Resolution Number 6740-2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEBASTOPOL CONFIRM AND CLARIFY THE INTENT OF THE MOTION ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 17, 2026 FOR A ONE-TIME SETTLEMENT PAYMENT TO BAYREN TO FULLY RESOLVE AND CLOSE OUT THE WATER UPGRADE SAVE (WUSave) PROGRAM, with $5,731.29 PAID FROM THE WATER FUND HOLDING ACCOUNT AND THE REMAINING $7,409.94 PAID FOR THE GENERAL FUND.
WHEREAS, at the February 17, 2026 City Council meeting, Council took action related to the closure of the BayREN Water Upgrades Save (WUSave) program and the associated settlement payment to BayREN.
WHEREAS, while the staff report clearly described the recommended payment structure and funding sources, the motion as adopted did not explicitly restate those details, resulting in ambiguity regarding Council’s intent; and
WHEREAS, because the adopted motion did not explicitly restate the payment allocation or funding sources, staff is seeking Council confirmation to ensure:
• Accurate accounting treatment
• Consistent implementation with the adopted resolution • Clear documentation of Council intent for audit and public record purposes NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sebastopol hereby approves a one time settlement payment to BayREN to fully resolve and close out the Water Upgrade Save (WUSave) program, with $5,731.29 paid from the Water Fund holding account and the remaining $7,409.94 paid from the General Fund, thereby fully extinguishing all remaining financial obligations associated with the program.
The above and foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted at a meeting by the City Council on the 17th day of March 2026
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City of Sebastopol City Council by the following vote:
VOTE:
Ayes: Councilmembers Carter, Hinton, Zollman, Vice Mayor Maurer and Mayor McLewis Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
APPROVED:
Jill McLewis, Mayor
ATTEST:
Mary Gourley, Interim City Manager//City Clerk, MMC
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Alex Mog, City Attorney
Docusign Envelope ID: 102FD43D-696A-49DF-98B8-5482A9FA7BD6