City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Page 1 of 6 124 N. Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: 707-894-2521
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MINUTES
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
CLOSED SESSION - 5:15 PM
1. OPENING CLOSED SESSION
1.A Call to Order
Mayor Lands called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
1.B Roll Call
Present: Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern
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 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION One (1) Case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(d)(2)
Item was received and filed.
3.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNCIL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION One (1) Case
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956(d)(4)
City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Page 2 of 6 Item was received and filed.
Mayor Lands adjourned Closed Session at 5:42 p.m.
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 PM
A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
Mayor Lands called the meeting to order at 6 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, Marquez, Morgenstern
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)
None.
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS
B.1 Verbal Comments
None.
B.2 Written Comments
- Introduction of the Progressive Tribal Alliance
- Cloverdale Rancheria Notification - 686 S. Cloverdale Blvd C. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
None
D. PROCLAMATIONS
D.1 National Health Center Week
Councilmember Laskey read the Proclamation.
Alexander Valley Healthcare representatives received the Proclamation and addressed the Council.
Councilmembers Marquez, Wheeler, and Mayor Lands provided comments.
City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Page 3 of 6 E. PRESENTATIONS
E.1 2025-2026 Assessment Roll
Sonoma County Clerk - Recorder – Assessor Deva Marie Proto presented and responded to Councilmember inquiries.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Lands pulled item F.2.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Vice Mayor Wheeler, seconded by Councilmember Morgenstern, to waive reading of the text and adopt items F.1, F.3, F.4, of the Consent Calendar.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern No: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
F.1 Consider Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with West Yost for Preparation of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) Update
ACTION: Resolution Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 043-2025 ENTITLED: 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.3 Consider Modification of Adopted Cannabis Business Tax Rate ACTION: Resolution Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 044-2025 ENTITLED: 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
City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Page 4 of 6 ACTION: Resolution Approved
RESOLUTION NO. 045-2025 ENTITLED: 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
Mayor Lands moved to pulled Consent Calendar item F.2.
F.2 Consider a Resolution Approving Amendment to At-Will Employment Agreement for City Manager Kevin Thompson to Provide a Salary Merit Increase City Attorney Mog introduced the item and Mayor Lands provided comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Morgenstern, Seconded by Councilmember Laskey, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 046-2025 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 The motion carried by the following vote.
Yes: (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern No: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
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 Public Works Director Montanye introduced the item.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Marquez, seconded by Vice Mayor Wheeler, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 047-2025 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Page 5 of 6 Yes: (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern No: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
H.2 Consider authorization to Amend the Agreement with West Yost Associates to Provide City Engineer Services Through December 31, 2025
Public Works Director Montanye introduced the item.
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Laskey, seconded by Councilmember Morgenstern, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 048-2025 ENTITLED: 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
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: (5) Mayor Lands, Vice Mayor Wheeler, Councilmembers: Laskey, Marquez, Morgenstern No: (0)
Abstain: (0)
Absent: (0)
I. POTTER VALLEY PROJECT
Mayor Lands provided updates.
Councilmembers provided comments.
Councilmember Marquez provided updates.
J. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
J.1 Letter of Support - Wildfire Prevention Grant
K. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Marquez provided updates on upcoming events and activities, the recently established community leadership committee, and attended meetings.
Councilmember Morgenstern provided updates on recently attended meetings.
Councilmember Laskey provided updates on recently attended meetings.
Mayor Lands provided updates on Administrative Subcommittee actions and Emergency Operation Center training, and provided information on the Mission 1 Honor Flight program.
L. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
None.
City Council Meeting Minutes - August 13, 2025 - Page 6 of 6 M. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Potter Valley Project Standing Item will be removed on future agendas.
N. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lands adjourned the meeting at 6:53 p.m. to the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for August 27, 2025.
APPROVED ON: September 24, 2025
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Mike Maloney, City Clerk
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