Cloverdale public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council meeting scheduled for December 24, 2025 was canceled because there were no agenda items and it coincides with a Federal holiday. The cancellation notice also applies to the Planning Commission (Dec 2), Administration Subcommittee (Dec 9), and Infrastructure Subcommittee (Dec 23) meetings. The notice was posted on November 19, 2025 at City Hall, the Performing Arts Center, and online as required by California Government Code § 54954.2(a).

• Planning Commission meeting – December 2, 2025 (canceled)
• Administration Subcommittee meeting – December 9, 2025 (canceled)
• Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting – December 23, 2025 (canceled)
• City Council meeting – December 24, 2025 (canceled)

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Cloverdale City Council Infrastructure Subcommittee scheduled for December 23, 2025 was canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items and the proximity to Federal holidays. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Successor Agency will discuss infrastructure grants, building code updates, and city facility conversions. The meeting also includes the annual selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.

• Grant of $1,250,000 from Low-Moderate Income Housing Fund for Alexander Valley Wellness Center at S. Cloverdale Boulevard and Citrus Fair Drive
• Professional Services Agreement with West Yost Associates for on-call city engineer services not to exceed $215,000
• Budget amendment of up to $100,000 to convert 113 Broad Street into a City facility
• Public hearing to adopt 2025 California Building Standards Codes and 2025 Fire Code
• Adoption of Water Supply Assessment for the Esmeralda Mixed-Use Development Project

The City Council voted 4‑1 to select Councilmember Wheeler as Mayor ending December 2026 and 3‑2 to select Councilmember Lands as Vice Mayor. A resolution adopting the water‑supply assessment and verification for the Esmeralda mixed‑use development passed 4‑1. The council also adopted an ordinance amending the Coppertower Family Medical Center development agreement and authorizing a $1,250,000 grant for infrastructure. Additional actions included approving a $215,000 on‑call engineer contract, a $100,000 budget for 113 Broad Street remodel, and adopting the 2025 California building codes and an updated governance manual.

• Councilmember Wheeler selected as Mayor (4-1)
• Councilmember Lands selected as Vice Mayor (3-2)
• Water Supply Assessment and Verification for Esmeralda project adopted (4-1)
• Ordinance approving amendment to Coppertower development agreement and $1,250,000 grant adopted
• Resolution approving West Yost Associates on‑call engineer services up to $215,000 adopted
• Resolution authorizing up to $100,000 for bids to remodel 113 Broad Street adopted
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Codes by reference adopted (5-0)
• Adoption of updated City Council Governance Manual adopted

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee meeting scheduled for December 9, 2025, has been canceled. The notice cites a lack of items and proximity to Federal Holidays as the reasons for the cancellation.

Planning Commission

The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 has been canceled. The cancellation was due to a lack of agenda items and proximity to a federal holiday. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council meeting set for November 26, 2025 has been cancelled due to a lack of items and a conflict with a Federal holiday. As a result, no agenda items will be considered at this time.

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The City of Cloverdale cancelled the Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 25, 2025 due to a lack of agenda items and a conflict with a federal holiday. No items were discussed or decided. The cancellation notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and online on November 11, 2025.

Planning Commission

The City Council will consider a $42,000 agreement for Scout Cabin rehabilitation and a five-year animal control contract with North Bay Animal Services. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a healthcare center project and updates to city building codes.

• Cloverdale Scout Cabin rehabilitation agreement ($42,000)
• Five-year Animal Control and Sheltering Services Agreement with North Bay Animal Services
• Public hearing on Alexander Valley Healthcare Wellness Center project
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Codes
• Update to City Master Fee Schedule

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission will review updates to the Esmeralda entitlements package and discuss a development agreement for a wellness center at 321 S. Cloverdale Boulevard. The body is also considering updates to the city's master fee schedule and building standards codes.

• Proposed $1,250,000 grant from Low-Moderate Income Housing Fund for infrastructure at 321 S. Cloverdale Boulevard
• Professional services agreement with Anderson Architecture and Planning for $42,000 for Scout Cabin Rehabilitation
• Updates to Master Fee Schedule regarding airport, lease, and cannabis-related fees
• Five-year animal control and sheltering services agreement with North Bay Animal Services
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Codes and 2025 Fire Code

The City Council adopted a consent calendar unanimously and approved several resolutions, including a $42,000 professional services agreement for the Scout Cabin rehab and updates to the master fee schedule. An ordinance establishing objective design standards was adopted, and a building‑code ordinance received its first reading with a public hearing scheduled for Dec. 10. The Council also approved a five‑year animal‑control services contract and, by a 5‑0 vote, approved a modification to the design‑review permit and a $1,250,000 grant for the Alexander Valley Healthcare Wellness Center project.

• Adopted consent calendar (5‑yes, 0‑no)
• Approved $42,000 professional services agreement for Scout Cabin rehabilitation (Resolution 066‑2025)
• Updated master fee schedule for FY 2025‑26 (Resolution 067‑2025)
• Adopted ordinance adding objective design standards (Ordinance 763‑2026)
• Introduced building‑code ordinance (first reading) and set public hearing for Dec. 10, 2025
• Approved five‑year animal control and sheltering services agreement with North Bay Animal Services (Resolution 068‑2025)
• Approved modification to design‑review permit and $1,250,000 grant for Alexander Valley Healthcare Wellness Center (Resolution 069‑2025) (5‑yes, 0‑no)

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The City Council announced that the Administration Subcommittee meeting scheduled for November 11, 2025 is cancelled due to lack of items and a conflict with a federal holiday. The notice also cancels the Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting on November 25, 2025 and the City Council meeting on November 26, 2025. The cancellation was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and online on November 11, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

• Cancellation of Administration Subcommittee meeting – Nov 11 2025
• Cancellation of Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting – Nov 25 2025
• Cancellation of City Council meeting – Nov 26 2025

Planning Commission

The Cloverdale Planning Commission scheduled for November 4, 2025 was cancelled. The cancellation notice states there were no agenda items to consider.

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Cloverdale Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 28, 2025 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. The cancellation notice was posted on the City Hall bulletin board and online on October 22, 2025, as required by California Government Code § 54954.2(a). No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The council will consider several consent‑calendar items, including approval of the September 24 and October 8 draft minutes, a resolution to sell two large fans to the school district for $1.00, a professional services agreement with Hildebrand Consulting for an updated water and sewer rate study, and a contract with C&S Engineers for runway design services. A public hearing will introduce, by title only, an ordinance to add objective design standards and amend fence and residential design sections of Title 18 of the municipal code. The board will also discuss naming City Hall/Chamber of Commerce Alley after former Councilmember Gus Wolter.

• Resolution to sell two large fans to Cloverdale Unified School District for $1.00
• Professional Services Agreement with Hildebrand Consulting LLC for update of water and sewer rate study
• Contract with C&S Engineers, Inc. for Runway 32 PAPI and REIL design services and budget amendment
• Ordinance amendment to Title 18 adding objective design standards, fence, and residential design provisions
• Discussion of naming City Hall/Chamber of Commerce Alley after former Councilmember Gus Wolter

The council adopted the consent calendar unanimously and approved the September 24 and October 8 meeting minutes. It adopted four resolutions: authorizing the sale of two fans for $1, approving a professional services agreement with Hildebrand Consulting for a water and sewer rate study update, approving C&S Engineers' scope and budget amendment for the Runway 32 design project, and introducing the first reading of an ordinance to add objective design standards to the municipal code. The council also discussed naming City Hall/Chamber of Commerce Alley after former Councilmember Gus Wolter.

• Consent calendar adopted (5‑0 vote)
• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes as submitted
• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes as submitted
• Resolution adopted authorizing sale of two large fans for $1.00
• Resolution adopted approving professional services agreement with Hildebrand Consulting LLC for water and sewer rate study update
• Resolution adopted approving C&S Engineers scope of work and budget amendment for Runway 32 design project
• First reading of ordinance amending Title 18 to add objective design standards introduced (reading waived)
• Council directed staff to consider naming City Hall/Chamber of Commerce Alley after former Councilmember Gus Wolter

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Council Subcommittee on Administration will review a water and wastewater rate study and a proposed golf cart ordinance. The body will also discuss police recruitment and an animal control contract.

• Water/Waste Water Rate Study
• Golf Cart Ordinance
• Animal Control Contract
• Deputy Chief Position recruitment
• Objective Design Standards

City Council

The council will vote on acquiring 110 North Cloverdale Blvd. and 124 East 1st Street, not to exceed $1,166,000, with a related budget amendment. It will also consider a $34,000 agreement with DLR Group for a cost‑reduction study of the Public Safety Facility, a $5,716.14 purchase of six desktop computers for the police department, and a water‑sewer billing relief request from Wine Country Inn & Suites. Additionally, proclamations for Water Professionals Week and Zero Waste Week will be adopted.

• Approve purchase of 110 North Cloverdale Blvd. and 124 East 1st Street (≤ $1,166,000) and related budget amendment
• Authorize $34,000 agreement with DLR Group for cost‑reduction study of the Public Safety Facility
• Authorize $5,716.14 purchase of six desktop computers for the Cloverdale Police Department and budget amendment
• Consider water/sewer billing adjustment request from Wine Country Inn & Suites (sewer ~$4,298 or full $6,572)
• Adopt proclamations for Water Professionals Week and Zero Waste Week

The council adopted the consent calendar unanimously and approved a $5,716.14 budget amendment to buy six police desktop computers. It also approved a $34,000 agreement with DLR Group for a cost‑reduction study and authorized the purchase of two properties for up to $1,166,000, each with a 5‑0‑0 vote. The council decided not to agenda a Senior Advisory Committee item but will place a recognition of former Councilmember Gus Wolter on the Oct 22 agenda.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of six police desktop computers ($5,716.14) (5-0-0)
• Approved $34,000 DLR Group cost‑reduction study agreement (5-0-0)
• Approved purchase of 110 N. Cloverdale Blvd and 124 E. 1st St, up to $1,166,000 (5-0-0)
• Did not place Senior Advisory Committee item on agenda (no consensus)
• Will place recognition of former Councilmember Gus Wolter on Oct 22 agenda (consensus)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 18 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code to add objective design and development standards for new multifamily and mixed‑use projects. Staff notes the amendments are exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3). The Commission is asked to consider the amendments and adopt a resolution recommending the City Council adopt the ordinance.

• Public hearing on amendment to Title 18 establishing objective design standards for new multifamily and mixed‑use developments
• Resolution recommending City Council adopt the ordinance amending Title 18

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure contracts and utility rate adjustments. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding an open space easement for Soda Springs Ranch.

• Pond 3 Biosolids Removal Project contract to Synagro WWT, Inc. for up to $658,140
• Soda Springs Ranch site improvements contract to Andersen Excavating up to $123,066.73
• City Park picnic/gazebo structure contract to Cavallo Construction up to $65,813.00
• Proposed increase of one-time water leak adjustment credit from $410 to $460
• Public hearing for Soda Springs Ranch Open Space Preserve easement at 180 Foothill Boulevard

The council adopted several resolutions, including adjusting solid waste and water‑leak policies, and approving contracts for the Pond 3 biosolids removal ($598,309), Soda Springs Ranch site improvements ($123,066.73), a city‑park picnic gazebo ($65,813), and two portable office buildings at the municipal airport. It also adopted a mitigated negative declaration for the Soda Springs Ranch open‑space preserve and established the Cloverdale Citizen Recognition Program.

• Approved adjustment of maximum solid waste, composting and recycling rates (Resolution 053‑2025)
• Approved amendment to water leak adjustment policy increasing credit to $460 (Resolution 054‑2025)
• Awarded Pond 3 biosolids removal contract to Synagro WWT, Inc. for $598,309 plus 10% contingency (Resolution 055‑2025)
• Awarded construction contract to Andersen Excavating for Soda Springs Ranch site improvements up to $123,066.73 (Resolution 056‑2025)
• Awarded construction contract to Cavallo Construction for city‑park picnic/gazebo up to $65,813 (Resolution 057‑2025)
• Adopted mitigated negative declaration for Soda Springs Ranch Open Space Preserve (4‑0 vote, 1 absent) (Resolution 058‑2025)
• Adopted Cloverdale Citizen Recognition Program (4‑0 vote, 1 absent) (Resolution 059‑2025)
• Authorized purchase and installation of two portable office buildings at the municipal airport (4‑0 vote, 1 absent) (Resolution 059‑2025)

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Cloverdale Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 was canceled. No agenda items were considered or decided at this meeting. The cancellation notice was posted on September 9, 2025 at City Hall and online as required by California Government Code § 54954.2(a).

City Council

The Cloverdale City Council announced that its regular meeting on September 10, 2025 has been cancelled. The cancellation notice was posted on September 2, 2025 at the City Hall bulletin board, the Cloverdale Performing Art Center, and online at the city website. No agenda items will be considered at this meeting.

• Regular City Council meeting for September 10, 2025 cancelled

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee will discuss several finance items, including a Sidewalk Ordinance, a Golf Cart Ordinance, a Cannabis Revenue Update, a Measure DD Tax Update, and a Water Leak Adjustment Policy. The meeting also includes department reports from Community Development, Police, and Administration. No decisions are noted as pending beyond discussion of these items.

• Sidewalk Ordinance
• Golf Cart Ordinance
• Cannabis Revenue Update
• Measure DD Tax Update
• Water Leak Adjustment Policy

Planning Commission

The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 10, 2025, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place at this meeting.

City Council

The City Council will consider several budget amendments for emergency planning and audio/visual equipment. The body will also provide direction on a requested pedestrian crosswalk near Jefferson Elementary School and respond to a county grand jury report on animal services.

• Proposed $25,000 contract with JDS Emergency Management Specialists for EOC and EOP updates
• Proposed $66,227 budget increase for public meeting audio/visual equipment using PEG funds
• Direction on permanent and temporary crosswalk installation on Jefferson Street
• Proposed $10,000 funding allocation for Resilient Cloverdale FY 2025–2026 scope of work
• Response to the 2024–2025 Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury Report on animal services

The City Council approved a $25,000 contract with JDS Emergency Management Specialists for an Emergency Operations Center exercise and plan update. It also adopted a $66,227 budget amendment to increase PEG funds for public‑meeting audio/visual equipment. Additional approvals included a $10,000 Resilient Cloverdale FY 2025‑26 scope, a response to the Sonoma County civil grand jury animal‑services report, and adoption of the consent calendar. The Council gave staff direction on a Jefferson Street crosswalk project.

• Approved $25,000 contract with JDS Emergency Management Specialists (5‑0)
• Approved $66,227 PEG funds budget amendment for public‑meeting A/V equipment (5‑0)
• Approved $10,000 Resilient Cloverdale FY 2025‑26 scope of work and budget amendment (5‑0)
• Approved response to Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury animal‑services report (5‑0)
• Adopted consent calendar by waiving reading (5‑0)
• Provided direction to staff on Jefferson Street crosswalk mitigation measures (unanimous)

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Subcommittee is meeting to discuss public works, water, and parks updates. Key items include a proposed sidewalk repair ordinance and various facility improvements.

• Cloverdale Sidewalk Repair Ordinance
• 1st Street CDBG Sidewalk Project
• South Cloverdale Blvd Updates (Go Sonoma)
• Park improvements including City Park Gazebo and Dog Park Lights
• Water sustainability projects and Well 7 & 8 updates

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

The Cloverdale City Council and Cloverdale Unified School District subcommittee will meet in person and via Zoom to approve the August 19, 2024 draft minutes and discuss safety improvements at local intersections. The meeting will also cover updates on a career fair, youth perspectives, a student liaison program review, and property development near Thyme Square.

• Approve August 19, 2024 draft minutes
• Safety improvements at local intersections
• Thyme Square Property / Washington Street Extension discussion
• Career Fair Update
• Student Liaison Program Review

City Council

The Cloverdale City Council will meet in open session at the Cloverdale Performing Art Center on August 13, 2025. Before recessing to closed session for anticipated-litigation discussion, councilmembers will hear public comments. In open session they will consider several binding votes, including a construction contract for the Cloverdale Water Treatment Plant Well and Station Improvement Project, a $124,900 professional-services agreement to update the Urban Water Management Plan, and changes to the cannabis business tax rate.

• Approve $124,900 contract with West Yost for 2025 Urban Water Management Plan update
• Award $1.1M construction contract to Terracon Constructors Inc. for Cloverdale Water Treatment Plant Well and Station Improvement Project – Wells 7 & 8 Equipping
• Amend cannabis business tax to a uniform 2.5% rate for all cannabis business types
• Amend FY 2025-26 budget to reflect delayed or incomplete FY 2024-25 projects
• Amend City Manager Kevin Thompson’s employment agreement to provide a salary merit increase

The council unanimously approved several items, including a $124,900 professional services agreement with West Yost for the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, a uniform 2.5% cannabis tax rate and removal of the annual permit fee, a budget amendment to increase FY 2025‑26 funds for delayed FY 2024‑25 projects, a salary merit increase for City Manager Kevin Thompson, the award of a construction contract to Terracon Constructors for the Cloverdale Water Treatment Plant wells 7 and 8, and an amendment to extend West Yost engineer services through Dec. 31 2025. All motions carried with a 5‑0‑0 vote and no public comment was recorded.

• Approved $124,900 professional services agreement with West Yost for UWMP update (5-0-0)
• Approved modification of cannabis tax rate to uniform 2.5% and removal of permit fee (5-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget amendment for delayed FY 2024‑25 projects (5-0-0)
• Approved salary merit increase for City Manager Kevin Thompson (5-0-0)
• Accepted Terracon Constructors bid for water treatment plant wells 7 & 8 (5-0-0)
• Authorized amendment to West Yost engineer services agreement through Dec 31 2025 (5-0-0)

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Council Subcommittee on Administration will review financial updates and departmental reports. The body is discussing cannabis revenue, tax measures, and several service contracts.

• Cannabis Revenue and adjusting Cannabis Tax Rate
• Measure DD Tax Update
• Emergency Operation Center Training Contract
• City Engineer Contract (West Yost)
• Sergeant Reclassification

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a modification to an approved Conditional Use Permit and Design Review for the Alexander Valley Healthcare Wellness Center. The commission may recommend approval of the modification and related site improvements to the City Council.

• Public hearing for modification to DR/CUP 024-2019 (Alexander Valley Healthcare Wellness Center)

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings to update the schedule of fees for city services and amend the General Plan's Circulation Element. The body will also consider budget amendments for various local improvements and a sewer maintenance contract.

• Sewer maintenance agreement with Miksis Services, Inc. not to exceed $218,497.40
• Public hearing to establish and update the Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services
• General Plan Amendment to update the Circulation Element and adopt a Subsequent Environmental Impact Report
• Budget amendment for Dog Park ADA improvements, 2nd Street Gazebo, and Porterfield Creek Trail repairs
• Resolution to declare weeds on specified private properties a public nuisance for abatement

The council unanimously adopted the ad valorem tax rate for fiscal year 2025‑26 to fund CalPERS retirement expenses. It also approved a sewer maintenance agreement up to $218,497.40, a road‑improvement project list funded by SB 1, a weed‑abatement ordinance, a budget amendment for several capital projects, an updated fee schedule, and an environmental impact report with a General Plan amendment. All actions were adopted by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution No. 034-2025 setting the 2025‑26 ad valorem tax rate (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 035-2025 for a sewer maintenance agreement up to $218,497.40 (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 036-2025 adopting the FY 2025‑26 SB 1 road‑repair project list (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 037-2025 declaring all city weeds a public nuisance (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 038-2025 budget amendment for dog park ADA upgrades, 2nd Street gazebo, downtown fountain replacements, Porterfield Creek trail repairs, and other projects (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 039-2025 updating the schedule of fees and charges for city services (5‑0)
• Approved Resolution No. 040-2025 adopting a subsequent environmental impact report and General Plan amendment for the Circulation Element (5‑0)
• Approved Minutes from May 14 and May 28, 2025 (5‑0)

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 22, 2025, has been canceled.

City Council

The City Council and Joint Meeting of the Cloverdale Community Development Successor Agency Board of Directors scheduled for July 9, 2025, has been cancelled.

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee meeting scheduled for July 8, 2025, has been cancelled.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 1, 2025, has been cancelled.

City Council

The City Council will consider updates to the city salary schedule and a budget amendment for employee cost of living adjustments. The body will also review police equipment purchases and discuss the public process timeline for Esmeralda AVR Entitlements.

• Budget amendment of $289,399 for salary and employee benefits cost of living adjustments
• Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for TASER 7 units, body-worn cameras, and a $5,000 budget adjustment
• Approval of the City of Cloverdale’s Salary Schedule effective July 1, 2025
• Public hearing on the 2025 status of city vacancies
• Proposed public process timeline for Esmeralda AVR Entitlements

The council adopted the consent calendar and approved several resolutions, including the city’s salary schedule effective July 1, 2025, an agreement with Axon Enterprise for taser and body‑worn camera equipment with a $5,000 budget adjustment, and the police department’s Military Equipment Use Policy. It also approved a $289,399 budget amendment for cost‑of‑living adjustments and created a two‑member ad‑hoc committee to study senior‑citizen issues. All votes recorded were unanimous (5‑0).

• Consent calendar adopted (motion carried 5‑0)
• Approved City of Cloverdale salary schedule effective July 1, 2025
• Approved Axon Enterprise agreement for tasers, body‑worn cameras and $5,000 budget adjustment
• Approved Cloverdale Police Department Military Equipment Use Policy 708
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget amendment of $289,399 for salary and benefits
• Created senior‑citizen ad‑hoc committee (motion carried 5‑0)

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Subcommittee meeting scheduled for June 24, 2025, has been cancelled. The notice states the cancellation is due to a lack of items.

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Successor Agency Board will meet to discuss tax oversight, road improvements, and landscaping assessments. The body is deciding on several grant applications and the waiver of specific code enforcement liens.

• Establishment of a Citizen Oversight Tax Committee for Sales Tax and Utilities User Tax
• Approval of the FY 2025/2026 Roadway Improvement Project list funded by SB 1
• Authorization of a $20,000 local match for the SS4A FY25 Planning Grant application
• Public hearing on assessments for the Cloverdale Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District
• Proposed waiver of code enforcement liens for 650 & 680 S. Cloverdale Boulevard

The council adopted a resolution establishing a Citizen Tax Oversight Committee and its bylaws. It also approved several infrastructure and financial actions, including terminating the BayREN water‑upgrades agreement, waiving code‑enforcement liens, adopting a list of SB1‑funded road projects, and approving participation in the SS4A planning grant with a $20,000 local match. Additionally, the council approved the annual engineer’s report and levy assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for all zones.

• Terminate participation in BayREN Water Upgrades program (5‑0)
• Waive collection of code enforcement liens for 650 & 680 S. Cloverdale Blvd (5‑0)
• Adopt list of SB1‑funded roadway improvement projects for FY 2025/2026 (5‑0)
• Authorize participation in SS4A FY25 planning grant with $20,000 local match (5‑0)
• Approve annual engineer’s report and levy assessments for Landscaping & Lighting District Zones 1,4,5,6,7 (5‑0)
• Approve annual engineer’s report and levy assessments for Zone 3 (4‑0)
• Approve annual engineer’s report and levy assessments for Zone 2 (3‑0, 2 abstentions)
• Establish Citizen Tax Oversight Committee and adopt bylaws (5‑0)

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee will review financial reports, police department policies, and community development items. The body is discussing revenue and tax matters, grant funding, and various city department reports.

• Cannabis revenue and tax
• Measure DD use of funds
• Military Equipment Use Policy - AB481
• Axon Contract
• Animal Control Contract Update

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a 12-month time extension for the Vista Oaks Subdivision map and design review. The body will also discuss potential zoning amendments regarding non-hosted vacation rentals.

• Proposed 12-month time extension for Vista Oaks Subdivision at the North end of Vista View Drive
• Discussion of Zoning Ordinance Amendments to allow non-hosted vacation rentals in additional commercial and residential zones

City Council

The Cloverdale City Council convened a regular meeting on May 28, 2025, at the Cloverdale Performing Art Center. The session included proclamations recognizing local achievements, a second reading of an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones, and appointments to the ABAG Board of Directors. No public hearings or presentations were scheduled.

• Second reading of ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones per CalFire recommendations
• Recognition of Sergeant Damian Eglesfield and Beau Gastineau for Cloverdale Police Department oaths of office
• Scholarship presentation to student liaison participants Keiko Saito and Iara Gallego
• Public Works Week and Lyme Disease Awareness Month proclamations
• Direction on appointments to the ABAG Board of Directors

The council adopted the Consent Calendar by a 4‑yes vote. It approved the Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones on second reading. It also approved the ordinance amending Section 3.04.020 and the accompanying resolution authorizing the Finance Director to sign checks, both on second reading.

• Consent Calendar adopted (Yes:4, No:0, Abstain:0, Absent:1)
• Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones approved – Second Reading
• Ordinance amending Section 3.04.020 and Resolution authorizing Finance Director to sign checks approved – Second Reading

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Subcommittee will review updates on several public works, water, and parks projects. The meeting includes discussions on road safety, sidewalk projects, and facility status updates.

• 1st Street CDBG Sidewalk Project
• South Cloverdale Blvd Updates (Go Sonoma)
• Local Road Safety Plan
• Water Sustainability Projects
• Scouts Cabin Facility Status

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to negotiate terms for two real properties (APNs 001-332-022 and 001-173-006). In open session, the council will receive downtown walkability survey results, award a $612,736 well construction contract, consider a professional services agreement up to $266,400 for updating the Water Master Plan, introduce an ordinance designating fire hazard severity zones, and hold a second reading of vacant commercial property regulations.

• Award construction contract to Well Industries Inc. for $612,736 to replace Wells 7 and 8 at the Cloverdale Water Treatment Plant
• Approve professional services agreement with West Yost for $266,400 to update the 2010 Water Master Plan
• Introduce ordinance designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the Local Responsibility Area per CalFire recommendations
• Second reading of ordinance adding Chapter 8.40 to regulate vacant commercial properties in Cloverdale
• Preliminarily approve Engineer's Report and declare intent to levy annual assessments for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (Zones 1–7)

The council adopted the consent calendar, approved the April 9 minutes, and passed several resolutions including the SODA Springs Ranch Trail development budget and a fire‑hazard‑severity‑zone ordinance. All motions were adopted with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes as recorded.

• Consent calendar approved (Yes: 5, No: 0)
• April 9, 2025 minutes approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Resolution approving SODA Springs Ranch Trail development budget and agreement with Redwood Trails Alliance approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Resolution awarding contract to Well Industries Inc. for water‑treatment wells approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Ordinance designating fire‑hazard‑severity zones approved (Yes: 5, No: 0)
• Ordinance amending Section 3.04.020 (first reading) approved (no vote tally recorded)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 8.40 vacant commercial property regulations approved (Yes: 4, No: 1)
• Appropriation services agreement with West Yost for water‑master plan update approved (no vote tally recorded)

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Cloverdale Administration Subcommittee meeting scheduled for May 13, 2025, has been cancelled because there were no items to discuss. No business will be conducted.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a resolution recommending the City Council adopt an updated Circulation Element of the General Plan and a subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The EIR identifies a significant unavoidable impact from vehicle miles traveled, with mitigation measures required for new development. The only other business is approval of draft minutes from October 2024 and March 2025.

• Public hearing: Recommend City Council adopt updated Circulation Element and subsequent EIR, with significant VMT impacts and mitigation measures TRANS-2a, 2b, 2c
• Approval of draft minutes from October 1, 2024 and March 4, 2025

City Council

The April 23, 2025 regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council was cancelled because of audiovisual technical difficulties. All items originally scheduled for this meeting have been moved to a date certain of May 7, 2025. No business was conducted.

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The April 22, 2025 meeting of the Cloverdale Infrastructure Subcommittee has been cancelled. No business will be conducted.

City Council

The City Council will consider the audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2024/25 and updated personnel rules. The body is also discussing the potential development of a community garden at Furber Park.

• Approval of City salary schedule effective February 1, 2026
• Acceptance of public improvements for the Bi’Du Khaale Housing Project
• Financial support for Cloverdale Arts Alliance’s Friday Night Live Summer Concert Series
• Amendment to the Flag Policy for the Cloverdale Regional Library
• Proposed community garden at the southeast corner of Furber Park

The council adopted a resolution amending the FY 2024/25 and 2025/26 budget to address additional expenditures for vehicle contingency, police academy training, and invoice discrepancies. It also approved resolutions for a YMCA swim‑program agreement, a joint powers agreement to maintain Cloverdale River Park, and the city’s salary schedule effective March 31, 2025. The consent calendar items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, were adopted by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Adopted budget amendment for vehicle contingency, police academy training, and invoice discrepancies (Resolution 019‑2025)
• Approved YMCA swim‑program agreement for 2025 season (Resolution 016‑2025)
• Approved joint powers agreement for Cloverdale River Park maintenance (Resolution 017‑2025)
• Adopted city salary schedule effective March 31, 2025 (Resolution 018‑2025)
• Adopted consent calendar items, including approval of minutes from Jan‑Mar 2025, by unanimous 5‑0 vote

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee will discuss multiple items including the proposed acquisition of the Boys and Girls Club property, the BayRen community choice energy program, and a review of the animal control contract. Police staffing updates and a budget amendment for the police department are also on the agenda. The subcommittee will consider a proposal for City Hall holiday closures and hear department reports.

• Approval of minutes from February 11 and March 11, 2025
• Boys and Girls Club Property Acquisition discussion
• BayRen Program Discussion
• Animal Control Contract Review
• CPD Budget Amendment

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 1, 2025, has been cancelled. A public hearing regarding the General Plan Circulation Element has been continued to May 6, 2025.

• Continuation of Public Hearing for the General Plan Circulation Element to May 6, 2025

City Council

The Cloverdale City Council holds a special meeting for mandatory AB1234 ethics training, then a regular open session. The council will discuss and potentially act on consent calendar items including annual reports on the General Plan and Housing Element, and a resolution creating a new Public Works & Parks Superintendent classification with salary and budget amendment. New business includes accepting audited financial statements for FY 2023/24, structuring a citizen oversight committee for sales and utility taxes, and considering an Outside Service Area Agreement to provide domestic water to Clearwater Ranch properties before annexation.

• Consider Outside Service Area Agreement to provide domestic water service to Clearwater Ranch properties in advance of annexation
• Resolution to create a Public Works & Parks Superintendent job classification and amend the budget
• Accept 2024 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports for state submission
• Review and accept audited financial statements for Fiscal Year 2023/24
• Discuss recruitment and structure of a Citizen Oversight Committee for Sales Tax and Utilities User Tax

The City Council adopted the consent calendar unanimously and accepted the 2024 General Plan and Housing Element reports. It approved Resolution 014-2025, creating a Public Works & Parks Superintendent classification with an approved salary range and budget amendment. The council also accepted the FY 2023/24 audited financial statements and conditionally approved an Outside Service Area Agreement to provide water service to Clearwater Ranch properties.

• Adopted Consent Calendar (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 014-2025 creating Public Works & Parks Superintendent classification
• Accepted FY 2023/24 audited financial statements (5-0)
• Conditionally approved OSAA for Clearwater Ranch water service (5-0)

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Cloverdale Infrastructure Subcommittee will discuss multiple public works and water projects, including the 1st Street CDBG Sidewalk Project, street striping, pavement conditions, and pedestrian safety evaluations. Other items include the South Crest Water Tank, Wells 7 and 8, the Live Oak Lane Subdivision, and various park improvements. The subcommittee will also consider approval of draft minutes from February 25, 2025.

• 1st Street CDBG Sidewalk Project
• South Crest Water Tank
• Live Oak Lane Subdivision
• Park improvements (Furber, Dog, City)
• 101 North Status

City Council

This is a special town hall meeting where the City Council hosts a panel on the Potter Valley Project decommissioning and opens it for public comment. No decisions will be made; the meeting is purely informational and for gathering input.

• Panel discussion on Potter Valley Project decommissioning with public comments allowed up to 2 minutes per speaker
• General public comment period for items not on the agenda, up to 3 minutes per speaker

The council met on March 20, 2025 at the Veterans Memorial Building. The agenda focused on the Potter Valley Project decommissioning and included a panel of interested parties. No public comments were received and no motions were voted on. The meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

Council Subcommittee - Joint City / CUSD

This meeting of the Joint City of Cloverdale and Cloverdale City Schools Subcommittee has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items considered

City Council

The City Council will review the audited financial statements for the 2023/24 fiscal year and consider a construction agreement for road repairs. The meeting also includes a presentation on Plaza Park survey results and the adoption of a new subcommittee roster.

• Construction agreement with Rege Construction for the Allen Ave. Asphalt Repair Project
• Review and acceptance of FY 2023/24 Audited Financial Statements
• Presentation of Plaza Park Survey Results
• Adoption of the 2025 Amended City Council Subcommittee, Joint Subcommittee and Regional Board and Committee Appointments
• Mandatory AB1234 ethics training for Councilmembers Laskey, Marquez, and Morgenstern

The City Council approved a construction agreement with Rege Construction for the Allen Ave. Asphalt Repair Project, funded by $51,600 in state and federal grants. The council also adopted the amended 2025 subcommittee and regional board appointments, and approved minutes from three dissolved subcommittees. The audited financial statements for FY 2023/24 were postponed to March 26 due to technical issues.

• Approved Resolution 012-2025: $50,323 construction agreement with Rege Construction for Allen Ave. asphalt repair (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 013-2025: Amended 2025 subcommittee, joint committee, and regional board appointments (5-0)
• Approved Planning and Sustainability Subcommittee minutes from August 20, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Public Works and Facilities Subcommittee minutes from September 24, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Finance, Admin, and Police Subcommittee minutes from November 4, 2024 (5-0)
• Postponed review of FY 2023/24 audited financial statements to March 26, 2025

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee is meeting to review reports and discuss several city ordinances. Key items include property acquisition and regulations for hotels and vacation rentals.

• Vacation Rental Ordinance
• Hotel Length of Stay Ordinance
• Boys and Girls Club Property Acquisition
• Citizen Oversight for Measure DD and Use Utility Tax
• Public Works Superintendent Position

The Administrative Subcommittee met and discussed multiple items, including the Greg Isom Bonding Report, a Cloverdale Connect article, citizen oversight for Measure DD and utility tax, a vacation rental ordinance, a hotel length of stay ordinance, and the Boys and Girls Club property acquisition. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded; the subcommittee provided direction to staff on several items.

• Discussed Greg Isom Bonding Report and provided direction to staff
• Discussed Cloverdale Connect article and provided direction to staff
• Discussed citizen oversight for Measure DD and utility tax
• Discussed vacation rental ordinance
• Discussed hotel length of stay ordinance
• Discussed Boys and Girls Club property acquisition

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will elect a chair and vice chair for 2025. It will also consider recommending to the City Council acceptance of the 2024 General Plan Annual Report and the 2024 Housing Element Progress Report. No public hearings or zoning changes are scheduled.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025
• Recommended resolution to accept 2024 General Plan Annual Report
• Recommended resolution to accept 2024 Housing Element Progress Report (2023-2031 Housing Element)

The Cloverdale Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council accept the 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report and the 2024 General Plan Annual Report. Both resolutions were approved 5-0, with the General Plan report noting water resource and resilience as a potential concern. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Resolution PC001-2025 recommending acceptance of 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution PC002-2025 recommending acceptance of 2024 General Plan Annual Report (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Spingler as Planning Commission Chair for 2025 (5-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Asay as Planning Commission Vice Chair for 2025 (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation, then in open session will consider a consent calendar including a professional services agreement with C&S Companies for airport engineering projects and a budget amendment for employee benefits, recruitment, contributions, and park projects. New business items include adding a Water Operator in Training position and reviewing subcommittee appointments for the new councilmember.

• Closed session: conference with legal counsel on anticipated litigation (one case)
• Consent item: resolution authorizing professional services agreement with C&S Companies for Municipal Airport FY2025-2030 ACIP projects
• Consent item: resolution amending FY2024-25 budget for benefit buy-outs, recruitment, Chamber of Commerce and Arts Alliance contributions, and park infrastructure
• New business: resolution to add one Water Operator in Training position to the Water Department
• Ceremonial oath of office for newly appointed Councilmember Andrés Marquez

The Cloverdale City Council approved a professional services agreement with C&S Companies for airport engineering services, a budget amendment increasing allocations for employee benefits, community contributions, and park projects, and the addition of a Water Operator in Training position. Councilmember Marquez abstained from the budget vote due to a conflict of interest. The council also discussed reassigning committee appointments and agreed to hold a special meeting on the Potter Valley Project.

• Approved Resolution 009-2025 authorizing $240,000 airport engineering services agreement with C&S Companies (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 010-2025 amending FY 2024-25 budget by $307,000 for benefits, hiring, community contributions, and park projects (4-0, Marquez abstained)
• Approved Resolution 011-2025 adding one Water Operator in Training position to the Water Department (5-0)
• Discussed reassignment of subcommittee and regional board appointments for Councilmember Marquez
• Agreed to schedule a special meeting on March 20, 2025 for a Potter Valley Project Town Hall

Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure

The Cloverdale Infrastructure Subcommittee will discuss multiple capital projects including the 1st Street CDBG Sidewalk Project, South Crest Water Tank, Wells 7 and 8, the SCATA wastewater project, and the Live Oak Lane Subdivision. Items with supplemental attachments include pedestrian safety evaluations, a water master plan proposal, and Plaza Park survey results.

• 1st Street CDBG Sidewalk Project
• South Crest Water Tank
• SCATA wastewater project
• Live Oak Lane Subdivision
• Asti Road Frontage Improvements

City Council

The City Council and Community Development Successor Agency Board will meet to fill a council vacancy and discuss the appointment of a City Selection Committee. The body will also consider equipment purchases for public works and police, and hold a closed session regarding real property negotiations.

• Closed session negotiations for property at 686 S. Cloverdale Blvd with Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin
• Appointment to fill a City Council vacancy
• Budget amendment to purchase a Cat 255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, and Asphalt Planer for Public Works
• Purchase of new Mobile Data Terminals (MDCs) for Cloverdale Police Department patrol vehicles
• Resolution designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer

The Cloverdale City Council appointed Andrés Marquez to fill the City Council vacancy created by Councilmember Wolter's resignation, with a 3-1 vote (Mayor Lands dissenting, Wolter abstaining). The council also approved resolutions to designate the Finance Director as City Treasurer, purchase a new CAT 255 skid steer, and buy new mobile data terminals for the police department. All other agenda items were routine or informational.

• Appointed Andrés Marquez to City Council (3-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved Resolution 006-2025 designating Finance Director as City Treasurer (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 007-2025 for CAT 255 skid steer purchase (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 008-2025 for police mobile data terminals (5-0)
• Adopted consent calendar (5-0)
• Moved student liaison report earlier on agenda (procedural)

Council Subcommittee - Administration

The Administration Subcommittee is reviewing proposed ordinances for vacation rentals and hotel lengths of stay. The body will also discuss the acquisition of the Boys and Girls Club property and various financial and police department reports.

• Vacation Rental Ordinance
• Hotel Length of Stay Ordinance
• Boys and Girls Club Property Acquisition
• Measure P Cannabis Tax Report
• MDC Purchase budget amendment

The Administration Subcommittee met and provided direction to staff on several items, including the Vacation Rental Ordinance, a potential increase to the Measure P Cannabis Tax, and additional funding for the Chamber of Commerce and Friday Night Live. The subcommittee also discussed the Hotel Length of Stay Ordinance, Boys and Girls Club property acquisition, and the mid-year financial report. No formal votes were taken; the subcommittee's role is to provide direction to staff for future Council action.

• Provided direction to staff on Vacation Rental Ordinance
• Discussed Hotel Length of Stay Ordinance
• Discussed Boys and Girls Club property acquisition
• Provided direction to staff to bring increased Measure P Cannabis Tax to Council
• Provided direction to staff on Water Rate Revenue Tracking Worksheet
• Provided direction to remove Grants, Investment Options, and Tracking Worksheet item
• Provided direction to staff to provide additional funding to Chamber / Friday Night Live
• Discussed Exchange Bank Investment Report and Police MDC purchase

Planning Commission

The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. The cancellation notice was posted on January 29, 2025, in compliance with state law.

• Meeting cancelled; no items considered.

City Council

The Cloverdale City Council will hold a closed session to evaluate the city manager's performance. In open session, the council will consider consent items including approving an Active Transportation Plan, a $269,244.56 contract for playground equipment at Furber Park, and annual subcommittee appointments. Under new business, the council will discuss establishing an Outside Service Agreement to provide water to Clearwater Ranch outside city limits.

• Adoption of Active Transportation Plan
• Contract with Miracle PlaySystems for $269,244.56 for playground equipment installation at Furber Park
• Appointment of Coastland Civil Engineering as Engineer of Record for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for FY 2025-26
• Adoption of 2025 City Council subcommittee and regional board appointments
• Direction on establishing an Outside Service Agreement to provide water to Clearwater Ranch

The City Council approved a $269,244.56 contract with Miracle PlaySystems to replace the aging playground equipment at Furber Park, funded by park impact fees. The council also adopted the Active Transportation Plan, appointed Coastland Civil Engineering as Engineer of Record for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, and adopted the 2025 subcommittee and regional board appointments. Council directed staff to draft an Outside Service Agreement to provide city water to Clearwater Ranch, which is outside city limits and has a failing well.

• Approved $269,244.56 contract with Miracle PlaySystems for Furber Park playground equipment (4-0)
• Adopted Active Transportation Plan, Resolution No. 002-2025 (4-0)
• Appointed Coastland Civil Engineering as Engineer of Work for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District, Resolution No. 003-2025 (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 subcommittee and regional board appointments, Resolution No. 004-2025 (4-0)
• Directed staff to draft Outside Service Agreement to provide water to Clearwater Ranch
• Received and filed City Manager performance evaluation in closed session

City Council

The City Council will discuss appointing two members to an Ad Hoc Committee to update the city's Homelessness Hub concept. The body will also consider a police department reorganization and review committee appointments for 2025.

• Appointment of two Council Members to an Ad Hoc Committee for the Homelessness Hub concept
• Reclassifying one Police Sergeant position to a Police Lieutenant position
• Review of 2025 City Council Subcommittee, Joint Committee and Regional Board/Committee Appointments
• Presentation on the Potter Valley Project by the Russian River Water Forum

The City Council approved a consent calendar that included reclassifying one police sergeant position to a police lieutenant and authorizing recruitment for the role. The council also appointed Vice Mayor Wheeler and Councilmember Morgenstern to an ad hoc committee to review and recommend updates to the Homelessness Hub concept. No public hearings were held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved police sergeant-to-lieutenant reclassification and recruitment (5-0)
• Appointed Wheeler and Morgenstern to Homelessness Hub ad hoc committee (5-0)
• Approved December 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Discussed 2025 subcommittee and regional board appointments; directed staff to return with resolution