City of Sonoma Agenda Item Summary Meeting: City Council - 17 Feb 2021
Department Staff Contact Administration Colleen Ferguson, PW Director/City Engineer Lisa Janson, Senior Management Analyst
Agenda Item Title
Receive Findings and Conclusions of the “Parks for All” Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee and File the “Parks for All” Measure M Annual Report 2019-2020
Summary
The purpose of this item is for the Sonoma City Council to receive the findings and conclusions from the Citizens Oversight Committee on “Parks for All” Measure M Annual Report 2019-2020.
Sonoma County voters in 2018 overwhelmingly approved “Parks for All” Measure M, a one- eighth-cent sales tax to support county and city parks for 10 years. Two-thirds of the funds go to Sonoma County for its regional parks and one-third is divided among the cities, according to population size. The measure’s expenditure plan outlines appropriate uses for the revenue. The county and cities each determines how best to prioritize the allocated funding, and a citizen oversight committee ensures the funding is spent as intended. In fiscal year 2019-20, the total Parks Measure M tax revenue was $12.3 million. The City of Sonoma received $131,795 of that revenue. The annual report certifies that city and county park’s departments have adopted budgets for Parks and Recreation that meet or exceed their baseline budget per Sonoma County Ordinance 6238.
During this period the City of Sonoma allocated 75 percent of its first-year Measure M funds for future park improvements. The City will work with the community to prioritize future projects. The City invested the remaining funds in the Montini Preserve, contracting with Sonoma Ecology Center to manage the preserve. Projects included maintaining trails, assessing hazardous trees, managing vegetation to reduce wildfire risk and controlling invasive plants.
On December 8, 2020, the Parks Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee certified that the Measure M Annual Report complies with the requirements of the expenditure plan. Sonoma Valley’s representative on the Citizens Oversight Committee is Karen Collins, appointed by District 1 County Supervisor Susan Gorin. The Committee is now conveying their findings and conclusions to the Board of Supervisors and to all the City Councils that the 2019-2020 Annual Report meets the intent of the measure and conveys to the public how funds were spent to support parks, and what fund balances remain to spend on parks in future years. On January 26, 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors received the findings and conclusions from the Citizens Oversight Committee on “Parks for All” Measure M Annual Report 2019-2020.
The Annual Report is also a tool for communicating to the public the impact of these dollars in providing essential park services to the community.
Recommended Council Action-
Receive findings and conclusions of the “Parks for All” Measure M Citizens Oversight Committee and file the “Parks for All” Measure M Annual Report 2019-2020.
Alternative Actions
Council discretion.
Financial Impact
No direct financial impact.
Environmental Review Status Environmental Impact Report Approved/Certified Negative Declaration No Action Required Exempt Action Requested Not Applicable
Attachments
“Parks for All” Measure M Annual Report 2019- 2020 Maintenance of Effort Summary for County and Cities, Findings and Conclusions from Citizens Oversight Committee December 8, 2020
Alignment with Council Goals: Not Applicable
Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:
CC:
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Annual Report 2019 – 2020
Measure M 2018 – 2028
Your Sales Tax In Action
Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor Sonoma County Regional Parks Thank You, Sonoma County, for Supporting Your Parks
Measure M Citizens In November 2018, Sonoma County voters resoundingly passed Measure M “Parks for All.” Not only does the measure Oversight Committee provide a one-eighth-cent sales tax, or roughly $12 million annually, to improve and expand local parks, it creates a foundation for new and robust collaborations among the county and its nine cities. “To provide transparency and ensure fiscal Together, we are working to deliver benefits to all of you who depend on city and county parks for your health, your accountability.” well-being and your connections to the natural world. The first fiscal year of Measure M — July 2019 through June 2020 — occurred during a time of immense upheaval in John Mills, Chair Karen Collins our community. Repeated fires, power outages, extreme heat events and a global pandemic challenged park agencies Rhonda M. Ahanotu to maintain basic services while the demand for parks and outdoor activities increased rapidly. Meredith Rennie Maria Membrila Out of crisis, however, comes opportunity. Dan Condron Foothill Regional Park burned entirely during the Kincade wildfire and bore the brunt of the fight that kept the fire from Carol Eber entering Windsor. This prompted Sonoma County Regional Parks to adopt a “climate durable” approach to rebuilding burned parks. Wildfires are no longer once-in-a-lifetime experiences and this new infrastructure will better withstand future fires.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, local park agencies have innovated programming to serve youth remotely or in small stable groups. We created new camps, interpretive programs and ways to support children and families through distance learning. We also have seen more people than ever visiting our parks, with many people trying new outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking and camping.
What follows is a report on the first-year expenditures from Measure M. Thank you for supporting for your local and regional parks. We are striving to maintain trust and transparency on how your park agencies used these funds to benefit parks in Sonoma County. Also, and just as importantly, we want to use this report to celebrate our collective successes working towards Parks for All.
We think you will agree that, even against the backdrop of so many dramatic of events in our community, your park agencies are giving you what you were promised in the form of better maintained parks, new and expanded parks and trails and programs that serve Sonoma County residents now and for generations to come.
In gratitude,
Bert Whitaker, Director Melanie Parker, Deputy Director Sonoma County Regional Parks
SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 2 Revenue & Expenditures
About Measure M SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS
Sonoma County voters Maintenance, Improve Natural in 2018 overwhelmingly Safety, Recreation Access Resources City Parks Total approved Measure M, REVENUE 25.0% 23.4% 18.3% 33.3% a one-eighth-cent sales tax to support county Sales Tax Revenue 3,084,786 2,887,359 2,258,063 4,109,075 12,339,283 and city parks for 10 years. Interest Income 3,844 10,584 7,213 21,011 42,651 Two-thirds of the funds go to Sonoma County Miscellaneous for its regional parks and one-third is divided Total 3,088,630 2,897,943 2,265,276 4,130,086 12,381,934 among the cities, according to population size. EXPENDITURES The measure’s expenditure plan outlines appropriate Salaries & Benefits 287,922 798,548 575,800 398,015 2,060,285 uses for the revenue. Services & Supplies: The county and cities each determines how best to Road & Trail 90,096 84,394 174,490 prioritize the allocated Management funding, and a citizen Vegetation Management 380,271 26,960 407,231 oversight committee & Fire Fuel Reduction ensures the funding is spent as intended. Park Facilities 187,161 294,807 481,968 & Landscape In fiscal year 2019-20, the total tax revenue Public Engagement 122,228 39,967 162,195 was $12.3 million. & Equity Equipment 191,389 339,516 148,415 25,021 704,342 continues Administration 66,205 161,708 214,689 442,602 & Miscellaneous Capital Projects 1,971,156 12,500 205,002 2,188,658 Total 2,793,930 1,434,500 1,319,175 1,074,165 6,621,771
SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 3 Fiscal Overview
The cities and the county TOTAL Road & Trail can use the money to: EXPENDITURES Management In Thousands • Invest in maintenance of Dollars Vegetaon of parks, trails, signs, Salaries & Management & 174 buildings and other Benefits 2,060 Fire Fuel Reducon infrastructure 407 Park Facilies • Improve playgrounds, 482 & Landscape sports fields, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor 162 Public centers Engagement • Improve park access by Main& Equitytenance, Safety, Recreaon 704 extending or building trails, E 3,08quipmen9 t bike paths, coastal trails 2,794 and river trails 443 Administraon 2,189 • Reduce wildfire risks Capital Impr& Miscellaneouove Accesss Projects through vegetation 2,898 management 1,435 • Open new parkland to the public Natural Resources REVENUE & Maintenance, Safety, Recreaon • Protect natural resources, 2,265 EXPENDITURES including waterways and 3,089 BY CATEGORY 1,319 wildlife habitat In Thousands 2,794 City Parks • Offer recreation, education of Dollars Improve Access and health programs 4,130 2,898 in parks 1,074 1,435 This report offers a detailed accounting of how the Natural Resources Revenue county and cities spent 2,265 Expenditures these dollars and where they are accruing savings 1,319 for future projects. City Parks 4,130 1,074
Revenue SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll Expenditures 4 Revenue & Expenditures by Category & City
At a Glance SONOMA COUNTY REGIONAL PARKS
Maintenance, Improve Natural Miles of Trails 276 Expenditure Plan Category Safety, Recreation Access Resources City Parks
Campsites 200 Beginning Balance 118,846 111,240 86,995 158,303 Revenue 3,088,630 2,897,943 2,265,276 4,130,086 Regional 15,506 Parks Acres Expenditures 2,793,930 1,434,500 1,319,175 1,074,165
Open Space Acres 1,576 Available Balance for Future Years 413,546 1,574,683 1,033,096 3,214,223
Regional Parks 58 City Parks and Recreation Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Beginning Balance 4,083 3,493 5,514 City Parks 242 Revenue 106,114 90,717 143,189 Playgrounds 204 Expenditures 71,641 15,000 142,843 Programs 3,432 Available Balance for Future Years 38,555 79,210 5,860
Participants 371,311 Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa
Volunteers 4,628 Beginning Balance 27,456 19,116 77,465 Revenue 714,519 498,057 2,028,377 Community 20 Gardens Expenditures 519,000 250,968 496 Available Balance for Future Years 222,975 266,205 2,105,346
Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor Beginning Balance 5,097 5,097 12,600 Revenue 90,218 131,795 327,101 Expenditures 11,733 33,380 29,103 Available Balance for Future Years 83,582 103,512 310,597
SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 5 PARKS Sonoma County Regional Parks SONOMA
REGIONAL COUNTY Sonoma County Regional Parks protects the natural resources, public safety and provides recreation opportunities on more than 15,500 acres across 58 parks, trails and marinas. Here are some examples of how Measure M funds are being used to fund priority park projects, deferred maintenance and other activities. Regional Parks Funding & Supporting Organizations New Lawson Trail at Hood Mountain Regional Parks achieves its Measure M goals by leveraging Hikers, cyclists and equestrians have new access to a section of wilderness in partnerships with a variety Sonoma Valley’s Mayacamas Mountains, thanks to a recently constructed trail of organizations, including at Hood Mountain Regional Park and Open Space Preserve. The Lawson Trail the following: provides the first public access to the 247-acre “Lawson Expansion” on the Sonoma County Regional western flank of Hood Mountain. Parks Foundation, Ag + Open Space, Sonoma Land Trust, California Coastal Conservancy, Renovated Boat Launch at Doran Park California State Parks, California Recreational boaters and sport fishers are enjoying an entirely renovated boat Department of Boating & launch area at Doran Beach. Additional improvements, made possible with Waterways, Habitat Conservation Measure M funds, include the renovated parking lots, fish-cleaning station, Fund, Redwood Empire Mountain Boaters enjoy a renovated launch ramp. Bike Alliance, Sonoma County boat-wash station and a fully ADA-accessible kayak launch. Trails Council, Sonoma Mountain Institute, Cal Fire, California Conservation Corps, Sonoma Energy Efficient Lighting at Arnold Field Valley Wildlands Collaborative, Regional Parks installed new LED athletic field lights at Arnold Field in Sonoma. H & L Mohring & Sons, Corben The LED technology requires less energy, decreases light pollution and creates Glazier, Ron and Thomas Crane, safer nighttime playing conditions for athletes. Ward Ranch Livestock, Falk Land and Livestock, Marin Sonoma Weed Management Cooper Creek Expansion to Taylor Mountain Area, Sonoma County Ag Regional Parks assumed ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the Commissioner, Community Action Partnership, Redwood Empire 54-acre Cooper Creek addition to Taylor Mountain Regional Park. This new Food Bank, Laguna Foundation, parkland connects with more southeast Santa Rosa neighborhoods. It also creates Sonoma Ecology Center, the long-term option for connecting Taylor Mountain to Spring Lake via the Landpaths, UC Davis Marine Lab, Southeast Greenway in Santa Rosa. Kashia Band of Pomo, Catholic Charities, Sonoma County Library, Locating a campsite is easier with a new NOAA, Santa Rosa City School New Online Camping Reservation System camping reservation system. District, Roseland School District, Staff launched a new online reservation system for booking a campground stay. Sonoma County Office of Education, Pepperwood This new system offers mobile-friendly technology and improved functionality, Preserve, Sonoma Valley making it easier to locate and reserve a campsite. Athletic Corps SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 6 PARKS SONOMA
REGIONAL COUNTY Improved Habitats for Wildlife Crews completed the first phase of wildlife-friendly fencing at Taylor Mountain along an important wildlife corridor adjacent to neighborhoods. They also removed 2 miles of derelict fencing to reduce hazards to wildlife.
Enhanced Communication and Radio Equipment for Public Safety Regional Parks invested in a dedicated radio frequency, portable radios and other equipment to enhance communications in remote park areas. This equipment also enables park rangers to communicate with other public safety professionals including Sonoma County Sheriff’s deputies, California Department of Fish and Wildlife wardens and California State Parks rangers during emergencies. Rangers can now provide an improved public safety response throughout Sonoma County. Trying out new radio equipment. Ongoing Prescribed Fires in Sonoma Valley Regional Parks successfully implemented its second prescribed fire on 25 acres at Sonoma Valley Regional Park. This prescribed fire reduces the risk of wildfire ignition along Highway 12 in Sonoma Valley, helps control invasive grasses and furthered a strong working relationship with Cal Fire. Additionally, 55 park employees received training in basic wildland firefighting skills to support prescribed fires and wildfire recovery within the parks.
Conservation Grazing on Parklands Regional Parks expanded grazing to 10 parks, totaling more than 4,500 acres. Grazing on public lands is an effective and efficient way to manage grasslands, enhance biodiversity, reduce fire risks and support local agriculture. Regional Parks continues to expand sheep, goat and cattle grazing to meet conservation and vegetation management goals. Prescribed burn at Sonoma Valley Regional Park. Detection and Removal of Invasive Plants Regional Parks identified a “Watch List” of more than 60 invasive plant species through an early detection and rapid response program. Following the Kincade Fire in Foothill Regional Park, natural resource staff were able to successfully treat a highly invasive weed that invaded after the fire and would have outcompeted native plants Grazing helps with conservation. as the natural areas of the park recover.
SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 7 PARKS SONOMA
REGIONAL COUNTY Career Pathways for Youth Regional Parks works with cross sector partners to develop the work-readiness skills in teens and young adults. In 2019-20, nine youth crew interns performed more than 3,200 hours of project work. This included creating firebreaks, building and restoring trails, removing old barbed wire fencing to enhance wildlife corridors and eliminating invasive exotic plants.
Welcoming Latinx Communities to Parks The Caminitos program introduces Spanish-speaking families with preschool-age children to the wonders of parks and nature. Through innovative partnerships, these guided bilingual field trips promote park literacy and healthy outdoor recreation. This year the program has engaged 138 community members at five regional parks. Youth volunteers remove a barbed-wire fence.
Youth Exploring Sonoma Coast (YES Coast) Youth Exploring Sonoma Coast is a yearlong program that connects underserved youth, 13-18 years old, to the natural wonders of the Sonoma Coast. For many, it is their first experience walking on a beach and spending a night outdoors. Last year, 27 participants visited coastal parks exploring outdoor careers, conducting stewardship projects, learning about natural resources and trying out recreational activities. The program builds on research showing that multiple experiences in nature at a young age increases environmental advocacy and promotes lifelong health.
Expanded Recreation Programs Regional Parks’ recreation programs introduce participants to new ways to experience their parks and support healthy lifestyles with environmentally aware attitudes. New and expanded recreation programs allowed low cost access to more than 300 participants who experienced lakes, river and coast parks by water. New recreation classed included introduction to kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding, moonlight paddles, surf and kayak camps and boat rentals at Spring Lake. YES Coast participants get a surfing lesson. For More Information Please visit parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov
SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 8 PARKS Regional Parks Measure M Project Highlights SONOMA
REGIONAL COUNTY
6 CLOVERDALE 1. Lawson Trail at Hood Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve 6
2. Renovated Boat Launch Facility at Doran Beach
3. Energy efficient lighting at Arnold Field
HEALDSBURG 4. Cooper Creek Expansion to Taylor Mountain Regional Park & Open Space Preserve 6 7 WINDSOR 5. Improved wildlife habitat projects: Taylor Mountain, Tolay Lake
6 6. Expanded grazing in Regional Parks: Foothill, Gualala, Tolay, Taylor, SANTA ROSA 1 North Sonoma Mountain, Crane Creek, Laguna Trail, Helen Putnam, Mark West, Cloverdale 6 4 6 5 SEBASTOPOL 8 6 7. Youth Exploring the Sonoma Coast: Doran, Stillwater Cove ROHNERT PARK 6 7 8. Taylor Mountain Play Area 2 COTATI 3 SONOMA 9. New maintenance shop at Tolay Lake Regional Park PETALUMA 6 10 5 6 10. Trail renovations at Helen Putnam Regional Park 9
SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 9 City Parks Across Sonoma County
The nine incorporated cities in Sonoma County share one-third of the monies raised by Measure M, more than $4.1 million in fiscal year 2019-20. Measure M funds are being used to fund park projects, deferred maintenance and other activities.
Cloverdale Cloverdale worked on deferred projects with Measure M funds. At City Park, Vintage Meadows Park, Clark Park and Furber Park, crews removed more than 1,000 cubic yards of rubber mulch from playgrounds and installed new wood chips.
Showing wear and tear, the large spiral slide and two climbing structures at Vintage Meadows Park were also replaced with new equipment. Additionally, Measure M funds supported two staff members who worked to reduce wildfire risks by clearing brush and debris along trails and residential areas.
cloverdale.net
New play equipment refreshed Cotati Cotati plans Cloverdale’s Vintage Meadows Park. Cotati plans to use all Measure M funding received in to revitalize Kotate Park. 2019-20 toward revitalizing the city’s oldest playgrounds at Kotate Park. The city plans to construct two play areas for children 2 to 5 years old and 5 to 12 years old and to build Cotati’s first outdoor fitness area to promote active lifestyles for adults. The city is in the final design phase of this project and expects to begin construction in the spring of 2021.
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SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 10 Healdsburg Healdsburg invested Measure M funds to steward Fitch Mountain Park and Open Space Preserve and Healdsburg Ridge Open Space Preserve.
The city contracted with LandPaths to lead invasive species control, maintain and improve public access, coordinate volunteer work opportunities and teach people of all ages about the importance of protecting the area’s ecology. In addition, the city collaborated with Cal Fire to manage vegetation in order to help defend the city from future wildfires.
Measure M proceeds also supported maintenance activities throughout the city’s park and open space system. Work included athletic field maintenance, landscaping, special projects, special event support and general park upkeep. Healdsburg’s open spaces invite exploration. cityofhealdsburg.org
Petaluma Petaluma committed funds toward community outreach and public engagement efforts that led to prioritizing park and service improvements. Park maintenance is essential to healthy parks and, through Measure M funding, Petaluma added one full-time and two seasonal maintenance workers. This amplified park and trail maintenance, mowing and mulching, irrigation repairs, playground improvements and tree care.
Improvement projects also included removing deteriorating fencing in several parks and increasing vegetation management. Park crews planted five trees in Lucchesi Park and replaced two large tube slides in Leghorns Park, the city’s most active community park. The city collaborated with the Petaluma Girls Softball Association to renovate three softball infields at Prince Park. Crews removed and repurposed 20 park benches in the Theater District to replace failing benches throughout city parks. The city completed a pathway replacement project at McNear Park and enhanced trail maintenance at Shollenberger Park and along Lynch Creek Trail.
Repurposed benches enhance Petaluma invested Measure M funds in capital improvement projects currently in the design phase including Petaluma’s city parks. reconstructing six deteriorating tennis courts, repurposing one of them into four designated pickleball courts; restoring a multi-use path along the Lynch Creek trail; replacing a playground at Bond Park; and initiating design work for replacing the all weather turf field and lighting at Lucchesi Park.
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SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 11 Rohnert Park Rohnert Park used Measure M funds to add a full-time parks maintenance worker, boosting the city’s ability to ensure timely and high-quality landscape and maintenance services across its 28 parks. This includes sports turf enhancements, weed abatement and other services.
Also, the city hired a full-time community services supervisor to add and enhance recreation programs and special events. Funds were used for events such as Halloween Trick or Treat, which was offered to residents in place of outdoor trick or treating toward the end of the Kincaid fire evacuations. The city has committed the remaining 2019-20 Measure M funds for capital improvements, including the popular swings at Dorotea Park.
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Rohnert Park adds new swings at Santa Rosa Dorotea Park. Santa Rosa has dedicated the first two years of Measure M revenue to fire recovery, assessing park conditions and community outreach. The 2017 fires damaged seven parks and Measure M funds will support recovery efforts to restore these parks. Newly rebuilt Coffey Park reopened in October 2020 and construction of the remaining parks is anticipated in 2021. The newly rebuilt Santa Rosa is engaged in outreach requesting citizens Coffey Park, in offer feedback on spending priorities for the remainder Santa Rosa, is a hit. of Measure M funds. The city held the initial meeting in spring of 2020 prior to the COVID-19 restrictions and plans future outreach via virtual community meetings. Citizen input, combined with an assessment of parks and amenities, will show residents, city staff and the city council the highest priorities and best uses for Measure M funds.
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SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 12 Sebastopol Sebastopol has initiated several capital improvement projects with the help of Measure M. The city designed a replacement pathway at Ives Park, the city’s “central” park, with construction anticipated in the spring of 2021.
The city is leveraging Measure M funds with a state grant that will result in a net reduction of asphalt while renovating a badly damaged path with a new and accessible path. Additionally, Measure M funded significant tree work in 2019-20 allowing the city to maintain, remove and replace hazardous trees at Ives and Libby parks.
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Sebastopol will replace the pathway in Sonoma Ives Park. Sonoma allocated 75 percent of its first-year Measure M funds for future park improvements. The city will work with the community to prioritize future projects.
The city invested the remaining funds in the Montini Preserve, contracting with the Sonoma Ecology Center to manage the preserve. Projects included maintaining trails, assessing hazardous trees, managing vegetation to reduce wildfire risk and controlling invasive plants.
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Windsor expanded its A crew works on a trail in Sonoma’s Windsor scholarship Montini Preserve. Windsor used Measure M funds to purchase inclusive play program for equipment for the Town Green and to increase the recreation activities. scholarship fund for low-income residents.
The town is also negotiating to acquire land for the expansion of Keiser Community Park and has reserved the remaining fund balances for future projects and park initiatives.
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SonomaCountyParks.org/ParksForAll 13 Measure M 2018 – 2028
Your Sales Tax In Action
Cloverdale Cotati Healdsburg Petaluma Rohnert Park Santa Rosa Sebastopol Sonoma Windsor 707-565-2041 Sonoma County SonomaCountyParks.org/ Regional Parks ParksForAll SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Cotati
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 3,493
Revenues Measure M- Funds Received (Pending FY 19/20 Q4 Receipt of $17,246.41) 90,260 Interest Earnings 457 Total Revenues 90,717
Expenditures (see below) 8,261
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 82,456
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 85,949
Encumbered Funds $ 6,739
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 79,210
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences.
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities Design for Kotate Park $ 8,261
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 8,261 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Cloverdale
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 4,083
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 106,086 Interest Earnings 28 Total Revenues 106,114
Expenditures (see below) 71,641
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 34,472
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 38,555
Encumbered Funds $ -
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 38,555
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Staff; Maintenance Supplies; disposal of rubber mulch $ 71,641
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 71,641 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Healdsburg
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 5,514
Revenues Measure M Funds Received (Pending FY 19/20 Q4 Receipt of 27,504.05) $ 142,764 Interest Earnings $ 425 Total Revenues $ 143,189
Expenditures (see below) $ 142,843
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures $ 346
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 5,860
Encumbered Funds
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 5,860
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Stewardship and natural resource management of Healdsburg Ridge and Fitch Mountain Open Space Preserves. $ 104,909 .30 FTE Parks Maintenance Foreman for maintenance and upkeep of park facilities. $ 33,130
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks Fire fuel reduction work by Chamberlain Creek conservation camp on open space preserves. $ 4,804
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 142,843 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Petaluma
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 27,456
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 713,244 Interest Earnings 1,275 Total Revenues 714,519
Expenditures (see below) 319,801
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 394,717
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 422,174
Encumbered Funds $ 199,199
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 222,975
* FY 20 Revenues shown are for more than 12 months due to delay in receving FY 19 Funds until FY 20
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Salary & Benefits .25 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 44,075 Professional Services Maintain walking paths, trails, parks, park connections and access $ 33,925 Professional Services Aquatics Facilities $ 13,000 1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities Salary & Benefits .25 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 44,075 Capital Purchases Parks Equipment Upgrade $ 50,000 Capital Projects CIP C00400205 - Playground Replacements $ 56,000 Capital Projects CIP C14502008 - Lucchesi Turf Field Replacement $ 30,000 Capital Projects CIP C14502011 - Tennis Court Resurfacing/Loan Payback $ 44,000 1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities Salary & Benefits .05 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 8,815
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails Salary & Benefits .20 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 35,000 Professional Services Enhancing existing maintenance activities $ 34,760 Capital Projects CIP C14502009 - Multi-Use Path & Park Pathways Restoration $ 75,000 1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community Salary & Benefits .15 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 26,250
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks Salary & Benefits .05 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 9,050
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality Salary & Benefits .05 FTE Parks Maintenance Worker and Part Time Seasonal $ 9,050 Professional Services Special Events $ 6,000
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 519,000 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Rohnert Park
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 19,116
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 496,577 Interest Earnings 1,480 Total Revenues 498,057
Expenditures (see below) 250,968
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 247,089
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 266,205
Encumbered Funds
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 266,205
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Additional full-time parks maintenace worker - salary and benefit $ 66,218
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities New Swing Set $ 1,951 Turf Enhancements, Park Beautification projects, irrigation enhancments, new signage, additional/new park benches $ 45,029 New Turf Mower $ 25,021
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community Additional full-time Coordinator II - salary and benefit; PT Rec Leaders for Events $ 86,531 Community Events $ 26,218
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 250,968.00 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Santa Rosa
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 77,465
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 2,011,031 Interest Earnings 17,346 Total Revenues 2,028,377
Expenditures (see below) 496
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 2,027,880
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 2,105,346
Encumbered Funds
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 2,105,346
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Marketing and Outreach for Community Workshops $ 494 Pending Transfer to CIP project $ 2
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 496 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Sebastopol
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 3,478
Revenues Measure M Funds Received $ 90,218 Interest Earnings Total Revenues $ 90,218
Expenditures (see below) $ 11,733
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 78,485
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 81,963
Encumbered Funds $ -
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 81,963
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Tree maintenance/removal and replanting at several City parks. $ 9,093 Design phase of the Ives Park Pathway replacement project to upgrade the existing pathway to be ADA compliant, and remove significant amounts of asphalt. Construction is anticipated in phases, with phase 1 in FY 20/21 utilizing Measure M and Prop 68 funding. $ 2,640
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality Ives Park pathway replacement along Calder Creek will remove significant amounts of asphalt and allow for a more natural bank in this (included above)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 11,733 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Sonoma
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 5,097
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 131,795 Interest Earnings Total Revenues 131,795
Expenditures (see below) 33,380
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 98,415
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 103,512
Encumbered Funds $ -
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 103,512
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. Montini Preserve trail maintenance $ 6,395 Montini Preserve Hazard Tree Assessment $ 2,575
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community Montini Preserve volunteerism $ 2,255
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks Montini Preserve fire fuel management, including grazing $ 11,040 Montini Preserve invasive plant control $ 3,490 Montini Preserve restoration $ 7,625
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 33,380 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Town of Windsor
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 12,599
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 327,100 Interest Earnings - Total Revenues 327,100
Expenditures (see below) 29,103
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 297,997
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 310,596
Encumbered Funds
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 310,596
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences.
1.B Improve and develop athletic fields, playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas and visitor amenities Purchased an inclusive play wheel (non-transfer merry go round / spinner for patrons that use wheelchairs) $ 13,783 Contractor costs have been incumbered for installation (fall 2020) $ 10,320
1.C Create and expand parks, trails, bikeways, public art, and recreation & historical facilities
1.D Plan and develop bike paths and trails with connections to schools, community spaces and regional trails
1.E Provide recreation, education and health programs for the community Increased funding for youth recreation program scholarship fund $ 5,000
1.F Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants on city owned open space parks
1.G Improve trails along waterways and riparian areas to benefit fish, wildlife habitat and water quality
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 29,103.00 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Sonoma County Maintenance Fund
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 118,846
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 3,084,785.90 Interest Earnings 3,843.79 Total Revenues 3,088,629.69
Expenditures (see below) 2,793,930
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 294,700
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 413,545
Encumbered Funds $ -
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 413,545
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Invest in maintenance, safety and recreation services in SoCo parks, trails and open space preserves PLN Capital and major maintenance projects funded $ 1,971,156 Maint Enhanced park maintenance staffing $ 237,947 Maint Major and minor equipment $ 208,812 Maint Fleet vehicle costs and code 3 outfitting $ 98,699 Maint Culvert repairs and road/trail erosion repairs (Tolay and Hood) $ 72,289 MKT Marketing, video content and advertising support $ 71,000 CE Recreation Coordinator $ 65,000 PLN Project management and delivery $ 37,500 3 Pay station replacements $ 31,527
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2,793,930 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Sonoma County Access Fund
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 111,240 Revenues Measure M Funds Received 2,887,360 Interest Earnings 10,584 Total Revenues 2,897,943
Expenditures (see below) 1,434,500
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 1,463,443
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 1,574,683
Encumbered Funds $ -
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 1,574,683
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Maintain parks and recreation facilities to ensure safe, clean, accessible visitor experiences. CE Youth crew lead and expanded programming $ 380,000 Ops Radio system replacement and upgrade $ 268,176 MKT Marketing, video content and advertising support $ 176,000 Ops Park safety and staffing $ 167,824 PLN Acquisition and capital project support $ 125,000 ADM Payroll, reporting, and reimbursement support $ 119,464 Maint Enhanced park maintenance activities and staffing $ 115,000 ADM Recruitment and planning $ 55,086 ADM Reservation system upgrade $ 15,450 PLN Capital projects funded $ 12,500
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,434,500 SONOMA COUNTY MEASURE M OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Report on Actual Expenses Year #1 (2019-2020) Name of City/County: Sonoma County Natural Resources Fund
Beginning Balance 07/01/19 $ 86,995
Revenues Measure M Funds Received 2,258,063.00 Interest Earnings 7,213.00 Total Revenues 2,265,276.00
Expenditures (see below) 1,319,175
Excess of Revenue Over/(Under) Expenditures 946,101
Ending Balance 06/30/20 $ 1,033,096
Encumbered Funds $ -
Available Ending Balance 06/30/2020 $ 1,033,096
Expenditure Detail Report
DESCRIPTION FY EXPENDTURE
1.A Decrease future fire risks, fuel loads and invasive plants NR Vegetation and soils, wildlife monitoring, and fencing $ 705,489 Ma Enhanced park maintenance activities and fire prvention traning $ 264,184 NR Mobile sheep and cattle services $ 201,540 CE Volunteer, Youth Crew, Intern Management $ 85,000 NR Fuel treatments (e.g. prescribed fire, shaded fuel breaks, weed control) $ 48,117 NR Soil and wildlife contracts $ 14,845
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 1,319,175 Resolution of the Sonoma County Regional Parks Measure M Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee of the County of Sonoma
Whereas, the Sonoma County Regional Parks Measure M Independent Citizens’ Oversight Committee (“Committee”) has been established to provide transparency and ensure fiscal accountability as set forth in the Measure M Expenditure Plan; and
Whereas, the Committee has reviewed the annual Sonoma County Parks Improvement, Water Quality, and Fire Safety Measure Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance Report prepared by the Sonoma County Regional Parks Department (Measure M Annual Report); and
Whereas, the Measure M Annual Report details the prior fiscal year’s activities related to the transaction and use tax; and
Whereas, the Measure M Annual Report includes revenues generated by the transactions and use tax, expenditures (in summary form), funds carried over from previous fiscal years, and any remaining funds to be carried over for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved the Citizens’ Oversight Committee hereby finds that the Measure M Annual Report complies with the requirements of the Expenditure Plan as approved by the Sonoma County voters.
Committee Members:
Ayes: 6 Noes: 0 Absent: 1 Abstain:0
So Ordered.