City Council Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2025 - Page 1 of 4 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 28, 2025
6:00 PM
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
Vice Mayor Wheeler called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
A.2 Pledge of Allegiance
Vice Mayor Wheeler led the Pledge of Allegiance.
A.3 Roll Call
Present: Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern
Absent: Mayor Lands
A.4 Conflict of Interest Declaration
None.
A.5 Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
Item B.2 Written Comments was moved to Item I. Potter Valley Project by Vice Mayor Wheeler at the request of Councilmember Marquez.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
B.1 Verbal Comments
Brooke Greene spoke regarding the Flag Policy affecting the Library.
B.2 Written Comments
Public Correspondence - Fowler
C. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
C.1 Liaison Saito
Student Liaison Saito reported and responded to Councilmember comments.
City Council Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2025 - Page 2 of 4 D. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
D.1 Cloverdale Police Department Oaths of Office
Police Chief Parker swore Sergeant Damian Eglesfield and Beau Gastineau into their new promotional positions.
D.2 Student Liaison Participant Recognition & Scholarship Presentation Recipients: Keiko Saito and Iara Gallego
City clerk Maloney introduced the item and Liaison Saito and Liaison Gallego provided comments and responded to councilmember inquiries.
D.3 Cloverdale Canine Photo Contest Winner
Public Information Officer Maloney introduced the item and explained the program.
Mrs. Heath’s Jefferson Elementary School 2nd Place class introduced the 1st and 2nd place contest winners. The 1st place “Buddy” accepted the prize.
D.4 Public Works Week Proclamation
Councilmember Laskey read the proclamation.
Recipient: Superintendent Galvan
Public Comment:
Bob Cox
D.5 Lyme Disease Awareness Month Proclamation
Councilmember Morgenstern read the proclamation.
Recipient: None
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgenstern, seconded by Councilmember Marquez, to waive reading of the text and adopt the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following votes:
Yes: (4) Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern No: (0) None
Abstain: (0) None
Absent: (1) Mayor Lands
F.1 Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Action: Ordinance Approved – Second Reading
ORDINANCE NO. 761-2025 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLOVERDALE TO DESIGNATE FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES WITHIN THE LOCAL City Council Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2025 - Page 3 of 4
RESPONSIBILITY AREA AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION (CALFIRE) PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178 F.2 Ordinance Amending Section 3.04.020 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code and Resolution Authorizing Finance Director to Sign Checks – Second Reading Action: Ordinance Approved – Second Reading
ORDINANCE NO. 762-2025 ENTITLED: ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE AMENDING SECTION 3.04.020 “OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN-PROCEDURE” OF THE CLOVERDALE MUNICIPAL CODE BY TITLE ONLY. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN CHECKS AND RATIFYING ALL CHECKS SIGNED FROM JANUARY 1, 2025
RESOLUTION NO. 035-2025 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLOVERDALE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN CHECKS AND RATIFYING ALL CHECKS SIGNED FROM JANUARY 1, 2025
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Sonoma County Board of Directors Appointments
Vice Mayor Wheeler introduced the item and Councilmembers provided their primary and alternate recommendations
Council discussed and provided direction to Vice Mayor Wheeler for the Sonoma County Mayor and Councilmember Association.
I. POTTER VALLEY PROJECT
Councilmember Marquez read the Written Public Comment (Item B.2) and Councilmembers provided comments.
City Attorney Mog made clarifying comments regarding the Citizen Advisory Group.
Councilmember Marquez introduced multiple talking points, and the Council discussed.
J. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Subcommittee Agendas, Approved Minutes, and Media are available at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter.
Councilmember Morgenstern reported.
K. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Marquez attended the Latino Culture Graduation Ceremony and reported on multiple Sonoma County Library functions.
L. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.
City Council Meeting Minutes – May 28, 2025 - Page 4 of 4 M. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
City Manager Thompson reported on a drafted letter for the Boys and Girls Club building site.
N. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
O. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Wheeler adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for June 11, 2025.
APPROVED ON: July 23, 2025
_________________________
Mike Maloney, City Clerk
124 N. Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: 707-894-2521
www.cloverdale.net
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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
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 AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
6:00 PM
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
1 C. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
C.1 Liaison Saito
D. PROCLAMATIONS & RECOGNITIONS
D.1 Cloverdale Police Department Oaths of Office
Sergeant Damian Eglesfield and Beau Gastineau
D.2 Student Liaison Participant Recognition & Scholarship Presentation Recipients: Keiko Saito and Iara Gallego
D.3 Cloverdale Canine Photo Contest Winner
1st and 2nd Place Recipients: TBD (Mrs. Heath's 2nd Grade Class Announcement) D.4 Public Works Week Proclamation
Recipient: Superintendent Galvan
D.5 Lyme Disease Awareness Month Proclamation
Recipient: TBD
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one acEon of the City Council unless any Councilmember or member of the public requests that an item be removed and considered separately.
F.1 Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Recommended Action(s):
Second reading of ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the Local Responsibility Area as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
F.2 Ordinance Amending Section 3.04.020 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code and Resolution Authorizing Finance Director to Sign Checks
Recommended Action(s):
Public Correspondence - Fowler
Liaison Keiko Report
Proclamation - Public Works Week
Proclamation - Lyme Disease Awareness Month
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Fire Map
2 Second reading of ordinance amending Section 3.04.020 “Officers Authorized to Sign-Procedure” of the Cloverdale Municipal Code by title only. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Sign Checks and Ratifying All Checks Signed from January 1, 2025 G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Board of Directors Appointments
Recommended Action(s):
Provide direction to Mayor on the Board of Directors Appointments for ABAG I. POTTER VALLEY PROJECT
Standing Item for Council to discuss the Potter Valley Project on an on-going basis.
J. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
Subcommittee Agendas, Approved Minutes, and Media are available at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter.
K. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide written and or verbal informational reports and updates on regional boards, committees, and community activities.
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.
O. ADJOURNMENT
To the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for June 11, 2025.
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Attachment 2 - Resolution
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - ABAG Letters
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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.
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Liaison Report for 5/28/25
____________________________________________________________ This week is the second to last week for the school year at the Cloverdale Unified School district. Students are on their final stretch, and getting ready to enjoy their summers.
The middle school is preparing to celebrate their completion of the school year with a dance following the 8th grade promotion. Both events will be held on June 5th.
The high school is celebrating their last normal school weeks before finals with one last spirit week. The seniors enjoyed an amazing trip to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, along with a complimentary lunch and hours to enjoy the park. The seniors this Tuesday also spent all night creating a fun and elaborate prank as one last send off. They stuck photos of teachers on the walls, created an entire wedding venue, only for it to be cleaned up before anyone can get to school.
Spring sports are wrapping up. A banquet was held to congratulate all spring sports.
These include baseball, softball, track, and tennis. Congratulations to varsity softball for coming in second for league.
And finally, the student liaisons have their final meeting, giving one final report to the lovely city council. We thank you for having us here and the opportunity you have given us.
And for one final time, that concludes my report, thank you! 6 A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE DECLARING MAY 18TH – 24TH, 2025 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 2025 marks the 65th annual National Public Works Week recognized by the American Public Works Association/Canadian Public Works Association NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that I, Vice Mayor Wheeler, do hereby proclaim the week of May 18–24, 2025, as National Public Works Week
Dated: May 28, 2024
SO ORDERED:
_____________________________
Brian Wheeler, Vice Mayor
7 PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE RECOGNIZING MAY 2025 AS LYME AND TICK-BORNE DISEASES AWARENESS MONTH IN CLOVERDALE WHEREAS, Lyme disease is the fastest growing vector-borne disease in the United States caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi, and is transmitted by the common black-legged tick found in nearly onehalf of all U.S. counties; and WHEREAS, Ticks that carry Lyme disease can also carry at least 15 other pathogens, many of them transmitted within minutes of being bitten, with one painless tick bite frequently resulting in multiple infections including bacteria, parasites, and viruses; and WHEREAS, The risk of contracting Lyme disease can be year-round, the nymphal ticks, which are the size of a poppy seed, are most active in the Spring. Tick bites are nearly painless, with fewer than 50% of patients with Lyme disease able to recall a tick bite and fewer than 50% reporting a “bull’s-eye” rash; and WHEREAS, Lyme disease infects more than 300,000 people annually in the United States, yet testing for Lyme disease remains only 50% accurate, with the average patient going two or more years before getting a proper diagnosis; and
WHEREAS, Lyme disease is an underreported illness, therefore the actual number of people with Lyme disease in (Cloverdale) is likely 10 times the reported number of cases; and WHEREAS, Lyme disease is a complex, multi-system illness which if caught early can be treated, but if left untreated can invade the nervous system, heart and multiple organs of the body causing years of pain, suffering, severe disability, and even death; and
WHEREAS, Children are at the highest risk for contracting Lyme disease, it is the responsibility of every community to educate the public about the signs, symptoms, treatment, and how to prevent Lyme disease; and
WHEREAS, the best protection against tick-borne diseases are prevention, education and early treatment.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Vice Mayor Wheeler, do hereby proclaim May 2025, Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Cloverdale.
Dated: May 28, 2025
SO ORDERED:
_____________________________
Brian Wheeler, Vice Mayor
8 City Council
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
F.1
May 28, 2025
Agenda Section:
Consent
Staff Contact:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
Agenda Item Title:
Ordinance Designating Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Recommended Council Action(s):
Second reading of ordinance to designate Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the Local Responsibility Area as recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire) pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Background:
The State of California regularly reviews and updates the Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps within State Responsibility Areas and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) in accordance with Government Code sections 51178 and 51179. LRAs are those areas where fire protection is primarily the responsibility of a local agency, and State Responsibility Areas are those areas where fire protection is primarily the responsibility of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CalFire). The FHSZ Maps depict Moderate, High, and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in SRAs and LRAs.
The location of the boundaries is developed with recommendations from CalFire, based on the evaluation of fire history, terrain, fuel growth, density of housing, proposed developments, access, and water supply considerations. The purpose of these designations is to increase life safety and reduce the potential for structure ignitability by reducing fuels (creating defensible space) and improving construction features that would prevent ignition and ember intrusion, thereby reducing the threat of life or structure loss during a wildfire event.
The FHSZ maps reflect “hazard” not “risk”. Hazard is based on physical conditions that create a likelihood and expected fire behavior over time without considering any mitigation efforts. Risk is the potential damage a fire can cause under existing circumstances, including any implementing mitigation.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 51179, local jurisdictions are required to adopt, by ordinance, updated FHSZ Maps within its jurisdiction within 120 days of receiving updated recommendations from the State Fire Marshal. This process ensures consistency between state and local wildfire planning efforts and provides the legal basis for implementing wildfire mitigation strategies, building standards, and public safety measures in fire-prone areas.
The City is authorized to establish more stringent wildfire safety standards. The City can increase the severity zone level for any parcel, and changes made by a local agency within its jurisdiction are considered 9 City Council Agenda Item Summary
Meeting Date May 28, 2025
final and cannot be overruled by the State Fire Marshal. However, Government Code Section 51179 does not allow local agencies to decrease the fire hazard severity zone level or to remove areas from the recommended map.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Discussion:
The updated FHSZ maps delineate zones of Moderate, High, and Very High fire hazard severity, and are used to inform defensible space requirements, emergency planning, and land-use decisions.
The new FHSZ maps are a dramatic change from the existing FHSZ maps. Under the existing maps, approximately 75 acres within Cloverdale were within the “Very High Severity Zone”. Under the new maps, approximately 764 acres are now within the “Very High Severity Zone”, which is a significant portion of the City. Additionally, approximately 318 acres are classified as “High Severity Zone” and 211 Acres as “Moderate Severity Zone”.
In addition, all occupied structures or dwellings in a Very High FHSZ are required to comply with the defensible space requirements of Government Code Section 51182. Government Code Section 51182 requires the following:
• 100 feet of defensible space from structures (but not extending beyond property line), with more intensive requirements within 5-30 feet of a structure. This requirement does require the elimination of all trees and vegetation, as long as such trees/vegetation are well-pruned, spaced, and maintained so as to effectively manage fuels and not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from other nearby vegetation or structures.
• Ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of a structure (goes into effect upon adoption of regulations by CAL FIRE expected later in 2025).
• Removal of tree limbs within 10 feet of chimneys or stovepipes. • Maintenance of roofs free from leaves, needles or vegetative materials. • Maintenance of trees and shrubs to remove dead or dying wood. • Certification of compliance from the building official required before new construction or rebuilding.
The City may exempt certain structures or provide for certain variances to the above requirements under specific conditions. (Govt. Code § 51183). Thus, although the City cannot reduce the proposed severity zone, certain structures may be exempt under certain circumstances.
The adoption of these maps does not change property ownership or land-use entitlements, but may trigger additional requirements under the California Building Code for new development, as well as disclosure requirements for certain property sales.
CalFire has prepared a FAQ regarding the FHSZ Maps, which are included as an attachment. One frequent question is whether these maps will have an impact on the ability of property owners to get or maintain insurance. CalFire advises that these maps have no direct impact on insurance decisions, “but much of the same data that is used in the fire hazard severity zone model are likely included in the insurance 10 City Council Agenda Item Summary
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companies’ risk models. However, insurance risk models incorporate many additional factors and factors that change more frequently than those that CAL FIRE includes in its hazard mapping.” Staff recommend that the City Council adopt the proposed Ordinance designating the fire hazard severity zones within the City of Cloverdale, pursuant to Government Code Section 51179, to ensure local alignment with state wildfire resilience efforts, to support continued public safety and community preparedness, and to comply with state law. Nothing prevents the City from adopting additional regulations or expanding fire severity zones in the future, if desires. Upon adoption of the Ordinance, the City must transmit a copy to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within thirty (30) days as required by Government Code Section 51179 (c).
________________________________________________________________________________________ Options:
1. Approve second reading of and adopt the ordinance.
2. Direct staff to make expand the fire zones.
3. Provide alternative direction to staff.
________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:
N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:
There is no fiscal impact with the adoption of the proposed ordinance ________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Cloverdale Fire Maps
11 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE DESIGNATING FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES WHEREAS, on Monday, February 24, 2025, the State Fire Marshal released maps for the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones pursuant to Government Code Sections 51177- 51179; and
WHEREAS, the City is required to adopt, by ordinance, updated fire hazard severity zones (FHSZ) within its jurisdiction within 120 days of receipt recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Government Code Section 51179; and WHEREAS, notwithstanding the minimum fire safety standards required by state law, under the authority included in Government Code 51175 the City has the authority to establish more stringent wildfire safety standards. While the City can increase the severity zone level, Government Code Section 51179 does not allow local agencies to decrease the level of FHSV or to remove areas from the recommended map; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to designate the “Moderate”, “High”, and “Very High” fire hazard severity zones within the City of Cloverdale as recommended from the State Fire Marshal; and WHEREAS, this ordinance is adopted to designate the fire hazard severity zones within the City of Cloverdale, pursuant to Government Code Section 51179.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE HEREBY ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby made a part of this Ordinance.
Section 2. Approval of Map. The fire hazard severity zone map entitled “City of Cloverdale Fire Hazard Severity Zones” dated May 14, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein, is hereby adopted.
The official map depicting the designated fire hazard severity zones shall be maintained on and accessible from the City of Cloverdale official website.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
12 Section 4. CEQA. The Cloverdale City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because CEQA only applies to the discretionary decisions of the City. Because the City Council is required by Government Code section 51179 to adopt this ordinance, it is not exercising any discretion subject to CEQA review.
Section 4. Effective Date and Publication. This Ordinance shall be and the same is hereby declared to be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption. Before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after said passage, this ordinance or a summary therefore as provided in California Government Code Section 36933, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Cloverdale, along with the names of the Council Members voting for or against its passage.
Upon adoption of the Ordinance, the City Clerk is directed to transmit a copy of the Ordinance to the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection within thirty (30) days as required by Government Code Section 51179 (c).
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance duly and regularly adopted by the City at a regular meeting thereof held on May 29, 2025, by the following vote:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 29th day of May, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved: Attested:
__________________________ __________________________
Brian Wheeler, Vice Mayor Michale Maloney, City Clerk
13 City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:
Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency The State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of California Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
Federal Responsibility
Area (FRA)
Unzoned LRA
Incorporated City
Projection: NAD 83 California Teale Albers
Scale: 1:24,000 at 11" x 17"
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Very High High
Very High High Moderate
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
Cloverdale
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128
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SONOMA
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February 24, 2025
As Identified by the
State Fire Marshal
Local Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CITY OF CLOVERDALE – SONOMA COUNTY
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024
14 City Council
Agenda Item Summary Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
F.2
May 28, 2025
Agenda Section:
Consent
Staff Contact:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
Agenda Item Title:
Ordinance Amending Section 3.04.020 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code and Resolution Authorizing Finance Director to Sign Checks
Recommended Council Action(s):
Waive full reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Section 3.04.020 “Officers Authorized to SignProcedure” of the Cloverdale Municipal Code by title only. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Sign Checks and Ratifying All Checks Signed from January 1, 2025 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Background:
Section 3.04.020 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code currently authorizes four positions to sign checks on behalf of the City. Those positions are City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Mayor, and Vice Mayor.
Staff has prepared the proposed Ordinance adding a fifth category of persons authorized to sign checks, which is any individual authorized by the City Council via a resolution. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Discussion:
The proposed Ordinance does not provide any specific individual or position the additional authority to sign checks on behalf of the City. In order to authorize an additional person, the City Council must adopt a resolution providing that authorization. The City Council introduced the Ordinance and held a first reading at its meeting on May 14, 2025.
The proposed resolution authorizes the Finance Director to sign checks on behalf of the City and ratifies all checks signed by the Finance Direction since January 1, 2025. The position of Assistant City Manager has been vacant since January 1, 2025, and authorizing the Finance Director to sign checks on behalf of the City will increase efficiency and financial processes internally in the City. ________________________________________________________________________________________ Options:
1. Introduce the proposed Ordinance
2. Provide direction to staff regarding amendments to the proposed Ordinance
3. Reject the Ordinance
15 ________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation:
N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact:
N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
1. Ordinance amending Section 3.04.020 “Officers Authorized to Sign-Procedure” of the Cloverdale Municipal Code
2. Resolution Authorizing the Finance Director to Sign Checks and Ratifying All Checks Signed from January 1, 2025
16 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3.04.020 “OFFICERS AUTHORIZED TO SIGNPROCEDURE” OF THE CLOVERDALE MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, Cloverdale Municipal Code Section 3.04.020 currently authorizes four individuals to sign on behalf of the City- the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Mayor, and Vice Mayor; and
WHEREAS, there exists a need to authorize additional individuals for efficiency and timely signing of checks and warrants; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Cloverdale Municipal Code to authorize the City Council, by resolution, to designate other individuals as having authority to sign on behalf of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Cloverdale does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings
The City Council finds that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into the Ordinance by this reference.
SECTION 2. Amendments to Section 3.04.020 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code The City Council hereby amends Subsection A or Cloverdale Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, Officers Authorized to Sign- Procedure, its entirety to read as follows:
Section 3.04.020 Officers Authorized to Sign- Procedure.
A. The following city officers are authorized to sign on behalf of the city warrants drawn on the city treasury, checks, and appropriate bank signature cards:
1. City manager;
2. Assistant city manager;
3. Mayor;
4. Vice mayor;
5. Any other person designated by the City Council by resolution. 17 SECTION 3. Severability.
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed the Ordinance, and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of this Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4. Publication and Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption. The City Clerk shall have this Ordinance published in a newspaper of general circulation within fifteen (15) days after its adoption or have a summary of the Ordinance published twice in a newspaper of general circulation, once five days before its adoption and again fifteen days after its adoption.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of an ordinance duly and regularly adopted by the City at a regular meeting thereof held on May 28, 2025, by the following vote:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved: Attested:
__________________________ __________________________
Todd Lands, Mayor Michael Maloney, City Clerk
18 CITY OF CLOVERDALE
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 0XX–2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF CLOVERDALE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO SIGN CHECKS AND
RATIFYING ALL CHECKS SIGNED FROM JANUARY 1, 2025
WHEREAS, Section 3.04.020 of the Cloverdale Municipal Code authorizes the City Council to authorize, by resolution, an individual to sign checks on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, in order to increase efficiency in government processes and coordination of the City’s financial procedures, the City Council desires to authorize an additional individual to sign on behalf of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to authorize the Finance Director to sign checks on behalf of the City until authorization is revoked.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale that the Finance Director is authorized to sign checks on behalf of the City as specified in Cloverdale Municipal Code Section 3.04.020, until such authorization is revoked by resolution of the City Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Cloverdale that all checks signed by the Finance Director retroactively to January 1, 2025, are hereby ratified.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and complete copy of a resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City at a regular meeting thereof held on May 28, 2025, by the following vote:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved: Attested:
__________________________ __________________________
Todd Lands, Mayor Michael Maloney, City Clerk
19 City Council/Successor
Agency
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Item:
Meeting Date:
H.1
May 22, 2025
Agenda Section:
New Business
Staff Contact:
Mike Maloney, City Clerk
Agenda Item Title:
Board of Directors Appointments
Recommended Council Action(s):
Provide direction to Mayor on the Board of Directors Appointments for ABAG ________________________________________________________________________________________ Background/Summary:
Below is the updated final count for the Board of Directors letters of interest received. Mayor Lands will be voting on the appointments listed below. This item provides an opportunity for the Council to provide input and a recommendation to Mayor Lands in anticipation of the June 12, 2025 Board Meeting.
Board of Directors Appointments:
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) – 2 Seats (to fill expiring terms of Susan Adams of Rohnert Park and Stephen Zollman of Sebastopol). 1 primary seat and 1 alternate seat. 2-year term starting in June.
Letters of interest received (Primary):
Frank Quint, Petaluma
Susan Adams, Rohnert Park
Letters of interest received (Alternate):
Stephen Zollman, Sebastopol
________________________________________________________________________________________ Options: N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Subcommittee Recommendation: N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Budget/Financial Impact: N/A
________________________________________________________________________________________ Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Board of Directors Letters
20 130 Avram Avenue Rohnert Park CA 94928 (707) 588-2226 Fax (707) 794-9248 www.rpcity.org
City Council
Gerard Giudice
Mayor
Emily Sanborn
Vice Mayor
Susan Hollingsworth Adams
Jackie Elward
Samantha Rodriguez
Councilmembers
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Marcela Piedra
City Manager
Michelle Marchetta Kenyon
City Attorney
Lee Burdick
Assistant City Attorney
Cindy Bagley
Director of Community Services
Jamie Cannon
Director of Human Resources
Vanessa Garrett
Director of Public Works
Alicia Giudice
Director of
Development Services
Sylvia Lopez Cuevas
City Clerk
Tim Mattos
Public Safety Director
Betsy Howze
Finance Director
April 14, 2025
2025 Chair City, City of Rohnert Park
Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Attn: Lauren Berges, MCA Clerk [email protected]
Re: Request for Reappointment to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board
Honorable Mayors and Councilmembers,
I am writing to respectfully request your support for my reappointment to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Executive Board primary seat for a two-year term.
It has been an honor to serve on the ABAG Executive Board since my appointment in February 2021 and to contribute to the vital regional work ABAG leads. Over the past few years, I have also had the privilege of representing our community on the ABAG General Assembly and serving on the Housing Methodology Committee. These roles have deepened my understanding of and commitment to ABAG’s mission to strengthen cooperation and collaboration among local governments to develop innovative and cost-effective solutions to shared regional challenges.
In 2024, I had the honor of serving as Mayor of Rohnert Park. This experience further broadened my perspective on the importance of regional partnerships and informed my contributions to ABAG with a deeper sense of the needs and aspirations of our local communities.
With your support, I look forward to continuing this important work on the Executive Board. Please feel free to contact me at (707) 291-8450 or via email at [email protected] with any questions or to discuss this request further. I appreciate your consideration and your support.
Kind Regards,
Susan H. Adams,
Councilmeber, City of Rohnert Park
Cc: Rohnert Park City Council and City Manager
21 Frank Quint
Councilmember District 4
Petaluma, CA 94952
(707) 971-9226
May 3, 2025
2025 Chair City,
City of Rohnert Park
Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Re: Executive Board of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Honorable Mayors and Councilmembers,
I am writing to respectfully request your support for my appointment to the Executive Board of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). As a passionate advocate for sustainable communities and equitable growth, I am deeply committed to advancing ABAG’s top priorities: securing new revenues for transit operations, promoting housing affordability, and defending clean air and climate standards.
With a background in transportation, I bring a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our regional transit systems. I have worked extensively to champion active transportation options, improve multimodal connectivity, and support infrastructure investments that create safer, healthier, and more accessible communities. I believe strongly that a resilient and integrated public transit network is foundational to the Bay Area’s economic vitality and environmental future.
My advocacy for affordable housing is grounded in the belief that every Bay Area resident deserves a stable, affordable place to call home. I have actively supported initiatives that expand housing opportunities near transit and jobs, and I am eager to work with fellow regional leaders to pursue new revenue tools and policy solutions that help meet our shared housing goals.
I also share ABAG’s strong commitment to climate action. I support policies that uphold clean air standards and reduce emissions, and I will advocate for investments that build climate resilience while improving public health and quality of life for all communities.
It would be an honor to bring my experience, passion, and collaborative spirit to the ABAG Executive Board. I would be grateful for your support and the opportunity to serve our region during this pivotal time.
I would be honored by your support for this appointment and respectfully ask for your vote. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 707-971-9226 or by email at [email protected] With appreciation,
Frank Quint
Petaluma City Councilmember
cc: Members of Petaluma City Council
22 May 5, 2025
Re: Application for ABAG Executive Board Alternate
Position
Chair Giudice, City of Rohnert Park
Sonoma County Mayors’ and Councilmembers’ Association
Attn: Lauren Berges, MCA Clerk
[email protected]
Dear Chair Giudice,
I am excited to be applying for the ABAG Executive Board Alternate position again. I greatly enjoyed my past term and the meetings I attended. I have developed relationships with many other Bay area electeds during this time. Continuing to learn from this position and continuing to develop these relationships will contribute to our association.
My legal experience has contributed to my understanding of how this JPA operates and fulfills its mission of strengthening cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities. Part of this is developing best practices as well as the sharing of resources. One such resource is the available technical assistance related to complying with our required housing elements.
Learning and becoming part of helping ABAG resolve its challenges related to obtaining past CalPers obligations has been very rewarding. Exploring the different ways it is 23 2
attempting to do this, to include the sale of real estate, has been very informative. This ongoing acquired knowledge will also contribute to our association.
I would be honored to continue in this position. As always, if you have questions, please e-mail. Thank you very much for your consideration.
All Best,
signed
Stephen Zollman
Sebastopol Mayor
[email protected]
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