 7126 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 3354 Construction Inspector ATC 3354 10 38.8399$ 40.7819$ 42.8210$ 44.9621$ 47.2104$ 49.5706$ 6,732 $ 7,069 $ 7,422 $ 7,793 $ 8,183 $ 8,592 $ 7/10/2023 4337 Duplicate/Offset Printing Oper. ATC PG-ATC 5 23.9641$ 25.1624$ 26.4204$ 27.7416$ 29.1287$ 30.5853$ 4,154 $ 4,361 $ 4,580 $ 4,809 $ 5,049 $ 5,301 $ 7/10/2023 7130 Forensic Specialist I ATC 7130 8 31.1126$ 32.6681$ 34.3015$ 36.0166$ 37.8174$ 39.7083$ 5,393 $ 5,662 $ 5,946 $ 6,243 $ 6,555 $ 6,883 $ 7/10/2023 7131 Forensic Specialist II ATC 7131 10 36.2166$ 38.0275$ 39.9287$ 41.9252$ 44.0216$ 46.2227$ 6,278 $ 6,591 $ 6,921 $ 7,267 $ 7,630 $ 8,012 $ 7/10/2023 3754 GIS Technician ATC PG-ATC 8 29.6720$ 31.1557$ 32.7134$ 34.3491$ 36.0665$ 37.8700$ 5,143 $ 5,400 $ 5,670 $ 5,954 $ 6,252 $ 6,564 $ 7/10/2023 4576 Graphic Designer ATC PG-ATC 8 29.6720$ 31.1557$ 32.7134$ 34.3491$ 36.0665$ 37.8700$ 5,143 $ 5,400 $ 5,670 $ 5,954 $ 6,252 $ 6,564 $ 7/10/2023 3750 Information Sys. Technician I ATC PG-ATC 7 27.6039$ 28.9838$ 30.4333$ 31.9551$ 33.5527$ 35.2302$ 4,785 $ 5,024 $ 5,275 $ 5,539 $ 5,816 $ 6,107 $ 7/10/2023 3752 Information Sys. Technician II ATC PG-ATC 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 3341 Permit Center Technician I ATC PG-ATC 7 27.6039$ 28.9838$ 30.4333$ 31.9551$ 33.5527$ 35.2302$ 4,785 $ 5,024 $ 5,275 $ 5,539 $ 5,816 $ 6,107 $ 7/10/2023 3342 Permit Center Technician II ATC PG-ATC 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 3343 Permit Center Technician III ATC PG-ATC 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 3336 Planning Technician ATC PG-ATC 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 4558 Police Records Clerk I ATC 4558 3 22.0515$ 23.1540$ 24.3117$ 25.5274$ 26.8037$ 28.1441$ 3,822 $ 4,013 $ 4,214 $ 4,425 $ 4,646 $ 4,878 $ 7/10/2023 4556 Police Records Clerk II ATC 4556 6 26.9855$ 28.3346$ 29.7515$ 31.2391$ 32.8010$ 34.4411$ 4,677 $ 4,911 $ 5,157 $ 5,415 $ 5,686 $ 5,970 $ 7/10/2023 4554 Police Records Clerk III ATC 4554 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 3630 Program Assistant ATC PG-ATC 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 3701 Programmer Analyst ATC PG-ATC 12 40.3565$ 42.3741$ 44.4930$ 46.7174$ 49.0535$ 51.5063$ 6,995 $ 7,345 $ 7,712 $ 8,098 $ 8,503 $ 8,928 $ 7/10/2023 3640 Rec & Special Events Prg Coord. ATC PG-ATC 11 37.3565$ 39.2245$ 41.1856$ 43.2450$ 45.4073$ 47.6779$ 6,475 $ 6,799 $ 7,139 $ 7,496 $ 7,871 $ 8,264 $ 7/10/2023 5128 Rec Cus Svc Coordinator ATC PG-ATC 7 27.6039$ 28.9838$ 30.4333$ 31.9551$ 33.5527$ 35.2302$ 4,785 $ 5,024 $ 5,275 $ 5,539 $ 5,816 $ 6,107 $ 7/10/2023 5140 Recreation Program Aide ATC PG-ATC 6 25.7361$ 27.0228$ 28.3741$ 29.7928$ 31.2825$ 32.8466$ 4,461 $ 4,684 $ 4,918 $ 5,164 $ 5,422 $ 5,693 $ 7/10/2023 4159 Revenue Generation Team Leader ATC 4159 10 36.2166$ 38.0275$ 39.9287$ 41.9252$ 44.0216$ 46.2227$ 6,278 $ 6,591 $ 6,921 $ 7,267 $ 7,630 $ 8,012 $ 7/10/2023 3369 Senior Building Inspector ATC 3369 12 46.1352$ 48.4420$ 50.8640$ 53.4073$ 56.0777$ 58.8813$ 7,997 $ 8,397 $ 8,816 $ 9,257 $ 9,720 $ 10,206 $ 7/10/2023 3355 Senior Construction Inspector ATC 3355 11 41.9388$ 44.0357$ 46.2376$ 48.5494$ 50.9770$ 53.5258$ 7,269 $ 7,633 $ 8,015 $ 8,415 $ 8,836 $ 9,278 $ 7/10/2023 4336 Sr Offset Duplic. Print. Oper. ATC PG-ATC 7 27.6039$ 28.9838$ 30.4333$ 31.9551$ 33.5527$ 35.2302$ 4,785 $ 5,024 $ 5,275 $ 5,539 $ 5,816 $ 6,107 $ 7/10/2023 3323 Transportation Program Coord. ATC PG-ATC 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 Pay rate for Camp Director (12-25-2023); minimum wage change (1-1-2024); pay rate for Vehicle Abatement Officer (1-8-2024) Exhibit A to Attachment 2

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4150 Treasury Technician ATC 4150 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 3757 Video Services Coordinator ATC PG-ATC 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 7128 Youth Violence Prevention Spec ATC PG-ATC 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 1705 City Attorney EXEC CONTR 138.8908$ 138.8908$ 24,074 $ 24,074 $ 7/10/2023 1521 City Manager EXEC CONTR 152.7419$ 152.7419$ 26,475 $ 26,475 $ 7/10/2023 1760 Director of Parks and Recreation EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1733 Director of Community/Econ Dev Svc EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1725 Director of Public Works EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1750 Director Commun Reuse Planning EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1727 Director of Finance EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1745 Director of Human Resources EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1728 Director of Info. Technology EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-4 85.1242$ 117.0389$ 14,755 $ 20,287 $ 7/10/2023 1712 Assistant City Manager EXEC MGMT EXECUTIVE E-6 100.4869$ 138.1611$ 17,418 $ 23,948 $ 7/10/2023 1720 Chief of Police CHIEF EXECUTIVECP E-6 100.4869$ $ 145.0692* 17,418 $ 25,145 $ 7/10/2023 3758 Admin Services Coordinator CONF PG-C 10 44.5435$ 46.7704$ 49.1092$ 51.5645$ 54.1428$ 56.8501$ 7,721 $ 8,107 $ 8,512 $ 8,938 $ 9,385 $ 9,854 $ 7/10/2023 4571 Confidential Secretary CONF PG-C 7 36.2892$ 38.1037$ 40.0088$ 42.0094$ 44.1098$ 46.3155$ 6,290 $ 6,605 $ 6,935 $ 7,282 $ 7,646 $ 8,028 $ 7/10/2023 4568 Exec Secretary CONF PG-C 8 38.4498$ 40.3723$ 42.3909$ 44.5105$ 46.7362$ 49.0730$ 6,665 $ 6,998 $ 7,348 $ 7,715 $ 8,101 $ 8,506 $ 7/10/2023 4569 Exec Secretary - Confidential CONF PG-C 8 38.4498$ 40.3723$ 42.3909$ 44.5105$ 46.7362$ 49.0730$ 6,665 $ 6,998 $ 7,348 $ 7,715 $ 8,101 $ 8,506 $ 7/10/2023 4564 Exec.Assistant - Council/Mgr. CONF PG-C 9 40.9378$ 42.9846$ 45.1339$ 47.3905$ 49.7602$ 52.2483$ 7,096 $ 7,451 $ 7,823 $ 8,214 $ 8,625 $ 9,056 $ 7/10/2023 4566 Executive Legal Secretary CONF PG-C 9 40.9378$ 42.9846$ 45.1339$ 47.3905$ 49.7602$ 52.2483$ 7,096 $ 7,451 $ 7,823 $ 8,214 $ 8,625 $ 9,056 $ 7/10/2023 4580 Human Resources Specialist CONF PG-C 8 38.4498$ 40.3723$ 42.3909$ 44.5105$ 46.7362$ 49.0730$ 6,665 $ 6,998 $ 7,348 $ 7,715 $ 8,101 $ 8,506 $ 7/10/2023 4587 Human Resources Technician I CONF PG-C 3 28.9498$ 30.3971$ 31.9171$ 33.5129$ 35.1886$ 36.9482$ 5,018 $ 5,269 $ 5,532 $ 5,809 $ 6,099 $ 6,404 $ 7/10/2023 4585 Human Resources Technician II CONF PG-C 5 32.4564$ 34.0793$ 35.7832$ 37.5724$ 39.4510$ 41.4238$ 5,626 $ 5,907 $ 6,202 $ 6,513 $ 6,838 $ 7,180 $ 7/10/2023 4567 Legal Secretary CONF PG-C 7 36.2892$ 38.1037$ 40.0088$ 42.0094$ 44.1098$ 46.3155$ 6,290 $ 6,605 $ 6,935 $ 7,282 $ 7,646 $ 8,028 $ 7/10/2023 4565 Paralegal CONF PG-C 9 40.9378$ 42.9846$ 45.1339$ 47.3905$ 49.7602$ 52.2483$ 7,096 $ 7,451 $ 7,823 $ 8,214 $ 8,625 $ 9,056 $ 7/10/2023 4158 Payroll Specialist CONF PG-C 9 40.9378$ 42.9846$ 45.1339$ 47.3905$ 49.7602$ 52.2483$ 7,096 $ 7,451 $ 7,823 $ 8,214 $ 8,625 $ 9,056 $ 7/10/2023 4160 Payroll Technician I CONF PG-C 3 28.9498$ 30.3971$ 31.9171$ 33.5129$ 35.1886$ 36.9482$ 5,018 $ 5,269 $ 5,532 $ 5,809 $ 6,099 $ 6,404 $ 7/10/2023 4161 Payroll Technician II CONF PG-C 5 32.4564$ 34.0793$ 35.7832$ 37.5724$ 39.4510$ 41.4238$ 5,626 $ 5,907 $ 6,202 $ 6,513 $ 6,838 $ 7,180 $ 7/10/2023 9531 Camp Director CONTRACT CONTRACT 49.5900$ 49.5900$ 8,596 $ 8,596 $ 12/25/2023 9555 Recycling Theft Prevent Spec CONTRACT CONTRACT 28.3236$ 28.3236$ 4,909 $ 4,909 $ 1/17/2020 9557 Vehicle Abatement Officer CONTRACT CONTRACT 28.9590$ 28.9590$ 5,020 $ 5,020 $ 1/8/2024 9542 Violence -Victim Advocate CONTRACT CONTRACT 35.2496$ 35.2496$ 6,110 $ 6,110 $ 7/1/2019 *Required Master's Degree to obtain the top pay range; otherwise, the top pay range is 5% lower than maximum rate.

Pay rate for Camp Director (12-25-2023); minimum wage change (1-1-2024); pay rate for Vehicle Abatement Officer (1-8-2024)

City of Concord Salary Schedule
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1341 City Treasurer COUNCIL ELECTED 600$ 600$ 12/9/2008 1127 Council Member COUNCIL ELECTED 1,433 $ 1,433 $ 12/6/2022 1121 Mayor COUNCIL ELECTED 1,433 $ 1,433 $ 12/6/2022 1124 Vice Mayor COUNCIL ELECTED 1,433 $ 1,433 $ 12/6/2022 4760 Automotive Parts & Svs Tech. F AND O 4760 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 6812 Custodian F AND O 6812 4 23.5573$ 24.7354$ 25.9720$ 27.2707$ 28.6341$ 30.0658$ 4,083 $ 4,287 $ 4,502 $ 4,727 $ 4,963 $ 5,211 $ 7/10/2023 6163 Environmental Maint. Tech. F AND O 6163 8 31.1126$ 32.6681$ 34.3015$ 36.0166$ 37.8174$ 39.7083$ 5,393 $ 5,662 $ 5,946 $ 6,243 $ 6,555 $ 6,883 $ 7/10/2023 6412 Equipment Mechanic F AND O PG-F&O 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 6542 Facilities Maintenance Tech F AND O PG-F&O 8 29.6720$ 31.1557$ 32.7134$ 34.3491$ 36.0665$ 37.8700$ 5,143 $ 5,400 $ 5,670 $ 5,954 $ 6,252 $ 6,564 $ 7/10/2023 6722 General Laborer F AND O 6722 2 20.6880$ 21.7224$ 22.8086$ 23.9491$ 25.1466$ 26.4037$ 3,586 $ 3,765 $ 3,953 $ 4,151 $ 4,359 $ 4,577 $ 7/10/2023 6314 Heavy Equipment Operator I F AND O PG-F&O 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 6312 Heavy Equipment Operator II F AND O PG-F&O 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 6616 Landscape Gardener F AND O 6616 9 32.5926$ 34.2222$ 35.9334$ 37.7301$ 39.6168$ 41.5974$ 5,649 $ 5,932 $ 6,228 $ 6,540 $ 6,867 $ 7,210 $ 7/10/2023 6193 Lead Custodian F AND O 6193 6 26.9855$ 28.3346$ 29.7515$ 31.2391$ 32.8010$ 34.4411$ 4,677 $ 4,911 $ 5,157 $ 5,415 $ 5,686 $ 5,970 $ 7/10/2023 4351 Lead Dispatcher F AND O 4351 11 45.8862$ 48.1808$ 50.5894$ 53.1191$ 55.7752$ 58.5639$ 7,954 $ 8,351 $ 8,769 $ 9,207 $ 9,668 $ 10,151 $ 7/10/2023 6562 Lead Maint. Collection System Worker F AND O 6562 10 36.2166$ 38.0275$ 39.9287$ 41.9252$ 44.0216$ 46.2227$ 6,278 $ 6,591 $ 6,921 $ 7,267 $ 7,630 $ 8,012 $ 7/10/2023 6512 Maintenance Carpenter F AND O PG-F&O 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 6552 Maintenance Collection System Wkr F AND O 6552 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 6532 Maintenance Electrician F AND O 6532 10 39.3743$ 41.3431$ 43.4104$ 45.5809$ 47.8601$ 50.2528$ 6,825 $ 7,166 $ 7,524 $ 7,901 $ 8,296 $ 8,710 $ 7/10/2023 6614 Maintenance Gardener F AND O 6614 8 31.1126$ 32.6681$ 34.3015$ 36.0166$ 37.8174$ 39.7083$ 5,393 $ 5,662 $ 5,946 $ 6,243 $ 6,555 $ 6,883 $ 7/10/2023 6522 Maintenance Painter F AND O PG-F&O 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 6434 Maintenance Sprinkler Fitter F AND O 6434 10 36.2166$ 38.0742$ 39.9287$ 41.9252$ 44.0216$ 46.2227$ 6,278 $ 6,600 $ 6,921 $ 7,267 $ 7,630 $ 8,012 $ 7/10/2023 6115 Maintenance Team Leader F AND O 6115 10 36.2166$ 38.0742$ 39.9287$ 41.9252$ 44.0216$ 46.2227$ 6,278 $ 6,600 $ 6,921 $ 7,267 $ 7,630 $ 8,012 $ 7/10/2023 6426 Maintenance Utility Mechanic F AND O PG-F&O 10 34.5400$ 36.2670$ 38.0802$ 39.9844$ 41.9835$ 44.0827$ 5,987 $ 6,286 $ 6,601 $ 6,931 $ 7,277 $ 7,641 $ 7/10/2023 6714 Maintenance Worker I F AND O 6714 5 25.1273$ 26.3839$ 27.7029$ 29.0883$ 30.5426$ 32.0699$ 4,355 $ 4,573 $ 4,802 $ 5,042 $ 5,294 $ 5,559 $ 7/10/2023 6712 Maintenance Worker II F AND O 6712 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 6168 Parks Lead Worker F AND O 6168 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 4352 Police Dispatcher I F AND O 4352 7 34.3541$ 36.0720$ 37.8756$ 39.7693$ 41.7578$ 43.8458$ 5,955 $ 6,252 $ 6,565 $ 6,893 $ 7,238 $ 7,600 $ 7/10/2023 4353 Police Dispatcher II F AND O 4353 9 41.7052$ 43.7906$ 45.9803$ 48.2791$ 50.6933$ 53.2282$ 7,229 $ 7,590 $ 7,970 $ 8,368 $ 8,787 $ 9,226 $ 7/10/2023 6114 Public Works Lead Worker F AND O 6114 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 6113 PW Lead Worker-Infra Maint. F AND O 6113 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 6709 Recreation Utility Worker F AND O 6709 7 28.9438$ 30.3908$ 31.9107$ 33.5063$ 35.1814$ 36.9405$ 5,017 $ 5,268 $ 5,531 $ 5,808 $ 6,098 $ 6,403 $ 7/10/2023 6130 Senior Equipment Mechanic F AND O PG-F&O 11 37.3565$ 39.2245$ 41.1856$ 43.2450$ 45.4073$ 47.6779$ 6,475 $ 6,799 $ 7,139 $ 7,496 $ 7,871 $ 8,264 $ 7/10/2023 6120 Senior Maintenance Team Ld. F AND O 6120 11 39.1700$ 41.1286$ 43.1849$ 45.3443$ 47.6115$ 49.9923$ 6,789 $ 7,129 $ 7,485 $ 7,860 $ 8,253 $ 8,665 $ 7/10/2023 6510 Senior Traffic Signal Tech F AND O 6510 11 42.5821$ 44.7113$ 46.9468$ 49.2944$ 51.7591$ 54.3471$ 7,381 $ 7,750 $ 8,137 $ 8,544 $ 8,972 $ 9,420 $ 7/10/2023 6324 Sweeper Operator F AND O PG-F&O 8 29.6720$ 31.1557$ 32.7134$ 34.3491$ 36.0665$ 37.8700$ 5,143 $ 5,400 $ 5,670 $ 5,954 $ 6,252 $ 6,564 $ 7/10/2023 6511 Traffic Signal Technician F AND O 6511 10 39.3743$ 41.3431$ 43.4104$ 45.5809$ 47.8601$ 50.2528$ 6,825 $ 7,166 $ 7,524 $ 7,901 $ 8,296 $ 8,710 $ 7/10/2023 6509 Traffic Signal Trainee F AND O PG-F&O 9 31.9719$ 33.5703$ 35.2490$ 37.0114$ 38.8621$ 40.8049$ 5,542 $ 5,819 $ 6,110 $ 6,415 $ 6,736 $ 7,073 $ 7/10/2023 6166 Tree Lead Worker F AND O 6166 9 33.5239$ 35.2000$ 36.9600$ 38.8080$ 40.7488$ 42.7858$ 5,811 $ 6,101 $ 6,406 $ 6,727 $ 7,063 $ 7,416 $ 7/10/2023 Pay rate for Camp Director (12-25-2023); minimum wage change (1-1-2024); pay rate for Vehicle Abatement Officer (1-8-2024)

City of Concord Salary Schedule
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6615 Tree Trimmer F AND O 6615 8 31.1126$ 32.6681$ 34.3015$ 36.0166$ 37.8174$ 39.7083$ 5,393 $ 5,662 $ 5,946 $ 6,243 $ 6,555 $ 6,883 $ 7/10/2023 0910 Ltd Ser-Admin Support Limited Ser 0910 16.0000$ 28.0500$ 2,687 $ 4,862 $ 1/1/2024 0920 Ltd Ser-Camp Specialist Limited Ser 0920 18.7000$ 151.5500$ 3,241 $ 26,269 $ 1/1/2020 0930 Ltd Ser-Craft Worker Limited Ser 0930 16.0000$ 44.8400$ 2,687 $ 7,772 $ 1/1/2024 0940 Ltd Ser-Maint. Laborer Limited Ser 0940 16.0000$ 28.0500$ 2,687 $ 4,862 $ 1/1/2024 0950 Ltd Ser-Professional Limited Ser 0950 16.0000$ 161.8700$ 2,687 $ 28,057 $ 1/1/2024 0960 Ltd Ser-Public Safety Asst Limited Ser 0960 16.0000$ 44.8400$ 2,687 $ 7,772 $ 1/1/2024 0970 Ltd Ser-Recreation Specialist Limited Ser 0970 16.0000$ 38.6700$ 2,687 $ 6,703 $ 1/1/2024 0971 Ltd Ser-Seasonal Limited Ser 0971 16.0000$ 38.6700$ 2,687 $ 6,703 $ 1/1/2024 0980 Ltd Ser-Technician Limited Ser 0980 16.0000$ 38.6700$ 2,687 $ 6,703 $ 1/1/2024 2307 Administrative Analyst MGMT MANAGER M-4 46.5162$ 63.9562$ 8,063 $ 11,086 $ 7/10/2023 2315 Administrative Svcs Manager MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 1707 Assistant City Attorney MGMT MANAGER M10 76.0439$ 104.5543$ 13,181 $ 18,123 $ 7/10/2023 2140 Assistant City Engineer MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2342 Budget Analyst MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2324 Budget Officer MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2130 Chief Building Official MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 1321 City Clerk MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 2120 City Engineer MGMT MANAGERCE M-9 73.5982$ 101.1920$ 12,757 $ 17,540 $ 7/10/2023 2340 Communications Center Manager MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2334 Community Relations Manager MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2133 Community Reuse Area Planner MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2377 Housing & Community Services Manager MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2345 Crime Scene Investigations Mgr MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2309 Deputy City Attorney MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 3759 Deputy City Clerk MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 1714 Deputy City Manager MGMT MANAGER M11 82.7053$ 113.6843$ 14,336 $ 19,705 $ 7/10/2023 1715 Deputy Dir. of Public Works MGMT MANAGERPW M-9 74.3060$ 102.1648$ 12,880 $ 17,709 $ 7/10/2023 2134 Economic Dev. Manager MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2353 Employee Services Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2725 Facilities Maint Prog. Mgr. MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2721 Facilities Maint. Supervisor MGMT MANAGER M-4 46.5162$ 63.9562$ 8,063 $ 11,086 $ 7/10/2023 2710 Facilities Maintenance Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2326 Financial Analyst MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2322 Financial Operations Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2362 Fleet Manager MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 2760 Horticultural Advisor MGMT MANAGER M-4 46.5162$ 63.9562$ 8,063 $ 11,086 $ 7/10/2023 2312 Housing Manager MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 2357 Human Resources Analyst I MGMT MANAGER M-2 39.3209$ 54.0629$ 6,816 $ 9,371 $ 7/10/2023 Pay rate for Camp Director (12-25-2023); minimum wage change (1-1-2024); pay rate for Vehicle Abatement Officer (1-8-2024)

City of Concord Salary Schedule
Job Code Classification Title Unit Schedule Grade Step 1 Hourly
Step 2
Hourly
Step 3
Hourly
Step 4
Hourly
Step 5
Hourly
Step 6
Hourly
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Mthly.

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2356 Human Resources Analyst II MGMT MANAGER M-4 46.5162$ 63.9562$ 8,063 $ 11,086 $ 7/10/2023 2331 Information Technology Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2715 Infrastructure Maint. Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2727 Maintenance Superintendent MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2126 Manager of Busi Sys & Pr Mgmt MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 2190 Neighborhood Services Manager MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 2128 Network & Operations Manager MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 2325 Network Manager MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2519 Parks & Facilities Maint. Manager MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 2518 Parks Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2723 Parks Program Manager MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2123 Planning Manager MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 2332 Police Records Manager MGMT MANAGER M-3 42.7336$ 58.7561$ 7,407 $ 10,184 $ 7/10/2023 2132 Principal Planner MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2337 Printing Services Supervisor MGMT MANAGER M-2 39.3209$ 54.0629$ 6,816 $ 9,371 $ 7/10/2023 2520 Program Manager MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 2360 Purchasing Agent MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2521 Recreation Services Manager MGMT MANAGER M-8 65.0638$ 89.4579$ 11,278 $ 15,506 $ 7/10/2023 2136 Redevelopment/Housing Mgr MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 2385 Risk Manager MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 2311/16 Senior Administrative Analyst MGMT MANAGER M-5 50.6135$ 69.5899$ 8,773 $ 12,062 $ 7/10/2023 1706 Senior Assistant City Attorney MGMT MANAGER M11 82.7053$ 113.6843$ 14,336 $ 19,705 $ 7/10/2023 2150 Senior Civil Engineer MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 2338 Senior Financial Analyst MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2352 Senior Human Resources Analyst MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2523 Senior Recreation Program Mgr MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2327 Systems & Programming Manager MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2329 Systems Manager MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2118 Transportation Manager MGMT MANAGER M-9 70.7677$ 97.3000$ 12,266 $ 16,865 $ 7/10/2023 2156 Transportation Program Mgr. I MGMT MANAGER M-6 55.0161$ 75.6430$ 9,536 $ 13,111 $ 7/10/2023 2151 Transportation Program Mgr. II MGMT MANAGER M-7 59.8561$ 82.2978$ 10,375 $ 14,265 $ 7/10/2023 7115 Police Officer POA 7115 1 53.4720$ 56.1456$ 58.9529$ 61.9005$ 64.9955$ 9,268 $ 9,732 $ 10,219 $ 10,729 $ 11,266 $ 7/10/2023 7114 Police Sergeant POA 7114 1 68.5983$ 72.0282$ 75.6296$ 79.4111$ 83.3817$ 11,890 $ 12,485 $ 13,109 $ 13,765 $ 14,453 $ 7/10/2023 2921 Police Captain POA MGMT PM-10 1 110.5129$ 116.0385$ 121.8404$ 19,156 $ 20,113 $ 21,119 $ 7/10/2023 2923 Police Lieutenant POA MGMT PM-8 1 86.5885$ 90.9179$ 95.4638$ 100.2370$ 105.2489$ 15,009 $ 15,759 $ 16,547 $ 17,374 $ 18,243 $ 7/10/2023 3536 Accountant I PROF 3536 10 39.7403$ 41.7274$ 43.8139$ 46.0046$ 48.3047$ 50.7199$ 6,888 $ 7,233 $ 7,594 $ 7,974 $ 8,373 $ 8,791 $ 7/10/2023 3530 Accountant II PROF 3530 12 46.4300$ 48.7514$ 51.1892$ 53.7482$ 56.4359$ 59.2576$ 8,048 $ 8,450 $ 8,873 $ 9,316 $ 9,782 $ 10,271 $ 7/10/2023 3709 Administrative Assistant PROF PG-P 11 37.3703$ 39.2385$ 41.2007$ 43.2606$ 45.4237$ 47.6951$ 6,478 $ 6,801 $ 7,141 $ 7,499 $ 7,873 $ 8,267 $ 7/10/2023 3711 Administrative Coordinator PROF PG-P 13 44.8867$ 47.1312$ 49.4874$ 51.9620$ 54.5603$ 57.2882$ 7,780 $ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,007 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 7/10/2023 Pay rate for Camp Director (12-25-2023); minimum wage change (1-1-2024); pay rate for Vehicle Abatement Officer (1-8-2024)

City of Concord Salary Schedule
Job Code Classification Title Unit Schedule Grade Step 1 Hourly
Step 2
Hourly
Step 3
Hourly
Step 4
Hourly
Step 5
Hourly
Step 6
Hourly
Step 1
Mthly.

Step 2
Mthly.

Step 3
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Step 4
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Step 6
Mthly. Effective
3114 Assistant Engineer PROF 3114 12 50.4307$ 52.9524$ 55.5999$ 58.3800$ 61.2990$ 64.3638$ 8,741 $ 9,178 $ 9,637 $ 10,119 $ 10,625 $ 11,156 $ 7/10/2023 3134 Assistant Planner PROF 3134 11 39.9583$ 41.9562$ 44.0541$ 46.2569$ 48.5697$ 50.9980$ 6,926 $ 7,272 $ 7,636 $ 8,018 $ 8,419 $ 8,840 $ 7/10/2023 3113 Associate Civil Engineer PROF 3113 14 59.9001$ 62.8952$ 66.0402$ 69.3419$ 72.8093$ 76.4497$ 10,383 $ 10,902 $ 11,447 $ 12,019 $ 12,620 $ 13,251 $ 7/10/2023 3132 Associate Planner PROF 3132 12 44.4504$ 46.6730$ 49.0066$ 51.4570$ 54.0300$ 56.7315$ 7,705 $ 8,090 $ 8,494 $ 8,919 $ 9,365 $ 9,833 $ 7/10/2023 3375 Building Inspection Supervisor PROF 3375 13 51.3392$ 53.9063$ 56.6017$ 59.4315$ 62.4032$ 65.5234$ 8,899 $ 9,344 $ 9,811 $ 10,301 $ 10,817 $ 11,357 $ 7/10/2023 3377 Construction Inspection Sprvsr PROF 3377 12 47.5285$ 49.9049$ 52.4000$ 55.0202$ 57.7713$ 60.6598$ 8,238 $ 8,650 $ 9,083 $ 9,537 $ 10,014 $ 10,514 $ 7/10/2023 7121 Crimes & Intelligence Analyst PROF PG-P 14 47.1297$ 49.4863$ 51.9603$ 54.5585$ 57.2865$ 60.1510$ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,006 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 10,426 $ 7/10/2023 3135 Economic Development Spec PROF PG-P 14 47.1297$ 49.4863$ 51.9603$ 54.5585$ 57.2865$ 60.1510$ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,006 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 10,426 $ 7/10/2023 3710 GIS Program Analyst PROF PG-P 12 40.3729$ 42.3915$ 44.5110$ 46.7369$ 49.0736$ 51.5274$ 6,998 $ 7,348 $ 7,715 $ 8,101 $ 8,506 $ 8,931 $ 7/10/2023 3798 Housing Program Analyst PROF PG-P 13 44.8867$ 47.1312$ 49.4874$ 51.9620$ 54.5603$ 57.2882$ 7,780 $ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,007 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 7/10/2023 3799 Housing Rehab. Coordinator PROF PG-P 13 44.8867$ 47.1312$ 49.4874$ 51.9620$ 54.5603$ 57.2882$ 7,780 $ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,007 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 7/10/2023 3797 Housing Rehab. Specialist PROF 3797 10 35.5936$ 37.3733$ 39.2419$ 41.2042$ 43.2642$ 45.4276$ 6,170 $ 6,478 $ 6,802 $ 7,142 $ 7,499 $ 7,874 $ 7/10/2023 3116 Junior Engineer PROF 3116 10 43.0693$ 45.2229$ 47.4839$ 49.8582$ 52.3511$ 54.9689$ 7,465 $ 7,839 $ 8,231 $ 8,642 $ 9,074 $ 9,528 $ 7/10/2023 3702 Microcomputer Coordinator PROF PG-P 11 37.3703$ 39.2385$ 41.2007$ 43.2606$ 45.4237$ 47.6951$ 6,478 $ 6,801 $ 7,141 $ 7,499 $ 7,873 $ 8,267 $ 7/10/2023 3791 Neighborhood Services Supv PROF 3791 13 51.3392$ 53.9063$ 56.6017$ 59.4315$ 62.4032$ 65.5234$ 8,899 $ 9,344 $ 9,811 $ 10,301 $ 10,817 $ 11,357 $ 7/10/2023 3707 Network Engineer PROF PG-P 12 40.3729$ 42.3915$ 44.5110$ 46.7369$ 49.0736$ 51.5274$ 6,998 $ 7,348 $ 7,715 $ 8,101 $ 8,506 $ 8,931 $ 7/10/2023 3140 Plan Check Engineer PROF 3140 14 57.8056$ 60.6960$ 63.7306$ 66.9173$ 70.2632$ 73.7763$ 10,020 $ 10,521 $ 11,047 $ 11,599 $ 12,179 $ 12,788 $ 7/10/2023 3378 Public Works Supervisor PROF 3378 12 47.5285$ 49.9049$ 52.4000$ 55.0202$ 57.7713$ 60.6598$ 8,238 $ 8,650 $ 9,083 $ 9,537 $ 10,014 $ 10,514 $ 7/10/2023 3704 Senior Network System Eng. PROF PG-P 13 44.8867$ 47.1312$ 49.4874$ 51.9620$ 54.5603$ 57.2882$ 7,780 $ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,007 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 7/10/2023 3130 Senior Planner PROF 3130 14 49.7430$ 52.2300$ 54.8416$ 57.5838$ 60.4630$ 63.4862$ 8,622 $ 9,053 $ 9,506 $ 9,981 $ 10,480 $ 11,004 $ 7/10/2023 7123 Senior Police Crimes Analyst PROF PG-P 11 37.3703$ 39.2385$ 41.2007$ 43.2606$ 45.4237$ 47.6951$ 6,478 $ 6,801 $ 7,141 $ 7,499 $ 7,873 $ 8,267 $ 7/10/2023 3703 Senior Programmer Analyst PROF PG-P 13 44.8867$ 47.1312$ 49.4874$ 51.9620$ 54.5603$ 57.2882$ 7,780 $ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,007 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 7/10/2023 3706 Senior Systems Analyst PROF PG-P 14 47.1297$ 49.4863$ 51.9603$ 54.5585$ 57.2865$ 60.1510$ 8,169 $ 8,578 $ 9,006 $ 9,457 $ 9,930 $ 10,426 $ 7/10/2023 7122 Sr Crimes & Intelligence Analy PROF PG-P 16 52.9564$ 55.6041$ 58.3843$ 61.3036$ 64.3687$ 67.5871$ 9,179 $ 9,638 $ 10,120 $ 10,626 $ 11,157 $ 11,715 $ 7/10/2023 3792 Sr. Housing Rehab Specialist PROF PG-P 12 40.3729$ 42.3915$ 44.5110$ 46.7369$ 49.0736$ 51.5274$ 6,998 $ 7,348 $ 7,715 $ 8,101 $ 8,506 $ 8,931 $ 7/10/2023 3570 Supervising Accountant PROF 3570 14 54.7916$ 57.5311$ 60.4078$ 63.4281$ 66.5994$ 69.9295$ 9,497 $ 9,972 $ 10,471 $ 10,994 $ 11,544 $ 12,121 $ 7/10/2023 3705 Web Coordinator PROF PG-P 10 34.5547$ 36.2824$ 38.0966$ 40.0014$ 42.0015$ 44.1017$ 5,989 $ 6,289 $ 6,603 $ 6,934 $ 7,280 $ 7,644 $ 7/10/2023 Pay rate for Camp Director (12-25-2023); minimum wage change (1-1-2024); pay rate for Vehicle Abatement Officer (1-8-2024)

Res No. 24-6042.X 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Updating the City’s Master Fees and
Charges Schedule by Amending Exhibit A to
Resolution No. 78-6042 Establishing Fees and
Charges for Various Municipal Services in the City of
Concord by Updating Rent Registry Fees
Resolution No. 24-6042.X
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WHEREAS, the City Council provides a variety of municipal services; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 78-6042 on October 9, 1978, establishing a master resolution within which various municipal fees and charges would be located; and
WHEREAS, amendments to Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 78-6042 are necessary to establish or delete various fees; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Finance has recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to certain fees which are currently set forth in Exhibit “A” to this Resolution No. 24- 6042.X; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered and provided direction to staff on which base rates to adopt for Residential Rent Registry fees in Fiscal Year 2024-25; and WHEREAS, the City Council, at its meeting of February 27, 2024, received a report from the Director of Finance demonstrating that the Residential Rent Registry fees for administering the Rent Registry program do not exceed the City’s costs of administering the Registry Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on February 27, 2024, at which time any and all members of the public were afforded an opportunity to address the City Council regarding this matter; and
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing was provided in accordance with Government Code section 66018; and
WHEREAS, upon close of the public hearings the City Council deliberated upon the information received during the course of the public hearing. //
Attachment 3

Res No. 24-6042.X 2

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated by reference. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, Public Resources Code §21000, et seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively, “CEQA”), the updates to the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule do not constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Reg. Section 2 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15273, and/or 15378 because the fiscal activities do not involve a commitment to a specific project, it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. In addition, the proposed amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), “Review for Exemptions” of the CEQA Guidelines because there is no possibility that the updates to the City’s Master Fees and Charges Schedule may have a significant effect on the environment, and no further environmental review is required. No unusual circumstances are present. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis.

Section 2. Exhibit “A” to resolution No. 78-6042 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit “A” of this Resolution. Only the highlighted fees or fees shown in redline are being altered, amended, or increased. All other fees set forth in Exhibit “A” will remain in effect as originally adopted.

Section 3. The fees established by this resolution shall become effective on July 1, 2024, as indicated in Exhibit “A.”
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption. //
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Res No. 24-6042.X 3
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-6042.X was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney
Attachment: Exhibit A – Amendments to Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services

Exhibit A. Resolution 78‑6042
Fees and Charges for Various Municipal Services
A. Administrative Fees
Date of Last Adoption: 5-16-23
Res. No: 23-6042.1
Num Description Current Fee Deposit
Proposed
Changes
Effective
Date last
updated
A.   Administrative Fees

20. Rent Registry Program Fee and Penalties
For management and administration of Rent Registry Program.

Fully-Covered Units Subject to BOTH Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction Policies $47/unit annually 7/1/2024 Partially-Covered Units Subject to Just Cause for Eviction Policies Only $29/unit annually 7/1/2024 Properties with four or more rental units 5.25/unit annually 7/1/2021

20.1 Past Due Receivables:

20.2 A late charge for past due receivables (per month) (of amount due) 3% 7/1/2021

20.3 Cost of collections efforts Actual Costs 7/1/2021

20.4 Penalties (per unit)

20.4.1 Infractions (per unit)

20.4.1.2 First issuance in 12 months 100.00

20.4.1.3 Second issuance in 12 months 200.00 7/1/2021

20.4.1.4 Third and subsequent issuance in 12 months 500.00 7/1/2021

20.4.2 Misdemeanors (per unit) 7/1/2021

20.4.2.1 First issuance in 12 months 100.00

20.4.2.2 Second issuance in 12 months 500.00 7/1/2021

20.4.2.3 Third and subsequent issuance in 12 months 1,000.00 7/1/2021

20.5 Rent Increase Petition Fee/Fair Return on Investment Actual costs 5,000.00 1 7/1/2024 Notes: 1 After making the initial $5,000 deposit, the Landlord shall maintain a minimum of $1,000 in the deposit account at all times, until the final hearing decision is issuedAfter making the initial $5,000 deposit, the Landlord shall maintain a minimum of $1,000 in the deposit account at all times, until the final hearing decision is issued.

Exhibit A to Attachment 3

Res No. 24-XX 1

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Amending Resolution No. 23-59
Authorizing the Disbursement of Cannabis
Community Benefit Funds to Partially Fund One
School Resource Officer
Resolution No. 24-XX
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WHEREAS, on June 12, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 18-3, which amended the Municipal Code and Development Code to establish a Commercial Cannabis Overlay District, associated development standards, and a licensing framework for medicinal-only cannabis manufacturing and distribution, and adult-use and medicinal testing laboratories; and WHEREAS, on May 26, 2020, the City Council Adopted Ordinance No. 20-4, Amending Concord Municipal Code Chapter 5.80 (Cannabis) and Development Code (Title 18) to Allow Adult- Use City Cannabis Licenses for Manufacturers and Type 13 Distributors; Increase the Maximum Number of City Cannabis Licenses for Manufacturers, Type 13 Distributors, and Testing Laboratories, and Allow City Cannabis Licenses for Retail (Storefront and Non-Storefront), Microbusinesses, and Type 11 Distributors; and
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2020, the City Council approved the procedure, criteria, and scoring for a merit-based competitive process to review and select eligible applicants to apply for available City Cannabis Licenses for cannabis storefront retailers, non-storefront retailers, and microbusinesses with a storefront retail component; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 65864 et seq. authorizes a city and a developer having a legal or equitable interest in real property to enter into a binding, long-term development agreement establishing certain development rights in the property; and WHEREAS, Municipal Code Chapter 18.460 Development Agreements authorizes the execution of development agreements and sets forth the required contents and form of those agreements; and
WHEREAS, from time to time the City Council will hold duly noticed public hearings to consider the adoption of Ordinances that approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Attachment 4

Res No. 24-XX 2
Development Agreements with holders of City Cannabis Licenses; and WHEREAS, on April 12, 2022, the City established a Cannabis Community Benefits Fund for the purpose of collecting voluntary funding commitments made by holders of Cannabis Licenses within their Development Agreements; and
WHEREAS, on May 16, 2023, the City Council provided direction on the procedure for distributing funding from the City’s Cannabis Community Benefits Fund; and WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council passed Resolution No. 23-55 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit funds; and
WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council passed Resolution No. 23-59 amending Resolution 23-55 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit funds; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-YY authorizing use of Opioid Settlement Funds to contribute toward the cost of one School Resource Officer; and WHEREAS, this Resolution 24-XX is intended to amend, but not supersede Resolution No. 23-59 and is intended to work in conjunction with Resolution 24-YY.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Council action on this item is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as none of these activities constitute a "project" and/or all of these activities are otherwise exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2),15061(b)(1), 15262, 15273, 15306, and/or 15378 (including subsections 15378(b)(2), (4) and/or (5)), do not commit the City to a definite course of action, and do not constitute discretionary approval of a specific project. If any of these activities were determined to be a “project” for CEQA analysis, this activity falls within the "Common Sense" CEQA exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis. Individual projects will undergo CEQA analysis as necessary.

Section 2. Authorizes the City Manager to allocate, apply, and disburse Cannabis Community Benefit Funds as follows:

Res No. 24-XX 3
a. To address any outstanding funding following the initial allocation of Opioid Settlement Funds toward the funding of one School Resource Officer. i. The School Resource Officer will allocate at least 20% of the proportional share of time that is funded with Cannabis Community Benefit Funds to students in the City’s low resource areas in accordance with Program 26.1 of the Housing Element. Mt. Diablo High School is in a low resource area and Ygnacio Valley High School is located just outside of the area but serves students from the adjacent low resource area.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney Page 43 of 93
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BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD

COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A Resolution Authorizing the use of Opioid
Settlement Funds to Contribute Toward the Cost of
one School Resource Officer
Resolution No. 24-XX
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WHEREAS, in 2021, nationwide settlements were reached to resolve opioid litigation brought by states and local agencies against three pharmaceutical distributors; and WHEREAS, the City chose to participate in the 2021 settlements and began receiving funds in 2023; and
WHEREAS, in 2022, additional settlement agreements were announced with three pharmacy chains and two manufacturers; and
WHEREAS, the City chose to participate in the 2022 settlement agreements and payments are forthcoming; and
WHEREAS, all of the proceeds received by the City must be spent on activities to abate the impacts of the opioid crisis, including the prevention of addiction in vulnerable youth; and WHEREAS, on August 8, 2023, the City Council passed Resolution No. 23-59 amending Resolution No. 23-55 authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit funds; and WHEREAS, on February 27, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 24-YY thereby amending Resolution No. 23-59 and authorizing the disbursement of Cannabis Community Benefit Funds to partially fund one school resource officer; and WHEREAS, this Resolution 24-XX is intended to work in conjunction with Resolution 24- YY.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Council action on this item is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review as none of these activities constitute a "project" and/or all of these activities are otherwise exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2),15061(b)(1), 15262, 15273, 15306, and/or 15378 (including subsections 15378(b)(2), (4) Attachment 5

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and/or (5)), do not commit the City to a definite course of action, and do not constitute discretionary approval of a specific project. If any of these activities were determined to be a “project” for CEQA analysis, this activity falls within the "Common Sense" CEQA exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis. Individual projects will undergo CEQA analysis as necessary.

Section 2. Authorizes
the City Manager to allocate and apply Opioid Settlement Funds to contribute toward the cost of one School Resource Officer.

Section 3. Directs that the School Resource Officer’s proportional share of time that is funded with Opioid Settlement Funds be used for the following Opioid Remediation Uses:
a. Connect people who need help to the help they need (connections to care); b. Address the needs of criminal justice-involved persons; and c. Prevent misuse of opioids.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 24-XX was duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on February 27, 2024.

Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Susanne Meyer Brown
City Attorney

Attachment 6
Mid-Year Update of Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2023-24

Long-Term Financial Stability & Economic Development
 Business Attraction. Provided technical assistance to class A property owners/managers to attract eight new tenants with a total of 274 jobs and facilitated and supported the attraction of several other businesses including Ion Clean Energy, J Crew Outlet, and Chick Fil A.  Business Retention. Facilitated the retention, expansion, and relocation of multiple dealerships owned by Future Automotive Group, supported $250,000 of sales through the buy-one-get-one Shop Concord e-gift card promotion, and awarded $5,000 in grants to 184 businesses through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Small Business Reimbursement Grant program.
 Federal Grants Ad Hoc Committee. Initiated work with a Council Ad Hoc committee with a focus on identifying and securing state and federal funding for City projects.  Urban Forest Service Grant. Secured $1,000,000 from the USDA Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant program that will result in expansion and better management of the City’s urban forest.
 Local Roadway Safety Plan Grant Received. Secured $400,000 in grant funding to enhance the Local Roadway Safety Plan and develop an action plan for implementation.

Quality of Life
 Special Events. Hosted another year of Music & Market series and the Tree Lighting and Mayor’s Sing-Along, processed 55 special event permit applications, produced 23 City events, and 52 farmers market dates, resulting in 130 event days bringing in thousands of attendees, and implemented new online event permitting software to make application and event processing simpler and more efficient.
 Residential Tenant Protections. Developed an ordinance that establishes rent stabilization and just cause for eviction policies for Concord rental properties, helping protect the tenant community from displacement.
 Communications and Outreach. Regularly shared news and information through a variety of platforms, including a semimonthly e-newsletter, mailed communications, the City website, and social media, delivering two issues of the City News & Activity Guide to all mailing addresses, and a four-page Measure V update. The e-newsletter is the most popular news vehicle with about 10,000 subscribers and a 52% average open rate.  Utility Box Artwork Program. Worked in partnership with Concord Art Association to complete installation of twenty additional works of art located on traffic signal cabinets throughout the City.
 Tobacco Retailer Program. Began implementation of City’s updated Tobacco Retailer Program, including development of materials, updated webpage, and education and outreach to retailers and compliance checks.

 Flashvote Online Survey Tool. Launched pilot program to utilize an online survey tool to solicit instant feedback from residents regarding any topic; the first two surveys involved the City’s communication efforts and feedback on homelessness and strategies.  Concord Community Academy. Hosted fall Community Academy resulting in a better- informed community and one participant subsequently applying to serve on a Concord board or commission and two attendees landing permanent full-time positions in the City of Concord.
 Police Department Community Engagement: CIU coordinated ten National Night Out events and three Coffee with a Cop and one Taco with a Cop events, and participated in a presentation at Monument First 5 Center, a Girl Scout tour at the Police Department, City Recreation Services - Trick or Treat Trail, YV Branch Basketball, Barnes and Noble (First 5) Book Reading and several neighborhood watch meetings, along with other events such as Red Ribbon Week and Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, resulting in many officers and community members having casual interactions and relationship building.  Bicycle Rodeo. The Police Department hosted the third annual Bike Rodeo featuring free bicycle helmets and fitting, a bicycle safety course, and bicycle tune-ups; the event also promoted public safety and community outreach and resulted in the donation of more than 100 brand new bicycles for community youth.
 Shop with a Cop and Stuff the Cruiser. On December 3rd, the Police Department hosted the second annual Shop with a Cop and third annual Stuff the Cruiser events, resulting in 12 children receiving $300 in shopping funds, a $200 Safeway gift card, and four police cars being filled with toys for the Monumental Toy Drive.
 Parent Project. The Police Department continued a partnership with the Family Justice Center by hosing the sixteen-week Parent Project parenting program focused on families dealing with adolescent children (ages 10+) with behavioral issues, resulting in efforts to reduce family conflict, decrease juvenile crime, reduce recidivism, and improve school attendance and performance.
 Revitalization and Landscaping Projects. Completion of revitalization projects on Diamond Boulevard, Galaxy Way, Olivera Road, Senior Center, Hillcrest, Willow Pass, Brazil Quarry, and Olivera Road Overpass, and 5 community partner events at Olivera Road, Markham, Hillcrest, Willow Pass, and Todos Santos for a total 725 hours of volunteer activities.  Graffiti Abatement. Completed 3,327 graffiti abatements in high-visibility corridors to improve the visual image of the City, communities, and neighborhoods.  Dumpster Day Event. Completed the annual dumpster day event in partnership with Mt.

Diablo Resource Recovery resulting in 367 residents disposing of 1,320 yards of waste and 150 mattresses, equivalent to (66) 20-yard dumpsters.  Live Strong Health Expo. The annual Live Strong Health Expo at the Concord Senior Center promotes health and education for our 50 and Better (senior) community and families. Over 60 health, resource, and wellness vendors attended the Expo to provide information, prizes, and takeaways for over 400 community members, seniors, and their families. The Expo also

offered various free services, including more than 50 haircuts, 25 dental cleanings and x-rays, 70 COVID vaccines, 27 flu shots, and 56 blood pressure checks.  BASTAS Program. The Commission on Aging and the Concord Senior Center orchestrated "Be a Santa to a Senior" (BASTAS), a service program that aims to spread holiday cheer among seniors who may be feeling lonely, in financial distress, or are less likely to receive gifts during the festive season. This year, over 15 businesses participated as tree hosts and provided gifts to over 500 seniors in the Concord area.
 Recreation Services Growth. Recreation programs experienced considerable growth and increased engagement across a wide range of age groups and interests. Enhanced activities tailored for teens and kids, such as Teen Treks and expanded summer camps, have been introduced, catering to diverse age ranges and interests. New recreational events like the Floating Pumpkin Patch and Concord's Got Talent have been successfully introduced. Collaborations and infrastructure improvements have been notable, including the successful completion of maintenance projects and the establishment of innovative amenities like the Outdoor Fitness Area. These efforts have contributed significantly to community well-being and engagement.

Public Safety
 SUAS (Drone) Program. During FY 2023-24 the drone program consisted of 12 pilots who are part 107 certified to operate the drones to support patrol operations. Two new pilots were added during this fiscal year bringing the total number of pilots to 14. There are currently 12 drones in our inventory, which are used for both interior and exterior searches. During this fiscal year, there were approximately349 drone deployments and 28 rescue missions. Drones continue to be a valuable resource for patrol operations.  ALPR Cameras (Automated License Plate Readers). During FY 2023-24 there have been 57 active ALPR cameras in the City of Concord. During this timeframe there has been over 387 ALPR alerts in the City of Concord. This has contributed to the recovery of over 34 felony vehicles in the City of Concord. ALPR cameras have been a valuable to for both patrol and investigations. The cameras have contributed to approximately 177 cases that were advanced or solved due to ALPR leads generated from our system.
 Cleanwater Program. Met the Trash Load Reduction compliance goal of 90% as required by the Municipal Regional Permit, through implementing visual assessment strategies, and installing the latest round of full trash capture devices in city storm drain inlets throughout the city, which now total over 450.
 Public Safety Vehicle Cameras and Vehicle Network Connectivity Systems. Installed new vehicle dash cameras and upgraded the computer system’s core networking equipment resulting in improved reliability, enhanced overall video quality, and ten-fold increase in network download speeds.
 Safety Interview Room Video System Upgrade. Implementation of a new Police Interview Room Video System that flows into a single repository of all digital evidence, resulting in

improved coordination of evidence between the Concord Police Department and District Attorney.
 Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS). Volunteers logged 3,300 hours of service with a work value to the City of $123,150.
 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Reintroduced in-person Basic CERT training with a shortened delivery schedule and an updated FEMA curriculum, resulting in 29 students successfully graduating from the program and development of partnership with Mount Diablo High School to embed the Concord Teen CERT program in their Emergency Response Capstone Course in spring, 2024.
 Contra Costa County Health Services A3 Program. Starting in August 2023, the Police Department responded to 98 calls promptly identified as mental health crisis incidents.

Among these, 52 calls were diverted to the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) without additional law enforcement involvement, while 16 necessitated a joint response involving both MCRT and the Police Department. In approximately 30 instances, MCRT was unavailable or alternative call resolutions were pursued. This data sheds light on the frequency of apparent mental health crisis calls addressed by our officers and underscores the City of Concord's collaborative efforts with Contra Costa Health Services to develop and maximize the utilization of this crucial mental health service within the community.  Office of Traffic Safety Grant. The Police Department secured a $275,000 grant from the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), marking a $100,000 increase from last year's grant amount. This OTS grant is designated to bolster selective traffic enforcement, education, and training initiatives, focusing on areas such as DUI enforcement, pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, and combating distracted driving. The grant will fund these activities from October 2023 through September 2024. Notably, since July 2023, the OTS enforcement operations have resulted in 10 DUI arrests.
 Major Crimes, Special Victims, and Financial Crimes Units. MCU investigated two separate murders which resulted in the arrest of suspects in both cases; one was the murder of a grandmother, and the other was a fentanyl overdose. SVU coordinated a human trafficking operation in Contra Costa County, collaborating with the DA's office and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. This proactive online undercover operation led to the apprehension of six child predators. FCU solved a large multi-county organized retail theft ring where losses exceeded $100,000. An arrest was made, and the case was sent to the DA’s office.
 Electronic Signage Installation. The installation of flashing beacons at the Willow Pass Park Pedestrian Crossing, which has long been a priority for City staff, park users, and the Parks Recreation and Open Space Commission, was inaugurated on November 20, 2023. The project improves pedestrian safety at Willow Pass Community Park by employing rapid rectangular flashing beacons across Salvio Street. In addition, nine permanent speed feedback signs were installed throughout the City as a part of the citywide neighborhood traffic-calming program.

Roadway and Other Infrastructure Maintenance
 Measure V CIP Projects: Significant Roadway Improvements. Completion of major paving projects, including Treat Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation (Phase 1) and Oak Grove Pavement Rehabilitation (Phase 3), simultaneously at a busy intersection, with close coordination to minimize public disruption, including communication through notifications, signage, message boards, and project webpages, and coordination with Walnut Creek informing drivers of increased traffic on Ygnacio Valley Road during construction. Two additional major corridors receiving substantial paving rehabilitation included Willow Pass Road (between Hwy 4 and Landana Drive) and Meadow Lane/Market Street (from Monument Blvd to Willow Pass Rd), addressing longstanding ride quality issues along these heavily traveled roadways. In addition, Concord Boulevard (from Sunset Ave to Bailey Rd) received upgrades to install buffered bike lanes, along with new surface paving, as part of the City’s Bicycle, Pedestrian & Safe Routes to Transit Plan.
 Sidewalk Repair Program. 78 property owners took advantage of the City’s sidewalk replacement program. This is the second all-time high for a six-month period since the program began in 2017 (the other all-time high was 94 in the first half of 2021). The work involves the removal and replacement of sidewalk, curb, and gutter. Property owners have also taken advantage of slicing lifts from their sidewalks in lieu of removal and replacement, saving them money while being able to reduce trip hazards.

Customer Service
 Public Works Responses to Concord Connect. Responded to 1,310 public requests for service through Concord Connect. Improved public interface through updated Concord Connect closeout procedures to notify the public when a work order request has been closed vs. closing it when the request is sent to another management system.  SolarAPP+. Implementation of this instant automated Solar PV permitting software allows applicants to obtain permits online instantly at the time of application with no wait for plan review.
 Building Code Enforcement. In the 2023-24 budget, a new Building Inspector position specifically for Building Code Enforcement (BCE) was approved. In October 2023, the position was filled, and it promptly started addressing BCE cases. This targeted approach has led to enhancements in BCE case follow-up and achieving code compliance. Metrics are not yet available; however, data showing the success of this position will be available after 12 months of implementation.

Organizational Health & Employee Success
 Teambuilding for Executives. Completed an initial retreat and series of meetings resulting in the development of shared vision and norms for the City’s Executive Team.  Support Employee Morale. Hosted two large all-employee events to celebrate staff/City accomplishments and to provide an opportunity for employees to connect with each other.

These included a lunchtime picnic at Concord Community Park and a holiday social at Willow Pass Center.
 Breakfast with the City Manager. The City Manager held monthly breakfasts with employees representing a cross section of the organization to touch base on the employee experience working in Concord and to aid cross-departmental connections amongst employees.  Leadership Concord. Developed and launched a unique, Concord focused management/supervisor certificate program that integrates the City’s Mission, Vision, Values, customer-service expectations, and other essential aspects of supervision/management within the City of Concord. Participation in the training program is mandatory for all newly promoted and newly hired managers and open to all other management employees. The program goes live in March 1, 2024.
 Recruitment and Selection. Reduced the Citywide vacancy rate from 12.4% (53 positions) to

7.7% (32 positions), resulting in better service delivery and reduced workloads for existing staff.
 Training and Workforce Development. Improved support to all City departments by successfully re-launching the Citywide Employee Learning and Organizational Development Program—allowing all employees to participate in a variety of skill training opportunities.

City of Concord
Community Development Department Memorandum
DATE: February 27, 2024
TO: Valerie Barone, City Manager
FROM: Sophia Huckabay, Housing Manager
SUBJECT: Rent Registry Fee Summary
The Council introduced a Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance on February 13, 2024, and anticipates second reading on March 5, 2024, which will result in an Ordinance go-live date of April 4, 2024. While the tenant protections and regulations go-live as of April 4, 2024, the City has delayed accepting tenant and property owner petitions until October 2024, to allow time for the hiring and training of new staff to assist with the implementation of the program.

Council has directed staff to ensure that the program is full-cost recovery.

Consequently, implementation of this more robust set of regulations will require an increase to the City’s rent registry fees.

In short, in FY 2024-25, the program is anticipated to cost $684,000 and program revenues are projected to be $690,000.

The proposed fees for property owners to be part of Rent Registry in FY 2024-25 are:
 Partially covered unit (i.e., a unit subject to Just Cause for Eviction regulations only):
o FY 2024-25: $29 per unit
 Fully covered unit (i.e., a unit subject to both Rent Stabilization and Just Cause for Eviction regulations):
o FY 2024-25: $47 per unit

ANALYSIS
Below is information outlining the City’s projected costs to implement the new program and anticipated revenues, based on the proposed rent registry fees.

Rent registry fees are collected on a fiscal year basis, so the fees Council is being asked to adopt as part of its mid-year budget actions will apply to the rent registry for Fiscal Year 2024-25.

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Program Costs
Total FY 2024-25 program operating costs are projected to be $684,000. Table 1 below shows the components of the costs and the text below Table 1 more fully describes each cost center.

TABLE 1: PROGRAM COSTS
Cost Center FY 2024-25
Staff (equates to 3 full time
staff members—but only

2.5 are staff additions)
$459,000
Rent Registry Software
Administration (the
purchase, start-up and
implementation of the new
rent registry software)
$ 140,000
Hearing Officer (this will
be provided through a
contract with an
independent, professional
hearing officer(s))
$ 25,000
Outreach and Education
(costs associated with
translating materials into
languages other than
English and mailings)
$ 20,000
Tenant/Landlord
Housing Counseling
(costs associated with
tenant counselors and
tenant legal support
contracts)
$ 40,000
Total $ 684,000
Staff:

City staff time would be required to administer the rent registration program and the rent stabilization and just cause for eviction policy provisions. These activities include, but are not limited to, compliance monitoring, processing petitions, work with a program administrator, drafting communication and conduction outreach/training with the public, responding to public inquiries, managing program contracts, and managing hearings and production of related reports. Staff will also be required to process rent registry payments, conduct follow up, perform collection efforts and process property liens when required.

These new responsibilities require the addition of two and a half new staff positions: a full-time Housing Program Analyst position, a full-time Administrative Secretary position,

and a half-time Account Clerk II position. Additionally, the two existing Housing staff (the Housing Manager and the Housing Program Analyst) will allocate 25% of their time to the rent registry and tenant protection programs.

In other words, three full-time equivalent staff positions are necessary to run the new programs, and 2.5 of the 3 positions will be new staff additions. New staff would need to be hired shortly after program adoption.

Rent Registry Software Administration:

The Rent Registry software administration will be more expensive in FY 2024-25 than the following years, as it includes start-up costs. Specifically, staff and the new software provider will need to design, deploy, train, and integrate data from the previous rent registry software as part of launching the new software. Once the new Rent Registry software is up and running, only the cost to maintain the software system and program would continue. As a result, it will cost the City $140,000 in FY 2024-25 and $90,000 in the following four years. The contract to purchase the new software system will be before Council on March 26, 2024.

Hearing Officer:

The City Attorney is working to identify and contract with professional, independent hearing officers to serve this function for the City of Concord. Hearing Officers will only be paid when assigned to resolve an appeal. The cost on average for an assigned hearing officer is anticipated to be approximately $5,000 per petition case. Based on information compiled from comparable jurisdictions, staff anticipates receiving five petitions in the first year (FY 2024-25), with an average of 38 petitions annually thereafter. These numbers translate to an estimated costs of $25,000 in the first year and $190,000 thereafter.

There are no costs to the tenant to file a petition; the costs are carried by the program.

Property owner petitions require the establishment of a reimbursement account with the City upon filing of a petition. The original amount collected will be $5,000, and all costs for hearing the petition will be paid from the reimbursement account. If the account drops below $1,000 dollars, the petitioner will be required to add funds to the account.

No decision will be rendered until the full costs of the decision are paid by the property owner. Any funds still in the account after completion of the hearing will be returned to the property owner. Property owner petition costs and revenue are not factored into the cost or revenue for the program as they are required to be full cost recovery at the time they occur.

Outreach and Education
A new ordinance will require the creation of various documents and resources for public use including, but not limited to, petition and other legal forms, program and resource flyers, training materials for the rent registry, community workshop materials, a program handbook, frequently asked questions and a dedicated webpage. Many of these items will be translated into Spanish. A citywide educational program flyer will be mailed to

every residential mailbox as the new regulations begin and in subsequent years information will be included annually the City newsletter that is mailed to all Concord addresses—as well as other standard forms of communication with the community.

The $20,000 cost projection relates to the cost of translation services, material production costs, and mailing costs.

Tenant/Landlord Housing Counseling
Staff anticipates a significant and on-going need for program education, housing counseling, and legal services. The City has existing contracts for tenant and landlord counseling and for tenant legal advice through ECHO Housing. Based on information collected from comparable jurisdictions, staff anticipates that ECHO Housing will receive a significant increased volume of requests for providing tenants and property owner counseling, including increased requests for legal support to tenants. Consequently, staff anticipates increasing expenditures in this category from the current annual contribution of $10,000 to $40,000 a year.

Program Revenue/Cost to Property Owners
Total FY 2024-25 revenues are anticipated to be $684,000.

To establish appropriate fees for those units covered by both rent control and just cause for eviction protections, i.e., “fully-covered units,” and those units only subject to just cause for eviction protections, i.e., “partially-covered units,” staff evaluated how the program will be administered.

The costs of program administration are proposed to be allocated among three layers: a general “program” layer (calculated at 55% of costs), a “just cause for eviction” layer (20% of total costs), and a “rent stabilization” layer (25% of costs). Such allocations correspond with the amount of resources anticipated to be spent administering each component of the program. Table 2 illustrates this concept and identifies key example tasks associated with each program component. This list is not exhaustive; the tasks below are identified for illustrative purposes only.

TABLE 2. FEE LAYERS AND EXAMPLE ASSOCIATED TASKS
Program Layer (55%)—Applies to all units in the program (approximately 18,100 units)  Departmental administration and management
 Database development and maintenance
 Rent Registry administration (software and software management costs)  Public education and outreach
 Housing counseling and legal services
 Billing and collection of the Rent Registry Fee
 Preparing reports

Just Cause for Eviction Layer (20%)—Applies to all units in the program (approximately 18,100 units)
 Administration of permanent and temporary relocation
 Assistance provisions
 Administration of Ellis Act provisions
 Administration of eviction-related complaints
Rent Stabilization Layer (25%)—Applies to only those units subject to rent stabilization (approximately 9,200 units)
 Administration of petitions and hearings
The FY 2024-25 Program Costs translate into the following Rent Registry Fee ranges:
 Partially covered unit:
o FY 2024-25: $29 per unit
 Fully covered unit:
o FY 2024-25: $47 per unit
Based on these fees, it is anticipated that the City will collect approximately $690,000 in FY 2024-25. Staff will evaluate actual costs and actual revenue prior to proposing fees to the Council for Fiscal Year 2025-26; FY 2025-26 fees will return to Council next year in 2025 as part of the next mid-year budget update.

Amount Spent Encumbered Balance Progress Update
Resources:

ARPA Funding 27,040,883$
583,368
ARPA Update
Interest earnings thru December
Fiscal Status as of 12/31/2023
Description
Attachment 8
7,000,000 $ 5,637,800
$
Allocations:

Total ARPA funds
All funds are expected to expended this calendar year. See Attachment 9 for a detailed listing.
27,624,251
Support to Nonprofits $
84,245
Buildout of the rescue van expected to be complete May 2024 with delivery expected June 2024.
-
300,150
15,556 850,000
Cameras & Lightling
Parking Garage Maintenance
Civic Center Greening 216,500 Project is currently in design with construction beginning in April/May.

ARPA funds will be fully expended prior to December 2024.

Public Safety Technology
1,281,324
172,227
- 120,000 120,000PD Rescue Van
834,444
All ARPA funds have been expended as of the date of this report. Cameras have been ordered and arrived this month (Feb). Cabling and installation being scheduled.
1,500,000
The remaining funds will be expended; a PO is in progress to encumber the funds.
2,176
43,678
2,000,000 1,685,232
2,166,957 106,733 766,203
$ -
458,494 141,787 - Funds will be fully expended before December 2024.

Meadow Lane Paving
3,000,000 2,809,800
Staff anticipates $20,000 will remain after the current round of grant checks are disbursed. Staff will bring forward recommendations related to any un- spent funds in June with the Mid-Cycle Budget Update.

The Police Department and Recreation Services will be utilizing the remaining funding this summer.

Support for the Unhoused
Support for Small Businesses 314,768
City Projects/Public Safety 999,832
$ 1,362,200
2,609,133 6,500,000 2,891,035
1,294,021
316,707
151,950
Project is substantially complete and anticipate approximately $760k of ARPA funds will remain. Staff will bring forward recommendations for reallocation in June as part of the Mid-Cycle Budget update.

Downtown Cleanliness
Funding swap will be proposed in June to extend the time period to expend these funds.
38,250
213,055 304,399
Project has been designed and quoted. Due to the snow, summer implementation planned.

Internet at Camp Concord
85,624
The 2024 Youth Scholarship Program application period launched in January with strong interest. All remaining ARPA funds are anticipated to be utilitiled by the end of the peak summer programming period (this August). 93,631
Trash receptacles are installed. Remaining funds to be used for wraps and commonly used replacement parts.
100,000 -
Recreation Scholarship Pilot
Trash Resceptacles
100,000
100,000
100,000
23,915 67,429
Overnight Summer Camp Pilot 14,376
6,369
Work is expected to be completed by May 2024. 62,606 500,000 393,644 43,750

Fiscal Status as of 12/31/2023
ARPA Update
Expenditure of allocation is complete.
225,878
Community Engagement 91,900 91,900 - Staff is returning at the Mid-Cycle Budget Review in June 2024 with recommendations for reallocation to the General Fund.
139,983
-
43,017 recommendations related to any un-spent funds in June as part of the Mid- Cycle Budget update.

General Fund Revenue Loss - Expenditure of allocation is complete.

Expenditure of allocation is complete.
6,552,706
Employee COVID-19 Testing
Program
1,000,000
183,000
6,552,706
350,000 124,122
Clinical Caseworker is funded by PLHA grant; staff will bring forward CORE Team: Clinical Caseworker
Description
500,000Special Events
Progress UpdateBalance
355,014 69,986 75,000
Sound Operator 125,000
Amount Spent Encumbered
1,000,000
- Expenditure of allocation is complete. 100,000
200,000
Expenditure of allocation is complete.
-
Kitikama 75,000
-
Festival Latino
Expenditure of allocation is complete.
- 75,000 To be spent in fall 2024.
69,986
200,000
100,000
July 4th
55,014
Commercial Rent Relief Program
Total ARPA Allocations $ 27,177,606 $ 18,250,874 $ 2,470,268 $ 6,456,464 Remaining Amount to be Allocated $ 446,645 Staff will bring forward recommendations related to any un-spent funds in June with the Mid-Cycle Budget Update.

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