REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
City Council: 177 First Street West
, ,JohnGuméyxMayor Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Patncna Farrar—Rivas, Vice Mayor
Jack Ding _ Ron Wellander 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Sandra Lowe
6:00 P.M. — REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Gurney called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Mayor Gurney, Vice Mayor Farrar—Rivas, Council Member Wellander, Council Member Lowe, and Council Member Ding
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION
There was no Closed Session held.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Farrar—Rivas, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
1. COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
Lexie Beckhard, Josette Brose—Eichar, Robert Demler, John Donnelly, Ariel Mehick, Maria Barakrat, Casper, Selene, Julian Mendez, Jeremy, and Seth Donnelly provided public comments.
2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.
3. COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Member Ding attended the Sonoma Clean Power meeting on March 7, 2024, and the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Sustainability Agency meeting on March 18, 2024. He also attended a Cal—Cities Revenue and Taxation Committee meeting.
Council Member Farrar—Rivas attended the Alcalde reception, honoring Wayne Schake, on March 26, 2024, along with fellow Council members. Ms. Farrar—Rivas took time to meet with a group of cease—fire supporters to listen to their concerns and comments. She also reported that Stacy Morales, Executive Director at the Vintage House, was chosen to be the City of Sonoma’s representative on the Aging Advisory Commission, which is part of the County of Sonoma Human Services Department.
Council Member Farrar—Rivas appointed Norma Fogelberg to the Climate Action Commission as her direct appointment.
Council Member Wellander attended a Sonoma County Homeless Coalition meeting on March 27, 2024.
Council Member Lowe attended a Local Agency Formation Commission Agency meeting today, April 3, 2024. Ms. Lowe will also be attending the opening ceremony for the Highway 116/121 Roundabout on April 4, 2024, along with Mayor Gurney. Council Member Lowe was excited to announce she will be in this year’s annual Trashion Fashion show once again.
Mayor Gurney was honored to facilitate the passing of the Alcalde ceremonial cane during the Alcalde Reception held on March 26, 2024, at the Vintage House to honor Wayne Schake.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Guhin announced that the speed tables on East Napa Street have been installed, and new bike racks will be installed throughout Sonoma Plaza over the next few weeks. Mr. Guhin also provided an update regarding the 2024 preliminary budget timeline and process. He reiterated to the Council and the public that part of the 2024 goal-setting session included a review of the 2023 goals that were set.
5. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Item 6.1: Proclamation Celebrating Sebastiani Theatre's 90th Anniversary Item 6.2: By Names List (BNL) Program Update — Unhoused Coordinated Entry for Sonoma Valley
7. CONSENT CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL
Regular Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2024
Motion by Council Member Lowe, seconded by Vice Mayor Farrar-Rivas, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7.1:
Item 7.2:
Item 7.3:
Item 7.4:
Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action — no backup information provided) Adopt a Resolution Approving the Final Map for a 15-Lot Condominium Residential Development of Nine Single Family Residences and Three Duplex Buildings (Containing Six Units), known as Hummingbird Cottages, Located at 19910 Fifth Street West (APN:
128—061—001) (Jennifer Gates, Community Development Director) Action: Adopted as Resolution 17-2024.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with Olaunu, LLC, to Provide As—Needed Engineering and Project Management Consulting Assistance in an Amount Not to Exceed $25,000 (Mike Berger, Public Works Director)
Action: Adopted as Resolution 18-2024.
Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Letter of Engagement with Baker Tilly US, LLP in an Amount not to Exceed $125,000 to Plan, Organize and Prepare the City's FY2024—25Budget; Forecast City Revenues, Expenditures and Year—EndFund Balances, Provide Advice on Financial Practices, Policies and Issues, Conduct Analyses and Support Current Auditing Activities (David Guhin, City Manager) Action: The expenditure report was accepted.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
9. REGULAR CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL
None.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Gurney adjourned the meeting at 7:26 pm.
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Regular Meeting Minutes, April 3, 2024