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, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
You may view the live streams online: Zoom:zoom.us/join (Meeting ID: 823 1668 4527), or YouTube:
cloverdale.net/youtube. Closed session meetings are held in-person at the Cloverdale City Hall Conference Room, 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Agenda materials online: cloverdale.net/agendacenter 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 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 on the agenda will be listed below:
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2026
6:00 PM
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
Please Dismiss the Fraudulent Lawsuit Filed Against Me...Esmeralda Project (Ainsworth) 1 C. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
C.1 Written Report:
D. RECOGNITIONS
D.1 Proclamation: Week of the Young Child
Recipients: Ashley Dewey and Madeline Koby, First Grade Teachers, Jefferson Elementary School D.2 Proclamation: National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Recipient: Tami Lemley, Cloverdale Dispatcher
E. PRESENTATIONS
E.1 Cloverdale Health Care District - Ambulance
The presentation will provide an overview of the Cloverdale Health Care District’s ambulance services, including its organizational structure, service area, call volume, staffing, and equipment. The presentation will also review funding sources, response coordination, and partnerships with local and regional public safety agencies, as well as the process for handling emergency calls.
Presenter: Eric Polan, Cloverdale Ambulance
Recommended Action(s):
Presenter unavailable. Move to a date certain of April 22, 2026.
E.2 Processing Proposed Esmeralda Project
The presentation will review the various entitlements/approvals the Esmeralda Project is seeking and the City’s process for considering the application. The presentation will not include substantive information about the project itself or related environmental review. 110 N Cloverdale Blvd (Cordova)
Horrible Conflicts of Interest in Cloverdale (Flores)
Esmeralda (Hamilton)
More on SMART (Koslowsky)
Roadworks and Debt-financing (Koslowsky)
NBAS Animal Control & Potential City Liability - A Cautionary Tale (Marantz) Letter regarding Esmerelda (Reuser)
205 South Cloverdale Blvd (Pringle)
Request for written legal and factual basis for CEQA addendum path on Esmeralda (Sullivan)
Valley Clean Infrastructure Plan - Were harvesting the sun_ A huge solar project grows in California (Yarbrough)
Student Liaison Report
Proclamation
Proclamation
Presentation
2 Presenter: City Attorney
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one acGon 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 Approving an Amended Contract with 4LEAF, amending FY 2025–26 budget to authorize funds for Planning Service associated with the Esmeralda Project in the amount of $137,353 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an amended contract Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled: “ A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Cloverdale Approving An Amended Contract With 4leaf, Amending The 2025-26 Budget To Authorize Funds For The Planning Services Associated With The Esmeralda Project In The Amount Of $137,353 And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Amended Contract.”
F.2 Consider a Budget Amendment for the Establishment of a Community Garden at Furber Park Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a budget amendment to the FY 25/26 budget in the amount of $25,000 for the creation of a community garden at Furber Park and authorizing the City Manager to execute related purchases.” F.3 Consider Approving the February 25, 2026 Draft Minutes Recommended Action(s):
Approve the February 25, 2026 Draft Minutes
F.4 Consider Approving the March 11, 2026 Draft Minutes Recommended Action(s):
Approve the March 11, 2026 Draft Minutes
F.5 Consider Approving the March 25, 2026 Draft Minutes Recommended Action(s):
Approve the March 25, 2026 Draft Minutes.
Presentation - Updated April 8, 2026
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Scope of Work
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Budget Amendment Form
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Cost Estimate
Draft Minutes - February 25, 2026
Draft Minutes - March 11, 2026
Draft Minutes - March 25, 2026
3 G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Consider the following Resolutions:
Intent to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments, Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Report for FY 2026-27 for the City of Cloverdale Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and Setting the Time and Date of the Public Hearing for Zones 1, 4, 5, 6 and 7; and Intent to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments, Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Report for FY 2026-27 for the City of Cloverdale Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and Setting the Time and Date of the Public Hearing for Zone 2; and
Intent to Levy and Collect Annual Assessments, Preliminarily Approve the Engineer’s Report for FY 2026-27 for the City of Cloverdale Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District and Setting the Time and Date of the Public Hearing for Zone 3
Presenter: Jenny Melman, DCCM
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt the following Resolutions:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FY 2026-27
FOR THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING THE TIME AND DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONES 1, 4, 5, 6 AND 7 (PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972); and
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FY 2026-27
FOR THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING THE TIME AND DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE 2 (PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972); and
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE INTENT TO LEVY AND COLLECT ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS, PRELIMINARILY APPROVE THE ANNUAL ENGINEER’S REPORT FOR FY 2026-27
FOR THE CITY OF CLOVERDALE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND SETTING THE TIME AND DATE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR ZONE 3 (PURSUANT TO THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 1972)
H.2 Consider adoption of a resolution amending the City Personnel System to update the classification specification for the Assistant City Manager position
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution (Zones 1, 4, 5, 6, 7)
Attachment 2 - Resolution (Zone 2)
Attachment 3 - Resolution (Zone 3)
Attachment 4 - Budget Review and 26-27 Preliminary Annual Engineer's Report Attachment 5 - Presentation
4 Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale Updating the Classification Specification for the Position of Assistant City Manager” I. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide written and or verbal informational reports and updates on regional boards, committees, and community activities.
J. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.
K. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Staff may provide written and or verbal informational reports.
L. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request placement of items on future City Council or Council SubcommiPee agendas.
Placement requires consensus of the City Council.
M. ADJOURNMENT
To the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for April 22, 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may provide comment on agenda items in person during designated public comment periods. Commenters will have three (3) minutes to speak. The City Council does not engage in dialogue with commenters during public comment. WriPen comments may be submiPed to [email protected]. Submissions and any aPachments are public records pursuant to Government Code §54957.5.
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AB 2449: Councilmembers parGcipate in person or by teleconference consistent with Government Code §54953(b), unless the meeGng is conducted pursuant to AB 2449. If a technical issue arises with Zoom or dial-in access, the meeting will continue unless it is being held pursuant to AB 2449.
WAIVER WARNING: If you challenge a City Council decision in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this agenda or in wriPen correspondence submiPed to the City before or during the 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 Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Job Description
5 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: April 2, 2026 | Time posted: 5:17 p.m. | City Clerk Signature: s/Mike Maloney 6