Sonoma City Council
February 15, 2023

City Council:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
John Gurney, Vice
Mayor
Jack Ding
Patricia Farrar-Rivas
Ron Wellander
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers, 177 First Street West
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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6:00PM Regular Meeting
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6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL (Gurney, Wellander, Ding, Farrar-Rivas, Lowe)

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REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

1. 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.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS

3. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS

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

4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

5. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS

6. PRESENTATIONS

7. 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.

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

7.2: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Install a ShortTerm Parking Drop Off Zone (Green Curb Markings) at the Sonoma Dog Camp Located at 1061 Broadway (Mike Berger, Public Works Director/City Engineer) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.

Agenda Report - Short-term Parking Drop Off Zone - Pdf
5 - 8

7.3: Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of January 2023 (Liz Garcia, Deputy Finance Director)
RECOMMENDATION: Accept report.

Agenda Report - Expenditures - January 2023 - Pdf
9 - 13

7.4: Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Fryer Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project No. 1802; Federal Project No. CML – 5114(020) Constructed by F. Loduca, Co., Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign the NOC, and Direct the City Clerk to File the NOC at the County of Sonoma Recorder’s Office (Oriana Hart, PW Administrative & Project Manager) RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Notice of Completion.

Agenda Report - Notice of Completion - Fryer Creek Pedestrian Bridge - Pdf 14 - 16

7.5: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certificates of Acceptance of Easement Grant Deeds for the Public Sidewalk Over and Across the Property at 800 Broadway (Oriana Hart, PW Administrative & Project Manager)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.

Agenda Report - Sidewalk Easement - 800 Broadway - Pdf
17 - 23

7.6: Adopt a Resolution Terminating the State of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID-19 Effective February 28, 2023, Per California Government Code Section 8630 (Mark Linder, Interim City Manager and Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the resolution.

Agenda Report - Termination - COVID Emergency Declaration - Pdf 24 - 31

7.7: Receive Minutes from the Special Goal Setting Meeting of January 31, 2023, Special Meeting of January 31, 2023, and the Regular Meeting of February 1, 2023 (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk)
RECOMMENDATION: Receive the Minutes.

01.31.2023 Council Goal Setting Minutes

01.31.2023 Special Council Mtg Minutes

02.01.2023 Regular Meeting Minutes
32 - 36

7.8: Approve a Letter of Support for Sonoma Clean Power's Grant Application to the Department of Energy and Direct Staff to Facilitate Distribution (Mark Linder, Interim City Manager and Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk) RECOMMENDATION: Council discretion.

Agenda Report - Letter of Support - Cyrq Application - Pdf 37 - 40

8. PUBLIC HEARING

8.1: Discussion, Consideration, and 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 (Kristina Tierney, Associate Planner) RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the ordinance.

Agenda Report - Ordinance - Residential Component - Commercial & Mixed Use Zoning Districts - Pdf
41 - 49

8.2: Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Introduce an Ordinance Amending the Sonoma Municipal Code Amending Title 19, Chapter 19.12 (Streetscape) to add new Sections 19.12.030 (Fire Apparatus Access Road Standards), 19.12.010 (Private Road and Driveway Standards); Removing Section 19.48.100 (Driveways); and Amending Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to Align Roadway Standards with the California Fire Code as Amended and Adopted by the City Council, and Clarify Various Definitions Related to Development Projects and Finding the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) – General Rule – of the CEQA Guidelines (Kristina Tierney, Associate Planner)
RECOMMENDATION: Introduce the ordinance.

Agenda Report - Ordinance - Objective Standards - Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Private Road and Driveways - Pdf
50 - 60

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

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

10.1: Commission & Committee Roster

11. 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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City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Public Works
Staff Contact
Michael Berger, Public Works Director/City
Engineer
Agenda Item Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Public Works to Install a Short-Term Parking Drop Off Zone (Green Curb Markings) at the Sonoma Dog Camp Located at 1061 Broadway.

Summary
Sonoma Dog Camp is a commercial business that provides dog day care and overnight care for up to 10 client dogs at 1061 Broadway. The subject property is a 15,000 square-foot parcel located on the west side of Broadway, north of Newcomb Street and across the street from the Sonoma Valley High School. Development on the site includes a commercial building located at the front of the property (currently occupied with a dog day care use), a parking lot and a yard area at the center of the site, storage building with a small office area, and two storage containers at the rear of the site. The business received a Conditional Use Permit in 2004 (see attached). The authorized hours of operation are from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with use of the outdoor area beginning at 8:00 a.m. The retail component of the business is open on Saturday, as well. Overnight and weekend boarding is approved for up to ten dogs.

In Fall of 2022, the City of Sonoma Public Works Department received a request from the business owners of Sonoma Dog Camp requesting one green loading/unloading space in front of their business. As part of their request, the business owners explained that having this one dedicated loading/unloading parking space will significantly assist the business during often hectic morning and afternoon drop off and pick up times. The curb markings shall be in accordance with Sonoma Municipal Code Section 10.52.020 and will indicate parking regulations. SMC Section 10.52.020 (Curb markings to indicate no stopping and parking regulations) authorizes the public works superintendent to place curb markings to indicate parking or standing regulations. Green curb markings mean no standing or parking for a period of time longer than 24 minutes at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday(s) and holidays.

Recommended Council Action
Adopt the resolution authorizing the Director of Public Works to install a drop off zone (green curb markings) at the Sonoma Dog Camp located at 1061 Broadway.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
NA. This operation will be completed within Public Works normal operating budgets.

Environmental Review Status
Agenda Item #7.2:

Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Resolution
Diagram Showing Approximate Limits of the Loading Zone
Alignment with Council Goals:

Not Applicable
Compliance with Climate Action 2020 Target Goals:

CC:
n/a
Agenda Item #7.2:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION # ______-2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA AUTHORIZING THE

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS TO INSTALL A DROP OFF ZONE (GREEN CURB MARKINGS) AT THE SONOMA DOG CAMP LOCATED AT 1061 BROADWAY.

WHEREAS, Sue Simon submitted a request for one 15 minute green loading/unloading space in front of Sonoma Dog Camp on August 24, 2022. The green loading zones would be utilized weekday mornings from 6:30 until 10:00 and afternoons from 3:00 until 6:30 during established drop off and pick up times; and
WHEREAS, Sonoma Municipal Code (SMC) Section 10.52.020 (Curb markings to indicate no stopping and parking regulations) authorizes the public works superintendent to place the following curb markings to indicate parking or standing regulations. Green curb marking means no standing or parking for a period of time longer than 24 minutes at any time between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on any day except Sunday(s) and holidays. The proposed green curb would be installed in compliance with SMC Section 10.52.020; and WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on February 15, 2023, to consider the merits of the request and hear testimony in favor of, and in opposition to, the project.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonoma does hereby authorize the Director of Public Works to install a drop off zone (green curb markings) at the Sonoma Dog Camp located at 1061 Broadway, in compliance with SMC Section 10.52.020 and as outlined in the proposal attached (Exhibit A); and
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.2:

Agenda Item #7.2:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Liz Garcia, Deputy Finance Director
Agenda Item Title
Accept the Expenditure Report for the Month of January 2023 Summary
The attached report shows disbursements for the month of January 2023.

Recommended Council Action
Accept report.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
Monthly Payables Report, January 2023
Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
January 2023 Expenditures
Agenda Item #7.3:

Transaction Description Date Amount
100013 Andrew Hening Consulting LLC Homelessness Strategic Planning 01/12/2023 2,581.25 100076 Anne Saunders UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 96.58
100014 AT&T Communications 01/12/2023 445.15
100014 AT&T Communications 01/12/2023 394.76
Vendor Total 839.91
100078 B.W.S. Distributors Inc Uniforms 01/26/2023 505.01 100078 B.W.S. Distributors Inc Uniforms 01/26/2023 154.15 Vendor Total 659.16
100074 Bart E Jones UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 33.37
100079 Boldt Electric Co Electrical Services 01/26/2023 855.90 100015 Boys and Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 01/12/2023 4,583.33 100016 California Building Standards Comm CA BSASRF Fee Q4 2022 01/12/2023 253.80 ACH CalPERS Retirement Annuitant Fee 01/26/2023 400.00
100080 Caltest Laboratories Inc Water test 01/26/2023 2,098.23 100030 Cathryn Martindale Mileage 01/12/2023 35.31
100081 Coastland Civil Engineering Building Inspection Services 01/26/2023 3,600.00 100017 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC Legal Services Nov 2022 01/12/2023 49,821.98 100017 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC Legal Services Nov 2022 01/12/2023 13,151.86 100017 Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley PC Legal Services Nov 2022 01/12/2023 1,071.84 Vendor Total 64,045.68
100122 Connie Woodword Permit Application Refund 01/26/2023 79.50 100018 Corelogic Solutions, Llc RealQuest Docs 01/12/2023 165.00 100019 County of Sonoma General Services Fleet Charges Nov 2022 01/12/2023 15,881.19 100019 County of Sonoma General Services Fleet Charges Nov 2022 01/12/2023 1,232.35 Vendor Total 17,113.54
100082 County of Sonoma Information Systems Communications December 2022 01/26/2023 604.74 100073 David Dennigmann UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 61.23 100083 Department of Conservation Quarterly Mapping Fee Q4 2022 01/26/2023 276.50 100084 Department of Health Care Services Ground Emergency Medical Transport Qtr payment Q1 2022 01/26/2023 20,888.28 100085 Department of Justice Fingerprints 01/26/2023 345.00 100086 Dewitt's Tire Recycle and Auto Repair Tires 01/26/2023 98.19 100087 Division Of The State Architect DSA Q4 2022 01/26/2023 506.50 100020 Dog Waste Depot Supplies 01/12/2023 4,642.85
100021 EDA Land Planning Cemetery Analysis Report 01/12/2023 13,806.85 100088 Ennis-Flint Inc. Supplies 01/26/2023 10,872.96
100089 Eraldi's Uniforms 01/26/2023 259.91
100119 Erica Warren CASQA Conference 01/26/2023 302.76
100077 Evan Shone UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 120.81
100090 Fishman Supply Co Janitorial Supplies 01/26/2023 866.14

CITY OF SONOMA

MONTHLY PAYABLES REPORT
January 2023
Check No. Vendor/Employee

Agenda Item #7.3:

100022 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 01/12/2023 175.90 100022 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 01/12/2023 29.59 100091 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 01/26/2023 390.12 100091 Friedman's Home Improvement - PW Supplies 01/26/2023 58.42 Vendor Total 654.03
100023 GHD Engineering Services 01/12/2023 11,529.63
100023 GHD Engineering Services 01/12/2023 3,010.00
100092 GHD Engineering Services 01/26/2023 2,611.50
Vendor Total 17,151.13
100024 Halls Executive Gifts and Awards Plaques 01/12/2023 136.25 100025 HdL Software LLC Payment Services Period Ending 10.31.2022 01/12/2023 192.39 100032 Heidi Mitarai Turf Rebate 01/12/2023 450.00
100026 Infosend Inc. Maintenance Fee Nov 2022 01/12/2023 5,714.33 100094 Ipermit Permit Refund 01/26/2023 184.15
100095 J.P. Cooke Co Supplies 01/26/2023 150.30
100096 JCP Fire Protection Overpayment For Building Permit 26446 01/26/2023 100.00 100028 Kingsley Bogard LLP Professional Services 01/12/2023 5,562.40 100029 KLH Consulting Inc Billable Time DataWatch 01/12/2023 7,792.57 100075 L. Sybil Rhodes UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 42.31 100097 Lawson Products Inc Supplies 01/26/2023 178.21
100098 Lynx Technologies Professional Services Planning 01/26/2023 1,425.00 100072 Maria L Delgado UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 57.82 100033 Moe Engineering, Inc. Engineering Services 01/12/2023 8,181.25 100099 Moe Engineering, Inc. Engineering Services 01/26/2023 348.00 Vendor Total 8,529.25
100048 Monique Saviez Supplies 01/12/2023 135.00
100048 Monique Saviez Travel 01/12/2023 7.31
100048 Monique Saviez Supplies 01/12/2023 48.06
100106 Monique Saviez Supplies 01/26/2023 257.06
Vendor Total 447.43
100034 Napa Auto Parts Supplies 01/12/2023 78.94
100034 Napa Auto Parts Supplies 01/12/2023 61.56
100100 Napa Auto Parts Supplies 01/26/2023 3.79
Vendor Total 144.29
100035 Office Depot - City Supplies 01/12/2023 94.45
100071 Oliver Cannard UB Refund Check 01/12/2023 120.81 100101 O'Reilly Auto Parts Supplies 01/26/2023 13.07
100093 Oriana Hart CASQA Conference 01/26/2023 297.65
100036 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities December 2022 01/12/2023 5,043.09 100036 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities December 2022 01/12/2023 817.94 100036 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities December 2022 01/12/2023 10,691.16 100036 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities December 2022 01/12/2023 10,706.67 100036 Pacific Gas And Electric Utilities December 2022 01/12/2023 10,062.44 Vendor Total 37,321.30
100102 Pacific Telemanagement Services Payphone 01/26/2023 53.00 100037 Page and Turnbull Professional Services Planning 01/12/2023 2,640.00 100038 PageFreezer Software Inc Public Records Compliance 01/12/2023 2,388.00 100103 Public Agency Retirement Services Monthly Fee Dec 2022 01/26/2023 300.00 100039 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. Postage 01/12/2023 1,116.84 100040 Ready Refresh Drinking Water 01/12/2023 60.95
100040 Ready Refresh Drinking Water 01/12/2023 243.18
Vendor Total 304.13

Agenda Item #7.3:

100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 11.36 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 8.96 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 5.11 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 11.50 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 1.70 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 15.48 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 12.78 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 6.67 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 5.11 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 11.64 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 0.43 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 1.42 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 4.40 100104 REMIF Employee Assistance Program Feb 2023 01/26/2023 19.88 Vendor Total 116.44
100042 Republic Services of Sonoma County Waste/ Compost Services 01/12/2023 60.09 100031 Richard Merlo 1247 Broadway app not processed/refund 01/12/2023 9,830.00 100043 Ricoh USA, inc Copier Lease 01/12/2023 79.64
100044 Ricoh Usa, Inc US4 Copier Lease 01/12/2023 247.58 100044 Ricoh Usa, Inc US4 Copier Lease 01/12/2023 1,485.48 100044 Ricoh Usa, Inc US4 Copier Lease 01/12/2023 742.74 100105 Ricoh USA, Inc. US3 Copier Lease 01/26/2023 289.90 Vendor Total 2,845.34
100045 RingCentral Inc Phones Jan 2023 01/12/2023 1,802.42 100053 Robert A. Smith Youth & Family Services Nov 2022 01/12/2023 34,452.01 100046 Robert Sanders & Co Signage/Design 01/12/2023 331.25 100046 Robert Sanders & Co Signage/Design 01/12/2023 331.25 Vendor Total 662.50
100047 Ross Recreation Equip Co Tool Repair Supplies 01/12/2023 2,400.64 100049 Sebastiani Building Investors Monthly lease payment 01/12/2023 6,109.00 100050 Sharma & Associates Finance Services 01/12/2023 10,200.00 100051 Shred-It USA Shredding Service 01/12/2023 222.00 100052 Silveira Chevrolet Truck Service 01/12/2023 115.10 100107 Silveira Chevrolet Truck Service 01/26/2023 115.10 Vendor Total 230.20
100054 Soiland Co, Inc Supplies 01/12/2023 231.92
100054 Soiland Co, Inc Supplies 01/12/2023 231.91
100108 Soiland Co, Inc Supplies 01/26/2023 72.24
Vendor Total 536.07
100055 Sonoma Community Center FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 01/12/2023 3,333.33 100109 Sonoma County Community Dev. Commission SERAF Loan Repayment ROPS, 22-23B SERAF 01/26/2023 121,738.00 100056 Sonoma County Tax Collector Property Taxes 01/12/2023 11,743.20 100110 Sonoma County Water Agency Water Purchase December 2022 01/26/2023 116,036.89 100057 Sonoma Ecology Center FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 01/12/2023 2,083.33 100058 Sonoma Embroidery Uniforms 01/12/2023 9.00
100059 Sonoma Media Investments Advertising 01/12/2023 352.00 100059 Sonoma Media Investments Advertising 01/12/2023 1,161.48 100059 Sonoma Media Investments Advertising 01/12/2023 915.00 100111 Sonoma Media Investments Advertising 01/26/2023 176.00 100111 Sonoma Media Investments Advertising 01/26/2023 1,120.00 100111 Sonoma Media Investments Advertising 01/26/2023 1,640.01 Vendor Total 5,364.49
100112 Sonoma Overnight Support Qtr4 2022 Payment 01/26/2023 7,500.00 100060 Sonoma Paint Center Inc Supplies 01/12/2023 -13.10 100060 Sonoma Paint Center Inc Supplies 01/12/2023 123.72 Vendor Total 110.62

Agenda Item #7.3:

100113 Sonoma Tourism Improvement Dist. TID Receipts Rec'd in December 2022 01/26/2023 76,823.85 100061 Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce Business & Economic Vitality Svcs, FY22-23 01/12/2023 10,416.66 100114 Sonoma Valley Field of Dreams Monthly Payment, Athletic Field Maintenance/Ops 01/26/2023 5,000.00 100062 Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority 2022/2023 City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley Fire District Contract 01/12/2023 990,448.00 100115 Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority 2022/2023 City of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley Fire District Contract 01/26/2023 495,224.00 Vendor Total 1,485,672.00
100063 Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau FY22-23, Monthly Payment Per Contract 01/12/2023 8,333.33 100064 Staples Advantage Supplies 01/12/2023 57.86
100116 State Water Resources Control Board Water System Annual Fees FY 22/23 01/26/2023 28,107.08 100065 The Rental Place Supplies 01/12/2023 92.21
100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 284.41 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 2,645.07 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 1,276.37 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 18.83 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 191.76 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 1,092.27 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 108.28 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 977.38 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 1,434.08 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 804.55 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 120.00 100066 U.S. Bank Corp Pmt System CalCard December 2022 Purchases 01/12/2023 1,297.57 Vendor Total 10,250.57
100067 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 01/12/2023 4,168.30 100067 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 01/12/2023 846.95
100067 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 01/12/2023 25.31
100067 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 01/12/2023 338.43
100067 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 01/12/2023 459.23
100117 US Bank Voyager Fleet Sys Gas 01/26/2023 932.13
Vendor Total 6,770.35
100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 242.64 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 80.88 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 690.25 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 377.66 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 191.44 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 135.25 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 671.54 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 63.85 100068 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/12/2023 1,182.38 100118 Verizon Wireless Communications December 2022 01/26/2023 469.10 Vendor Total 4,104.99
100069 Vintage House FY22-23, City Sponsorship/Service Contract 01/12/2023 3,333.33 100070 Vulcan Materials Company Supplies 01/12/2023 2,503.97 100120 waterTALENT, LLC Temp Staffing WE 12/18/2022 01/26/2023 6,902.00 100121 Wine Country Water Works Membership Fee M Brett 01/26/2023 35.00 Vendor Total $ 2,230,443.16
Employee Payroll and Benefits $ 555,478.22
$ 2,785,921.38

Agenda Item #7.3:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Public Works
Staff Contact
Oriana Hart, Public Works Admin & Project
Manager
Agenda Item Title
Approve the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Fryer Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project No. 1802; Federal Project No. CML – 5114(020) Constructed by F. Loduca, Co., Authorize the Interim City Manager to Sign the NOC, and Direct the City Clerk to File the NOC at the County of Sonoma Recorder’s Office
Summary
On November 17, 2021, the City Council adopted a resolution accepting the bid and award of the Fryer Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project No. 1802; Federal Project No. CML – 5114(020) construction contract to F. Loduca Co. with an authorized amount of $578,703.90.

This project is part of the City’s commitment to keeping its City streets and multi-use pathways in a safe and functional condition for multi-modal circulation. In general, the work consists of street and Class I pathway improvements, including installation of a pre-engineered and prefabricated single span steel truss pedestrian bridge, concrete bridge abutments and work at each approach to accommodate the new bridge, including new signage, striping and pavement markings, removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter, construction of new hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement section, HMA overlay and grinding, concrete sidewalk, driveway and pathway, new ADA curb ramps and upgrading existing curb ramps for ADA compliance, tree removal, new street light, traffic control, and other related work.

Substantial completion for the project occurred on November 28, 2022. The project has been totally completed with final punch-list items signed off by the Public Works Administrative and Project Manager, Oriana Hart and the Contract City Engineer, Matt Wargula, of GHD. It is recommended the Notice of Completion (NOC) be approved and the City Clerk be directed to file the NOC at the County of Sonoma Recorder’s Office.

Recommended Council Action
It is recommended the City Council approve the Notice of Completion for Fryer Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project No. 1802; Federal Project No. CML – 5114(020) constructed by F. Loduca Co., authorize the Interim City Manager to sign the NOC, and direct the City Clerk to file the NOC at the County of Sonoma Recorder’s Office.

Alternative Actions
City Council discretion.

Financial Impact
The project was budgeted at $841,565 utilizing OBAG 2 Grant funds as well as Measure M, Gas Tax, and General funds from the FY 21/22 and FY 22/23 City Budgets. The final construction contract amount is $813,241.92.

Agenda Item #7.4:

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
NOC - Fryer Creek Bridge
Agenda Item #7.4:

When recorded, return to:

City Clerk
City of Sonoma
No. 1 The Plaza
Sonoma, CA 95476
OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Exempt from Recording Fees Pursuant to California Government code §6103.

NOTICE OF COMPLETION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:

1. The undersigned City of Sonoma, a Municipal Corporation, caused certain work to be performed within the City of Sonoma, which work is generally described as:

Fryer Creek Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Project No. 1802; Federal Project No.

CML – 5114(020)

2. The name and address of the Contractor responsible for the performance of such work is:

F. Loduca Co.
1324 W. Lincoln Rd
Stockton, CA 95207

3. Such work was completed and on the 28TH day of November, 2022, the work was accepted by the City of Sonoma.

4. The property described in this instrument is owned by or adjacent to property owned by the City of Sonoma.

Recording of this document is requested for CITY OF SONOMA and on behalf of the City of Sonoma, a Municipal Corporation, under Section 6103 of the Government Code.

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
___________________________
Mark Linder, Interim City Manager
ATTEST: __________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.4:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Public Works
Staff Contact
Oriana Hart, Public Works Admin & Project
Manager
Agenda Item Title
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Certificates of Acceptance of Easement Grant Deeds for the Public Sidewalk Over and Across the Property at 800 Broadway Summary
The public sidewalk along the frontage at the southern corner of Chase Street and Broadway (SR12) extends beyond the public right-of-way onto the private property at 800 Broadway. The sidewalk has been oriented in this way to avoid and save the landscape area located at the corner. The pedestrian crossing across Chase Street has recently been upgraded with an ADA ramp by Caltrans. The easement would cover a portion of sidewalk approximately 130 sq ft in dimension.

The easement is needed to provide the public with rights of ingress, egress and utility installation over specific portions of the private property owned by Lands of 1161732, LLC. The need for an easement for existing public sidewalk at this location was identified during City review of an encroachment permit requested for recent improvements at the property.

Lands of 1161732, LLC, has executed an Easement Grant Deed conveying a public sidewalk easement to the City of Sonoma. Prior to recordation of each Easement Grant Deed, the City of Sonoma must execute Certificates of Acceptance.

Recommended Council Action
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute Certificates of Acceptance of Easement Grant Deeds for public sidewalk over and across the property at 800 Broadway.

Alternative Actions
City 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 #7.5:

Attachments
Resolution - 800 Broadway Easement
1240-SIDEWALK EASEMENT-800 Broadway 1-31-23
Agenda Item #7.5:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION # - 2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATES OF

ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT GRANT DEEDS FOR PUBLIC SIDEWALK
OVER AND ACROSS THE PROPERTY AT 800 BROADWAY
WHEREAS, the public sidewalk along the Broadway frontage of the property at the corner of Broadway and Chase Street extends beyond the public right-of-way onto the private property; and
WHEREAS, public sidewalk facilities were constructed on the private property to avoid and save the landscape area located at the corner of Broadway and Chase Street; and WHEREAS, easements are needed to provide the public with rights of ingress, egress and utilities over specific portions of the private property owned by 1161732, LLC.; and WHEREAS, the need for easements for the existing public sidewalk at the property was identified during City review of encroachment permit requested for recent improvements at the property; and
WHEREAS, 1161732, LLC, has executed an Easement Grant Deed conveying a public sidewalk easement to the City of Sonoma; and
WHEREAS, prior to recordation of each Easement Grant Deed, the City of Sonoma must execute Certificates of Acceptance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Sonoma authorizes the City Manager to execute Certificates of Acceptance of Easement Grant Deeds for the public sidewalk over and across the property at 800 Broadway.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
________________________________
Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.5:

RECORDED FOR THE BENEFIT OF:

CITY OF SONOMA
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:

CITY OF SONOMA
City Hall, No. 1 The Plaza
Sonoma, CA 95476
No Fee Document - per Government code 27383
No Document Transfer Tax- per R& T Code 11922
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

SPACE ABOVE THIS LINE FOR RECORDERS USE
A portion of APN 018-412-028

SIDEWALK EASEMENT
The undersigned Grantor (s) declare (s): Documentary Transfer Tax is: $0.00 (County Tax): and $0.00 (City Tax). [ ] Unincorporated area: or [x] City of Sonoma
[ ] computed on full value of property conveyed, or
[ ] computed on full value less liens or encumbrances remaining at time of sale 1161732, LLC, a, California limited liability company GRANTS to THE CITY OF SONOMA, a municipal corporation of the State of California, a public sidewalk easement over and across the property described in Exhibit “A”.

SEE EXHIBIT "A", LEGAL DESCRIPTION, AND EXHIBIT "B", PLAT ATTACHED HERETO.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Grantor has executed this Sidewalk Easement Deed as of this ______ day of __________________ 2023.

Grantor:
1161732, LLC, a, California limited liability company
_______________________________ _______________
Tyler T. Boynton, President Date
Agenda Item #7.5:

CERTIFICATE OF ACCEPTANCE
This is to certify that the interest in the real property conveyed by the sidewalk easement deed, dated ________________, 202__ from 1161732, LLC, a, California limited liability company, to the CITY OF SONOMA, is hereby accepted by the undersigned officer or agent on behalf of the City of Sonoma pursuant to authority conferred by Resolution ________________ adopted __________, 202__ by the City of Sonoma Council and the grantee consent to recordation thereof by its duly authorized officer.

Dated: ______________, 202__ By__________________
Mark Linder
Interim City Manager
Agenda Item #7.5:

EXHIBIT A

EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
The land herein referred to is situated in the City of Sonoma, County of Sonoma, State of California, and is described as follows:

Being a portion of the lands of 1161732, LLC, a, California limited liability company as described by deed recorded under Document No. 2021-059595, Sonoma County Records, more particularly described as follows:

An easement over a strip of land 6.00 feet wide described as follows:

Commencing at a found 3/4” iron pipe tagged RE 6244, as shown on that Record of Survey filed in Book 826 of Maps, page 44, Sonoma County Records, said iron pipe also being at the northeast corner of the lands of 1161732, LLC, a, California limited liability company as described by deed recorded under Document No. 2021-059595, Sonoma County Records; Thence North 81°58’00” West, 81.68 feet along the South line of Chase Street to the Point of Beginning of the 6.00 foot wide easement; Thence continuing North 81°58’00” West, 6.00 feet along the said South line; Thence South 8°02’00” West, 1.61 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve having a radius of 5.50 feet; Thence along said curve concave to the northwest through a central angle of 89°21’00” for a distance of 8.58 feet; Thence North 82°37’00” West,

6.81 feet to the East line of BROADWAY; Thence South 7°23’00” West,

6.00 feet along said East line, Thence South 82°37’00” East, 6.81 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve having a radius of 11.50 feet; Thence along said curve concave to the northwest through a central angle of 89°21’00” for a distance of 17.93 feet; Thence North 8°02’00” East, 1.61 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Containing 130 S.F., more or less
Portion of AP No. 018-412-028.

Basis of Bearings Record of Survey filed in Book 826 of Maps, page 44, Sonoma County Records.

M I K E B U T I

LAND SURVEYOR
SONOMA, CALIF.
01-31-2023
Agenda Item #7.5:

Agenda Item #7.5:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Mark Linder, Interim City Manager
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item Title
Adopt a Resolution Terminating the State of a Local Emergency Regarding COVID-19 Effective February 28, 2023, Per California Government Code Section 8630 Summary

On March 2, 2020, the Sonoma County Health Officer declared a Local Health Emergency pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 101080 due to the potential introduction of COVID19 in Sonoma County. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency on March 4, 2020, in order to address the global COVID-19 outbreak and to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19.

On March 12, 2020, the City Manager, acting in her capacity as Director of Emergency Services per Sonoma Municipal Code Section 2.36.050, proclaimed the existence of a local emergency (Exhibit A). The City’s Proclamation was received by the Sonoma County Department of Emergency Management and the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).

On March 16, 2020, the nine counties in the San Francisco Bay Area, including Sonoma County, issued an order (“Public Health Order”) requiring residents to shelter in place starting on March 17, 2020 in order to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The local health orders have been modified and amended from time to time during the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government Code section 8630 authorizes local governing bodies to proclaim local emergencies when such events occur as are defined by Government Code section 8558(c).

Under Government Code section 8630 subdivision (c), the City’s governing body must review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until the governing body terminates the local emergency. However, the Governor’s March 4, 2020 executive order suspended the need to review the emergency every 60 days. Commencing February 28, 2023, the directives of Government Code section 8630(c) will therefore be reinstated. This will require the City Council to conduct the 60-day review absent a formal termination, presumably no later than April 28, 2023 (60 days after February 28, 2023).

On October 17, 2022, the Governor announced that the COVID-19 state of emergency will end on February 28, 2023. This will effectively terminate the March 4, 2020, proclamation which suspended the 60-day review interval.

For the past almost three years, the City has battled the effects of COVID-19 has had on its residents and businesses. The City has provided aid and relief to those affected by the pandemic. The areas of assistance included, but was not limited to, providing more than Agenda Item #7.6:

$151,000 in rental assistance, utility assistance and forgiveness, coordinating testing and vaccination efforts, supporting small and local businesses as well as implementing other programs.

During this time, the City has adopted a series of steps to help businesses survive during the COVID-19 Pandemic. These steps included:
• The issuance of temporary use permits, encroachment permits, and/or licensing procedures to allow the City’s businesses to expand their operating space into publicly owned spaces;
• Additional drop-off and delivery parking spaces, along with a clear licensing program for the use of parking spaces for business expansion and to reduce private parking requirements on a temporary basis;
• The above two items later became “Al Fresco Sonoma” – a way to use outdoor public spaces as “parklets” for dining and other activities during the extended times when retailers’ and restaurateurs’ indoor spaces were closed or restricted; Fee waivers where appropriate; and
• Expedited review of these ideas and others via a Business Recovery Ad Hoc Council Committee.

Threatened conditions of disaster or peril to safety beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities presented by the spread of COVID-19 have been significantly subsided to such a degree that Governor Gavin Newsom plans to terminate the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023. Government Code Section 8630(d) requires the City Council to terminate a local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant.

The termination of the local emergency does not mean that the threat of the virus and virus variants are not still present. The state Department of Public Health and local health departments believe that the ability to manage the care of those impacted will not risk the stability of the local health system. Therefore, Staff is recommending Council to terminate its local emergency at this time because the City Manager, in her capacity of Director of Emergency Services, is able to continue to manage the administration of the City consistent with applicable state and local orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recommended Council Action
Move to adopting the resolution terminating the local emergency due to COVID-19.

Alternative Actions
The City Council could determine that an emergency still exists and not adopt the resolution.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c), the City Council shall review the need for continuing the local emergency at least once every 60 days until it terminates it.

Financial Impact
Taking this action results is no negative fiscal impact.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report Approved/Certified
Agenda Item #7.6:

Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Exhibit A - Proclamation Local Emergency Declaration - COVID-19 Resolution Terminating COVID Emergency
Agenda Item #7.6:

Exhibit AAgenda Item #7.6:

Agenda Item #7.6:

Agenda Item #7.6:

City of Sonoma
RESOLUTION #____ - 2023

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA

TERMINATING THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
(NOVEL CORONAVIRUS "COVID-19")
WHEREAS, Section 8558 of the Government Code defines a local emergency as the duly proclaimed existence of conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons within the territorial limits of a city, caused by epidemic conditions; and WHEREAS, Section 8630 of the Government Code authorizes local governing bodies to proclaim local emergencies when such events occurs as are defined by Section 8558(c) of the Government Code, provided further by Section 8630 that the local governing body must review the state of emergency at least every sixty (60) days until the emergency is declared to be terminated and shall proclaim the termination of the local emergency at the earliest possible date that conditions warrant; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.050 of the Sonoma Municipal Code designates the City Manager as the Director of Emergency Services; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.36.060 of the Sonoma Municipal Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence of a local emergency; and WHEREAS, on March 2, 2020, the Sonoma County Health Officer declared a local health emergency pursuant to section 101080 of the Health and Safety Code due to the potential introduction of COVID-19 in Sonoma County; and
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2020, the County of Sonoma Director of Emergency Services proclaimed a local emergency due to the threat of COVID-19 in the County; and WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state of emergency existed in the State of California due to the presence of and threat posed by COVID19 and suspended the 60-day time period in Government Code section 8630; and WHEREAS, the City of Sonoma needed to promulgate emergency orders and regulations to facilitate the maintenance of order and reduction in potential loss of life caused by the introduction of COVID-19 to the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2020, at 4:00 p.m., the City Manager, in her capacity as Director of Emergency Services, proclaimed the existence of local emergency in the City of Sonoma, after determining that the rapidly widespread of COVID-19 was likely to create conditions of disaster or extreme peril which will be beyond the services, personnel and equipment and facilities of the City; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Council ratified the Director of Emergency Service’s Proclamation of an Emergency due to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 at its regular City Council Meeting by Resolution #17-2020; and
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced plans to terminate the COVID-19 State of Emergency on February 28, 2023; and
Agenda Item #7.6:

WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the Governor’s proclaimed state of emergency will end, including the Governor’s Emergency Order suspending the ratification of a proclamation of a local state of emergency every 60 days under Government Code section 8630; and WHEREAS, although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to directly affect the safety of persons and property within the City of Sonoma, the City Council finds that the conditions necessitating the local emergency due to COVID-19 are steadily improving and will be sufficiently abated by February 28, 2023, such that the local emergency will no longer be warranted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 8630(c), the Sonoma City Council has reviewed the need to continue the existence of the local emergency and has determined that the situation resulting from said condition of extreme peril is now deemed not to be beyond the control of normal protective services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of and within said City of Sonoma; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to end the local state of emergency and thereby rescind by implication all rules and regulations issued under and in direct response to the local state of emergency.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Sonoma does hereby proclaim the termination of said local emergency.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Sonoma does hereby rescind by implication all rules and regulations adopted and ratified during and in direct response to the local emergency.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:

Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.6:

City Council:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
John Gurney, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding
Patricia Farrar-Rivas
Ron Wellander

GOAL SETTING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
Emergency Operations Center
177 First Street West
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

1:00 PM Special Meeting
1:00 P.M. – SPECIAL MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lowe called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.

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

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lowe, Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Ding, Council Member FarrarRivas, Council Member Wellander

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Larry Barnett, David Eichar, Josette Brose-Eichar, Gil Latimer, Richard Silver, Robert Demler, Mark Bodenhamer, Perry Ellis, and Claire Solot provided public comment.

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Item 2.1: Conduct a Special Session to Discuss City Council Goals and Priorities Topics of discussion may include:
• Short- and Long-Term Goals and Priorities
• Establishing Successful Relationships
The Council identified their individual and group goals for the next five years, one year, and five months. There was no formal action taken at the meeting.

3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lowe adjourned the goal setting at 4:45 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the ___day of February 2023.
___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.7:

City Council:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
John Gurney, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding
Patricia Farrar-Rivas
Ron Wellander

SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

6:00 PM Special Meeting
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lowe 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 Lowe, Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Ding, Council Member FarrarRivas, Council Member Wellander

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Caitlyn Cornwall, Paul Kangas, Robert Demler, Fred Allebach, Bryce Jones, Margaret DeMatteo, and Calum Weeks provided public comment.

2. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Item 3.1: Discussion, Consideration, and Take Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and Adopting Findings that Approving the Resolution is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 14 California Code Regulations Section 15061(B)(3) Because There is No Possibility that Such Approval Will Have a Significant Impact on the Environment. (Interim Planning & Community Services Director)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #09-2023.

Motion by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Seconded by Vice Mayor Gurney, to Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonoma Adopting the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and Adopting Findings that Approving the Resolution is Exempt Under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 14 California Code Regulations Section 15061(B)(3) Because there is No Possibility that Such Approval Will Have a Significant Impact on the Environment. Motion carried unanimously.

3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the ___day of February 2023. ___________________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #7.7:

City Council:

Sandra Lowe, Mayor
John Gurney, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding
Patricia Farrar-Rivas
Ron Wellander

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
177 First Street West
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

6:00 PM Regular Meeting
6:00 P.M. – REGULAR MEETING

CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Lowe 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 Lowe, Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Ding, Council Member FarrarRivas, Council Member Wellander

REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
City Council did not hold a Closed session meeting.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, seconded by Vice Mayor Gurney, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Charlotte Newman provided public comment.

2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Vice Mayor Gurney dedicated the meeting to Eleanor Berto.

3. SPECIAL REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 3.1: Discussion, Consideration, and Possible Action Selecting the 2023 City of Sonoma Alcalde (Interim City Manager and City Clerk)
Action: The nomination of Bill Lynch as the 2023 Alcalde was ratified.

Motion by Vice Mayor Gurney, seconded by Council Member Ding, to ratify the nomination of Bill Lynch as the 2023 Alcalde. Motion carried unanimously.

4. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Wellander reported attending his first Sonoma Valley Citizens’ Advisory Commission meeting.

5. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCMENETS
Interim City Manager Linder stated he would confirm each council member’s 5-month goals, which were established in Council’s Strategic Planning Session, during their next weekly meeting. Interim City Manager Linder will then provide a monthly update to Council on the progression status for each goal moving forward, which will also be posted on the City’s website to ensure the public is well-informed.

Mr. Linder clarified that he and Council did, in fact, receive Caitlyn Cornwell’s email on 1/25/23, which is contrary to what was reported during last night’s special council meeting.

Agenda Item #7.7:

6. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.

7. PRESENTATIONS
None.

8. CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Council Member Ding, Seconded by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.

Item 8.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided)
Item 8.2: Receive the Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2023 (City Clerk) Action: Minutes were received.

9. PUBLIC HEARING
None.

10. REGULAR CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
Item 10.1: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Review Letters of Interest Received and Give Direction to Mayor Lowe or Her Designee Regarding Nominations for Appointees to Regional Commissions & Committees on Behalf of the Mayors' and Councilmembers' Association of Sonoma County and the City Selection Committee (City Clerk)
Action: Council provided direction to Staff.

Council affirmed they support all the candidates for the various committees and commissions which have an equal number of openings as they do nominees.

Motion by Vice Mayor Gurney, Seconded by Council Member Farrar-Rivas, to nominate Mark Stapp to the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District Citizens Advisory Committee, Susan Harvey and Sandra Lowe to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and Jeff Okrepkie to the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) as an alternate.

Motion carried unanimously.

Item 10.2: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute A Contract With A Plus Tree Care and Sustainability Tree Company in the Amount Of $26,167.40 to Provide Tree Maintenance and Removal at the City of Sonoma Plaza Park and to Approve a MidYear Budget Adjustment (Public Works Director/City Engineer) Action: Adopted as Resolution #10-2023.

Motion by Council Member Wellander, Seconded by Council Member Ding, to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute A Contract With A Plus Tree Care and Sustainability Tree Company in the Amount Of $26,167.40 to Provide Tree Maintenance and Removal at the City of Sonoma Plaza Park and to Approve a Mid-Year Budget Adjustment. Motion carried unanimously.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting at 6:45 pm.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the ___day of February 2023.
___________________________________
Agenda Item #7.7:

Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk Agenda Item #7.7:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Administration
Staff Contact
Mark Linder, Interim City Manager
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item Title
Approve a Letter of Support for Sonoma Clean Power's Grant Application to the Department of Energy and Direct Staff to Facilitate Distribution
Summary
Council Member Farrar-Rivas is the City of Sonoma appointee to the Sonoma Clean Power Board of Directors. At the last meeting, the Board Members were asked to provide letters of support from their respective cities for a grant application that Sonoma Clean Power, along with Cyrq Energy, are submitting to the Department of Energy. The grant, if funded, would create a novel way to store heat from the Geysers steam to produce power later when it is most needed.

The project is titled, "Superheat Long-Duration Energy Storage: Sub 24-Hour”.

A sample letter was provided by Sonoma Clean Power, along with an informational project summary, are attached.

If the City Council approves the letter, staff will distribute the letter upon execution by the Mayor.

Recommended Council Action
Council discretion.

Alternative Actions

1. The Council could choose not to submit a letter of support; or

2. The Council could ask Staff to make edits to the draft letter.

Financial Impact
There is no resulting financial impact to the City from this action.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Exempt
Not Applicable
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Action Requested
Attachments
Draft Letter of Support
Cyrq GeoZone Project Summary
Agenda Item #7.8:

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
RE: Letter of Supportforthe Proposal,“Superheat Long-Duration Energy Storage: Sub 24-Hour” Dear Mr. Rosenfeld,
This letter of support is provided on behalf of the City of Sonoma, California. We are pleased to support this proposal in response to Topic Area 2: Non-Lithium-BasedEnergy Storage Systems, Area of interest 2B: Front-of-Meter LDES Demonstrations (10-24 hours), of the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Long-Duration Energy Storage Demonstrations, Funding Opportunity Announcement Notice DE-FOA-0002867. “industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization FOA."
The City of Sonoma has been a member of Sonoma Clean Power (SCP) since starting service in 2014. in 2020, the City of Sonoma passed a resolution declaring a climate emergency and establishes a goal of reducing city—widegreenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2030. The City of Sonoma is also a customer of SCP’s EverGreen service, which provides our city facilities with 24/7 100% renewable power from local resources, including geothermal from the Geysers. Cyrq Energy’s proposed demonstration project offers an opportunity for our region to play a key role in deploying technology that increases the flexibilityand reliabilityof clean renewable power and is well aligned with Sonoma’s climate goals.

The City of Sonoma strongly supports Cyrq Energy and SCP’s approach to proactively engage the community in project development. A stakeholder engagement session hosted last year by SCP was a key step in selecting Cyrq Energy’s proposal and allowed for early feedback on project design by labor groups, local governments, and environmental NGOs. A commitment from SCP and Cyrq Energy to continue prioritizing engagement will both improve project viability and maximize the economic and societal benefits to our local community.

DOE’s investment in long—durationenergy storage, in conjunction with the diverse and experienced Cyrq Energy-led team, willidentify and implement solutions to overcome technical and institutionalbarriers for full-scale deployment throughout a diverse set of regions. This work will be notably consistent with the vision articulated in the Justice40 initiative coordinating Federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized, underserved, and overburdened by pollution. The team will engage resident and community leadership throughout the project to reach historicallyunder-served populations and communities, as well as foster connectivity and conditions for growth in these areas. ‘ For any questions, please contact Mark Linder, Interim City Manager at (707) 933-2213.

Sincerely,
Sandra Lowe
Mayor
Agenda Item #7.8:

GeoZone Long-Duration Thermal Energy Storage Demonstration Project
Overview
Cyrq Energy (Cyrq) has developed a novel
application of thermal storage technology to
increase the flexibility, climate impact, and value of
geothermal generation at the Geysers.

Existing generation at the Geysers uses saturated
steam produced from deep geothermal wells to
spin turbines that provide a steady around-the-clock
output of electricity. To augment the beneficial
capabilities of the Geysers, Cyrq has proposed
installing thermal storage upstream of turbines to
superheat the steam during high-need hours for the
grid.

Super-heating the steam enables the existing
turbines to operate much more efficiently—as much as doubling their power output. Increasing the output of the Geysers during high-need hours allows geothermal resources to maximize their climate impact by displacing the least efficient gas peaker plants that otherwise provide power at that time. The thermal storage system is then reheated from grid electricity during solar hours when renewable generation is plentiful and emissions are negligeable.

Geothermal Opportunity Zone (GeoZone)
Cyrq’s proposal was selected as a finalist in Sonoma Clean Power (SCP)’s Geothermal Opportunity Zone (GeoZone) solicitation. SCP is the default public power provider for Sonoma and Mendocino counties. In 2021, SCP started the GeoZone initiative to reinvigorate development of local geothermal resources—with a goal of adding 500 MW of new capacity. The Counties of Sonoma and Mendocino both passed resolutions to join SCP in forming the GeoZone. SCP released a solicitation for proposals from the geothermal industry to expand local geothermal capacity through new technology and development. Proposals to SCP’s GeoZone solicitation were judged by a team including technical experts on the Geysers, a local permitting official, and a consultant to the Department of Energy’s Geothermal Technology Office.

GeoZone finalists like Cyrq that develop new technologies and projects in the GeoZone that are compatible with community values, cost-effective, and scalable are offered a commitment from SCP to contract for power. SCP will also assist private partners with community engagement and policy advocacy. SCP expects to bring a cooperation agreement it has negotiated with Cyrq to its board for approval at its meeting on March 2nd, 2023.

Cyrq’s thermal storage (1) will be installed upstream of turbines (2) at the Geysers to superheat the steam and
increase output to the grid (3) during high-need hours with limited impact to cooling (4) and reinjection.

Agenda Item #7.8:

Community Impact of Cyrq’s Thermal Energy Storage System Cyrq’s proposed system increases the capabilities of the Geysers with minimal impact to the environment. The thermal storage system has a negligeable surface footprint, includes no hazardous materials and no emissions, requires no drilling, and does not significantly impact the water requirements at the Geysers for cooling or reservoir recharge.

Unlike lithium-ion battery storage, Cyrq’s storage system is completely comprised of equipment and materials that can be procured domestically. Installation and maintenance of Cyrq’s system will be a significant creator of jobs. Most of the subcomponents will be assembled on-site and require skilled labor. Cyrq’s GeoZone cooperation agreement includes a commitment to hire locally and focus on building local workforce capacity.

Enhancing the capability of the Geysers also has long-term financial and reliability benefits to the community. Enabling the Geysers to increase revenues by outputting at hours with higher wholesale prices improves their economic viability—allowing them to extend their operational life, improve the business case for new expansion, and continue providing valuable tax revenue to the community. Increased flexibility also increases the ability to use local power sources to maintain electric service to local customers when the grid is stressed.

Demonstration Project
To validate the scalability and feasibility of its thermal storage system, Cyrq has proposed installing a 5 to 10 MW demonstration project at a Geysers power plant in Sonoma County. The project will be capable of storing as much as 20 hours of energy. Cyrq has assembled a multidiscipline team including SCP, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Calpine (the existing operator of the power plant), Babcock & Wilcox (a power technology company), and EthosEnergy (a turbine technology company) to design and deploy the demonstration project.

The demonstration project will be more costly than deployment at-scale due to upfront engineering, cost uncertainty, and technology risks. To minimize the impact of funding the demonstration project to the SCP ratepayers that will contract for off-take from the system, Cyrq is pursuing grant funding. The Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations is accepting applications for non-lithium long-duration storage for which Cyrq’s technology is a great fit. SCP and Cyrq are also hoping to pursue anticipated grants from the California Energy Commission.

If successful, Cyrq’s thermal storage system could be cost-effectively deployed at-scale at most Geysers units—potentially doubling the 750 MW of current capacity. Through the GeoZone initiative, SCP will be a primary customer of these commercial deployments.

Agenda Item #7.8:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Planning and Community Services
Staff Contact
Kristina Tierney, Associate Planner
Agenda Item Title
Discussion, Consideration, and 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
Summary
Beginning in February 2022, the Planning Commission has reviewed numerous draft ordinances regarding amendments to Title 19 of the Sonoma Municipal Code, Section

19.10.020 (B)(3) (Commercial - Residential Component) and Section 19.010.020 (C)(2) (Mixed Use - Residential Component) and to eliminate subjectivity. The Planning Commission and City Council have both provided direction to staff to eliminate subjectivity, retain maximum flexibility for decision-makers, add exemptions for historic structures, and amend the ordinance to include a fee option for satisfying the residential component either in whole or in part. On November 17, 2022, the Planning Commission held a Study Session to discuss potential amendments to Section 19.10.020 (B)(3) (Commercial - Residential Component) and Section 19.010.020 (C)(2) (Mixed Use - Residential Component). The Study Session was continued to December 15, 2022. At the December 15, 2022, Study Session, the Planning Commission reviewed a draft ordinance and provided staff with direction to move forward with a focused set of revisions to address key issues in the short-term.

The Planning Commission reviewed a draft ordinance on January 19, 2023 and collaborated with staff on amended language in the current draft before the City Council for consideration.

The revised language provided for exceptions to the requirement for a residential component for the replacement of a commercial use within an existing tenant space with another commercial use and for additions up to 30 percent of existing historic structures. Additionally, the Planning Commission had a lengthy discussion about the residential component fee and how it would be calculated. Direction from the Planning Commission was for the fee to be on a square foot basis; however, there was substantial deliberation over whether the fee should be based on the maximum development potential of the site or based on the size of the proposed project. As proposed, the required residential component "shall be equal to 100 percent of the floor area of the commercial component".

The Planning Commission voted 4-1 to recommend that the City Council introduce the proposed ordinance as amended. The proposed ordinance is currently before the City Council for introduction of the ordinance and would return on March 1, 2023, for adoption. The ordinance would be in effect 30 days after adoption.

Recommended Council Action
Agenda Item #8.1:

Introduce the ordinance.

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
Attachments
Ordinance - Residential Component Final
Agenda Item #8.1:

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City of Sonoma
ORDINANCE # ______ - 2023

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA AMENDING SONOMA MUNICIPAL TITLE 19, SECTION 19.10.020 (B)(3) (RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT) AND SECTION 19.010.020 (C)(2) (RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT) OF 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
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, including regulations requiring the modification of local regulations to streamline housing development and for clarity; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its local regulatory scheme to facilitate the construction of housing to comply with State law; and
WHEREAS, in fall of 2021, the Planning Commission identified the need to clarify requirements for a residential component contained in Title 19 of the Sonoma Municipal Code, Section 19.10.020 (B)(3) (Commercial - Residential Component) and Section 19.010.020 (C)(2) (Mixed Use - Residential Component) and to eliminate subjectivity; and WHEREAS, beginning in February 2022, the Planning Commission has reviewed numerous draft Ordinances regarding amendments to Title 19 of the Sonoma Municipal Code, Section 19.10.020 (B)(3) (Commercial - Residential Component) and Section 19.010.020 (C)(2) (Mixed Use - Residential Component) and to eliminate subjectivity; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have both provided direction to staff to eliminate subjectivity, retain maximum flexibility for decision-makers, add exemptions for historic structures, and amend the ordinance to include a fee option for satisfying the residential component either in whole or in part; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2022, the Planning Commission held a Study Session to discuss potential amendments to Section 19.10.020 (B)(3) (Commercial - Residential Component) and Section 19.010.020 (C)(2) (Mixed Use - Residential Component). The Study Session was continued to December 15, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2022, the Planning Commission held the continued Study Session and presented a revised and simplified draft ordinance for consideration by the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission directed staff to forward a draft ordinance to the Planning Commission for consideration of a recommendation; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 2023, the Planning Commission considered a draft ordinance and directed staff to forward a draft ordinance to the City Council for introduction; and Agenda Item #8.1:

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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds adoption of this Ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines prior to taking action; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Sonoma Municipal Code set forth hereinbelow are consistent with state law.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Amendments to the Sonoma Municipal Code
A. Section 19.10.020(B)(3) (Zoning districts established) is amended as follows:

3. Residential Component. In applications for new development on properties of one-half acre in size or larger for which a discretionary permit is required, a residential component shall be is required, unless waived by the planning commission. except in either of the following circumstances:
a. The replacement of a commercial use within an existing tenant space with another commercial use.
b. Additions up to 30 percent of existing historic structures that are listed, or eligible to be listed, on the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources and/or the City of Sonoma Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures where the addition would not impact the historic designation.

A residential component shallshould normally comprise at least 50 percent of the total proposed building area be equal to 100 percent of the floor area of the commercial component. The residential component may be wholly or partially satisfied through payment of a residential component fee, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. The residential component fee shall be paid per square foot of required residential component and shall be established by resolution of the City Council and paid into the Housing Trust Fund. Circumstances in which the residential component may be wholly or partially satisfied by the residential component fee reduced or waived include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The replacement of a commercial use within an existing tenant space with another commercial use.

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ab. The presence of existing uses or conditions incompatible with residential development on or adjacent to the property for which a new development is proposed.
bc. Existing pProperty characteristics, including size limitations and environmental characteristics, that constrain opportunities for residential development or make it infeasible.
cd. Limitations imposed by other regulatory requirements, such as the Growth Management Ordinance.

B. Section 19.10.020(C)(2) and (C)(3) (Zoning districts established) is amended as follows:

2. Residential Component. In applications for new development for which a discretionary permit is required, a residential component is required, unless waived by the planning commission. A residential component shall be is required, unless waived by the planning commission. except in either of the following circumstances:
a. The replacement of a commercial use within an existing tenant space with another commercial use.
b. Additions up to 30 percent of existing historic structures that are listed, or eligible to be listed, on the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources and/or the City of Sonoma Inventory of Historic Sites and Structures where the addition would not impact the historic designation.

A residential component shallshould normally comprise at least 50 percent of the total proposed building area be equal to 100 percent of the floor area of the commercial component. The residential component may be wholly or partially satisfied through payment of a residential component fee, subject to approval by the Planning Commission. The residential component fee shall be paid per square foot of required residential component and shall be established by resolution of the City Council and paid into the Housing Trust Fund. Circumstances in which the residential component may be wholly or partially satisfied by the residential component fee reduced or waived include, but are not limited to, the following:

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a. The replacement of a commercial use within an existing tenant space with another commercial use.
ab. The presence of existing uses or conditions incompatible with residential development on or adjacent to the property for which a new development is proposed.
bc. Existing pProperty characteristics, including size limitations and environmental characteristics, that constrain opportunities for residential development or make it infeasible.
cd. Limitations imposed by other regulatory requirements, such as the Growth Management Ordinance.

3. Commercial Component. In applications for new development for which a discretionary permit is required, a commercial component may be required, unless waived by the planning commission. Circumstances in which a commercial component may be waived include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The replacement, expansion, or alteration of a residential use within an existing residential or mixed use development.
b. The presence of existing uses or conditions incompatible with commercial development on or adjacent to the property for which a new development is proposed.
c. Existing pProperty characteristics, including size limitations and environmental characteristics, that constrain opportunities for commercial development or make it infeasible.
d. Interference with the objective of maximizing housing opportunities, especially affordable housing and other housing types that meet community needs as identified in the Housing Element.
e. Limitations imposed by other development regulations, including applicable requirements and guidelines of the development code.

C. SECTION 2. Findings for Development Code Amendments.

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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, including Goals CD-1 and CD-2, Policies 5.5, 1.2, and 1.8 because the amendments:
• Promote and preserve the use of property for housing, focus housing development in the city-limits.
• Maintain a definitive urban growth boundary (UGB).
• Balance the protection of open space and providing housing and employment, consistent with the small-town character of Sonoma.
• Promote higher density, infill development, while ensuring that building mass, scale, and form are compatible with neighborhood and town character. • Encourage mixed use development that includes small-scale, local-serving commercial uses, provided it will be compatible with surrounding development. • Preserve and enhance the historic Plaza area as a unique, retail-oriented commercial and cultural center that attracts both residents and visitors.

Overall, the proposed amendments to the development code would support the action of the general plan.

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 facilitate permitting of duplexes in the low density residential zoning district and multifamily residential dwellings in the medium density and high density residential zoning districts, clarify the review process for concurrent applications to streamline permit processing, and clarify development standards for residential development projects.

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 Section 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. The proposed ordinance amendments 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, Agenda Item #8.1:

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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, subdivision (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.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sonoma this _____ day of _____, 2023, after first being introduced at the Regular Council meeting of ________, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________________
Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
* * * * * *
I HEREBY CERTIFY the foregoing ordinance was duly adopted at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Sonoma held on _________________, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

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NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________
Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
Agenda Item #8.1:

City of Sonoma
Agenda Item Summary
Meeting: City Council - 15 Feb 2023
Department
Planning and Community Services
Staff Contact
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 19.12 (Streetscape) to add new Sections

19.12.030 (Fire Apparatus Access Road Standards), 19.12.010 (Private Road and Driveway Standards); Removing Section 19.48.100 (Driveways); and Amending Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to Align Roadway Standards with the California Fire Code as Amended and Adopted by the City Council, and Clarify Various Definitions Related to Development Projects and Finding the Proposed Amendments are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Section 15061(B)(3) – General Rule – of the CEQA Guidelines Summary
Staff has collaborated with the Chief Building Official, Department of Public Works Director, Fire Marshal and other city staff on the proposed amendment to better align the Sonoma Municipal Code standards with the California Fire Code standards, as amended and adopted by the City Council, and to establish objective standards for driveways and fire apparatus access roads.

The proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 19.12 (Streetscape) to add new Sections

19.12.030 (Fire Apparatus Access Road Standards), 19.12.010 (Private Road and Driveway Standards) and to remove Section 19.48.100 (Driveways), as well as amending Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to align roadway standards with the California Fire Code as amended and adopted by the City Council, and clarify various definitions related to development projects.

On December 15, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft ordinance and voted 6-0 to recommend that the City Council introduce the proposed ordinance as amended. The proposed ordinance is currently before the City Council for introduction of the ordinance and could return to the Council on March 1, 2023 for adoption. The ordinance would be in effect 30 days after adoption.

Recommended Council Action
Introduce the ordinance.

Alternative Actions
Council discretion.

Financial Impact
None.

Environmental Review Status
Environmental Impact Report
Negative Declaration
Approved/Certified
No Action Required
Agenda Item #8.2:

Exempt
Not Applicable
Action Requested
Attachments
Ordinance - Fire Access, Private Road and Driveway Standards Agenda Item #8.2:

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City of Sonoma
ORDINANCE # - 2023

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONOMA AMENDING THE CITY OF SONOMA MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING AMENDING CHAPTER 19.12 (STREETSCAPE) TO ADD NEW SECTIONS 19.12.030 (FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD STANDARDS), 19.12.040 (PRIVATE ROAD AND DRIVEWAY STANDARDS), DELETING SECTION 19.48.100 (DRIVEWAYS), AND AMENDING CHAPTER 19.92 (DEFINITIONS) TO

ALIGN ROADWAY STANDARDS WITH THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AS AMENDED AND

ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, AND CLARIFY VARIOUS DEFINITIONS RELATED TO

DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND FINDING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS ARE

EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3) - GENERAL RULE - OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES.

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; and
WHEREAS, staff collaborated with the chief building official, department of public works director, fire marshal and other city staff on the proposed amendment to better align the Sonoma Municipal Code standards with the California Fire Code standards, as amended and adopted by the City Council, and to establish objective standards for driveways and fire apparatus access roads; and
WHEREAS, on December 15, 2022, the Planning Commission discussed amendments to Chapter 19.12 (Streetscape) to add new Sections 19.12.030 (Fire Apparatus Access Road Standards), 19.12.040 (Private Road and Driveway Standards) and to delete Section 19.48.100 (Driveways), as well as amending Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) to align roadway standards with the California Fire Code as amended and adopted by the City Council, and clarify various definitions related to development projects. The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council introduce an ordinance; and WHEREAS, the City Council found this ordinance to be exempt from the California Environmental Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) - General Rule - of the CEQA Guidelines prior to taking action; and
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2023, the City Council held a public hearing and 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.

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

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

A. New Sections 19.12.030 (Fire Apparatus Access Road Standards) and 19.12.040 (Private Road and Driveway Standards) is added to Chapter 19.12 (Streetscape) as follows:

19.12.030 Fire Apparatus Access Road Standards
A. General. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every structure or portion of a structure hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction, unless exempted by the fire code official. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended by the city of Sonoma and shall extend to within 150 feet (150’) of all portions of the structure and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the structure as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the structure. The fire code official is authorized to provide approvals required by this section.

B. Width. The width of fire apparatus access roads is based on a number of factors to include but not limited to; occupancy classification, number of parcels served, size of parcels served, total length of the roadway, and the total number of structures and dwelling units served by the access road. Each instance will require the approval of the fire code official. Additional recommendations and/or requirements may be made upon review of more detailed plans and site inspections. General width requirements include:

1. Single-family Dwellings and Duplexes:
a. Fire apparatus access roads serving no more than three (3) parcels, containing no more than one single family dwelling or duplex per parcel and any number of accessory dwelling units, shall be constructed to provide a minimum of one (1) twelve-foot-wide (12’) traffic lane.
b. Fire apparatus access roads serving four (4) or more parcels containing no more than the allowable accessory structures inclusive of dwelling units shall be constructed to provide a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet (20’).

2. Non-residential Uses and Multi-family Dwellings: Parcels serving non-residential uses and multi-family dwellings shall be provided with a fire apparatus access road that shall be constructed to provide a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet (20’).

3. Structures three (3) or more stories or structures 30 feet in height must comply with the California Fire Code Appendix D as adopted and amended by the City of Sonoma and may require wider fire apparatus access roads.

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1. Vegetation Clearance - All vegetation including trees, bushes, and shrubs shall be maintained to provide a minimum unobstructed vertical clearance of fifteen feet (15’) and shall be maintained above all portions of the required fire apparatus access road including required turnouts and turnarounds.

2. Physical Obstructions - Eaves, balconies, carports, garages, and other structures located above a fire apparatus access road must have an unobstructed vertical clearance height of thirteen feet six inches (13’-6”).

D. Turnouts / Turnarounds

1. Turnouts. All required fire apparatus access roads less than 20 feet (20’) in width and exceeding one hundred fifty feet (150') in length shall have a turnout constructed at approximately the midpoint of the fire apparatus access road. Any fire apparatus access roads exceeding eight hundred feet (800') in length shall have turnouts constructed approximately every four hundred feet (400') along the entire length of the fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads required to have a turnout, shall have a turnout that is a minimum of twenty-two feet (22') wide, including the fire apparatus access road and the turnout and thirty feet (30') long with a minimum taper of twenty-five feet (25') on each end. The length of the turnout shall be measured along the fire apparatus access roads centerline and shall not be located on the inside of horizontal curves without approval from the fire code official.

2. Turnarounds. All required fire apparatus access roads exceeding one hundred fifty feet (150') in length shall have a turnaround constructed within fifty feet (50') of the structure served by the fire apparatus access road. Any fire apparatus access road longer than one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') shall have additional turnarounds located at intervals no less than one thousand three hundred twenty feet (1,320') unless approved by the fire code official. Parking shall not be allowed in the approved turnaround locations. a. Turnaround dimensions for twelve foot wide (12’) wide fire apparatus access roads - Any fire apparatus access road required to have a turnaround may have either a hammerhead/T, a stub out, or terminus bulb. All turnarounds shall have a minimum turning radius of forty feet (40'), bulbs shall be forty feet (40') from the center point of the bulb, hammerhead/T and stub out shall have entry and exit curves of no less than a forty-foot (40') radius. If a hammerhead/T is used, the top of the “T” shall be a minimum of sixty feet (60') in length. If a stub is used, then the length of the turnaround shall be Agenda Item #8.2:

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forty feet (40'), as measured from the fire apparatus access road edge. The minimum width of either a hammerhead/T or a stub out shall be equivalent to the fire apparatus access road entering the turnaround.
b. Turnaround dimensions for twenty feet (20’) wide or greater fire apparatus access roads – Any fire apparatus access road turnaround shall comply with the current California Fire Code as adopted and amended by the city of Sonoma.

19.12.040 Private Road and Driveway Standards
Private roads and driveways providing site access shall be from an improved street, alley, or other public and/or private right-of-way, and shall be designed, constructed, and maintained as follows:

A. Number of Driveways.

Parcels 2 Acres or Smaller: Only one driveway is allowed unless the city engineer determines that more than one driveway is required to accommodate traffic volumes on specific projects. Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be limited to the lowest volume street, where the impact of a new access will be minimized, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.

Parcels 2 Acres or More: Up to two driveways shall be allowed unless the city engineer determines that more than two driveways are required to accommodate traffic volumes on specific projects. Additional driveways shall not be allowed if it is determined to be detrimental to traffic flow on the adjacent street(s). Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be limited to the lowest volume street, where the impact of a new access will be minimized, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.

B. Distance from Street Corners. Driveways to parking areas, except single-family residential drives, shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the nearest intersection, as measured from the centerline of the driveway to the centerline of the nearest travel lane of the intersecting street. For parcels with frontages less than 150 feet, the minimum distance shall be 100 feet unless a lesser distance is approved by the city engineer.

D. Driveway Spacing. Driveways shall be separated along the street frontage as follows:

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1. Single-Family and Duplex Residential Development. Driveway approaches on separate parcels shall be separated by at least six feet, unless a shared, single driveway is approved by the city engineer. The six-foot separation does not include the transition or wing sections on each side of the driveway; and

2. Multifamily and Nonresidential Development. Where two or more driveways serve the same or adjacent multifamily or nonresidential development, the centerlines of the driveway approaches shall be separated by a minimum of 50 feet (50’). Exceptions to this standard shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.

E. Clearance from Obstruction. The nearest edge of a driveway apron or curb return shall be at least five feet from the nearest property line, centerline of a fire hydrant, utility pole, traffic signal, light standards, or other similar facilities.

F. Width.

1. All driveways shall be constructed to provide a minimum of one (1) 12-foot-wide and maximum of 14 feet traffic lane. Driveways shall serve no more than three (3) parcels, containing no more than one single family dwelling or duplex per parcel and any number of accessory dwelling units.

2. Private roads shall serve four (4) parcels or more. Private roads serving five (5) dwellings or less are permitted to have a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet. Private roads serving six (6) dwelling units or more shall have a minimum width of 24 feet (24’).

3. No parking is allowed within the minimum width of a private roads or driveways.

H. Hard Surface Behind Driveway Approach or Public Sidewalk. To help prevent dirt, mud, gravel and other debris from tracking on to public streets, all driveways, roads, roadways, parking areas and other areas designed for vehicular use shall be constructed with a hard, allweather surface such as brick, concrete pavers, stone pavers, cement concrete, asphalt concrete or other similar hard surface acceptable to the city engineer for not less than twenty feet (20’) behind the public sidewalk or driveway approach, whichever results in the greater distance. This requirement may be waived by the city engineer for tree protection or other environmental considerations.

B. Chapter 19.48.100 (Driveways) is deleted as follows:

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19.48.100 Driveways.

Driveways providing site access shall be from an improved street, alley, or other public and/or private right-of-way, and shall be designed, constructed, and maintained as follows:

A. Number of Driveways. Up to two driveways shall be allowed for each parcel two acres or more in size unless the city engineer determines that more than two driveways are required to accommodate traffic volumes on specific projects. Additional driveways shall not be allowed if it is determined to be detrimental to traffic flow on the adjacent street(s).

Whenever a property has access to more than one street, access shall be generally limited to the lowest volume street, where the impact of a new access will be minimized, unless otherwise approved by the city engineer.

B. Distance from Street Corners. Driveways to parking areas, except single-family residential drives, shall be located a minimum of 150 feet from the nearest intersection, as measured from the centerline of the driveway to the centerline of the nearest travel lane of the intersecting street. For parcels with frontages less than 150 feet, the minimum distance shall be 100 feet unless a lesser distance is approved by the city engineer.

C. Driveway Spacing. Driveways shall be separated along the street frontage as follows:

1. Single-Family and Duplex Residential Development. Driveways shall be separated by at least six feet, unless a shared, single driveway is approved by the city engineer. The six-foot separation does not include the transition or wing sections on each side of the driveway; and

2. Multifamily and Nonresidential Development. Where two or more driveways serve the same or adjacent multifamily or nonresidential development, the centerlines of the driveways shall be separated by a minimum of 50 feet. Exceptions to this standard shall be subject to the approval of the city engineer.

D. Clearance from Obstruction. The nearest edge of a driveway apron or curb return shall be at least five feet from the nearest property line, centerline of a fire hydrant, utility pole, traffic signal, light standards, or other similar facilities. (Ord. 2003-02 § 3, 2003).

C. Chapter 19.92 (Definitions) is amended to read as follows:

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“Driveway” means any way or place in private ownership that provides vehicular access to no more than two (2) residential buildings (excluding garages and carports), containing no more than one single family residence, allowed accessory dwelling units, and any number of accessory buildings on a single parcel. “Driveway Apron” means the portion of the driveway within the public right-of-way, generally from the curb section of the roadway to the front edge of the sidewalk, or to the property line. Driveway aprons are for the sole purpose of providing ingress and egress between private property and the public right-of-way.
“Fire apparatus access road” means a road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire lane, public street, private street, driveway, parking lot lane and access roadway. Public streets may be defined by the standards of the local agency having jurisdiction over the project.
“Frontage” means the portion of a property parallel and adjacent to a public street. If there is more than one structure housing a separate business on a parcel, the frontage of each will be the measurement of the building portion fronting on the street plus a proportionate amount of the open area between those buildings, determined according to the frontage of each building.
“Hammerhead/T” means a roadway that provides a “T” shaped, three-point turnaround space for emergency equipment. The turnaround space shall be no narrower than the road it serves.
“Nonresidential” means any use that is not exclusively residential, such as commercial with a residential component and/or mixed use that contains both commercial and residential uses.
“Private road” means any way or place in private ownership that provides vehicular access to:

1. More than one (1) parcel

2. A commercial building or agricultural operation on a single parcel

3. More than two (2) residential buildings

4. Two (2) residential buildings, containing more than three (3) dwelling units, on a single parcel.
“Road” means any public or private road.

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“Roadway” means that portion of any road improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.
“Traffic lane” means that portion of a roadway that provides a single line of vehicle travel.
“Turnaround” means a roadway, unobstructed by parking, which allows for a safe opposite change of direction for emergency equipment.
“Turnout” means a widening on a roadway or driveway to allow vehicles to pass.

SECTION 2. 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 3. 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 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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SECTION 6. 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.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sonoma this _____ day of _____, 2023, after first being introduced at the Regular Council meeting of ________, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Sandra Lowe, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rebekah Barr, MMC, 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 _________________, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk
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