City of Rohnert Park

Today is Human Resource Professional Day! The City of Rohnert Park’s Human Resources Team is a dynamic group of individuals who care deeply about our employees. 💛 The Human Resources Department is dedicated to the entire employee life cycle – from recruitment, to onboarding, to life changes, all the way to retirement! Cheers to the fabulous Human Resources Team and all that they do for our amazing employees!

Today is National IT Professionals Day, and honors the Information Technology pros that we all rely on to keep us connected. Our Information Systems Team is responsible for maintaining and verifying availability of the City's business communications platforms, including phone, email, and internet/intranet. The Information Systems Team handles: - Annual cybersecurity awareness training and best practices instructions to all city staff - Information and network security systems maintenance - Regular desktop support and preventative maintenance for department workstations Regular review and analysis of current information and security systems for reliability, efficacy, and value - Troubleshooting and administrative help for city-wide systems such as Tyler Technology ERP, the City Website, and GoGov/Reach Rohnert Park. - Department specific systems including Trakit Building and Code Compliance, Perfect Minds Community Services platform, and support for the Sonoma County Public Safety Consortium The Information Systems Team accomplished the following in the past year: - Implemented an enhanced network security and automated threat response system - Improved primary systems backup and disaster recovery solution - Upgraded the City's business call manager system and improved e911 location identification - Migrated city intranet to a cloud-based solution for added security and functionality

The City of Rohnert Park recently received financial support for its prohousing initiatives. On August 1, the State awarded the city $670,000 to support predevelopment of affordable housing units in Downtown Rohnert Park. The city received these funds through a grant program called the Prohousing Incentive Program. In 2023, Rohnert Park earned the State Prohousing Designation. The state awards this special distinction to agencies with robust local prohousing policies that go beyond state law. Being a “prohousing jurisdiction” is helpful in receiving and qualifying for grant funding. The state has only granted this designation to 50 jurisdictions. On August 27, the Rohnert Park City Council selected CenterCal Properties, Inc. to develop the 28-acre site near the Rohnert Park SMART station. This development will include retail, a hotel and outdoor community space. It will also include 300 to 500 new housing units, with 25 percent being affordable low-income households. In the coming months, city staff will finalize contracts with the CentralCal Properties, Inc and create a development timeline. The city expects planning and predevelopment to begin in 2025.

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The Community Round Table (CRT) is a bridge between the City of Rohnert Park and our community. The CRT facilitates conversations and strengthens relationships. It lets City leadership know about the community’s views and concerns on public safety matters. These conversations are the guiding focus of our law enforcement services. The Community Round Table is comprised of a diverse group of people who care about our community. This includes those who live and work in Rohnert Park. Members of the Round Table meet every other month to discuss a range of topics related to policing and community engagement. Members also take part in community outreach, police events, ride-alongs, tours, and more. We are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Community Round Table. If you are interested in contributing to the direction and focus of Rohnert Park’s public safety and working together to best serve our community, please apply! The application period will remain open until positions are filled. Learn more and apply at rpcity.org. You may also apply in person at Rohnert Park Public Safety (500 City Center Drive).

This week we celebrated Building and Code Staff Appreciation Day! Our Building Division and Code Compliance Teams are focused on ensuring Public Health and Safety standards are maintained throughout the City. The Building Division is responsible for Building Code Maintenance and Implementation and handle: - Building Permits - Building Inspections - Business license site inspections Our Code Compliance Team is responsible for enforcing zoning, building and housing code and partner with other division as needed. This team handles: 🏡 Property Nuisance Complaints 📋 Housing Inspections of BMR units 📁 Business License compliance 🌿 Weed abatement 🛒 Shopping Cart compliance 💛 Homelessness Outreach Together the Building and Code team accomplished the following in the past year: 🔨 Processed 1,786 Building Permits 📋 Conducted 8,102 Inspections 📚 Processed 1708 Code Complaints 📋 Closed 1636 Code Compliance Cases 🏠 Completed 24 Housing Inspections of BMR units 🗂️ Brought 163 businesses into business license compliance 🌿 Initiated the Weed Abatement Program for the 2024 season 🛒 Continued the Shopping Cart Abatement Program Thank you for all you do to keep our community a safe and enjoyable place to live, work, and play!

Looking to apply for a new position, or know someone interested in joining our team? Check out our latest open positions! Learn more and apply at https://lnkd.in/gdwDUiZu.

🌳 The Friendly City Spotlight is out now! 🌟 This month's cover features Brandon Keck, the City’s Arborist, captured in his natural habitat among the vibrant greenery he cares for every day. Brandon’s dedication to preserving and enhancing our city’s green spaces shines through in every leaf he nurtures. With a deep love for trees, he ensures that our urban forests continue to thrive for current and future generations. Check out this week's issue at FriendlyCitySpotlight.com and dive into the stories that make us #TheFriendlyCity. #RohnertPark #CityOfRohnertPark

Calling all non-profit organizations! The Rohnert Park Foundation Board met on Tuesday, August 13, to consider the new Rohnert Park Small Grants Program Guidelines. The Small Grants Program is a function of the Rohnert Park Foundation. It focuses resources on and funds a wide range of eligible non-profit projects that enhance and sustain the quality of life in our community. This helps us enhance new partnerships with community members, nonprofits, foundations, public agencies, and similar entities. In the past, the Small Grants Program has funded over $300,000 of community projects throughout Rohnert Park over three cycles of funding. Nonprofit organizations who want to provide a service or offer a project in Rohnert Park are eligible for funding. Eligible nonprofit organizations must qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRS). Applicants will need to complete an “Eligibility Screening Form” to make sure they meet the requirements. Projects supported by the Rohnert Park Small Grants fund should fall into one or more of the following categories: program support, education, community artwork, or community beautification projects. We anticipate opening the application period in September. After the application period closes , Foundation staff will meet with interested applicants to discuss funding amounts, required reporting, the online Small Grants Portal, and provide technical advice. Foundation staff may also provide recommendations that may improve the likelihood that the Foundation Board would approve an application for a grant. All decisions on the grant applications will be made by the Foundation Board. If you would like to receive updates delivered directly to your inbox, contact Paul Carey at pcarey@rpcity.org or (707) 585-6754. You can also learn more about the program in Issue 11 of our newsletter at FriendlyCitySpotlight.com. #RohnertPark #CityOfRohnertPark #TheFriendlyCity