REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
City Council: 177 I:Il'S’[ Street West
Sandra Lowe,’ Mayor Monday, Apr” 3’2023
John Gurney, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding _ Patricia Farrar-Rivas 6'00 PM Regular Meeting Ron Wellander
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
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Lowe, Council Member Ding, Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Wellander ABSENT: Council Member Farrar—Rivas
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Vice Mayor Gurney, seconded by Council Member Ding, to approve the agenda as presented with item 8.1 being pulled and continued to the May 17, 2023, Council meeting. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Wellander, Council Member Ding, and Mayor Lowe voting YES and Council Member Farrar-Rivas absent.
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Laurie Gallian, Stephanie Fine, Gil Latimer, and David Eichar provided public comments.
2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
Council Member Ding dedicated the meeting to both Paul Day and Eriz Mcvey. Mayor Lowe dedicated the meeting to Mario Alioto.
3. COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Ding attended the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Agency, which was the first in—person meeting held since COVID-19. Fortunately, the groundwater levels locally are looking much healthier after the recent rainfalls. The group started working on budget preparation for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Council Member Ding also attended a Sonoma County Continuum of Care meeting.
Council Member Wellander attended a Water Advisory Committee meeting where they reminded individuals that there will be a modest increase in water costs soon based on volumes.
Vice Mayor Gurney attended a three-day Planning Commissioner Academy in Southern California, along with Council Member Farrar—Rivas, which he found very informative and beneficial.
During the past two weeks, Mayor Lowe participated in several events such as the Sonoma Valley Film Festival, Alcalde Reception, and Treasure Artist Reception. Additionally, as discussed at the March 15, 2023, Council meeting, Mayor Lowe wrote a letter to Assembly Member Aguiar-Curry, expressing the City’s apprehensions about losing the option to conduct all meetings remotely in the future.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Manager Linder provided an update on pedestrian safety on Broadway. While in the initial stages of drilling holes to place equipment for the pedestrian lighting equipment, Public Works ran into two issues. The holes which were drilled were filled with rain due to the recent heavy rainfalls. The City willneed to wait until the rain dries up before continuing work. Secondly, they ran into a conduit, which is owned by Comcast, which will need to be relocated before any future work is completed. The City anticipates having the pedestrian lighting equipment installed and operational by July 2023.
5. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
6. PRESENTATIONS
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‘L-L ‘ezoz 89 em; >199/v\ euuo ?unox puus uexeqea) wen =L'9 U0!19LU9|00Jd 5u!z!u5o:>ea l!Jd‘v’ Motion by Mayor Lowe, seconded by Council Member Ding, to appoint Jared Me//inger to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission as the Youth Member. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member We/lander, Council Member Ding, and Mayor Lowe voting YES and Council Member Farrar-Rivas absent.
Motion by Mayor Lowe, seconded by Council Member Ding, to appoint Mary Millerto the Planning Commission, effective April 5, 2023, as the Youth Member. Motion carried 4-0-1 with Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Wellander, Council Member Ding, and Mayor Lowe voting YES and Council Member Farrar-Rivas absent.
Council Member Ding appointed Scott Van Wagner as his direct appointment to the Cultural &Fine Arts Committee.
Motion by Mayor Lowe, seconded by Council Member Ding, to appoint Meredith Knudsen to the Cultural & Fine Arts Commission as the Alternate Member, waiving the residency requirements.
Motion carried 4-0-1 with Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member We/lander, Council Member Ding, and Mayor Lowe voting YES and Council Member Farrar-Rivas absent.
By consensus of the Council, Mario A/ioto was appointed to the Cultural &Fine Arts Commission as the Youth Member.
Motion by Mayor Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Gurney, to appoint So?a DeTorres to the Design Review 8. Historic Preservation Commission as the Youth Member. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member Wellander, Council Member Ding and Mayor Lowe voting YES and Council Member Farrar-Rivas absent.
Council made their direct appointments to the Traf?c Safety Committee as follows:
Mayor Lowe — Adam Lobsinger
Vice Mayor Gurney - Gregory Brennan
Council Member Wellander - Mark Branconi
This item willbe brought back for consideration of the alternate and youth member positions as well as Council Member Farrar-Rivas’s direct appointment, once the City has received more applications for this committee.
Item 9.2: 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 (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk)
Action: Council provided direction.
Item 9.3: Consideration, Discussion, and Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Letter of Engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 to Provide Expert Finance Advisory Services Needed to Complete Prior Year Audits and Develop the City's FY2023-24 Budget (Mark Linder, Interim City Manager)
Action: Adopted as Resolution #19-2023.
Motion by Council Member Ding, seconded by Vice Mayor Gurney, to Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute a Letter of Engagement with Baker TillyUS, LLP in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 to Provide Expert Finance Advisory Services Needed to Complete Prior Year Audits and Develop the City's FY2023-24 Budget. Motion carried 4-0-1, with Vice Mayor Gurney, Council Member We/lander, Council Member Ding, and Mayor Lowe voting YES and Council Member Farrar-Rivas absent.
10. COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE ROSTER
Informational only; no action willbe taken.
11. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Lowe adjourned the meeting at 8:12 pm.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly adopted at a regular m eting of Sonoma City Council on the 19”’day of April 2023. e ah Barr, MMC, City Clerk