124 N. Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: 707-894-2521
www.cloverdale.net
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CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION One (1) Case
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2025
5:15 CLOSED SESSION
CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
124 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
1 Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(d)(2)
3.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION One (1) Case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(d)(4)
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. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
None - Visit www.cloverdale.net/studentliaison for application information for the 25/26 School Year.
D. PROCLAMATIONS
D.1 National Health Center Week
Recipient: Debbie Howell, Alexander Valley Healthcare
E. PRESENTATIONS
E.1 2025-2026 Assessment Roll
Presenter: Deva Marie Proto, Sonoma County Clerk - Recorder - Assessor Department F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Introduction of the Progressive Tribal Alliance
Cloverdale Rancheria Notification - 686 S. Cloverdale Blvd Proclamation - National Health Center Week
Cloverdale Assessment Roll Presentation
2 All items under the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one acDon of the City Council unless any Councilmember or member of the public requests that an item be removed and considered separately.
F.1 Consider Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with West Yost for Preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution entitled, "A resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with West Yost for the preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update in an amount not to exceed $124,900." F.2 Consider a Resolution Approving Amendment to At-Will Employment Agreement for City Manager Kevin Thompson to Provide a Salary Merit Increase
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale Approving Amendment to At-Will Employment Agreement with City Manager Kevin Thompson to Provide a Salary Merit Increase.”
F.3 Consider Modification of Adopted Cannabis Business Tax Rate Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving modifications to the previously established cannabis tax rate of 3% for cultivation, 1% for manufacturing, 1% for distribution, 3.5% for retail and a tiered rate for microbusinesses at the Cannabis Tax rate applicable for each component of business activity to a uniform tax rate of 2.5% for all cannabis business types and removing the cannabis business annual permit and audit fee from the Master Fee Schedule.”
F.4 Consider Approving a Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget to reflect projects and expenditures budgeted in Fiscal Year 2024-25 that were either delayed or not completed fully Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale Approving a Budget Amendment to Increase the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for projects budgeted in Fiscal Year 2024-25”.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - West Yost Proposal
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Amendmended Employement Agreement Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 1 - Resolution (Amended 8.12 12:20pm)
Attachment 2 - Resolution No. 031-2022 - Cannabis Business Tax Rate Attachment 3 - Ordinance No. 708-2016 - Municipal Code Amendment Attachment 4 - Resolution No. 076-2017 - Implementing Tax Rate Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
3 G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Consider the Award of Construction Contract to Terracon Constructors Inc. for the Cloverdale Water Treatment Plant Well and Station Improvement Project – Wells 7 & 8 Equipping Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City of Council of the City of Cloverdale accepting the bid from Terracon Constructors Inc. for the Cloverdale Water Treatment Plant Well and Station Improvement Project – Wells 7 & 8 Equipping and authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Agreement.”
H.2 Consider authorization to Amend the Agreement with West Yost Associates to Provide City Engineer Services Through December 31, 2025
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale authorizing an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with West Yost Associates to continue providing City Engineer services through December 31, 2025.”
I. POTTER VALLEY PROJECT
Standing item for assigned Councilmembers to provide reports on the PVP CiDzens Advisory CommiNee, and for the City Council and public to receive updates and engage in ongoing discussion regarding the Potter Valley Project.
J. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
J.1 Letter of Support - Wildfire Prevention Grant
K. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide verbal informational reports regarding their participation in assigned subcommittees, regional boards and commissions, Ad Hoc committees, and other community meetings or civic activities.
L. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Staff may provide verbal informational updates on City business, legal matters, and community activities.
M. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request placement of items on future City Council or Council SubcommiNee agendas.
Placement requires consensus of the City Council.
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Budget Amendment Form
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Exhibit A - Terracon Bid
Agenda Report.pdf
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Proposal
Wildfire Prevention Grant - Support Letter
4 N. ADJOURNMENT
To the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for August 27, 2025.
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may provide comment on an agenda item in-person during the public comment periods. Commenters will have three (3) minutes to speak. City Council is unable to respond directly to 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.
SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with DisabiliDes Act and Title VI, if you need special assistance to parDcipate in this meeDng, please contact the City Clerk's office at [email protected] or 707.894-1712. NoDficaDon at least 72 hours prior to the meeDng will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations are made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
AB 2449: Councilmembers parDcipate in person or teleconference methods consistent with tradiDonal provisions of the Brown Act, Government Code § 54953(b), unless the meeDng is being held pursuant to provisions of AB 2449. If a technical issue arises with Zoom or the dial-in opDon, the meeDng will conDnue unless it is being held pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 2449.
AB 343: Any wriDngs or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspecDon in the City Hall offices located at 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425 during normal business hours as provided by Assembly Bill 343.
WAIVER WARNING: If you challenge decisions/direcDons 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 wriNen correspondence delivered to the City of Cloverdale, or prior to, the public hearing.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
The City Clerk’s Office does hereby declare that, in accordance with California Government Code § 54954.2(a), this agenda for the above stated meeting(s) was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting (24 hours prior to a Special Meeting) on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425 and the Cloverdale Performing Art Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425, and online at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter. The agenda is also available for public review at City Hall at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date posted: August 7, 2025 | Time posted: 4:30 p.m. | City Clerk Signature: s/Mike Maloney 5