RESOLUTION NO. RES-2025-097
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF RECREATIONAL AREA BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA AND THE RINCON VALLEY UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS WHEREAS, on January 30, 1996, the City of Santa Rosa and the Rincon Valley Union School District ("District") entered into a Joint Powers Agreement ("Agreement") for the joint development and use of a 7-acre recreational site located within the Skyhawk Subdivision, which includes a playground, parking lot, upper play meadow, and lower play meadow ("Joint Use Areas"); and WHEREAS, the Joint Use Areas have been successfully operated as a shared resource to benefit both the public and students of the District; and WHEREAS, the District has requested amendments to the Agreement to enhance student safety by restricting public access to the lower play meadow ("Lower Meadow") during school hours through the installation of a security fence and gates; and WHEREAS, the City and the District have negotiated a First Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, that grants the District the right to install the fence at its sole expense, subject to City review and approval, while maintaining public access outside of school hours; and WHEREAS, the First Amendment also outlines the District’s responsibilities regarding design approval, installation, maintenance, insurance, and emergency access.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Santa Rosa approves the First Amendment to the Joint Powers Agreement for Development and Use of Recreational Area with the Rincon Valley Union School District, attached to this resolution as Exhibit A and made a part of herein. / / /
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council authorizes the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, to execute the First Amendment and any related documents necessary to implement the terms of the Agreement, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSED this 3rd day of June, 2025.
AYES: (6) Mayor Stapp, Vice Mayor Alvarez, Council Members Bañuelos, Fleming, MacDonald, Rogers NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (1) Council Member Okrepkie
ABSTAIN: (0)
RECUSE: (0)
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ Deputy City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ________________________
City Attorney
Exhibit A – First Amendment to Joint Powers Agreement for Development and Use of Recreational Area Reso. No. RES-2025-097
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