Cloverdale public meetings in 2023
75 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
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.
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, has been cancelled.
Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability
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.
- Discussion: Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA)
- Discussion: Our Healthy Community Project
- Update: Annexations for Six Acres Water Company / S. Cloverdale Water Company
- Update: Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) and Housing Element
- Review of communications regarding 'Public Speech Curtailed' and 'Save the Pond Proposal'
Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD
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.
- Meeting cancelled
City Council
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.
- Annual selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for one-year term ending December 2024
- Resolution to designate City Park Scout's Cabin ADA improvement project for CDBG funding application
- Amendment No. 4 to professional services agreement with West Yost Associates for city engineer services
- Reappointment of Craig Carni to Planning Commission and appointment of Jason Williams as alternate
- Adoption of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 24-25 and administrative budget for Successor Agency
Planning Commission
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.
- Meeting cancelled
- Posted November 15, 2023 at 3:25 p.m.
- Posted at City Hall and Cloverdale Performing Art Center
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion of General Fund Revenue Forecasts
- Discussion of proposed Cloverdale Police Department organizational changes
- Update on Measure P Cannabis Report
- Update on Water Rate Revenue Tracking Worksheet
- Update on grants and grant writing investment options
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
City Council
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.
- Meeting cancelled
- Posted October 26, 2023 at 2:45 p.m. by City Clerk Mike Maloney
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Discussion of Furber Park survey results to date
- Discussion of Memorial Bench Program
- Discussion of City Park Picnic Tables
- Discussion of Flag Policy Amendment(s) per 11.8 Council Direction
- Update on City-Wide Drought Relief Water Systems Project Implementation
City Council
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.
- Five-year Flock Safety ALPR camera system renewal, $87,500 plus 10% contingency
- Annual AB 1600 report on development impact fee activity for FY 2022-2023
- Discussion to add Sons & Daughters of Pearl Harbor Survivors Flag to approved flags and install flagpole at City Hall
- Proclamation of Native American Heritage Month
- Oath of office for new personnel Tanya Galloway
Planning Commission
The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for November 7, 2023, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting.
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion of voter survey results on bonding capacity
- Discussion of mobile home rent control
- Review of Finance Budget Update
- Update on Measure P Cannabis Report
- Update on Water Rate Revenue Tracking Worksheet
City Council
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.
- Discussion and direction on Urban Growth Boundary ballot initiative
- First Amendment to Facility Use Agreement with Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
- Closed session: potential litigation against 3M and DuPont over PFAS
- Proclamation condemning terrorism
- Cancellation of November 22 and December 27, 2023 council meetings
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Meeting cancelled for October 24, 2023
Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability
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.
- South Cloverdale Pre-Annexation Agreement
- Parking at 2nd Street Park
- Updates on Housing Element and Downtown Wi-Fi
- Updates on Six Acres Water Company / S. Cloverdale Water Company
- Approval of August 15, 2023, draft minutes
Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD
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.
- Discussion of Kleiser Park Area Trash Bin Request
- Discussion of Student Liaison Appointment for 2023/24 School Year
- Update on School Resource Officer
- Update on Thyme Square Property
- Update on School District South Properties
City Council
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.
- At-Will Employment Agreement with Christopher Parker as Police Chief
- Maintenance Services Agreement with Miksis Services, Inc. for sewer manhole rehabilitation at 27 locations, not to exceed $169,336.20
- Budget amendment of $20,000 for vegetation management at Lyda Ranch Open Space
- Budget amendment of $4,000 for two new iPads
- Installation of STOP signs at 2nd Street and Commercial Street
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group
The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Homelessness Community Advisory Group Subcommittee on October 9, 2023, has been cancelled.
Planning Commission
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.
- Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map TM 005-2023 for a two-lot subdivision of 5.4 acres at 1175 S. Foothill Boulevard (APN 117-040-098)
- Environmental assessment exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Minor Land Divisions)
- Recommended action: Adopt resolution approving the tentative parcel map
- Approval of May 2, 2023 draft minutes
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Mobilehome Rent Control Ordinance discussion
- CPAC Facility Use Agreement draft review
- Update on City Hall exterior and Police Station interior painting
- Measure P Cannabis Report update
- Water Rate Revenue Tracking Worksheet update
City Council
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.
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Stop sign request at Riesling and S. Franklin
- SCADA for Water Treatment Plant
- Recycled Water Planning Study
- Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation
- First Street Overlay
City Council
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.
- Discussion on Clear Water Ranch Urban Growth Boundary ballot initiative
- Resolution to approve maximum solid waste, composting, and recycling rates with Recology Sonoma Marin Inc.
- Award of Dog Park ADA ramp project to Andersen Excavating for $120,690 (total budget $132,759)
- Letter of commitment to Sonoma County Community Resilience Centers Network Planning Grant
- Proclamations for Latino Heritage Month and Creek Week
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 5, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee on September 4, 2023, has been cancelled.
City Council
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.
- Approve $31,714.10 minor construction agreement with Fitzgerald Decorating and Painting for City Hall exterior and Police Department interior painting
- Public hearing on weed abatement for properties at 135 Brookside Drive, 650 & 680 S. Cloverdale Boulevard, and Vista Oaks subdivision
- Approve one-time water leak adjustment increase from $250.00 to $876.02 for 177 Cherry Creek Ct.
- Designate voting delegate for League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference
- Proclaim Women's Equality Day
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.
- Approved weed abatement for 135 Brookside Drive, 650 & 680 S. Cloverdale Boulevard, and Vista Oaks Subdivision (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution 067-2023 for City Hall and Police Department painting contract with Fitzgerald Decorating and Painting for $31,714.10 (4-0)
- Approved one-time leak adjustment increase from $250.00 to $876.02 for 177 Cherry Creek Ct. (4-0)
- Designated Mayor Lands as voting delegate and Councilmember Bagby as alternate for the 2023 League of California Cities Annual Conference (4-0)
- Approved August 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Meeting cancelled
Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD
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.
- Discussion: Addition to School System per State Law - TK and Kindergarten Locations
- Discussion: Student Liaison Program for 23/24 School Year
- Discussion: Public Works Preparation for 23/24 School Year
- Update: School Resource Officer
- Update: Cloverdale Community Pool / Student Lifeguard Certification
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.
- Approved November 14, 2022 draft minutes
Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability
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.
- Discussion: Parking at 2nd Street Park
- Discussion: Arts Program
- Update: Six Acres Water Company / S. Cloverdale Water Company
- Update: Downtown Wi-Fi
- Update: SB852 - Climate Resilient Communities
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.
- Provided direction to staff regarding the Arts Program
- Discussed parking at 2nd Street Park
City Council
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.
- Professional services agreement with First Carbon Solutions for $137,006 (plus $13,700 contingency) for General Plan Circulation Element update
- Appoint Coastland Civil Engineering as Engineer of Work for Clark Avenue Rehabilitation Project
- Professional services agreement with West Yost & Associates for well and station improvements to water treatment system
- Resolution ordering 1215 S. Cloverdale Boulevard to connect to sanitary sewer system
- Consideration of opposition letter to SB423
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.
- Approved $137,006 agreement with First Carbon Solutions for General Plan Circulation Element updates (5-0)
- Appointed Coastland Civil Engineering to prepare bid documents for Clark Avenue Rehabilitation Project (5-0)
- Approved agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. for water treatment system well and station improvements (5-0)
- Ordered property at 1215 S. Cloverdale Boulevard to connect to sanitary sewer system (4-0, 1 abstention)
- Approved July 26, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion of Historical Society Funding Request
- Consideration of Residential Water Leak Adjustment
- Report on painting bids for City Hall exterior and Police Station interior
- Update on Measure P Cannabis Report
- Update on bonding capacity for City Hall/Police Station and USDA funding
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.
- Approved June 5, 2023 Draft Minutes
Planning Commission
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.
City Council
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.
- Resolution accepting Rege Construction's basketball court improvements at 2nd Street Park
- Resolution setting 2023-24 ad valorem tax rate for CalPERS retirement expenses
- Budget amendment moving 2022/23 projects to 2023/24
- Amendment No. 3 with West Yost Associates for city engineer services, not to exceed $282,000
- Agreement to sell 2007 Police Chevy Tahoe to Cloverdale Ambulance for $1
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.
- Approved budget amendment to move 2022/23 projects to 2023/24 budget (4-0)
- Approved $282,000 amendment for West Yost Associates, Inc. engineering services (4-0)
- Approved agreement to sell 2007 Police Dept Chevy Tahoe to Cloverdale Ambulance for $1 (4-0)
- Declared all weeds within the City a public nuisance for abatement (4-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with ArcSine Engineering for SCADA improvements (4-0)
- Adopted resolution accepting basketball court improvements at 2nd Street Park (4-0)
- Approved 2023-24 Ad Valorem tax rate for CalPERS retirement expenses (4-0)
- Directed staff to support a letter of opposition for SB423
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Discussion of SCADA expansion
- Stop sign request on W. 2nd
- 1st Street road conditions discussion
- Update on Furber Park playground renovation
- Update on Lyda Ranch (Soda Springs) open space acquisition
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.
- Approved June 27, 2023 Draft Minutes
City Council
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.
Planning Commission
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.
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, has been cancelled.
City Council
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.
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Discussion of Coastland Civil Engineering proposal for Clark Avenue Rehabilitation Project
- Discussion of West Yost proposal for on-call city engineering services for FY 2023-24
- Update on city-wide drought relief water systems project (smart meters, SCADA, well replacements)
- Update on Furber Park playground renovation community survey
- Update on Lyda Ranch (Soda Springs) open space acquisition
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.
- Approved May 23, 2023 draft minutes
Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability
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.
- Discussion regarding Clearwater Ranch
- Discussion regarding Design Standards
- Discussion regarding Downtown Wi-fi
- Discussion regarding SB 852 - Climate Resilient Communities
- Updates on the Housing Element and Dog Park
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.
- Approved April 18, 2023 Draft Minutes
Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD
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.
City Council
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.
- Approved rezoning of ~9.27 acres (Six Acres Annexation Area) to Two-Family Residential (R-2)
- Approved $744,236 budget amendment for salary and health insurance premium increases
- Adopted updated schedule of fees and charges for city services
- Approved $43,319 purchase of security cameras for Furber Park and Clark Park
- Approved $55,540 contract with Fitzgerald Painting for police station and city plaza
- Adopted FY 2023/2024 roadway improvement project list funded by SB-1
- Approved annual assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District Zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7
- Adopted city salary schedule effective July 1, 2023
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group
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.
- Approval of February 13, 2023, draft minutes
- Round table updates on local homelessness activities involving Cloverdale Police, Sonoma County Sheriff, and others
- Discussion regarding District 4 Strategic Plan updates
- Update on Cloverdale vegetation management
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.
- Approved February 13, 2023 draft minutes
City Council
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.
- Workshop on best practices for local governance, goals, and council relations
- Joint meeting with Cloverdale Community Development Successor Agency Board
- Public comments allowed on non-agenda items (3 minutes per speaker)
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.
Planning Commission
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.
- Meeting cancelled
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion of Amendment No. 2 to the Recology Franchise Agreement
- Discussion of agreement with R3 Consulting for solid waste services
- Discussion of agreement with Isom Advisors for bond consulting services
- Discussion of Terry Krieg bid for Auditor position
- Update on bonding capacity for City Hall/Police Station & USDA Funding
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.
- Removed items F.2, F.3, F.6, F.7, F.8, and F.9 from Standing Items on future agendas
City Council
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.
- Agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR camera system, not to exceed $37,250 plus 10% contingency
- Ordinance to increase City Manager's purchasing authority (amending CMC 3.08.030 and 3.08.040)
- Public hearing to prezone 9.27 acres (Six Acres Annexation Area) to Two-Family Residential (R-2)
- Accept fee title to a portion of Kelly Road west of South Cloverdale Boulevard
- New five-year (2023-2028) revocable license agreement for Veterans Memorial Pool
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.
- Approved $37,250 agreement with Flock Safety for ALPR camera system (3-1)
- Adopted Ordinance No. 751-2023 to increase City Manager’s purchasing authority (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 042-2023 accepting fee title to a portion of Kelly Road (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 043-2023 for a 2023-2028 Veterans Memorial Pool license agreement (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance for first reading to prezone Six Acres Annexation Area to R-2 (4-0)
- Introduced ordinance for first reading to amend CMC sections regarding fences, walls, and design review (4-0)
- Approved April 26, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Approved April 25, 2023 Draft Minutes
Planning Commission
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.
- Pre-zoning 9.27 acres (APNs 116-290-001 to -024, 116-310-001) to R-2 two-family residential
- Municipal code amendments to sections on fences, Planned Unit Development, design review, parking, and residential/commercial/industrial uses
- Deletion of section 18.09.160 on Large Family Day Care
- Approval of April 4, 2023 draft minutes
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.
- Approved Resolution 004-2023 recommending pre-zoning 9.27+/- acres to R-2 (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 005-2023 recommending municipal code amendments (5-0)
- Approved April 4, 2023 meeting minutes as submitted (5-0)
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
The scheduled meeting for the Cloverdale Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee on May 1, 2023, has been cancelled.
City Council
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.
- Public hearing: Adopt 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and CEQA addendum
- Budget amendment: $42,000 for housing element consultant services
- Budget amendment: $45,811 for 17 park benches and 2 trash cans for City Plaza
- Ordinance to increase City Manager's purchasing authority (Sections 3.08.030/040)
- Approve Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708 Annual Report
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.
- Adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element Update and CEQA addendum (5-0)
- Introduced ordinance to increase City Manager’s purchasing authority (5-0)
- Approved $45,811 budget amendment for 17 park benches and two trash cans (5-0)
- Approved $42,000 budget transfer for Housing Element consultant services (5-0)
- Preliminarily approved FY 2023-24 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District reports for Zones 1-7 (various votes)
- Approved Cloverdale Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708 Annual Report (5-0)
- Reappointed William Wagy to the Planning Commission through April 26, 2027 (5-0)
- Cancelled City Council meetings for May 10, 2023 and July 12, 2023 (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Discussion of Dahlia & Sage Market striping plan
- Discussion of Vermeer XL Chipper
- Update on Furber Park Playground Renovation
- Update on City Wide Street Striping Plan / Pavement Management Program
- Update on Water Supply / Potter Valley Project
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.
- Approved March 28, 2023 draft minutes
- Provided direction to staff for bean bag toss equipment purchase and installation
- Provided direction to staff regarding Dahlia & Sage Market Striping Plan
Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability
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.
- Discussion of Eureka Art Program
- Discussion of Veterans Memorial Pool Agreement
- Discussion of Recreation Division Instructor Agreement
- Discussion of Pickle Ball Instructor Agreement
- Updates on Great Redwood Trail, Housing Element, and SMART Dog Park
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.
- Approved February 21, 2023 Draft Minutes
Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD
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.
- Meeting cancelled due to lack of quorum
- Agenda items continued to a date uncertain
- Potential special meeting in the near future
City Council
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.
- Resolution to move from Stage 3 to Stage 1 water shortage emergency, ending the water surcharge
- Acceptance of Lyda Ranch property (APNs 115-220-006 & -007) and granting a conservation easement to Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District
- Contract with PumpMan Norcal for Well 6 pump repair at $28,480.93 (total budget $32,753.06)
- Budget amendment adding $200,000 for Coastland Engineering building permit services
- Budget amendment for West Yost water system hydraulic evaluation for Southcrest Reservoir replacement ($77,700)
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.
- Downgraded water shortage emergency to Stage 1 and terminated water shortage surcharge (5-0)
- Approved $32,753.06 budget for Well 6 pump repair with PumpMan Norcal (5-0)
- Approved $200,000 budget increase for Coastland Engineering Inc. building permit services (5-0)
- Accepted fee simple title to Lyda Ranch real property and granted conservation easement (5-0)
- Approved $77,700 budget amendment for Southcrest Reservoir hydraulic evaluation by West Yost & Associates, Inc. (5-0)
- Accepted FY 2021/22 Audited Financial Statements (5-0)
- Approved March 22, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
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.
- Housing Element Update 2023-2031 with CEQA Addendum recommendation
- Chair and Vice Chair elections
- Minutes approval for March 7, 2023 meeting
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.
- Recommended City Council adopt CEQA addendum for 2023-2031 Housing Element (5-0)
- Selected Commissioner Asay as 2023 Planning Commission Chair (5-0)
- Selected Commissioner Sanders as 2023 Planning Commission Vice Chair (5-0)
- Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion of CA Flavored Tobacco Ban
- Discussion of Draft Financial Statements - FY 2021-2022 Audit
- Update on City-Wide Surveillance Cameras
- Update on Bonding Capacity for City Hall/Police Station & USDA Funding
- Update on PG&E Turnkey Energy and Utility Upgrade Program
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.
- Approved March 6, 2023 minutes as submitted
- Removed City-Wide Surveillance Cameras from Standing Items
- Removed PG&E Turnkey Energy and Utility Upgrade Program from Standing Items
- Removed Alexander Valley Association from Standing Items
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Approved February 28, 2023 Draft Minutes
City Council
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.
- Closed session: real property negotiation for Lyda Ranch (APNs 115-220-007, 115-220-006, 115-220-019)
- Resolution to establish a Police Officer Trainee Program
- Minor construction agreement with DC Electric for traffic light cabinet, not to exceed $39,575
- Budget amendment for Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant, not to exceed $15,000
- Proclamations for César Chávez Day and Women's History Month
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.
- Approved establishment of a Police Officer Trainee Program (4-0)
- Approved $15,000 budget amendment for officer wellness and mental health services (4-0)
- Approved $39,575 contract with DC Electric for traffic light cabinet and controller (4-0)
- Accepted 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Report (4-0)
- Approved minutes from February 22, 2023, and March 8, 2023 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
City Council
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.
- Resolution accepting Rege Construction's installation of public restroom at City Plaza
- Budget amendment adding $24,000 for Green Valley Engineering public works inspections
- Purchase of two 2023 Dodge Charger police vehicles from Matt Mazzei Chevrolet, not to exceed $82,708.76 plus 10% contingency
- Authorization to apply for State Water Resources Board financial assistance for recycled water feasibility study
- Resolution opposing Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (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.
- Opposed Initiative No. 21-0042A1 (4-0)
- Approved purchase of two 2023 Dodge Charger police vehicles for up to $82,708.76 (4-0)
- Approved $24,000 budget increase for Green Valley Engineering public works inspections (4-0)
- Accepted installation of City Plaza public restroom facility by Rege Construction (4-0)
- Authorized financial assistance application with State Water Resources Board for recycled water project (4-0)
- Authorized application for WATERSMART water recycling grant from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (4-0)
- Received and filed Housing Successor Agency Annual Report for FY 2021-22 (4-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
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.
- General Plan Annual Report for 2022 - recommendation to City Council for acceptance and submittal to OPR and HCD
- 2022 Annual Housing Element Progress Report for 2015-2023 Housing Element - recommendation to City Council for acceptance and submittal to HCD and OPR
- Approval of December 13, 2022 draft minutes
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.
- Approved December 13, 2022 minutes (5-0)
- Recommended acceptance of 2022 General Plan Annual Report (5-0)
- Recommended acceptance of 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion of California Business Roundtable Ballot Initiative 21-0042A1
- Update on elimination of the City Treasurer position
- Update on city-wide surveillance cameras
- Update on bonding capacity for City Hall/Police Station & USDA funding
- Update on Measure P Cannabis Report
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.
- Approved February 6, 2023 draft minutes
Subcommittee Archive: Public Works & Facilities
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.
- Traffic, parking, and bicycle lane striping at S. Cloverdale Blvd. and Citrus Fair Dr.
- Allen Ave. asphalt repair discussion
- Traffic signal cabinet replacement at First St. and Cloverdale Blvd.
- Infrastructure improvement cost estimates for Asti Rd. and Cherry Creek Village
- Furber Park playground renovation and City Park basketball court updates
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.
- Approved December 7, 2022 minutes
- Provided direction to staff on traffic, parking, and bicycle lane striping at S. Cloverdale Blvd. and Citrus Fair Dr.
- Provided direction to staff on Allen Ave. asphalt repair
- Provided direction to staff on traffic signal cabinet replacement at First St. and Cloverdale Blvd.
- Provided direction to staff on downtown waste receptacles and street furnishing
- Provided direction to staff on Tarman Drive parking zone sign request
City Council
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.
- Closed session: Thomas Lion and Colleen Shields v. City of Cloverdale, Case No. SCV 262894
- Budget amendment: $50,000 each for Water and Wastewater chemical cost increases
- Budget amendment: $78,652 for City Park Basketball Project, total $557,437
- Resolution to terminate local COVID-19 emergency effective February 28, 2023
- Dog park construction at 501 S. Asti Road, budget up to $199,433, design contract $25,500
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.
- Approved dog park construction at 501 S. Asti Road, including a budget of up to $199,433 (5-0)
- Approved $25,500 professional service agreement with Moe Engineering for dog park design (5-0)
- Approved $100,000 budget amendment for water and wastewater treatment chemicals (5-0)
- Approved $78,652 budget amendment for City Park Basketball Project change orders (5-0)
- Adopted resolution terminating local COVID-19 emergency effective February 28, 2023 (5-0)
- Approved amended flag policy and agreement with Rotary Club to install a 'Peace' flagpole (4-1)
- Postponed discussion on participating in countywide ban on new gas stations (4-1)
- Approved February 8, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Subcommittee Archive: Planning & Sustainability
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.
- Update - Great Redwood Trail
- Update - Clean Air Vehicle and Equipment Policy
- Update - Amendment to Ordinance prohibiting Products Containing Polystyrene Foam
- Update - Housing Element
- Update - SMART Dog Park
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.
- Approved August 16, 2022 draft minutes
- Approved October 18, 2022 draft minutes
Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD
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.
- Meeting cancelled
- Cancellation posted by City Clerk Mike Maloney
- Posted at City Hall and online at cloverdale.net/agendacenter
Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group
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.
- Discussion of updates from Cloverdale Police, Sonoma County Sheriff's Office, Cloverdale Fire District, and Reach for Home
- Review of Sonoma County Homelessness Strategic Plan (attachment E.1)
- Approval of minutes from September 13, 2022 meeting
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.
- Approved September 13, 2022 minutes
City Council
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.
- Closed session: real property negotiations for APN 116-110-025, 116-110-024, 115-220-004 and APN 117-040-070 (County of Sonoma property)
- Consent: Minor Construction Agreement with PumpMan Norcal, not to exceed $107,248.46, for water treatment plant and distribution system pump repairs
- Consent: Resolution designating 1st Street Sidewalk ADA Project as priority for FY 2023-24 CDBG funding application
- Consent: Deed restriction for two full-sized basketball courts at 2nd Street City Park (Per Capita Grant Program)
- New business: Mid-year review of FY 2022-24 budget goals and mid-year financial report for FY 2022-23
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.
- Approved $107,248.46 contract with PumpMan Norcal for water plant pump repairs (5-0)
- Adopted Travel, Advance, and Reimbursement Policy (5-0)
- Appointed Brooke Greene to a four-year term on the Sonoma County Library Commission (5-0)
- Adopted resolution to apply for $755,000 CDBG funding for 1st Street sidewalk ADA project (5-0)
- Approved MOU with Northern Sonoma County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (5-0)
- Authorized deed restriction for basketball courts at 2nd Street City Park (5-0)
- Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings per AB 361 (5-0)
- Accepted Mid-Year Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Planning Commission
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.
- Meeting cancelled
- Cancellation posted at City Hall and Cloverdale Performing Arts Center
- Posted online at cloverdale.net/agendacenter
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
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.
- Discussion on elimination of the City Treasurer position
- Discussion on city-wide surveillance cameras
- Update on bonding capacity for police station / USDA funding
- Update on 10th officer hiring
- Update on Recology's extraordinary rate request implementation
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.
- Approved December 5, 2022 minutes
City Council
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.
- Resolution to amend Stage 4 water shortage emergency to Stage 3, requiring 25% water reduction from 2020 use and terminating suspension of new/enlarged water connections
- Appointment of Coastland Civil Engineering as Engineer of Work for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for FY 2023-24
- Adoption of 2023 City Council subcommittee and regional board/committee appointments
- Review of letter of interest for Sonoma County Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association appointments
- Presentation from Russian River Watershed Association
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.
- Amended water shortage emergency from Stage 4 to Stage 3 (5-0)
- Terminated suspension of new or enlarged water system connections (5-0)
- Appointed Coastland Civil Engineering as Engineer of Work for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (5-0)
- Adopted 2023 roster of Subcommittee, Joint Committee, and Regional Board/Committee appointments (5-0)
- Directed Mayor to support appointments for Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association
City Council
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.
- Ratify local emergency proclamation for January storm and flood/landslide conditions
- Professional Services Agreement with West Yost & Associates for water system hydraulic evaluation (Southcrest Reservoir replacement)
- Approve appointment of Margaret Sluyk to Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board (North County seat) and Stephen Sotomayor as alternate
- Appoint Carol Pigoni-Giovanatto to Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board
- Authorize remote teleconference meetings under AB 361
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.
- Ratified local emergency proclamation for January storm and flood/landslide conditions (5-0)
- Approved professional services agreement with West Yost & Associates, Inc. for Southcrest Reservoir hydraulic evaluation ($77,700)
- Appointed Margaret Sluyk to North County seat on Sonoma County Continuum of Care Board and Stephen Sotomayor as alternate
- Appointed Carol Pigoni-Giovanatto to Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board of Trustees
- Adopted resolution authorizing remote teleconference meetings per Assembly Bill 361
- Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes
- Finalized recommendations for 2023 subcommittee and regional board appointments (ratification set for Jan 25)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission's regularly scheduled meeting for January 3, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Subcommittee Archive: Finance, Administration, & Police
The Finance, Administration, and Police Subcommittee meeting scheduled for January 2, 2023, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.