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Cloverdale public meetings in 2023

75 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 27, 2023

City Council

The December 27, 2023, Cloverdale City Council meeting is cancelled

The scheduled regular meeting of the City Council and the joint meeting of the Cloverdale Community Development Successor Agency Board of Directors has been cancelled.

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Tue Dec 26, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

The December 26 Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee meeting is cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, has been cancelled.

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Tue Dec 19, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability

Subcommittee discusses housing finance and community projects

The Planning & Sustainability Subcommittee will discuss the Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) and the Our Healthy Community Project. The meeting also includes updates on various planning, transportation, and recreation items.

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Mon Dec 18, 2023

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

Joint City/School District subcommittee meeting cancelled

The Joint City of Cloverdale and Cloverdale City Schools Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 18, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Wed Dec 13, 2023

City Council

Council to pick mayor, vote on CDBG grant for Scout's Cabin ADA project

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a regular meeting and joint meeting with the Community Development Successor Agency. Key actions include selecting a mayor and vice mayor for 2024, designating a priority project for CDBG funding (Scout's Cabin ADA improvements), and approving several consent items such as contract amendments and appointments. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission December 5 meeting cancelled

The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and posting affidavit, with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Dec 4, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee to discuss budget forecasts and police department changes

The Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee will review general fund revenue forecasts and proposed organizational changes within the Cloverdale Police Department. The meeting also includes updates on cannabis reports, water rate revenue, and grant tracking.

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Tue Nov 28, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Cloverdale Public Works Subcommittee meeting cancelled

The Cloverdale Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, only the cancellation notice.

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Wed Nov 22, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale City Council meeting cancelled for Nov 22, 2023

The regular City Council and joint Community Development Successor Agency meeting scheduled for November 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and posting affidavit, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Tue Nov 14, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Cloverdale subcommittee to discuss Furber Park survey, flag policy, park amenities

The Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee will hold a special meeting to discuss several park and facility items, including Furber Park survey results, a memorial bench program, picnic tables, and a flag policy amendment. They will also receive updates on various projects, including street repairs, water systems, and the airport. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major decisions listed.

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Wed Nov 8, 2023

City Council

Council to consider $87,500 Flock Safety ALPR camera contract renewal

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a regular meeting with a closed session for anticipated litigation. In open session, the council will consider consent items including a five-year renewal agreement with Flock Safety for the city-wide Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) camera system, not to exceed $87,500 plus a 10% contingency. They will also discuss amending the flag policy to add the Sons & Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors Flag and installing a commemorative flagpole at City Hall. No public hearings are scheduled.

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Tue Nov 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Mon Nov 6, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee to discuss voter survey results and mobile home rent control

The Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee will meet to discuss several city matters including budget updates and website domain changes. The agenda also includes reviews of voter survey results regarding bonding capacity and discussions on mobile home rent control.

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Wed Oct 25, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss Urban Growth Boundary ballot initiative

The Cloverdale City Council will discuss and provide direction on a potential ballot initiative to amend the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The council will also consider approving the first amendment to the facility use agreement with the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center. The meeting includes a closed session on potential litigation against 3M and DuPont over PFAS, and a proclamation condemning terrorism.

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Tue Oct 24, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Cloverdale Public Works Subcommittee meeting cancelled

The Cloverdale Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision, only the cancellation notice and posting affidavit.

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Tue Oct 17, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability

Subcommittee discusses South Cloverdale pre-annexation agreement

The Planning & Sustainability Subcommittee will discuss a pre-annexation agreement for South Cloverdale and parking at 2nd Street Park. The meeting also includes several progress updates on city projects, including housing, water, and downtown Wi-Fi.

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Mon Oct 16, 2023

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

Joint city-school subcommittee to discuss updates, student liaison, trash bins

The Cloverdale City Council and Cloverdale Unified School District subcommittee will meet to discuss general updates from both bodies, appoint a student liaison for the 2023/24 school year, consider a trash bin request for Kleiser Park, and set the 2024 meeting schedule. They will also receive updates on standing items including the cooperative agreement, school resource officer, and school facilities.

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Wed Oct 11, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale Council to hire police chief, approve sewer work and stop signs

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Manager, then in open session consider hiring Christopher Parker as Police Chief, approving a sewer maintenance contract, installing stop signs, and several budget amendments. The agenda also includes reports on the Active Transportation Plan and a community health project, plus a proclamation for Water Professionals Week.

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. xx-2023 was duly introduced and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on this 11th day of October 2023, by the following roll call vote:
3 yea · 1 nay
(_) Councilmember Brigham yea · Turner yea · Vice Mayor Wolter yea · (_) None nay
Mon Oct 9, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group

October 9 Homelessness Community Advisory Group Subcommittee meeting cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Homelessness Community Advisory Group Subcommittee on October 9, 2023, has been cancelled.

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Tue Oct 3, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to vote on 2-lot subdivision at 1175 S. Foothill Blvd

The Cloverdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map application for a two-lot subdivision of a 5.4-acre property at 1175 S. Foothill Boulevard. The commission will also vote on approving the May 2, 2023 draft minutes. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

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Mon Oct 2, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee discusses rent control ordinance and city facility updates

The Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee will review new business including a mobilehome rent control ordinance and the CPAC Facility Use Agreement draft. The meeting also includes updates on painting projects for City Hall and the police station, as well as reports on Measure P cannabis and water rate revenue.

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Wed Sep 27, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale City Council meeting cancelled

The Cloverdale City Council regular meeting scheduled for September 27, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Public Works subcommittee to discuss stop sign, water, sewer, road projects

The Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several infrastructure items, including a stop sign request, SCADA upgrades for the water treatment plant, a recycled water planning study, sewer manhole rehabilitation, and a First Street overlay. They will also receive updates on park projects, street striping, and water system improvements. No formal votes are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion and updates.

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Wed Sep 13, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss UGB ballot measure, trash rates, dog park ramp

The Cloverdale City Council will consider a potential ballot initiative to amend the Urban Growth Boundary to include Clearwater Ranch and an additional parcel, adjust maximum solid waste rates under the Recology franchise agreement, and award a contract for the Dog Park ADA ramp. The agenda also includes proclamations, consent items, and a letter of commitment for a resilience centers grant.

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Tue Sep 5, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission September 5 meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Sep 4, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

September 4 Finance, Administration, & Police subcommittee meeting cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee on September 4, 2023, has been cancelled.

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Wed Aug 23, 2023

City Council

Council to approve $31,714 painting contract for City Hall and Police Dept.

The Cloverdale City Council will consider routine items including a one-time water leak adjustment, a painting contract, a weed abatement public hearing, and delegate selection for a conference. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no major policy decisions.

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✓ Decided: Council orders weed abatement on several private properties

The City Council authorized the Cloverdale Fire Protection District to abate nuisance weeds on specific private properties. The council also approved a painting contract for City Hall and the Police Department and a one-time water leak adjustment.

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Tue Aug 22, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Cloverdale Public Works & Facilities meeting cancelled

The Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for September 26, 2023. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Aug 21, 2023

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

Joint city-school subcommittee to discuss TK/K locations, student liaison program

The Joint City of Cloverdale and Cloverdale City Schools Subcommittee will meet to discuss several items, including the addition of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten locations per state law, the Student Liaison Program for the 2023/24 school year, and Public Works preparation for the school year. They will also receive updates on standing items such as the School Resource Officer, the Cloverdale Community Pool, and school facility improvements. The meeting is primarily for discussion, with no formal action items listed except approval of the November 14, 2022 draft minutes.

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✓ Decided: Joint City and School District Subcommittee approves November 2022 minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from November 14, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions regarding school district updates, public works preparations, and various standing items; no other substantive actions were taken.

Tue Aug 15, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability

Subcommittee to discuss parking at 2nd Street Park and arts program

The Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee will meet to discuss new business regarding parking at 2nd Street Park and the Arts Program. The meeting also includes several updates on community development, water companies, and local infrastructure projects.

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✓ Decided: Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee discusses arts program and park parking

The subcommittee held discussions regarding the city's arts program and parking at 2nd Street Park. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the subcommittee provided direction to staff on the arts program and received updates on several standing items.

Wed Aug 9, 2023

City Council

Council to approve $137,006 contract for General Plan circulation update

The Cloverdale City Council will consider several consent items, including a $137,006 professional services agreement with First Carbon Solutions to update the General Plan Circulation Element and transition to state-mandated vehicle-miles traveled analysis. They will also vote on appointing Coastland Civil Engineering for the Clark Avenue Rehabilitation Project and approving a contract with West Yost & Associates for water system well and station improvements. In new business, the council will consider ordering the property at 1215 S. Cloverdale Boulevard to connect to the sanitary sewer system. The agenda also includes a possible opposition letter to SB423.

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✓ Decided: City Council orders property at 1215 S. Cloverdale Blvd to connect to sanitary sewer

The City Council approved several professional services agreements for transportation, road, and water infrastructure. They also ordered a specific property to connect to the city's sanitary sewer system.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. ___-2023, was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 9th day of August 2023, by the following roll call vote:
1 yea
Turner yea
Mon Aug 7, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee to discuss historical society funding and water leak adjustments

The Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee will discuss a funding request from the Historical Society and consider residential water leak adjustments. The meeting also includes reports on painting bids for City Hall and the police station, as well as updates on cannabis reports and grant tracking.

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✓ Decided: Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee approves June meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from the June 5, 2023 meeting. Other items, including funding requests and water leak adjustments, were discussed with direction provided to staff, but no formal votes were recorded for these items.

Tue Aug 1, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for August 1, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and posting certificate, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Wed Jul 26, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale Council to approve $282K engineer contract, weed abatement

The Cloverdale City Council will vote on several routine items, including accepting basketball court improvements, setting the 2023-24 property tax rate for CalPERS, amending the budget, and approving a $282,000 contract for city engineer services. They will also hold a public hearing on declaring weeds a public nuisance and consider a new SCADA engineering services agreement.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale City Council approves budget amendments and engineering contracts

The City Council adopted several resolutions including a budget amendment to move projects from fiscal year 2022/23 to 2023/24. The council also approved engineering service agreements and declared city weeds a public nuisance.

Tue Jul 25, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Cloverdale subcommittee to discuss SCADA expansion, stop sign, road conditions

The Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee will discuss several new business items, including SCADA expansion, a stop sign request on W. 2nd, correspondence from Rob Koslowsky, and 1st Street road conditions. They will also receive updates on ongoing projects such as the Furber Park playground renovation, Lyda Ranch open space acquisition, and city-wide water system improvements. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Subcommittee approves June meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from June 27, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and discussions regarding road conditions, stop sign requests, and water system updates.

Wed Jul 12, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale City Council July 12 meeting cancelled

The regular City Council and Community Development Successor Agency meeting scheduled for July 12, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only the cancellation notice and certificate of posting, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Tue Jul 4, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission July 4 meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Jul 3, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

July 3 Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee meeting cancelled

The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, has been cancelled.

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Wed Jun 28, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale City Council June 28 meeting cancelled

The regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council and the joint meeting of the Cloverdale Community Development Successor Agency Board of Directors scheduled for June 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or action.

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Tue Jun 27, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Council to review engineering proposals for Clark Avenue rehab and city services

The Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee will discuss proposals from Coastland Civil Engineering for the Clark Avenue Rehabilitation Project and from West Yost for on-call city engineering services. They will also receive updates on water system projects, park improvements, and street maintenance. The meeting is open to the public for comment.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Subcommittee approves May 23 meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from May 23, 2023. Other agenda items consisted of staff reports and discussions where the subcommittee provided direction to staff without formal votes recorded.

Tue Jun 20, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability

Planning & Sustainability Subcommittee to discuss Clearwater Ranch and design standards

The subcommittee will hold discussions on several new business items, including the Ride Program and downtown Wi-fi. Members will also receive updates on standing items such as the Housing Element and the Great Redwood Trail.

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✓ Decided: Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee approves April meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from April 18, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of discussions and staff reports where the subcommittee provided direction to staff, but no other formal votes were recorded.

Mon Jun 19, 2023

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

Joint City/School District subcommittee meeting cancelled

The Joint City of Cloverdale and Cloverdale City Schools Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 19, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

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Wed Jun 14, 2023

City Council

✓ Decided: Cloverdale City Council approves budget amendments and zoning changes

The City Council approved a $744,236 budget amendment for employee benefits and cost-of-living adjustments. The council also rezoned approximately 9.27 acres to Two-Family Residential and updated the city's schedule of fees and charges.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the ___ day of _______ 2023 by the following roll call vote:
3 yea · 1 nay
(_) Councilmember Brigham yea · Cruz yea · Turner yea · (_) None nay
Mon Jun 12, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group

Subcommittee to discuss local homelessness activities and strategic plan updates

The Homelessness Community Advisory Group will hold a round table discussion regarding local homelessness initiatives from various agencies. The meeting also includes updates on the District 4 Strategic Plan and Cloverdale vegetation management.

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✓ Decided: Homelessness Community Advisory Group approves February meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from February 13, 2023. Members held discussions regarding local homelessness initiatives, the District 4 Strategic Plan, and vegetation management. No other formal actions were taken.

Thu Jun 8, 2023

City Council

Council retreat to discuss governance best practices and goals

This is a special meeting of the Cloverdale City Council, held jointly with the Community Development Successor Agency, for a retreat focused on goal setting. The agenda includes a workshop on best practices for local governance, goals, and council relations and communications. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion.

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✓ Decided: City Council held a goal-setting workshop on local governance

The City Council conducted a workshop regarding best practices for local governance, goals, and council relations and communications. No substantive legislative decisions were made during this special meeting.

Tue Jun 6, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission June 6 meeting cancelled

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for June 6, 2023, at 6 p.m. has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.

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Mon Jun 5, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Cloverdale subcommittee to discuss waste agreements and bond consulting

The Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee will discuss several new business items including amendments to the Recology franchise agreement and potential bond-funded projects. The meeting also includes updates on police officer hiring, water rate revenue, and senior staff compensation.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee discusses waste agreements, bond consulting, and budget items

The subcommittee held discussions on several items, including franchise agreements with Recology and R3 Consulting, bond consulting with Isom Advisors, and the Master Fee Schedule. No formal votes or decisions were recorded for the new business items. The subcommittee decided to remove several standing items from future agendas.

Wed May 24, 2023

City Council

Council to vote on $37,250 Flock Safety ALPR camera system

The Cloverdale City Council will consider several items, including a contract with Flock Safety for a city-wide automated license plate recognition (ALPR) camera system, an ordinance to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority, and a public hearing on prezoning the Six Acres Annexation Area. The meeting also includes proclamations, presentations, and routine consent items.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale Council approves city-wide license plate recognition system

The City Council approved a contract for an automated license plate recognition camera system. The council also adopted ordinances to increase the City Manager's purchasing authority and introduced zoning changes for the Six Acres Annexation Area.

Tue May 23, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

✓ Decided: Public Works Subcommittee approves April meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from April 25, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and discussions regarding city infrastructure and park enhancements, with no other formal votes recorded.

Tue May 2, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend pre-zoning 9.27 acres for annexation

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: recommending pre-zoning of a 9.27-acre area (Six Acres annexation) for two-family residential use, and recommending amendments to several municipal code sections covering fences, parking, and land use. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 4 meeting.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends pre-zoning 9.27 acres for R-2 use

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend pre-zoning approximately 9.27 acres of land (the Six Acres Annexation Area) to Two-Family Residential (R-2) zoning, and also recommended amending several sections of the Cloverdale Municipal Code covering fences, parking, and land use. Both items now go to the City Council for final action.

Mon May 1, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

May 1, 2023, Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee meeting cancelled

The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee on May 1, 2023, has been cancelled.

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Wed Apr 26, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale City Council to adopt 2023-2031 Housing Element

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a public hearing to consider adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update, including a CEQA addendum. The consent calendar includes routine items like approving minutes, canceling two meetings, and approving a police military equipment annual report. New business includes increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority and preliminarily approving the landscaping and lighting assessment district engineer's report.

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✓ Decided: City Council adopts 2023-2031 Housing Element Update

The City Council approved the 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and its associated CEQA addendum. Other actions included increasing the City Manager's purchasing authority and approving budget amendments for park equipment and housing consultant services.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. 00-2023 was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 26th day of April by the following roll call vote:
1 yea
Bagby yea
Tue Apr 25, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Subcommittee to discuss street striping, chipper purchase, and park updates

The Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee will discuss new business items including a striping plan for Dahlia & Sage Market and a Vermeer XL Chipper, followed by updates on numerous ongoing projects such as the Furber Park playground renovation, park security cameras, city-wide street striping, and water supply issues. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee approves March minutes and directs park equipment purchase

The subcommittee approved the March 28, 2023, draft minutes. Members provided direction to staff regarding the purchase and installation of bean bag toss equipment for city parks and the Dahlia & Sage Market striping plan.

Tue Apr 18, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability

Subcommittee to discuss arts program and instructor agreements

The Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee will discuss the Eureka Art Program, the Veterans Memorial Pool Agreement, and instructor agreements for the Recreation Division and pickleball. The meeting also includes updates on several standing items including the Great Redwood Trail and housing element.

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✓ Decided: Planning & Sustainability Subcommittee approves February minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from the February 21, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items, including several instructor agreements and city updates, were discussed but no further formal actions were recorded.

Mon Apr 17, 2023

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

Joint City/CUSD subcommittee meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum

This meeting of the Joint City of Cloverdale and Cloverdale City School District Subcommittee was cancelled because a quorum was not reached. The agenda items were continued to an uncertain date, possibly a special meeting in the near future. No decisions or discussions occurred.

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Wed Apr 12, 2023

City Council

Cloverdale Council to ease water restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 1

The Cloverdale City Council will consider easing the current Stage 3 water shortage emergency to Stage 1, which would make conservation voluntary and end the water shortage surcharge. The council will also review the city's audited financial statements for FY 2021/22, accept the Lyda Ranch property with a conservation easement, and approve several contracts and budget amendments. Closed session items include real estate negotiations and two lawsuits.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale downgrades water shortage emergency to Stage 1

The City Council reduced the water shortage emergency from Stage 3 to Stage 1, which mandates voluntary conservation and ends the water shortage surcharge. The Council also approved several budget amendments and a water treatment plant repair contract.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 12th day of April 2023 by the following roll call vote:
1 yea · 1 nay
(_)agby yea · (_) None nay
Tue Apr 4, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend Housing Element update and CEQA addendum

The Cloverdale Planning Commission will consider recommending the 2023-2031 Housing Element update and a CEQA addendum to the City Council. The meeting also includes elections for chair and vice chair, approval of minutes, and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends adoption of 2023-2031 Housing Element update

The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a CEQA addendum for the 2023-2031 Housing Element and General Plan Amendment. The commission also elected its leadership for 2023 and approved the previous meeting's minutes.

Mon Apr 3, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee to discuss tobacco ban and FY 2021-2022 audit draft

The Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee will discuss the California flavored tobacco ban and draft financial statements for the 2021-2022 audit. The meeting also includes several standing updates on city infrastructure and utility programs.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee approves March 6 meeting minutes

The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 6, 2023 meeting. The body discussed a flavored tobacco ban and draft financial statements for FY 2021-2022, and removed several items from its standing agenda.

Tue Mar 28, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

✓ Decided: Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee approves February minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from February 28, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of presentations and discussions regarding city infrastructure, parks, and water projects, with no other formal decisions recorded.

Wed Mar 22, 2023

City Council

Council to consider police trainee program, traffic light contract, and closed-session land deal

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a closed session to discuss the potential acquisition of the Lyda Ranch open space property, then in open session will consider several routine items including approving minutes, accepting annual progress reports, and adopting resolutions for a police officer trainee program and a traffic light cabinet contract. The agenda also includes proclamations for César Chávez Day and Women's History Month, and a letter of support for Alexander Valley Healthcare.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves police trainee program and traffic light upgrades

The City Council adopted several resolutions to establish a Police Officer Trainee program and fund officer wellness services. The council also approved a contract for traffic signal equipment and accepted the 2022 General Plan and Housing Element reports.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 22 nd day of March by the following roll call vote:
4 yea · 1 nay
(_) Councilmember Brigham yea · Cruz yea · Turner yea · Viceyor Bagby yea · (_) None nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 8, 2023

City Council

Council to oppose state tax initiative, buy police cars, seek water grants

The Cloverdale City Council will consider several consent items, including accepting a new public restroom at City Plaza, amending the budget for engineering services, receiving the Housing Successor Agency annual report, purchasing two police vehicles, and applying for water recycling grants. In new business, the council will vote on a resolution opposing a state initiative. The meeting is a regular session with no public hearings scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale City Council opposes Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act

The City Council voted to oppose Initiative 21-0042A1, citing risks to local tax and fee revenues. The Council also approved several consent items, including the purchase of police vehicles and grants for water recycling planning.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution No. ____-2023 was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 8th day of March by the following roll call vote:
1 yea · 1 nay
(_)d Mayor Bagby yea · (_) None nay
Tue Mar 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to review 2022 General Plan and Housing Element reports

The Cloverdale Planning Commission will consider two annual reports for 2022: the General Plan Annual Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report. Both are recommended for approval and forwarding to the City Council, then to state agencies. The meeting also includes approval of the December 13, 2022 draft minutes and public comment periods.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends acceptance of 2022 General Plan and Housing reports

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council accept the General Plan Annual Report and the Housing Element Annual Progress Report for the 2022 calendar year. Both reports are slated for submittal to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Mon Mar 6, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee to discuss California business ballot initiative

The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee will discuss the California Business Roundtable Ballot Initiative 21-0042A1 as new business. Standing items include updates on eliminating the city treasurer position, city-wide surveillance cameras, bonding capacity for City Hall/Police Station, BayRen water upgrades, hiring a 10th police officer, PG&E energy upgrades, Measure P cannabis revenue, Recology's rate request, and monthly water revenue tracking.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee approves February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee approved the draft minutes from February 6, 2023. The remainder of the meeting consisted of reports and discussions on standing items, with no other formal decisions recorded.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities

Subcommittee to discuss traffic striping and asphalt repairs

The Public Works & Facilities Subcommittee will discuss plans for traffic, parking, and bicycle lane striping at S. Cloverdale Blvd. and Citrus Fair Dr. The meeting also includes discussions regarding asphalt repairs on Allen Ave. and a traffic signal cabinet replacement at First St. and Cloverdale Blvd.

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✓ Decided: Public Works Subcommittee provides direction on traffic and road repairs

The subcommittee approved the minutes from December 7, 2022. Members discussed and provided direction to staff regarding traffic striping, asphalt repair, and signal cabinet replacement. Several updates were provided on city-wide infrastructure, parks, and water projects.

Wed Feb 22, 2023

City Council

Council to discuss countywide ban on new gas stations and dog park construction

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a joint meeting with the Community Development Successor Agency, including a closed session on existing litigation. In open session, they will consider consent items like budget amendments for chemical costs and the basketball project, and a resolution to end the local COVID-19 emergency. New business includes continued discussion on a potential countywide ban on new gas station infrastructure and a proposal to build a dog park on SMART-owned land. The meeting is open to the public with options for in-person, Zoom, or phone participation.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves construction of new dog park at 501 S. Asti Road

The City Council authorized the construction of a dog park on property owned by the Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART). The council also approved budget amendments for water treatment chemicals and the City Park Basketball Project, and terminated the local COVID-19 emergency.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 22nd day of February 22, 2023, by the following roll call vote:
1 yea · 1 nay
(_)and Mayor Bagby yea · (_) None nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 21, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability

Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee meeting on February 21, 2023

The subcommittee will review several standing updates regarding city planning and sustainability projects. The agenda includes discussions on various infrastructure, housing, and environmental policy items.

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✓ Decided: Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee approves previous meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the draft minutes from August 16, 2022, and October 18, 2022. The remainder of the meeting consisted of staff reports and updates on various city projects and policies.

Mon Feb 20, 2023

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

Joint City/School subcommittee meeting cancelled for Feb 20, 2023

The Joint City of Cloverdale and City School subcommittee meeting scheduled for February 20, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted by City Clerk Mike Maloney on February 14, 2023, in accordance with the Brown Act. No agenda items were discussed.

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Mon Feb 13, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group

Homelessness advisory group to hear updates on local efforts and county strategic plan

The Homelessness Community Advisory Group will receive updates from local agencies including police, sheriff, fire, health services, and homeless service providers. They will also discuss the Sonoma County Homelessness Strategic Plan. The meeting is open to the public for comment.

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✓ Decided: Homelessness Community Advisory Group approves September 2022 minutes

The group approved the minutes from September 13, 2022. Members discussed local homelessness activities and the Sonoma County Homelessness Strategic Plan. No other substantive actions were taken.

Wed Feb 8, 2023

City Council

Council to review mid-year budget, finances, and water plant pump repairs

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a joint regular meeting with the Community Development Successor Agency, including closed-session talks on two property negotiations. In open session, the council will review mid-year budget goals and financial reports, and consider consent items including a $107,248.46 pump repair contract and a CDBG application for sidewalk ADA improvements.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale City Council approves water plant repairs and new travel policy

The City Council approved a $107,248.46 contract for water treatment plant pump repairs and adopted a formal travel, advance, and reimbursement policy. The Council also appointed Brooke Greene to the Sonoma County Library Commission and authorized a grant application for sidewalk ADA improvements.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 8th day of February, 2023, by the following vote:
1 yea · 1 nay
(_)d Mayor Bagby yea · (_) None nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 7, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting cancelled for February 7, 2023

The Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting of February 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted by the City Clerk at required locations and online. No items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Feb 6, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Subcommittee to discuss eliminating City Treasurer position and surveillance cameras

The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee will discuss two new business items: eliminating the City Treasurer position and implementing city-wide surveillance cameras. They will also receive updates on bonding capacity for a police station, USDA funding, the 10th officer hiring, and other ongoing items. The meeting is open to the public in person and via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Subcommittee approves December 2022 meeting minutes

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of discussions and staff updates; no other formal actions were taken.

Wed Jan 25, 2023

City Council

Council to ease water restrictions from Stage 4 to Stage 3

The Cloverdale City Council will consider adopting a resolution to downgrade the current Stage 4 water shortage emergency to Stage 3, which mandates a 25% reduction from 2020 water use and lifts the suspension on new or enlarged water connections. The meeting also includes routine consent items, such as appointing an engineer for the landscaping and lighting assessment district and adopting the 2023 subcommittee roster, plus a presentation from the Russian River Watershed Association.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale lowers water shortage emergency to Stage 3

The City Council reduced the water shortage emergency from Stage 4 to Stage 3, lowering the mandatory water reduction target to 25% from 2020 use. This action also terminated the previous suspension of new or enlarged water system connections. Additionally, the Council appointed Coastland Civil Engineering for landscaping and lighting assessment work.

Wed Jan 11, 2023

City Council

Council to ratify local emergency from January storm, approve water reservoir study

The Cloverdale City Council will consider ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' proclamation of a local emergency due to the January storm and flood/landslide risk, and will review and finalize 2023 subcommittee and regional board appointments. The consent calendar includes approving minutes, authorizing remote meetings under AB 361, and making appointments to regional boards. A professional services agreement for a water system hydraulic evaluation for the Southcrest Reservoir replacement is also on the consent calendar.

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✓ Decided: Cloverdale ratifies local emergency for January storm and flood risks

The City Council ratified a local emergency proclamation due to storm-related flooding and landslide risks. The council also approved several board appointments and a professional services agreement for water system evaluations.

Tue Jan 3, 2023

Planning Commission

Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting cancelled for January 3, 2023

The Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for January 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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Mon Jan 2, 2023

Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police

Cloverdale Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee meeting cancelled

The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 2, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

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