City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Page 1 of 6 124 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, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 5 PM
CLOVERDALE CITY HALL
124 N. CLOVERDALE BLVD, CLOVERDALE, CA, 95425
OPEN SESSION 6:00 PM
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1. OPENING CLOSED SESSION
1.A Call to Order
Mayor Lands called the meeting to order at 5 p.m.
1.B Roll Call
Present: Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Morgenstern, Wolter
Absent: None.
1.C Closed Session Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions) None.
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
None.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO HEAR THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S):
3.A REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 686 S. Cloverdale Blvd
City Negotiator: City Manager & City Attorney
Property Owner: Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Items were received and filed.
City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Page 2 of 6 OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
Mayor Lands called the meeting to order at 6:03 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: Laskey, Morgenstern, Wolter
Absent: None.
A.4. Report Out on Closed Session
None.
A.5 Conflict of Interest Declaration
None.
A.6 Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
Mayor Lands moved item D. Student Liaison Report to be seen prior to item B and C.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
B.1 Verbal Comments
None.
B.2 Written Comments
• Homeless Action! Policy statement 2025
• Londe-Berg Fire Hydrants, Fires, and Water Pressure - Koslowsky C. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
C.1 Black History Month Councilmember Morgenstern read the proclamation.
C.2 Employee Recognitions / Certificates of Appreciation Mayor Lands and Chief Parker presented.
Sal Borruso
Teresa hegarty
Rudy Segobiano
D. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
Liaison Saito reported.
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Wheeler requested pulling item F.2.
City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Page 3 of 6 A motion was made by Councilmember Wolter, seconded by Vice Mayor Wheeler, to waive reading of the text and adopt the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Morgenstern, Wolter No (0): None
Abstain (0): None
Absent (0): None
F.1 Consider a Resolution Designating Finance Director to Carry out the Duties of the City Treasurer
ACTION: RESOLUTION APPROVED
RESOLUTION NO. 006-2025 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLOVERDALE DESIGNATING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF THE CITY TREASURER.
Mayor Lands moved to item F.2.
F.2 Consider a Resolution approving a budget amendment for the transfer of impact fee to be used for the purchase of a new Cat 255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, and Asphalt Planer for use by the City of Cloverdale Public Works Department, and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Purchase Agreements
Public Works Director Montanye reported.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Councilmember Wolter, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 007-2025 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE APPROVING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF IMPACT FEE TO BE USED FOR THE PURHASE OF A NEW CAT 255 TRACKED
SKID STEER, FLAIL MOWER, AND ASPHALT PLANER FOR USE BY THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN THE
PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Morgenstern, Wolter No (0): None
Abstain (0): None
Absent (0): None
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Page 4 of 6 H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Consider the Procurement of New Mobile Data Terminals to replace old terminals and supply new ones for the newly purchased vehicles.
Police Chief Parker reported and responded to Councilmember inquiries and comments.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Councilmember Laskey, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 008-2025 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF
NEW MOBILE DATA TERMINALS (MDCS) FOR THE CLOVERDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT
PATROL VEHICLES, AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PURCHASE ORDER The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Morgenstern, Wolter No (0): None
Abstain (0): None
Absent (0): None
H.2 City Council Vacancy
City Attorney Mog reported that Councilmember Wolter submitted a letter of resignation, and informed Council on options for filling the pending vacancy.
Councilmembers provided suggestions to fill the vacancy including appointing Qualified Candidate Marquez (received the next most votes) from the recent November 2024 election, appointing a previous councilmember for experience, and opening up an application/interview process to the community.
Public Comments:
Molly Fisher provided comments endorsing Andrés Marquez Andrés Marquez provided comments endorsing his appointment James Rugino Walker provided comments endorsing Andrés Marquez Mary Azizkhanian provided comments endorsing Andrés Marquez Shirley Davis provided comments endorsing Andrés Marquez La Reva Myles provided comments on the Black History Month Proclamation and endorsing Andrés Marquez
Councilmembers provided additional comments.
City Attorney Mog provided clarification on potential Council actions.
Councilmember Wolter provided clarifying comments on his required abstention Vice Mayor Wheeler provided comments regarding decorum.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgenstern, seconded by Councilmember Laskey, to appoint Andrés Marquez to City Council.
City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Page 5 of 6 The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes (3) Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Morgenstern No (1): Mayor Lands
Abstain (1): Councilmember Wolter
Absent (0): None
Councilmember Wolter informed the Council he will adjust his resignation date to better accommodate the appointment.
H.3 Board of Directors and City Selection Committee Appointments City Manager Thompson reported.
Public Comment:
Alex DeCarli, Petaluma City Councilmember provided comments requesting appointment to the Ag and Open Space committee.
Shelly Demareda, Farmer / Org, provided comments on supporting Marjorie Morgenstern and Alex DeCarli on the Ag and Open Space committee.
City Council discussed supporting various appointments for Mayor Lands to endorse at the City Selection Committee.
Alex DeCarli and Shelly Demareda provided additional comments on SMART.
La Reva Myles provided comments on advocating Alex DeCarli to SMART Council discussed further and provided direction.
I. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.
J. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Manager Thompson reported.
K. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Lands reported on the Administrative Subcommittee.
L. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmember Morgenstern, Mayor Lands reported.
Council, Staff, and members of the Public addressed Councilmember Wolters resignation and provided appreciation for his dedicated service to the City of Cloverdale.
M. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Vice Mayor Wheeler - OIT position / succession plan
Councilmember Morgenstern addressed a Potter Valley Project Town Hall City Council Meeting Minutes - February 12, 2025 - Page 6 of 6 N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lands adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for February 26, 2025.
APPROVED ON: April 9, 2025
_______________________________
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: Zoom: www.zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 823 1668 4527 | Youtube:cloverdale.net/youtube CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
1. OPENING CLOSED SESSION
1.A Call to Order
1.B Roll Call
1.C Closed Session Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
Prior to recessing to Closed Session, the Public may speak on Closed Session Items.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO HEAR THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S):
3.A REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Property: 686 S. Cloverdale Blvd
City Negotiator: City Manager & City Attorney
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2025
CLOSED SESSION - 5 PM
CLOVERDALE CITY HALL
124 N. CLOVERDALE BLVD, CLOVERDALE, CA, 95425
OPEN SESSION 6:00 PM
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
1 Property Owner: Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma-Marin
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
A.2 Pledge of Allegiance
A.3 Roll Call
A.4. Report Out on Closed Session
A.5 Conflict of Interest Declaration
A.6 Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
B.1 Verbal Comments
Any person wishing to speak in person on an item not listed on the agenda may do so at this time.
Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council is not allowed to consider issues or take action on any item not listed on the agenda. Three minutes are allotted to each speaker.
B.2 Written Comments
Public written communications sent to Council on items not listed on the agenda may be discussed at this time. Written communications to be discussed will be listed below, if any.
C. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS
C.1 Employee Recognitions / Certificates of Appreciation Sal Borruso
Teresa hegarty
Rudy Segobiano
D. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
Liaison Saito or Liaison Gallego
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one acAon of the City Council unless any Councilmember or member of the public requests that an item be removed and considered separately.
F.1 Consider a Resolution Designating Finance Director to Carry out the Duties of the City Treasurer Homeless Action! Policy statement 2025 - Londe-Berg
Fire Hydrants, Fires, and Water Pressure - Koslowsky
2 Recommended Action(s):
Approve a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer." F.2 Consider a Resolution approving a budget amendment for the transfer of impact fee to be used for the purchase of a new Cat 255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, and Asphalt Planer for use by the City of Cloverdale Public Works Department, And Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Purchase Agreements
Recommended Action(s):
Approve a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a Budget Amendment for the Transfer of Impact Fee to be used for the Purhase of a New Cat 255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, And Asphalt Planer for use by the City of Cloverdale Public Works Department, and Authorizing the City Manager to sign the Purchase Agreements." G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Consider the Procurement of New Mobile Data Terminals to replace old terminals and supply new ones for the newly purchased vehicles.
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution authorizing the Purchase of New Mobile Data Terminals (MDCs) for the Cloverdale Police Department Patrol Vehicles, and authorizing City Manager to sign purchase order”
H.2 City Council Vacancy
Recommended Action(s):
Make Appointment to fill City Council Vacancy or Provide direction regarding how to fill City Council vacancy.
H.3 Board of Directors and City Selection Committee Appointments Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Quote
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Budget Amendment Form
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachement 2 - Exhibit A - Quote
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Budget Amendment Form
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Letter of Resignation
Public Correspondence 1
Public Correspondence 2
3 Recommended Action(s):
Provide direction to Mayor on the City Selection Committee Appointments.
I. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.
J. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Staff may provide written and or verbal informational reports.
K. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Subcommittee Agendas, Approved Minutes, and Media are available at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter.
UPCOMING SUBCOMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Administration Subcommittee: February 11, 2025
(Chair Lands | Vice Chair Morgenstern)
Infrastructure Subcommittee: February 25, 2025
(Chair Wheeler | Vice Chair Laskey)
Joint City/CUSD Subcommittee: March 18, 2025
(Chair Morgenstern| Vice Chair Wheeler)
L. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide written and or verbal informational reports and updates on regional boards, committees, and community activities.
M. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request agenda items for future Council and or Council Subcommittee meetings.
N. ADJOURNMENT
To the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for February 26, 2025.
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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 questions or enter into dialogue with commenters. Comments may also be submitted prior to [email protected]. by 12 p.m. the day of the meeting. Submissions and supplemental attachments are considered public records pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5.
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AB 2449: Councilmembers participate in person or teleconference methods consistent with traditional provisions of the Brown Act, Government Code § 54953(b), unless the meeting is being held pursuant to provisions of AB 2449. If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the dial-in option, the meeting will continue unless it is being held pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449.
AB 343: Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the City Hall offices located at 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425 during normal business hours as provided by Assembly Bill 343.
Agenda Report
4 WAIVER WARNING: If you challenge decisions/directions 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 written correspondence delivered to the City of Cloverdale, or prior to, the public hearing.
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Date posted: February 5, 2025 | Time posted: 5 p.m. | City Clerk Signature: s/Mike Maloney
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Interested in receiving useful informaAon and updates about City events, iniAaAves, and acAviAes? Follow the City on Facebook and Instagram @cityofcloverdale, or subscribe to our newsletter at www.cloverdale.net/newsletter 5 From: Gerry La Londe-Berg
To: City Council
Subject: Homeless Action! Policy statement 2025
Date: Monday, February 03, 2025 7:06:12 AM
Attachments: 250202 HA - Policy Choices for 2025.docx
Please consider the Homeless Action! Policy statement 2025 in your activities for the City.
HA!
6 Homelessness in Sonoma County: Policy Choices for 2025 Page 1 February 3, 2025
Homelessness in Sonoma County: Policy Choices for 2025
“Homelessness isn’t inevitable—it’s a policy choice. At the heart of the Homeless Industrial Complex lies a critical failure: we’ve overcomplicated the solution.” — Damien Talley, Vice President of Supportive Housing, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless Introduction
In early January, 2025 Homeless Action! began developing a statement to identify key priorities for services addressing homelessness in 2025. This draft is intended for the general public, the Homeless Coalition Board, the Behavioral Health Planning Board, and other government and community bodies.
Prologue: A Broken System
Homeless Action! has existed for over twelve (12) years. After these years of trying to work within the homeless response system, we have found it riddled with inefficiency and waste. Despite many laudable efforts, the Homeless Point in Time Count still shows over 2,000 people outside on any given night (and that is considered an underestimate.).
Assumptions
In considering this paper, there are a few assumptions to be aware of:
• Everyone needs a place to call home where they have a door that they can close, a pillow that they can lay their head on, and the right to privacy in their own space. There is a necessity to stop thinking of homeless people as “other”; they are us - just poorer.
• The employees and boards of both homeless service providers and County or government groups are working within a flawed system.
Nevertheless, they must hold themselves accountable for genuine success which could be generated by more allocation of funds and creativity. • Concern for all people requires respect for the efforts of any one person and a commitment to listen to differing opinions.
• In 2025, local efforts at housing must focus on local solutions in the face of anticipated limited funding and probable changes in regulations at the Federal and State levels.
7 Homelessness in Sonoma County: Policy Choices for 2025 Page 2 Homelessness Statistics
• 2024 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count: 2,522 individuals (up from 2,266 in 2023) • Homeless individuals with Behavioral Health Challenges: A large number of individuals identified in the PIT survey report psychiatric (BH) and substance use disorders(SUDS) conditions. We estimate that about onehalf, or more, qualify for behavioral health services. • All people who are homeless need both physical and mental health care.
That should be the first thing to tackle after shelter because no one can do good if they don’t feel good. People who are homeless who have disabilities or other needs could be better served with less costly methods and Stepping Stone graduated levels of support.
Current Challenges
1. Behavioral Health Gaps: There is limited accessible mental health care for people who are homeless. Many individuals cannot “check enough boxes” to qualify for assistance. The 2025 Behavioral Health Transformation planning process is a place to incorporate the concerns raised in this paper.
2. Systemic Waste: Agencies and organizations spend millions of dollars on administrative overhead, studies, and fragmented efforts without achieving significant impact. They operate disconnected, duplicative, and inefficient programs. They avoid transparency and fail to prioritize transparently assessed outcomes.
3. Ineffective Planning: Temporary fixes like warming stations or sanctioned encampments (while necessary) provide minimal relief without addressing long-term needs. Health care and law enforcement have large roles/investments in serving people who have no home, yet they have vague and sometimes conflicted goals, and limited planning participation.
Invitation to Homeless Action! Strategic Initiatives
Can improvements be systemic and transformative? What is need includes:
• 24/7 Drop-in Centers. Assure that there are places to legally go 24 hours a day, seven days a week,
8 Homelessness in Sonoma County: Policy Choices for 2025 Page 3 • Build housing for all. Assure that all housing includes sufficient residences for people with extremely low income (ELI). Low income housing is systematically impossible for homeless to access. Waiting lists to get applications, waiting lists once applied for, application fees, etc. reveal this as, in effect, a “weeding out process”.
• Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services: Increase access to mental health care tailored to the needs of homeless individuals. Providing resources for people with different needs and vulnerabilities. • Integrated Plans: Coordinate planning, funding, data collection, and evaluations for services addressing homelessness, mental health, and addiction services.
• Integrated Drop-In Centers: A Critical Priority: Establish drop-in centers linked to Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), staffed with therapists, healthcare providers, caseworkers, housing navigators, and financial advisors; all trained in homelessness issues. While implementation will require funding, the cost can be offset by savings from reduced healthcare expenses and incarceration rates. [See also CalAIM opportunities]
• Less costly methods and Stepping Stone approaches:
o Shared Housing
o Community Houses/Master Leasing
o safe authorized parking
o job and peer support training and collaboration, which involve people who have been homeless with environmental and
community projects in paid positions and apprenticeships. • Streamlined Management: Consolidate resources and management under a unified system to reduce inefficiency, ensure accountability, and maximize impact.
Further Proposed Solutions
1. Centralized Support and Collaboration: Explore the creation of a single Non County entity to support grant management, staffing, evaluation, and resource coordination. Partner with local nonprofit organizations, health and business groups to pool resources and expertise for greater impact.
2. Unified Training Programs: Standardize training for all service providers to improve consistency and effectiveness.
9 Homelessness in Sonoma County: Policy Choices for 2025 Page 4
3. Policy Reform: Advocate for evidence-based policies that prioritize outcomes over compliance.
4. Repurpose Public Properties: Transform vacant buildings into housing or service hubs.
5. Expand Affordable Housing: Use legislative powers to subsidize and incentivize high-density housing, especially near transit hubs.
6. Embrace Innovative Approaches: promote community-based housing solutions such as shared housing and master leasing.
7. Listen to those with experience – honor people who have been homeless, elders and each other.
Conclusion
Sonoma County faces immense challenges, but homelessness is not an unsolvable crisis. As long as the public views homelessness as a plague to be eradicated rather than a chronic problem to be addressed, there will be no support for real solutions. We invite everyone concerned to shift the narrative.
The public needs to hear the truth; the realities of how people become homeless, and the daily struggles they endure, and possible solutions.
The fear that helping the homeless means sacrificing personal safety or financial security is a myth, deeply ingrained and dangerously effective. How do we fight it? The public may come to understand that the dysfunction isn’t just failing the homeless - it’s failing everyone.
Currently, nonprofits compete for funding, creating a system that prioritizes financial survival over effective service. This competition drains resources, fosters inefficiency, and ultimately harms those in need. To solve homelessness, we must reject fragmentation, embrace collaboration, and implement strategies that create lasting, humane solutions. The time for change is now.
Final things we know:
• Cal AIM via the Health Centers could be crucial.
• The Behavioral Health Planning process this year will "drive" real planning. • The Feds will gut the CoC nationwide
• The solutions are still local.
• Big private funders (and potential funders) have to take responsibility to demonstrate they are a key part of the solution to housing issues in Sonoma County.
Homeless Action! remains committed to advocating for meaningful change. [Chat GPT assisted] Prepared by Gerry La Londe-Berg for Homeless Action! 10 From: ROB KOSLOWSKY
To: ROBERT KOSLOWSKY
Subject: Fire Hydrants, Fires, and Water Pressure
Date: Sunday, February 02, 2025 10:23:10 PM
Fire Hydrants, Fires, and Water Pressure
— From Santa Rosa to Cloverdale
“In a way, I feel really helpless. People keep asking me, ‘What is your job right now?’ It's just hugging my city.”
– Chris Coursey, Mayor of Santa Rosa, October 2017.
“It’s jaw-dropping to see it in person. No photos or even videos do it justice.” – Gavin Newsom, California Lieutenant-Governor, October 2017, referring to destroyed lots in Santa Rosa.
Cloverdale’s fire station is a very modern facility that opened in 2010. Also nearby, on South Cloverdale Boulevard, is a seasonally staffed Cal Fire facility. This location operates during the summer and fall months. This provides a varying degree of comfort for local residents.
Tubbs survivors that relocated to Cloverdale remained somewhat nervous due to their past experiences. A nearby fire station in Santa Rosa’s Fountaingrove subdivision provided no support for the Tubbs megafire [1] that destroyed it during the October 2017 rampage. Furthermore, reports of insignificant water pressure [2] to fight the Tubbs megafire, in part, caused firefighters to abandon the ridge and retreat.
I am relieved that for those of us who relocated and live along Cherry Creek Road in Cloverdale, there is a reliable water supply needed to support firefighters. Cloverdale’s battalion chief, Rick Blackmon, told me, “You have great water volume and pressure.”
Indeed, our builder informed me that the water pressure is upwards of 150 PSI (pounds per square inch). A pressure regulator was installed at the home’s water inlet to throttle this high pressure to around 50 PSI. If not, the 150 PSI stream could blow the plumbing fixtures off their mounts [3].
Adequate water pressure is essential for fighting fires, as are the nearby water towers, which operate even during a power outage. Gravity assist is a wonderful thing. Because such water towers rely on water elevated high into the air, the accompanying hydrostatic pressure pushes water into nearby fire hydrants and the water distribution system. Portable emergency generators can also be deployed to refill water tanks as they drain, due to loss of power or intensified firefighting actions. This reservoir of water, used for peak usage during the day, is typically refilled at night.
However, during a fire event, the pumps must work continuously.
I talked with Roger of the Cloverdale Fire Protection District as he 11 conducted a final inspection of our new home’s fire sprinkler system in the summer of 2018. He shared his understanding of the City of Santa Rosa’s inability to provide a reliable water source on Fountaingrove during the megafire. Although there were two water towers in the Fountaingrove area, only one was filled with water. That tower rapidly drained due to some homeowners attempting to use garden hoses to save their properties. They had to flee quickly in the onslaught of ember projectiles, leaving water spewing into their yards, with the detrimental effect of draining much needed water [2].
Simultaneously, numerous power surges played havoc with the electrical system that fateful night. The city and its fire department tried to start a back-up generator to refill the water tower that could hold water for firefighting efforts. During the process of initiating the power backup, the generator exploded. Subsequent analysis of photographs revealed the generator and its turbo fixture shattered into four pieces. Things were already bad that night and this made the situation worse. There was no firefighting to be done in Fountaingrove, even to lay down a defensive perimeter.
We don’t appear to have the possibility of these problems in Cloverdale.
Although, battalion chief Blackmon pointed out, “You can’t fight a winddriven wildfire.” On fighting the Tubbs megafire, Blackmon and his colleagues were dispatched before midnight on October 8, 2017 to evacuate residents of a senior care center in the Fountaingrove area. This effort was successful.
Once people were taken out of harm’s way, a stand was made to protect the property from the approaching fire. And after that, the firefight was a blur of movement as strike teams lurched from place to place to intercept fire fingers. Their initial goal, although futile, was to stop Tubbs, which tried to spread its destruction, even as the winds temporarily died down during the 5 o’clock morning hour of October 9, 2017.
Santa Rosa did not activate any siren to alert residents to escape that fateful night. With that jarring fact in mind, a Cloverdale resident, in December 2017, tabled the request about installing a siren as a community emergency alert. That formal request was assigned to Chief Jenkins who met with Cloverdale’s City Manager and Police Department to identify the responsible agency to activate the siren. As of this writing, there is still no siren.
“I don't think these fires are the result of climate change. You certainly could get these events without climate change.”
- Jon Keeley, a US Geological Survey scientist, commenting on the L.A. wildfires, Public, January 8, 2025.
12 “In Pacific Palisades, there was already a water challenge. A reservoir had been drained for repairs and would not be able to replenish water tanks serving the neighborhoods where the fire started. Nor was the water hydrant system, designed for limited fires in urban areas, up to fighting a megafire.” - Hubler et al., Typical playbook failed in LA fires, New York Times, February 2, 2025.
[Deja vu from the 2017 Tubbs Fire]
[1] In Fountaingrove, firefighters did not have the luxury of water to fight the 2017 Tubbs megafire. News reports talked about the perfect storm of what went wrong in Santa Rosa:
One of the two water tanks was drained for maintenance prior to the fire event The other tank was quickly drained by homeowners (and some firefighters) using water to protect homes and Assisted Care Centers in the area The pumps were not working to refill either water tower and no portable generators were brought to the site to try and refill either tank
Back pressure pushed heat and toxic material into the water distribution system and, during most of 2018, parts of Santa Rosa’s water system were leaching cancercausing benzene into the water supply [2] More on the Lack of Water Pressure in Fountaingrove:
An August 29, 2018 report produced for the City of Santa Rosa by Black and Veatch highlighted some of the reasons for the lack of water pressure required to fight fires in the Fountaingrove area. Our former property, for example, is located in the City of Santa Rosa’s water pressure zone R17. Not surprisingly, we’re served by water tank R17. It turns out that the city’s water tanks operate half-full in order to manage water quality due to low customer demand. I was surprised at this revelation. However, the city had earlier requested homeowners to conserve water owing to five years of drought from 2012 thru 2016. In fact, the city paid us to remove our front lawn with a drought tolerant landscape.
Like others in the area, we immediately saw our water bill drop by about $30 per month during the hot months of the year. The response to water conservation was so positive that Fountaingrove water tanks were kept half full. Officials insisted there existed an overall high storage volume of water in the area; maybe enough for drinking purposes, but apparently not for fighting multiple fires . . . Overall, Black and Veatch’s executive summary was kind to the City:
“Evaluations showed that the distribution system serving the Fountaingrove area could provide sufficient and reliable fire protection under typical conditions.” The italics are mine. “However, the timing, intensity, rapid spread, and destruction of the Tubbs Fire created atypical conditions and overwhelmed the system. Fires or emergencies of this magnitude are typically beyond the emergency planning criteria used by U.S. water agencies.” It turns out that preparedness and resiliency are touted but not enacted. [3] Chief Jenkins confirmed Cloverdale’s high water pressure on January 22, 2025: “The typical pressure is 100-145 psi. This is considered high. That’s why many neighborhoods in Cloverdale have pressure reducers in their homes . . . We could fight many structure fires at the same time. We have a good system with high starting pressures. We would put a strain on the system with multiple fires, but should be able to sustain a static pressure between 15-30 psi.”
Rob Koslowsky
Author of The Tubbs Fire.
13 Also author of The Upstart Startup & Breach of Trust.
Author's page
14 City Council/Successor Agency
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
F.1
February 12, 2025
Agenda Section:
Consent
Staff Contact:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
Agenda Item Title:
Consider a Resolution Designating Finance Director to Carry out the Duties of the City Treasurer _____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended City Council Action:
Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale designating the finance director to carry out the duties of the city treasurer. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Background:
The Office of the City Treasurer is an elective office in the City of Cloverdale. The position of City Treasurer was on the November 2022 Ballot for a new four-year term. However, no one ran for the position. The position of City Treasurer was again on the November 2024 Ballot for the remaining two years of the four-year term. Once again, no one ran for the position. Because of this, the City Treasurer role is currently vacant, as it has been for over two years.
The duties of the City Treasurer are limited and established by state law, Government Code section 41001-41007. The duties include receiving and keeping safe all money the treasure receives, paying out money on warrants signed by legally designated persons, and preparing reports on all receipts, disbursements, and fund balances. In general, these duties are also held by the Finance Director, which is a professional position not held by an elected official. Because of this overlap, many cities have chosen to eliminate the position of City Treasurer completely. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Summary:
Due to the vacancy in the Office of the City Treasurer, and the repeated lack of interest from anyone to serve in this role, staff is recommending the City Council designate the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer. These duties are generally already part of the Finance Director’s job duties.
By designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer, the City is ensuring that there is no potential interruption in the City’s financial affairs due to the vacancy in the City Treasurer position. Designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer will not change any of the City’s financial policies or give the Finance Director any new authority to expend City funds.
Due to the successive elections during which no one ran for the position of City Treasurer, staff anticipates bringing an item to the City Council in 2026 for the Council to consider whether to place a measure on the ballot seeking voter approval to eliminate the position. 15 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Options:
1. Adopt a resolution designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer.
2. Do not adopt a resolution designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer.
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact for designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
1. Proposed Resolution designating the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer 16 CITY OF CLOVERDALE
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 0XX–2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE
DESIGNATING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES OF THE CITY TREASURER WHEREAS, the Office of the City Treasurer is an elective office in the City of Cloverdale; and WHEREAS, the position of City Treasurer was on the November 2022 Ballot and the November 2024 Ballot; however, no one ran for the position during either election; and WHEREAS, the City Treasurer role is currently vacant, as it has been for over two years.
WHEREAS, the duties of the City Treasurer are limited and established by state law, and these duties are generally also held by the Finance Director, which is a professional position not held by an elected official; and
WHEREAS, to ensure that there is no potential interruption in the City’s financial affairs due to the vacancy in the City Treasurer position, the City Council desires to designate the Finance Director to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale that the Finance Director is authorized and designated to carry out the duties of the City Treasurer until such time as the vacancy in the Office of the City Treasurer is filled.
The foregoing Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 12th day of February 2025 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (0)
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN:(0)
ABSENT: (0)
None
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________ ____________________________________ Todd Lands, Mayor Michael Maloney, City Clerk
17 City Council/Successor
Agency
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
F.2
February 12, 2025
Agenda Section:
Consent
Staff Contact:
Derrick Montanye, Public Works Director
Agenda Item Title:
Consider a Resolution approving a budget amendment for the transfer of impact fee to be used for the purchase of a new Cat 255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, and Asphalt Planer for use by the City of Cloverdale Public Works Department, And Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Purchase Agreements Recommended Council Action(s):
Approve a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a Budget Amendment for the Transfer of Impact Fee to be used for the Purhase of a New Cat 255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, And Asphalt Planer for use by the City of Cloverdale Public Works Department, and Authorizing the City Manager to sign the Purchase Agreements.
________________________________________________________________________________ Background:
The City of Cloverdale Public Works Department requires an additional tracked skid steer to supplement its aging fleet. The existing Bobcat T190 tracked skid steer has been in service for 18 years and is approaching the end of its service life. Due to the increasing number of Citymaintained streets and infrastructure maintenance demands, an additional skid steer is necessary.
The CAT 255 Tracked Skid Steer will be outfitted with a 72” Flail Mower and an Asphalt Planer to aid in vegetation management and road maintenance operations. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Summary:
The Tracked Skid Steer is currently in the wastewater impact fee fund budget. This budget amendment will split the cost between water and wastewater. The purchase of the new CAT 255 Tracked Skid Steer will enhance the efficiency of the Public Works Department in maintaining city facilities. The flail mower attachment will expedite vegetation management, and the asphalt planer will improve road maintenance capabilities. The total purchase price is $156,110.37, with a 5% contingency of $7,805.52, making the total transfer amount $163,915.89. Funding will be transferred from Sewer and Water Impact Fee Funds #620 and #650. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Options:
1. Approve the resolution as presented.
2. Modify the resolution and approve.
18 City Council/Successor Agency Agenda Item Summary
3. Do not approve the resolution and provide further direction to staff. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:
N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:
The Tracked Skid Steer is currently in the wastewater impact fee fund budget. The budget amendment is to transfer funds from the water impact fee fund for the purchase, whereby splitting the cost between the two impact funds. Total fund transfer of $163,915.89 from Sewer and Water Impact Fee Funds #620 and #650 of $81,957.95 each. Purchase of new tracked skid steer was budgeted, and budget was approved by City of Cloverdale City Council in the amount of $175,000 from the Sewer Impact Fees. This will leave a balance in Water Impact Fees of $1,848,950 and Wastewater Impact Fees of $3,216,859 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Quote
3. Exhibit B - Budget Amendment Worksheet
19 CITY OF CLOVERDALE
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. ____-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE APPROVING A BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR THE TRANSFER OF IMPACT FEE TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW CAT 255 TRACKED SKID STEER, FLAIL MOWER, AND ASPHALT PLANER FOR USE BY THE CITY OF
CLOVERDALE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN
THE PURCHASE AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Cloverdale Public Works Department's aging fleet of equipment is in need of an additional tracked skid steer
WHEREAS, the existing Bobcat T190 tracked skid steer is in its 18th year of service, and beginning to reach the end of its service life.
WHEREAS, the increase of multiple city-maintained streets and the continued maintenance of City infrastructure and vegetation management prompts has greatly increased the need for an additional skid steer since the purchase of the current machine in 2007.
WHEREAS, the new CAT 255 Tracked Skid Steer will be outfitted with a 72” Flail Mower and an Asphalt Planer
WHEREAS, the addition of the CAT 255 tracked skid steer equipped with a flail mower will expedite the large amount of vegetation management requirements at all city facilities and the Asphalt Planer will give the City of Cloverdale Public Works Crews the ability to perform asphalt removal for longer term patching of City streets.
WHEREAS, the purchase price of the CAT 255 Tracked Skid Steer is $156,110.37, and a 5% ($7805.52) contingency for delivery will be established, totaling a $163,915.89 fund transfer to be split 50/50 from Sewer and Water impact fee fund# 620 and #650. The purchase of a new tracked skid steer was budgeted, and the budget was approved by the City of Cloverdale City Council 100% from Sewer Impact Fees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE AS FOLLOWS: that the City Council of the City of Cloverdale hereby approves an amendment for the transfer of impact fee for the purchase of CAT255 Tracked Skid Steer, Flail Mower, and Asphalt Planer for use at the City of Cloverdale Wastewater and Water Treatment Plants and Authorizing the City Manager to Sign the Purchase Agreements
20 The foregoing Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on the 12th day of February 2025 by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: (_) Councilmember Brigham, Councilmember Cruz, Councilmember Turner, Noes: (_) None
Absent: (_)
Abstaining: (_) None
APPROVED: ATTEST:
_________________________ __________________________
Todd Lands, Mayor Mike Maloney, City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Quote
Exhibit B - Budget Amendment Form
21
Jan 15, 2025
CITY OF CLOVERDALE
PO BOX 217
CLOVERDALE
California
95425
SOURCEWELL CONTRACT # 011723-CAT
RE: Quote 229530-01
Dear Derrick,
We would like to thank you for your interest in our company and our products and are pleased to quote the following for your consideration.
One (1) New Caterpillar Model: 255 Compact Construction Equipment STOCK NUMBER: PT02629 SERIAL NUMBER: 0FL702321 YEAR: 2024 SMU: 2.90
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS
255 05A COMPACT TRACK LOADER 586-0258
COMFORT PKG, ENCLOSED CAB,HVAC 585-9836
HYDRAULICS, PERFORMANCE, (HP3) 585-9684
GUARDING / SEALING PKG, (HD2) 641-8313
QUICK COUPLER, HYD, SELF LEVEL 586-0291
PACKAGE, TECHNOLOGY (T5) 601-6604
COUNTERWEIGHT,MACHINE,EXTERNAL 585-9676
IDLER WHEELS, TRIPLE FLANGE 642-3004
RIDE CONTROL 586-0028
TRACK,RUBBER,400MM(15.7 IN)BAR 594-1466
FAN,COOLING, DEMAND, REVERSING 585-9665
INTEGRATED RADIO 594-1962
SEAT,AIR SUSPENSION,CLOTH,HEAT 585-9587
WORKLIGHTS,LED,FRONT/REAR/SIDE 579-2311
DOOR, CAB, POLYCARBONATE 593-7244
SEAT BELT, 3'' 613-1925
REAR LIGHTS 579-2312
PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR PLE643 579-2324
FUEL, MANUAL PRIMING 605-5791
MOUNTING, FIRE EXTINGUISHER 594-1961
PC306 COLD PLANER WITH BUILT IN WATER TANK 5295791
Loftness 72MH Flail Mower
80'' GP BOCE
22
SELL PRICE $143,220.52
EXT WARRANTY Included
NET BALANCE DUE $143,220.52
SALES TAX (9%) $12,889.85
AFTER TAX BALANCE $156,110.37
WARRANTY
Standard Warranty: 24 Months, 2000 Hours Standard Warranty Extended Warranty: 255-60 MO/2500 HR POWERTRAIN + HYDRAULICS + TECH Accepted by___________________________________ on ____________________ ______________________________
Signature
This Quote is valid for 30 days, after which time we reserve the right to re-quote. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Travis Vandegriff
Machine Sales Representative
Peterson CAT
+1 707-206-5801
[email protected]
23 Budget Amendment Form
REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Fund Dept Amendment
Amount
630 00.999 (175,000)
Transfer In 630 00.999 81,958
Transfer In 600 00.999 81,958
REVENUE TOTAL (11,084)
EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES
Fund Dept Amendment
Amount
630 00.999 81,958
600 00.999 81,958
630 40.800 81,958
600 40.800 81,958
630 00.999 (175,000)
630 40.800 (175,000)
EXPENDITURE TOTAL (22,168)
PURPOSE
Moving the budget from 100% Sewer to 50% Water/50% Sewer Date Date
Date Entered by Date
Prepared By
Susie Holmes
39999.000
39999.000
Department Head Finance Director
Date Prepared
February 5, 2025
Account Description Account No.
Public Works
Transfer In
Account No.
39999.000
Transfer Out
Requesting Department
Account Description
Transfer Out
City Manager
Vehicle Outlay
Vehicle Outlay
Vehicle Outlay
Transfer Out
44110.000
44110.000
49999.000
49999.000
44110.000
49999.000
Budget Amendment for CAT255 Skid Steer, Flail Mower & Asphalt Planer X:\Agenda Development\COUNCIL\2025 Reports\2-12-2025\Consent\CAT 255 purchase\Attachment 3 - Budget Amendment Form 24 City Council/Successor Agency
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
H.1
February 12, 2025
Agenda Section:
New Business
Staff Contact:
Chris Parker, Chief of Police
Agenda Item Title:
Consider the Procurement of New Mobile Data Terminals to replace old terminals and supply new ones for the newly purchased vehicles.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended Council Action(s):
Adopt Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution authorizing the Purchase of New Mobile Data Terminals (MDCs) for the Cloverdale Police Department Patrol Vehicles, and authorizing City Manager to sign purchase order” ________________________________________________________________________________________ Background:
As the Chief of Police, I am reaching out to highlight a critical need within our department regarding the replacement of outdated Mobile Data Terminals (MDCs). Traditionally utilized for in-vehicle processes, these devices have expanded their roles significantly. In an effort to consolidate our resources and maximize efficiency, MDCs are now utilized outside patrol vehicles in various operational contexts, including incident command and control.
MDCs are vital in managing a range of emergencies, from fires to law enforcement situations, bomb threats, and other critical incidents. They enable our officers to coordinate an incident command center effectively, ensuring that we can respond swiftly and efficiently in high-pressure scenarios.
Over the past several years, we have been gradually updating our MDCs while working within budget constraints. However, the five remaining outdated units present a number of challenges that impede our capabilities. These devices struggle to keep up with modern technology and are failing to operate in a number of ways including the touch screen not working, mousepad not functioning properly, wireless connection failing, dual authentication issues to name a few, which affect secure communication.
In addition to their use in emergency situations, our MDCs are essential for officers engaging in remote training and virtual court appearances via Zoom. Given the expanded applications of this technology, it is imperative that we finalize the replacement of our outdated units.
Procuring these five new MDCs and their associated equipment will not only complete the modernization of our fleet but also ensure that all officers are equipped with the tools necessary to perform their duties effectively, both in and out of their vehicles.
I respectfully urge the City Council to consider allocating the necessary funds for this essential upgrade. Your support will significantly enhance our department's operational efficiency and, in turn, our ability to serve the community effectively during critical incidents.
Getac S410 G5: The Getac S410 G5 is a rugged laptop designed for law enforcement, featuring a durable build that meets MIL-STD-810H standards and an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance. It offers high performance with the latest Intel Core processors, a 14-inch high-brightness display with anti-glare options, and a touchscreen capability for ease of use in various lighting conditions. Connectivity is robust, supporting multiple ports and optional 4G LTE for mobile data access. Security features include a fingerprint scanner and 25 City Council/Successor Agency Agenda Item Summary
smart card reader, while its versatility is enhanced by customizable accessories and a long battery life suitable for extended field use. With integrated audio and video capabilities, the S410 G5 is adept for communication and coordination in demanding law enforcement environments. __________________________________________________________________________________ Summary:
The Cloverdale Police Department is requesting the City Council’s support for the replacement of five outdated Mobile Data Terminals (MDCs). Originally used solely for in-vehicle processes, MDCs have expanded their role to support incident command and control during emergencies, including fires, law enforcement situations, and bomb threats. They are also utilized for remote training and virtual court appearances via Zoom.
Despite gradual updates over the years due to budget constraints, the current outdated units pose operational challenges, including compatibility issues with FirstNet, which affects secure communications.
Replacing the five MDCs will finalize the department's modernization efforts and enhance overall efficiency, enabling officers to perform their duties effectively both in and out of patrol vehicles. The Department urges the Council to allocate the necessary funds for this critical upgrade. ___________________________________________________________________________ Options:
1) Authorize the City Manager to execute the Quote provided by Brite for MDC’s and the accessories identified
2) Deny the purchase and or recommend alternative
________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:
Reviewed at the Administration Subcommittee on February 11, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:
The plan to replace five MDCs will cost a total of $20,448.40. A 10% contingency will be added to cover unforeseen changes such as shipping and handling costs. This expense will be divided between two funding sources:
The Public Safety Impact Fee (510-00-999-49999-000) will contribute $11,781.63, leaving its balance at $0.
This aligns with the requirement to fully deplete this account, as Public Safety Impact fees have been reallocated to Public Facility Impact fees.
The Assigned Fund Balance for Vehicle Replacement (100-00-000-25310-011) will provide $8,666.77, leaving a remaining balance of $275.548.33 in this account. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Quote
3. Exhibit B - Budget Amendment Form
26 CITY OF CLOVERDALE
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 0xx-2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF NEW MOBILE DATA TERMINALS (MDCS) FOR THE CLOVERDALE
POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL VEHICLES, AND AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO SIGN PURCHASE ORDER
WHEREAS, the Cloverdale Police Department relies heavily on Mobile Data Terminals (MDCs) to perform essential duties, including accessing real-time dispatch information, participating in training, and conducting virtual court appearances; and
WHEREAS five of the existing MDCs in use by the Cloverdale Police Department have become outdated, resulting in performance issues, security vulnerabilities, and an overall decline in operational efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the phased approach to upgrading these terminals over several years, due to budgetary constraints, has proven necessary to ensure fiscal responsibility while addressing the urgent need for technological improvements; and
WHEREAS, the completion of this upgrade with the purchase of the remaining five new MDCs will enhance the department's efficiency, reliability, and ability to serve the community effectively with modern tools; and
WHEREAS, investment in these new MDCs is crucial to maintaining operational excellence and supporting the department's commitment to public safety and effective policing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Cloverdale that The City of Cloverdale recommends and supports the immediate procurement of five new Mobile Data Terminals (Getac S410G5 MDCs) for the Cloverdale Police Department by approving the quote provided by Brite (Exhibit A) and the City Manager and appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to facilitate the acquisition of the new MDCs.
The foregoing Resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale at its regular meeting held on February 12th, 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: (0)
NOES: (0)
ABSTAIN: (0)
ABSENT: (0)
None
APPROVED: ATTEST:
______________________________ __________________________________ Todd Lands, Mayor Michael Maloney, City Clerk
Attachments:
Exhibit A - Quote
Exhibit B - Budget Amendment Form
27 28
29 30
31 32
Budget Amendment Form
REVENUES AND OTHER FINANCING SOURCES
Fund Dept Amendment
Amount
100 00.999 11,781.63
100 00.000 8,666.77
REVENUE TOTAL 20,448.40
EXPENDITURES AND OTHER FINANCING USES
Fund Dept Amendment
Amount
510 00.999 11,781.63
100 30.302 20,448.40
EXPENDITURE TOTAL 32,230.03
PURPOSE
the cost of MDCs
Date Date
Date Entered by Date
Prepared By
Susie Holmes
Department Head Finance Director
Date Prepared
January 29, 2025
Account Description Account No.
Police Department
Transfer In
Account No.
39999.000
25310.011
Transfer Out
Requesting Department
Account Description
City Manager
Assigned Fund Vehicle Replacement
Small Tools&Equip
49999.000
43120.000
Transfer funds from Public Safety Impact Fees and Assigned Fund Balance to cover X:\Agenda Development\COUNCIL\2025 Reports\2-12-2025\New Business\MDC Purchase and Budget Amendment\Budget Amendment Form 33 City Council
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
H.2
February 12,2025
Agenda Section:
New Business
Staff Contact:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
Agenda Item Title:
City Council Vacancy
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommended City Council Action:
Make Appointment to fill City Council Vacancy or Provide direction regarding how to fill City Council vacancy.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Background:
Council Member Gus Wolter announced his intent to resign from the City Council after more than 22 years of dedicated service on the City Council. Council Member Wolter’s resignation will be effective at the end of the day on February 28, 2025. Council Member Wolter’s term expires following the November 2026 General Election.
When a vacancy on the City Council occurs, “the council shall, within 60 days from the commencement of the vacancy, either fill the vacancy by appointment or call a special election to fill the vacancy.” (Gov.
Code Section 36512(b).) Because Council Member Wolter is in the second half of his term, regardless of whether the replacement is selected by special election or appointment, the selected individual will serve the remainder of Council Member Wolter’s term until November 2026.
In order to serve on the City Council, an individual must be: (1) At least 18 years old; (2) Registered to vote in the City of Cloverdale; (3) Live in the City of Cloverdale; and (4) Must not be convicted of a crime that revokes privileges to run for elected office.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Summary:
There are two ways for the City Council to fill the vacancy caused by Council Member Wolter’s resignation:
special election or appointment.
Special Election
Pursuant to Government Code section 36512(b)(1), the City Council may call a special election that “shall be held on the next regularly established election date not less than 114 days from the call of the special election.” Because the City Council is required to either appoint an individual to the vacant seat or call a special election by April 29th, the special election would occur on November 5, 2025. The seat would remain vacant until the special election occurs.
The City would have to pay for the cost of the special election. The exact costs of the special election is unknown at this time. For reference, the Registrar of Voters’ estimated cost for the City to place a measure 34 on the ballot at the November 2024 election was between $8,009 and $13,348. The cost for the City to hold a special election in November 2025 is likely to be significantly greater since the election of an individual to fill the City Council vacancy is likely to be the only item on the ballot. If the City Council is interested in holding a special election, staff can inquire with the ROV about more precise cost estimates before the City Council makes a final decision.
Appointment
If the City Council desires to fill the vacancy by appointment, there is no required process the City Council must follow other than compliance with the Brown Act. The City Council may choose to solicit applications for the vacancy, but it is not required to do so. Similarly, the City Council may choose to interview candidates but is not required to do so. There is no standard method cities use to fill vacancies. If the City Council desires to fill the vacancy by appointment, the City Council may make the appointment at the February 12 meeting. Alternatively, the Council may direct staff on a procedure it would like to use for making an appointment.
If the City Council does not choose to make an appointment at the February 12 meeting, the Council should also provide direction on a schedule for making an appointment. The Council can make an appointment as early as February 26th (to take effect on March 1st), or as late as April 29th. If the City Council desires to accept applications, it should specify whether there are any questions they want included or leave it to the City Manager’s discretion. If the Council desires to accept applications for the vacancy, the application period would need to close no later than the Wednesday before the Council meeting in order for staff to include the applications in the agenda packet (for example, by February 19th for the February 26th Council meeting). If the application deadline is set later, the applications will not be included in the agenda packet when the agenda is published and will be added later once the deadline has passed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:
If the City Council decides to fill the vacancy by appointment, there are no direct budgetary impacts other than staff time. If the City Council decides to fill the vacancy by a special election, the cost of that election will be in excess of $15,000, but the exact costs are not known at this time. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Options:
1. Make an appointment to fill the Council vacancy.
2. Direct staff to proceed with a process to make an appointment to fill the Council vacancy.
3. Direct staff to proceed with a special election to fill the Council vacancy.
4. Provide alternative direction to staff.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
1. Councilmember Wolter Letter of Resignation
35 36
From: Lynn Caruso
To: City Council
Subject: Regarding the Filling of Gus Wolters" Seat on the City Council Date: Monday, February 03, 2025 7:02:52 AM
Dear Members of the Cloverdale City Council,
Thank you all for serving our city. Being in government is a very selfless act and we commend you.
Likewise, Mr. Wolters’ service has been exceptional.
I do not know regulations regarding the filling of a vacancy—who should be considered.
However, the will of the voters should not be totally disregarded.
Andres' Marquez received the next highest number of votes in our past election.
It would be right and fitting not to ignore the will of the citizens of Cloverale in this regard.
Please appoint him to fill long-serving Wolters’ position.
Sincerely, Lynn Caruso
204 Albany Street
Cloverdale
37 From: Molly Fisher
To: Public Comments
Cc: Michael Maloney
Subject: Please appoint Andres Marquez
Date: Wednesday, February 05, 2025 5:59:11 PM
Attachments: Please appoint Andres Marquez.pdf
Cloverdale City Council
City of Cloverdale
124 N Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Dear Cloverdale City Council,
We are writing to express our concern regarding the discussion about appointing a former councilmember to fill the vacancy on the City Council, rather than considering the candidate who received the third-most votes in our most recent election.
The election process is a vital part of our democracy, and the results reflect the will of the people. In our recent election, Andrés Marquez received significant support from this community. Having recently run for office, he has demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues facing our city and the desire to serve the public. Appointing him would honor the democratic process, ensuring that the Council remains accountable to the people who voted.
We respectfully urge you to give due consideration to appointing Andrés Marquez. This approach would better align with the values of democratic representation and ensure that the Council reflects the will of the voters.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to seeing how the City Council will proceed in this matter.
Sincerely,
Molly Fisher
Don Hughes
Shirley Davis
Star Carpenter
Brooke Greene
Terry Hull
David Delgardo
Sally Freelen
Carolyn Adkins
Pam Browning
Vicky Groom
Richard Greene
Candi Delgardo
Ellen Knudson
Gary Keleher
Joan Meisel
Victor Aiuto
Eleanor Gomez
Debra Jack
Darlene Peck
Irene Johnson
Evelyn Spire
Susan Hamric
Janet Horrall
38 Dave Holt
Nancy Dalwin
Bett Carlson
Dobie Edmunds
Penny Marchand
Wayne Otton
Janet Seaforth
Brenda Campion
Carol Russell
Ellen Boulanger
wendy free
Mari Azizkhanian
Lynn Caruso
Scarlett Wood
Julie Carter
Gerri ORiordan
Dyanne Svensson
Laurie Kneeland
Susan Demattei
Shelli Byers
La Reva Myles
Pat Buell
mike silva
Susie Cummings
Joan Trimble
Linda Liebl
Nicole Lane
Savanah Hemphill
Cynthia Lyon Buell
Sharon Deen-Darman
Theresa Mahoney
Monique Hernandez-Evans
Elliott Byland
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Club
102 Syrah Ct.
Cloverdale, CA 95425
707.477.6456
[email protected]
Feb 5, 2025
Cloverdale City Council
City of Cloverdale
124 N Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Dear Cloverdale City Council,
We are writing to express our concern regarding the discussion about appointing a former councilmember to fill the vacancy on the City Council, rather than considering the candidate who received the third-most votes in our most recent election.
The election process is a vital part of our democracy, and the results reflect the will of the people. In our recent election, Andrés Marquez received significant support from this community. Having recently run for office, he has demonstrated a clear understanding of the issues facing our city and the desire to serve the public. Appointing him would honor the democratic process, ensuring that the Council remains accountable to the people who voted.
We respectfully urge you to give due consideration to appointing Andrés Marquez. This approach would better align with the values of democratic representation and ensure that the Council reflects the will of the voters.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to seeing how the City Council will proceed in this matter.
Sincerely,
Molly Fisher
Don Hughes
Shirley Davis
Star Carpenter
Brooke Greene
Terry Hull
David Delgardo
Sally Freelen
Carolyn Adkins
Pam Browning
Vicky Groom
Richard Greene
Candi Delgardo
Ellen Knudson
Gary Keleher
Joan Meisel
Victor Aiuto
Eleanor Gomez
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Debra Jack
Darlene Peck
Irene Johnson
Evelyn Spire
Susan Hamric
Janet Horrall
Dave Holt
Nancy Dalwin
Bett Carlson
Dobie Edmunds
Penny Marchand
Wayne Otton
Janet Seaforth
Brenda Campion
Carol Russell
Ellen Boulanger
wendy free
Mari Azizkhanian
Lynn Caruso
Scarlett Wood
Julie Carter
Gerri ORiordan
Dyanne Svensson
Laurie Kneeland
Susan Demattei
Shelli Byers
La Reva Myles
Pat Buell
mike silva
Susie Cummings
Joan Trimble
Linda Liebl
Nicole Lane
Savanah Hemphill
Cynthia Lyon Buell
Sharon Deen-Darman
Theresa Mahoney
Monique Hernandez-Evans
Elliott Byland
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Agency
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
H.3
February 12, 2025
Agenda Section:
New Business
Staff Contact:
Kevin Thompson, City Manager
Agenda Item Title: Board of Directors and City Selection Committee Appointments Recommended Council Action(s): Provide direction to Mayor on the City Selection Committee Appointments.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Background/Summary:
Below is the final count for both the Board of Directors and City Selection Committee letters of interest received. Mayor Lands will be voting on the appointments listed below. This item provides and opportunity for the Council to provide input to Mayor Lands.
Board of Directors Appointments:
North Bay Division LOCC, Executive Board – 1 Seat (to fill expiring term of Jackie Elward of Rohnert Park). 2-year term starting in February.
Letters Received:
Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee – 1 Seat (to fill expiring term of Mark Stapp of Santa Rosa). 2-year term starting in February.
Letters Received:
Karen Nau, Petaluma
Marjorie Morgenstern, Cloverdale
Frank Quint, Petaluma
Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Commission – 3 Seats. 4-year fixed term. 2 – SCTA appointments (members appointed must also be a city/town representative for the Sonoma County Transportation Authority) to fill the vacancies by Melanie Bagby of Cloverdale and Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa. These appointments will finish out the current terms of Bagby and Rogers that end in February 2027.
Letters Received:
Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
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Janice Cader Thompson, Petaluma
Todd Lands, Cloverdale
Ariel Kelley, Healdsburg
1 – Non-SCTA appointment (must be from a city/town on the rail line) to fill the expiring term of Debora Fudge of Windsor. This appointment will start a new 4-year fixed term beginning in February.
Letters Received:
Victoria Fleming, Santa Rosa
Chris Herrod, Healdsburg
Alex DeCarli, Petaluma
Sylvia Lemus, Cotati
City Selection Committee Appointments:
Bay Area Air Quality Management District Board – 1 Seat (to fill expiring term of Brian Barnacle of Petaluma). 2-year term starting in February.
Letters Received:
Brian Barnacle, Petaluma
Golden Gate Bridge, Highway & Transportation District – 1 Seat (to fill expiring term of Gerard Giudice of Rohnert Park). 2-year term starting in February.
Letters Received:
Gerard Giudice, Rohnert Park
Frank Quint, Petaluma
Sonoma County Consolidated Oversight Board – 1 Seat (to fill vacancy of Chris Rogers of Santa Rosa). Term limit at the discretion of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
Letters Received:
Jackie Elward, Rohnert Park
Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol
________________________________________________________________________________________ Options: N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation: N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact: N/A
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