Minutes — Cloverdale City Council, May 22, 2024

City Council Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2024 - Page 1 of 4 124 N. Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: 707-894-2521
www.cloverdale.net

MINUTES - FINAL

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024
6:00 PM

CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
Mayor Lands called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

A.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Lands led the pledge of allegiance.

A.3 Roll Call

Present: Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Bagby, Morgenstern, Wolter

Absent: None.

A.4 Conflict of Interest Declaration
None.

A.5 Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
None.

B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Adina Flores spoke regarding opposition of Measure J.

Robert Koslowsky spoke regarding Cloverdale Tax Measures.

C. COMMUNICATIONS
C.1 Public Correspondence
Written Correspondence from the following included in the Agenda Packet:

Koslowsky (x3)
Opatz
Ziviani
Thomas
Fisher
Greenwald
City Council Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2024 - Page 2 of 4 D. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
Student Liaison Gallego reported.

E. PROCLAMATIONS
E.1 Public Works Week
Councilmember Morgenstern read the proclamation.

Cole Timmer, Cloverdale Utility Maintenance Worker and Bobby Spagnola, Cloverdale Engineering Technician, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Cloverdale Public Works Department.

F. PRESENTATIONS
F.1 Presentation by Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore providing an update on the Potter Valley Project / Eel Russian Project Authority.

James Gore, Sonoma County Supervisor and Brad Sherwood, Assistant General Manager Sonoma Water, presented and responded to Councilmember comments and questions.

Public Comments:

Adina Flores provided comments.

Chris Coulombe provided comments.

Linda Cade provided comments.

James Gore responded to Public Comments.

City Council provided comments.

James Gore provided additional comments on other Cloverdale projects.

Mayor Lands Recessed the meeting at 7:28 p.m. and reconvened at 7:33 p.m.

F.2 Presentation by Sonoma County Library Director Erika Thibault and Cloverdale Library Commissioner Brooke Greene providing a State of the Library Address and Update on the Sonoma County Library System and Cloverdale Regional Library.

Erika Thibault, Sonoma County Library Director and Brooke Greene, Cloverdale Library Commissioner presented.

Public Comments:

Rob Koslowsky provided comments
Dave Delgardo provided comments
Councilmembers provided comments.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR
Rob Koslowsky requested in writing for item G.1 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for individual consideration.

Mayor Lands granted the request.

City Council Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2024 - Page 3 of 4 No other items agendized on the Consent Calendar so Mayor Lands moved directly to item G.1.

G.1 Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering Inc. for the engineering building inspection and plan check services associated with staffing the Building Department
City Manager Kelley introduced the item and Assistant City Manager Thompson reported.

A motion was made by Councilmember Bagby, seconded by Vice Mayor Wheeler, to waive reading of the text and adopt:

RESOLUTION NO. 021-2024 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

CLOVERDALE APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND

CIVIL ENGINEERING FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN AND SERVICES, BUILDING INSPECTION AND

PLAN CHECK SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE

AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
Public Comments:

Rob Koslowsky provided comments
The motion carried by the following vote:

Yes: (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Bagby, Morgenstern, Wolter No: (0) None.

Abstain: (0) None.

Absent: (0) None.

H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.

I. NEW BUSINESS
None.

J. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Subcommittee Agendas, Approved Minutes, and Media are available at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter.

Finance, Administration & Police: Chair Lands and Vice Chair Wolter Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - June 3, 2024
Homelessness Community Advisory Group: Chair Morgenstern and Vice Chair Wheeler Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - June 10, 2024
Joint City/Cloverdale Unified School District: Chair Lands and Vice Chair Morgenstern Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - August 19, 2024
Planning and Sustainability: Chair Bagby and Vice Chair Wheeler Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - June 18, 2024
City Council Meeting Minutes - May 22, 2024 - Page 4 of 4 Public Works and Facilities: Chair Wheeler and Vice Chair Wolter Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - May 28, 2024
K. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide written and or verbal informational reports and updates on regional boards, committees, and community activities.

K.1 Written Reports:

Councilmember Report
L. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.

M. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.

N. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.

O. TOWN HALL
O.1 Town Hall Workshop to Discuss Placement of a Potential Revenue Measure on the Ballot for the November 2024 General Election and Provide Direction to City Staff on Next Steps City Manager Kelley introduced the item and Cloverdale Executive Staff members and City Council presented on the following:

1. Budget and key budget, capital projects and service priorities/needs

2. Conduct Town Hall meeting as a public workshop to gather information and feedback from our community regarding the potential placement of a revenue measure on the ballot for the November 2024 general election.

3. Discuss Revenue Measure Survey conducted by Isom Advisors presented to City Council on March 22nd.

4. Discuss options for a potential Revenue Measure including but not limited to a sales tax measure and/or a bond measure to fund critical city services and projects.

5. Provide direction to staff on next steps including whether to develop a ballot measure and place a Revenue Measure on the ballot for the 2024 general election.

Council and Staff responded to questions, comments, concerns, and suggestions from members of the public.

Councilmember Bagby left the meeting at 9:45 p.m.

P. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lands adjourned the meeting at 10:08 p.m to the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for June 12, 2024.

APPROVED ON: June 26, 2024
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Mike Maloney, City Clerk
124 N. Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: 707-894-2521
www.cloverdale.net
The Cloverdale City Council welcomes public interest, attendance, and in-person participation at meetings.

Open session meetings are held in-person at the Cloverdale Performing Art Center. You may also view the live streams online at www.zoom.us/join, by telephone: 1.669.900.6833, both using Meeting ID: 823 1668 4527, directly at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82316684527 or on YouTube at cloverdale.net/youtube A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
A.2 Pledge of Allegiance
A.3 Roll Call
A.4 Conflict of Interest Declaration
A.5 Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Any person wishing to speak on an item not listed on the agenda may do so at this 7me. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is not allowed to consider issues or takeaction on any item not listed on the agenda. Three minutes are typically allotted to each speaker.

C. COMMUNICATIONS
Public wri8en communica7ons sent to Council on items not listed on the agenda may be discussed at this 7me.

Written communications to be discussed will be listed below, if any.

C.1 Public Correspondence
AGENDA

REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 22, 2024
6:00 PM

CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
Communication - Koslowsky (5.15)
1 D. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
E. PROCLAMATIONS
E.1 Public Works Week
Recipient: Cole Timmer, Utility Maintenance Worker I and Bobby Spagnola, Engineering Technician F. PRESENTATIONS
F.1 Presentation by Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore providing an update on the Potter Valley Project / Eel Russian Project Authority.

Recommended Action(s):

Receive Presentation from Sonoma County Supervisor James Gore providing an update on the Potter Valley Project / Eel Russian Project Authority.

Recommended Action(s):

Receive Presentation from Cloverdale Library Director and Cloverdale Library Commissioner providing an update on the Sonoma County Library System and Cloverdale Regional Library.

G. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one ac7on of the City Council unless any Councilmember or member of the public requests that an item be removed and considered separately.

Assistant City Manager recommends that the City Council: adopt the proposed resolution titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering for engineering design and services, building inspection and plan check services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney”
Communication - Opatz (5.15)
Communication - Koslowsky (5.16)
Communication - Koslowsky (5.19)
Communication - Ziviani (5.20)
Correspondence - Thomas (5.20)
Correspondence - Fisher (5.21)
Correspondence - Greenwald (5.22)
Proclamation - Public Works Week
Attachment 1 - Presentation
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Presentation
Agenda Report
2 H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.

I. NEW BUSINESS
None.

J. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Subcommittee Agendas, Approved Minutes, and Media are available at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter.

Finance, Administration & Police: Chair Lands and Vice Chair Wolter Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - June 3, 2024
Homelessness Community Advisory Group: Chair Morgenstern and Vice Chair Wheeler Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - June 10, 2024
Joint City/Cloverdale Unified School District: Chair Lands and Vice Chair Morgenstern Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - August 19, 2024
Planning and Sustainability: Chair Bagby and Vice Chair Wheeler Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - June 18, 2024
Public Works and Facilities: Chair Wheeler and Vice Chair Wolter Last Meeting Agenda | Next Meeting - May 28, 2024
K. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide written and or verbal informational reports and updates on regional boards, committees, and community activities.

K.1 Written Reports:

L. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.

M. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Staff may provide written and or verbal informational reports.

N. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request agenda items for future Council and or Council Subcommittee meetings.

1. Receive Presentation from City staff on budget and key budget, capital projects and service Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Proposal
Public Correspondence - Koslowsky (5.21)
Written Report - Councilmember Bagby
3 priorities/needs.

3. Discuss Revenue Measure Survey conducted by Isom Advisors presented to City Council on March 22nd.

4. Discuss options for a potential Revenue Measure including but not limited to a sales tax measure and/or a bond measure to fund critical city services and projects.

5. Provide direction to staff on next steps including whether to develop a ballot measure and place a Revenue Measure on the ballot for the 2024 general election.

P. ADJOURNMENT
To the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for June 12, 2024.

IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may provide comment on an agenda item in-person during the public comment periods. Commenters will have three (3) minutes to speak. City Council is unable to respond directly to ques7ons or enter into dialogue with commenters. Comments may also be submi8ed prior t o [email protected]. by 12 p.m. the day of the mee7ng. Submissions and supplemental attachments are considered public records pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabili7es Act and Title VI, if you need special assistance to par7cipate in this mee7ng, please contact the City Clerk's office at [email protected] or 707.894-1712. No7fica7on at least 72 hours prior to the mee7ng will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations are made to provide accessibility to the meeting.

AB 2449: Councilmembers par7cipate in person or teleconference methods consistent with tradi7onal provisions of the Brown Act,Government Code § 54953(b), unless the mee7ng is being held pursuant to provisions of AB 2449. If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the dial-in op7on, the mee7ng will con7nue unless it is being held pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449.

AB 343: Any wri7ngs or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspec7on in the City Hall offices located at 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425 during normal business hours as provided by Assembly Bill 343.

WAIVER WARNING: If you challenge decisions/direc7ons of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearings described in this agenda, or in wri8en correspondence delivered to the City of Cloverdale, or prior to, the public hearing.

Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Presentation - Isom Advisor
Attachment 2 - Presentation - City Staff
4 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
The City Clerk’s Office does hereby declare that, in accordance with California Government Code § 54954.2(a), this agenda for the above stated meeting(s) was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting (24 hours prior to a Special Meeting) on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425 and the Cloverdale Performing Art Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425, and online at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter. The agenda is also available for public review at City Hall at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.

Date posted: May 16, 2024 | Time posted: 2:30 p.m. | City Clerk Signature: s/Mike Maloney

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RECREATION SURVEY
The City of Cloverdale Parks and Recrea7on Department is seeking community input on poten7al Recrea7on classes, activities, and events. Take the survey at www.cloverdale.net/recsurvey 5 From: ROB KOSLOWSKY
To: Todd Lands; City Council; Michael Maloney
Cc: David Kelley; Kevin Thompson
Subject: Cloverdale City Council Needs to Protect Its Residents from Multiple Tax Increase Ploys Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7:18:06 AM
Cloverdale City Council and Mayor Todd Lands:

California taxpayers (Cloverdale residents) and Proposition 13 (Cloverdale homeowners) are under financial attack this fall as never before. Two proposed constitutional amendments would make it easier to raise taxes, and harder for taxpayers to do anything about it. One of these amendments, targeting homeowners, was endorsed by you.

Assembly Constitutional Amendment-13 or ACA 13, which aligns with politico activists, is not fair and represents bad government policy, yet you support removing residents’ constitutional right to protest and vote against tax increases (REFERENCES: City of Cloverdale letter of support for ACA 13 sent to Assemblyman Wood on August 28, 2023 and e-mails sent to Cloverdale’s city clerk on May 9, 2024).

Special interest groups up and down the state are now collecting signatures for local tax increase measures that mostly benefit themselves.”
This activity was evident on May 8, 2024, when a proposed bond measure, presented to City Council by a multi-county jurisdiction, demanded another $200 annually from Cloverdale homeowners. Furthermore, an upcoming May 22, 2024 meeting to propose more taxation piled onto the backs of Cloverdale residents is in the works. How shameful.

I recommend the City repeal its support of ACA 13 for the benefit of Cloverdale residents; forgo support of ACA 1, but endorse the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) in support of Cloverdale homeowners; and, not only defer notions of more tax increases, but also cut the current 3% utility tax in half. The latter action would be a revenue-neutral change since utility charges, especially electric 6 bills, have more than doubled since this City-endorsed tax was made permanent.

Thank you for your support of Cloverdalians. I look forward to your response to these important issues.

Warmest regards,
Rob Koslowsky, Cloverdale resident
7 From: Rose Opatz
To: ROB KOSLOWSKY; City Council; Michael Maloney; Todd Lands Cc: David Kelley; Kevin Thompson
Subject: Re: Cloverdale City Council Needs to Protect Its Residents from Multiple Tax Increase Ploys Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2024 7:50:36 AM
Thank you, Rob, for keeping us informed. I agree and endorse the recommendations suggested below.

The Cloverdale City Council is comprised of many civil servant positions which are paid by Cloverdale tax paying citizens. Being paid Cloverdale civil servants, we as citizens expect no less than you keeping our best interests in mind. We have already been hit with almost every monthly utility bill rising in the last year.

The last thing we need is a new potential tax increase or multiple tax increases.

Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Rose Opatz, Cloverdale resident
On 05/15/2024 7:17 AM PDT ROB KOSLOWSKY
<[email protected]> wrote:

Cloverdale City Council and Mayor Todd Lands:

ACA 13 is nothing more than an outrageous attempt to block the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act from passing. As HJTA reports, “Ever since California’s first handwritten constitution in 1849, constitutional amendments have needed a simple majority of the electorate to pass, 50% plus one vote. ACA 13 would change that, but only for initiatives that protect taxpayers. Hard to believe, but true.”
ACA 13 is aimed at ensuring it’s easier to raise taxes. However, as HJTA points out, “The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) would restore the two-thirds vote requirement for local special taxes. This is needed because courts have ‘interpreted’ that tax increases proposed by a ‘citizens’ initiative’ can pass with just 50% plus one vote. Special interest groups up and down the state are now collecting 8 signatures for local tax increase measures that mostly benefit themselves.”
This activity was evident on May 8, 2024, when a proposed bond measure, presented to City Council by a multi-county
jurisdiction, demanded another $200 annually from Cloverdale homeowners. Furthermore, an upcoming May 22, 2024 meeting to propose more taxation piled onto the backs of Cloverdale residents is in the works. How shameful.

I recommend the City repeal its support of ACA 13 for the benefit of Cloverdale residents; forgo support of ACA 1, but endorse the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) in support of Cloverdale homeowners; and, not only defer notions of more tax increases, but also cut the current 3% utility tax in half. The latter action would be a revenue-neutral change since utility charges, especially electric bills, have more than doubled since this City-endorsed tax was made permanent.

Thank you for your support of Cloverdalians. I look forward to your response to these important issues.

Warmest regards,
Rob Koslowsky, Cloverdale resident
9 From: ROB KOSLOWSKY
To: ROBERT KOSLOWSKY
Cc: City Council Members
Subject: No to ACA 1 and ACA 13; ploys to make it easier to raise taxes Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024 7:14:06 AM
Cloverdale neighbors and friends,
Governor Newsom’s latest budget proposal ignores the State’s $45 billion shortfall (which could go as high as $100 billion) with accounting gimmicks such as shifting spending to special funds and stealth tax increases.

To make this easier to achieve, he and his acolytes are tinkering with California’s constitution to make it easier to tax homeowners. Two constitutional schemes will be on the November 2024 ballot. As a homeowner, I’m inclined to vote NO for such sneaky shenanigans embodied in ACA 1 and ACA 13.

Why?
At the local level, the City of Cloverdale has been raising water and sewer rates in the form of annual double-digit increases, a scheme that Cloverdale voters were able to delay for six months, but residents lost the overall fight for these outrageous rate increases. We’re now entering year 3 of this 5-year series of massive rate hikes. And yet, this is not enough for our Cloverdale politicians and City Manager.

Currently, the city is supporting state constitutional amendments on the November 2024 ballot [1] to make it easier to tax property owners to pay for the same thing, plus those additional ”nice-to-do” waterworks projects.

Even more is coming our way as additional local, county and state tax proposals are in the works.

However, the City of Cloverdale, unlike the State of California, is awash with surpluses across city departments [2]. Tax rebates aren’t forthcoming, but more taxes will be demanded from property owners to pay for those pet waterworks projects as well as unnecessary ones (such as replacing perfectly good water meters with new ones), especially if these two constitutional amendments are approved in the fall.

Residents continue to pay for past mismanagement of the water system, acknowledged so by City Council, through further rate hikes plus, potentially, additional property taxes.

Just say no to ACA 1 and ACA 13. Residents should expect transparency and accountability, not more closed door meetings.
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[1] City of Cloverdale letter of support for ACA 13 sent to Assemblyman Wood on August 28, 2023, to significantly lower voting thresholds to make it easier to raise property taxes on residents.
10 [2] Susie Holmes, General Fund, Water and Waste Water Reserves Balances as of June 30, 2023, City Council Meeting - Agenda item I.1, May 8, 2024.

Rob Koslowsky
Author of The Tubbs Fire.

Also author of The Upstart Startup & Breach of Trust.

Author's page
11 From: ROB KOSLOWSKY
To: Michael Maloney
Cc: Melanie Bagby; Gus Wolter; Todd Lands; David Kelley; Kevin Thompson; Rafael Miranda; Susie Holmes; Jay Robinson; Shannon Peterson; Hector Galvan; [email protected]; Brian Wheeler; Marjorie Morgenstern; Derrick Montanye; James Gore
Subject: Piling on the Taxes in Cloverdale
Date: Sunday, May 19, 2024 9:11:31 AM
Piling on the Taxes in Cloverdale
City Manager, David Kelley, wrote for Agenda Item 0.1 (for the upcoming May 22, 2024 city council meeting): “The City of Cloverdale has a limited financial capacity to fund critical capital projects and service priorities/needs of the community. The City often relies on budget reserves to close expenditure and revenue gaps and is unable to fund the long term capital project and maintenance needs of the City.”
As Aerosmith sang, “It’s the same old song and dance,” for which residents could have been serenaded in 2020 during Measure R voting; the 2022 multi-year, water-sewer rate increase controversy; and, a shift to debt-financing with interest rate payments for an $8 million loan in 2023.

Mr. Kelley and Cloverdale’s City Council, were hired and elected, respectively, to serve the residents of Cloverdale. However, our city leaders seem to have a short memory when it comes to raising these taxes and fees. But 2024 is a new year and city leadership feels that more “revenue enhancements” are needed. It was just a couple of years ago that double-digit rate increases for water and sewer service, which occur each year for five years, were pushed through for many of these critical capital projects, even after the majority of citizens challenged the rationale.

City leaders also unanimously pushed for Measure R approval in 2020 to make the 3 percent utility tax permanent, i.e., this user tax would never end. It barely passed with a 53% approval. This is a tax applied to every residents’ telecommunications, cable-video, and electric-gas utility services. The city’s utility tax was touted by leaders throughout 2020 for funding “critical capital projects and service priorities/needs of the community.” These never-ending fees were to be used to “maintain public safety, pothole repair and street maintenance, crime prevention, parks, and recreation programs and other city services.” Another bond measure, to do the same thing AND/OR increasing the sales tax rate, are unnecessary burdens for Cloverdale residents during these times of high inflation and irresponsible spending at both the state and federal levels [1].

Grant funding has also been used to move local projects forward. These are tax dollars returned to the City, raised through our rising federal and/or state taxes, to advance future or “nice-to-do” projects. A multi12 million dollar grant, for example, paid for brand new smart water meters and a wireless infrastructure to make it easier to track residents water usage and reduce both city staff costs and maintenance.

Pay-as-you-go financing, which had been prudently used in the past, was abandoned for debt financing. This was a reversal of financial prudence in order to use residents’ tax money for millions of dollars in interest payments [2] for, in part, to build an almost one-megawatt solar system, that only generates power for 28% of the year. In spite of claims that this work will pay for itself, its implementation defers other critical water-sewer infrastructure project upgrades. For this solar system, $3.0 million in loan funds were redirected and $2.0 million in capital funding was lost due to the associated interest payments.

And a closing note on budget reserves: During the last City Council meeting, many of the city’s departments had their reserves topped off with surpluses generated by the current level of taxation [3]. Taxing residents even more through additional fees, increased property taxes, and a higher sales tax are not needed.

Furthermore, pushing constitutional amendments [4] to make it easier to tax residents is not the way to endear our city leaders to its residents.

Continuing to serve us, by wisely spending our money to keep the city running smoothly, is what’s needed.
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[1] Furthermore, supporting state constitutional amendments and a regional bond measure (a non-local measure that does not benefit Cloverdale) is tantamount to robbing homeowners of their hard-earned money by transferring more of it to mismanaged statelevel and regional-level bureaucracies. [2] The city incurred $2+ million in interest payments, required to pay down an almost $8 million loan, which is money lost to augment or replace the deteriorating water and sewer systems (92 percent of the debt service is backed by the water and sewer departments).

This action defers other water-sewer critical infrastructure project upgrades. [3] Susie Holmes, General Fund, Water and Waste Water Reserves Balances as of June 30, 2023, City Council Meeting - Agenda item I.1, May 8, 2024. [4] City of Cloverdale letter of support for ACA 13 sent to Assemblyman Wood on August 28, 2023, to significantly lower voting thresholds to make it easier to raise property taxes on residents.

Rob Koslowsky
Author of The Tubbs Fire.

Also author of The Upstart Startup & Breach of Trust.

Author's page
13 From: KIM ZIVIANI <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 3:00:34 PM
To: Todd Lands <[email protected]>
Subject: Meeting Wed. And bond measures
We cannot attend but please register us as a NO vote for any new assessments which would increase our property taxes.

Since we moved here in 2012 there have been 2 school bond measures and a city bond for CalPers(which is supposed to go away but never does) added to our tax bill. We cannot continue to charge all the city needs to property owners. There is a limit to what we can pay! I urge you to find a different way to repair our streets and sidewalks. Seek state and federal funding and grants. Set up a work training/volunteer force for pot hole repair(many examples of this on the news).

There HAS to be a better way than simply asking for us to tag more and more on our property tax bill.

Thank you for considering our voices.

Kim and Gianfranco Ziviani
14 15
Hi Mike,
I’m trying to answer a bunch of my own questions today after reading the article in the Press Democrat about the upcoming Town Hall. In the process, I’ve gathered some facts about our neighboring incorporated municipalities just to see where Cloverdale fits, by the numbers, in our county and state. I didn’t know what is the median property tax in any county until I looked it up.

I’m sending all this along to you in case it’s helpful. If not, just delete it—no worries.

Why is Cloverdale considered low-income? By whom and by what metrics? The Mayor was quoted in the PD article: “If you want roads, parks and recreation, want your infrastructure, we have to have this,” Mayor Todd Lands said. “Inflation is outgrowing our low income community. It is what it is.”
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Molly Fisher
Cloverdale, CA 95425
20 INCORPORATED CITY
Rohnert Park
Healdsburg
Santa Rosa
Sonoma
Cloverdale
Sebastopol
Cotati
Petaluma
Windsor
21 INCOME AND EARNINGS TABLE
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EDUCATION
Bachelor's
Degree or
Higher

HOUSING
Total Housing
Units TOTAL HOUSEHOLDS
MEDIAN

HOUSEHOLD
INCOME

EMPLOYMENT
RATE
44,390.00 31.40% 18 16,979 $ 93,322.00 67%
11,340.00 44.00% 5,051 4,838 $ 94,799.00 56%
178,127.00 35.60% 70,300 69,855 $ 95,403.00 63%
10,739.00 47.80% 5,628 5,338 $ 96,090.00 52%
8,996.00 24.50% 3,542 3,442 $ 96,894.00 59%
7,521.00 48.40% 3,562 3,258 $ 98,185.00 59%
7,584.00 37.10% 3,209 3,033 $ 107,321.00 68%
59,776.00 43.00% 24,067 23,486 $ 108,527.00 62%
26,344.00 34.70% 9,672 9,278 $ 128,115.00 67%
23 WITHOUT
HEALTH
CARE

COVERAGE

HISPANIC OR
LATINO

4.9% 13131

8.1% 3925

5.8% 61082

2.0% 2072

6.3% 3470

1.9% 1080

3.4% 1720

3.9% 13606

5.1% 8898
24 City Sales Tax
Rate* Population**
Median
Household
Income**
Median
Property Tax
by County†
County
Porterville 9.25% 62,623 $ 55,785.00 $ 1,320.00 Tulare
Eureka 9.25% 26,512 $ 51,971.00 $ 1,651.00 Humboldt
Ridgecrest 9.25% 27,959 $ 85,872.00 $ 1,746.00 Kern
Galt 9.25% 25,383 $ 85,069.00 $ 2,204.00 Sacramento
Palm Springs 9.25% 44,575 $ 67,451.00 $ 2,618.00 Riverside Vallejo 9.25% 126,090 $ 88,063.00 $ 2,700.00 Solano
Sand City 9.25% 325 $ 68,333.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey
Seaside 9.25% 32,366 $ 80,239.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey
Salinas 9.25% 163,542 $ 80,560.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey
Soledad 9.25% 24,925 $ 85,040.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey
Marina 9.25% 22,359 $ 85,783.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey
Monterey 9.25% 30,218 $ 98,003.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey
Pacific Grove 9.25% 15,090 $ 102,553.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey Del Rey Oaks 9.25% 1,592 $ 121,667.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey Carmel-by-the-Sea 9.25% 3,220 $ 126,406.00 $ 2,894.00 Monterey Santa Rosa 9.25% 178,127 $ 95,403.00 $ 3,160.00 Sonoma
Cloverdale 8.50% 8,996 $ 96,894.00 $ 3,160.00 Sonoma
Sebastopol 9.25% 7,521 $ 98,185.00 $ 3,160.00 Sonoma
Oxnard 9.25% 202,063 $ 84,941.00 $ 3,372.00 Ventura
Santa Ana 9.25% 310,227 $ 79,351.00 $ 3,404.00 Orange
Los Alamitos 9.25% 11,780 $ 100,987.00 $ 3,404.00 Orange Santa Cruz 9.25% 270,861 $ 102,146.00 $ 3,661.00 Santa Cruz Hollister 9.25% 41,678 $ 95,764.00 $ 3,716.00 San Benito Pittsburg 9.25% 76,416 $ 88,842.00 $ 3,883.00 Contra Costa Walnut Creek 9.25% 70,127 $ 106,141.00 $ 3,883.00 Contra Costa Hercules 9.25% 26,016 $ 125,880.00 $ 3,883.00 Contra Costa Pleasant Hill 9.25% 34,613 $ 137,685.00 $ 3,883.00 Contra Costa 25 Los Gatos 9.25% 33,529 $ 198,117.00 $ 4,694.00 Santa Clara San Rafael 9.25% 61,271 $ 113,839.00 $ 5,500.00 Marin
Larkspur 9.25% 13,064 $ 147,772.00 $ 5,500.00 Marin
Sausalito 9.25% 7,269 $ 163,170.00 $ 5,500.00 Marin
San Anselmo 9.25% 12,830 $ 165,366.00 $ 5,500.00 Marin
Sources:
*https://www.taxjar.com/
**https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/
† https://www.tax-rates.org/california/property-tax
Not cited, but handy California Property Tax Map: https://www.propertytax101.org/california 26 Get Outlook for iOS
From: virginia greenwald <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 3:08:02 PM
To: Brian Wheeler <[email protected]>; Gus Wolter <[email protected]>; Marjorie Morgenstern <[email protected]>; Melanie Bagby <[email protected]>; Todd Lands <[email protected]> Subject: Town Hall meeting re Bond/sales tax
Unfortunately I am unable to attend the Town Hall meeting this evening. However, I want to share my thoughts with you on this issue. Though I recognize that sales taxes are regressive, we are a lower tax city than others in our county. Therefore, I think increasing sales tax by 1/4% is reasonable considering all the needs our city is facing. I also support a parcel tax. As a property owner, I can afford $60 a year to help with infrastructure needs. Please consider my input as you deliberate.

Thank you Virginia Greenwald, 206 Clover Springs Dr.
27 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE DECLARING MAY 19TH – 25TH 2024 PUBLIC WORKS WEEK IN THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of life, and well-being of the people of The City of Cloverdale; and WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities, and services could not be provided without the dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers, and employees at all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving, and protecting our nation’s transportation, water supply, water treatment and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential for our citizens; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders, and children in The City of Cloverdale to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of public works and public works programs in their respective communities; and, acknowledge the hard work of the many Public Works workers providing important infrastructure to the City of Cloverdale citizens; and
WHEREAS, the year 2024 marks the 64th annual National Public Works Week recognized by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Mayor Lands, do hereby proclaim the week of May 19–25, 2024, as National Public Works Week
Dated: May 22, 2024
SO ORDERED:
_____________________________
Todd Lands, Mayor
28 Eel Russian Project Authority/
Potter Valley Project
Update
May 22, 2024 – Cloverdale City Council
James Gore
Supervisor, County of Sonoma, 4th District
Director, Sonoma Water
Director, Eel Russian River Project Authority
29 • January 31, 2024
• Held first board meeting
• Established board positions and JPA policies
• Informational updates on:
• PG&E decommissioning
• $2M Bureau of Reclamation grant funding
• Facilities assessment process
March 19, 2024
• Selection of facility – pump station
chosen
30 Potter Valley Project
Scott dam/Lake Pillsbury
31 PG&E Decision to Surrender Timeline
Date Action
November 17, 2023 Initial Draft Surrender Application including decommissioning plan
December 22, 2023 Deadline for comments on Initial Draft Surrender Application
December 2023- February 2024 Initial consultation with resource agencies and tribes June 2024 Consultation with resource agencies and tribes June 2024 Distribution of Final Draft Surrender Application July 2024 Deadline for comments on Final Draft Surrender Application
January 29, 2025 Filing and distribution of Final Surrender Application 32 Pump station selection
33 Current – Cape Horn Dam
34 Future - Pump station
35 Next steps
• RFP for pump station 60% design this summer
• Continue to monitor PGE surrender process
• Next Eel Russian Project Authority meeting in July 2024 Learn more at:
www.eelrussianauthority.org
36 City Council/Successor Agency
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:

Meeting Date:

F.2
May 22, 2024
Agenda Section:

Proclamations/Presentations
Staff Contact:

David Kelley, City Manager
Agenda Item Title:

Presentation by Sonoma County Library Director Erika Thibault providing a State of the Library Address and Update on the Sonoma County Library System and Cloverdale Regional Library. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended Council Action(s):

Receive Presentation from Cloverdale Library Director providing an update on the Sonoma County Library System and Cloverdale Regional Library.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Background:

On May 14, 2014, the Cloverdale City Council approved the Sonoma County Library Commission Joint Powers Authority (JPA). The JPA which took effect on August 1, 2014, is an agreement providing policy on membership, governance, administration, and operations of the Sonoma County Library. The Library Commission is the governing and administrative body of the Sonoma County Library. As a part of the new Library Commission, the City of Cloverdale appoints a commissioner to represent Cloverdale and the Cloverdale Library. On February 8, 2023, the City Council appointed Brooke Greene to the Library Commission for a four year term. The Sonoma County Library Commission appointed Erika Thibault as the Director of the Sonoma County Library in February 2023 after serving as Interim Director since July 2022. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary:

Library Director Erika Thibault representing the Sonoma County Library and Cloverdale Regional Library requested an opportunity to present to the Cloverdale City Council a State of the Library address before the City Council to provide an update on recent activities of the Library system and Cloverdale Regional Library. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Options:

1. Receive Presentation from Cloverdale Library Director Erika Thibault; or

2. Provide Feedback and direction to City staff on Cloverdale Library Director Erika Thibault presentation and/or refer to a Council Subcommittee for further review and discussion. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:

Cloverdale Library Director Erika Thibault’s presentation was provided directly to the City Council and was not reviewed by a Council Subcommittee prior to consideration by the City Council. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:

There is no budget or funding impact associated with the presentation. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:

1. Presentation
37 Sonoma County Library
38 Sonoma County Library
You Love Your Library!
A recent survey showcased why Sonoma
County residents love their library system
• Qualified librarians
• Reading programs for children
• Homework help, career support and
computer labs
• Safe places for children after school
• Clean, safe places
39 • Central Santa Rosa • Cloverdale • Forestville • Guerneville • Library Support Center • Healdsburg • History & Genealogy • Northwest Santa Rosa • Occidental • Petaluma • Rincon Valley • Rohnert Park/Cotati • Roseland • Sebastopol • Sonoma Valley • Windsor • Wine Library Locations
Sonoma County Library
40 Cloverdale Regional Library
Northernmost library in Sonoma County
• Opened 1979
• 7,200 square feet
• 867 visitors per week
• 746 check-outs per week
• 400+ programs a year
• Featured on the Cloverdale Sculpture Trail; study pod; seed library; BiblioBox smart locker; patio project
Sonoma County Library
41 • Full implementation of Sunday hours
• Facilities Master Plan
• Roseland campaign launch
• MOU with Juvenile Hall
• Building Forward Together Grants
Accomplishments
Sonoma County Library
42 Your Library
by the
Numbers

MAJOR MILESTONES
43 Sonoma County Library
44 0
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
3,000,000
3,500,000
4,000,000
4,500,000
2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 Physical Items Digital Items
Circulation (Pre-Measure Y to 22-23)
Sonoma County Library
45 People
$28.20 million
58%
Resources
$14 million
28%
Places
$6.73 million
14%
FY 23-24 Budget Expenditures by People, Places, and Resources Sonoma County Library
46 Collections
• Nearly 600,000 physical items
across 15 locations in multiple
formats
• Share catalog with Lake
and Mendocino Counties
• LINK+ provides access to 70
library collections statewide
Sonoma County Library
Sonoma County Library’s
top 10 most checked-out
books in 2023
47 Digital Collections
Sonoma County Library
• 383,694 eBooks
• 340,344 eAudiobooks
• 263,185 additional digital resources
48 Library of Things
Sonoma County Library
49 Technology Increases Access
Sonoma County Library
50 “Our library was one of the very
few institutions that improved
during COVID. The increased
access to electronic resources
was huge. “
Sonoma County Library
Library Patron, April 3, 2024
Responding to an article in the Press Democrat
51 Questions?
[email protected]
52 City Council/Successor Agency
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:

Meeting Date:

G.1
May 22, 2024
Agenda Section:

Consent
Staff Contact:

Kevin Thompson, Assistant City Manager/ Comm. Dev. Director Agenda Item Title:

Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering Inc. for the engineering building inspection and plan check services associated with staffing the Building Department ________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended Council Action(s):

The Assistant City Manager recommends that the City Council: adopt the proposed resolution titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering for engineering design and services, building inspection and plan check services and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney” _______________________________________________________________________________________ Background Summary:

Coastland Civil Engineering has been providing Building Department Services for over twenty-years in Cloverdale. This includes day-to-day operation of the Cloverdale’s building department. Coastland also serves as the City’s Building Official, a position every city in the State of California is required to have or contract out. The current contract with Coastland has expired.

The Scope of Work (Attachment A to Resolution) includes:

General Engineering Services:
a. When directed, attend City Council, Planning Commission and/or other City meetings. b. Establish working relationships and coordination with other public agencies, County Departments and private utilities involving engineering matters affecting the City. c. When directed, review and comment on planning programs and land development controls. d. When directed, provide technical advice to City personnel assigned to public works activities.

Plan Review Services: Coastland performs an initial completeness check to determine if the project is ready for a comprehensive plan review. After which a comprehensive review is completed. Small projects are often reviewed in house, the inspector assigned to Cloverdale. This process typically goes faster both for the plan check and the subsequent inspections. Having a single-person conduct both tasks, plan check and inspection, allows the inspector the opportunity to field check items that may not have been on the plans. Larger, more complex projects are sent to Coastland’s office in Santa Rosa, where their team of plan checkers perform the necessary plan review. Typically, this results in a comment letter being send to the applicant.

General Building Department Services:

For Building Department Services, we will provide building department services to enforce the provisions of the City’s building codes and make such observations as may be required to affect such and/or inspectors shall have the powers, duties and discretion of the Building Official of the City. Services associated with general building department activities may include but not be limited to assisting with processing of permits, permit tracking, determination of building permit costs for individual permits, updating fees, assisting with public inquiries, coordinating with other departments and agencies, acting as a liaison to Building Code Board 53 City Council/Successor Agency Agenda Item Summary
May 22, 2024

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of Appeals (BCBOA), assistance with Building Code updates, and maintaining current Building Code to be consistent with State standards and other tasks as may be assigned.

Other Services: The scope of work provides a list of optional services that Coastland can provide. Services include informal fee recommendations, Fire Code Consulting and plan review, web site content, updating of handouts, forms and checklists, and implementation of permit tracking software. One optional task staff would like to pursue is listed below.

The new PSA will be based on the new Master Professional Service Agreement (Master PSA) prepared by Redwood Public Law. Contracted service will include building department services as described above. The cost of the services is paid by those seeking building permits. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Options:

1. Adopt the proposed resolution that approves a professional services agreement with Coastland Engineering for the building department services described in the attachment and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement approved by the City Attorney.

2. Reject the proposed resolution; or

3. Request modifications in the scope of work and continue the matter to a future Regular Council Meeting. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:

Not reviewed.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:

The cost of services incurred for performing the tasks described in the scope of work are paid by the applicant seeking a building permit.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:

1. Resolution

2. Exhibit A - Proposal
54 CITY OF CLOVERDALE

CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION N0. XX-2024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE

APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COASTLAND

ENGINEERING FOR BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING

THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT IN A FORM APPROVED

BY THE CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, the City of Cloverdale has a small staff and often relies on consultants to complete necessary task for the day-to-day operation of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cloverdale has contracted with Coastland Engineering for many years to conduct Building Department Services including plan checks and inspections; and WHEREAS, the City negotiated the attached scope of services and fee with Coastland Engineering for Building Department services in connection with the day-today operation of the Building Department; and WHEREAS, Coastland Engineering prepared and submitted a scope of work, schedule, and fee schedule to conduct Building Department service on at an hourly rate; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cloverdale does hereby approve a Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Engineering for Building Department services including plan checks, inspections and other services as needed at an hourly rate described in Attachment “A” of this Resolution, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney on behalf of the City .

REGULARLY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale on this 22th day of May, 2024 by the following vote:

AYES: (0)
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN:(0)
ABSENT: (0)
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_______________________ ____________________________
Todd Lands, Mayor Mike Maloney, City Clerk
Attachments:

Exhibit A - A Scope of Work
55 Santa Rosa Auburn Pleasant Hill Fairfield
1400 Neotomas Avenue 11641 Blocker Drive, Ste. 170 3478 Buskirk Avenue, Ste. 1000 420 Executive Court North, Ste. G Santa Rosa, CA 95405 Auburn, CA 95603 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Fairfield, CA 94534 Tel: 707.571.8005 Tel: 530.888.9929 Tel: 925.233.5333 Tel: 707.702.1961 www.coastlandcivil.com
May 13, 2024
Mr. Kevin Thompson City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City of Cloverdale
124 N. Cloverdale Blvd.

Cloverdale, CA 95425
Subject: Proposal to Provide Engineering Design, Construction Management and Inspection and Building Department Services
Dear Mr. Thompson,
In response to your request, please find Coastland’s proposed scope of services for Engineering, Development Review, Construction Management & Inspection, and Building Department Services. As we have provided these types of services to the City for nearly 30 years we are pleased to provide you with this proposal to again assist the City.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

1. GENERAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
a. When directed, attend City Council, Planning Commission and/or other City meetings. b. Establish working relationships and coordination with other public agencies, County Departments and private utilities involving engineering matters affecting the City. c. When directed, review and comment on planning programs and land development controls. d. When directed, provide technical advice to City personnel assigned to public works activities.

2. DEVELOPMENT RELATED SERVICES
a. Review tentative maps, Use Permits and other submittals for land divisions for proposed developments and make recommendations, provide conditions of approvals and/or review completeness as it relates to engineering matters.
b. Check all improvement plans for civil facilities.
c. Establish performance, labor and material bond amounts, when required, and require the posting of such securities and other development fees within the proper time sequence of such development review.
d. Provide such necessary and related functions as are the normal practice of the City in the review of private developments.

3. PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTION
When requested, Coastland will provide a scope of work, timeline and estimated fee for public works inspection services associated with projects. The projects may generally include:
a. When directed, provide construction observation of capital projects and/or encroachment permit work within City streets and rights-of-way.
56 4. CAPITAL PROJECT DESIGN
When requested, Coastland will provide a scope of work, timeline and estimated fee for engineering design projects. Scope of work for capital projects may include but not be limited to the following:
a. Prepare plans and specifications for City projects.
b. Provide design survey, and construction engineering support services observation for City projects. c. Provide special engineering reports and/or studies regarding such matters as annexations, developer impact fees, drainage study, sewer studies, water studies, master plans, etc. d. Coordinate with utility companies in the relocation of affected utilities. e. Process the plans and specifications through other agencies for review and approval in connection with special funding programs and permits when required.

5. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
When requested, Coastland will provide a scope of work, timeline and estimated fee for construction management/observation and/or inspection services for City-sponsored capital projects. This work will include management of the project from award of the construction contract through project completion including but not limited to conducting pre-construction meetings, reviewing project schedules, providing construction observation on a daily basis, maintaining daily diaries, arranging and coordination of materials testing, preparation, evaluation and negotiation of change orders, review of submittals and billings, assist in processing pay requests, review of prevailing wage rate information, generating punch lists, etc. All fees associated with providing construction management services to the City will be negotiated on a project-by-project basis due to the various magnitudes and lengths of the individual projects.

6. BUILDING DEPARTMENT SERVICES
General Building Department Services:

Services associated with general building department activities may include but not be limited to assisting with processing of permits, permit tracking, determination of building permit costs for individual permits, updating fees, assisting with public inquiries, coordinating with other departments and agencies, acting as a liaison to Building Code Board of Appeals (BCBOA), assistance with Building Code updates, and maintaining current Building Code to be consistent with State standards and other tasks as may be assigned.

Building Plan Check Services:

For Building Plan Checking, Coastland will review the plans prepared by or on behalf of the applicant for compliance with the City’s Building Codes and Ordinances. We will maintain close liaison with other City departments in order that the requirements of those departments can be incorporated within such building plans. Also, if needed, we will arrange review by other appropriate agencies having jurisdiction in such matters relative to the enforcement of the Fire Codes, Sanitation Codes and Health Codes.

When satisfied that all building-related conditions of approval and the appropriate requirements of the 57 City’s building codes have been met, and upon approval as necessary of other Agency Departments, we will issue permits as appropriately set forth in such codes.

Building Inspection Services
Coastland will provide building observation services during the course of construction to enforce compliance with the conditions of approval, provisions of the City’s ordinances and the Code requirements set forth on the plans for which the permit was issued. In the performance of such duties, we will observe each project at the completion of the various stages of construction for compliance with the appropriate City code and State accessibility, energy and all other applicable regulations. Typically, inspections will be performed by our onsite staff. If the workload is such that the onsite staff cannot perform all inspections, we will make provisions for providing additional assistance.

RESPONSIBLE PERSONNEL
All responsible personnel remain unchanged from our previous contract. Oversight over the overall services to the City of Cloverdale will be provided by John Wanger. For General Engineering, Capital Projects and Development Review, Steve Van Saun will oversee and be responsible for these services provided to the City. For all construction management and inspection services, Mike Janet will oversee all services provided to the City. Sal Lucido will oversee all specific services relating to the Building Department (plan check, inspection and on-site Building Department Services).

COMPENSATION
Based on the Scope of Work outlined in our proposal, we propose to provide our services on a time-andmaterials basis per the attached hourly rates for the General Services, the Development Review Services, the Public Works Inspection Services, and for Building Department Services. For the Capital Project Design and Construction Management Services, a scope and fee will be provided for each project and contract amendments may be issued for each project.

We welcome the opportunity to speak with you regarding this scope of services. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns regarding this proposal. We greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue serving the City of Cloverdale. Please let me know if you have questions.

Sincerely,

COASTLAND CIVIL ENGINEERING, LLP
John Wanger, PE Steve Van Saun, PE
CEO Director of Engineering
58 Rev. 06/01/23

SCHEDULE OF HOURLY RATES
July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Principal Engineer $230 - $250/hour
Supervising Engineer $200 - $230/hour
Senior Engineer $185 - $205/hour
Associate Engineer $170 - $190/hour
Assistant Engineer $150 - $175/hour
Junior Engineer $140 - $150/hour
Senior Engineering Technician $160 - $180/hour
Engineering Technician $145 - $160/hour
Engineering Aide $120 - $140/hour
Resident Engineer $180 - $205/hour
Construction Manager $165 - $200/hour
Assistant Construction Manager $150 - $170/hour
Construction Inspector* $155 - $185/hour
Construction Administrator $110 - $120/hour
Building Plan Check Engineer/Architect $170 - $205/hour Building Official and/or CASp $170 - $205/hour
Supervising Building Inspector $175 - $190/hour
Senior Building Inspector $145 - $175/hour
Building Inspector (I & II) $125 - $145/hour
Supervising Plans Examiner $170 - $190/hour
Senior Plans Examiner $145 - $170/hour
Plans Examiner (I & II) $115 - $145/hour
Supervising Permit Technician $145 - $155/hour
Senior Permit Technician $130 - $145/hour
Permit Technician (I & II) $110 - $130/hour
Administrative $110 - $120/hour
VEHICLE $18.00 – $25.00/hour
MILEAGE $0.68/mile
OUTSIDE SERVICES Cost + 15%
MATERIALS Cost + 15%
• When applicable, mileage or vehicle rates will be charged, but not both. * Includes services subject to prevailing wage rates.
59 From: ROB KOSLOWSKY
To: Michael Maloney
Cc: Kevin Thompson; Todd Lands
Subject: On Continued Use of Coastland Engineering
Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 6:42:33 AM
Mike,
Please Pull Item G.1 From Consent Calendar.

RE: G.1 Professional Services Agreement with Coastland Civil Engineering Inc. for the engineering building inspection and plan check services associated with staffing the Building Department
This item needs to be pulled from the consent calendar and, I believe, sent to a City subcommittee for further review.

Just a few questions and comments:

Please identify what is the “new” item in the Coastland agreement [1].

This was not clear. Is this what is new? — “The cost of services incurred for performing the tasks described in the scope of work are paid by the applicant seeking a building permit.”
A rationale has not been given for any change(s) from one agreement term to another. Furthermore, what audits have been completed for the 20 years of using the same engineering firm, in order to confirm a good use of funds and also considering competing rates from other firms.

Why is there not a competitive bidding process for these crucial services [2]? (“From an economic perspective, competition helps suppress inflationary pressures due to proliferation of lower prices, while raising living standards through improved productivity.”) We learned from other cities follies in using directed contracts of favored suppliers that this can lead to abuse and misuse of funds.

And doesn’t perpetual outsourcing contribute to making the building of housing even more expensive? Where are the rates for such costs listed? How do these costs relate to the associated impact fees [3] that builders pay?
And, what are the range of turnaround times for a set of typical building permits to be issued?
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[1] From the proposed agreement. “The scope of work provides a list of optional services that Coastland can provide. Services include informal fee recommendations, Fire Code Consulting and plan review, web site content, updating of handouts, forms and checklists, and implementation of permit tracking software. One optional task staff would like to pursue is listed below.” What is it? It’s not clearly listed in the city council meeting documents. [2] Stakeholders of fair competition include suppliers and customers and the beneficiaries include government citizenry and the economy . . . When a number of competitors join the bidding process, the competitive spirit is significantly increased due to the collective set of 60 diverse strengths and weaknesses. This not only heightens anxiety among competitors, but also unleashes their creativity in producing the final bid submission and subsequently raising economic prosperity upon successful award and fulfillment. At the end of the day, a successful bid is simply about doing a better job than the nearest competitor . . . Added benefits for the [resident] include an improving level in the quality of goods and services from the chosen supplier. Competition enriches most citizens and combats poverty in almost every geo-political region . . . From an economic perspective, competition helps suppress inflationary pressures due to proliferation of lower prices, while raising living standards through improved productivity. Although competition heightens individual company insecurity, it deepens collective security within the business community. The functioning of a free market, without government interference, allows competitors to supply everincreasing volumes of goods and higher levels of service. As Adam Smith articulates in his eighteenth century seminal work, “The Wealth of Nations,” the ebb and flow of supply and demand provides fair prices to companies, low prices to consumers, and a living wage to employees. The economy further benefits from increased competition, muting any wageprice spirals, and minimizing the occurrence of recessions. In this way, a government’s economic policy does not have to confront the concentrated power of business and labor as it develops anti-inflationary policies.
- “Competition,” R.K. Koslowsky, The Handbook of Business Ethics, Golson Publishing, 2004. [3] "Conditions of approval attached to permits are likewise protected by the Takings Clause [Fifth Amendment]. A condition of approval cannot require a landowner to give up physical land or property rights or pay a fee greater than what is necessary to mitigate the impact of the development."
Thank-you,
....Rob
Rob Koslowsky
Author of The Tubbs Fire.

Also author of The Upstart Startup & Breach of Trust.

Author's page
61 From: Michael Maloney
To: City Council
Subject: FW: Council Report 5/9-22
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 2:07:30 PM
Councilmember Bagby Written Report:

From: Melanie Bagby <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:30 PM
To: Michael Maloney <[email protected]>
Subject: Council Report 5/9-22
5/11 Attended inaugural El Mercadito at Citrus Fair
5/13 Attended SCTA/RCPA board meeting, Downtown Santa Rosa Rosie Trolley ribboncutting, Santa Rosa. SCTA/RCPA:

Item 5.3: Interfund Loan from Measure M to Go Sonoma
Item 5.4: RCPA, TFCA, Measure M, Go Sonoma, SCTA Preliminary Budgets Item 5.5: Legislative Update - SB 1031
Item 5.6: Carbon Sequestration Application Pilot
https://scta.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/SCTA-RCPA-Agenda-Packet05.13.2024.pdf 5/15 Attended SMART board meeting,
Petaluma. https://www.sonomamarintrain.org/bod
5/16 Attended GRTA board meeting,
Healdsburg. https://thegreatredwoodtrail.org/board-meetings/ 5/17 Attended and chaired Sonoma County Mayors' & Councilmembers' Legislative Meeting. Discussed pending legislation and possible positions as bills crossed houses, possible ballot measures coming up in November
5/19 Attended Fire & Earthquake Safety Expo, Cloverdale 5/20 Attended SCTA policy ad hoc committee via Zoom
Melanie Bagby
Councilmember, City of Cloverdale
707-893-7170 • [email protected]
62 City Council/Successor Agency
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:

Meeting Date:

O.1
May 22, 2024
Agenda Section:

New Business
Staff Contact:

David Kelley, City Manager
Agenda Item Title:

Town Hall Workshop To Discuss Placement Of A Potential Revenue Measure On The Ballot For The November 2024 General Election And Provide Direction To City Staff On Next Steps. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended Council Action(s):

1. Receive Presentation from City staff on budget and key budget, capital projects and service priorities/needs.

3. Discuss Revenue Measure Survey conducted by Isom Advisors presented to City Council on March 22nd.

4. Discuss options for a potential Revenue Measure including but not limited to a sales tax measure and/or a bond measure to fund critical city services and projects.

5. Provide direction to staff on next steps including whether to develop a ballot measure and place a Revenue Measure on the ballot for the 2024 general election. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Background:

The City of Cloverdale has a limited financial capacity to fund critical capital projects and service priorities/needs of the community. The City often relies on budget reserves to close expenditure and revenue gaps and is unable to fund the long term capital project and maintenance needs of the City. The City Council retained Isom Advisors, a full-service planning, campaign, and financial advisory firm, to conduct an evaluation to determine the City’s bonding capacity for a potential bond measure to enable the City to fund critical projects.

On May 24, 2023, Isom Advisors presented a financial analysis to the City Council that addressed the City’s ability to consider a voter approved financing measure. Following the presentation, the City Council directed City staff to coordinate with Isom Advisors on conducting a voter survey to assess voter support for a potential revenue measure on the local ballot. The survey results were presented to the City Council on March 24, 2024. Upon review of the survey results, the City Council directed staff to schedule a Town Hall to gather valuable information and feedback from our community regarding the potential placement of a revenue measure on the ballot for the November 2024 general election. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary:

Staff recommends the City Council conduct a Town Hall to gather valuable information and feedback from the Cloverdale community regarding the potential placement of a revenue measure on the ballot for the November 2024 General election. The City Council expressed its desire and believes that it is imperative to engage in transparent and inclusive decision-making processes, especially when considering significant 63 City Council/Successor Agency Agenda Item Summary
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matters such as revenue measures. The input and perspectives of our residents are invaluable in shaping the direction of our city's fiscal policies and priorities.

A town hall meeting provides an opportunity for residents to express their opinions, concerns, and suggestions regarding a potential revenue measure. Through open dialogue and constructive discussion, The Council can gain critical input to better understand the needs and priorities of our community and ensure that any decisions made align with the needs and best interests of our residents. Furthermore, a town hall meeting will serve as a platform for city staffs to present relevant information about the city’s fiscal position, proposed revenue measure, including its purpose, potential impact, and how funds could be allocated to address critical capital improvements and service/maintenance needs.

City staff recommends that the City Council conduct a town hall meeting to solicit community input on the placement of a revenue measure on the November 2024 general election ballot. By engaging our residents in this important decision-making process, we can ensure that the interests of our community are fully represented. sider whether to proceed with placing a sales tax measure and/or a general obligation bond measure on an upcoming ballot.

Following the Town Hall meeting, If the City Council decides to direct staff to proceed with the preparation of a ballot measure, it will be necessary for the Council to consider and take the following action at a subsequent meeting:
• Hold a Public Hearing (If required);
• Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale calling and giving notice of the holding of an election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, to consider the establishment of a sales tax measure and/or a general obligation bond measure. For general taxes, a 4/5 vote of the City Council is required to adopt the measure. For special taxes, a simple 3/5 vote of the City Council is required;
• Prepare and order the submittal of a Draft Revenue Measure to the Voters at the Election prior to the Registrar of Voters Deadline;
• Request that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Consent to the Consolidation of this Election with the Statewide General Election to Be Held on the Same Date; and • Direct the Registrar of Voters to Conduct the Election.

Should the City Council decide to direct staff to prepare a ballot measure, additional election details addressed by the proposed resolution referenced above would need to include the preparation of the ballot impartial analysis, arguments and rebuttals as follows:
• Impartial Analysis: The State Elections Code provides for the City Council to direct the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of no more than five hundred (500) words, showing the effect of the measure on existing law.
• Ballot Arguments: The State Elections Code allows the City Council to determine its interest in authoring an argument in favor of the ballot measure. Arguments of no more than three hundred (300) words each for and against the ballot measure can then be included in the Voter Sample Ballot. Further, the resolution could authorize the Mayor to submit the written argument in favor of the proposed measure, and at the Mayor discretion the argument may also be signed by 64 City Council/Successor Agency Agenda Item Summary
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members of the City Council or bona fide associations or by individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.
• Ballot Rebuttals: In the event that an argument against the measure is filed, the resolution would authorize the Mayor to submit a rebuttal argument on behalf of the City Council, which may be signed by members of the City Council or bona fide associations or by individual voters who are eligible to vote on the measure.

Council action to place a proposed measure before the voters and approval by the voters could address the City’s current structural deficit and provide funding to be spent in alignment with the City Council’s recommendations and the community-identified spending priorities such as road maintenance and public safety improvements.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Options:

1. Conduct Town Hall, receive presentation from City Staff and feedback from the Community and provide direction to staff on next steps including whether to develop a ballot measure and schedule a public hearing to consider placing renewal of the Revenue Measure on the ballot for the November 2024 general election; or

2. Provide alternative direction to City staff and refer to a Council Subcommittee for further review and discussion.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:

Isom Advisors’ Revenue Measure Survey presentation was reviewed by the Finance Administration & Police Subcommittee prior to consideration by the City Council. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:

There is no budget or funding impact associated with conducting a Town Hall meeting about a potential revenue measure for the November 2024 Ballot. If the City Council elects to place one or more revenue measures on the ballot, there will be staff and City Attorney time necessary to prepare the ballot materials.

Additionally, the City will have to pay the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters for the related election costs, which are estimated to be between $8,009 and$13,348 for one measure, and $10,679 and $18,687 for two measures.
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1. Voter Survey Presentation by Isom Advisor

2. Presentation by City Staff on Critical Capital Projects and Service Needs 65 1470 Maria Lane, Ste. 315 - Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Survey Results Presentation for
City of Cloverdale
by
Isom Advisors,
a Division of Urban Futures, Inc.

October 2023
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There are 5,338 registered voters in the city City of Cloverdale v The City of Cloverdale is currently assessing the feasibility of placing a sales tax measure and/or a general obligation bond measure on an upcoming ballot.
v A survey was conducted from Monday October 2nd through Thursday October 5th to assess support for the proposed measures. v The survey tested voter attitudes regarding the City, projects to be funded by the proposed measures, and tax tolerances.
v 174 individuals were contacted, which represents approximately 9% of City voters with a working phone number.

Methodology
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Majority of voters satisfied with the direction of the city City of Cloverdale Right Direction
60%
Don't Know
22%
Wrong Direction
18%
v Would you say that the City of Cloverdale is headed in the right direction or the wrong direction?
General Questions
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Support for measure is below the required 2/3rds vote City of Cloverdale Yes

51.6%
Lean Yes

4.6%
Undecided

11.1%
Lean No

2.0%
No

30.7%
“To improve the City of Cloverdale;
upgrade parks and open spaces;
renovate civic center facilities, including
city hall and the police station; redevelop
the downtown plaza; and invest in
renewable energy projects; shall the City
of Cloverdale’s measure be approved by
authorizing $23,500,000 of bonds with
legal rates, raising on average $1,400,000
per year until repaid, at approximately 6¢
per $100 assessed value, with annual
audits, independent oversight, NO money
for salaries, and all money staying local?”
v At this time, the City of Cloverdale is looking to make significant capital and infrastructure improvements and is considering placing a bond measure before voters in your community on an upcoming ballot. If the election were held today, would you vote YES in favor of the measure or would you vote NO to oppose the measure?
Bond Measure
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All projects tested below received two-thirds support and above City of Cloverdale 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Complete deferred maintenance projects at civic center, park and recreational facilities, and for roads and parking Improve roads and transportation infrastructure to improve traffic flow and enhance overall accessibility
Construct a skate park to help provide a safe space for our city’s youth
Create new parks, trails and outdoor recreation spaces
Make health, safety and security improvements
Modernize and upgrade the city’s parks and open spaces
to improve recreational activities
Much More Likely Somewhat More Likely No Difference Don't Know Somewhat Less Likely Much Less Likely v For each project, please tell me whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used to:
67%
Bond Measure Projects
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All projects tested below received under two-thirds support City of Cloverdale 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Modernize/renovate civic center facilities, including
city hall and the police station
Upgrade inadequate internet services, including high
speed broadband infrastructure
Expand/redevelop the downtown plaza to attract
more visitors and help local business
Invest in renewable energy and sustainability projects, to reduce energy costs and improve air quality
Much More Likely Somewhat More Likely No Difference Don't Know Somewhat Less Likely Much Less Likely v For each project, please tell me whether it would make you More Likely or Less Likely to vote in favor of the measure if you knew funds would be used to:
67%
Bond Measure Projects
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Voters were sensitive to tax rates tested City of Cloverdale v The proposed measure would cost property owners $60/$50/$45 per $100,000 of assessed valuation per year, would you be More or Less Likely to vote “yes” in Favor of or “no” to Oppose the measure?
$60.00 $45.00
Tax Tolerances
Yes
56%
Lean Yes
1%
Don't Know
3%
Lean No
3%
No
37%
$50.00
Yes
49%
Lean Yes
3%
Don't Know
4%
Lean No
2%
No
42%
Yes
63%
Lean Yes
5%
Don't Know
3%
Lean No
2%
No
27%
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Support increases after voter education City of Cloverdale Yes

57.5%
Lean Yes

3.3%
Undecided

3.3%
Lean No

3.3%
No

32.7%
v Now that you have heard some more information regarding the proposed measure, projects, and cost, if the election were held today, would you vote YES in favor of the measure or would you vote NO to oppose the measure?
Bond Measure
Pre-benchmark
Post-benchmark
Yes

51.6%
Lean Yes

4.6%
Undecided

11.1%
Lean No

2.0%
No

30.7%
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Support for measure is below 50% threshold with 0.75% increase City of Cloverdale Yes

40.5%
Lean Yes

2.6%
Undecided

5.2%
Lean No

2.6%
No

49.0%
v In order to fund the infrastructure improvements, the city is also considering placing a sales tax measure before voters in your community on an upcoming ballot. The proposed measure would add an additional 0.75% to local sales tax and generate approximately $10.5 million in additional city revenue. Would you vote YES in favor of the measure, or would you vote NO to oppose the measure? Sales Tax Measure
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Support for measure increases with lower sales tax rates City of Cloverdale Yes

47.1%
Lean Yes

2.6%
Undecided

3.3%
Lean No

2.0%
No

45.1%
v In order to fund the infrastructure improvements, the city is also considering placing a sales tax measure before voters in your community on an upcoming ballot. The proposed measure would add an additional 0.50% to local sales tax and generate approximately $6.9 million in additional city revenue. Would you vote YES in favor of the measure, or would you vote NO to oppose the measure? Sales Tax Measure
75 11
Strong support for 0.25% sales tax increase City of Cloverdale Yes

59.5%
Lean Yes

2.0%
Undecided

3.3%
Lean No

2.0%
No

33.3%
v In order to fund the infrastructure improvements, the city is also considering placing a sales tax measure before voters in your community on an upcoming ballot. The proposed measure would add an additional 0.25% to local sales tax and generate approximately $3.4 million in additional city revenue. Would you vote YES in favor of the measure, or would you vote NO to oppose the measure? Sales Tax Measure
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Support is above 50% threshold City of Cloverdale
Yes

58.2%
Lean Yes

2.0%
Undecided

3.3%
Lean No

2.0%
No

34.6%
v Now that you have heard some more information on the proposed sales tax measure, possible projects and costs, if the election were held today, would you vote YES in favor of the measure or would you vote NO to oppose the measure? Sales Tax Measure
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Majority of voters would support both measures City of Cloverdale Sales Tax Only

14.4%
Bond Measure
Only

19.0%
Both Measures

34.6%
Don't Know

3.9%
Neither
Measure

28.1%
v Now that you have received information about the two funding options the City is considering, if an election were held today, would you vote for… Sales Tax or G.O. Bond Measure?
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Majority of voters believe in more funding City of Cloverdale Conclusions & Recommendations
v 60.0% of voters surveyed believe that the city is headed in the right direction. v Support for a bond measure before voter education was 51.6% (4.6% Lean Yes), with

11.1% Undecided; after information, support was 57.5% (3.3% Lean Yes), with 3.3% Undecided.
v Six of the ten projects tested received two-thirds voter support or above. v Voters were sensitive to the tax rates tested for the proposed bond measure. v Voters were sensitive to highest sales tax rates tested, but there was strong support for the additional 0.25% sales tax increase.
v Majority of voters surveyed would support both a sales tax and a bond measure. v Support is below the 2/3rds (bond) and above the 50% (sales tax) voter approval thresholds; We recommend the City to continue to reach out to and educate the community, and plan on placing a sales tax and/or bond measure on an upcoming 2024 ballot.
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Agenda

1. Welcome to the Town Hall

2. Introduction of City Council and Senior Staff

3. Overview of Revenue Measure Feasibility/Options

4. Overview of Draft Budget Book for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26

5. Recap FY 2024-26 Budget Themes & Budget Goals

6. Highlight of Key Department Needs
A. Parks & Recreation
B. Police
C. Public Works / Streets

7. Overview of Sales Tax verse Bond Measure

8. Recommendation & Questions
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The Council sets the policy for the city and adopts an annual budget. The Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, as well as members of commissions and sub-committees. Council members also serve on various regional government committees and agencies.
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Overview
Tonight, continues the exploration of a potential revenue generating local ballot measures for the November 2024 Election
• Economic Development / Revenue Enhancement is one of seven Council priorities for 2024-26
• Significant work effort to reach the November 2024 general election • Tonight, decide which revenue measure(s) the City wants to explore May 25, 2024 www.cloverdale.net 84
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Revenue Measure Feasibility
Cloverdale provides essential services and facilities!
The City works in a fiscally responsible manner to sustain the services that residents tell us they value most:
• Emergency response & preparedness services (911, Resilient Cloverdale) • Safe Neighborhoods
• Provide, maintain and preserve our parks and open spaces • Safe and Walkable Streets and Roads
• Support our local businesses (Partnership with Chamber) • Programs for youth and seniors (funding for the Senior Center) The City’s General Fund budget provides funding for a wide range of services and infrastructure.

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• The City’s Long-Term Financial Forecast and 5-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan identify budget deficits and significant funding needs for services and programs and repair and replacement in future years, as community-owned assets age. • The City is considering new revenue options to responsibly address community needs as
• City leaders desire to engage with the community to ensure residents’ voices are heard before important decisions are made.

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REVIEW OF REVENUE-GENERATING OPTIONS
The City has different options for pursuing a revenue-generating local ballot measure:

Special
Tax
• Requires 2/3 super majority of voters for specific
purpose;
• can be brought forward during any election
• Note: Parcel Taxes are qualified special taxes
General
Tax
• must be approved by a simple majority of
voters, 50% +1;
• must be put before voters at a regular general
election
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POTENTIAL USES FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUES
Numerous needs beyond current funding levels!
Funding for Capital Needs
• Examples could include but are not limited to: Park Master Plan, City facilities/owned assets (e.g. Airport, Police Station, Streets, Parks, Senior Center) Funding for delivery of services
• Examples could include but are not limited to: Parks, Police, Community Events (Chamber of Commerce), Senior (Senior Center) & Youth Services Funding for City Council goals & priorities
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Budget Goals
Budget Goals
 Budget goals are essential for aligning financial resources with the City's strategic priorities and community needs.
 Budget goals ensures fiscal responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

Budget Goals for FY 2024-26 Budgets

1. Revenue & Enhancement: Enhancing Fiscal Responsibility and Revenue Generation for Vital Public Services and Projects

2. Parks & Recreation: Developing a Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Program for Community Well-being

3. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness through Strategic Investments

4. Street & Pedestrian: - Investing in Streets and Pedestrian Improvements for Safe and Accessible Transportation

5. Planning & Sustainability: Implementing Cost-Effective Planning Initiatives to Enhance Resilience and Sustainability

6. Water Infrastructure: Enhancing Water Infrastructure for Safe, Reliable, and Sustainable Service

7. Housing & Homelessness: Addressing Housing Needs through Implementation of the General Plan Housing Element and Homelessness Strategic Plan

1. Revenue Enhancement

2. Parks & Recreation

3. Public Safety

4. Streets & Pedestrians

5. Planning & Sustainability

6. Water Infrastructure

7. Housing & Homelessness
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Enhancement
Revenue & Enhancement: Enhancing Fiscal Responsibility and Revenue Generation for Vital Public Services and Projects Objective:

To allocate resources and establish a budget framework for enhancing fiscal responsibility and raising municipal revenue in the City of Cloverdale's draft FY 2024-26 budget, ensuring sustainable funding for vital public services and projects that enhance the quality of life for residents and promote community well-being.

Goal Statement:

The City of Cloverdale is committed to enhancing fiscal responsibility and raising municipal revenue to fund vital public services and projects that improve the quality of life for our residents and contribute to the overall prosperity and well-being of our community. Through strategic investment and prudent financial management, our goal is to identify opportunities to increase revenue streams, optimize resource utilization, and prioritize funding for critical infrastructure, public safety, social services, and community development initiatives that address the evolving needs and priorities of our community.

Implementation Measures

1. Revenue Diversification and Enhancement:
 Explore and implement strategies to diversify and enhance municipal revenue streams, such as increasing fees, charges, and taxes, expanding economic development efforts, and leveraging public-private partnerships and revenue-generating opportunities.  Evaluate existing revenue sources and identify opportunities for optimization, enhancement, and innovation to maximize revenue generation potential while minimizing financial burdens on residents and businesses.

2. Cost Reduction and Efficiency Improvement:
 Implement cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures to optimize resource utilization, streamline operations, and reduce unnecessary expenditures, such as consolidating services, renegotiating contracts, and leveraging technology solutions to improve productivity and eliminate waste.  Conduct performance reviews, benchmarking analyses, and operational assessments to identify areas for cost savings, process improvements, and service optimization that maintain or enhance service levels while minimizing costs and maximizing value for taxpayers.

3. Prioritization of Funding for Vital Public Services and Projects:
 Prioritize funding for vital public services and projects that enhance Cloverdale's quality of life, including infrastructure improvements, public safety initiatives, social services, parks and recreation programs, and community development projects that address community needs and promote equitable access to opportunities and resources.
 Allocate resources based on evidence-based decision-making, data-driven analysis, and community input to ensure that funding priorities align with community values, priorities, and desired outcomes for sustainable development and growth.

4. Long-Term Financial Planning and Sustainability:
 Continue to develop and implement long-term financial planning strategies and sustainability initiatives to ensure the fiscal health, stability, and resilience of the City of Cloverdale over the medium and long term, including establishing reserve funds, debt management policies, and fiscal contingency plans to mitigate risks and uncertainties.
 Conduct financial forecasting to anticipate and prepare for potential economic downturns, revenue fluctuations, and unexpected expenses, ensuring that the city remains financially viable and able to meet its obligations and commitments to residents.

5. Transparency, Accountability, and Public Engagement:
 Enhance transparency, accountability, and public engagement in the budgeting process by providing timely and accessible information about municipal finances, budget priorities, and decision-making processes to residents, businesses, and stakeholders.  Engage residents in the budgeting process through public hearings, town hall meetings, surveys, and other outreach efforts to solicit input, gather feedback, and foster greater community involvement and ownership of municipal finances and priorities.

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Parks & Recreation - Developing a Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Program for Community Well-being Goal Statement
Create accessible, high-quality parks, facilities, and recreational opportunities that enhance community well-being, strengthen social bonds, and contribute to a vibrant and livable city.

Objectives:

To allocate resources for the development and enhancement of a robust parks and recreation program in Cloverdale, fostering community engagement, promoting health and wellness, and enriching the quality of life for residents of all ages.

Implementation Measures:

1. Development of Park Facilities and Amenities:
 Allocate funds for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of parks, playgrounds, sports fields, trails, and recreational facilities to meet the recreational needs of residents of all ages and abilities.  Prioritize equitable distribution of park resources to ensure universal access to recreational opportunities.

2. Establish Park & Recreation Program:
 Establish a Park & Recreation Program that provides a diverse range of recreational programs, classes, and events catering to the interests and preferences of residents, including sports leagues, fitness classes, arts and cultural activities, and community celebrations.
 Allocate funding for staff, instructors, equipment, and materials necessary to deliver high-quality programming that engages participants and fosters social connections.

3. Enhancement of Natural Areas and Open Spaces:
 Invest in the preservation and enhancement of natural areas, within the City to provide opportunities for outdoor recreation, environmental education, and nature appreciation.  Implement sustainable landscaping practices, including drought resistant landscaping and fire fuel reduction.

4. Support Accessibility and Inclusivity of City Parks & Facilities:
 Ensure that parks and recreation facilities are accessible to individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including those with disabilities or limited mobility.
 Invest in ADA-compliant infrastructure, inclusive design features, and accessible transportation options to remove barriers and promote equitable participation in recreational activities.

5. Community Engagement and Partnerships:
 Foster collaboration with community organizations, schools, businesses, and nonprofits to leverage resources, expertise, and volunteer support for the development and implementation of parks and recreation initiatives.  Engage residents in the planning, design, and programming of parks and recreation facilities through community input sessions, surveys, and participatory decision-making processes. 93 Public Safety
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Strengthening Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness through Strategic Investment s Objective:

To allocate resources and establish a dedicated budget for supporting investments that enhance public safety, police department operations, and emergency preparedness and response capabilities in Cloverdale, ensuring the safety and security of residents and promoting resilience in the face of potential threats and emergencies.

Goal Statement:

The City of Cloverdale is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents by supporting investments that enhance public safety, police department operations, and emergency preparedness and response capabilities. Through strategic investment and collaborative planning, our goal is to provide our police department with the resources, tools, and training necessary to effectively respond to emergencies, prevent crime, and build community trust, thereby fostering a safe and resilient community for all.

Implementation Measures

1. Police Department Operations and Personnel:
 Allocate funds for the recruitment, training, and retention of qualified personnel to maintain adequate staffing levels and enhance the effectiveness of police department operations, including patrol, investigations, community policing, and specialized units.  Invest in technology, equipment, and resources to support law enforcement activities, such as surveillance systems, communications equipment, forensic tools, and crime analysis software, to improve response times, investigative capabilities, and crime prevention efforts.

2. Community Policing and Engagement:
 Support community policing initiatives and partnerships to promote collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders, including residents, businesses, schools, and neighborhood organizations, in addressing public safety concerns and building trust.
 Allocate resources for community outreach programs, events, and initiatives that foster positive interactions between police officers and community members, such as neighborhood watch programs, youth mentoring programs, and public safety forums.

3. Emergency Preparedness and Response:
 Invest in emergency preparedness planning, training, and exercises to enhance the city's ability to respond effectively to natural disasters, public health emergencies, terrorist threats, and other crisis situations.  Ensure the availability of essential resources and infrastructure to support emergency response operations, including emergency communications systems, emergency shelters, medical supplies, and equipment for first responders.

4. Technology and Infrastructure Upgrades:
 Upgrade and modernize technology infrastructure, including computer systems, software applications, and data management systems, to support efficient and effective police department operations, information sharing, and data analysis.  Invest in the maintenance and improvement of police facilities to ensure they meet operational needs and provide a safe and secure working environment for personnel.

5. Collaboration and Coordination:
 Foster collaboration and coordination with regional partners, neighboring jurisdictions, and emergency management agencies to leverage resources, share best practices, and enhance interoperability in emergency response and public safety initiatives.  Engage with community organizations, nonprofit agencies, and faith-based organizations to support efforts to prevent crime, address social issues, and promote community resilience and well-being. 94 Streets &
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Street & Pedestrian - Investing in Streets and Pedestrian Improvements for Safe and Accessible Transportation Goal Statement
Invest in the maintenance, rehabilitation, and enhancement of streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities to encourage safe multi-modal travel.

Objective
Establish a dedicated budget for the investment and improvement of streets and pedestrian infrastructure in Cloverdale, prioritizing safety, accessibility, and connectivity for all residents and visitors.

Implementation Measures:

1. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation:
 Allocate funds for routine maintenance activities, such as street striping, pothole repairs, and pavement resurfacing, to prolong the lifespan and functionality of existing roadways.  Prioritize the rehabilitation and reconstruction of deteriorating streets and road segments to improve safety, reduce vehicle wear and tear, and enhance overall road conditions.

2. Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility:
 Adopt the Active Transportation Plan
 Invest in the construction and upgrade of sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, and pedestrian crossings to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians, including individuals with disabilities, seniors, and children.  Implement traffic calming measures, such as speed humps, pedestrian islands, and enhanced signage, to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian safety in residential and commercial areas.

3. Complete Streets Design:
 Adopt a complete streets approach to street design and planning, integrating multi-modal transportation features, such as bike lanes, transit stops, and pedestrian amenities, into roadway projects to accommodate the needs of all users.  Allocate funding for streetscape enhancements, landscaping, street furniture, and public art installations to create attractive and inviting public spaces that promote walking, cycling, and social interaction.

4. Connectivity and Multi-Modal Transportation:
 Enhance connectivity and accessibility within the transportation network by investing in multi-modal transportation infrastructure, including bike lanes, multi-use paths, and public transit facilities, to provide viable alternatives to driving and reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles.
 Support efforts to improve last-mile connectivity and enhance access to public transit options through investments in transit shelters, wayfinding signage, and first-and-last-mile infrastructure.

5. Community Engagement and Collaboration:
 Engage residents, businesses, and stakeholders in the planning, design, and prioritization of streets and pedestrian improvement projects through community meetings, surveys, and participatory decision-making processes.  Foster collaboration with neighboring jurisdictions, transportation agencies, and advocacy groups to leverage resources, coordinate planning efforts, and advocate for regional transportation priorities 95 Planning &
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Planning & Sustainability: Implementing Cost-Effective Planning Initiatives to Enhance Resilience and Sustainability Objective:

Development of planning policies that provide for community engagement, comprehensive planning, and responsible growth management to protect open space, natural resources, and community character. Implement planning initiatives in the General Plan that reduce costs, improve resiliency, and promotes responsible and sustainable development practices, ensuring an economic and environmentally sustainable, and resilient future for Cloverdale.

Goal Statement:

The City of Cloverdale is committed to proactively addressing the challenges of climate change, resource scarcity, and enviro nmental degradation by implementing planning initiatives that reduce costs, enhance resiliency, and promote sustainability. Through strategic investment and collaborative planning, our goal is to identify and prioritize cost-effective solutions that minimize environmental impacts, and improve the long-term viability and livability of our city for current and future generations.

Implementation Measures

1. Develop Comprehensive Objective Design Standards:
 Develop comprehensive objective design standards to provide clear and consistent guidelines for the review of new development projects in Cloverdale.  Establish criteria and benchmarks for evaluating architectural design, site planning, landscaping, and other aspects of development to ensure compatibility with the surrounding built environment and adherence to community design principles.

2. Develop a Hillside Development Ordinance:
 Allocate funds for a comprehensive assessment of hillside areas within Cloverdale to identify environmentally sensitive areas, geologic hazards, and other factors that may influence development suitability and risk.

3. Transportation and Mobility Planning:
 Complete the Update of the General Plan Circulation element.  Pursue grant funding that supports Investment in transportation and mobility planning initiatives that prioritize sustainable modes of transportation, such as walking, cycling, public transit, and electric vehicles, to reduce traffic congestion, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

4. Preparation of Urban Growth Boundary Ballot Initiative:
 Allocate funds for a comprehensive land use and growth analysis to evaluate current development patterns, assess future growth projections, and identify areas suitable for development within the city limits.  Develop and implement adaptation strategies, such as floodplain management, to enhance community resilience and reduce the potential for property damage, economic losses, and public health impacts.

5. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:
 Foster collaboration and partnership with community stakeholders, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private sector entities to leverage resources, share expertise, and coordinate efforts in addressing sustainability and environmental challenges.  Engage residents, businesses, and institutions in the planning, design, and implementation of sustainability initiatives through public outreach, participation, and consultation processes, ensuring that diverse perspectives and priorities are considered and integrated into decision-making.
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Water Infrastructure: Enhancing Water Infrastructure for Safe, Reliable, and Sustainable Service Objective:

To allocate resources and establish a dedicated budget for the improvement of water infrastructure in Cloverdale, ensuring the provision of safe, reliable, and long-term sustainable water service through strategic investments in infrastructure upgrades, maintenance, and modernization.

Goal Statement:

The City of Cloverdale is committed to enhancing its water infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of our community and to ensure the provision of safe, reliable, and sustainable water service for current and future generations. Through strategic investment and prudent financial management, our goal is to prioritize the maintenance, rehabilitation, and modernization of water treatment, distribution, and storage systems, thereby safeguarding public health, promoting environmental stewardship, and ensuring the resilience and reliability of our water supply while sustaining economic growth.

Implementation Measures:

1. Infrastructure Upgrades and Rehabilitation:
 Allocate funds for the repair, replacement, and upgrade of aging water infrastructure, including pipelines, treatment plants, pumping stations, and storage facilities (Cherry Creek Tank), to address deterioration, mitigate risks of failure, and improve system efficiency.
 Prioritize projects based on asset condition assessments, risk evaluations, and long-term infrastructure planning to target investments where they are most needed and where they will have the greatest impact on system reliability and performance.

2. Water Quality Assurance and Compliance:
 Invest in water quality monitoring, testing, and treatment technologies to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and to safeguard public health by preventing contamination, disinfection byproducts, and other water quality issues.  Implement best management practices and operational improvements to optimize water treatment processes, minimize water loss, and enhance the overall quality and reliability of the water supply.

3. System Resilience and Sustainability:
 Enhance the resilience and sustainability of the water system by investing in drought response strategies, and water conservation initiatives to mitigate risks of water scarcity, supply disruptions, and environmental degradation.  Promote the use of innovative technologies, such as water reuse, stormwater capture, and groundwater recharge, to diversify water sources, reduce dependence on imported water, and enhance water resource management and sustainability.

4. Asset Management and Long-Term Planning:
 Maintain and rehabilitate the City’s water infrastructure by completing Capital Improvement Projects in accordance with the City’s adopted Capital Improvement Plan .
 Conduct long-term planning and forecasting to anticipate future water demand, population growth, regulatory requirements, and infrastructure needs, ensuring that investments are aligned with projected service levels and community priorities.

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Housing & Homelessness: Addressing Housing Needs through Implementation of the General Plan Housing Element and Homelessness Strategic Plan Objective:

To allocate resources and establish a budget framework for addressing the City's housing needs by implementing the General Plan Housing Element and Homelessness Strategic Plan in the City of Cloverdale's draft FY 2024-26 budget, ensuring the provision of affordable, accessible, and sustainable housing options for all residents, including efforts to address homelessness and housing insecurity.

Goal Statement:

The City of Cloverdale is committed to addressing its housing needs and ensuring that all residents have access to safe, affordable, and sustainable housing options that meet their needs. Through strategic investment and collaborative planning, our goal is to implement the General Plan Housing Element and Homelessness Strategic Plan, which provide a comprehensive framework and actionable strategies for addressing housing affordability, availability, and homelessness in our community.

Implementation Measures

1. Implement the General Plan Housing Element:
 Implement housing policy and regulatory reforms to address remove barriers and streamline processes for housing development, including zoning changes, density bonuses, expedited permitting, and streamlined approval processes for affordable housing projects.  Update land-use regulations, development standards, and housing policies to address General Plan Policies that encourage the construction of diverse housing types, such as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), mixed-use developments, and affordable housing complexes, that meet the needs of Cloverdale's population.

2. Affordable Housing Development and Preservation:
 Coordinate with Sonoma County on the dedication of housing funds (CoC, BAHFA, CDBG) for the development and preservation of affordable housing units in Cloverdale through partnerships with developers, nonprofit organizations, and housing agencies.  Support affordable housing projects through funding mechanisms such as grants, loans, tax incentives, and land-use policies that promote the creation of affordable housing units and protect existing affordable housing stock from displacement and gentrification.

3. Homelessness Prevention and Support Services:
 Establish and support Investments in homelessness prevention programs and support services, such as rental assistance, case management, mental health services, and job training programs, to assist individuals and families at risk of homelessness and help them maintain stable housing.  Collaborate with community-based organizations, service providers, and government agencies to coordinate efforts and leverage resources for homeless outreach, emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing programs.

4. Access to Affordable Homeownership:
 Expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households through down payment assistance programs, first-time homebuyer assistance programs, and homebuyer education and counseling services to promote sustainable homeownership and wealth building.  Work with lending institutions, housing agencies, and nonprofit organizations to provide financing options and homeownership support services tailored to the needs of underserved communities and marginalized populations. 98 https://stories.opengov.com/
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Overview of Capital Funding Needs by Department
Departments with Major Capital Funding Needs:
• Police
• Parks
• Streets
• The City of Cloverdale has a limited financial capacity to fund critical capital projects and service priorities/needs of the community.
• The City often relies on budget reserves to close expenditure and revenue gaps and is unable to fund the long-term capital project and maintenance needs of the City. • The City’s Long-Term Financial Forecast and the 5-Year Capital Infrastructure Plan have identified budget deficits and significant funding needs for services and programs and repair and replacement of infrastructure in future years, as community-owned assets continue to age and deteriorate.
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Park Projects Amount
Furber Park Scoreboard $20,000
Scout’s Cabin Plans ADA / Remodel $500,000+
Cameras + pole installation at Dog Park & City Park $44,000 2nd St. City Park Basketball Court Lights $30,000
Porterfield Creek Open Space Veg Management $30,000 Annually Soda Ranch Springs Open Space Improvements $2.19+ M (Requested) ADA Stairs at Furber Park TBD
Furber Park Playground $270,000
Develop New Skate Park $500,000- $1,000,000
Part Time Park Maintenance Staff $45,000-$50,000
annually
Parks: Develop a Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Program for Community Well-being Goal Statement Create accessible, high-quality parks, facilities, and recreational opportunities that enhance community well-being, strengthen social bonds, and contribute to a vibrant and livable city. 100

PUBLIC SAFETY
Maintaining Police and Dispatch
services while restructuring to
enhance our effectiveness,
succession planning and service
delivery within the budget.

Goals Statement: The City of
Cloverdale is committed to
ensuring the safety and wellbeing of its residents by
supporting investments that
enhance public safety, police
department operations, and
emergency preparedness and
response capabilities. Through
strategic investment and
collaborative planning, our goal
is to provide our police
department with the resources,
tools, and training necessary to
effectively respond to
emergencies, prevent crime, and
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Addressing Safety and Health Concerns:

The structural integrity of our current Police Station
needs attention, especially in terms of seismic stability and potential hazards like sinkholes and inadequate
ventilation in certain areas. Additionally, aging
infrastructure and flooding incidents must be addressed to create a safer environment for our officers and staff.

The current footprint of our dispatch center is not
conducive to a healthy environment.

Ensuring Compliance with ADA Guidelines:

It is crucial to address accessibility issues and
ensure that our facilities are fully compliant with
the Americans with Disabilities Act standards, such
as providing proper access and width requirements
for doors and restrooms.

Updating Aging Infrastructure: Our current facility, originally built in 1986, has undergone multiple transformations without necessary updates to meet current standards. It is essential to modernize the building to accommodate current needs and ensure the safety and functionality of our operations.

Enhancing Space and Functionality:

As our community evolves and policing
requirements change, the layout and
design of our police department need to be
re-evaluated to better serve the public and
improve communication and interaction
with the community.

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Strengthening Community Relations:

A modern and welcoming facility can facilitate
positive interactions between law enforcement and
the community, creating a more collaborative and
open relationship. Originally the plan was to include
a community center where volunteer/service groups
could meet, train, along with police training and
community meetings.

Incorporating Technological Advancements:

To effectively support modern law enforcement
operations, we must invest in advanced technology
infrastructure that can improve efficiency and
effectiveness in addressing public safety concerns.

Implementing Energy Efficiency Measures:

Consideration for energy-efficient design
and renewable energy solutions can not
only reduce operational costs but also
contribute to environmental sustainability
in the long run.

Evaluating Cost of Upkeep:

The ongoing maintenance costs of
an outdated facility could surpass
the cost of constructing a new, more
efficient building that requires less
maintenance in the long term.

Improving Security Measures:

Enhanced security features, such as
secure parking areas, updated access
control systems, and better
surveillance technology, are essential to
ensure the safety and security of our
officers, staff, and visitors.

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Enhancing Operational Efficiency:

A well-designed facility can optimize workflow,
improve communication among different
departments, and streamline operations to
enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness
of our police force in serving the community.

Mitigating Legal and Liability Risks:

Ensuring that our facility complies with current
building codes and standards is crucial to minimizing
legal and liability risks associated with facility
deficiencies that could potentially lead to injuries or other liabilities.
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1. Street Maintenance and Rehabilitation:
 Allocate funds for routine maintenance activities, such as street striping, pothole repairs, and pavement resurfacing, to prolong the lifespan and functionality of existing roadways.
 Prioritize the rehabilitation and reconstruction of deteriorating streets and road segments to improve safety, reduce vehicle wear and tear, and enhance overall road conditions.

4. Connectivity and Multi-Modal Transportation:
 Enhance connectivity and accessibility within the transportation network by investing in multi-modal transportation infrastructure, including bike lanes, multi-use paths, and public transit facilities, to provide viable alternatives to driving and reduce dependence on single-occupancy vehicles.  Support efforts to improve last-mile connectivity and enhance access to public transit options through investments in transit shelters, wayfinding signage, and first-and-last-mile infrastructure.

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Accomplishments FY22-24

1. Multi-phase thermal striping and crosswalk program

2. Road Maintenance and potholing program
implementation

3. 2023 Pavement Management report(PTAP)

4. Sidewalk gap study

5. Sidewalk reconstruction and rehabilitation projects

6. Street Light LED replacement AMI Project

7. 4th street Rehabilitation Project
Streets & Pedestrian Improvements
Street & Pedestrian Improvements: Investing in Streets and Pedestrian Improvements for Safe and Accessible Transportation Goals Statement: Invest in the maintenance, rehabilitation, and enhancement of streets, sidewalks, crosswalks, and bicycle facilities to encourage safe multi-modal travel.

Project Goals FY 24-26

1. CloverCrest overlay

2. Sidewalk Completion Projects

3. Traffic Calming and Striping Projects

4. Advance Street maintenance Program

5. Aquire equipment to expedite City
wide streets maintenance
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The
City of Cloverdale
Public Works Department
is responsible for the
repair and maintenance of

32.15 centerline miles of
paved streets with an
assessed asset value of
$140.6 million. • This asset valuation
assumes replacement
of the entire street
network in 2023 dollars
(street base and
surface only, not curbs
or sidewalk).
• This represents a
significant asset for
City officials to manage
and maintain.

Public Works Maintenance needs
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Current Investment Level — Based on a projected
combined total revenue of $358,084 from existing Gas
Tax and Measure M revenue sources an average annual
budget of $280,000 was identified over
five years, for a total of $1.4 million, to determine the effects of continuing pavement maintenance at the
current planned budget level.
• The overall network PCI will likely decline by five
points, to 55 through 2027 resulting in $28.8 million
in deferred maintenance.

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Construction Projects Budgeted Projected total Fund
Commitment
Funding Source
Ongoing Public Streets Improvements $280,000 Per Pavement management minimum requirements
General Fund Streets
Clovercrest Overlay - Contract with County of Sonoma $120,000 General Fund Streets Traffic Calming - Cloverdale Blvd - Planning & Design
construction SCTA Go Sonoma Match
$387,000
($200,000 Measure M funds)
($187,000 General funds)
Measure M – and
General funds
Sidewalk Completion - Cloverdale Blvd - Planning & Design construction SCTA Go Sonoma Match
$470,000
($320,000 Measure M funds)
($150,000 General funds)
Measure M – and
General funds
Clark Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 $250,000 SB1 Funding Clark Street Rehabilitation Phase 2 $400,000 SB1 Funding 1st Street - Design CDBG sidewalk project $231,000 Possible Street Impact Fees
Striping Project Cloverdale Blvd. $190,000 General Fund Streets Striping Project Foothill Blvd. $175,000 General Fund Streets Striping Project Treadway Dr. $14,600 General Fund Streets Asti Road Streetscape Master Plan - (25-26 Budget) $150,000 Thoroughfare Imp. fees Striping Project Cloverdale Blvd. $190,000 General Fund Streets Note: Measure M fund balance of $332,651 and an expected revenue of 304,650 between FY24-25 and FY25-26, totaling available expendable funds at 637,301. With a budgeted commitment of $520,000 measure m Funds inFY24-26 it is unlikely that we will be able t match General funds to accomplish the projected $280,000 minimum Pavement management funds May 25, 2024 www.cloverdale.net 109
Streets & Pedestrian
Improvements
Street & Pedestrian Improvements: Investing in Streets
and Pedestrian Improvements for Safe and Accessible
Transportation
Street Capital / Construction Projects Amount
Ongoing Public Safety Improvements $100,000 annually
Clovercrest Overlay - Contract with County of Sonoma $120,000 (one time) Traffic Calming - Cloverdale Blvd - Planning & Design SCTA Go Sonoma Match $41,000 Sidewalk Completion - Cloverdale Blvd - Planning & Design SCTA Go Sonoma Match
$30,000
Sidewalk Completion - Cloverdale Blvd - Planning & Design SCTA Go Sonoma Match
$70,000
Clark Street Rehabilitation Phase 1 $250,000
Clark Street Rehabilitation Phase 2 $400,000
1st Street - Design CDBG sidewalk project $231,000
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Maintenance Needs Amount
Annual Striping & Pavement Maintenance $100,000-$1,000,000 Annual Striping & Pavement Maintenance Measure M finds $100,000 - $400,000 Public Safety Improvements $100,000 - $500,000
Discretionary Projects Items Amount
Striping Project Cloverdale Blvd. $190,000
Striping Project Foothill Blvd. $175,000
Striping Project Treadway Dr. $14,600
Asti Road Streetscape Master Plan $150,000
Unfunded Street project items are not included in the FY 24-25 or FY 25-26 budget.

Street Maintenance Needs – Limited funding included in the FY24-25 and FY25-26 budget Streets & Pedestrian Discretionary Projects
Discretionary Operational Items Amount
Heater Asphalt Patch Truck 60% share
(40% $112,00 Cost Share with Water Distribution)
$168,000
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OVERVIEW OF A LOCAL SALES TAX VERSE BOND

MEASURE
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• A Transactions and Use Tax (TUT), also known as a district tax, is a local sales tax that is added to the statewide base sales tax rate.
• This tax is enacted by voters in a specific city or district to fund local services and projects.

Purpose of Transactions and Use Tax:

1. The TUT is designed to generate additional revenue for the city to support vital public services and infrastructure projects.

2. Common uses include funding for public safety, road repairs, parks and recreation, and other community services.
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OVERVIEW OF A LOCAL SALES TAX VERSE BOND

MEASURE
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• Statewide base sales tax rate is 8.25%.
• City currently Receives 1% of the 8.25% or approximately $1M annually Purpose of Sales (Transactions and Use) Tax:

1. The TUT would generate additional revenue that would be allocated directly to the city to support vital public services and infrastructure projects.

2. The TUT would capture some revenue that is otherwise allocated to the County.

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HOW MUCH REVENUE WOULD A LOCAL SALES TAX
MEASURE GENERATE ANNUALLY?
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0.0025% 0.0050% 0.0075% 0.01%
Conservative $552,900 $1,105,800 $1,364,699 $2,211,599
Most Likely $570,083 $1,140,167 $1,710,290 $2,280,333
Optimistic $587,361 $1,174,723 $1,762,084 $2,349,446
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Potential Revenue from
a Sales Tax
(Transaction & Use Tax)
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BOND MEASURE
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Purpose of Bond Measures:

1. Bond measures are used to finance large-scale capital projects:
• building schools,
• upgrading infrastructure, and
• constructing public facilities.

2. Bond help spread the cost of expensive projects over many years, enabling them to be more affordable for the city.
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BOND MEASURE
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• Bonds are issued to fund capital improvements and can’t be used to fund services • Bonds are repaid with an increase to property taxes, based on the accessed value of the property
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BOND MEASURE - REVENUE
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• The tax levy would last for an estimated period of 30 years Bond Amount Approximate Levy Per $100 of assessed
value
$23,500,000 $0.06
$0.05
$0.45
Bond Amount Approximate Levy Per
$100 of assessed value
Approximate Annual Tax
for Property with
Assessed Value of
$500,000
$23,500,000 $0.06 $300
$19,500,000 $0.05 $250
$17,600,000 $0.045 $225
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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City Staff recommends that the City Council consider approval of a workplan for the pursuit of a revenuegenerating local ballot measure for the November 2024 General Election with the following focus:

1. Receive Presentation from City staff on budget and key budget, capital projects and service priorities/needs.

3. Discuss Revenue Measure Survey conducted by Isom Advisors presented to City Council on March 22nd.

4. Discuss options for a potential Revenue Measure including but not limited to a sales tax measure and/or a bond measure to fund critical city services and projects.

5. Provide direction to staff on next steps including whether to develop a ballot measure and place a Revenue Measure on the ballot for the 2024 general election.
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