REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OF THE SONOMA CITY COUNCIL
City Council Chambers
City Council: 177 First Street West
R0“ we”a“dergmayor Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Sandra Lowe, Vice Mayor
Patricia Farrar—Rivas
John Gurney 6:00 PM Regular Meeting
Jack Ding
REGULAR MEETING
CONVENE, CALL TO ORDER, & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Wellander called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Wellander, Vice Mayor Lowe, Council Member Farrar-Rivas, Council Member Gurney, and Council Member Ding
CLOSED SESSION
There is no reportable action taken in Closed Session.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion by Council Member Gurney, seconded by Vice Mayor Lowe, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried unanimously by voice vote.
1. COMMENTSFROM THE PUBLIC
None.
2. MEETING DEDICATIONS
None.
3. COUNCILMEMBERS’REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Vice Mayor Lowe attended a Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meeting today, June 17, 2026.
Council Member Gurney complimented the local Police Department for showcasing the new barricade system at the Tuesday Night Farmer’s Market.
Council Member Ding attended a Zero Waste Sonoma meeting on May 21, 2026.
Council Member Farrar—Rivasattended several community events in late May and early June. On May 21, 2026, she attended the ribbon—cuttingceremony for Transcendence Theatre Company. She also attended the Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25, the City Council Budget Workshop on May 27, and, on June 1, joined the Sonoma Community Center as rainbow banners were raised in honor of Pride Month.
Mayor Wellander attended the Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission (SVCAC) meeting on May 27, 2026. He also threw the first pitch at the Stompers game on May 28, 2026. On May 29, 2026, he attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Fairmont Hotel, followed by a fundraising event for Sonoma Family Meals on May 31, 2026. On June 1, 2026, he attended the Same’s General Store ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Mayor also expressed his appreciation for the increased number of produce vendors at the Tuesday Night Farmers Market.
4. CITY MANAGER COMMENTSAND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Interim City Manager Alilovich reported that City Hall is currently illuminated in rainbow colors in honor of Pride Month and encouraged the public to attend the weekend—long celebrations around the Plaza hosted by Sonoma Valley Pride. She also shared several upcoming community events. Sonoma SPLASH’s Free Community Day event series begins this Sunday, June 7, 2026. These free swim days will be offered on the first Sunday of each month from May through September, with more information available on the City’s website. The City’s first-ever Recreation Guide is expected to be released by the end of this week and will also be posted on the City’s website. Also beginning this Sunday is the Sonoma Sundays Concert Series, held weekly at the Plaza Amphitheater through October.
Transcendence Theatre Company is preparing to launch its 2026 Broadway Under the Stars season, with the opening production, “Ain’tToo Proud,” scheduled for June 12, 2026. On June 13, 2026, the Native Sons of the Golden West will host the 63rd Annual Bear Flag Celebration and Chicken BBQ at the Plaza. Interim City Manager Alilovichalso noted that postcards and utility billinserts willbe sent out soon to provide residents with information about district elections taking place in November 2026. The City has implemented a DistrictSearch Up Tool, available on the City’swebsite, which allows residents to look up the district in which they reside. Finally, she reminded the public that at the next regular City Council meeting on June 17, 2026, the Council will consider adoption of the FY 2026-27 Budget. There Regular Meeting Minutes, June 3, 2026
will be no City Council meeting on July 1, 2026; the only regular meeting in July is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
5. CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS
None.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Item 6.1: Proclamation Designating June 19, 2026, as Juneteenth Day in the City of Sonoma
7. CONSENT CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL
Motion by Council Member Farrar—Rivas,seconded by Council Member Gurney, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7.1: Waive further reading and Authorize Introduction and/or Adoption of Ordinances by Title Only. (Standard procedural action - no backup information provided) Item 7.2: Receive Minutes from the Regular Meetings of May 6, 2026, May 20, 2026 & Special Meetings of May 6, 2026, and May 27, 2026 (Rebekah Barr, MMC, City Clerk) Action: The minutes were received.
8. PUBLIC HEARING
Item 8.1: Public Hearing to Discuss, Consider, and Take Possible Action to Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Cost Allocation Plan, Accepting the Comprehensive User Fee Study Report, Adopting a Master Fee Schedule, and finding these actions exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines (Dave Jahns, Parks & Recreation Director and Jennifer Gates, AICP, Community Development Director)
Action: Adopted as Resolution 28-2026.
Open Public Hearing: 7:46 pm.
Public Comments: Connie Schlelein and Howard Eisenstark Closed Public Hearing: 7:48 pm.
The City Council reached consensus to direct staff to return with alternative options for individuals interested in donating to the Public Art Fund.
Motion by Council Member Ding, seconded by Vice Mayor Lowe, to Adopt a Resolution Adopting the Cost Allocation Plan, Accepting the Comprehensive User Fee Study Report, Adopting a Master Fee Schedule, and ?nding these actions exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines. Motion carried unanimously.
9. REGULAR CALENDAR — CITY COUNCIL
None.
10. SECOND PUBLIC COMMENT(ONLY REQUIRED IF PUBLIC SPEAKERS REMAINFROM ITEM2.0) None.
11. ADJOURNEMENT
Mayor Wellander adjourned the meeting at 7:55 pm.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing minutes were duly and regularly received at a regular meeting of the Sonoma City Council on the 15”hof July 2026.
Monique S = vi'ez'grns, fMC, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Regular Meeting Minutes, June 3, 2026