Sonoma City Council
November 16, 2022

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe
This meeting of the City Council will be conducted in person, and telephonically through Zoom. The City Council will attend the meeting in person. The public is encouraged to attend either in person or remotely through Zoom. The meetings will continue to be live streamed on the City’s CivicWeb Portal (sonomacity.civicweb.net) and YouTube Channel. Please see the agenda below for information on public participation.

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83552502390
4:30PM Regular Closed Session
6:00PM Regular Open Session
Be Courteous - TURN OFF your cell phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.

The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the items are described.

No new items will begin after 9:00pm unless a majority of the members present vote to allow the items to be heard.

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1. 4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

1.1: CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Pursuant to Government Code Sec 54957.6:

Agency Designated Representatives: Interim City Manager Casey Kim Bogard, Outsider
Negotiator
Unrepresented Employees: Accountant
Accounting Manager
Human Resources Manager
Assistant City
Manager/Admin Services
Director
Assistant to the City Manager
City Clerk
Deputy City Manager
Deputy Finance Manager
Dev Services
Director/Building Official
Finance Director
Planning & Community
Services Director
Public Works
Director/Engineer
Public Works Administrative
& Project Manager

Public Works Operations
Manager
Senior Management Analyst
Senior Planner
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL (Barnett, Agrimonti, Felder, Lowe, Ding)

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION USING ZOOM
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

2. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
At this time, members of the public may comment on any item not appearing on the agenda. It is recommended that you keep your comments to three minutes or less. Under State Law, unless otherwise permitted under the Ralph M. Brown Act, the merits of the matters presented under this item cannot be discussed or acted upon by the City Council at this time. For items appearing on the agenda, the public will be invited to make comments at the time the item comes up for Council consideration. Upon being acknowledged by the Mayor, please step to the podium and speak into the microphone. Begin by stating and spelling your name.

3. MEETING DEDICATIONS

4. PRESENTATIONS

4.1: "Celebrate Sonoma" - Presentation of Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Mary and Paul Favaro

4.2: Presentation to Planning & Community Services Director David Storer on his Retirement

4.3: Presentation from Sonoma Sister Cities Association by Kaeti Bailie, Chair, Kaniv Ukraine Committee, and Diana Short, President

4.4: Presentation and Update from Homelessness Consultant Andrew Hening

4.5: Presentation of the Cemetery Assessment Report by EDA Land Planning

5. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
All items listed on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be acted upon by a single motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the Council or staff request specific items to be removed for separate action.

5.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided)

5.2: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement for a new 2023 Ford Hybrid Explorer 4WD Command Vehicle and associated equipment, in an amount not to exceed $75,000 (Fire Chief) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution
Agenda Report - Authorize Purchase of New Fire Vehicle - Pdf 5 - 12

5.3: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.48.020 and 2.50.020 of the Sonoma Municipal Code Pertaining to the Composition of and Eligibility Requirements for the City's Commissions and Adopt a Resolution Approving Revisions to the Council Commission & Committee Appointment Policy (City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the ordinance and the resolution.

Agenda Report - Commission/Committee Updates - PROS/CAC - Pdf 13 - 25

5.4: Accept the Monthly Financial Report - October 2022 (Interim City Manager and Deputy Finance Director)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept report.

Agenda Report - Financials - October 2022 - Pdf
26 - 27

5.5: Receive Minutes from the Regular Meetings of November 2, 2022, October 19, 2022, October 5, 2022, September 21, 2022, September 12, 2022, August 17, 2022, August 3, 2022, June 21, 2022, June 15, 2022, June 1, 2022, May 18, 2022, May 4, 2022, April 20, 2022, April 6, 2022, and March 16, 2022 (City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Minutes.

Agenda Report - Minutes - Pdf
28 - 64

5.6: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of October 2022 (Deputy Finance Director)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept report.

Agenda Report - Expenditures - October 2022 - Pdf
65 - 70

6. PUBLIC HEARING

6.1: Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Amending Title 19, Chapter 19.40 (General Property Development and Use Standards) to remove subjective language and establish objective standards and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner)
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the ordinance.

Agenda Report - Ordinance - Objective General Development Standards - Pdf 71 - 111

7. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
(Matters requiring discussion and/or action by the City Council)

7.1: Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Work with Local Organizations Programming Holiday Events and Activities to Occur On the Historic Sonoma Plaza November Through December 2022 Waiving the Corresponding Plaza Use and Film Permit Fees Associated With the Activities (Senior Management Analyst) RECOMMENDATION: Discussion & direction.

Agenda Report - 2023 Holiday Programming - Pdf
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8. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS

7.1: Committee Reports - Council Members are appointed to various boards and committees - local, county-wide and regional. Any updates from a council member will be shared at this time. A list of all appointments is available on our City Website for easy reference.

9. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

10. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

11. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ROSTER
(This is to provide information only - no action will be taken)

11.1: Commission Committees Roster 09.30.22

12. ADJOURNMENT
I do hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted as legally required. Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk/Executive Assistant.
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If you challenge the action of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described on the agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk, at or prior to the public hearing.

The City Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on the agenda irrespective of how the items are described.

APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES: The Council may establish and make appointments to a Council committee (made up of two Council Members) with respect to any item appearing on this agenda.

CLOSED SESSION: If action is taken during a Closed Session meeting which is required to be reported out at this meeting, the Council will return to Open Session and report out immediately. However, if the Council is unable to do so due to time constraints, it will report out at the immediately following Regular Council Meeting under "REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION".

MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION: A Council Member voting with the majority on any item appearing on this agenda may move for reconsideration of that vote provided the motion is in conformance with the rules adopted by the Council governing such motions.

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City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Fire
Staff Contact
Steve Akre, Fire Chief
Agenda Item Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement for a new 2023 Ford Hybrid Explorer 4WD Command Vehicle and associated equipment, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.

Summary
The City has received a quote from Ron DuPratt Ford for the purchase of a new 2023 Ford Explorer 4WD Command Vehicle as a replacement for an older Command Vehicle that is now well past its reliable life expectancy, even as a backup. Per the City’s Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPPP), this is the only currently available hybrid vehicle that will suit the needs of the Fire Marshall, who will be primarily using the vehicle.

As with past Command Vehicles, funding for this unit has been placed in the Vehicle & Equipment (V&E) Replacement Fund through annual contributions. This year’s budget included an allocation of $75,000 for the replacement of this vehicle. The total estimated cost of the vehicle and its associated equipment (emergency lighting and radio) is $73,200.23.

The vehicle that is being replaced has administratively been deemed “surplus” as it has an estimated value of under $5,000. The proceeds from the sale of the vehicle will be placed into the City’s EMS Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund #521.

Recommended Council Action
Adopt the Resolution
Alternative Actions
Deny request/Require alternative action
Financial Impact
The total estimated cost to the City for this purchase is $73,200.23. The FY 22/23 budget in account 603-64510-704-70704 includes $75,00,000 for the replacement of the Command Vehicle.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Agenda Item #5.2:

Ford Hybrid Quotes
2023 Ford Hybrid Explorer Reso
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City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION # - 2022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR A NEW 2023 FORD HYBRID EXPLORER 4WD COMMAND VEHICLE WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget included an appropriation of $75,000 from the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund to purchase a new 2023 Ford Explorer 4WD Command Vehicle to replace an older Command Vehicle, which will be surplused.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonoma authorizes the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement for a new 2023 Ford Hybrid Explorer 4WD Command Vehicle, in a not-to-exceed amount of $75,000.

ADOPTED this 16 day of November 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Jack Ding Mayor
ATTEST:

Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
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Agenda Item #5.2:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Rebekah Barr, MMC
Agenda Item Title
Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.48.020 and 2.50.020 of the Sonoma Municipal Code Pertaining to the Composition of and Eligibility Requirements for the City's Commissions and Adopt a Resolution Approving Resulting Revisions to the Council Commission & Committee Appointment Policy
Summary
This ordinance was introduced at the November 2, 2022, meeting. It is being brought back for adoption. The amendments made in the municipal code as a result of the ordinance adoption also require an amendment to the Council Commission & Committee Appointment Policy.

Staff has included a resolution and amended policy to reflect removal of the Non-Voting Arborist Member on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission, from the municipal code and adding it to the policy, to be consistent with Alternate and Non-Voting Youth member. The policy changes will become effective the same day as the ordinance.

BACKGROUND FROM LAST STAFF REPORT
The City Council introduced an ordinance at the meeting of October 19, 2022 making amendments to the City's Municipal Code pertaining to the composition of and eligibility requirements for City commissions and committees. It was noted that Section 2.48.020 Composition - Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission and Section 2.50.020 Composition - Climate Action Commission was not consistent with the other sections in the Chapter.

Due to the 30 day waiting period for an ordinance to become effective, it was the consensus of the Council to introduce a second ordinance making amendments to the two sections mentioned above bringing them into consistency with the others.

Recommended Council Action
Adopt the ordinance and the resolution.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
There are no financial impacts resulting from this action.

Environmental Review Status
Agenda Item #5.3:

Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Ordinance Amending SMC - PROS & CA Commissions
Resolution Policy Changes
Commissions and Committees Appointments Policy 11.16.22 Agenda Item #5.3:

City of Sonoma
ORDINANCE # _____-2022

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA AMENDING SECTIONS 2.48.020 AND 2.50.020 OF THE SONOMA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE COMPOSITION OF AND ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CITY’S

COMMISSIONS
The City Council of the City of Sonoma does ordain as follows:

Section 1: Section 2.48.020 of the Sonoma Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

2.48.020 Composition – Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission.

The parks, recreation, and open space commission shall consist of five voting members who are at least 18 years of age. All members shall be appointed and hold office in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 2.40 SMC and rules and procedures established by city council resolution. At least four voting members shall be residents of the city. The remaining voting member may be a resident of Sonoma Valley, as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy.

Section 2: Section 2.50.020 of the Sonoma Municipal Code is amended to read as follows:

2.50.020 Composition – Climate Action Commission
The climate action commission shall consist of five voting members who are at least 18 years of age. All members shall be appointed and hold office in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 2.40 SMC and rules and procedures established by city council resolution.

At least four voting members shall be residents of the city. The remaining voting member may be a resident of Sonoma Valley, as defined by the council commission and committee appointment policy. Applicants who have professional background, expertise, or education in one or more of the following areas may be appointed to the commission: climate action, environmental science, energy efficiency, alternative transportation, environmental justice/equity, sustainable business, waste minimization, environmental education, or a related field.

Section 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid and/or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this chapter.

The city council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this chapter and each of the provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions be declared invalid and/or unconstitutional.

Section 4: Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage thereof.

Section 5: Publication. This ordinance shall be published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933(c)(1).
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Agenda Item #5.3:

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council held on the 2nd day of November 2022, and thereafter passed and adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the _______ day of ______, 2022, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
___________________________
Jack Ding, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.3:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION #____- 2022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA APPROVING

REVISIONS TO THE COUNCIL COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY WHEREAS, at the meeting of November 6, 2017, the City Council adopted a new Commission and Committee Appointment Policy; and
WHEREAS, this policy is followed in the appointment of new Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Council requested changes to the Sonoma Municipal Code Sections 2.48.020 and 2.50.020 on October 19, 2022 to make all sections consistent; and WHEREAS, the policy needs to be updated to reflect these changes.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council that the following changes will be made to the Council Commissions and Committees Appointment Policy:

1. The Non-Voting Arborist Member on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission was removed from the municipal code and added to the policy, to be consistent with Alternate and Non-Voting Youth member.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the changes to the policy will become effective on the same date as Ordinance ______.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council on November 16, 2022.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
______________________________________
Jack Ding, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
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COUNCIL COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT POLICY
Purpose:

Public involvement is crucial to the City’s decision-making process, and appointed advisory bodies are an important and valued part of City government. There are particular areas of decision-making which benefit from the advice and counsel of qualified residents. Advisory bodies assist the City Council in making the most informed decisions. The Sonoma Municipal Code provides for the establishment of advisory bodies including commissions and committees to advise the City Council and provide ongoing citizen input into policies and issues affecting the Sonoma Community.

The purpose of this Policy is to outline those Council policies pertaining to the City’s Commissions and Committees and set forth a structure that encourages meaningful involvement by the community in decision-making.

I. Definition - Types of Commissions and Committees
A. Group A – Regional/Valley Committees and Commissions Regional/Valley Committees and Commissions refer to those commissions, boards, and committees which are governmental entities separate and apart from the City of Sonoma, and/or boards whose jurisdiction extends beyond the City of Sonoma. The City Council is authorized to make an appointment or appointments to these boards, commissions and/or committees. These commissions, boards and committees shall be referred to as the “Group A Commissions” and identified in Exhibit A.

B. Group B – City Commissions and Committees
City commissions and committees are those bodies formed by the City Council which are assigned duties and responsibilities particular to the City of Sonoma and whose jurisdiction is limited to the matters and affairs of the City of Sonoma. These commissions and committees shall be referred to as the “Group B Commissions” and identified in Exhibit B.

II. Applications for City Committees and Commissions or Regional/Valley Committees and Commissions
A. Application Process

1. Anyone interested in being considered for service on a Group A or Group B Commission shall submit an application for appointment or for reappointment indicating an interest in serving. The application can be filled out online or filled out in hard copy format and submitted to the City Clerk’s office within the time prescribed by the City Clerk. Applications are maintained on file in the City Clerk’s Office for twelve months from the time of receipt and considered active.

2. Whenever a vacancy occurs on a Group A or Group B Commission, the City Clerk shall post a notice of vacancy notifying the public of the vacancy to be filled in compliance with the Maddy Act. Notwithstanding the noticing provisions of the Maddy Act, the City Manager may prescribe a different period of time than specified in the Maddy Act within which applications for said vacancy must be submitted to the City Agenda Item #5.3:

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Clerk. The Maddy Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54974) outlines certain processes that must be followed in the instance of a vacancy on a commission.

3. Other than as otherwise specified in these policies, applicants may be selected to a Group B Commission without being informally or formally interviewed.

II. Appointment Process for Group A Commissions.

A. Utilize the Mayoral Appointment Process

1. Vacancies on Group A Commissions shall be filled by nomination of the Mayor and ratification by the City Council. Upon learning that a vacancy has occurred or will occur on one or more of the Group A Commissions, the City Clerk shall review applications on file for interested applicants. Any responsive applications will be forwarded to the Mayor. If there are none, the City Clerk will solicit applications.

When the application period is complete, the City Clerk will then compile a list of all qualified applicants and email that list as well as their applications to the Mayor. As soon as is reasonably practicable, the Mayor shall select another councilmember (“co-councilmember”) to serve as a Council committee to interview the qualified applicants. These interviews may occur without compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act and shall be based on questions that the Mayor and the co-councilmember, collaborating with Staff, deem appropriate. Every reasonable effort should be made to pose the same or substantially similar questions to each interviewed candidate. After consultation with his/her co-councilmember, the Mayor will determine the person he/she wishes to appoint to the vacant position. The Mayor shall notify the City Clerk and City Manager of the name of the final candidate for release in final agenda packet.

2. With respect to the Council meeting at which the Mayor’s nomination shall be considered by the Council, the staff report shall include a list of all the interviewed candidates and copies of the applications submitted by each. The name of the Mayor’s nominee shall be identified in the staff report.

3. At the Council meeting at which the Mayor’s nominee shall be considered for ratification by the Council, the Mayor shall announce his/her nominee and articulate the reasons for the nomination. In the event the Mayor’s nominee is not ratified by the Council, the Mayor shall be entitled to nominate a different person from the list of candidates included with the staff report. If the Mayor’s second nominee fails to be ratified, the Mayor shall be entitled to nominate a third person from the list of candidates, and so on until the Mayor’s nominee is ratified, the list is exhausted, or the Mayor declines to continue making nominations, whichever comes first.

III. Appointment Process for Group B Commissions.

A. Individual Council Member Appointments

1. Each Council Member shall be entitled to appoint one member of each of the Group B Commissions. No formal interview process by the Council is required. It shall be left to the sole discretion of each Council Member as to the nature and scope of any interview or investigation into the qualifications and/or background of the candidates.

However, only persons whose names appear on said list and who have timely submitted applications may be considered for appointment. Upon the vacancy or likely vacancy of a position on a Group B Commission, and generally at least 15 days, but no less than 7 days, the Council meeting at which a candidate is to be Agenda Item #5.3:

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selected to fill the vacancy, the City Clerk shall email a list of all of the qualified applicants for that position, along with their applications, to each Council Member.

2. The order in which individual Council Members shall be entitled to select persons to fill vacant positions on Group B Commissions will be determined by a random draw.

The random draw shall determine the order (“rotation order”) in which each Council Member is entitled to pick his/her candidate for each of the Group B Commissions.

In short, there will be a separate appointment order for each of the Group B Commissions, which shall remain in place until changed by vote of the members of the Council. In the event that a single Council Member resigns, fails to be re-elected, or whose position is otherwise vacated, his/her successor Council Member shall take the place in the rotation order enjoyed by his/her predecessor Council Member. In the event that more than one Council Member position becomes vacant for any reason at the same time, the successors to those positions shall step into the rotation order based upon a flip of the coin, drawing of straws, or some other random procedure that is governed by luck.

3. The City Clerk shall keep a record of the appointments and the Council Member’s (and his/her successor’s)1 rotation order.

4. Whenever a member of a Group B Commission who is appointed by an individual Council Member vacates his/her office for any reason, the Council Member who made the appointment shall be entitled to make the appointment to fill that vacancy.

B. At-Large and Non-Voting Youth Members Selected by Majority Vote of Council At-Large, Non-Voting Youth, Non-Voting Arborist Members Selected by Majority Vote of Council

1. Excluding alternates, each member of a Group B Commission who is not selected by the individual Council Member appointment process described in section III A above, (“At-Large” positions or members and , non-voting Youth members, and non-voting arborist member), shall be selected by a majority vote of the City Council. These positions shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications.

IV. Alternates, and Youth Members, and Arborist
A. Alternates on Group B Commissions

1. The City Council, by majority vote, shall appoint one alternate member to each Group B Commission. The alternate member shall be in addition to the other, regular number of members (“regular members”). These alternate positions shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications.

2. Like regular members, the alternate shall attend the regular meetings and special meetings of the Commission to which he/she is appointed. The alternate shall review staff reports and documents and otherwise prepare in preparation for the meetings.

The alternate will be identified for the record and will publicly announce any items on 1 Hereinafter, whenever reference is made to a councilmember, it shall also refer to that councilmember’s successors – as determined in accordance with these policies.

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the agenda that he/she is disqualified from participating in because of a conflict of interest. If, as a result of absences, one or more regular members cannot participate at a regular or special meeting, the alternate shall move to any vacant seat and shall participate as a regular member until the completion of the agenda item for which the regular member was absent. If the alternate participates due to a conflict of interest of a regular member, the alternate shall participate as a regular member only until the affected item is completed. In the event an absent member arrives after the commencement of an agenda item, the alternate shall participate as a regular member until the completion of that item, at which time the alternate shall move back to the alternate’s seat and shall stop participating as a regular member. In the event an item on which the alternate member has participated as a regular member is continued to a subsequent meeting, the alternate shall continue to participate as a regular member on the item at any and all subsequent meetings.

3. The qualifications, appointment, term of office, attendance, removal and other requirements applicable to the alternate shall be the same as those for At-Large members of the Group B Commission, except that the alternate position may be filled only by a resident of the City of Sonoma. The alternate shall also be subject to the requirements of and shall abide by the Ralph M. Brown Act, the Political Reform Act of 1974 and other law applicable to the regular members of the Group B Commission.

4. The alternate to a Group B Commission, if willing to accept the position, shall automatically fill a vacancy of an At-Large position on the commission when the vacancy is created by the resignation, removal or expiration of the term of office of the At-Large commissioner, whether or not that At-Large commissioner is a resident of the City. The alternate shall serve out the remaining term of office of the At-Large commissioner whose position the alternate fills. Said ascension to the vacant position shall be temporary and once the person appointed by the Council or a councilmember to fill that position is sworn in, the alternate shall step down and resume his/her office as an alternate. If an alternate who is otherwise qualified to fill such a vacancy declines to do so, then that temporarily vacant position shall be filled pursuant to the procedures applicable to the position.

5. The alternate to a Group B Commission, if willing to accept the position, shall automatically fill a vacancy on the commission when said vacancy is created by the resignation, removal or expiration of the term of office of a commissioner appointed by a single councilmember, whether or not that commissioner is a resident of the City. Ascension to the vacant position shall be temporary and once the person appointed by the councilmember is sworn in, the alternate shall step down and resume his/her office as an alternate. If an alternate who is otherwise qualified to fill such a temporary vacancy declines to do so, then that temporarily vacant position shall be filled pursuant to the procedures applicable to the position.

6. An alternate who declines to fill a vacancy shall continue serving as an alternate to the Group B Commission on which he/she sits under the same terms and conditions upon which he/she began his/her service.

B. Youth Members on Group B Commissions
B.

1. The City Council, by majority vote, shall appoint one non-voting Youth member to each Group B Commission. The Youth member shall be in addition to the other, voting members and alternates. These non-voting Youth member positions shall be Agenda Item #5.3:

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filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for these appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications. The non-voting youth member shall be at least 14 years of age, but no older than 18 years of age at the time of appointment and shall be a resident of the city or Sonoma Valley, as defined herein.

1. C. Arborist Member on the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission The City Council, by majority vote, shall appoint one non-voting Aarborist member to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission. The Aarborist member shall be in addition to the other voting members, alternate, and non-voting Youth member. The Arborist member will be certified by the International Society of Arboriculture. The non-voting Arborist position shall be filled at a noticed public meeting of the City Council. The staff report submitted for theseis appointment(s) shall include the list of all candidates as well copies or links to each of their applications. The arborist member must be an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture and shall be a resident of the city or Sonoma Valley, as defined herein.

1. V. Terms of Office for Commissioners Selected by Council A. No Term Limit for Commissioners

1. There shall be no limit on the number of years or time a person selected by the Council may serve as a commissioner or alternate on a Group B Commission.

2. Unless the Group A Commission has preset term limits, there shall be no limit on the number of years or time a person nominated by the Mayor and ratified by the Council may serve as a commissioner or alternate on a Group A Commission.

3. For persons appointed to serve as commissioners on Group A or Group B Commissions through the mayoral process or by majority vote of the members of the Council their terms of office shall begin on February 1 of the year nearest to the date on which they were sworn into office. For example, a person who is appointed to a Group A Commission and who is sworn in on May 1, 2018, shall begin serving upon being sworn, but be deemed to have commenced office on February 1, 2018. A person who is appointed to a Group A Commission and is sworn in on November 1, 2017, shall begin to serve on that commission immediately upon being sworn in, but his/her term of office shall, as stated above, be deemed to commence on February 1, 2018.

4. With the exception of the Youth member of each Group B Commission, the terms of office of persons appointed to serve as commissioners on Group A or Group B Commissions through the mayoral process or by majority vote of the members of the Council shall be two years, to coincide with city council elections, or as set by the commission/committee in the case of a Group A appointment.

5. The Youth member of each Group B Commission shall be appointed to serve a term of one year, beginning August 1 through July 31.

VI. Terms of Office of Persons Appointed by Individual Councilmembers Agenda Item #5.3:

Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 6 293146.v3
A. Terms of Office of Persons appointed by Individual Council members shall be as follows:

1. Assuming a Council member serves a full four-year term, their appointees are entitled to serve a four-year term coterminous with the Council member’s term.

Should a Council member be re-elected for a subsequent term, the Council member may choose to re-appoint the same appointee or may choose to appoint a different person as the Council member’s second term starts. Any advertising of the appointment shall note that there is an incumbent who may be re-appointed.

2. If a Council member leaves office before their term concludes, the departing Council members’ appointee can remain on the Group B commission until such time as the appointee is re-appointed or replaced by the Council member newly-elected to the departing Council member’s seat. Following the seating of a new Council member to the departing Council member’s seat, the new Council member can make a new appointment to the Group B Commission that is coterminous with the new Council member’s term of office.

VII. Commission Serves Until Replacement Has Been Sworn In A. Commissioners Serve Until Replaced
Notwithstanding the fact that a commissioner’s term of office may have otherwise expired pursuant to the policies adopted herein (including pursuant to section VI.A.1. above), that commissioner shall still be entitled to attend the meetings of the commission on which he/she serves, participate as a regular member of that commission, vote on all items brought before the commission, and otherwise discharge the duties and perform the obligations of regular members until the person selected to replace the commissioner has been sworn in and assumes the full duties of a regular member of the commission.

VIII. Non-Resident Appointees
As to those commission positions which may be filled by appointees who are not residents of the City, they must be filled by appointees who reside in the Sonoma Valley. For purposes of this policy, “Sonoma Valley” means the area within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (Exhibit C).

IX. Proof of Residency
By signing the commission application, the applicant is making a declaration that the information is true and correct. If residency is challenged, applicant will be asked to furnish proof of residency to the City Manager who shall determine whether the applicant has established that they are a resident (e.g., lease agreement, utility bill, bank statement).

Agenda Item #5.3:

Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 7 293146.v3

EXHIBIT A
GROUP A COMMISSIONS – REGIONAL/VALLEY

1. Sonoma Valley Citizen’s Advisory Commission - 3 Commissioners/1 Alternate and Nonvoting Members: 1 Emeritus member who must be a former Commissioner or alternate, and 1 Ex-Officio and 1 Ex-Officio Alternate who must be a Councilmember, Planning Commissioner or Planning Staff member.

2. Oversight Board of the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Sonoma – 1 Member/1 Alternate and 1 Employee Representative/1 Alternate

3. Sonoma Community Housing Corporation Board

4. Sonoma County Library Commission – 1 Commissioner

5. Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District Board – 1 Member

6. County-Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission – 1 Member

7. Sonoma County Sustainable Groundwater Management Advisory Committee – 1 Member Agenda Item #5.3:

Adopted February 5, 2018 / Revised: September 5, 2018 / April 19, 2021 / August 3, 2022 / October 19, 2022 8 293146.v3

EXHIBIT B
GROUP B COMMISSIONS – CITY

1. Planning Commission – 7 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth

2. Climate Action Commission – 5 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth

3. Cultural and Fine Arts Commission – 7 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth

4. Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Commission – 5 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 NonVoting Certified Arborist/1 Non-Voting Youth

5. Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission – 5 Commissioners/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth

6. Traffic Safety Committee – 5 Members/1 Alternate/1 Non-Voting Youth Agenda Item #5.3:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Liz Garcia, Deputy Finance Director
Sue Casey, Interim City Manager
Agenda Item Title
Accept the Monthly Financial Report - October 2022
Summary
The Monthly Financial Report presents the General Fund FY 22/23 budget to actuals through October 2022 with 33% of the fiscal year completed. It is important to note that many of the larger revenue sources such as Sales Tax, which is received two months in arrears, (July – August 2022 revenues are included), Property Tax, which is received in December and April with a clean-up payment in July has not yet been received, TOT, which is one month in arrears, Business License Taxes will be billed in November with a due date of January 31, 2023, and Franchise Tax with the larger receipts paid quarterly are not yet included in the October 2022 revenue total.

TOT Revenue through September 30, 2022 is coming in slightly higher than budgeted, but July and September are typically high months for hotel occupancy. October TOT revenue will not be due until November 30, 2022. Forecasts for hotel occupancy remain favorable. Sales Tax revenue through August and EMS revenue through September are also coming in as budgeted.

The 2nd half of the American Rescue Plan funding in the amount of $1.3 million was received in July 2022. This revenue was budgeted in FY 22/23 but has not yet been programmed.

Recommended Council Action
Accept report.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
No direct financial impact resulting from this monthly financial report.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Council Budget to Actuals By Type
Agenda Item #5.4:

Attachment A General Fund
FY 2022/23 Budget to Actuals Through October 2022
33% Fiscal Year Completed
Budget Category
FY 22/23
Adopted Budget
FY 22/23 Budget
Adjustments
FY 22/23
Amended Budget
FY 22/23 YTD
Actuals through
October 2022
(33% of Fiscal
FY 22/23
% Collected/
Expended
Revenue and Expense Detail and Information
Property Taxes $ 4,951,750.18 $ - $ 4,951,750.18 $ (2.00) 0.00% Property Tax Payments are received from the County in December and April with a clean up payment in June. Property Tax is forecast to come in as budgeted.

Sales & Use Taxes $ 3,720,517.00 $ - $ 3,720,517.00 $ 656,150.53 17.64% Sales tax payments are paid two month in arrears - advance payments are sent for the first two months of the quarter with a clean-up payment in the third payment for the quarter. Total revenue to date includes July and August 2022.

Measure J/U Local Sales Tax $ 2,887,770.00 $ - $ 2,887,770.00 $ 464,738.16 16.09% Payments are received two months in arrears. Total revenue to date includes July and August 2022.

Sales Tax - Public Safety $ 168,312.00 $ - $ 168,312.00 $ 27,627.00 16.41% Paid by the County and been received through September 2022.

Fees $ 648,847.00 $ - $ 648,847.00 $ 192,567.00 29.68%
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) $ 6,359,254.13 $ - $ 6,359,254.13 $ 2,054,581.00 32.31% TOT Revenue for October is due by November 30, 2022. TOT Revenue to date is through September 2022.

Franchise Tax $ 533,159.44 $ - $ 533,159.44 $ 62,868.00 11.79% Monthly (Garbage) Franchise Fees are paid monthly. Larger Franchise Fee payments such as PG&E , Comcast & AT&T are paid quarterly (in month following end of quarter)
Business License Tax $ 380,000.00 $ - $ 380,000.00 $ 26,574.00 6.99% Business License renewals are sent in November with payments due on or before January 1, 2022.

Real Property Transfer Tax $ 150,000.00 $ - $ 150,000.00 $ 49,399.00 32.93% Licenses & Permits $ 198,000.00 $ - $ 198,000.00 $ 52,852.00 26.69% Fines & Forfeitures $ 87,000.00 $ - $ 87,000.00 $ 5,298.00 6.09% Interest & Rents $ 93,163.39 $ - $ 93,163.39 $ 34,735.00 37.28% State Grants $ 1,318,588.00 $ - $ 1,318,588.00 $ 1,318,911.00 0.00% American Rescue Plan Funding - 2nd half.

Charges For Services $ 367,583.66 $ - $ 367,583.66 $ 301,546.00 82.03% EMS $ 2,275,000.00 $ - $ 2,275,000.00 $ 785,126.00 34.51% EMS Revenue is through September 2021.

Miscellaneous $ - $ - $ - $ 672.00 #DIV/0!
Transfers $ 1,211,902.97 $ - $ 1,211,902.97 $ 403,967.66 14.23% Other Revenues $ 108,100.00 $ - $ 108,100.00 $ 2,445.00 2.26% Interest Revenue $ 56,000.00 $ - $ 56,000.00 $ 18,666.67 33.33% Revenue $ 25,514,947.77 $ - $ 25,514,947.77 $ 6,458,722.01 25% Salary & Wages $ 3,543,744.20 $ - $ 3,543,744.20 $ 908,761.00 25.64% Employee Benefits $ 1,090,874.17 $ - $ 1,090,874.17 $ 384,507.00 35.25% PERS UAL $ 1,329,412.07 $ - $ 1,329,412.07 $ 1,181,491.00 88.87% Paid in full to take advantage of 3% discount Professional Services $ 1,059,390.33 $ - $ 1,059,390.33 $ 99,875.00 9.43% Sheriff Contract $ 5,089,745.00 $ - $ 5,089,745.00 $ 659,356.00 12.95% SVFRA Contract $ 6,241,038.22 $ - $ 6,241,038.22 $ 1,818,584.62 29.14% Cost Recovery $ 85,000.00 $ - $ 85,000.00 $ 17,054.00 20.06% EMS Billing Contract $ 102,375.00 $ - $ 102,375.00 $ 38,879.68 37.98% Property Services $ 1,787,253.09 $ - $ 1,787,253.09 $ 611,786.00 34.23% Operations $ 1,127,250.80 $ - $ 1,127,250.80 $ 182,832.00 16.22% Supplies $ 250,500.00 $ - $ 250,500.00 $ 48,127.00 19.21% Software & Equipment $ 209,483.80 $ - $ 209,483.80 $ - 0.00% Internal Service & Capital Prj $ 924,151.00 $ - $ 924,151.00 $ 293,595.00 31.77% Transfers Out - CIP $ 240,000.00 $ - $ 240,000.00 $ 246,400.00 0.00% Transfers $ 549,021.00 $ - $ 549,021.00 $ 183,007.00 33.33% Expense $ 23,629,238.68 $ - $ 23,629,238.68 $ 6,674,255.30 28% Excess (Deficiency) of Revenue over Expense $ 1,885,709.09 $ - $ 1,885,709.09 $ (215,533.29) The American Rescue Plan funding of $1.3 million is budgeted, but has not yet been programmed for FY 22/23
Agenda Item #5.4:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Rebekah Barr, MMC
Agenda Item Title
Receive Minutes from the Regular Meetings of November 2, 2022, October 19, 2022, October 5, 2022, September 21, 2022, September 12, 2022, August 17, 2022, August 3, 2022, June 21, 2022, June 15, 2022, June 1, 2022, May 18, 2022, May 4, 2022, April 20, 2022, April 6, 2022, and March 16, 2022
Summary
Per Government Code 36814, the City Clerk is charged with keeping a correct record of its proceedings. Due to staffing changes and shifting priorities, including the change in the makeup of the City Council, though completed, Minutes of the above meetings were not brought forward for review.

Monique Saviez joined the City Clerk's Office in September and one of her first assignments was to initiate time-stamping the meeting videos. As she was doing this, it enabled her to verify the actions of the Council and ensure that the Minutes of the meetings were accurate. Though the written action Minutes were not available following each meeting, the meeting videos were available to the public immediately upon completion of every meeting.

The City Clerk has reviewed the attached sets of Minutes and is presenting them this evening for receipt by the Council - there is no legislation, state or local, that requires the approval of Minutes by the City Council. At the next meeting, the remainder of past meeting Minutes will be presented for consideration. Moving forward, Minutes for every Council meeting will be brought back at the next meeting, unless there is an unforeseen occurrence that prohibits this.

Recommended Council Action
Receive the Minutes.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
None.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Agenda Item #5.5:

Attachments

03.16.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

04.06.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

04.20.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

05.04.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

05.18.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

06.01.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

06.15.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

06.21.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

08.03.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

08.17.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

09.12.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

09.21.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

10.05.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

10.19.22 Regular Meeting Minutes

11.02.22 Regular Meeting Minutes
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of March 16, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe ABSENT: Vice Mayor Barnett

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Felder, seconded Council Member Lowe, to approve the agenda with item 3.1 being moved to later in the Agenda due to the Consultant running later than scheduled. Motion carried 4-0-1- 0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett absent.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Armando Zimmerman provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1 Andrew Henings, Consulting, LLC - City of Sonoma Homelessness Strategic Initiatives Presentation
Item 3.2 Sonoma Counter Water Agency - Draft Water Transmission Budget

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett absent.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of July 2022 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Report was Accepted.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Approving a Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services Agreement Between the City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Fire Protection District and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Documents. (Sonoma Fire Chief)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #13-2022.

Item 4.4: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Approving a Financial Services Agreement with Rash Curtis & Associates for Debt Collection Services and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Acting City Manager) Action: Adopted as Resolution #14-2022.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend the Memorandum of Understanding with Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) for the Operation of a Safe Parking Program from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022 (Acting City Manager) Action: Adopted as Resolution #15-2022.

Public Comment: Dale Sones, Andrew Fenton, David Valot, Judith Walsh, Francisco Kilgore, Russ Montgomery, and Kathy King.

Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to Extend the Memorandum Of Understanding With Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) for the Operation of a Safe Parking Program from April 1, 2022, to June 30, 2022. Motion carried 3-1-0-1 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe and Council Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of March 16, 2022
Member
Agrimonti voting YES; Council Member Felder voting NO; and Vice Mayor Barnett absent.

Item 6.2: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Establishing an Ad Hoc Advisory Subcommittee on Parklets and Appoint Two Councilmembers to the Subcommittee (Acting City Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #16-2022.

Public Comment: Cody Binkley
Motion made by Council Member Felder, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to Establish an Ad Hoc Advisory Subcommittee on Parklets and Appoint Vice Mayor Barnett and Council Member Felder to the Subcommittee. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett absent.

Item 6.3: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution and Employment Agreement Appointing Sue Casey as Acting City Manager Effective February 16, 2022 (City Attorney)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #17-2022.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Felder, to Approve a Resolution and Employment Agreement Appointing Sue Casey as Acting City Manager Effective February 16, 2022. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett absent.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Agrimonti attended a Continuum of Care Board meeting and will be sitting on the Coordinated Entry Committee moving forward. Council Member Lowe attended a Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting in which they focused on analyzing safe school route data.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Toy reported that the City of Sonoma’s Building Department maintained its Building Effectiveness Grading Classification Score of 2 (with 1 being the best, and 10 being the worst).

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 8:17 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, April 6, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of April 6, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
Council gave direction to the City Attorney, no other reportable action.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
James Whitaker, Bryan Sheehan, Peter Fitzgerald, Mark Mietz, Tarney Baldinger, Armando Zimmerman, Larry Barnett, Denise Spencer provided public comments.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Council Member Agrimonti dedicated this meeting to Dr. John E. Emory. Council Member Lowe dedicated this meeting to Papa Ray Carlomongo and Steve Larimore.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1: Presentation by Deputy Finance Director Garcia on the City Council FY 22-23 Budget Kickoff
Public Comment: Larry Barnett

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the consent calendar with Item 4.3 pulled for separate consideration. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution in Support of Protecting Kids from Big Tobacco’s Referendum on California’s Law Ending Sale of Candy-Flavored Tobacco and Minty-Menthol Cigarettes and Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code 7.25.020 (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolution #18-2022.

Item 4.3: Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action to Accept the City of Sonoma Housing Element 2021 Annual Progress Report and Direct Staff to Distribute to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner)
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Report was Accepted.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Felder, to Accept the City of Sonoma Housing Element 2021 Annual Progress Report and Direct Staff to Distribute to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR). Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.4: Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendment to Retainer Agreement with City Attorney Increasing Hourly Rates (Acting City Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #19-2022.

Item 4.5: Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the 2020 Fire Flow Improvement Project Constructed by D&D Pipelines, Inc., Authorize the Acting City Manager to Sign the NOC, and Direct the City Clerk to File the NOC at the County of Sonoma Recorder’s Office (Public Works Admin & Project Manager)
Action: Notice of Completion was Approved.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of April 6, 2022
Item 4.6: Receive Council Member Lowe's Appointment of Vickie Haraszthy to the Design Review & Heritage Preservation Commission to fill the Vacancy Left by Terry Birt's Resignation (City Clerk) Action: Appointment was Received.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
Item 5.1: Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 19, Chapter 19.56 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, Extensions), Chapter 19.84 (Appeals), and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to add a procedure for applicants to request a hearing before the Planning Commission to determine the continued validity of a permit or approval or whether or not a permit or approval has expired or will expire, align the timeline for appeals with current permit implementation standards, and clarify various definitions related to development projects. The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines.

Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Motion made by Council Member Felder, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 19, Chapter 19.56 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, Extensions), Chapter 19.84 (Appeals), and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to add a procedure for applicants to request a hearing before the Planning Commission to determine the continued validity of a permit or approval or whether or not a permit or approval has expired or will expire, align the timeline for appeals with current permit implementation standards, and clarify various definitions related to development projects. The proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5.2: Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Amending Title 19, Section 19.10.020 (B)(3) (Residential Component) and Section 19.010.020 (C)(2) (Residential Component) to the City of Sonoma Municipal Code and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner)
Action: Council provided direction.

Public Comments: Michael Woods, Carol Marcus, Bill Hooper, Mitch Wallek, Joe Walsh, Michael Ross, Roger Rodent, Prima Bain, and Lou Braun.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to go back and adjust the ordinance based on the Council’s recommendations and Re-Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Amending Title 19, Section 19.10.020 (B)(3) (Residential Component) and Section

19.010.020 (C)(2) (Residential Component) to the City of Sonoma Municipal Code and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Ding called for a recess at 8:25 pm, Council reconvened at 8:35 pm.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Update on FY 2021-22 Budget to Actuals and Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Regarding Mid-Year Budget Amendments to the City of Sonoma’s Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 21/22 (Acting City Manager and Deputy Finance Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #20-2022.

Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Mayor Ding, to Adopt a Resolution Regarding MidYear Budget Amendments to the City of Sonoma’s Operating and Capital Budgets for FY 21/22. Motion carried unanimously.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Felder attended the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Committee. Council Member Lowe attended meetings regarding the Sonoma Developmental Center. Mayor Ding attended the Water Advisory Committee Meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acting City Manager Susan Casey reported that the 1% Transfer to TOT Resolution is expiring this year.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 9:13 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of April 6, 2022
___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, April 20, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of April 20, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Ron Saundergard provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Introduction of New Public Works Director Michael Berger (Acting City Manager)

4. Introduction of New Public Works Director Michael Berger (Acting City Manager) Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to approve the Consent Calendar with Item 4.5 pulled for separate consideration and Item 4.6 from the agenda. Motion Carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Acting City Manager to Sign the On-Bill Financing Application to PG&E to Improve Lighting Efficiency at the Police Department, City Hall, Carnegie Library, and Corporation Yard (Sustainability Coordinator and PW Operations Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #21-2022.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution Approving the 2024 Citywide Slurry Seal as the Project for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Funded by Senate Bill 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 and Authorize the Public Works Department to Submit this Project to the California Transportation Commission (Administrative & Project Manager) Action: Adopted as Resolution #22-2022.

Item 4.4: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 19, Chapter 19.56 (Permit Implementation, Time Limits, Extensions), Chapter 19.84 (Appeals), and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to Add a Procedure for Applicants to Request a Hearing Before the Planning Commission to Determine the Continued Validity of a Permit or Approval or Whether or Not a Permit or Approval Has Expired or Will Expire, Align the Timeline for Appeals with Current Permit Implementation Standards, and Clarify Various Definitions Related to Development Projects and Find the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner) Action: Adopted as Ordinance #03-2022.

Item 4.5: Adopt a Resolution Approving and Consenting to the Use of City Streets for the July 4th Parade on Monday, July 4, 2022
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Adopted as Resolution #23-2022.

Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve a Resolution Approving and Consenting to the Use of City Streets for the July 4th Parade on Monday, July 4, 2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of April 20, 2022
Item 4.6: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code 7.25.020 To Remove Menthol as an Approved Flavor for Tobacco Products (City Clerk)
Action: Item was pulled from the agenda.

Item 4.7: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of March 2022 (Acting City Manager) Action: Report was accepted.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Re-establishing the Position of City Historian and Rescinding Resolution 04-2008; and Provide Direction to Staff to Commence an Application Process to fill the Vacant Position of City Historian (Acting City Manager and Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #24-2022 with direction that 5A and 5H of the presented Resolution be removed.

Public Comment: Robert Demler
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Felder, to Adopt a Resolution Reestablishing the Position of City Historian and Rescinding Resolution 04-2008; and Provide Direction to Staff to Commence an Application Process to fill the Vacant Position of City Historian and to remove 5A and 5H from the presented Resolution. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.2: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Amendments to Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Direction on the Possible Changes to the Voluntary Expenditure Ceiling and Contribution Limits or Possible Repeal of Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02 in Whole so Campaign Contributions Would be Governed by General State Law
Action: Council provided specific direction to staff to amend the current ordinance.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Clean Power Board Meeting. Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Agrimonti attended the County, Mayor and Councilmembers Annual Meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acting City Manager Casey reported that the Alcalde Reception will be May 19, 2022, and that the Overlook Trail has reopened to the public.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, May 4, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of May 4, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Council Member Lowe dedicated this meeting to Steven Gail. Council Member Agrimonti dedicated this meeting to Jim Lamb.

3. PRESENTATIONS
None.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar with item #4.2 being pulled for separate discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Receive the City of Sonoma 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report (Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Pulled for Separate Consideration. Report Accepted.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to receive the City of Sonoma 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution Approving Temporary Use of City Streets by Motiv Servicing for the Napa to Sonoma Wine Country Rosé 5K on Saturday, July 16, 2022, and Half Marathon on Sunday, July 17, 2022 (Senior Management Analyst)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #25-2022.

Item 4.4: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Termination of the City of Sonoma STARS Retirement Plan, Approve the Associated Amendments, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Amendments (Administrative Services Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #26-2022.

Item 4.5: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code 7.25.020 To Remove Menthol as an Approved Flavor for Tobacco Products (City Clerk) Action: Ordinance was introduced.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action regarding the Approval of a Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) on Public Streets in the Clay Street Neighborhood in the City of Sonoma (Planning & Community Services Director) Action: Council gave direction and approved the proposed Residential Permit Parking Program
Public Comment: Gail Miller, Zack Tweedy, Cody Binkley, and Mark Bodenhamer.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of May 4, 2022
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve a Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) on Public Streets in the Clay Street Neighborhood in the City of Sonoma. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.2: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding Options for the Continuation or Cessation of the Sonoma Al Fresco Program Which Terminates on October 31, 2022 (Acting City Manager)
Action: Council provided direction and the item will be brought back in a subsequent meeting.

Public Comment: Joel Holzchek, Ryan Lely, Miranda Ives, John Toulze, Laura Havlek, Mark Bodenheimer, and Cody Binkley.

Motion by Council Member Felder, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti to re-open 1st Street East by November 1, 2022, when the current encroachment permit expires.

Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Felder to close debate on current motion. Motion fails 2-3 with Council Member Agrimonti and Council Member Felder voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Mayor Ding voting NO.

Motions and second were withdrawn pending feedback from Fire and Police Chiefs.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Lowe attended a Citizen's Advisory Committee. Additionally, Council Member Lowe recognized all the Teachers for Teachers Appreciation Week. Mayor Ding attended a Sonoma Water Meeting. Vice Mayor Barnett met with the Board of the Sonoma Valley Field of Dreams regarding their future facility plans and would like to discuss options for extending Sonoma Valley Field of Dreams current lease with the City.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acting City Manager recognized City Clerk Rebekah Barr during International Municipal Clerks Week.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, May 18, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of May 18, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Council Member Agrimonti dedicated this meeting to Rosemarie Pedrazzini.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1 Proclamation in Honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Sonoma
Item 3.2 Introduction of New City Staff (Acting City Manager)

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code 7.25.020 To Remove Menthol as an Approved Flavor for Tobacco Products (City Clerk)
Action: Adopted as Ordinance #04-22.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution Amending the Special Events Policy Removing References to the Community Services and Environment Commission and Revising the Waste Minimization Section to Comply with SB1383 (Senior Management Analyst) Action: Adopted as Resolution #27-2022.

Item 4.4: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of April 2022 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Report was accepted.

Item 4.5: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing an Extension of a 1% Increase in the Transient Occupancy Tax that was Approved by Council Effective September 1, 2019, for Use for Affordable Housing Purposes for FY 19/20, 20/21 and 21/22 for an Additional 3 years (FY 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25) with Review by the City Council Prior to May 2024 (Acting City Manager) Action: Adopted as Resolution #28-2022.

Item 4.6: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map No. 159 for the 2-Lot Residential Development known as Collins Minor Subdivision located at 241 Fifth Street West, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Public Works Director/City Engineer and PW Admin & Project Manager) Action: Adopted as Resolution #29-2022.

Item 4.7: Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Specifications for the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project No. 2201 (Project); Accepting the Bids and Awarding a Contract to VSS International, Inc of West Sacramento, CA; and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Construction Contract in the Amount of $255,000.00 (Public Works Director/City Engineer and PW Admin & Project Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #30-2022.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of May 18, 2022

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Approve a Resolution and Employment Agreement Appointing Sue Casey as Interim City Manager Effective May 18, 2022 (City Attorney)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #31-2022.

Motion by Council Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to adopt the Resolution and Employment Agreement Appointing Sue Casey as Interim City Manager Effective May 18, 2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.2: Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 2 – Administration and Personnel, by 1) repealing Chapter 2.48 (Community Services and Environment Commission) and adding a new Chapter 2.48 (Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee); and 2) Adding a new Chapter 2.50 (Climate Action Committee) and Amending Title 12 – Streets and Sidewalks, by amending Section 12.08.020 (S) of the Tree Ordinance and Finding that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines (Acting City Manager and Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Public Comment: David McFarland, Jacqueline Steuer, Tom Conlan, Fred Allebach, and Susan Carley.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 2 – Administration and Personnel, by 1) repealing Chapter 2.48 (Community Services and Environment Commission) and adding a new Chapter 2.48 (Parks, Recreation and Open Space Committee); and 2) Adding a new Chapter 2.50 (Climate Action Committee) and Amending Title 12 – Streets and Sidewalks, by amending Section 12.08.020 (S) of the Tree Ordinance and Finding that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines. Including the amendments by the City Attorney and the Planning & Community Services Director. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Felder voting YES; and Council Member Agrimonti voting NO.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Agrimonti will be attending a conference in San Rafael with Lisa Janson, Senior Management Analyst, regarding the topic of homelessness. Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Clean Power meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Manager Casey reported to Council that she met with both the Fire and Police Chiefs and they both confirmed that they would like First Street open for emergency vehicles and services.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of June 1, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Peter Solot, Sinjin Bain, Claire Solot, Jeff, Collin Weeks, and Mandy Masarelli provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
None.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment: Calum Weeks and Peter Pooert.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Approving Addendum #1 to Professional Services Agreement Between the City and Interwest Consulting Group for Interim Public Works Director Services (Interim City Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #34-2022.

Item 4.3: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 2 – Administration and Personnel, by 1) repealing Chapter 2.48 (Community Services and Environment Commission) and adding a new Chapter 2.48 (Parks, Recreation and Open Space Commission); and 2) Adding a new Chapter 2.50 (Climate Action Commission) and Amending Title 12 – Streets and Sidewalks, by amending Section 12.08.020 (S) of the Tree Ordinance and Finding that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) under Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines (Interim City Manager and Planning & Community Services Director) Action: Adopted as Ordinance #05-2022.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
Item 5.1: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Title 19, Section 19.10.050 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements) and Adding Title 19, Section 19.50.140 (Time-shares) to the City of Sonoma Municipal Code and Finding this Action Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that Have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner)
Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Public Comment: Neseem
Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of June 1, 2022
Motion made by Council Member Felder, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Title 19, Section 19.10.050 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements) and Adding Title 19, Section 19.50.140 (Time-shares) to the City of Sonoma Municipal Code and Finding this Action Exempt from Further. Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that Have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5.2: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code to Add Section “19.43 – Multi-family Objective Standards” and Finding this Action Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner) Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Public Comment: Calum Weeks
Motion made by Council Member Felder, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code to Add Section “19.43 – Multi-family Objective Standards” and Finding this Action Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5.3 Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Introduce of an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code to Move the Subdivision Ordinance, Codified in Division VI of Title 19, Chapters 19.60 through 19.71, to Title 16, Chapters 16.01 through 16.13 with Minor Substantive Changes and Find the Proposed Amendments Are Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines (Planning & Community Services Director and Associate Planner) Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to Introduce of an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code to Move the Subdivision Ordinance, Codified in Division VI of Title 19, Chapters 19.60 through 19.71, to Title 16, Chapters 16.01 through 16.13 with Minor Substantive Changes and Find the Proposed Amendments Are Exempt From the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Adding Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Finance Regulations and Raising the Contribution Limits to Either Five Hundred or Eight Hundred Dollars (City Attorney and City Clerk)
Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Mayor Ding to Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Adding Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Finance Regulations and Raising the Contribution Limits to Five Hundred.

Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.2: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding a Vacant Parcel Tax in the City of Sonoma (City Attorney and City Clerk)
Action: Discussion took place.

Public Comment: Calum Weeks and Robert Delmer.

Item 6.3: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to 1) Adopt a Resolution Approving the Continuance of the Sonoma Al Fresco Program and Directing Staff to Develop Comprehensive Parklet Design Guidelines; 2) End the Sonoma Al Fresco Program on October 31, 2022, and with Removal of All Parklets by November 18, 2022 (Interim City Manager and Senior Management Analyst)
Action: Council provided direction.

Public Comments: Mark Bodenhamer, John Toulze, Miranda Ives, Robert Demler, Cody Binks, Bar, Ryan Lely, Laura Havlek, and Dan Eraldi.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to Adopt a Resolution Approving the Continuance of the Sonoma Al Fresco Program and Directing Staff to Develop Comprehensive Parklet Design Guidelines adding the changes presented by public member Ryan Layle, giving staff 6 months to develop guidelines. Motion carried 3-2 with Council Member Lowe, Mayor Ding and Vice Mayor Barnett voting YES; and Council Member Felder and Council Member Agrimonti voting NO.

Mayor Ding called for a recess at 9:03 pm; Council reconvened at 9:11 pm.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to continue going through the remaining agenda items due to it being after 9:00 pm. Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of June 1, 2022
Item 6.4: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Implement a Residential Permit Parking Program (RPPP) in the residential neighborhood of Broadway and Clay Street. The proposed RPPP is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Action: Council gave direction.

Public Comment: Gail Miller and Robert Frank.

Item 6.5: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Address Existing Traffic Conditions at the intersection of East Napa Street and Fifth Street East (Public Works Director/City Engineer) Action: Council gave direction.

Public Comment: Peter Fitzgerald, Greg Brennan, and Robert Frank

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Committee meeting. Mayor Ding attended a Sonoma Valley Ground Water Agency meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 11:21 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of June 15, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session today.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
James Whitaker provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Council Member Lowe dedicated this meeting to Grant Baudwell.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1: Presentation of the 2022 Cultural & Fine Arts Commission Creative Student Artist Award Recipient Rue Gobbee
Item 3.2: Presentation by North Sonoma Valley Municipal Advisory Council Regarding the Glen Ellen Declaration
Item 3.3: Presentation Regarding Juneteenth in Sonoma

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, Seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve the Consent Calendar with items 4.7, 4.9, 4.10, 4.11, and 4.12 being pulled for separate discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Purchase Agreement with Silveira Chevrolet for Two Trucks for the Public Works Department in an Amount Not to Exceed $132,000, and approving a FY21/22 Budget Adjustment of $32,000 (PW Operations Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #35-2022.

Item 4.3: Adoption of Resolutions 1) Calling for the Holding of a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, for the Election of Certain Officers as Required by the Provisions of the Laws of the State of California Relating to General Law Cities; 2) Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma to Consolidate a General Municipal Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 with the Consolidated General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022; and 3) Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office Pertaining to Candidates' Statements Submitted to the Voters at an Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolutions #36-2022 and Resolution #37-2022.

Item 4.4: Adopt the Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code to Move the Subdivision Ordinance, Codified in Division VI of Title 19, Chapters 19.60 through 19.71, to Title 16, Chapters 16.01 through 16.13 with Minor Substantive Changes and Find the Proposed Amendments Are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines (Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Adopted as Ordinance #06-2022.

Item 4.5: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Title 19, Section 19.10.050 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements) and Adding Title 19, Section 19.50.140 Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of June 15, 2022
(Time-shares) to the City of Sonoma Municipal Code and Finding this Action Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that Have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Adopted as Ordinance #07-2022.

Item 4.6: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code to Add Section “19.43 – Multifamily Objective Standards” and Finding this Action Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment (Planning & Community Services Director) Action: Adopted as Ordinance #08 -2022.

Item 4.7: Adopt a Resolution Approving a New Job Classification of an Assistant to the City Manager in the FY 22/23 Budget, Direct the City Manager to Initiate the Recruitment Process, Update the Administrative Services Manager Position to Human Resources Manager and Adopt the Revised Job Description, and Approve the Removal of “Executive Assistant” from the City Clerk Classification (Administrative Services Manager)
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Adopted as Resolution #37-2022.

Public comment: Robert Demler
Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to adopt a Resolution Approving a New Job Classification of an Assistant to the City Manager in the FY 22/23 Budget, Direct the City Manager to Initiate the Recruitment Process, Update the Administrative Services Manager Position to Human Resources Manager and Adopt the Revised Job Description, and Approve the Removal of “Executive Assistant” from the City Clerk Classification. Motion carried 3-2 with Vice Mayor Barnett and Council Member Felder voting NO; and Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES.

Item 4.8: Adopt a Resolution Scheduling a Regular Council Meeting on June 21, 2021 (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolution #38-2022.

Item 4.9: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Administrative Policy for Flying Flags on City Property at Half-Mast and an Administrative Policy for the Display of Flags on the Flagpoles Featuring the Seven Flags of Sonoma (Interim City Manager)
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Adopted as Resolution #39-2022.

Public comment: Robert Demler
Motion made by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to adopt a Resolution Approving an Administrative Policy for Flying Flags on City Property at Half-Mast and an Administrative Policy for the Display of Flags on the Flagpoles Featuring the Seven Flags of Sonoma with the understanding an amended version of the policy will be brought back to Council for approval at a later date. Motion carried 4-1 with Council Member Felder voting NO; and Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES.

Item 4.10: Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Adopted as Resolution #40-2022.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Establishing the Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2022-23. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.11: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of May 2022 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Report was accepted.

Motion made by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of May 2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.12: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute or Amend Contracts with Various Service Providers Within Areas Such As Economic Development, Recreation & Community Services, Public Works & Transportation, Emergency Preparedness & Homeless Support, General Operations/Services for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Interim City Manager)
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Adopted as Resolution #41-2022.

Motion made by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute or Amend Contracts with Various Service Providers Within Areas Such as Economic Development, Recreation & Community Services, Public Works & Transportation, Emergency Preparedness & Homeless Support, General Operations/Services for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 with the following amendments: update the contract agreement terms with Sonoma Ecology Center to 1 years extension rather than 3 years, remove Sonoma Overnight Support, and Sonoma Valley Community Communications. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Felder voting YES; and Council Member Lowe voting NO.

Mayor Ding recused himself at 7:52 pm.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of June 15, 2022
Motion made by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve a Three-Year Agreement with Sonoma Valley Community Communications to provide taping and recording of Council and Commission Meetings and Other Special Workshops and Meetings. Motion carried 4-1 with Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES and Mayor Ding absent.

Mayor Ding returned to the meeting at 7:54pm called for a recess. Council reconvened at 8:02 pm.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to: 1) Receive a Report From the City's Homelessness Consultant Andrew Hening Regarding the Current State of Homeless Services in Sonoma Valley; 2) Direct Staff to Begin a Process to Create a Homelessness Task Force; 3) Discuss and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend a Memorandum Of Understanding with Sonoma Overnight Support, (SOS), for the Operation of a Safe Parking Program from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022; and 4) Direct Staff to Update the Agreement Between Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) and the City to Align with the Services SOS is Currently Providing at 151 First Street West, Sonoma (The Haven) (Interim City Manager)
Action: Council gave direction
Public Comment: Robert Frank, Judith Walsh, Scott Braun, Katherine Fulton, and Francisco Kilgore
Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to direct staff to create a Homelessness Task Force as described by Andrew Henning. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Mayor Ding, seconded by Council Member Felder, to appoint Vice Mayor Barnett and Council Member Agrimonti to the newly formed Homelessness Task Force. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Extend a Memorandum Of Understanding with Sonoma Overnight Support, (SOS), for the Operation of a Safe Parking Program from July 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022; and 4) Direct Staff to Update the Agreement Between Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) and the City to Align with the Services SOS is Currently Providing at 151 First Street West, Sonoma. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Agrimonti and Council Member Felder voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett voting NO.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to continue meeting after 9:00 pm deadline. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.2: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Adding Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Finance Regulations and Raising the Contribution Limits to Five Hundred Dollars; or Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Adding Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Finance Regulations, Raising the Contribution Limits to Five Hundred Dollars for Both Monetary and In Kind Contributions (Assistant City Attorney and City Clerk)
Action: Ordinance which included both monetary and in-kind contributions was introduced.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to introduce an Ordinance Repealing Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Adding Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Finance Regulations, Raising the Contribution Limits to Five Hundred Dollars for Both Monetary and In-Kind Contributions. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.3: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with SOPARC, LLC, (SPARC) Relating to Public/Community Benefits and Indemnification for its Retail Storefront Commercial Cannabis Business Located at 19315 Highway 12, Sonoma (APN:127-740-001) (Planning & Community Development Director) Action: Adopted as Resolution #41-2022.

Public comment: Amy Jenkins and Andrew Dobbs Kramer.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with SOPARC, LLC, (SPARC) Relating to Public/Community Benefits and Indemnification for its Retail Storefront Commercial Cannabis Business Located at 19315 Highway 12, Sonoma. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Agrimonti and Council Member Felder voting YES; and Vice Mayor Barnett voting NO Item 6.4: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding Reinstating Hybrid Meetings (Interim City Manager)
Action: Council provided direction.

Motion made by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett to Reinstate Hybrid Meetings for public comment. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES; and Council Member Felder voting NO.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of June 15, 2022

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Clean Power meeting. Mayor Ding reported that he attended Susan Gorman’s Community Leaders meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 11:01 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of June 21, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Felder ABSENT: Council Member Lowe

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Felder, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, and Vice Mayor Barnett voting YES; and Council Member Lowe absent.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
None.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Felder, Council Member Agrimonti, and Vice Mayor Barnett voting YES; and Council Member Lowe absent.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Contribution Limitations, and Adding Sonoma Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, Campaign Finance Regulations, Raising the Contribution Limits to Five Hundred Dollars for Both Monetary and In-Kind Contributions (Assistant City Attorney) Action: Adopted as Ordinance #09-2022.

5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, August 3, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Pat Pulverinti, Zach Tweedy, and Claire Solot public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Council Member Agrimonti dedicated the meeting to Donna Miller, Linda Rawls, Amanda Peters, and Roberta “Bobbie” Morovitch. Council Member Lowe dedicated the meeting to Jim Tonery. Vice Mayor Barnett dedicated the meeting to Les Peterson.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1 Proclamation Honoring Julie Morrison for her Contributions and Dedication to the History of Sonoma Valley
Item 3.2 Proclamation Honoring Robert Parmelee for his Contributions and Dedication to the History of Sonoma Valley
Item 3.3 Presentation of the Downtown Parking Management Plan (Planning & Community Services Director)
Public Comment: Pat Pulverinti and Robert Frank.

Mayor Ding call for recess at 8:01 pm; Council reconvened at 8:10 pm.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Amending the City of Sonoma Conflict of Interest Code (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolution #46-2022.

Item 4.3: Designate Mayor Jack Ding as the City of Sonoma Voting Delegate for the 2022 Cal Cities Annual Conference (City Clerk)
Action: Mayor Ding was designated as the City of Sonoma Voting Delegate for the 2022 Cal Cities Annual Conference.

Item 4.4: Adopt a Resolution Making Changes to the Council Commission and Committee Appointment Policy to Remove the Community Service & Environment Commission, Add the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Commission, and Add the Climate Action Commission (City Clerk)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #47-2022.

Item 4.5: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of June 2022 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Report was accepted.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of August 3, 2022

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Update on the Sonoma Valley Field of Dreams Deferred Maintenance Contract (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Action: Update was provided.

Item 6.2: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Amending the Recreation and Community Services Program Funding and Policy Guidelines (Senior Management Analyst)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #48-2022.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to amend the Recreation and Community Services Program Funding and Policy Guidelines as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.3: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action on the Selection Process of an Executive Recruiting Firm for the City Manager Recruitment Including Contract Authorization (Interim City Manager)
Action: Council provided direction.

Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to provide authorization for the City Manager to enter a contract with WCBP for the City Manager recruitment process. Motion carried unanimously.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Clean Power meeting in July. Council Member Agrimonti attended a Zero Waste meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Manager Casey reported that the Draft Housing Element is available online for all stakeholders to review and comment on. City Clerk Barr reported that the PROS and Climate Commission application periods are now open.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 9:09 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of August 17, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Felder, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the agenda with item

4.4 pulled from consideration and continued to a subsequent meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Peter Fitzgerald and Katlyn Cornwall provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1 Proclamation in Honor of Women's Equality Day - August 26, 2022 Item 3.2 Presentation Recognizing Toby Ford-Monroe, Mason Matulaitis, and Nate Jordan for their Heroic Efforts in Saving the Life of Mikey Serbicki Item 3.3 Presentation Recognizing Bob and Kristy Brindley, just1mike Foundation for their Contributions to the Community with the Installation of the AED SaveStations at the Sonoma Valley High School
Item 3.4 Introduction of New City Staff (Interim City Manager)

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar with item 4.2 pulled for separate discussion and item 4.4 pulled from consideration. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Approve the City of Sonoma Responses to the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury 2021- 2022 for the following reports:1) “Affordable Housing: Monitoring and Compliance”; 2) “Affordable Housing: Past, Present and Future”; and 3) “What Happens When the Grand Jury Makes Recommendations” (Public Works Director/City Engineer and Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Approved as presented.

Public Comment: Katlyn Cornwall and Claudia Rannikar.

Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, Seconded by Council Member Agrimonti to approve the City of Sonoma’s responses to the Sonoma County Civil Grand Jury 2021-2022. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.3: Receive and Accept the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget Book (Interim City Manager and Deputy Finance Director)
Action: Fiscal Year 2022/23 Budget Book was accepted.

Item 4.4: Adopt a Resolution Adopting Terms and Conditions of Employment for Non-Represented Executive/At-Will, Management/Administrative, and Confidential Personnel and a Resolution Approving the Compensation Adjustments for the Non-Represented Confidential Personnel and Executive/At-Will, Management and Administrative Personnel and Implementing the Adjusted Salaries and Wages of the Non-Represented Confidential Personnel and Executive/At-Will, Management and Administrative Personnel (Interim City Manager and Human Resources Manager)
Action: Item was pulled from consideration.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of August 17, 2022
Item 4.5: Adopt Resolutions Approving the Tentative Agreement with Sonoma Employees Association (SEIU) 1021; for the period July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2025, and Implementing the Adjusted Salaries and Wages of those Employees and Rescinding all Prior Resolutions Regarding Fixing of Salaries & Wages (Interim City Manager and Human Resources Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #49-2022.

Item 4.6: Adopt a Resolution Adding a Regular Council Meeting on September 12, 2022, and Cancelling the Regular Council Meeting of September 7, 2022 (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolution #50-2022.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Direction to 1) Allocate the Required Funding and Staffing to Develop a Revised Parklet Program 2.0. 2) Determine if Developing a Revised Program Should Wait Until Spring 2023 to Evaluate Covid-19 Impacts During the Upcoming Winter; 3) Require Parklets Remaining after October 31, 2022, to Meet ADA Requirements and Established Standards for Parklets with a Platform; and 4) Expand the Scope of Work to Include the Sonoma Plaza Master Plan Process (Interim City Manager and Associate Planner)
Action: Council provided direction to staff.

Public Comment: Mark Bodenhamer, Claudia Ranniker, Evan Bowers, Ron Wellander, Claire Solot and Joel Hoyt.

Motion by Council Member Felder, Seconded by Council Member Agrimonti to discontinue the parklet program as of October 31, 2022, requiring businesses to completely remove the parklets as of November 30, 2022, and move forward with a Master Plan incorporating an Al Fresco Program at the new Council’s discretion. Motion fails 2-3 with Council Member Agrimonti and Council Member Felder voting YES, and Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, and Council Member Lowe voting NO.

Public Comment: Mark Bodenhamer
Motion by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to continue this item to the next Council meeting with the addition of a fifth option which is the possible discontinuation of the parklet program. Motion carried 4-1 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, and Council Member Lowe voting YES, and Council Member Felder voting NO.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Clean Power meeting on August 4, 2022.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Casey reminded Council that there is a 90-Day Goal setting session being held on 8/19/22.

The PROS and Climate Commission application period was also extended to August 26, 2022, as there weren’t enough applicants initially.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 8:39 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Monday, September 12, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of September 12, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe ABSENT: Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the agenda with Item 6.3 pulled from consideration and continued to the September 21, 2022, meeting. Motion carried 3-1-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES; Council Member Lowe voting NO; and Council Member Felder ABSENT.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Matt Meltzer, Kathy King, Durriya Syed and Claire Solot provided public comments.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
"Celebrate Sonoma" - Presentation of Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Roger and Diana Rhoten.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar with item 4.7 pulled for separate consideration. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Agrimonti, and Vice Mayor Barnett voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Guidelines for the Issuance of Proclamations, Ceremonial Documents, and Other City Recognitions (City Clerk)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #51-2022.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution Establishing Rules for Agendizing Council-Initiated Items on the City Council Meeting Agenda and Rescinding the Portions of Resolution #25-2011 Pertaining to the Same (City Clerk)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #52-2022.

Item 4.4: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of July 2022 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Report was accepted.

Item 4.5: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a contract with EDA Land Planning to analyze the existing conditions of the City’s cemetery and make recommendations for a phased approach to development and fiscal sustainability and approve a budget adjustment in the amount of $30,000 for the study.

Action: Adopted as Resolution #53-2022.

Item 4.6: Adopted a resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma authorizing the City Manager to apply for the EPA San Francisco Water Quality Improvement Fund Grant to fund required elements of the City’s Phase II MS4 Storm Water permit
Action: Adopted as Resolution #54-2022.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of September 12, 2022
Item 4.7: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of eighty-one (81) new Clean River Recycling Solutions waste receptacles in the amount of $123,619.00 to replace the outdated trash bins around the City of Sonoma Plaza.

Action: Item was pulled for separate discussion. Council gave direction to staff.

Public Comment: Matt Metzler and Sinjin Bain.

Item 4.8: Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the 2022 Citywide Slurry Seal Project No. 2201 Constructed by VSS International, Inc., Authorize the City Manager to Sign the NOC, and Direct the City Clerk to File the NOC at the County of Sonoma Recorder’s Office.

Action: Notice of Completion (NOC) was approved.

Item 4.9: Adopt a Resolution Approving Compensation Adjustments for the Non-Represented Confidential Personnel and Executive/At-Will, Management and Administrative Personnel, and Implementing the Adjusted Salaries and Wages of the Non-Represented Confidential Personnel and Executive/At-Will, Management and Administrative Personnel Action: Adopted as Resolution #55-2022.

5. PUBLIC HEARING

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Provide Direction to Staff to Provide Comments to Permit Sonoma (County of Sonoma) Regarding the Recently Released Public Review Draft Specific Plan (SP) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) Project
Action: Staff was directed to draft a letter to the County, on behalf of Council, and bring back on Consent at the next council meeting.

Public Comment: Robert Demler
Item 6.2: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Disbanding the Homeless Task Force and Establishing an Ad Hoc Advisory Subcommittee on Homelessness and Appoint Two Council Members to the Subcommittee (Interim City Manager)
Action: Task Force was disbanded, and Ad Hoc Committee was appointed.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to disband the Homeless Task Force and appoint Council Member Agrimonti and Vice Mayor Barnett to the Homelessness Ad Hoc Advisory subcommittee. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Agrimonti, and Vice Mayor Barnett voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

Item 6.3: Discussion, consideration and provide direction to staff to continue the Sonoma Al Fresco Program to April 1, 2023, as previously adopted or discontinue the program on an earlier date and/or commence the process to establish a Sonoma Plaza Master Plan.

Action: Item was pulled from consideration; to be brought back at the next council meeting.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Mayor Ding and Council Member Lowe attended the League of California Cities annual conference and reported out on information and resources which were provided. Council Member Lowe also participated in a call with the Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA).

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Casey reported that the Design Review and Historic Preservation Commission will be meeting to discuss adding ten new sites to the local inventory list. She also reported that LAFCO also approved the City’s Municipal Services Review which is the first since 2006.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
City Attorney Walters reported that he also attended the League of California Cities annual conference along with Mayor Ding and Council Member Lowe.

10. CLOSED SESSION
None.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022.
___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, September 21, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of September 21, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett to approve the agenda with Item 4.6 pulled from consideration. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
None.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
None.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar with item 4.5 pulled for separate consideration. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Designating the City of Sonoma as the Enforcement Agency for State Regulations on Single-use Foodware Accessory or Standard Condiments (Interim City Manager and Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #56-2022.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the County of Sonoma for Services Related to Municipal Elections and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Agreement (City Clerk)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #57-2022.

Item 4.4: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of August 2022 (Deputy Finance Director) Action: Report was accepted.

Item 4.5: Accept and Direct Staff to Transmit a Letter to Permit Sonoma (County of Sonoma) Regarding the Recently Released Public Review Draft Specific Plan (SP) and Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) for the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) Project (Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Letter was accepted with revisions.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to accept the letter with the suggested revisions. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.6: Adopt a Resolution in support of California Proposition 30, The Clean Air Initiative (Interim City Manager)
Action: Item was pulled from consideration under Approval of the Agenda.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of September 21, 2022

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Ratify Mayor's Ding Nominations to the Sonoma Valley Citizen's Advisory Commission (City Clerk) Action: The Mayor nominated Tom Rouse as the City’s Appointee and Donna Dambach as the Alternate.

Public Comment: Tom Rouse
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to ratify Mayor Ding’s nomination of Tom Rouse and Donna Dambach to the Sonoma Valley Citizen’s Advisory Commission. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.2: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Provide Direction to Staff to Continue the Sonoma Al Fresco Program to April 1, 2023, as Previously Adopted or Discontinue the Program on an Earlier Date and/or Commence the Process to Establish a Sonoma Plaza Master Plan (Interim City Manager and Associate Planner) Action: Council provided direction.

Public Comment: Cody Binkley, Mark Bodenheimer, Norma Folkenberg, Earl Gordon, Tom Rouse, Ron Wellander, and Claire Solot.

Motion by Council Member Felder, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to discontinue the parklet program on 10/31/22. Motion carried 3-2 with Council Member Felder, Vice Mayor Barnett, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES and Council Member Lowe and Mayor Ding voting NO.

Item 6.3: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Make Changes to the Council Commission and Committee Appointment Policy and Give Direction Regarding the Seating of the Newly Formed Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Commission and Climate Action Commission (Interim City Manager and City Clerk) Action: Council provided direction.

Public Comment: Robert Demler
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to postpone seating of the newly formed Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Commission and Climate Action Commission until the newly elected council members are sworn in. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.4: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Public Improvement Cost-Sharing Policy for the Construction, Repair, or Reconstruction of Certain Necessary Offsite Public Improvements and Authorizing the City Manager to Implement Said Policy (Public Works Director/City Engineer)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #58-2022.

Public Comment: Robert Demler and Ron Wellander.

Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Public Improvement Cost-Sharing Policy. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.5: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action Regarding the Beginning of a Process to Develop a Sonoma Plaza/Depot Park/Downtown Masterplan (Interim City Manager) Action: Council provided direction.

Public Comment: Robert Demler, Norma Folkenberg and Ron Wellander.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Lowe attended the Sebastiani Theater event as well as the Sonoma County Transportation Authority meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Three new staff members started this week and will be introduced at a future council meeting.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 9:36 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of October 5, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett to approve the agenda as presented.

Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Emily Rainey provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Mayor Ding dedicated the meeting to Barbara Amus.

3. PRESENTATIONS
“Celebrate Sonoma” – Presentation of Certificate of Recognition in Honor of Holly Kyle

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Felder, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Public Comment: Johanna Campa and Fred Allebach.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Contract with American Conservation Experience in the amount of $71,182.76 to Provide Trail Construction Services on the City of Sonoma Montini Preserve (Public Works Administrative & Project Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #59-2022.

Item 4.3: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute an Agreement with the Northern Sonoma County Water Conservation Program Which Would Provide $323,202.27 in Proposition 1 Grant Funding (Public Works Administrative & Project Manager) Action: Adopted as Resolution #60-2022.

Item 4.4: Adopt a Resolution Adding a Regular Council Meeting on December 14, 2022 (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolution #61-2022.

Item 4.5: Adopt a Resolution Approving Sonoma Valley High School for Temporary Use of City Streets on October 14, 2022, to Conduct the Annual Homecoming Parade and Permission to Up-light City Hall From October 10, 2022, Thru October 17, 2022, With Green Flood Lights (Senior Management Analyst)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #62-2022.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Recently Approved Municipal Services Report (MSR) Prepared by the Sonoma County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) for the City of Sonoma (Planning & Community Services Director)
Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of October5, 2022
Action: Council provided direction to Staff.

Public Comment: Jim McFadden and Fred Allebach
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Felder, to direct the Planning Commission to bring this item back for further discussion at the beginning of 2023 with the newly seated Council. Motion carried unanimously.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Lowe asked that the City be more sensitive and aware of other religious holidays when scheduling Council meetings. Council Member Lowe also pointed out that it is Clean Air Day today. Mayor Ding reported that he was invited and attended one of Governor Newsom’s roundtable meetings regarding infrastructure and broadband investments.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Casey reported that Chief Rodriguez will be stepping down as Police Chief as of November 30, 2022. The Police Department has two deputies ready to be interviewed; the interview process will start shortly. Applicants will go through two different interview panels, as well as be interviewed by the City Manager. The City Manager appoints the Police Chief. City Clerk Barr pointed out that timestamps have been added to all the agendas online.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 7:47 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, October 19, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of October 19, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe, Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Agrimonti to approve the agenda as presented with item 5.3 being removed and continued to the 11/16/22 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Jim Silverman, Sandra Zimmerman, Denise Ewings, Armando Zimmerman, and Claire Solot provided public comments.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1 Proclamation Proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month Item 3.2 Annual Report by the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and the Sonoma Tourism Improvement District
Item 3.3 Introduction of New Employees

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Felder, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with item 4.3 being pulled for separate discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of September 2022 Action: Report was accepted.

Item 4.3: Resolution of the City Council Approving the Purchase of New Computer Equipment and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Purchase Order with CDW-G for the Purchase of said Equipment at a Cost Not to Exceed $70,000
Action: Pulled for separate consideration. Adopted as Resolution #63-2022.

Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with item 4.3 being pulled for separate discussion. Motion carried unanimously.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
Item 5.1 Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 19 to amend Section 19.10 (Zones and Allowable Uses); Section 19.52.030 (Concurrent Permit Processing); and Section 19.92 (Definitions) and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment
Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Public Comment: Calum Weeks and Fred Allebach
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Felder, to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sonoma Municipal Code, Title 19 to amend Section 19.10 (Zones and Allowable Uses); Section

19.52.030 (Concurrent Permit Processing); and Section 19.92 (Definitions) and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Commented [RB1]: There needs to be a motion here.

Commented [MS2R2]: Done! Thanks for catching that.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of October 19, 2022
Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment as shown in the packet being modified to reflect exhibit A and amending 19.10.020 to clarify that single family residence in R-M and R-H would be allowed to continue as legal conforming uses. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to refer back to the planning commission regarding fourplex language and updating the use permit for residential hillside. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5.2 Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.25 (Flood Damage Prevention Regulations) and Adopt a New Chapter 14.25 (Floodplain Management Regulations) of the Sonoma Municipal Code to meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and the California Building Standards Code Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Public Comment: Fred Allebach and Armando Zimmerman
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.25 (Flood Damage Prevention Regulations) and Adopt a New Chapter 14.25 (Floodplain Regulations) of the Sonoma Municipal Code to meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and the California Building Standards Code. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 5.3 Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Amending Title 19, Chapter 19.40 (General Property Development and Use Standards) to remove subjective language and establish objective standards and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment.

Action: Item was pulled from consideration under Approval of the Agenda and continued to the 11/16/22 meeting.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.10 of the Sonoma Municipal Code and Reenacting a New Chapter 14.10 Adopting New Administrative Provisions and Adopting by Reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and Amendments Thereto (Development Services Director/Building Official)
Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Public Comment: Fred Allebach
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe, to Introduce an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.10 of the Sonoma Municipal Code and Reenacting a New Chapter 14.10 Adopting New Administrative Provisions and Adopting by Reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and Amendments Thereto. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor Ding called for a recess at 8:10 pm; Council reconvened at 8:18 pm.

Item 6.2 Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to:
1) Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.44.010, 2.48.020, 2.50.020, 2.56.020,

2.60.020, and 10.12.080 of the Sonoma Municipal Code Pertaining to the Composition of and Eligibility Requirements for the City's Commissions and Committees; and 2) Adopt a Resolution Amending the Council Commission and Committee Appointment Policy and the Commission Application (City Clerk)
Action: Ordinance was introduced; Adopted as Resolution #64-2022.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.44.010, 2.48.020, 2.50.020, 2.56.020, 2.60.020, and 10.12.080 of the Sonoma Municipal Code Pertaining to the Composition of and Eligibility Requirements for the City's Commissions and Committees.

Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Council Member Felder, to Adopt a Resolution Amending the Council Commission and Committee Appointment Policy and the Commission Application with the suggested revisions. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 6.3 Council Discussion, Consideration and Possible Action to Appoint Two Additional Councilmembers to a Police Chief Interview Panel Sub-Committee Action: Council appointed Vice Mayor Barnett and Council Member Felder to a subcommittee.

Public Comment: Armando Zimmerman
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to appoint Council Member Felder and Vice Mayor Barnett to a third Police Chief Interview Sub Committee. Motion carried unanimously.

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, seconded by Council Member Felder, to continue the meeting after 9 pm.

Motion carried unanimously.

Council Member Agrimonti attended a Continuum of Care Board meeting. Council Member Lowe reminded everyone that it is breast cancer awareness month and attended a Sonoma Valley Transportation Authority Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of October 19, 2022
meeting. Council Member Felder attended a Sonoma Clean Power Board meeting and Sonoma County Mayor and Councilmembers Association meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Casey reported draft downtown management plan has been posted on the city’s website and is available for public comment.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 9:30 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City Council:

Jack Ding, Mayor
Kelso Barnett, Vice Mayor
Madolyn Agrimonti
Robert Felder
Sandra Lowe

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, November 02, 2022

6:00PM Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting of November 02, 2022
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Ding called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.

PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS FOR ZOOM ATTENDANCE AT MEETINGS
Public Comment Process for ZOOM Attendance at Meetings

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Agrimonti, Council Member Lowe ABSENT: Council Member Felder

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
No reportable actions were taken in Closed Session.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Council Member Lowe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES and Council Member Felder being absent.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Robert Frank provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.

3. PRESENTATIONS
Item 3.1: Introduction of Interim Planning Director Laura Simpson (Interim City Manager) Item 3.2: Presentation on the Food Scrap-Kitchen Pail Giveaway by Travis Wagner, Sustainability Coordinator
Public Comment: Claire Solot
Item 3.3: Presentation from City of Sonoma Code Enforcement Department Public Comment: Robert Frank and Claire Solot

4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion by Council Member Agrimonti, seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented with item 4.2 being pulled for separate discussion. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

Item 4.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 4.2: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Title 19 to amend Section 19.10 (Zones and Allowable Uses); Section 19.52.030 (Concurrent Permit Processing); and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment. (Planning & Community Services Director) Action: Pulled for separate discussion. Adopted as Ordinance #12-2022.

Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, Seconded by Council Member Lowe to Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Title 19 to amend Section 19.10 (Zones and Allowable Uses); Section 19.52.030 (Concurrent Permit Processing); and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

Item 4.3: Adopt an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.44.010, 2.48.020, 2.50.020, 2.56.020, 2.60.020, and 10.12.080 of the Sonoma Municipal Code Pertaining to the Composition of and Eligibility Requirements for the City's Commissions and Committees (City Clerk and Assistant City Attorney)
Action: Adopted as Ordinance #10-2022.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of November 02, 2022
Item 4.4: Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.25 (Flood Damage Prevention Regulations) and Adopt a New Chapter 14.25 (Floodplain Management Regulations) of the Sonoma Municipal Code to meet the requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program and the California Building Standards Code. (Development Services Director/Building Official) Action: Adopted as Ordinance #11-2022.

Item 4.5: Adopt a Resolution Setting the Date and Time for Regular Council Meetings to Allow for Early Consideration of Closed Session Items (City Clerk) Action: Adopted as Resolution #65-2022.

Item 4.6: Introduce an Ordinance Amending Sections 2.48.020 and 2.50.020 of the Sonoma Municipal Code Pertaining to the Composition of and Eligibility Requirements for the City's Commissions (City Clerk)
Action: Ordinance was introduced.

Item 4.7: Adopt a Resolution Approving the Parcel Map No. 160 for the 2-Lot Residential Development known as Bevan Minor Subdivision located at 369 West Napa St, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Subdivision Improvement Agreement (Public Works Administrative & Project Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #66-2022.

5. PUBLIC HEARING
Item 5.1: Conduct a Public Hearing to Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.10 of the Sonoma Municipal Code and Reenacting a New Chapter 14.10 Adopting New Administrative Provisions and Adopting by Reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and Amendments thereto and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment. (Development Services Director/Building Official)
Action: Adopted as Ordinance #13-2022.

Public Comment: None.

Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, Seconded by Council Member Lowe to Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Chapter 14.10 of the Sonoma Municipal Code and Reenacting a New Chapter 14.10 Adopting New Administrative Provisions and Adopting by Reference Parts 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 of the 2022 California Building Standards Code and Amendments thereto and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

6. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 6.1: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to a Resolution Denying an Appeal by Heather Martindale of the Planning Commission’s Action to Approve Resolution No. 12 - 2022, on February 10, 2022, Relating to the Legal Nonconforming Status of a Pergola/Trellis/Arbor Located at 121 France Street (on the South Side of France Street Between Austin Avenue and Broadway) on Property Owned by Beth Harper in the Low Density Residential (LDR) Zoning District (APN: 018-352-049) (Planning & Community Services Director) Action: Adopted as Resolution #67-2022.

Public Comment: Richard Hicks and Lynn (no last name given) Motion by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Vice Mayor Barnett to a Resolution Denying an Appeal by Heather Martindale of the Planning Commission’s Action to Approve Resolution No. 12 - 2022, on February 10, 2022, Relating to the Legal Nonconforming Status of a Pergola/Trellis/Arbor Located at 121 France Street. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

Item 6.2: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jeffrey Walter as City Attorney and appointing David Ruderman as City Attorney, and Amending Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley’s Retainer Agreement with the City Accordingly (Interim City Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #68-2022.

Public Comment: Richard Hicks
Motion by Vice Mayor Barnett, Seconded by Council Member Lowe to Adopt a Resolution Accepting the Resignation of Jeffrey Walter as City Attorney and appointing David Ruderman as City Attorney, and Amending Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley’s Retainer Agreement with the City Accordingly. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES and Council Member Felder being absent.

Item 6.3: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action Regarding a City Historian Appointment Policy (Interim City Manager and City Clerk)
Action: Council provided direction.

Agenda Item #5.5:

Regular Meeting of November 02, 2022
Public Comment: Robert Frank and Patricia Cullinan
Mayor Ding called for a recess at 9:07 pm; Council reconvened at 9:14 pm.

Motion by Council Member Lowe, Seconded by Council Member Agrimonti, to continue the meeting after 9pm. Motion carried 4-0-1-0 with Mayor Ding, Vice Mayor Barnett, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Agrimonti voting YES; and Council Member Felder absent.

Item 6.4: Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action to Establish a Position of Protocol Chief for the City of Sonoma (Interim City Manager)
Action: Council provided direction.

Public Comment: Robert Frank and Patricia Cullinan

7. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS & COMMENTS
Council Member Lowe attended a Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Committee meeting, along with Council Member Felder. Mayor Ding attended Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting.

8. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Acting City Manager Casey provided an update on the disassembling of the parklets around the plaza.

9. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ding adjourned the meeting at 10:10 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the _____th day of __________ 2022. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #5.5:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Sue Casey
Agenda Item Title
Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of October 2022 Summary
The attached report shows disbursements for the month of October 2022.

Recommended Council Action
Accept report.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
Monthly Payables Report, October 2022
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Monthly Disbursements October 2022
Alignment with Council Goals:

Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:

CC:
n/a
Agenda Item #5.6:

CITY OF SONOMA

MONTHLY PAYABLES REPORT
October 2022
Check No. Vendor/Employee Transaction Description Amount 99529 Adam & Rebecca Ballew UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 82.40 99549 Aecom Technical Services, Inc. Professional Services PN140000 10/13/2022 9,308.00 99486 AG Security Services, Inc. Alarm 10/06/2022 1,467.53 99624 American Public Works Association Membership 10/27/2022 531.88 99624 American Public Works Association Membership 10/27/2022 531.87 Vendor Total 1,063.75
99555 Andrew Hening Homelessness Strategic Planning 10/13/2022 5,950.00 99488 ASCAP License Fee 10/06/2022 409.58
99593 AT&T September 2022 10/20/2022 820.21
99593 AT&T September 2022 10/20/2022 1,070.33
Vendor Total 1,890.54
99625 Bartlett Tree Experts Tree Work 10/27/2022 5,525.00 99489 Bay Area Barricade Service Supplies 10/06/2022 355.93 99490 Boldt Electric Co Electrical Services 10/06/2022 50.00 99490 Boldt Electric Co Electrical Services 10/06/2022 175.00 99550 Boldt Electric Co Electrical Services 10/13/2022 175.00 Vendor Total 400.00
99551 Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 10/13/2022 4,583.33 99491 California Building Standards Comm Building Standards Fee Q3 2022 10/06/2022 280.80 99552 Cal-Line Equipment Inc Supplies 10/13/2022 612.32 99561 Cathryn Martindale September 22 mileage 10/13/2022 52.63 99626 Cellhire USA LLC Statelite Phone Rental 10/27/2022 50.00 99531 Charles Campany UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 88.74
99492 Church's Tree Service Remove and replace banners 10/06/2022 1,200.00 99594 Coastland Civil Engineering Professional Services 10/20/2022 13,600.00 99595 Code Publishing Inc Municipal Code - Web Update 10/20/2022 988.50 99493 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC Legal Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 18,777.50 99493 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC Legal Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 5,349.05 99493 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC Legal Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 1,023.12 Vendor Total 25,149.67
99526 Columbia Electric, Inc Electricial Services 10/06/2022 850.00 99628 Comcast 0076402 Communications Oct 2022 10/27/2022 85.41 99596 Corelogic Solutions, Llc Assessor Parcel Subscription Sep 2022 10/20/2022 165.00 99597 County of Sonoma Information Systems Sep-22 10/20/2022 554.30 99629 CSI Paint Supplies 10/27/2022 782.01
99540 Dan & Alexis Martinez UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 90.53 99537 Darryll & Glenda Klaucke UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 107.61 99530 David Bohnen UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 107.61
99494 Department of Conservation Quarterly Seismic Hazard Mapping Fee 10/06/2022 231.89 99630 Department of Justice September 2022 Services 10/27/2022 294.00 99631 Dewitt's Tire Recycle and Auto Repair Tires 10/27/2022 258.50 99598 Division Of The State Architect DSA Q3 2022 10/20/2022 66.30 99632 Dynamic Dyzne Associates, Inc. Fryer Creek Bridge CIPT2 10/27/2022 55,847.43 99495 EDA Land Planning Cemetery Study 2022 10/06/2022 16,584.32 99496 EKI Environment & Water, Inc. Professional Services 10/06/2022 1,198.34 99497 Employee Relations, Inc. Professional Services 10/06/2022 172.77 99534 Eric Endlich UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 120.81
99599 Ferguson Waterworks #1423 Supplies 10/20/2022 6,077.30 Date

Agenda Item #5.6:

Check No. Vendor/Employee Transaction Description Date Amount 99533 Fran Cook UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 90.77
99532 Francine Clayton UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 98.79 99502 Frank P Loduca Project#9798-SSB Fryer Creek Bridge 10/06/2022 122,864.44 99498 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/06/2022 41.89 99553 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/13/2022 28.64 99553 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/13/2022 109.23 99553 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/13/2022 65.37 99553 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/13/2022 275.93 99553 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/13/2022 117.33 99553 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/13/2022 172.16 99600 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/20/2022 73.26 99633 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 44.92 99633 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 79.46 99633 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 14.75 99633 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 26.34 99633 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 31.87 99649 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 4.14 99649 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 45.00 99649 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 72.24 99649 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 10/27/2022 15.73 Vendor Total 1,218.26
99544 Gail Parkerson UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 77.16
99543 Gayle Olson UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 82.65
99650 Gemini Group CCR - Report Production 10/27/2022 2,955.00 99554 GHD SIDEWALK/PEDESTRIAN PROJECT NO. 2203 10/13/2022 3,604.68 99601 HdL Software LLC Payments Services Aug 2022 10/20/2022 167.62 99602 Infosend Inc. Data Processing September 2022 10/20/2022 3,306.31 99634 Interiors Incorporated Product Installation 10/27/2022 5,619.52 99499 Jeffries Public Safety Consulting Emergency Management 10/06/2022 533.00 99542 Jennifer Montgomery UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 128.02 99503 John Edward Marshall 2022 Farmers Market 10/06/2022 6,125.00 99557 Kingsley Bogard LLP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10/13/2022 7,413.00 99558 KLH Consulting Inc Billable Time 10/13/2022 14,363.65 99603 KLH Consulting Inc Billable Services 10/20/2022 5,841.18 Vendor Total 20,204.83
99500 Kone Inc September 2022 Maintenance 10/06/2022 308.66 99559 Lance Picotte Safety Consulting PW Training 10/13/2022 1,700.00 99501 Larsengines Parts & Supplies 10/06/2022 2,220.36
99560 Larsengines Tools 10/13/2022 1,712.99
Vendor Total 3,933.35
99605 MacLean Meyn Safety Boot Purchase 10/20/2022 272.50 99487 Madolyn Agrimonti Supplies 10/06/2022 141.69
99538 Maffei Trust UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 75.79
99536 Margaret Kitsoulis UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 16.73 99504 Maria Claudia Mendoza-Carruth Translation and Interpreting Services 10/06/2022 1,135.00 99604 Melissa Garcia, Cheif Deputy Assessor-Clerk Supplies 10/20/2022 189.88 99541 Mitchell Investment LLC UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 128.25 99606 Moe Engineering, Inc. Engineering Services Sep 2022 10/20/2022 4,697.75 99635 Moe Engineering, Inc. Engineering Services 10/27/2022 15,206.50 Vendor Total 19,904.25
99562 Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. Supplies 10/13/2022 128.30 99607 Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. Tools 10/20/2022 2,151.07 Vendor Total 2,279.37
99563 Napa Auto Parts Supplies 10/13/2022 630.25
99563 Napa Auto Parts Supplies 10/13/2022 52.32
Vendor Total 682.57
99505 North Bay Monument Inc Lettering/Engraving Services 10/06/2022 3,210.00 99506 Nyberg Landscaping Monthy Maintenance Aug 2022 10/06/2022 600.00 99608 Office Depot - City Supplies 10/20/2022 364.13
99651 Office Depot - City Supplies 10/27/2022 24.39
Vendor Total 388.52

City Of Sonoma
Monthly Payable Report
October 2022
Agenda Item #5.6:

Check No. Vendor/Employee Transaction Description Date Amount 99564 O'Reilly Auto Parts Supplies 10/13/2022 260.52
99564 O'Reilly Auto Parts Supplies 10/13/2022 20.72
99609 O'Reilly Auto Parts Supplies 10/20/2022 87.15
Vendor Total 368.39
99565 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities 10/13/2022 906.47 99565 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities 10/13/2022 472.25 99565 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities 10/13/2022 4,757.45 99565 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities 10/13/2022 3,430.22 99565 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities 10/13/2022 12,752.72 Vendor Total 22,319.11
99610 Page and Turnbull Professional Services Sep 2022 10/20/2022 900.00 99627 Paul Chakmak Turf Rebate 10/27/2022 1,000.00
99535 Peter Kelleher UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 89.60
99507 Peterson Mechanical Inc HVAC Services 10/06/2022 282.50 99507 Peterson Mechanical Inc HVAC Services 10/06/2022 512.50 99527 Peterson Mechanical Inc HVAC Services 10/06/2022 2,202.23 Vendor Total 2,997.23
99508 Pool Mart Supplies 10/06/2022 454.58
99566 Pool Mart Supplies 10/13/2022 110.42
99566 Pool Mart Supplies 10/13/2022 151.55
99611 Pool Mart Supplies 10/20/2022 151.55
Vendor Total 868.10
99509 ProudCity Annual Subscription 10/06/2022 1,505.00 99612 Public Agency Retirement Services Fees Aug 2022 10/20/2022 300.00 99510 Ready Refresh 0028300440 Water 10/06/2022 151.47
99567 Ready Refresh 0028300440 Water 10/13/2022 160.26
99613 Ready Refresh 0028300440 Water Dispenser Refill 10/20/2022 15.43 Vendor Total 327.16
99511 Redwood Region - Porsche Club of America Post Event Refund Concours Redwood Region 10/06/2022 200.00 99528 Reina Ansulo UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 114.72
99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 5.68 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 6.12 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 5.11 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 11.08 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 1.70 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 18.32 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 12.78 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 6.67 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 10.79 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 8.80 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 0.85 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 1.42 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 4.40 99614 REMIF Employee Assitant Program Nov 2022 10/20/2022 22.72 Vendor Total 116.44
99539 Remy Mansour UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 113.70
99636 Republic Services of Sonoma County Waste/ Recycling Services 10/27/2022 671.39 99636 Republic Services of Sonoma County Waste/ Recycling Services 10/27/2022 470.55 99636 Republic Services of Sonoma County Waste/ Recycling Services 10/27/2022 494.48 Vendor Total 1,636.42
99615 Ricoh USA, inc Docuware Support Renewal 10/20/2022 3,816.00 99616 Ricoh Usa, Inc US4 Copier Lease/Maintenance 10/20/2022 270.17 99616 Ricoh Usa, Inc US4 Copier Lease/Maintenance 10/20/2022 1,621.06 99616 Ricoh Usa, Inc US4 Copier Lease/Maintenance 10/20/2022 810.53 99617 Ricoh USA, Inc. US2 Copier Lease/Maintenence 10/20/2022 212.43 99618 Ricoh USA, Inc. US3 Copier Lease/Maintenance 10/20/2022 291.24 Vendor Total 7,021.43
99568 RingCentral Inc Phones 10/13/2022 1,810.25
99512 Rise Housing Solutions, Inc. Contract services 10/06/2022 2,548.75 99637 Robert A. Smith Youth & Family Services 10/27/2022 10,833.34 99569 Sebastiani Building Investors Monthly lease payment 10/13/2022 5,990.00 99547 Sergio Villasenor UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 68.19 99570 SF Regional Water Board Quilty Control Board Chase Street Bridge 10/13/2022 2,417.00 99571 Shred-It USA Shreding Service 10/13/2022 73.82
99513 Soiland Co, Inc Supplies 10/06/2022 295.37
99514 Sonoma Auto Parts Supplies 10/06/2022 54.59
99572 Sonoma Auto Parts Supplies 10/13/2022 120.94
99652 Sonoma Auto Parts Supplies 10/27/2022 109.00
Vendor Total 284.53

City Of Sonoma
Monthly Payable Report
October 2022
Agenda Item #5.6:

Check No. Vendor/Employee Transaction Description Date Amount 99573 Sonoma Community Center FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 10/13/2022 3,333.33 99574 Sonoma County Transit Sonoma Shuttle City Share 30% 10/13/2022 3,861.39 99638 Sonoma County Transportation Authority FY22-23 City Contributions to SCTA 10/27/2022 7,615.00 99575 Sonoma County Water Agency Monthly Water Purchase 8/31-9/29/22 10/13/2022 126,495.72 99576 Sonoma Ecology Center FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 10/13/2022 2,083.33 99515 Sonoma Embroidery Uniform 10/06/2022 9.00
99515 Sonoma Embroidery Uniform 10/06/2022 217.00
99515 Sonoma Embroidery Uniform 10/06/2022 117.00
Vendor Total 343.00
99577 Sonoma Materials Inc Supplies 10/13/2022 621.99
99578 Sonoma Paint Center Inc Supplies 10/13/2022 28.34 99579 Sonoma Tourism Improvement Dist. TID Receipts September 2022 10/13/2022 99,008.13 99580 Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce Business & Economic Vitality Svcs, FY22-23 10/13/2022 10,416.66 99619 Sonoma Valley Community Communications production 10/20/2022 4,833.33 99620 Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Red & White Ball Event Refund 10/20/2022 900.00 99639 Sonoma Valley Health & Recreation Association FY22/23 City Sponsorship Sonoma Splash 10/27/2022 25,000.00 99546 Sonoma Valley Hospital UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 151.25 99640 Sonoma Valley Sun Compost Pail Campaign 10/27/2022 900.00 99581 Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau FY22-23, Monthly Payment Per Contract 10/13/2022 8,333.33 99621 Springbrook Software LLC Extended Budget Training 10/20/2022 567.00 99516 Staples Advantage Supplies 10/06/2022 47.97
99641 Staples Advantage Supplies 10/27/2022 25.38
Vendor Total 73.35
99548 Teresa Woods UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 35.75
99517 The Rental Place Rental 10/06/2022 275.00
99517 The Rental Place Rental 10/06/2022 275.00
99582 The Rental Place Tools Rental 10/13/2022 60.00
99643 The Rental Place Supplies 10/27/2022 308.00
Vendor Total 918.00
99518 Thunderbird Communications Inc Engineering Services 10/06/2022 6,536.90 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 509.90 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 1,763.18 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 3,523.22 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 2,503.33 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 1,325.97 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 439.98 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 2,368.60 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 998.49 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 46.05 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 1,288.15 99519 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System City CalCard Purchase 10/06/2022 120.00 Vendor Total 14,886.87
99520 Uline supplies 10/06/2022 339.21
99520 Uline supplies 10/06/2022 95.39
99520 Uline supplies 10/06/2022 1,610.09
99583 Uline supplies 10/13/2022 2,520.08
Vendor Total 4,564.77
99521 Universal Building Services Janitorial Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 945.00 99521 Universal Building Services Janitorial Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 170.00 99521 Universal Building Services Janitorial Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 170.00 99521 Universal Building Services Janitorial Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 2,298.00 99521 Universal Building Services Janitorial Services Aug 2022 10/06/2022 170.00 Vendor Total 3,753.00
99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 921.34
99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 859.45
99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 5,956.92 99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 2,285.40 99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 46.60
99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 278.53
99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 683.80
99584 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 10/13/2022 1,845.62 Vendor Total 12,877.66
99644 USA Sports & Entertainment LLC Event Refund Wine Country Half Marathon 10/27/2022 300.00 99585 USABluebook Supplies 10/13/2022 5,190.93
99645 Veracity Plumbing Permit Withdrawn- Deposit refunded 10/27/2022 100.00

City Of Sonoma
Monthly Payable Report
October 2022
Agenda Item #5.6:

Check No. Vendor/Employee Transaction Description Date Amount 99522 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/06/2022 473.90
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 121.50
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 40.50
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 359.99
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 1,043.39
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 385.93
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 55.44
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 336.25
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 31.47
99586 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 10/13/2022 239.71
Vendor Total 3,088.08
99545 Vicki Saltzer Lamb UB Refund Check 10/06/2022 128.02 99587 Vintage House FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 10/13/2022 3,333.33 99646 Waste Management Disposal Service September 2022 10/27/2022 71.62 99646 Waste Management Disposal Service September 2022 10/27/2022 71.63 Vendor Total 143.25
99523 Watersavers Irrigation Supplies 10/06/2022 895.50 99524 waterTALENT, LLC Temporary Staffing WE 9/25/22 10/06/2022 14,639.25 99588 Wine Country Sanitary City Party 10/13/2022 1,008.25 99647 Wittman Enterprises, LLC EMS Billing Sep 2022 10/27/2022 33,080.41 99525 W-Trans Contract Services 10/06/2022 612.50
99648 W-Trans Parking Zoning Code Update 10/27/2022 3,923.82 Vendor Total 4,536.32
Vendor Totals $ 834,888.45
Employee Payroll and Benefits $ 426,043.18
$ 1,260,931.63

City Of Sonoma
Monthly Payable Report
October 2022
Agenda Item #5.6:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Planning and Community Services
Staff Contact
David A. Storer, AICP, Director, Kristina Tierney,
Associate Planner
Agenda Item Title
Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Amending Title 19, Chapter 19.40 (General Property Development and Use Standards) to remove subjective language and establish objective standards and Finding this Action is Exempt from Further Environmental Review Under the General Rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) That CEQA Only Applies to Projects that have the Potential for Causing a Significant Effect on the Environment.

Summary
In recent years, the State has enacted a number of new laws to increase housing supply and affordability and reduce obstacles to housing production. Pursuant to State law the City is required to rely on objective standards for the review and approval of housing development projects. The proposed ordinance would establish objective standards for Chapter 19.40 (General Development Standards), which addresses a variety of issues including:
• Creekside development
• Exterior lighting
• Height measurement and height limit exceptions
• Hillside development
• Landscape standards
• Open space for multifamily residential projects
• Open space for commercial and mixed use projects
• Performance standards
• Screening and buffering
• Setback regulations and exceptions
• Undergrounding of utilities
• Protection of scenic vistas
The proposed ordinance was reviewed by the Planning Commission on September 15, 2022.

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the proposed ordinance be forwarded to City Council for introduction.

Recommended Council Action
Introduce the ordinance.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion
Agenda Item #6.1:

Financial Impact
None
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
General Development Standards_November 16 22 CC Introduction Alignment with Council Goals:

Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:

CC:
n/a
Agenda Item #6.1:

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ORDINANCE NO.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA

AMENDING THE CITY OF SONOMA MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING
AMENDING TITLE 19, CHAPTER 19.40 (GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS) AND CHAPTER 19.92 (DEFINITIONS) TO REMOVE

SUBJECTIVE LANGUAGE AND ESTABLISH OBJECTIVE STANDARDS AND

FINDING THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL

REVIEW UNDER THE GENERAL RULE IN CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3) THAT CEQA ONLY

APPLIES TO PROJECTS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CAUSING A SIGNIFICANT EFFECT ON THE ENVIRONMENT.

WHEREAS, the California Legislature has declared that there is a severe shortage of affordable housing and has changed laws to expedite the local residential development process; and WHEREAS, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several housing bills into law (SB 13, SB 330, AB 68, AB 881, AB 587 and AB 670) in fall of 2019 that amend California Government Code requiring the City to modify local regulations to further facilitate development of housing; and WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme to facilitate the construction of housing to comply with State law; and
WHEREAS, the Sonoma City Council and Planning Commission have independently discussed the need for updates to the Development Code for greater clarity, consistency and ease of use and understanding. The City Council created an Ad Hoc Committee composed of Vice Mayor Barnett and Councilmember Felder. The Ad Hoc Committee has reviewed and recommended the proposed amendments to the Sonoma Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would replace subjective design guidelines with objective standards, which would improve clarity; and
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2022, the Planning Commission discussed amendments including Chapter 19.40 (General Property Development and Use Standards) and Chapter 19.92 (Definitions); and WHEREAS, the City Council found this Action to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Pub. Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) (“CEQA”) and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal.

Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15000 et seq.), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15282(h) and 15061(b) (3) prior to taking action; and
WHEREAS, on November 16, 2022, the City Council considered amendments to the Sonoma Municipal Code, consistent with the applicable policies of the Sonoma General Plan; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Sonoma Municipal Code are consistent with State Law.

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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS
The Sonoma Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:

A. Section 19.40 (General Property Development and Use Standards) is amended as follows:

Chapter 19.40

GENERAL PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT AND USE STANDARDS

19.40.010 Purpose and applicability.

A. Purpose. The provisions of this chapter are intended to ensure that new or modified uses and development produce an environment of stable and desirable character which is harmonious with existing and future development, and protects the use and enjoyment of neighboring properties, consistent with the General Plan.

B. Applicability.

1. All Zoning Districts. The standards of this chapter apply to all zoning districts (e.g., residential, commercial, mixed use manufacturing, etc.), and therefore, are combined in this chapter.

2. Considered in Combination. These standards shall be considered in combination with the standards for each zoning district in Division II, Community Design, and for each subarea in Division III, Project Design.

3. In Case of Conflict. Where there may be a conflict, the standards specific to the zoning district shall override these general standards.

4. Compliance. All new or modified structures and uses shall comply with the standards of this chapter as determined applicable by the city planner, except as specified in Chapter 19.82 SMC, Nonconforming Structures, Uses and Parcels. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

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19.40.020 Creekside development.

A. Purpose. Creek corridor habitats support plants and animals; recharge aquifers; and filter some pollutants. Creek corridors are valuable as open space areas, and are of recreational and scenic interest. For these reasons, and in compliance with state and national regulations governing residential and urban impacts on our streams (primary, secondary, tertiary, and any sites with hydrological nexus with waters of the US), wetland, and waters of the United States, it is the intent of the city to provide adequate buffer areas between creek corridors and adjacent development in compliance with state and federal regulations in order to protect this valuable community resource as a natural, scenic, and recreational amenity.

B. Applicability. The provisions of this section apply to any property adjoining or including any of the following waterways creeks including :

1. Sonoma Creek;, 2. Nathanson Creek,; and 3. Fryer Creek.

C. Streambed Analysis. At the time of permit application, applicants with parcels adjoining any of the above specified waterways creeks shall provide may be required to prepare a site-specific streambed analysis prepared by a hydrologist, civil engineer, or other qualified professional to determine the precise boundary/top of bank of the waterway creek. If required, a The streambed analysis shall should normally include:

1. Detailed mapping of at least 1:100 scale showing topography, drainage features, and the creek feature(s);

2. Identification of drainage features present on site, including the direction and flow of overland flows (i.e., stormwater), material run-off from the site, or immediately adjacent to the site, or otherwise relevant to the scope of the permit application;

3. The need for mitigation measures (e.g., rip-rap, energy dissipation structures or flow stabilizing devices) to keep flow velocities close to at pre-development levels; and

4. Other information that the city planner or reviewing staff determines is necessary to properly analyze and mitigate potential impacts of the proposed development on the waterway creek; and
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5. Presence and species of all trees along the creek corridor withing the parcel, and their diameter at breast height (DBH) and including trees outside of creek setback when the canopy cover over contributes to creek habitats, as well as shrubs and herbaceous species of concern.

The requirement for a streambed analysis may be waived by the city planner or the planning commission, as applicable, if it is determined that the project, because of its size, location, or design will not have a significant impact on the waterway, or that sufficient information already exists and that further analysis is not necessary.

D. Creekside Development Standards. The following standards shall be implemented by the applicable review authority in the review of any planning permit or building permit involving development or other activity within the creek setback, as set forth below.

1. A minimum 30-foot wide setback from the top of bank shall be required for all creeks (primary, secondary, tertiary) and wetland features zoning districts, except along Sonoma Creek, where a 50-foot setback shall be required. Additional setback area may be necessary to protect sensitive environmental resources (e.g., vernal pools, seasonal and ephemeral wetlands, springs, presence of listed species, use of habitat by listed species, or due to impact or drainage impacting neighboring properties). Setbacks adjacent to creekside paths or open spaces shall be measured from the outside boundary of the path or open space.

2. No structure, fence, parking access, parking space(s), paved areas, or swimming pool shall be constructed within a creek or creekside setback area, alteration or clearing of creekside vegetation unless a variance use permit is obtained in compliance with SMC 19.54.060 Variances.19.54.040, Use permits.

3. No grading or filling, planting of exotic/nonnative or nonriparian plant species, or removal of native vegetation shall occur within a creek or creekside, wetland, or other setback area.

4. Where drainage improvements are required within the setback area and permitted or approved by the regulating state or federal agency, they shall be placed in the least visible locations and naturalized through the use of river rock, earthtone concrete, and landscaping with native plant materials.

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5. Within creek setback areas, only the use of permeable surfaces (e.g., wood decks, sand-joined bricks, and stone walkways) shall be utilized incorporated into a project’s design, where feasible, in order to minimize off-site flows and to facilitate the absorption of water into the ground.

6. Dedications, where consistent with the Circulation Element of the city’s General Plan and the Bicycle Plan, shall be required by the planning commission for all land use activities requiring a discretionary permit (e.g., use permits, planned development permits, etc.).

7. Public access and visibility to creeks, and the separation of residences and other uses from creeks shall be provided through the use of single-loaded frontage roads in combination with multi-use trails.

8. Development shall be oriented to creeks for access and visibility.

Developments that backup to creeks are prohibited unless the creek features are a discrete portion of the stormwater system infrastructure (i.e., an open ditch with natural features and habitat benefits of a natural stream).

9. The provision of multi-purpose creekside trails and public open space is required outside of the riparian habitat area. Open space areas shall include planting for riparian enhancement with native shrubs and trees, paths and trails, lighting, benches, play and exercise equipment, and trash receptacles.

10. Creekside trails shall link to other trail and open space systems that are existing or planned in the surrounding area as shown in the Circulation Element of the General Plan.

11. Fences. Fencing shall not be located in the creek corridor. Fencing shall be parallel to the creek corridor, shall not bisect a creek and shall be located outside required setbacks. Fencing footings and fence structures may not encroach into creek setbacks.

12. All required regulatory agency permits (Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Regional Water Quality Control Board) shall be obtained and required as a condition of approval as applicable.

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13 6. Land use changes within the setback area that cause an increase in impervious surfaces or sedimentation may result in channel erosion, scour, or undercutting of the creek bank or bed. This may require measures to stabilize the creek’s bank. a. Creek rehabilitation is the preferred method of stabilization. The objective is to maintain the natural character of the creek and riparian area. The process may include enlarging the channel at points of obstruction, clearing obstructions at points of constriction, limitation of use in areas of excessive erosion, and restoration of riparian vegetation. Low impact practices including stabilization with jute netting and willow staking, and planting of native species endemic to our creeks are encouraged.
b. Concrete channels, retention walls of any kind, and other mechanical measures of stabilization shall not be used unless no other alternative exists as determined by the regulating agencies, and is permitted by state and federal regulators, as relevant to the natural resource impacted/to be impacted.
c. If a creek bank stabilization other than rehabilitation or vegetative method is required, hand-placed stone or rock rip-rap with native plantings are the preferred methods.

E. Modifications to Creekside Development Standards. The planning commission may modify the creekside development standards outlined in subsection (D) of this section in compliance with SMC 19.54.060 Variances.19.54.040, Use permits.

F. Creekside Development Guidelines. The following guidelines shall be considered by the applicable review authority in the review of any discretionary planning permit involving development or other activity within the creek setback, as set forth below.

1. Setbacks may be required for all ministerial projects (e.g., building permits, etc.). Dedications, where consistent with the Circulation Element of Agenda Item #6.1:

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the city’s General Plan and the Bicycle Plan, may be required by the planning commission for all land use activities requiring a discretionary permit (e.g., use permits, planned development permits, etc.), if warranted by the nature and intensity of the proposed use.

2. Public access and visibility to creeks, and the separation of residences and other uses from creeks should be provided through the use of single-loaded frontage roads in combination with multi-use trails.

3. Development should be oriented to creeks for access and visibility whenever possible. Developments that backup to creeks are discouraged.

4. The provision of multi-purpose creekside trails and public open space is strongly encouraged outside of the riparian habitat area. Open space areas should include planting for riparian enhancement with native shrubs and trees, paths and trails, lighting, benches, play and exercise equipment, and trash receptacles.

5. Creekside trails should link to other trail and open space systems that are existing or planned in the surrounding area as shown in the Circulation Element of the General Plan.

G. Findings and Decision. In addition to those findings identified in SMC

19.54.060(E), Tthe following findings must shall be made, in addition to those identified in SMC 19.54.060 19.54.040(E), Findings, Decision, to approve a variance conditional use permit for the modification of creekside development standards:

1. The creek bank in the vicinity of the modification has been demonstrated as being historically stable; and

2. Riparian resources will not be significantly diminished by the modification. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).; and

3. The regulating agency approves or waives the variance through an approved and legal permit process.

19.40.030 Exterior lighting.

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historic preservation commission through the review of discretionary planning permits. These provisions shall not apply to ministerial permits, except for the standards set forth in subsection (E) of this section.

A. Exterior Fixtures. Lighting fixtures shall be architecturally compatible with the character of the surrounding structure(s) and shall be energy efficient. Fixtures shall be appropriate in height, intensity, and scale to the use they are serving.

Generally, Ppole-mounted fixtures shall be low in height (up to 1520 feet) and shall be equipped with light shields to reduce or eliminate light spillage beyond the project’s boundaries.

B. Intensity. The electrical or lighting plan shall demonstrate the dispersal of light on the ground surface and compliance with the requirements of this section.

Parking Lot: The level of parking lot light projected onto any ground or wall surface shall not be less than two footcandles nor more than five footcandles at the base of the light fixture.

Pedestrian Courts, Plazas, and Walkways: Pedestrian courts, plazas, and walkways shall have a maximum light level at the ground surface of one footcandle. The electrical or lighting plan shall demonstrate the dispersal of light on the ground surface and compliance with the requirements of this section.

Building-mounted lights: Building-mounted decorative lights shall not exceed five footcandles measured five feet from the light source.

Light schedules, programs and timers: Lights shall have timers that reduces or turns off the light fixture or fixtures when businesses are closed, residents are not commonly active, and when nocturnal animals and insects are commonly active, between the hours of 10pm-6am every day.

C. Security Lighting. Security lighting shall be provided in all nonresidential zoning districts at building entrances/exits. Security lighting shall provide a minimum of two footcandles and a maximum of three footcandles at the ground level of the entrance.

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property line. This requirement shall not apply to single-family residential uses, traffic safety lighting, or public street lighting.

E. Height. Light standards shall should not normally exceed 15 feet in height, especially within and adjacent to residential developments. The review authority may allow taller standards in large parking lots that are not adjacent to residential uses or in other special settings.

F. Recreational Court Lighting. The following standards shall apply to the lighting of outdoor recreational courts:

1. Type. Fixtures shall be of a type that is rectangular on a horizontal plane. The outside of the fixture, arm, and supporting pole shall be coated with a dark, low reflectance material;

2. Location. Light fixtures shall not be located closer than 10 feet to the nearest property line;

3. Height. The maximum height of the light fixtures shall be 15 18 feet measured from the court surface;

4. Number. Not more than one light fixture for each 900 square feet of court surface is allowed, with a maximum of eight poles and fixtures for each recreational court;

5. Supports. Light fixtures shall be supported by an arm extending at least four feet from a support pole;

6. Design. Light fixtures shall be designed, constructed, mounted, and maintained so that, with appropriate shielding, the light source is completely cut off when viewed from any point five feet or more beyond the property lines of the subject parcel. The incident light level at a property line shall not exceed one footcandle measured from finished grade to a height of 12 feet. The incident light level upon any habitable structure on an adjoining property shall not exceed 0.05 footcandle;

7. Hours of Operation. Recreational court lighting shall not be operated between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays;
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8. Coating of Surface. In the event that an illuminated court surface is visible from another parcel, the court surface shall be treated with a low reflectance, dark-colored coating; and

9. Waiver of Provisions. Provisions of this subsection may be waived or modified by the planning commission through the approval of an exception in compliance with SMC 19.54.050. (Ord. 06-2013 § 3, 2013; amended during June 2011 supplement; Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.040 Structure Height measurement and height limit exceptions.

All structures shall meet the following standards relating to height, except for fences and walls, which shall comply with Chapter 19.46 SMC, Fences, Hedges and Walls.

A. Maximum Height. The height of structures shall not exceed the standards established by Division III, Project Design. The maximum height shall be measured as the vertical distance from the finished grade of the site to an imaginary plane located the allowed number of feet above and parallel to the grade. See Figure 4-1. Structures in hillside areas shall comply with the height regulations identified in SMC 19.40.050, Hillside development.

B. Exceptions to Height Limits. Exceptions to the height limits for structures shall apply in the following manner:

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1. Third-Floor Residential Units. Within the Commercial, Gateway Commercial, and Mixed Use zoning districts, a maximum height of 36 feet may be allowed in order to accommodate a third-floor of multifamily residential development. The allowance of this additional height shall be subject to an exception use permit review, in compliance with SMC 19.54.050.

2. Elevator Penthouses and Other Roof-Mounted Structures. Roof-mounted structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, tanks, ventilating fans, or similar equipment shall be allowed, up to a maximum of five feet above the allowed structure height. The total square footage of all structures above the allowed height shall not exceed 25 percent of the total roof area of the main structure.

3. Chimneys, Spires, Antennas, Etc. Chimneys, flag poles, antennas and similar structures shall be allowed, up to a maximum of eight feet above the allowed structure height.

4. Additional Height. Additional height or roof area may be allowed subject to the approval of an exception in compliance with SMC 19.54.050. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.050 Hillside development.

A. Purpose. This section establishes standards regulations and guidelines to preserve and protect views to and from the hillside areas within the city, to preserve significant topographical features and habitats, and to maintain the identity, character, and environmental quality of the city.

B. Applicability.

1. Hillside Areas and Hillside Zoning District. The standards and guidelines contained in this section apply to all uses and structures within areas that have a slope of 10 percent or greater, or areas with slopes that exceed 15 percent over 25 percent or more of the site and to all development within the Hillside zoning district.

2. Basis for Slope Determinations. For the purpose of this section, slope shall be computed on the natural slope of the land before grading, as determined from a topographic map having a scale of not less than one inch equals 100 feet and a contour interval of not more than five feet.

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3. Conditional Use Permit Required. New development within a hillside area shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit in compliance with SMC 19.54.040.

C. Additional Application Requirements. In addition to the standard application submittal requirements, the city council or planning commission may, by resolution, establish additional informational requirements for applications involving hillside development.

D. Development Standards.

1. Structure Height. The height of structures in a hillside area shall not exceed the maximum established by the applicable zoning district. Measurement of structure height shall be as provided in SMC 19.40.040, Height measurement and height limit exceptions.

2. Grading and Drainage.
a. Grading shall be designed to:
i. Conserve natural topographic features and appearances by minimizing the amount of cut and fill and by means of land form grading to blend graded slopes and benches with the natural topography; and
ii. Retain major natural topographic features (i.e., canyons, knolls, ridgelines, depressions, drainages, and prominent landmarks).
b. All graded areas shall be protected from wind and water erosion. Interim erosion control plans shall be required, certified by the project engineer, and reviewed and approved by the city engineer.
c. Slopes created by grading shall not exceed a ratio of 23:1, unless without a soils report and stabilization study indicating a greater permissible slope and shall not exceed 30 feet in height between terraces or benches.

3. Street Layout. To the extent feasible based on property conditions, streets shall follow the natural contours of the terrain in order to minimize the need for grading.

Cul-de-sacs and loop roads are encouraged where necessary to fit the natural topography subject to the approval of the city engineer and fire department.

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E. Design Standards Guidelines. Within the hillside area and the Hillside zoning district, the following design standards guidelines shall should be implemented whenever applicable:

1. Terrain Alteration. The project shall should be designed to fit the terrain rather than altering the terrain to fit the project. Development patterns that form visually protruding or steeply cut slopes for roads or lots shall be avoided.

2. Lot Pad Grading. Lot pad grading shall should be limited to the boundaries of the structure’s foundation, vehicle parking space and a yard area as shown on the approved grading plan. Pads should not exceed 5,000 square feet in total area per parcel, including access road or driveways.

3. Site and Structure Design. Site design shall should utilize varying structure heights and setbacks, split-level foundations, and retaining walls to terrace structures with the direction of the slope.

4. Lot Line Locations. Lot lines shall should be placed at the top of slope areas to help ensure that the slope will not be neglected by the uphill owner.

5. Design and Location of Structures.
a. The form, mass, and profile of the individual buildings and architectural features shall should be designed to blend with the natural terrain and preserve the character and profile of the natural slope. Techniques that shall should be utilized considered include:
i. Split pads, stepped footings, and grade separations to permit structure to step up the natural slope;
ii. Detaching parts of a dwelling (e.g., garage); and
iii. Avoiding the use of gable ends on downhill elevations. The slope of the roof shall should be oriented in the same direction as the natural slope. b. Excavate underground or utilize below grade rooms to reduce the visual bulk of a structure.
c. Use roofs on lower levels as open space decks for upper levels.

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d. Exterior structural supports and undersides of floors and decks not enclosed by walls are not permitted unless may be permitted provided fire safety and aesthetic considerations have been adequately addressed. e. Building materials and color schemes shall should blend with the natural landscape of earth tones and natural vegetative growth.

6. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls that result in large uniform planes shall be avoided.

Retaining walls shall be divided into elements and terraces with landscaping to screen them from view. Generally, no No retaining wall shall should be higher than five feet. When a series of retaining walls is required, each individual retaining wall shall should be separated from adjacent walls by a minimum of five feet, surfaces will be planted, and drainage solutions will prevent water from cascading over the retaining walls and scouring sediments or plant materials from adjacent or lower elevation topographical features.

7. Slope Restoration. Transitional slopes shall be replanted with drought-tolerant self-sufficient trees, shrubs, and ground cover that are compatible with existing surrounding vegetation in order to enhance the blending of manufactured constructed and natural slopes.

8. Reduced Public Street Widths. On-street parking lanes may be omitted from public streets when the result is a substantial decrease in cutting and/or filling. Where no onstreet parking is provided, off-street parking areas shall be provided to yield a ratio of two additional spaces per dwelling unit. Streets may be reduced to 24 feet in width with no on-street parking, or 32 feet in width with on-street parking on one side.

9. Preservation of Ridgelines. Ridgelines shall be preserved. Structures shall not be located closer to a ridgeline than 100 feet measured horizontally on a topographic map or 50 feet measured vertically on a cross section, whichever is more restrictive. In no case shall the roofline or any other portion of a structure extend above the line of sight between a ridgeline and any public right-of-way, whether the ridgeline is above or below the right-of-way.

E. Evaluation of Applications. The planning commission shall evaluate a conditional use permit application for hillside development based on the following objectives, in addition to the findings for conditional use permits required through SMC 19.54.040:

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1. The preservation of natural topographic features and appearances by maintaining the natural topography to the greatest extent possible;

2. The protection of natural topographic features and appearances through limitations on successive padding and terracing of building sites and the preservation of significant ridgelines, steep slopes, natural rock outcroppings, drainage courses, prominent trees and woodlands, vernal pools, and other areas of special natural terrain beauty;

3. The utilization of varying setbacks, building heights, foundation designs, and compatible building forms, materials, and colors that help blend buildings into the terrain;

4. The utilization of clustered sites and buildings on more gently sloping terrain to reduce grading alterations on steeper slopes;

5. The utilization of building designs, locations, and arrangements that protect views to and from the hillside area;

6. The preservation and introduction of plant materials so as to protect slopes from soil erosion and slippage and minimize the visual effects of grading and construction of hillside areas; and

7. The utilization of street designs and improvements that minimize grading alterations and harmonize with the natural contours of the hillsides. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.060 Landscape standards.

A. Purpose. The provisions of this section are intended to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the city by providing standards related to the quality and functional aspects of landscaping and to increase the compatibility between abutting land uses and public rightsof-way by providing landscape screening and buffers.

B. Applicability. All projects that require planning permit or subdivision approval by the city shall provide and maintain landscaping in compliance with the provisions of this chapter, as applicable to the specific features of the project.

C. Areas Required to Be Landscaped. Landscaping shall be provided in the following locations:

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1. Setbacks. All setback and open space areas required by this development code shall be landscaped, except where a required setback is occupied by a sidewalk or driveway, or where a required setback is screened from public view and it is determined by the review authority that landscaping is not necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.

2. Unused Areas. All areas of a project site not intended for a specific use (including pad sites in shopping centers held for future development) or designated as natural open space shall be landscaped unless it is determined by the review authority that landscaping is not necessary to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.

3. Parking Areas. Parking areas shall be landscaped in compliance with Chapter 19.48.090 SMC, Landscaping of parking facilities Parking and Loading Standards.

D. Landscape Standards and Guidelines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed as follows:

1. General Design Standards. The following features shall be incorporated into the design of landscaped areas:
a. Landscaping shall be designed for water efficiency, in conformance with the requirements of the low-water use landscaping ordinance in Chapter 14.32 (Water-efficient Landscaping).
b. Landscaping shall be planned as an integral part of the overall project design and not simply located in left over space after parking areas and structures have been planned.
c. Landscaped areas shall be provided with an automatic irrigation system. d. Pedestrian access to sidewalks and structures shall be considered in the design of all landscaped areas.
e. Landscape planting shall be provided within adjacent public street rights-ofway, in compliance with Chapter 19.12 (Streetscape) 19.62 SMC, Subdivision Design and Improvement Requirements.

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f. Landscaping shall follow regional guidelines for native species plant palettes.
g. Sites where stormwater may be slowed, spread, and infiltrated into the groundwater shall employ BASMAA stormwater standards of irrigation, soil engineering (as necessary), and associated plant palettes to choose from.
h. Landscaping shall be fire-wise. Multiple resources are available for fire-wise landscaping which includes the principals of location on parcel, species and plant habit, and required maintenance or relative upkeep associated with landscaping choices.

Residential: Landscaping may include drought tolerant lawn, ground cover, trees, shrubs, and other live plant materials. Landscaping may also include small amounts of accessory decorative outdoor landscape elements (e.g., ponds, fountains, sculpture, drainage and stormwater outflows and paved or decorated surfaces) excluding driveways, parking, and storage areas.

Commercial: Landscaping shall be drought tolerant shall be consistent with the city’s low-water use landscaping ordinance. Lawn is prohibited unless part of a play area.

2. Plant Materials. Plant materials shall be selected and installed to comply with the following requirements:
a. A mix of plant materials and sizes shall be provided consistent with the city’s low-water use landscaping ordinance. Variety is encouraged in order to provide visual interest as well as reduce the chance of landscape failure due to disease infestation. Trees shall not be smaller than 15-gallon container stock and shrubs shall not be smaller than five-gallon container stock;
b. Trees and shrubs shall be planted so that at maturity they do not interfere with utilities and traffic safety sight areas;
c. Trees and shrubs shall be planted and maintained in a manner that protects the basic rights of adjacent property owners. Street tree varieties shall be consistent with the city’s adopted street tree list;
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d. Trees planted within x feet near public sidewalks or curbs shall comply with the city’s street tree list. be of a species and installed in a manner that prevents physical damage to sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other public improvements;
e. Tree varieties planted within street rights-of-way or within 6 feet of public sidewalks and curbs shall be consistent with the city’s street tree list and shall comply with street tree planting standards;
f. Ground cover shall should normally be live plant material (exceptions include rocks placed around trees to prevent overwatering). Limited quantities (10 percent maximum) of gravel, bark, or similar materials may be used in combination with a living ground cover;
g. Turf areas shall should be designed to minimize water runoff onto hardscape.

E. Landscape Plan Requirements.

1. Preliminary Landscape Plan. A preliminary landscape plan shall be submitted in conjunction with or following the approval of an application for a land use entitlement (e.g., conditional use permit, tentative map, planned unit development), for new development, or and the significant expansion or redevelopment of an existing use subject to review by the design review and historic preservation commission.

2. Content. Preliminary landscape plans and final landscape plans shall contain information as specified in the instructions for preparing landscape plans, provided by the department. Properties where more than 2,500 square feet of impervious surface are being developed or replaced must meet the BASMAA Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater standards to treat flows unable to be infiltrated on site, which must meet the performance standard requirement to function as designed. Sites meeting or exceeding 2,500 square feet of impervious surface and are doubling the impervious surfaces extant on the parcel must treat 100% of all stormwater generated on site.

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may approve the submittal in compliance with this section, or may disapprove or require changes to a submittal that is not in compliance. WELO calculations are not required for the preliminary landscape plan.

4. Final Landscape Plan. Following approval of the land use entitlement, a final landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the application for a building permit. Final plans shall be approved by the city planner prior to the start of on-site construction or soil disturbance and prior to the issuance of a building permit. Projects requiring commission approval due to their size or use shall require plans be prepared by a licensed landscape architect or licensed contractor. Evidence shall also be provided that a licensed landscape contractor will be responsible for plant and irrigation installation. WELO documentation shall be submitted with the Final Landscape Plan.

5. Landscaping installation must comply with construction standards relating to sediment and erosion control, and stormwater compliance.

F. Maintenance Required. Landscape areas shall be maintained to ensure survival and growth of the tree, bush, or ground cover in compliance with the approved landscape planin a healthful and sound condition at all times. Irrigation systems and their components shall be maintained in a fully functional manner. Regular maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, checking, adjusting, and repairing irrigation equipment; aerating and dethatching turf areas; replenishing mulch; fertilizing; pruning; and weeding in all landscaped areas. (Ord. 06-2013 § 3, 2013; amended during June 2011 supplement; Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.070 Open space for multifamily residential projects.

This section provides requirements, guidelines, and incentives for the provision of private and common open spaces and related amenities for newly developed or redeveloped multifamily residential uses throughout the city. The intent of this section is to ensure that multifamily residential developments in the city are provided with high-quality private and common open space integral to the design of the development.

A. Open Space Required. All multifamily residential projects except duplexes shall provide permanently maintained outdoor open space for each dwelling unit (private open space) and for all residents (common open space). Unless different standards are applied through specific planning area regulations as set forth in Division III, Project Design, usable outdoor Agenda Item #6.1:

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open space, not including required front or street-side yards, shall be provided as set forth in Table 4-1, below:

Table 4-1
Minimum Open Space Requirements for Multifamily Development Type Area Required
Common outdoor space: 300 square feet per dwelling unit Private outdoor space:

Studio and one-bedroom units 75 square feet per dwelling unit Two-bedroom units 150 square feet per dwelling unit
Three-bedroom units and larger 225 square feet per dwelling unit Project proponents are encouraged to provide open space areas that exceed the minimum amount required. The city may offer incentives in compliance with subsection (E) of this section.

B. Configuration of Open Space. To ensure that required open space is well-designed, usable, and accessible, the review authority shall employ the following standards and guidelines in evaluating proposed open space:

1. Required open space shall be located on-site.

2. Open space shall should be provided as continuous, usable site elements that reinforce or enhance other aspects of the site plan, such as pedestrian networks, view corridors, and environmental features.

3. Common open space areas shall should be oriented to pedestrian circulation and shall should incorporate seating, enhanced paving materials, lighting, shade trees and/or trellises, and landscaping. Fountains, works of art, and similar features are also encouraged.

4. Open space areas shall be easily accessible. Common open space areas shall should be readily accessible from the majority of units in the development. Private open space shall should be immediately accessible from a kitchen, dining room, family room or master bedroom within the unit it serves.

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5. All open space areas shall be of sufficient size to be usable by residents:
a. Private open space areas for two or more bedrooms shall have a minimum dimension of seven feet and a configuration that would accommodate a rectangle of at least 100 square feet;
b. Common open space areas shall have a minimum dimension of 15 feet.

6. The orientation of private and common open space shall should take advantage of natural sunlight and shall should be sheltered from the noise and traffic of adjacent street or incompatible uses.

7. Open space shall provide natural and beautification benefits and reduce the heat-island effect by providing natural or constructed shade through trellising, planting of trees, and shade structures.

C. Allowed Uses. Required common open space shall be available for passive and active outdoor recreational uses for the enjoyment of all residents of the multifamily development.

These spaces shall not include driveways, public or private streets, utility easements where the ground surface cannot be appropriately used for open space, parking spaces, or other areas primarily intended for other functions.

D. Maintenance. Required common open space shall be controlled and permanently maintained by the owner of the property or by project homeowners through a homeowners association or maintenance agreement.

E. Commercial Open Space Incentives. Commercial dDevelopment incentives to encourage pedestrian-oriented open spaces that exceed the above requirements may be granted at the discretion of the planning commission. The types of incentives that may be available to eligible projects include:

1. Reduced parking requirements (for pedestrian-oriented open space and amenities of an especially high quality);

2. Increased lot coverage;

3. Reduced front and street-side setbacks. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.080 Open space for commercial and mixed use projects.

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This section provides requirements and guidelines for the provision of open spaces and related amenities for newly developed or redeveloped commercial uses, including mixed use and live-work development, throughout the city. The intent is to make commercial and mixed use environments more livable, pedestrian-oriented, and humane through the provision of public and private open spaces, including plazas, courtyards, and outdoor dining and seating areas.

A. Open Space Required. All commercial and mixed use projects shall provide permanently maintained outdoor open space, except as provided for in subsection (F) of this section, Exemptions. Unless different standards are applied through planning area regulations found in Division III, Project Design, usable outdoor open space shall be provided as set forth in Table 4-2, below:

Table 4-2
Minimum Open Space Requirements for Commercial and Mixed Use Development
Type Area Required
Commercial
Change in use, with no increase in
building area
N.A.

New development, on site <10,000 sq.
ft.
7%
New development, on site 10,000 to
20,000 sq. ft.
9%
New development, on site >20,000 sq.
ft.
11%
Mixed Use
New development 300 sq. ft. per unit, any combination public and private
Live-Work1
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Table 4-2
Minimum Open Space Requirements for Commercial and Mixed Use Development
Type Area Required
New development 250 sq. ft. per unit, any combination public and private
Notes:

1. See SMC 19.50.050 for specific regulations pertaining to live/work development.

Project proponents are encouraged to provide open space areas that exceed the minimum amount required. The city may offer incentives in compliance with subsection (E) of this section.

B. Configuration of Open Space. To ensure that required open space is well-designed, usable, and accessible, the review authority shall employ the following standards and guidelines in evaluating proposed open space:

1. Required open space shall be located on-site.

2. Open space shall should be provided as continuous, usable site elements that reinforce or enhance other aspects of the site plan, such as pedestrian networks, view corridors, and environmental features.

3. Common open space areas shall should be oriented to pedestrian circulation and shall should incorporate seating, enhanced paving materials, lighting, shade trees and/or trellises, and landscaping. Fountains, works of art, and similar features are also encouraged.

4. Private open space for residential and live-work units shall should be immediately accessible from a kitchen, dining room, family room or master bedroom within the unit it serves.

5. Open space areas intended for residents shall be of sufficient size to be usable by residents:

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a. Private open space areas shall should have a minimum dimension of seven feet and a configuration that would accommodate a rectangle of at least 100 square feet;
b. Common open space areas shall should have a minimum dimension of 15 feet.

6. The orientation of private and common open space shall should take advantage of natural sunlight and shall should be sheltered from incompatible uses.

C. Allowed Uses. Required open space shall not include driveways, public or private streets, utility easements where the ground surface cannot be appropriately used for open space, parking spaces, or other areas primarily intended for other functions, except for stormwater detention and infiltration functions where the ground surface can be appropriately used for open space during dry weather.

D. Maintenance. Required common open space shall be controlled and permanently maintained by the owner of the property or by multiple project owners through a condominium association or maintenance agreement.

E. Commercial Open Space Incentives. Commercial dDevelopment incentive bonuses to encourage pedestrian-oriented open spaces, open spaces which preserve areas in a pristine natural condition, intensive green roofs that reduce stormwater runoff while providing accessible open space for pedestrians, and open spaces that reduce stormwater runoff through detention or infiltration that exceed the above requirements may be granted at the discretion of the planning commission. The types of bonus incentives that may be available to eligible projects include:

1. Reduced parking requirements (for pedestrian-oriented open space and amenities of an especially high quality);

2. Increased lot coverage;

3. Reduced setbacks.

F. Exemptions. The provision of required open space may be reduced or waived by the review authority (planning commission or design review and historic preservation commission) under the following circumstances:

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1. Minor commercial development or additions involving less than 500 square feet of new building area;

2. Infill or replacement development in the Downtown district. (Ord. 05-2015 § 4, 2015; Ord. 06-2013 § 3, 2013; amended during June 2011 supplement; Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.090 Performance standards.

All land use activities shall comply with the following provisions regarding the prohibition of adverse impacts:

A. Adverse Impacts Prohibited. Any use or activity that results in an adverse impact to the character and environment of a surrounding area by producing repeated and consistently intolerable levels of air pollution, electrical or electronic disturbance, hazardous materials, glare, noise, odor, vibration, waste products, or similar disturbances, shall be prohibited.

B. Determination of a Public Nuisance. Upon discovery of the activity, the city shall investigate and utilize, where necessary, whatever instruments or consulting specialists that may be required to determine whether or not a public nuisance exists.

C. Abatement of a Public Nuisance. An identified public nuisance shall be abated in compliance with Chapter 14.30 SMC. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.100 Screening and buffering.

This section provides standards for the screening and buffering of adjoining land uses, equipment and outdoor storage areas, and trash storage areas.

A. Screening Between Different Land Uses. Fences and walls shall be provided and maintained between different zoning districts in the following manner:

1. Wall Height. An opaque screen consisting of plant material and a solid masonry wall or wooden fence, a minimum of six feet in height, shall be installed along parcel boundaries whenever a commercial or industrial development adjoins a residential zoning district and whenever a multifamily zoning district adjoins a single-family residential zoning district. The maximum height of the walls shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 19.46 SMC, Fences, Hedges and Walls.

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2. Wall Treatment. The walls or fences shall be architecturally treated on both sides, subject to the approval of the city planner or the design review and historic preservation commission, as applicable.

3. Pedestrian Access. Pedestrian access shall may be provided between the commercial properties and adjoining common open area(s) within residential developments.

4. Waiver by Planning Commission. The planning commission may waive or modify the requirements for screening walls or fences if one or more of the following findings can be made:
a. The development plan adequately provides for the integration of different land uses (e.g., shared parking areas) in such a way that conflicts between the different uses will be avoided;
b. An existing wall or fence is in place that meets or would be modified to conform to the intent of this section;
c. A lesser level of screening is appropriate due to the nature of the adjoining uses.

B. Mechanical Equipment.

1. Screened from Public View. Roof- or ground-mounted mechanical equipment (e.g., air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts and exhaust, water heaters, etc.), loading docks, service yards, storage and waste areas, and utility services shall be screened from public view from adjoining public rights-of-way, and adjoining area(s) zoned for residential or open space uses, including views from above the subject project.

Screening can be compatible with multi-benefit projects, including stormwater vegetated sales, bioretention, or capture.

2. Architectural Compatibility. The method of screening shall be architecturally compatible with other on-site development in terms of colors, materials, architectural style, and shall include appropriately installed and maintained landscaping subject to SMC 19.40.060, Landscape standards, and the approval of the city planner or the design review and historic preservation commission, as applicable.

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C. Solar Equipment. The placement of solar heating or electrical generation equipment shall be regulated as follows:

1. Roof-Mounted Equipment. Roof-mounted solar collector panels shall be flat, matching the roof pitch, and placed as close as possible to the surface of the roof. All plumbing, piping, and other connections shall be suitably covered with metal flashing painted to match the color of the roof.

2. Ground-Mounted Equipment. Ground-mounted solar collector panels and related equipment shall be placed no closer than five feet to any property line and shall be screened from public view. The height of ground-mounted structures, including collector panels, shall not exceed seven feet.

3. Appurtenant Equipment. Appurtenant equipment and fixtures shall be screened from public view.

4. Use Permit Requirements. The placement of solar equipment shall be subject to design review as set forth in SMC 19.54.080 under the following circumstances:
a. Roof-mounted solar panels proposed for any structure located in the Historic Overlay district.
b. Roof-mounted solar panels with an area of greater than 200 square feet.
c. The proposed placement of solar equipment that does not comply with the provisions set forth in subsections (C)(1) or (C)(2) of this section.

D. Outdoor Storage and Work Yards. Uses with outdoor storage of materials or operations shall comply with the following:

1. Solid Sight-Obscuring Wall and Gate(s). Outside uses shall have a solid sightobscuring masonry wall or wooden fence not less than six feet, or more than eight feet in height, of a type and design approved by the review authority. The wall shall include sight-obscuring gates. The wall and gate(s) shall be maintained to continuously conform to this standard to the satisfaction of the city planner; and Agenda Item #6.1:

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2. All Operations Within Walled Area. Site operations in conjunction with the outdoor uses, including the loading and unloading of materials and equipment, shall be conducted entirely within a walled area.

E. Outdoor Building Supply Area(s). Outdoor building supply areas shall be screened with walls, wood fencing, meshing, landscaping, or similar material to minimize visibility of the storage area(s), subject to the approval of the review authority.

F. Trash Enclosures. Any outdoor storage of garbage cans, dumpsters, recycling bins or other similar containers shall be enclosed by a solid wooden fence, masonry wall, or other similar enclosure. The enclosure shall be located on the site so as to minimize potential noise, odor, and visual impacts on adjacent properties and prevent the transport of trash, spilled materials or leaks outside of the designated trash area either by wind or stormwater runoffon. (Ord. 05-2015 § 5, 2015; Ord. 06-2013 § 3, 2013; amended during June 2011 supplement; Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.110 Setback regulations and exceptions.

This section establishes standards to ensure the provision of open areas around structures for: access to and around structures; access to natural light, ventilation, and direct sunlight; separation of incompatible land uses; space for landscaping, privacy, and recreation; and visibility and traffic safety.

A. Setback Requirements.

1. Compliance. All structures shall comply with the setback requirements established by Division III, Project Design, state and federal regulations, and with any special setbacks established for specific uses by this development code and by the city’s adopted Uniform Building Code.

2. Extending Over Property Lines Prohibited. Portions of a structure, including eaves or roof overhangs, shall not extend beyond a property line or into an access easement or public right-of-way.

3. Unobstructed. Each required setback area shall be open and unobstructed from the ground upward, except as provided in this section.

B. Measurement of Setbacks. Setbacks shall be measured as follows:

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1. Front Setback. The required front setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the front property line to the nearest point of the wall of the structure, except as follows:
a. The measurement shall be taken from the nearest point of the structure to the nearest point of the property line adjoining the public right-of-way determined by the city planner to constitute the front yard. (Whenever a future right-of-way line is officially established, required setbacks shall be measured from the established line(s));
b. For flag lots, the measurement shall normally be taken from a parallel line established where the access strip meets the buildable area of the parcel closest to the public right-of-way to the nearest point of the wall of the structure.

2. Side Setbacks. The side setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the side property line of the parcel to the nearest point of the wall of the structure, establishing a setback line parallel to the side property line, which extends between the front and rear yards.

3. Street-Side Setback. The side setback, on the street side of a corner parcel, shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the side property line adjoining the public right-of-way to the nearest point of the wall of the structure.

4. Rear Setback. The rear setback shall be measured at right angles from the nearest point on the rear property line of the parcel to the nearest point of the wall of the structure, establishing a setback line parallel to the rear property line, which extends between the side yards, except:
a. The rear setback on the street side of a double frontage lot shall be measured from the nearest point of the rear property line adjoining the public right-of-way.

If an access easement or public right-of-way line extends into or through a rear setback, the measurement shall be taken from the nearest point of the easement or right-of-way line; and
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depth of the required rear setback.

C. Allowed Projections into Setbacks. The following architectural features may extend beyond the wall of the structure and into the front, side, and rear setbacks, only as follows:

1. Balconies, Porches, and Stairways. The following setback standards shall apply to balconies, porches, and stairways:
a. Balconies and similar open, uncovered features shall not project into any required setback unless the feature is three feet or less in height above finished grade, in which case it may extend into required setbacks in compliance with subsection (C)(1)(c) of this section;
b. Covered, unenclosed porches, located at the same level as the entrance floor of the structure, may extend into required setbacks in compliance with subsection (C)(1)(c) of this section;
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c. Uncovered outside stairways and landings, that are not attached to a deck, are not enclosed, and do not extend above a ground floor entrance, may extend into required setbacks as follows:
i. Up to 10 feet into a required front or street-side setback, but not closer than 10 feet to a front or street-side property line;
ii. Up to three feet into a required side setback, but not closer than three feet to a side property line;
iii. Up to three feet into a required rear setback, but not closer than 10 feet to a rear property line;
d. These requirements shall not apply to uncovered landings, patios, or walkways constructed not more than six inches above finished grade.

2. Canopies, Chimneys/Fireplaces, Cornices, Eaves, and Roof Overhangs. Cantilevered architectural features on the main structure, including bay windows, canopies, chimneys/fire places up to eight feet in width, cornices, eaves, fireplaces, roof overhangs, and solar devices may extend up to three feet into a required setback, but Agenda Item #6.1:

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not closer than three feet to a side or rear property line.

3. Setback Requirements for Specific Structures and Equipment. a. Decks, driveways, patio slabs, and walkways shall be allowed in required setbacks, provided they do not exceed a height of six inches above finished grade. This provision shall not exclude the use of steps providing access between areas of different elevation on the same property.
b. An inner court providing access to a dwelling group (constructed and located face-to-face) shall provide a minimum width of 15 feet between rows for singlestory structures with an additional five feet of width for each additional floor above the first floor.
c. Ground-mounted equipment (e.g., air conditioners, fans, filters, heaters, swimming pool pumps, etc.) shall be allowed in required side or rear setbacks, provided:

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i. The equipment, including housing, is not closer than three feet to any side or rear property line; and
ii. The equipment does not exceed a height of four feet measured from the finished grade at the base of the unit.
d. Guard railings or fences for safety protection around depressed ramps may be located in required setbacks provided:
i. An open-work railing or fence is used; and
ii. The height of the railing or fence complies with the requirements of the city’s adopted Uniform Building Code.
e. Wooden and/or masonry planter boxes shall be allowed in all required setbacks when maintaining a maximum height of 42 inches.
f. Patios.
i. Attached covered patios having no enclosures, screening, or walls on at least three sides shall not project more than 10 feet into a required rear setback.
ii. Detached covered patios shall meet the requirements for residential accessory structures identified in SMC 19.50.080, Residential accessory uses and structures.
g. Retaining Walls.
i. Retaining walls up to 42 inches in height are exempt from setback requirements.
ii. Retaining walls up to six feet in height may be located within a required setback provided the exposed side of the wall faces into the subject parcel. If the exposed side of the retaining wall faces out of the subject parcel, the maximum height within the setback shall be four feet.
h. Swimming pools and spas are allowed in side and rear setbacks provided they are not closer than five feet to a side or rear property line.

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D. Projections into the Public Right-of-Way. In commercial and mixed use zoning districts, projections into the public right-of-way may be allowed as provided for below.

1. Signs, Awnings and Canopies. Subject to the approval of the design review and historic preservation commission in accordance with SMC 19.54.080, Site design and architectural review, signs, awnings, and similar nonpermanent structures may project into the public right-of-way. The minimum clearance of such structures shall be seven feet and the minimum distance from an adjoining curb or street edge shall be three feet. Supporting posts or columns shall not be permitted under this provision.

2. Balconies and Building Projections. Subject to the approval of the planning commission in accordance with SMC 19.54.040, Use permits, balconies and other permanent building features may project into a public right-of-way. The minimum clearance of such structures shall be eight feet and the minimum distance from an adjoining curb or street edge shall be three feet. Supporting posts or columns shall not be permitted under this provision.

3. Posts, Columns, and Supports. Subject to the approval of the city council through the review of an encroachment permit, posts, columns and other permanent building features may be permitted within the public right-of-way. Such features shall not impede pedestrian access and shall be set back a minimum of three feet from any adjoining public street.

E. Use and Maintenance of Setback Areas. Setback areas and yards (defined as areas on a property not developed with a structure), including driveways and parking areas, shall be used and maintained in accordance with the following standards and requirements:

1. Structures. Yards and required setback areas shall not be occupied by structures other than:
a. Fences, as allowed under Chapter 19.46 SMC, Fences, Hedges and Walls. b. Accessory structures located within setback areas in compliance with SMC 19.50.080, Residential accessory uses and structures. c. Projections into setbacks as provided for under subsection (C) of this section. d. Structures for which a variance or an exception have been obtained, in accordance with the applicable provisions of Division V.

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e. Legal nonconforming structures.

2. Use. The use of yards and required setback areas shall be limited to the following:
a. Permitted uses under the applicable zoning district as set forth in Division II; b. Conditionally permitted uses under the applicable zoning district as set forth in Division II for which a conditional use permit has been obtained; c. Home occupations operated in conformance with SMC 19.50.040; d. Legal nonconforming uses.

3. Storage. Front or street-side yards and setbacks shall not be used for the storage of garbage, rubbish, debris, parts, building materials (except in the course of permitted construction), or inoperable motor vehicles, except for screened storage facilities, such as building materials yards, allowed through a use permit in the Commercial and Mixed Use zones.

4. Maintenance. Setbacks and yards shall be maintained so as to be free from garbage and debris and accumulations of refuse and yard waste. No yard or setback area shall be maintained in a manner that supports or attracts concentrations of vermin or feral animals. (Ord. 06-2013 § 3, 2013; amended during June 2011 supplement; Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

19.40.120 Undergrounding of utilities.

All on-site cable television, electric, and telephone facilities, fire alarm conduits, lighting wiring, and other wiring conduits and similar facilities shall be placed underground at the time of development. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003). Unless otherwise approved by the city engineer, no new above ground power poles shall be allowed. Existing poles may be replaced in kind as required for maintenance.

19.40.130 Protection of scenic vistas.

A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to provide standards for the protection of important scenic vistas throughout the city as identified in the General Plan, Community Development Element (Town Design).

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of the scenic vistas identified in the General Plan (see the “Town Design Elements” map in the Community Development Element).

C. Scenic Vista Defined. For the purpose of this section, a “scenic vista” means a public view, benefitting the community at large, of significant features, including hillside terrain, ridgelines, canyons, geologic features, and community amenities (e.g., parks, landmarks, permanent open space).

D. Standards for View Corridors. New structures shall be constructed and located in a manner that preserves scenic vistas by maintaining view corridors, whenever possible.

Examples of corridors include:

1. Unbuilt space between buildings;

2. View opportunities created from undeveloped lots;

3. Airspace created from public parks and open spaces; and

4. Open spaces created from the deliberate spacing of buildings on the same lot or adjacent lots; and.

5. Development in hillside areas, especially near ridgelines, shall comply with the standards in SMC 19.40.050, Hillside development. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

B. Section 19.92 (Definitions) of the Sonoma Municipal Code is amended in part to add the following definitions:
“Creek”. A natural or once natural flowing open drainage channel with an established bed and bank. These consist of perennial, intermittent, and ephemeral streams, including open waterways that have been restored, modified, or channelized, and may include ditches, culverts, or other above-ground conduits constructed specifically for storm drainage function and providing habitat benefits with wetland or riparian characteristics. Creeks may have engineered structures that are in place to prevent erosion, however these do not alter the creek’s protected status. Perennial and intermittent streams, shown as solid or dashed blue lines (or purple lines) on the most recent appropriate USGS data, and ephemeral streams as defined below, are subject to creek protection policies, and these include primary, secondary and tertiary creeks or creek drainages that drain to Sonoma, Fryer, or Nathanson Creek.

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“Creek, Ephemeral”. A watercourse that carries only surface runoff and flows during and immediately after periods of precipitation or groundwater flows. “Creek, Intermittent”. A watercourse that is temporally intermittent or seasonal and that flows during the wet season, continues to flow after the period of precipitation or ground water flow, and ceases surface flow during at least part of the dry season. Intermittent streams are typically shown as a dashed blue line on USGS quadrangle maps.
“Creek, Perennial”. A watercourse that flows throughout the year (except for infrequent or extended periods of drought), although surface water flow may be temporarily discontinuous in some reaches of the channel, such as between pools, typically shown as a solid blue line on USGS quadrangle maps. (Perennial creeks can be spatially intermittent but flow all year.)
“Open space” means continuous, usable site outdoor elements such as playgrounds, play areas, common walking paths, outdoor exercise areas, etc. “Common Open Space” means permanently maintained outdoor open space for use by all residents. Does not include landscaped areas less than 5 feet wide. “Private Open Space” means permanently maintained outdoor open space for each dwelling unit. May include private yards, balconies, and other usable space. “Wetlands” are areas periodically or permanently inundated by surface or groundwater that support vegetation adapted to life in saturated soil, and are delineated based on hydrology, soils, and vegetation. Jurisdictional wetlands and unvegetated other waters are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Certain wetlands, streams, and waters are also regulated by the California Department of Fish and Game under the Streambed Alteration Agreement program.

SECTION 2. Findings for Development Code Amendments.

Pursuant to Section 19.86.070(B) of the Sonoma Municipal Code, the proposed amendments of the development code under this ordinance:

A. Are consistent with the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan because the amendments the amendments promote and preserve the use of property for housing; B. Would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the city for the reasons described in the recitals above; C. Comply with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as described in Section 3 below; and
D. Are internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this development code because the amendments clarify the applicable development standards for all general development standards and aligns requirements with State and federal law, including regulatory requirements.

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SECTION 3. CEQA
This Ordinance has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the city. City Planning Staff has determined that the adoption and implementation of the Ordinance is exempt from further environmental review under the general rule in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15282(H) and 15061(b)(3) that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. As a series of text amendments and additions without any physical project being approved, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment. Each future land use proposal will be independently reviewed for adherence to specific criteria and the requirements of CEQA. The proposed ordinances are therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA because it does not involve a commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment. The City Council concurs in these findings and adopts them as its own.

The City Council, therefore, directs that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk of the County of Sonoma in accordance with CEQA Guidelines.

SECTION 4. Severability.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance for any reason is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the 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 adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. Effective Date.

This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage thereof.

SECTION 6. Publication.

This ordinance shall be published in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36933(c)(1).

SECTION 7. This Ordinance Prevails Where There is Conflict.

To the extent that this Ordinance conflicts with any other provision in the Sonoma Municipal Code or city ordinance (urgency or otherwise), policy or regulation, this Ordinance will control.

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APPROVED:
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Jack Ding, Mayor
ATTEST: _________________________
Rebekah Barr, City Clerk
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I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Sonoma held on the December 7, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Approved as to form:
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Jeffrey A. Walter, City Attorney
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City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 16 Nov 2022
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Lisa Janson, Senior Management Analyst
Agenda Item Title
Consideration, Discussion and Possible Action Approving a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Work with Local Organizations Programming Holiday Events and Activities to Occur On the Historic Sonoma Plaza November Through December 2022 Waiving the Corresponding Plaza Use and Film Permit Fees Associated With the Activities Summary
On October 26, 2022 City staff met with the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and the the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance to discuss plans for the 2022 Holiday Season. The discussion focused on how best to leverage the holiday lights funded by the Sonoma Valley Tourism Improvement District (TID). The goal is to encourage the community and visitors to shop local, enjoy Sonoma Valley wines, and dine at our local restaurants during the typically slower tourism time of the year. .

Below is a list of events that have already been scheduled. (The list isn't complete as the City is still waiting for a few organizations to report back). • Lighting of the Plaza - Saturday, November 19, 2022, 5:00PM-8:00PM • Campfire Program, Barracks courtyard - November 19, 2022, 6-00PM-7:00PM • Shop Small/Local- Saturday, November 26, 2022, All Day • Hot Chocolate with Santa - Friday, December 2, 2022, 4:30-6:30PM • Lights of Remembrance - Sunday, December 4, 2022, 6:00PM-7:00PM • Santa Crawl (SantaCon) - Saturday, December 10, 2022
• Sonoma Valley Fire District Station 1 will be collecting holiday gift donations (November-December 2022)
Staff requests City Council discuss and provide direction on the following events that will be located on and around the Plaza and approve use permit fee waivers as needed for the following:
• Classic Holiday movies in the Grinstead Amphitheater, this could be coordinated with a local non-profit such as the Sebastiani Theater.
• Musical performances provided by the non-profit "Music in Place" who recently recieved a TID grant, for a series of Quartets and Carolers who rove the Plaza between 2-5pm each Saturday in December with the last performance on Friday December the 23rd.
• Authorize staff to coordinate with a local non-profit for a holiday food or coat drive in front of City Hall utilizing the horseshoe.
• Offer an opportunity for a local historic non-profit to program the Grinstead Amphitheater with historical readings or short holiday themed period pieces. • Authorize staff to coordinate with partner organizations to identify an appropriate location on the Plaza for selfies, hashtag to boost visibility (#sonomavalleyselfie). This could be expanded to other businesses within Sonoma Valley who have similar holiday selfie stations.

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• Authorize staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce to program a "Family Photo Day". The Chamber of Commerce will be working with a couple of local photographers to host an (relatively) inexpensive drop in professional photo shoot. This would likely coincide with Small Business Saturday (11/26). Any individual who purchases a gift at a local store would receive a discount on their photos. The Chamber is asking for preauthorization and waiving of the film permit fees for the photographers. • Authorize staff to work with local theater groups, musical groups (including Sonoma Hometown Band) and/or dance troops to program outdoor holiday productions inside the Grinstead Amphitheater.

To leverage the proposed activities the Chamber of Commerce is coordinating their annual holiday window display contest, the Vintners and Growers Alliance is promoting holiday special offers with the tasting rooms, and the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau will promote "Holidays in Sonoma" events and activities occurring throughout the Valley. If approved, the additional programming would be included in outreach and promotions by all partner organizations to enhance our collective efforts to provide a strong foundation that will drive economic development into the post-holiday months in the first quarter of 2023.

Recommended Council Action
City staff is requesting City Council consider the additional activities and provide direction and authorization to staff to move forward in programming the historic Sonoma Plaza between Thanksgiving and the New Year and waiving the Plaza use fees associated with the activities.

This will allow the City to leverage the holiday lighting installation, provide additional community activities, and opportunities for our non-profits, while also encouraging community members and visitors to support our local economy.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
There is a potential loss of revenue tied to the fee waivers, City staff will track the fee waivers and would recommend a not to exceed $6,000 in total fee waivers tied to the holiday programming.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Resolution Holiday Programming
Alignment with Council Goals:

Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:

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CC:

Mark Bodenhammer, CEO of the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce Tim Zahner, Executive Director of the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau Andriana Duckworth, Executive Director of Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance Agenda Item #7.1:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION #____- 2022

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SONOMA AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO WORK WITH LOCAL

ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMMING HOLIDAY EVENTS AND

ACTIVITIES ON THE HISTORIC SONOMA PLAZA NOVEMBER
THROUGH DECEMBER 2022 AND WAIVING THE

CORRESPONDING PLAZA USE AND FILM PERMIT FEES

ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, the Tourism Improvement District in partnership with the City of Sonoma light the historic Sonoma Plaza from November 19 through mid-January; and
WHEREAS, City staff met with Sonoma Valley Chamber of
Commerce (Chamber), Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers
Alliance (Vintners) and the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau on October 26, 2022, to discuss plans for the 2022 Holiday Season and activities that would leverage the holiday lights; and WHEREAS, the organizations identified opportunities to leverage the lighting of the historic Plaza by creating additional programing to draw residents and visitors to the Valley; and
WHEREAS, the programming includes working with local nonprofits; and WHEREAS, the use of the Sonoma Plaza for events requires a use permit and fees; and
WHEREAS, City staff would work with the entities to ensure they’ve completed the appropriate permits and have submitted the required insurance documentation.

NOW THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of Sonoma that City staff has been authorized to work with partner organizations in the programming of the Plaza between Thanksgiving and New Years 2022, to include the following activities:

1. Classic Holiday movies in the Grinstead Amphitheater, coordinated with non-profits such as Sonoma International Film Festival or Sebastiani Theater.

2. Musical performances provided by non-profit "Music in Place" for a series of Quartets and Carolers who rove the Plaza between 2-5pm each Saturday in December with the
last performance on Friday December 23, 2022.

3. Authorize staff to coordinate with a local non-profit a holiday food or coat drive in front of City Hall utilizing the horseshoe.

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4. Offer an opportunity for a local historic non-profit to program the Grinstead Amphitheater with historical
readings or short holiday themed period pieces.

5. Authorize staff to coordinate with partner organizations to identify an appropriate location on the Plaza for selfies, hashtag to boost visibility (#sonomavalleyselfie). This could be expanded to other businesses within Sonoma
Valley who have similar holiday selfie stations.

6. Authorize staff to work with the Chamber of Commerce to program a "Family Photo Day". The Chamber of
Commerce will be working with a couple of local
photographers to host an inexpensive drop-in professional photo shoot. This would likely coincide with Small Business Saturday (11/26). Any individual who purchases a gift at a local store would receive a discount on their photos. The Chamber is asking for pre-authorization and waiving of the film permit fees for the photographers.

7. Authorize staff to work with local theater groups and/or dance troops to program outdoor holiday productions
inside the Grinstead Amphitheater.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above activities have the support of City Council including the use of the historic Sonoma Plaza and authorizing City staff to waive the Plaza Use and Film Use fees, with a cap of not to exceed $6,000 in total permit fees waived for the above programming..

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council on November 16, 2022.

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Jack Ding, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rebekah Barr, MMC, City
Clerk
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