Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, February 22, 2022

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541
AGENDA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, February 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370.

NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 52953(E) AND THE CITY OF SONORA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 01-18-2022-A.

THIS MEETING IS PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT:

Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87460555933?pwd=UFBFZ0EyR3pjcXNXZWtXVlZLQTJoQT09 Dial: (253)215-8782
Meeting ID: 874 6055 5933
Passcode: 7dY809
AND WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT.

THIS MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM. IT WILL ALSO BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com.

Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 3:00 pm on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected].
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CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

1. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code 54957(a)): Consultation with City Attorney, Douglas White.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to a three (3) minute presentation.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be voted on in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public has a question or wishes to discuss an item. In that case, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

2. Approval of disbursements in the amount of $153,038.15 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes and retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay.

3. Authorize the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, on June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8, 2022 in Coffill Park during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s Second Saturday Art Night Concert Series.

4. Authorize the closure of Bradford Street, from Washington to Green Street, and the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s 2nd Saturday Art Night March 2022 through March 2023. 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - FEBRUARY 22, 2022 PAGE 3 OF 3

5. Approval of a Letter of Support to Caltrans for the Tuolumne County Transportation Council Gold Rush Shared Use Trail Project, authorizing the Mayor to sign the letter.

6. Adopt Resolution 02-22-2022-B authorizing remote teleconferencing meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions for 30 days pursuant to Government Code Section 52953(e) Brown Act provisions.

7. Approval of City Council Minutes for August 2, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 7, 2021, and October 18, 2021.

NEW BUSINESS

8. Discussion of the dissolution of the Social Equity Committee and, pending decision, consideration of the Committee’s Draft Resolution and consideration of a mayoral appointment to the Committee with Council ratification.

9. Presentation and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 21-22 Mid-Year Budget Report and approval of related budget adjustments, capital assets and accompanied budget transfer; 4/5th vote required.

10. Adopt Resolution No. 02-22-22-A Authorizing the City Council to enter into an agreement with the CalPERS via the California Employers’ Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT), a Section 115 Irrevocable Trust, and delegating authority to the City Administrator and the Administrative Services Director to request disbursements.

11. Authorize the loan of the Mallard’s Honor Roll monument to the Tuolumne County Historical Society’s Museum’s World War II Exhibit for approximately six months.

MONTHLY REPORTS

12. Receive the Community Development Department Report for January 2022.

13. Receive the Public Works Department monthly report for January 2022.

14. Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for January 2022.

15. Receive the Sonora Fire Department monthly report for January 2022.

COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator at City Hall (209) 532-4541, [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Administrator’s Office at 94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370 during normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). The agenda and supporting public documents are also available on our City website www.sonoraca.com listed under the agenda/minutes link on the Government page. 3 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the amount of $153,038.15 for payroll

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of disbursements in the amount of $153,038.15 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes and retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay.

DISCUSSION
This payroll was the 1
st payroll of a month, which was an expected amount.

This payroll is the 17th payroll of 26 for FY21-22, expenditures are expected to be 65.38% of the budgeted amount. In total, the City has expended 64.24% of Salaries and Wages for the FY 21/22 budget.

FISCAL IMPACT
The disbursements have been approved FY21-22 Budget.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Special Event Application – Sonora Chamber of Commerce for Coffill Park

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM, on June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8, 2022 in Coffill Park during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s Second Saturday Art Night Concert Series.

DISCUSSION
The Sonora Chamber of Commerce has applied for a Special Event Permit Application for the 2nd Saturday Art Night Concert Series planned to be held in Coffill Park on June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10, and October 8, 2022. This is the 4th year for this very successful event. As the Sonora Chamber of Commerce would like to sell beer and wine as part of this event, they must obtain City Council approval as required under Sonora Municipal Code Section 9.08.010. The possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages would be limited to the confines of Coffill Park and they will be responsible for checking IDs and monitoring alcohol consumption.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
 Sonora Chamber of Commerce Request Letter
 Special Event Permit Application
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MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Special Event Application – Sonora Brewing Co.

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the closure of Bradford Street, from Washington to Green Street, and the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM, during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s 2 nd Saturday Art Night March 2022 through March 2023.

DISCUSSION
The Sonora Brewing Company has submitted the attached Special Event Permit Application to close Bradford Street, from Washington to Green Street, during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s 2 nd
Saturday Art Night.

The application includes setting up popup tents and tables with chairs on Bradford Street, and includes the serving of beer/wine and food with live music. Sonora Municipal Code Section 9.08.010 provides authority for the City Council to allow the possession and consumption of alcohol on a City Street.

Sonora Brewing Company will be required to comply with all of the applicable ABC and Sonora Fire Department requirements in place at the time of the closures.

Second Saturdays are held from 5:00 PM. to 8:00 PM. in Downtown Sonora. The applicant has requested closure of the street from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM to allow for setup prior to the event and clean up following the event. As part of this approval, Green Street would be required to remain open to through traffic.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
 Special Event Permit Application
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, Interim City Administrator
Prepared by Jackie Smith
SUBJECT: Gold Rush Shared Use Trail Letter of Support

RECOMMENDATION
Approval of a Letter of Support to Caltrans for the Tuolumne County Transportation Council Gold Rush Shared Use Trail Project, authorizing the Mayor to sign the letter.

DISCUSSION
On January 20th Tuolumne County Transportation Council received notice from Caltrans regarding an opportunity for state sponsored Project Initiation Documents for projects along state highways. Caltrans’ goal is to have innovative and transformative projects that support state goals and priorities. A competitive project, for them, will align well with the California Action Plan for Transportation Infrastructure (CAPTI) and be consistent with the SB 1 Trade Corridor Enhancement Program, Solutions for Congested Corridor Program, and Interregional Transportation Improvement Program.

CAPTI, an innovative plan focused on guiding agencies towards meeting the state’s aggressive emissions goals, has some core goals:
 Improving quality of life and public health
 Supporting a vibrant and resilient economy
 Maintaining a high-quality transportation system
 Enhancing environmental health and reducing negative transportation impacts  And increasing equity for low-income, disadvantaged communities.

These goals inform the plan’s implementation strategies which Caltrans looks to for guidance on ideal projects.

The County Board of Supervisors, TCTC, and the existing Regional Transportation Plan have prioritized State Route 49 (SR 49) Corridor improvements. Currently, there are no safe pedestrian or bicycle facilities linking residents with resources along the corridor. Unfortunately, the results of this lack of connectivity are pedestrian and cyclist serious injury and death accidents in the corridor. This area of the county, containing historically underserved individuals, has not received the benefit of the $140 million that has been invested in the East Sonora/108 corridor where household incomes are higher than the disadvantaged communities located Sonora-Jamestown. Additionally, the SR 49 corridor has only seen increasing rates of poverty, homelessness, and unemployment as the years have progressed. The SR 49 Congested Corridor and SR 49 Complete Streets Plans, after extensive public engagement, included a plan to connect Jamestown to Sonora and onto Columbia through 2 segments of Class I improvements.

The Gold Rush Shared Use Path is a project that will consist of approximately 2 unique segments which, when complete, will create a Class I Shared Use Path continuously connecting the disadvantaged community of Jamestown with Sonora and Columbia. Its course, described in the SR 49 Complete Streets 15 Item 5.

Plan, will go through the densest development in the county, near major retail and healthcare areas, and will connect with other pedestrian and cyclist pathways along the way. When complete, the Gold Rush Shared Use Path will be the primary arterial pathway, a “pedestrian and cyclist highway” for Tuolumne County and is expected to cost between 9.5 and 20 million. Ideally, Tuolumne County Transportation Council would also develop a Mono Way to East Sonora pedestrian pathway in tandem with this project in order to better support pedestrian travel.

This effort will improve active transportation continuity, encourage healthy and low emission travel behaviors, increase safety, maximize disadvantaged individuals’ access to critical services, and enhance community identity. It will assist Jamestown, a community with our highest rates of COPD and asthma, through a reduction in emissions as well as creating a facility that encourages healthy activities. The Gold Rush Shared Use Path is necessary for other future active transportation projects to adequately advance the climate resiliency of Tuolumne County’s transportation system and, therefore, support the State’s climate goals
Tuolumne County Transportation Council is asking or the Sonora City Council’s support and nomination to Caltrans of the SR 49 Gold Rush Shared Use Path from Jamestown to Columbia.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the general fund.

ATTACHMENTS
 Gold Rush Shared Use Trail Letter of Support
 Gold Rush Shared Use Trail Presentation
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City of Sonora Mayor Matt Hawkins
94 N. Washington Street Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Sonora, CA 95370 Councilmember Jim Garaventa
209-532-4541 Councilmember Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Colette Such

February 22, 2022
Marlon Regisford
Deputy District Director, Planning, Local Assistance & Environmental Caltrans District 10
1976 E Charter Way, Stockton, CA 95205
Re: Letter of Support for Nomination of the Jamestown to Columbia Gold Rush Shared Use Path as a State-Sponsored Non-SHOPP PID Project Dear Mr. Regisford,
On behalf of the City of Sonora, I am writing this letter in support of the Tuolumne County Transportation Council’s (TCTC) nomination of the Jamestown to Columbia Gold Rush Shared Use Path as a State-Sponsored Non-SHOPP PID Project. The project is consistent with the Regional Transportation Plan, the SR 49 Congested Corridor Plan, and SR 49 Complete Streets Plan.

The County Board of Supervisors, TCTC, and the existing Regional Transportation Plan have prioritized SR 49 Corridor improvements. Currently, there are no safe pedestrian or bicycle facilities linking residents with resources along the corridor resulting in serious injuries and deaths of pedestrians and cyclists. This area of the county, containing historically underserved individuals, has not received the benefit of the $140 million that has been invested in the East Sonora/108 corridor where household incomes are higher than the disadvantaged communities located Jamestown-Sonora. Additionally, the SR 49 corridor has only seen increasing rates of poverty, homelessness, and unemployment as the years have progressed.

The Gold Rush Shared Use Path is a project that will consist of approximately two unique segments which, when complete, will create a Class I shared use path continuously connecting the disadvantaged community of Jamestown to employment centers in Sonora and access to education facilities in Columbia. With these three communities connected, the project will address the above-mentioned social justice issues by enhancing access to critical services in the community aimed at giving people the tools and support needed to overcome their situations. The path will also increase safety, reduce fatalities, and major injury accidents, and provide a zeroemissions travel alternative for existing residents and planned low-income infill development in the Jamestown-Sonora area. This path will serve as a “Non-Motorized” highway, or the backbone of non-motorized travel, in Tuolumne County. The Shared Use Path will provide an arterial corridor that enables the TCTC to promote electric bicycle usage in the future, which is an important component of the region’s VMT reduction plan(s). 17 Item 5.

In summary, this effort will improve active transportation continuity, encourage healthy and low emission travel behaviors, increase safety, maximize disadvantaged individuals’ access to critical services, and enhance community identity. The project will aid Jamestown and Sonora communities with some of our highest rates of COPD and asthma, through a reduction in emissions as well as creating a facility that encourages healthy activities. This project is necessary for other future active transportation projects to adequately advance the climate resiliency of Tuolumne County’s transportation system and, therefore, support the State’s climate goals.

We understand the TCTC will need to fund Caltrans PID costs. If accepted, available CMAQ funding will be programmed to the project.

Sincerely,
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Matt Hawkins,
Sonora City Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, Interim City Administrator
Prepared by Jackie Smith
SUBJECT: Government Code Section 52953(e): Modified Brown Act Procedures During a Declared Emergency

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 02-22-2022-B authorizing remote teleconferencing meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions for 30 days pursuant to Government Code Section 52953(e) Brown Act provisions.

DISCUSSION
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Governor Newsom has issued several Executive Orders that have waived certain Brown Act requirements and allowed remote meetings without compliance with the standard teleconferencing procedures. The Governor’s Executive Orders waived requirements during the health emergency through September 30, 2021.

On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361 which created exceptions to remote meeting requirements found in the Brown Act. The law became effective on October 1, 2021, and allows any legislative body that wishes to meet remotely without complying with the standard teleconference procedures to make findings pursuant to AB 361 every 30 days. The decision to continue in person or make findings to move to remote meetings for City Committee and Commissions must be made by the legislative body, i.e. the City Council.

AB 361 suspends the standard requirements in Government Code Section 54593(b)(3). The modified teleconference requirements include:
• During a declared emergency by the Governor,
• Agendas do not need to be posted at all teleconference locations, • Agendas do not need to identify each teleconference location, • Agencies are not required to make each teleconference location accessible to the public, • There is no requirement that councilmembers participate from within the territorial boundaries of the jurisdiction,
• Each agenda must include notice to the public as to how members may access the meeting and offer public comment,
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• The agenda shall identify and include an opportunity for all persons to attend via a call-in or internet-based service option,
• Members of the public are allowed to access the meeting remotely, • In the event of a disruption which prevents the agency from broadcasting the meeting to the public, or in the event of a disruption within the local agency's control which prevents the public from offering public comments, the body shall take no further action on items appearing on the meeting agenda until the public access is restored,
• Written/remote public comment must be accepted until the point at which the public comment period is closed,
• The public shall not be required to register with the local agency to provide comment, however if a 3 rd party provider such as Zoom requires registration such requirement is acceptable as long as the public agency does not control this 3rd party provider.

Legislative bodies wishing to hold remote meetings under AB361 must meet the following criteria:

1. the local agency is holding a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency, and state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing; and

2. the local agency is holding a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency for the purpose of determining, by majority vote, whether as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health or safety of attendees; and

3. the local agency is holding a meeting during a proclaimed state of emergency and has determined, by majority vote, that, as a result of the emergency, meeting in person would present imminent risk to the health or safety of attendees.

On July 6, 2021, the City Council approved by a 3-2 vote to allow for in-person meetings and to suspend teleconferencing at City Council meetings.

October 18, 2021, the City Council directed staff to bring forth a resolution making findings pursuant to AB 361. The Council also directed staff to continue with in person meetings for City Council meetings but make available the ability for City committees and commissions to meet remotely via teleconferencing.

The City Council originally adopted 11-01-2021-B on November 1, 2021, to comply with the requirements of AB 361.

The City Council then adopted 12-06-2021-B on December 6, 2021, in compliance with the requirements of AB 361.

The City Council then adopted 01-18-2022-A on January 18, 2022 in compliance with the requirements of AB 361.

Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution 02-22-2022-B that authorizes remote teleconferencing meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions for 30 days pursuant to AB 361.

FISCAL IMPACT
Staff continues to be concerned of the impact to staff resources when holding remote and/or hybrid (remote and in person) meetings as remote meetings take dedicated IT and clerk staff. 50 Item 6.

ATTACHMENTS
 Resolution 02-22-2022-B
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RESOLUTION 02-22-2022-B
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA PROCLAIMING AND

AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND ITS COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS FOR 30 DAYS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 62953(E) BROWN ACT PROVISIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Sonora is committed to preserving and nurturing public access and participation in meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions; and WHEREAS, all meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions are open and public, as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Gov. Code 54950 -54963), so that any member of the public may attend, participate and watch the City Council and its committees and commissions conduct their business; and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act, Government Code section 54953(e), makes provisions for remote teleconferencing participation in meeting by members of the a legislative body, without compliance with the requirements of Government Code section 54953 (b)(3), subject to existence of certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, a required condition is that a state of emergency is declared by the Governor pursuant to Government Code section 8625, proclaiming the existence of conditions of disaster of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the state cause by conditions as described in Government code 8558; and
WHEREAS, a proclamation is made when there is an actual incident, there of disaster, or extreme peril to the safety of persons and property within the jurisdictions that are within the City’s boundaries caused by natural, technological or human-caused disasters; and WHEREAS, it is further required that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, or, the legislative body meeting in person would present imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees; and
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor proclaimed pursuant to his authority under the California Emergency Services Act, California Government Code section 8625, that a state of emergency exists with regard to a novel coronavirus (a disease now known as COVID-19); and WHEREAS, on June 4, 2021, the Governor clarified that reopening of California on June 15, 2021, did not include any change to the proclaimed state of emergency or the powers exercised thereunder; and WHEREAS, on June 11, 2021, Governor Newsom also issued Executive Order N-08-21, which set expiration dates for certain paragraphs of the State of Emergency Proclamation dated March 4, 2020, and other Executive Orders but did not rescind the proclaimed state of emergency; and WHEREAS, as of the date of this Resolution, neither the Governor nor the state Legislature have exercised their respective powers pursuant to Government Code section 8629 to lift the state of emergency either by proclamation or by concurrent resolution the state Legislature; and WHEREAS, the California Department of Industrial Relations has issued regulations related to COVID19 Prevention for employees and places of employment. Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 3205(5)(D) specifically recommends physical (social) distancing as one of the measures to 52 Item 6.
decrease the spread of COVID-19 based on the fact that particles containing the virus can travel more than six feet, especially indoors; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that state or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing, based on the California Department of Industrial Relations' issuance of regulations related to COVID-19 Prevention through Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 3205(5)(D); and
WHEREAS, City Council meetings shall be conducted by a hybrid model of both in-person and teleconference and committee and commission meetings may participate by teleconferencing, and members of the public may also participate virtually in committee and commission meetings; and WHEREAS, on occasion a Councilmember may need to appear and participate in a City Council meeting remotely in order to comply with Public Health guidance, the City desires to allow such participation using the requirements of Government Code Section 52953(e);

NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference.

Section 2. The City Council acknowledges the Governor has declared a state of emergency related to the novel coronavirus and hereby proclaims that state officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social (physical) distancing based on the California Department of Industrial Relations' issuance of regulations related to COVID-19 Prevention through Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 3205(5)(D).

Section 3. Remote Teleconference Meetings. The City Administrator is hereby authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of this Resolution including, conducting open and public meetings in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e) and other applicable provisions of the Brown Act.

Section 4. Effective Date of Resolution. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall be effective until the earlier of March 22, 2022, or such time the City Council adopts a subsequent resolution in accordance with Government Code section 54953(e)(3) to extend the time during which the City Council may continue to teleconference without compliance with paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of section 54953.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on February 22, 2022, by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
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Signed and dated:
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Matt Hawkins
Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST: _______________________________
Deputy City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Jackie Smith, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes for August 2, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 7, 2021, and October 18, 2021.

RECOMMENDATION
Approval of City Council Minutes for August 2, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 7, 2021, and October 18, 2021.

DISCUSSION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve meeting minutes for August 2, 2021, August 16, 2021, September 7, 2021, and October 18, 2021.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
 08-02-2021 Meeting Minutes
 08-16-2021 Meeting Minutes
 09-07-2021 Meeting Minutes
 10-18-2021 Meeting Minutes
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 02, 2021 at 4:00 PM
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541

MINUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 4:00pm in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370
THIS MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM, HOWEVER IT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 4 p.m. on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected]
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE: Under the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Order N-29-20, members of the City Council can participate via teleconference.

CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:00 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
ABSENT
Council member Jim Garaventa
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Government Code 54956.9 (d)(2)): 2 cases

2. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code 54957(a)): Consultation with City Attorney, Douglas White.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
No action was taken during Closed Session.

OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:00 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Plummer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
Council member Jim Garaventa
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The agenda was posted on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at 4:00 pm.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved without change.

PRESENTATIONS

3. Receive a Tuolumne County update from District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg updated those in attendance on recent COVID-19 statistics and the County Budget.

Councilmembers discussed.
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Multiple members of the public commented in disapproval of Critical Race Theory.

A member of the public commented in support of public Zoom access.

A member of the public asked the Council about an incident regarding a change to an agenda.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

4. Approval of disbursements in the amount of $234,410.43 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes and retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay and other adjustments.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

5. Motion to approve first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 880, reading by title only, waiving further reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sonora amending Chapter 17.64 “Transient Use Permit”.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item and requested the Council's approval.

Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg further detailed this item.

Multiple members of the public commented in disapproval of this Ordinance.

A member of the public commented in support of this Ordinance.

Councilmembers discussed.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Such.

Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

Voting Nay: Mayor Hawkins.
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NEW BUSINESS

6. Consideration to approve a City of Sonora General Fund Reserve Policy.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Financial Director Chris Gorsky further detailed this item.

Councilmembers discussed.

A member of the public commented in support of the Policy and offered some suggestions.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Seconded by Council member Segerstrom.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg informed those in attendance that Magic of the Night would commence on Friday, August 6, 2021 from 6:00-9:00 pm.

Financial Director Chris Gorsky informed the Council that the City was selected by the California Department of Finance to have their CARES fund audited.

Councilmember Segerstrom attended the Western Drought Monitor, the IRWM Tour of the Western Sanitary District, Coffee with a Cop, the Mayors and Councilmembers Roundtable with Cal Cities, the Energy Action Committee, the Sonora Christmas Town meeting, the court house tour, and listened to the recent Board of Supervisor's meeting.

Councilmember Such attended a Virtual Water Alliance Now conference, the Fire Safe Council meeting, the Social Equity Committee, the IRWM Tour of the Western Sanitary District, and the courthouse tour.

Councilmember Garaventa attended the Social Equity Committee.

Mayor Pro Tem Plummer agreed with earlier public comments regarding the Social Equity Committee and Critical Race Theory. He also informed those in attendance of an update with Access Tuolumne.

Mayor Hawkins encouraged further discussion on cultivating affordable housing. He also suggested the Council reevaluate Social Equity Committee guidelines.

Councilmembers discussed.

Staff was given direction.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 pm.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator at City Hall (209) 532-4541, [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II). 59 Item 7.

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 16, 2021 at 5:00 PM
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541

MINUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, August 16, 2021 at 4:00pm in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370
THIS MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM, HOWEVER IT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 4 p.m. on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected].

IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE: Under the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Order N-29-20, members of the City Council can participate via teleconference.

CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:00 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
Council member Jim Garaventa
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Government Code Section 54957.6): Mary Rose Rutikanga, City Administrator; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director - All Bargaining Units

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Staff was given direction.

OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:00 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved without change.

PRESENTATIONS

2. Receive a COVID-19 update from the Tuolumne County Public Health Department.

County Director of Public Health Michelle Jachetta presented this update on behalf of the Tuolumne County Public Health Department.

County Public Health Officer Dr. Eric Sergienko further detailed this update on behalf of the Tuolumne County Public Health Department.
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A member of the public informed those in attendance that the Tuolumne County Volunteer Fair transitioned from a live event to a television show per COVID-19 guidelines in collaboration with Access Tuolumne.

A member of the public representing the Sonora Chamber of Commerce informed those in attendance that the August Mixer would take place the following night. They also informed them that the Gold Country Regional Golf Tournament would occur on October 1, 2021. They also requested the Council incorporate the taxes and permits for Airbnb into the Airbnb platform.

No public comments.

Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Seconded by Council member Garaventa.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

3. Approval of disbursements in the amount of $154,673.67 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes and retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay and other adjustments.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

4. Receive an update on use of funds donated from Faith Hamilton’s Senior Project to purchase loadbearing vests for Patrol Officers. No action required.

Police Chief Turu VanderWiel requested this item be moved to later in the meeting.

Council reached consensus.

Item #4 was moved to be heard after New Business but before Monthly Reports.

Police Chief Turu VanderWiel presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Faith Hamilton further detailed this item.
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No action was taken.

5. Consideration to waive second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 880, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sonora amending Chapter 17.64 “Transient Use Permit”.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

Fire Chief Aimee New gave input on smoke and carbon monoxide detector regulations.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Segerstrom.

Voting Yea: Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

Voting Nay: Mayor Hawkins.

NEW BUSINESS

6. Adopt Resolution No. 08-16-2021-A, establishing the Dragoon Gulch Trail Event Use Permit for special events/fundraisers and use permit fee, and establishing a bench sponsorship fee.

Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg presented and detailed this item and requested the Council adopt the Resolution.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

7. Consideration to agendize for discussion and possible action at a future date guidance on use of masks in city-owned facilities per the recommendation of the Tuolumne County Public Health Officer.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

Direction was given to staff.
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MONTHLY REPORTS

8. Receive the Community Development Department Report for July 2021 Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg updated the Council on generators for City departments and informed them that Magic of the Night took place on August 6, 2021.

9. Receive the Fire Department Monthly Report for July 2021 Fire Chief Aimee New reported on a recent fire on Hope Lane along with the guidelines for the upcoming Public Safety Power Shutoffs by PG&E.

Councilmembers discussed.

10. Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for July 2021.

Nothing to Report.

11. Receive the Public Works Department Report for July 2021 Nothing to report.

COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga informed those in attendance that the City of Sonora would be presenting a Town Hall public session on the Stewart St. Affordable Housing Project on August 30, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

Councilmember Segerstrom attended the Parks and Recreation meeting, a Homeless Roundtable with Cal Cities, and the Yes Partnership.

Councilmember Such attended the Social Equity Committee on August 9, 2021, the Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness on August 12, 2021, and the ATCAA meeting on August 13, 2021.

Councilmember Garaventa attended the Local Agency Formation Commission on August 9, 2021 and the Solid Waste Committee.

Mayor Hawkins attended the Magic of the Night and met with an electric car company CEO.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:49 pm.

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, September 07, 2021 at 3:30 PM
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541

MINUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at 3:30pm in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370
THIS MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM, HOWEVER IT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 3 p.m. on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected]
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE: Under the Governor's Executive Order N-25-20 and Order N-29-20, members of the City Council can participate via teleconference.

CLOSED SESSION - 3:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 3:35 pm.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
ABSENT
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Jim Garaventa
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
Adjourned into Closed Session at 3:37 pm.

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54957.6): Agency designated representatives: Mary Rose Rutikanga, City Administrator; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director Employee Organization: Sonora Police Officer's Association.

Direction was given to staff.

2. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code 54957 (a)): Consultation with Fire Chief, Aimee New; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief; Mary Rose Rutikanga, City Administrator
Direction was given to staff.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:15 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Financial Director Chris Gorsky led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
Council member Jim Garaventa
ABSENT
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The agenda was posted on Friday, September 3, 2021, at 3:00 pm.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Item #1 was pulled from the agenda as David Goldemberg was not present.

The agenda was approved with adjustment.
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PRESENTATIONS

3. Receive a Tuolumne County update from District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg Item #1 was pulled from the agenda as David Goldemberg was not present.

4. 1) Receive an Annual Update from Visit Tuolumne; and 2) Approve an agreement for the 2021 City Promotion Project with Visit Tuolumne County to provide advertising, marketing, media placement, web development, design, and reporting services to the City and authorize the City Administrator to sign the agreement.

Visit Tuolumne County's Lisa Mayo presented this item to the Council and further detailed the project.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga detailed the second part of this item.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Segerstrom.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

WASHINGTON FIRE UPDATE

5. Receive an update on the Washington Fire.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga introduced this item to the Council and detailed the item from a City Staff and Emergency Operations Center perspective.

Fire Chief Aimee New detailed this item.

Lieutenant Jennifer Hannula detailed this item from a law enforcement perspective.

A member of the public commented on fuel build-up in the City.

Councilmembers discussed.

6. Approve the attached Budget Transfer to provide initial funding to cover damages caused by the Washington Fire (Requires 4/5 Vote).

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Such.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
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A member of the public commented regarding the Community Wildfire Protection Fund and fire fuel managing on private property.

Multiple members of the public commented regarding the Diamondback Grill outdoor seating being revoked.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga answered a question regarding the Diamondback Grill from a member of the public (approved by the Council and legal representation), noting that their outdoor seating was revoked due to a lack of compliance with ADA regulations.

A member of the public commented in disapproval of the homelessness situation, particularly in regard to fire hazards.

Multiple members of the public commented in disapproval of the homelessness situation and encouraged the City to take action.

Multiple members of the public commented in disapproval of the homelessness situation and gave anecdotal evidence to demonstrate the homeless population's correlation to crime.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga detailed the City of Sonora's action taken on homelessness and plans for a new homeless shelter.

Lieutenant Jennifer Hannula detailed the homelessness situation from a law enforcement perspective.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Segerstrom.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

8. Approve the use of face masks and public capacity limits in city-owned facilities per the recommendation of the Tuolumne County Public Health Officer.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

Multiple members of the public commented in disapproval of mask and/or vaccination mandates.

Motion made by Council member Segerstrom, Seconded by Council member Such.

Voting Yea: Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa
Voting Nay: Mayor Hawkins.

NEW BUSINESS

9. Consideration of retroactively approving the emergency Agreement for Professional Services dated August 23, 2021 with CSG Consultants, Inc. and authorize the City Administrator to sign the agreement.

Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Such.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

10. Approve Letters of Agreement between the City of Sonora and the Sonora Employees’ Association (SEA), Sonora Police Officer’s Association (SPOA), Sonora Fighter Fighter’s Association (SFFA), and the Sonora Management Employees’ Association (SMEA) providing a one-time Hazard Pay compensation payment for all City of Sonora Essential Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Such.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
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COMMUNICATIONS

11. Receive and update on the City of Sonora Encroachment Permit Process for restaurant businesses based on Council direction from the meeting of June 21, 2021.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Fire Chief Aimee New thanked the public for their support during the Washington Fire and reminded those in attendance that 9/11 would occur soon.

Financial Director Chris Gorsky informed those in attendance that the FCC would be implementing a national suicide hotline along with ten digit dialing.

Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg informed those in attendance that the City did not have any findings on its audit.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga thanked staff for their work on the Washington Fire.

Councilmember Segerstrom attended a CCED meeting, the Social Equity Committee, and the Energy Action Committee.

Councilmember Such attended an IRWM meeting, the Social Equity Committee, the Central Sierra Continuum of Care, and the TCEDA and Board of Supervisors meeting.

Councilmember Garaventa attended the briefings at the EOC during the Washington Fire and planned to attend a TCTC meeting.

Mayor Hawkins attended a joint closed session with Tuolumne County and thanked the public for their support during the Washington Fire. He also condemned violence within the City.

ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm.

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 18, 2021 at 4:00 PM
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541

MINUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 4pm in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370
THIS MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM, HOWEVER IT WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 3 p.m. on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected]
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:02 pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Plummer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved without change.
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A member of the public commented in support of in-person meetings.

A member of the public suggested a volunteer day to clean the Washington Fire debris.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

3. Approval of disbursements in the amount of $165,075.05 and $156,800.44 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes and retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay and other adjustments.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

4. Consideration to approve first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 881, reading by title only, waiving further reading, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Sonora amending Chapter

8.30.030 “Emergency Services Director, Assistant, and Coordinator – Office Created”; Section

8.30.40 “Line of Succession”; Section 8.30.060 “Authority, Control and Management of Resources during State of Local Emergency”; and Section 8.30.080 “Responsibility for Emergency Services Program within the City.”
City Attorney Douglas White presented this item to the Council.

Fire Chief Aimee New further detailed this item.

Councilmembers discussed.

A member of the public commented in support of increasing the information given to the public regarding this item.

Police Chief Turu VanderWiel noted his support for this item and further detailed the trainings expected through the item.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Such.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS

5. Receive an update on the status of the Vision Sonora Committee Appointments of 2 members of the public.

Mayor Hawkins presented and detailed this item to the Council.

No public comments.

6. Receive an update from Councilmembers Jim Garaventa and Colette Such on the status and progress of a Resolution in support of Racial Justice from the Social Equity Committee.

Councilmember Such introduced and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

A member of the public commented in disapproval of the Social Equity Committee and the inclusion of white supremacy in a Resolution.

A member of the public commented in support of the Social Equity Committee and the inclusion of white supremacy in the Resolution.

NEW BUSINESS

7. Consideration of authorization to advertise for public bid the Red Church Pedestrian and Circulation Improvement Project.

Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg presented and detailed this item to the Council.

Councilmembers discussed.

No public comments.

Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer.

Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.

8. Consideration to agendize for discussion and possible action at a future date consideration to adopt a resolution making findings in support of allowing remote meetings pursuant to AB 361 (Modified Brown Act Procedures During a Declared Emergency).

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga presented this item to the Council.

City Attorney Douglas White provided legal counsel.

Councilmembers discussed.
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Staff was given direction.

MONTHLY REPORTS

9. Receive the Community Development Department Report for September 2021 Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg informed those in attendance that the regular Santa would not be able to attend the Christmas Parade and that they were working with the Sonora Chamber of Commerce to find a replacement. They also informed them that the department was still waiting on encroachment permits for the Christmas Parade and downtown decorations.

10. Receive the Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2021 Nothing to report.

11. Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for September 2021.

Police Chief Turu VanderWiel informed those in attendance that it was Breast Cancer Awareness Month and that the Sonora Police Department accomplished the formation of a non-profit organization for the Sonora Police Department.

12. Receive the Public Works Department Report for September 2021 Nothing to report.

COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Financial Director Chris Gorsky met with representatives from California OES regarding the Washington Fire to review property damage.

City Administrator Mary Rose Rutikanga detailed the OES reimbursement process and updated the Council on a marketing campaign for local businesses for COVID recovery.

Councilmember Segerstrom watched the Fall Early Warning System Outlook for California, was in contact with the Blue Zone, and attended the Energy Action Committee, a TUD informational meeting, the YES Partnership, the Central Sierra Economic Development District, a TUD Groundbreaking, and a Christmas Town discussion.

Councilmember Garaventa attended the Solid Waste Committee, the Board of Supervisors, a TCTC meeting, the League of California Cities Annual Conference, the Rural Cities Information Exchange, and met with various community members.

Councilmember Such attended the Social Equity Committee, the Central Sierra Consortium of Care, the Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness, and a TCTC meeting.

Mayor Pro Tem Plummer attended the Caldor Fire and commended the nonprofit for the Sonora Police Department.
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:04 pm.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, Interim City Administrator
Prepared by Jackie Smith
SUBJECT: Social Equity Committee Determinations

RECOMMENDATION
Discussion of the dissolution of the Social Equity Committee and, pending decision, consideration of the Committee’s Draft Resolution and consideration of a mayoral appointment to the Committee with Council ratification.

BACKGROUND
After racially focused protests and events occurred and persisted throughout the nation, the City of Sonora City Council unanimously approved the formation of a committee with two Councilmembers serving on it on July 6, 2020. Mayor Hawkins appointed Councilmember Such and Mayor Pro-Tem Plummer to serve on the committee. The Council also established that the committee would consist of 7 members, each Councilmember selecting one.

On September 10, 2020, the goals of the Social Equity Committee were established. The desired outcomes for the Social Equity Committee were 1) the creation of a Social Equity Committee Mission and Vision Statement; 2) the creation of a Social Equity Resolution; 3) the reviewal and possible update of the City Values Statement; 3) the reviewal and possible update of the City Policies on racial sensitivity; 4) the reviewal of possible Racial Sensitivity Training for City Staff and City Council and; 5) community partner engagement to ensure proper circulation of racial and diversity sensitive material for the community at large. The continuation of the Committee was to be determined after completing these goals.

On September 10, 2020, the Council also unanimously ratified 5 members to the Social Equity Committee, each selected by a different Councilmember. The ratified members of the Social Equity Committee were Nikki Coleman, selected by Councilmember Segerstrom, Darren Duez, selected by Mayor Hawkins, Nathan Morales, selected by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Sylvia Roberts, selected by Councilmember Such, and Mercedes Tune, selected by Councilmember Garaventa.

In October 2020, Mark Plummer resigned from the Social Equity Committee and was replaced by Jim Garaventa.

On December 21, 2020, the Council approved the Social Equity Committee’s “Purpose Statement” (specified as a separate item from their Mission and Vision Statement) as follows with a 4-1 vote:

The purpose of the Social Equity Committee is to formalize the City of Sonora’s active commitment to belonging, fairness, justice, and equity for all; to listen to diverse and marginalized voices; to provide a safe space for conversation, reflection and understanding; to recognize and acknowledge implicit bias. To explore systems and identify areas of opportunity to ensure they work on behalf of the common good for all. We intentionally invite everyone to build common ground and civility in our community. 77 Item 8.

On January 19, 2021, the Council approved an increase to the Social Equity Committee outcomes to include a Community Workshop on communication strategies that promote inclusivity, listening, and social equity with a 4-1 vote.

On March 15, 2021, the Council approved the Committee’s Mission Statement with a 4-1 vote and the Vision Statement unanimously as follows:

Mission Statement:

To Strengthen the City’s understanding and capacity to recognize biases and eliminate racial disparities, heal racial divisions, and build a more equitable town.

Vision Statement:

A City where all are equipped to effectively lead, serve, and flourish in an inclusive and healthy community. A City in which people from all racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are safe, welcome, and able to thrive socially, economically academically and physically.

On April 19, 2021, the Council unanimously approved the Committee’s City Value Statement additions as follows:
 We value our City’s social and racial diversity and our commitment to protection, safety, prosperity, and sense of belonging for all.
 We recognize the diverse groups of people who lived on this land before us, and their continued contributions to our City’s history.
 We value The Tuolumne and Chicken Ranch Bands of Me-Wuk Indians and respect their heritage, culture, and lasting impact in this community through the centuries.

In January 2021, Committee-member Roberts submitted her resignation from the Committee. Then, on March 3, 2021, the Council gave staff direction to reopen applications for the Committee to be selected by Councilmember Such.

On June 7, 2021, the Council ratified a member of the Social Equity Committee, Alisa Mansfield, selected by Councilmember Such with a vote of 4-1.

On January 10, 2022, Councilmember Garaventa resigned from the Social Equity Committee.

DISCUSSION
The Social Equity Committee has been meeting twice per month since September 28, 2020. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Since the Social Equity Committee’s formation, they have created a Mission and Value Statement, a Purpose Statement, and an update to the City Values Statement. Their recent work has been focused on the creation of a Resolution to be proposed to the Sonora City Council. This Resolution is currently an unfinished draft.

As the Committee approaches the completion of the resolution, the continuation of the Social Equity Committee is to be determined by the Council. The remaining goals of the Social Equity Committee are the completion of the current draft Resolution, the reviewal and possible update of the City Policies on racial sensitivity, and the reviewal of possible Racial Sensitivity Training for City Staff and City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
The continuation of the Social Equity Committee requires staff resources and time.

ATTACHMENTS
 Social Equity Committee Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION POSSIBILITIES - IN PROGRESS
2/14/22
8a. Whereas, the City of Sonora recognized this as an historic moment to be seized upon, and believes it cannot answer this time with silence.
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” Desmond Tutu
2a,c. Whereas, the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians and the Chicken Ranch Band of Me-Wuk Indians were the original stewards of this land for 10,000 years, and continue to be strong leaders, important members and generous supporters of our community. (Need to confirm language and inclusion with Tribal Elders.)
1b. Whereas, the City of Sonora affirms its wish to be known not only for the beauty of its place in the Sierra Nevada foothills and its vibrant Gold Country history, the city wishes to also be known for being a champion of racial equity, justice and acceptance. 1c,e. Whereas, the City of Sonora is proud of its Gold Rush history, which created opportunities for many people, this period also demonstrated racial profiling, exclusion and mistreatment of Indigenous, Chinese, Mexican, Chilean, and other minorities. (Need to confirm language and inclusion with Tribal Elders.)
*1c,e. Whereas, the City of Sonora is proud of its Gold Rush history, which created opportunities for many people, this period also demonstrated violence, exclusion, unjust laws and mistreatment of Indigenous, Chinese, Mexican, Chilean, and other minorities. (Need to confirm language and inclusion with Tribal Elders.)
2b. Whereas, the City of Sonora acknowledges the original inhabitants of this land were the MeWuk, who continue to contribute in a significant manner, in spite of the brutal violence perpetrated against them at a local and national level. (Need to confirm language and inclusion with Tribal Elders.)
3e,c. Whereas, the City of Sonora is committed to seeking a thoughtful way to heal the wounds of racism and inequities of the past, to reconcile the divide of the present, and taking steps to make sure that racial profiling and acts of aggression against Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) will no longer have a place, in silence, in this community. (Need to confirm language and inclusion with Tribal Elders.)
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2 *3e,c. Whereas, the City of Sonora is committed to seeking a thoughtful and inclusive way to heal the wounds of racism and inequities of the past, to reconcile the divide of the present, and taking steps to commit to making sure that racial profiling (in all forms) and acts of aggression against Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) will not have a place in this community. (Need to confirm language and inclusion with Tribal Elders.)
4a. Whereas, the City of Sonora condemns any form of racially motivated hate, intolerance and White Supremacy Culture.
*4a. Whereas, the City of Sonora condemns any form of racially motivated hate, intolerance and the system supporting a culture of supremacy
4j. Whereas, the City of Sonora proclaims that it’s committed to diversity and equity and an atmosphere of inclusiveness, and it respects the dignity of every person without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation and political affiliation. The city denounces all hate and discrimination in any form.
*4j. Whereas, the City of Sonora proclaims that it is committed to diversity and an atmosphere of inclusiveness, and respects the dignity of every person without regard to race, color, gender, class, economic status, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation and political affiliation. The city denounces discrimination in any form.
5b,c. Whereas, the City of Sonora pledges to work towards engaging residents who are more impacted by social inequities and fostering a community where all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and religion can feel safe to participate and feel represented and included within the community.
*5b,c. Whereas, the City of Sonora pledges to engage individuals more impacted by social inequities, fostering a community where all ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientation, and religion can feel safe to participate and feel represented and included within our community. 5f. Whereas, our city aspires to be welcoming and inclusive, with a commitment to engagement and ongoing dialogue.
5g. Whereas, Sonora’s diversity will continue to change and our city will adapt to grow with it.

We will treat one another with dignity and respect.
5j. Whereas, the City of Sonora acknowledges its responsibility to be a socially and racially equitable community. (See Therefore statement, 5k,l.)
5k. Whereas, the City of Sonora and its community welcomes and embraces cultural awareness and inclusivity. (See Therefore statement, 5k,l.)
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3 8a. Whereas, the City of Sonora recognizes this as an historic moment to be seized upon, and believes to answer this time with silence is to be complicit. . (See MLK, Jr.’s 1963 Letter from a Birmingham Jail.)
*8a. Whereas, the City of Sonora recognizes this as an historic moment to be seized upon, and believes it cannot answer this time with silence.
“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor. If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that you are neutral, the mouse will not appreciate your neutrality.” Desmond Tutu.
8d. Whereas, we understand that neither can we reconcile the divide of the present without a foundation of curiosity of those with whom we disagree, we also must bring a commitment to the development of educated opinions. (Need to work on this language.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5k,l.Therefore, the City of Sonora and its community welcomes and embraces cultural awareness and inclusivity and pledges to be a refuge, an ally, and provide a safe zone to people of all racial, ethnic and multicultural backgrounds.
4d. Therefore, the City of Sonora is committed to not using fear, a common tactic throughout history, to scapegoat (POC, different classes, ethnicities, all?) communities perceived to be “other” and setting a tone that will reject those tendencies. *4d. Therefore, the City of Sonora is committed to setting a tone that will reject the tendency to use fear, a common tactic throughout history, to scapegoat anyone in our community perceived to be “other.”
4i. Therefore, the City of Sonora, to fulfill its obligation to protect public safety, and to promote human rights and racial justice, hereby proclaims to denounce all acts and forms of hate, racism, intolerance and violence.
4j. Therefore, the City of Sonora proclaims that it is committed to diversity and equity and an atmosphere of inclusiveness and it respects the dignity of every person without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation and political affiliation. The city denounces all hate and discrimination in any form.
*4i,j. Therefore, the City of Sonora, to fulfill its obligation to protect public safety and to promote human rights and racial justice, proclaims that it is committed to diversity, equity and an atmosphere of inclusion and it respects the dignity of every person without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, economic status and political affiliation. The city denounces all hate and discrimination in any form.
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4 5e. Therefore, the City of Sonora calls to residents to treat their neighbors with kindness, tolerance, empathy, trust and respect so that we may live and thrive together in a community of acceptance and peace.
5h. Therefore, the City of Sonora will promote an atmosphere of inclusion, listening, and addressing disparities that may arise in its future, focused on our community’s needs and values. *5h. Therefore, the City of Sonora will promote an atmosphere of inclusion, education and curiosity, by listening carefully to disparities that may arise in its future, with focus on our community’s needs and values.
5l. Therefore, the City of Sonora and its community pledges to be a refuge, an ally, and provide a safe zone to people of all racial, ethnic and multicultural backgrounds. *5k,l. Therefore, the City of Sonora and its community welcomes and embraces cultural awareness and inclusivity and pledges to be a refuge, an ally, and provide a safe zone to people of all racial, ethnic and multicultural backgrounds.
*6a,b. Therefore, the City of Sonora, in consort with city staff and community partners, will work to identify existing disparities and systemic barriers, develop a plan to achieve intended outcomes and report measurable progress every six months and affirm annually as a part of the Council’s goal setting exercise, while also celebrating existing efforts and processes that foster diversity, inclusion and acceptance. (Nikki and Colette were to work on this; ongoing) 6f. Therefore, the City of Sonora understands that this cannot be the work of the city alone, that we must join as a community, with (name community organizations, leaders, non-profits, etc.) any group interested in and committed to creating a racially and socially equitable community. *6f. Therefore, the City of Sonora understands that this cannot be the work of the city alone, that we must join as a community, with any group interested in and committed to creating a racially and socially equitable community.
6g. Therefore, the city will join in community, to keep this conversation alive, with a commitment to heal the wounds of past and present racial injustices as well as the current divide (with ongoing civil and honest discourse), understanding that all forms of discrimination are damaging, not only to individuals, but to the economic prosperity and emotional wellbeing of our community. (See 6a,b.)
We cannot unify around a path forward without empathy, self-reflection, courage, honesty, respect, trust, and ongoing dialogue!
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 21-22 Mid-Year Budget Report

RECOMMENDATION
Presentation and acceptance of the Fiscal Year 21-22 Mid-Year Budget Report and approval of related budget adjustments, capital assets and accompanied budget transfer; 4/5th vote required.

BACKGROUND
City Council adopted the FY2021/22 Budget on June 7, 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting health orders continued to have a significant impact on General Fund resources and concerns of revenue shortfalls directed development of the budget. The City did receive the first tranche of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) in FY21-22 and with those funds we were able to keep the budget balanced. The first half of FY21-22 has seen revenues exceed budgeted estimates and has allowed for several budget adjustments. The proposed budget changes reflect the revised estimates to revenues and expenditures necessitating the budget changes detailed below and on page 13 of the mid-year report.

DISCUSSION
Budget Update: There is considerable uncertainty about the duration and continued impacts of the pandemic on the local economy. Staff regularly monitors expenditures, cautiously forecasts revenues, and makes recommendations to address changes as quickly as possible in order to maintain a balanced budget. This budget report will help staff address expected budget variances in a timely manner.

FUND - DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE
Revenues:
001 - 4000 - 40210 - Sales and Use Tax $ 260,000
001 - 4000 - 40220 - Transient Occupancy Tax $ 50,000
001 - 4000 - 41040 - Cannabis Public Benefit Fee $ 175,000 001 - 5000 - 49999 - Police Department (Meaasure I Transfer) $ 74,000 001 - 7000 - 49999 - Public Works (Meaasure I Transfer) $ 80,000 001 - 4900 - 47010 - Interest $ (6,000)
001 - 8000 - 47510 - Opera Hall $ (10,000)
TOTAL NET CHANGE TO REVENUES $ 623,000
Expenditures:
001 - 2000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 8,200
001 - 4000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 6,500
001 - 5000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 214,000
001 - 6000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 125,000
001 - 5000 - 53010 - Reimbursable Sexual Assault Exam Kits $ 5,000 001 - 5000 - 53030 - Rims CIBRS Upgrade $ 25,000
001 - 5000 - 53040 - Background Investigation Services $ 8,000 001 - 5000 - 55310 - Patrol Vehicle $ 74,000
001 - 7000 - 55310 - Dump Truck $ 80,000
TOTAL NET CHANGE TO EXPENDITURES $ 545,700
$ 77,300
400 - 5000 - 59999 - Measure I: Transfer Out (Police Department) $ 74,000 400 - 7000 - 59999 - Measure I: Transfer Out (Public Works) $ 80,000 $ 154,000
NET CHANGE TO FY21/22 General Fund Budget
NET CHANGE TO FY21/22 Measure I Fund Budget 83
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CONCLUSION
Trying to develop a revenue forecast during a pandemic is a complex, dynamic, and fluid endeavor. As the City approached the 2021-22 mid-year review, staff analyzed current economic trends and gathered data points to provide Council with the most up-to-date forecast possible.

ATTACHMENTS
 Budget Transfer Mid-Year 21-22
 Mid-Year Budget Report
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Mid Year Budget Report
FY 2021-2022
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 1
Timeframe and Limitations 1
Executive Summary 2
GENERAL FUND – KEY REVENUE ANALYSIS 3
Sales Tax 3
Property Tax 4
Franchise Fees 5
Business License Tax 6
Transient Occupancy Tax 7
Charges for Services 8
Licenses and Permits 9
Cannabis Dispensary Revenues 10
GENERAL FUND – KEY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS 11
Salaries and Benefits 11
Operating Expenditures 12
FY2021/22 RECOMMENDED FIRST HALF BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 13
FINANCIAL SUMMARIES, PROJECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 14 General Fund 14
Special Revenue Fund 15
Measure I: Police Department 16
Measure I: Fire Department 17
Measure I: Public Works 18
CONCLUSION 19
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Introduction
The mid-year financial report provides an analysis of the City’s General and Special Revenue Funds revenues and expenditures for the first half of the FY2021/22, for the six months ending December 31, 2021.

The quarterly budget updates have two purposes. First, it provides regular updates to the City Council regarding revenue and expenditure trends to ensure the City Council has a strong understanding of the city’s current financial condition so that it can proactively respond to unanticipated changes or emerging trends. Second, and equally important, these reports increase the transparency of city finances. The city is ultimately accountable to its residents to use the revenue it brings in efficiently and effectively to provide the highest quality services and quarterly public reporting provides taxpayers with the information they need to hold the city to this standard.

With respect to revenues: The city regularly monitors and adjusts its year-end revenue projections based on revenue performance and other developments that may affect city revenues in order to develop a more accurate picture of the city’s anticipated year-end financial position.

With respect to expenditures: The expenditure information in this report is extracted directly from the city’s financial management system, and adjustments are made to account for certain known payments, reimbursements, or transfers between city departments and funds that have not yet been processed in the system at the time of publication. It represents a snapshot of city expenditures at a certain point in time and does not reflect final FY2021/22 adjustments.

Timeframe and Limitations
The information in this report is the most accurate and up-to-date information available at the time of publication. However, this report is not an audited financial statement and the numbers provided herein are preliminary and subject to change as the year progresses. No data on revenues and expenditures is final until the city has completed its annual financial audit, which is released each year for the prior year.
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Executive Summary
The total budget for FY21-22 is $14.97 million. Salaries and Benefits account for 44% of this total and 77% of the general fund expenditures or discretionary city funds. General Fund expenditure totals for the first half are trending close to budget due to the pandemic and staff’s cautious approach, including delays to projects as the City waits for improvement in the pandemics’ outlook. With the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding’s with the Sonora Firefighters’ Association, Sonora Police Officers’ Association and the Sonora Management Employees’ Association personnel costs are expected to be higher and require a mid-year budget adjustment to fund operations for the balance of the fiscal year. Negotiated agreements will increase expenditures by $353,700 for the current year. City staff continue to do a great job controlling operational expenditures with first half results at about 56% of budget.

In total, first half revenue trends are exceeding the pandemic affected FY20-21 levels by 13% for the general fund. Revenues are higher in the most economically sensitive revenues of Sales Tax and trending higher in Transient Occupancy Tax. Each have been affected by the continued pandemic. The cannabis public benefit fees have also been higher. The adjusted revenues for all three sources are a net projected increase of $460,000 to general fund over originally budgeted.

With the noted budget adjustments and six months of data available the city appears to be on budget for the second half of the year, with only the rebounding revenues adjustments and the salaries and benefit adjustments, as noted. While projections remain strong the city has several obligations that is has not fully accounted for, such as: pension obligations, facilities maintenance, fleet replacement and the costs of labor negotiations. Council should move cautiously and consistently when prioritizing financial decisions. Consequently, staff are recommending the following budget adjustments to revenues and select expenditures.

FY2021/22 Recommended Budget Adjustments
The recommended budget adjustments for the mid-year update appear on page 13.

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GENERAL FUND – KEY REVENUE ANALYSIS
The following discussion provides a status of significant General Fund revenue sources as of the second quarter, ending December 31, 2021. Staff monitors each revenue source closely and may recommend certain revenue adjustments based on revenue actuals or State and Federal budget actions.

Sales Tax
Sales tax is the largest revenue source for the City’s General Fund, accounting for 35% of budgeted General Fund revenues for FY2021/22, a projected $3,009,427. The City’s general fund receives

0.87 cents for every 7. 5 cents of sales tax paid per dollar on retail sales and taxable services transacted within Sonora.

South Dakota v. Wayfair decision established that the State collects sales tax from goods that are shipped into the State from out of State merchants. The city sales tax revenues are benefitting from this change.

Analysis – First Half receipts are trending higher than those in the same period in the past fiscal year. The COVID-19 pandemic, and its effects, saw more local travel which helped local businesses, in turn providing the highest sales tax revenues the city has seen. When and how the pandemic will finally resolve is still unknown and how this will affect future revenues is still difficult to determine. Staff will continue to monitor sales tax receipts and meet with the City’s sales tax consultant to analyze trends. For the second half of FY21-22 sales tax estimates have increased requiring a budget adjustment in the amount of $260,000, or 8%.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 1,168,960 $ 1,144,589 $ 1,389,665 $ 1,338,639 $ 1,752,041 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 2,678,336 $ 2,734,445 $ 2,532,000 $ 2,570,378 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 3,009,427
% of Total 43.6% 41.9% 54.9% 52.1% 58.2%

SALES TAX
$-
$500,000
$1,000,000
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
$2,500,000
$3,000,000
$3,500,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Sales Tax Revenues
5 Years
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Property Tax
Property tax is the second largest revenue source for the City’s General Fund, accounting for 9% of budgeted General Fund revenues in FY 2021/22. Property tax is levied by the Tuolumne County Assessor’s Office at 1% of a property’s assessed value, of which the City receives approximately

12.6 cents per dollar paid on property located within the municipal limits of Sonora.

Analysis – Property Tax distributions are largely received in the second and fourth quarters, however the chart below depicts the 1st half receipts for the past four years as compared to the current fiscal year. Mid-year receipts are trending consistent with prior years. Property tax revenue for FY2021/22 was budgeted for 1% growth over the previous year’s actuals projecting relative flat real estate transactions.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 344,193 $ 348,012 $ 390,512 $ 383,081 $ 396,390 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 799,841 $ 831,512 $ 839,000 $ 810,000 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 810,000
% of Total 43.0% 41.9% 46.5% 47.3% 48.9%

PROPERTY TAX
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Property Tax Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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Franchise Fees
Franchise fees are collected by the City for the privilege of operating a utility service within Sonora, and as a fee in lieu of a business license tax. Franchise fees are currently received from Comcast for cable television, PG&E for electric services, and Waste Management for solid waste collection services. Franchise fees represent 1.8% of budgeted General Fund revenues in FY2021/22.

Analysis – Historically, franchise payments are not remitted equally throughout the fiscal year; therefore, second quarter receipts are not necessarily predictive. Total franchise fee revenues to date are 29% of budgeted total receipts, reflecting a change in when franchise fees are remitted to the City and consistent with what was budgeted.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 42,657 $ 43,210 $ 48,925 $ 40,333 $ 44,303 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 144,704 $ 140,968 $ 148,600 $ 130,000 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 155,000
% of Total 29.5% 30.7% 32.9% 31.0% 28.6%

FRANCHISE FEES
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Franchise Fees Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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Business License Tax
The city requires all businesses located within Sonora, or those that operate within Sonora, to obtain a business license. The amount of business license tax paid by each business is based on the type of business and designated zone the business is in, or operating in, and the number of business employees. These activities account for approximately 1.4% of annual general fund operating revenues. Annual renewal payments are due in January of each year. At mid-year the city has issued 842 business licenses and had 93 business close.

Analysis – Business license tax revenue has rebounded from the pandemic affected revenue of FY20-21. In FY20-21 many businesses were shuttered or closed permanently as the lockdown began. In FY21-22 revenues have seen a turnaround and the 1st half revenues are almost back to pre-pandemic lows. Staff will continue to monitor businesses license revenues.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 59,134 $ 63,208 $ 55,849 $ 36,235 $ 56,078 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 119,028 $ 120,928 $ 121,482 $ 102,000 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 116,300
% of Total 49.7% 52.3% 46.0% 35.5% 48.2%
Business License Revenues
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Business License Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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Transient Occupancy Tax
The city levies a 12% transient occupancy tax (TOT) on all hotel and motel rooms and other transient rentals within the municipal limits of Sonora. This tax helps to fund City services provided to transitory visitors to Sonora and is shared with the Tuolumne County Visitors Bureau. The visitors bureau will receive approximately $117,500 or 25% of city TOT.

Analysis – The total number of visitors have been affected by the continued pandemic. Total TOT revenues had been resilient during the pandemic, and it is hoped that as conditions improve going into FY2022/23 this trend will continue. The first half TOT revenues are higher than the prior year as the effects of the Governor’s stay at home order were lifted and tourist revenues have improved.

TOT revenue for the current year was budgeted at 5% of general fund revenues, higher than the prior year’s estimated year-end actuals. For the second half of FY21-22 TOT estimates have increased requiring a budget adjustment in the amount of $50,000, or 12%.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 215,302 $ 215,611 $ 238,563 $ 193,495 $ 260,633 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 433,539 $ 502,339 $ 446,865 $ 345,000 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 420,000
% of Total 49.7% 42.9% 53.4% 56.1% 62.1%
Transient Occupancy Tax
$-
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Transient Occupancy Tax Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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Charges for Services
City Service revenue consist primarily of Zoning and Subdivision fees, police and fire department services, street cleaning, debris removal and banner installation fees. These fees and charges are assessed based on recovery formulas, which reflect approximate costs of providing these regulatory services.

Analysis – First half receipts are trending on budget and similar to those in the same period in the prior fiscal years. Total budgeted revenues for Services were budgeted slightly higher for FY2021/22 with the anticipation of improvement of the COVID-19 pandemic. No budget changes are needed at this time.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 28,885 $ 37,106 $ 37,356 $ 33,679 $ 35,830 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 63,063 $ 69,297 $ 79,427 $ 71,375 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 78,465
% of Total 45.8% 53.5% 47.0% 47.2% 45.7%
Charges for Services
$-
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$40,000
$50,000
$60,000
$70,000
$80,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Charges for Services Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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Licenses and Permits
Licenses and permits consist mainly of Building permits and encroachment permits which are collected by the City to offset administrative costs associated with overseeing the proper permitting aspects of development and City activities.

Analysis – First half licenses and permit revenue are comparable to first half results from the previous fiscal year. Staff will continue to monitor this revenue source to assess the need for budget adjustments, however no budget revisions are recommended at this time.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 39,167 $ 49,743 $ 57,196 $ 48,547 $ 44,792 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 93,456 $ 98,242 $ 106,525 $ 102,500 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 100,750
% of Total 41.9% 50.6% 53.7% 47.4% 44.5%
License and Permits
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year License and Permits Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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Cannabis Dispensary Revenues
This program was created after voters approved Proposition 64, entitled the ‘Control, Regulate and Tax Adult Use Marijuana Act’ (AUMA), legalizing the adult use and possession of cannabis by persons 21 years of age and older. On January 16, 2018, the Sonora City Council adopted Ordinance 18-848 to regulate the operation of commercial cannabis business within the City of Sonora. Currently the city has one operating dispensary, with a second beginning operations later in the fiscal year. The current ordinance allows for up to three dispensaries.

Analysis – First half revenues have exceeded expectations. With the anticipation of a second recreational dispensary operating by fiscal year end there is a recommendation for an increase in budgeted revenues in the amount of $175,000, a 56% increase, for a total budgeted amount of $487,000. This brings this Public Benefit Fee to 5% of total general fund revenues, approximately the same as Transient Occupancy Tax and exceeding the total for Charges for Services and Licenses fees. The city also receives sales tax on recreational cannabis sales or approximately $45,000.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ - $ - $ 53,079 $ 79,438 $ 241,064 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ - $ 54,444 $ 137,687 $ 185,000 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 312,000
% of Total 0.0% 0.0% 38.6% 42.9% 77.3%
Cannabis Revenues
$-
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Cannabis Revenues
Five Year Comparison
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GENERAL FUND – KEY EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
The following discussion provies a status of significant General Fund expenditures as of the second quarter, ending December 31, 2021. Staff monitors each revenue source closely and may recommend certain expenditure adjustments based on actual revenues or state budget actions.

Salaries and Benefits
The total budgeted expenditures for the fiscal year are $14.9 million and actual mid-year expenditures are $5.9 million. General Fund expenditures are budgeted at $8.8 million and midyear expenditures are $4.4 million. Salaries and Benefits are 77% of the General Fund budget.

Salaries and Benefits include full-time employee salaries, elected official and volunteer stipends, temporary/relief employees, overtime, other salaries and benefits. Under typical circumstances, it would be expected that Salaries and Benefits would be at approximately 50% of total budget at the end of the second quarter.

Analysis – First Half results are trending in line with those in similar periods in prior years, at approximately 49% of budgeted totals. Further analysis of these expenditure details indicates that benefits are trending at approximately 49% of budgeted totals in line with total personnel costs. While a budget adjustment, in the amount of $353,700, is necessary to fund the updated salary tables after successful negotiations with three of the four employee associations. It is expected that benefit expenditures will be lower for the City going forward as three of the employee association’s will be contributing 5% of the costs of health insurance starting in FY21- 22 and 20% by FY24-25. The cost of health insurance increased 6.5% in January 2022. This increase was anticipated and built into the current budget.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 2,483,565 $ 2,838,994 $ 2,805,573 $ 2,816,451 $ 3,178,785 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 5,794,609 $ 5,892,404 $ 6,120,010 $ 5,962,590 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 6,428,354
% of Total 42.9% 48.2% 45.8% 47.2% 49.4%
Salaries and Benefits
$-
$1,000,000
$2,000,000
$3,000,000
$4,000,000
$5,000,000
$6,000,000
$7,000,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Salaries and Benefits Expenditures
Five Year Comparison
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Operating Expenditures
Operating expenditures consist of all general fund costs to provide services, including supplies, materials and utilities, and are budgeted at $1.5 million for the fiscal year. The categories of supplies and materials, the most controllable expenditure category, will trend above 50% of budget because there are many annually contracted services that are expended early in the fiscal year.

Analysis – First half results are trending similar to the same period in prior years, at approximately 56% of budgeted totals. Further analysis of these expenditure details indicates that several expenditure items are expended in the 1st half of the year. Utilities are trending within range at 49%. Staff remains very cognizant of budgeted expenditure authority and will monitor costs to mitigate exposure to the extent possible. There is a recommendation for a budget adjustment in the amount of $38,000 or 2.5%.

FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
First Half Actual Revenues $ 530,235 $ 555,699 $ 620,191 $ 803,365 $ 838,093 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues $ 1,281,875 $ 1,337,253 $ 1,363,273 $ 1,369,807 Fiscal Year Budgeted Revenues $ 1,504,574
% of Total 41.4% 41.6% 45.5% 58.6% 55.7%
Operating Expenditures
$-
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
FY 17/18 FY 18/19 FY 19/20 FY 20/21 FY 21/22
Mid Year Operating Expenditures
Five Year Comparison
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FY2021/22 RECOMMENDED FIRST HALF BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Summary of Recommended Budget Adjustments
• Revenues:
o Increase Sales and Use Tax and TOT revenues by $310,000 exceeding our pandemic lowered expectations.
o Cannabis Dispensary Revenues exceeded expectations and will be higher as 2nd dispensary comes online.
o Restriction on gatherings during COVID-19 have impacted Opera Hall revenues. o Transfer from Police Measure I Fund Balance for New Police Vehicle. o Transfer from Public Works Measure I Fund Balance for a New Dump Truck. • Expenditures:
o Increase salaries and benefits by $353,700 as a result of SMEA, SPOA and SFFA Memorandums of Understanding changes.
o Increase one-time cost for the state and federally mandated California Incident Based Reporting (CIBRS) upgrade.
o Increase expenditures for reimbursable Sexual Assault Exam Kits (Now paid up-front by the city). o Increase expenditures for additional background services. o A new Patrol Vehicle (See page 15 for an explanation of need). o A new Dump Truck (See page 15 for an explanation of need).

FUND - DEPARTMENT - ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION BUDGET CHANGE
Revenues:
001 - 4000 - 40210 - Sales and Use Tax $ 260,000
001 - 4000 - 40220 - Transient Occupancy Tax $ 50,000
001 - 4000 - 41040 - Cannabis Public Benefit Fee $ 175,000 001 - 5000 - 49999 - Police Department (Measure I Transfer) $ 74,000 001 - 7000 - 49999 - Public Works (Measure I Transfer) $ 80,000 001 - 4900 - 47010 - Interest $ (6,000)
001 - 8000 - 47510 - Opera Hall $ (10,000)
TOTAL NET CHANGE TO REVENUES $ 623,000
Expenditures:
001 - 2000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 8,200
001 - 4000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 6,500
001 - 5000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 214,000
001 - 6000 - 500XX - Salaries and Benefits $ 125,000
001 - 5000 - 53010 - Reimbursable Sexual Assault Exam Kits $ 5,000 001 - 5000 - 53030 - Rims CIBRS Upgrade $ 25,000
001 - 5000 - 53040 - Background Investigation Services $ 8,000 001 - 5000 - 55310 - Patrol Vehicle $ 74,000
001 - 7000 - 55310 - Dump Truck $ 80,000
TOTAL NET CHANGE TO EXPENDITURES $ 545,700
$ 77,300
400 - 5000 - 59999 - Measure I: Transfer Out (Police Department) $ 74,000 400 - 7000 - 59999 - Measure I: Transfer Out (Public Works) $ 80,000 $ 154,000
NET CHANGE TO FY21/22 General Fund Budget
NET CHANGE TO FY21/22 Measure I Fund Budget
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FINANCIAL SUMMARIES, PROJECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
General Fund
The following table is the Schedule of General Fund Operating Revenues. Vs. Operating Expenditures for the first half of FY2021/22, which includes comparison information from the prior year’s first half, as the budget adjustments on page 13 reflect, revenues are exceeding budget estimates with this trend continuing into the 2nd half of the fiscal year.

City of Sonora
General Fund
Operating Revenues vs Operating Expenditures
For the Period of December 31, 2021
FY20/21
Adopted
Budget
FY20/21
Mid-Year
FY20/21
% YTD
FY21/22
Adopted
Budget
FY21/22
Mid-Year
FY21/22
% YTD
Revenues
Sales and Use Tax 2,570,378 1,338,639 52.1% 3,009,427 1,752,041 58.2% Property Tax 810,000 383,081 47.3% 810,000 396,390 48.9% VLF Backfill Property Tax 430,000 218,881 50.9% 435,000 224,233 51.5% Franchise Fees 130,000 26,696 20.5% 155,000 44,303 28.6% Business Licenses 103,100 36,495 35.4% 116,300 56,078 48.2% Transient Occupancy Tax 345,000 193,494 56.1% 420,000 260,633 62.1% Licenses and Permits 98,300 57,919 58.9% 100,750 44,792 44.5% Cannabis Public Benefit Fees 185,000 79,438 42.9% 312,000 241,064 77.3% Intergovernmental 77,450 22,802 29.4% 16,000 14,482 90.5% American Rescue Plan (SLEFRP) 581,786 581,786 100.0%
Charges for Services 60,500 22,360 37.0% 78,465 35,830 45.7% Fines and Forfeitures 27,000 11,999 44.4% 45,200 6,234 13.8% Interest 26,000 5,314 20.4% 12,000 2,430 20.3%
Other Sources 179,442 85,742 47.8% 77,360 60,752 78.5%
Total Revenues 5,042,170 2,482,860 49.2% 6,169,288 3,721,048 60.3% Transfers In
Tranfers In 1,953,450 901,800 46.2% 2,390,550 1,134,300 47.4% G/F Reserves 444,111 259,434 58.4% - - 0.0%
Total Transfer and Reserves 2,397,561 1,161,234 48.4% 2,390,550 1,134,300 47.4% Total Revenues (including Reserves) 7,439,731 3,644,094 49.0% 8,559,838 4,855,348 56.7% Expenditures
Salaries and Benefits 5,962,590 2,816,451 47.2% 6,428,354 3,178,785 49.4% Supplies and Materials 1,139,926 686,926 60.3% 1,632,574 965,880 59.2% Utilities 204,665 101,439 49.6% 273,725 148,792 54.4%
Total Expenditures 7,307,181 3,604,816 49.3% 8,334,653 4,293,457 51.5% Transfers Out
Transfers Out 132,550 16,307 12.3% 44,000 28,997 65.9%
Total Transfers 132,550 16,307 12.3% 44,000 28,997 65.9% Total Expenditures 7,439,731 3,621,123 48.7% 8,378,653 4,322,454 51.6% 100
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The groups of financial summaries on the following pages present data by governmental fund type: For purposes of this first half report, we have focused on the Measure I Special Revenue Fund. The fund information starts with a beginning fund balance, adds current year revenues, and subtracts current year expenditures, resulting in an ending fund balance. Adopted budget amounts are provided as a basis for comparison of actuals to date.

Special Revenue Fund
Special Revenue Funds account for the proceeds derived from specific revenue sources that are legally restricted or assigned to special purposes. The City’s Special Revenue Funds include the Measure I fund which is the focus of the information provided in this 1st half report. The Measure I fund was established as a result of a 2004 voter approved ½% increase to sales tax within the City limits. With approval of the ballot measure, the sales tax increase took effect January 1, 2005. The purpose of the initiative was to improve city services for residents, businesses, and visitors to the City of Sonora. Measure I revenues for the first half are trending at 53% of total budgeted revenues and across the three Departments expenditures are programmed to be at 50% of budget.
• Measure I fund balance for the Police Department is projected to be $941,349 at year end. A budget adjustment in the amount of $74,000 is recommended to purchase a new patrol vehicle replacing vehicles that are close to or have reached their end of life. o The Police Department needs to maintain fourteen patrol vehicles. o Six of these are 2003 to 2005 Crown Victoria’s with an average of 100,377 miles logged. o Of the three 2010 Dodge Chargers two have required major repairs in the past two years. o At FY22-23 budget a fleet replacement strategy will be proposed. • Measure I fund balance for Public Works is projected to be $515,791 at year end. A budget adjustment in the amount of $80,000 is recommended to purchase a new dump truck replacing a 2008 Ford F550. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has regulations that restrict what can be operated in California to reduce exhaust emissions from diesel trucks with a GVWR greater than 14,000 pounds. The City has several vehicles that will need replacement in the next fiscal year because of these restrictions.

Police % Fire % Public Works %
Beginning Fund Balance 910,415 269,479 503,057
Budgeted Revenues 1,276,500 531,875 319,125
Actual Revenues - First Half 680,934 53.3% 283,723 53.3% 170,234 53.3% Budgeted Expenditures 1,300,000 500,000 315,000
Actual Expenditures - First Half 650,000 50.0% 250,000 50.0% 157,500 50.0% Ending Fund Balance 941,349 303,202 515,791
Measure I
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The Police Department receives 60% of this revenue for the support of the Sonora Police Department for personnel, updating safety equipment providing educational funding, replacing expired vehicles, and expanding facilities. FY2021/22 1st half results are trending consistent with the same period in prior years as illustrated in the chart below. There is a request to use fund balance to purchase a patrol vehicle in the amount of $74,000 for the Sonora Police Department.

Measure I: Police Department
FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/20 FY20/21 FY21/22
1st Half Actual Revenues 478,927 476,118 497,037 486,677 680,934 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues 1,099,908 1,144,325 1,164,639 973,830 Fiscal Year Total Budgeted Revenues 1,276,500
First Half - Percent of Total 43.5% 41.6% 42.7% 50.0% 53.3% 1st Half Actual Expenditures 422,863 493,545 515,516 550,000 650,000 Fiscal Year Total Actual Expenditures 866,275 1,058,491 1,041,437 1,100,000 Fiscal Year Total Budgeted Expenditures 1,300,000
First Half - Percent of Total 48.8% 46.6% 49.5% 50.0% 50.0% Police Measure I
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The Fire Department receives 25% of the Measure I revenue which provides funding for the Sonora Fire Department. FY21/22 1st half revenues are trending consistent with the same period in prior years as illustrated in the chart below. There are no budget recommendations at this time.

Measure I: Fire Department
FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/20 FY20/21 FY21/22
1st Half Actual Revenues 199,347 197,397 199,604 202,358 283,723 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues 457,505 474,030 469,959 405,631 Fiscal Year Total Budgeted Revenues 531,875
First Half - Percent of Total 43.6% 41.6% 42.5% 49.9% 53.3% 1st Half Actual Expenditures 250,794 263,693 270,547 175,000 250,000 Fiscal Year Total Actual Expenditures 520,257 503,750 512,469 350,000 Fiscal Year Total Budgeted Expenditures 500,000
First Half - Percent of Total 48.2% 52.3% 52.8% 50.0% 50.0% Fire Measure I
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The Public Works Department receives 15% of the Measure I generated revenue for the purpose of hiring and retaining personnel, equipment and facility enhancements and infrastructure improvements. FY 21/22 1st half revenues are trending consistent with the same period in prior years as illustrated in the chart below. There is a request to use fund balance to fund a new dump truck for Public Works in the amount of $80,000, replacing a truck nearing its end of life.

Measure I: Public Works
FY17/18 FY18/19 FY19/20 FY20/21 FY21/22
1st Half Actual Revenues 120,205 120,179 124,390 126,104 170,234 Fiscal Year Total Actual Revenues 278,460 292,689 290,275 253,259 Fiscal Year Total Budgeted Revenues 319,125
First Half - Percent of Total 43.2% 41.1% 42.9% 49.8% 53.3% 1st Half Actual Expenditures 80,669 144,673 130,299 162,500 157,500 Fiscal Year Total Actual Expenditures 208,451 254,188 239,023 325,000 Fiscal Year Total Budgeted Expenditures 315,000
First Half - Percent of Total 38.7% 56.9% 54.5% 50.0% 50.0% Public Works Measure I
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CONCLUSION
The financial results for the first half of Fiscal Year 2021-22 are based on the most current financial information and economic assumptions available. Revenues have been better than anticipated, as the original budget was developed as COVID-19 was having a significant effect on the local economy. There is always a concern as how the ongoing pandemic with continue to impact the city and its revenues. The financial results from the prior fiscal year, coupled with the FY2021/22 first half data, confirms the City’s continued conservative fiscal planning and efforts to sustain its economically sensitive revenues, while looking to new revenues for the City, all while containing costs.

The attached budget adjustments are needed for the city to complete the fiscal year and to continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the fiscal year progresses, staff will continue to closely monitor revenue and expenditure activity and work to identify opportunities to enhance revenue to support current and future operating capital needs.
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Fund Project Description Amount Fund Account # Project Description Amount 001 000 Sales and Use Tax $260,000 001 50XXX 000 Salaries and Benefits $8,200 001 000 Transient Occupancy Tax $50,000 001 50XXX 000 Salaries and Benefits $6,500 001 000 Cannabis Public Benefit Fee $175,000 001 50XXX 000 Salaries and Benefits $214,000 001 403 Transfer In: Measure I $74,000 001 50XXX 000 Salaries and Benefits $125,000 001 405 Transfer In: Measure I $80,000 001 53010 000 Sexual Assault Exam Kits $5,000 001 000 Interest ($6,000) 001 53030 000 RIMS CIBRS Upgrade $25,000 001 000 Opera Hall ($10,000) 001 53040 000 Background Investigation Svs $8,000 001 55310 000 Patrol Vehicle: PD $74,000
001 55310 000 Dump Truck: PW $80,000
001 31500 Unreserved Fund Balance $77,300
Total $623,000 Total $623,000
Authorization
Transaction Date
Document Number
Entered By:

Department Head
Finance Director
City Administrator
Finance Use Only
(Date)
(Date)
49999
4900
8000
City of Sonora
Budget Transfer Request Form
Date
Business Office
Fiscal Year
Department Budget Transfer # Various - General Fund
1/1/2022 FY21-22 (MID-YEAR)
4000
5000
Transfer From
Department
4000
4000
Account #
40220
41040
Transfer To
Department
4000 40210 2000
6000
REQUIRED: Please provide justification to support the need for the budget transfer. 5000 49999
7000
47010
47510
(Date)
5000
5000
5000
5000
7000
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 02-22-22-A Authorizing the City Council to enter into an agreement with the CalPERS via the California Employers’ Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT), a Section 115 Irrevocable Trust, and delegating authority to the City Administrator and the Administrative Services Director to request disbursements

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution No. 02-22-22-A Authorizing the City Council to enter into an agreement with the CalPERS via the California Employers’ Pension Prefunding Trust (CEPPT), a Section 115 Irrevocable Trust, and delegating authority to the City Administrator and the Administrative Services Director to request disbursements.

BACKGROUND
The City of Sonora, like all cities and municipal agencies, manages unfunded benefit liabilities as a part of its financial planning efforts. Unfunded liabilities are defined as identifiable obligations of an organization, for which the organization does not have 100 percent of the funding (cash or other assets) set aside to cover the cost, should all obligations become immediately and simultaneously due. The City of Sonora’s largest benefit liabilities are for its Defined Benefit Pension Plan. It is imperative the City plans for this Unfunded CalPERS liability.

DISCUSSION
A Section 115 Irrevocable Trust allows the City to invest assets to fund future pension contributions over shorter time horizons than the CalPERS pension fund and with potentially better yields than other short-term instruments such as the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).

CalPERS’ Section 115 Irrevocable Trust Program, CEPPT, does not have a minimum initial contribution or any required annual contribution amount. The City will have the ability to make deposits into the CEPPT as funds become available via the budget process. The attached resolution authorizes the City Administrator to enter into an agreement to establish a Section 115 Trust through CalPERS and authorizes the City Administrator and Administrative Services Director to withdraw funds from the CEPPT to make payments toward pension liabilities.

Any contributions or disbursements will be authorized during the City’s annual budget process and will be part of the Fund Balance Reserve Policy.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The long-term impact of this pension related action is difficult to quantify. It is fair to assume, however, that reserving funds for pension costs now and into the future will bring significant budgetary benefits over time. Over the past several years, CalPERS has lowered its discount rate by 50 basis points in FY20-21 and an additional 20 basis points in FY21-22 in recognition of the likelihood that the fund will not achieve projected investment returns. It is not unlikely that CalPERS will continue to reduce its discount rate. By fully funding its pension liabilities, using a more conservative rate of projected return, the City would be setting aside enough money to ensure that increasing pension related costs will not crowd out spending on other essential City projects and functions. The City’s current unfunded liability is approximated $12 million. This is a fiscally prudent step and Staff believes that the policy is fiscally sound and fully recommends its implementation.

ATTACHMENTS
 Resolution 02-22-2022-A
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RESOLUTION No. 02-22-22-A

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM’S (CalPERS) CALIFORNIA EMPLOYERS’ PENSION PREFUNDING TRUST (CEPPT) PROGRAM TO ESTABLISH A SECTION 115 TRUST AND

DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND THE

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIRECTOR TO REQUEST DISBURSEMENTS FROM THE SECTION 115 TRUST.

WHEREAS, it is determined to be in the best interest of the City to set aside funds for the pre-funding of its CalPERS pension obligation to be held in trust for the exclusive purpose of making future contributions of the City’s required pension contributions and any employer contributions in excess of such required contributions at the discretion of the City; and, WHEREAS, a tax-exempt trust performing an essential governmental function within the meaning of Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code (as amended) and the Regulations issued thereunder, and is a tax-exempt trust under the relevant statutory provisions of the State of California; and,
WHEREAS, the City’s establishment of the Section 115 trust does not require a minimum initial or annual contribution: and,
WHEREAS, Staff evaluated several firms with significant experience establishing and maintaining Section 115 Trusts; and,
WHEREAS, the CEPPT program offered by CalPERS was determined to offer the best combination of member agencies, assets under management, fee schedule, and annualized returns; and,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sonora does hereby authorize and direct the City Administrator to execute an agreement with CalPERS to establish a Section 115 Trust Fund, to include administrative, trustee/custodian, and investment advisory services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator and the Administrative Services Director are hereby authorized and/or their successors in office are authorized to order the deposit or withdrawal of money in the City of Sonora’s Section 115 Trust Fund for pre-funding or pre-payment of CalPERS defined benefit contributions.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Sonora City Council at a meeting held by the City Council on the 22nd day of February 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Matt Hawkins, Mayor
ATTEST:

Deputy City Clerk, City of Sonora
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Pat Perry, City Historian
SUBJECT: Mallard’s Honor Roll Loan

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the loan of the Mallard’s Honor Roll monument to the Tuolumne County Historical Society’s Museum’s World War II Exhibit for approximately six months.

DISCUSSION
The Tuolumne County Historical Society is creating a new World War II exhibit for the Tuolumne County Museum in which the Mallard’s Honor Roll monument would be a valued contribution from the City. Loaning the monument to the Museum would perpetuate the City’s symbiotic relationship with the Tuolumne County Historical Society and would contribute to the preservation of Tuolumne County & Sonora’s vast history.

The monument, donated to the City by Fred Fletcher (included in the Honor Roll along with his brother), was created by Teresa Mallard, co-owner of Mallard’s Grocery store in Downtown Sonora for over thirty years. Its purpose was to honor employees who entered into service directly from employment. Teresa was beloved by her community and will live on through her inclusion in this exhibit.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

ATTACHMENTS
 November 11, 2021 Mallards Honor Roll with Photos
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Mallard's Honor Roll
By Pat Perry, Historian, City of Sonora
Frank and Teresa Mallard owned and operated Mallard’s Grocery store in Sonora from the mid-1920s until 1953. Teresa’s father, Bernard Meyer, had a grocery store for many years and when he retired Frank and Teresa took over the business, renaming it Mallard’s. Their store was originally in the Sonora Inn Annex at the corner of Washington and Stockton streets. In the mid-1930s they moved the business north to the lower portion of Frank Holman’s Mundorf’s Mercantile building.

Frank and Teresa were active in the community and were always ready to help those in need. During the Depression they provided food to the hobos who came to their door. When neighbors complained, Frank told them he would feed anyone that was hungry. Fred Fletcher always credited the Mallard’s for keeping his family from starving during the Depression. One time Fred came in with a list of groceries the family needed. Someone had crossed some of the items off, saying they weren’t needed. When Frank saw what had been done he told the clerk to fill the order, that only he could delete items. Fred said it took his family several years to pay off the bill.

Before the days of the large chain stores, Mallard’s delivered groceries, even small orders. Marjorie Coffill remembered that if she was cooking something and realized she didn’t have a necessary ingredient she would just call the store and they would deliver the item. They also delivered missing children. One day, Mary Etta Segerstrom realized her son Jim was missing. Frantic she started searching the neighborhood. She hardly got out the door when the Mallard’s truck showed up with Jim. He had decided he wanted an ice cream and knew his mother shopped at Mallard’s. When he got to the store Teresa asked him where his money was. Of course, he didn’t have any so Teresa suggested to Jim that they take him home.

Frank and Teresa employed many young men to deliver groceries for them.

Many were still in high school and if they had a regular route they would stop by customers in the morning to get their order. They would take the order to the store, which would be filled during the day. On their way home from school the boys would pick up the orders and deliver them.

Tete Arellano remembered that Teresa was like a second mother to him. His older brother Carlo worked at the store and Tete would go on deliveries with him, just for the fun of it. He was later hired by Teresa and worked there during high school.

Tete remembered Nettie, an Indian lady, who would come into the store for a block of cheese. She didn’t have much money and was probably on some type of welfare.

She would tell Tete she had 25 cents and wanted cheese. He would always cut her a big piece, more than the 25 cents covered, but he knew Teresa would approve.

Sadly, Frank died in 1940 from heart disease. Teresa continued the business until 1953, when at the age of 76 she retired. She sold the stock and equipment.

Frank Holman expanded Mundorf’s into the space that had been occupied by Mallard’s. Teresa died in 1964.
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After Frank’s death, Teresa continued to hire young men to help with deliveries.

World War II brought a change to Sonora as everywhere else in the country. Many of the young men who had worked at Mallard’s went into the service and Teresa tried to keep track of them. Louise McLean, the editor of the Union Democrat sent copies of the newspaper each week to the local service men and women. Teresa would often take out an advertisement to send greetings to “her boys.” One, in 1943 read:
“Heartfelt greetings to all the boys of our county and especially to our very own, Louis, Carlo, Grant, Fred Johnnie, Tete, Gene and in loving memory of Houston.” Houston Weaver had died at Fort Ord during basic training from a heart defect.

Teresa also displayed the Mallard’s Honor Roll on the wall of the store, which honored her boys who were serving. The wooden plaque lists the men who had gone into the service directly from working at Mallard’s. There are fourteen stars including two gold stars, for Houston Weaver and Louie Queirolo. Louie had died in an automobile accident when he was stationed in Oregon. Teresa also had a silk banner she hung in the store that had the same stars on it. At the end of the war, Teresa was quoted as saying, “the news is too wonderful for words. I’m waiting for the homecoming of all our dear ones – especially all my boys.” Teresa was an honorary gold star mother. The Honor Roll, donated to the City of Sonora by Fred Fletcher, is now proudly displayed at Sonora’s City Hall.

Courtesy Lavergne Cowden.

Teresa Mallard, owner of Mallard’s Grocery
in Sonora and an honorary gold star
mother.

Mallard’s Honor Roll that hung in the grocery
store during World War II, honoring the ‘boys’
who went into service directly from working at
Mallards.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Report for January 2022

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Community Development Department Report for January 2022.

DISCUSSION
In addition to the day-to-day operations of the Department, staff completed the following items:

ORDINANCE UPDATES – Staff continued working on the comprehensive update to the City’s sign ordinance. The draft will be made available to the public and presented as a discussion item at the March 14th Planning Commission Meeting. Staff will review all public and Commission input received and revise the Sign Ordinance accordingly. The final draft of the ordinance will then be considered by the Planning Commission at their April meeting and then move forward to the City Council for consideration. Staff also continued working on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance to bring it into compliance with State mandates. Once completed, the draft will be submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for their input and approval. The HCD approved ADU Ordinance will be considered first by the Planning Commission, anticipated to be at their April meeting, and then by the City Council.

YEAR-END REPORTS – Staff completed all mandatory State year-end reports related to building and planning permitting.

COUNTY PROJECT REVIEW – Staff reviewed and commented on the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Hidden Meadow Terrace project. The project is located on the northeastern corner of the intersection of Greenley Road and Cabezut Road within Tuolumne County. It is located within the City’s Sphere of Influence and will impact City services. County staff did modify project conditions to help address the City’s concerns.

NEW FIRE SAFE REGULATIONS – The Board of Forestry and Fire Protection released the revisions to the proposed Fire Safe Regulations. The regulations are the result of new legislation amending Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. They will affect all City properties located within the State designated High Fire Severity Zone. The regulations were revised to help address the numerous concerns and complaints received from the public and local jurisdictions. Staff has reviewed the revised Fire Safe Regulations and, though somewhat better, they still will negatively affect development in these areas and Staff will continue to participate in public meetings during the adoption process.

ATTACHMENTS
 January 2022 Monthly Report
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MONTH OF
DECEMBER, 2021

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT

CITY OF SONORA
94 N. WASHINGTON ST.

SONORA, CA 95370

NAME LOCATION TYPE VALUATION FEES
NEW RESIDENTIAL TOTAL UNITS ___1____
Victoria Callaghan &
David Page
484 Shaws Flat Road New ADU, utilities
& foundation
$30,000 $622.18
SUBTOTAL ___1____
CDBG REHABS TOTAL UNITS ____0___
SUBTOTAL ___1_____
COMMERCIAL TOTAL UNITS __0_____
SUBTOTAL ___1____
ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TOTAL UNITS ___9____
Donald & Kathy
Truong
461 Morning Star Dr. Install a 3.9 KW roof
mount solar PV system
$11,000 $300.00
Chris Garnin 265 Ridge Road Install a9.62 KW roof
mount solar PV system
$28,900 $735.55
Witt & Witt Properties 440 S. Washington
St.

Tenant Imp. to remove
non-bearing walls; add
new walls & light
switches
$2,500 $174.81
Zvetlana Cabriales 45 E. Church St. Install a 10 KW generator $14,564 $498.48 Zac & Lisa Garman
Tr.
105 S. Stewart St. Construct ADA compliant
bathroom
$10,000 $403.06
Modesto Petroleum,
Inc.
15 Pesce Way Transfer permit to
construct trash enclosure
to owner/builder
$0 $112.00
Peter & Ciria Ghiorso
TR.
170 Summit Ave. Install a 2.16 KW DC PV
system, 10.8 ESS
inverter, new 200 amp
panel w/new 175 amp
breaker
$20,244 $225.98
Dan & Pam Schultz 524 E. Bald Mtn. Rd. Remodel existing residence
$100,000 $1,198.90
Sonora Comm. Hosp. 900 Mono Way Install concrete slab, 1 Tesla 429 KW battery
storage system & remote
open/close circuit breaker
$450,000 $3,166.25
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DEMOLITIONS TOTAL UNITS ___0____

NAME LOCATION TYPE VALUATION FEE
SUBTOTAL ____10____

MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS
NUMBER OF PERMITS VALUATION $ FEE
1 $13,000 $346.75
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED 11
TOTAL VALUATION $680,208
SUB TOTAL OF PERMIT FEES COLLECTED $ 7,783.96
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES COLLECTED $ 540.00
TOTAL TRAFFIC FEES COLLECTED $ 3,980.00
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY FEES COLLECTED $ 0
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION FEES COLLECTED $ 0
TOTAL FEES COLLECTED $12,303.96

FISCAL YEAR TO DATE
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED 68
TOTAL VALUATION $2,922,434
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES COLLECTED $3,041.25
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY FEES COLLECTED $0
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION FEES COLLECTED $0
TOTAL TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEES COLLECTED $7,960.00
TOTAL PERMIT FEES COLLECTED $45,058.18
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Public Works Department Monthly Report

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Public Works Department monthly report for January 2022.

DISCUSSION
For the month of January 2022, the City of Sonora Public Works Department performed the following activities:

Events
 Placed banners above Washington Street for upcoming events.  Removed Christmas decorations, including:

Santa’s House, deck/ramp, and cutouts from Courthouse Park Christmas tree from St. James Episcopal Church
Christmas banners from streetlights
Christmas lights on train and fountain
Streets
 Spent several days removing leaf piles on City streets.  Spent several days’ potholing City streets.
 Continues annual weed abatement spray program on several roadside locations, City cemeteries, parks, and landscapes throughout the City.
 Removed debris from landslide on Lyon’s Street.
 Annual cleaning of Snell Street storm drainage ditch.  Located and returned numerous abandoned shopping carts throughout the City.  Removed debris following a major mudslide on South Washington Street.  Spent several days on roadside trash removal on numerous City Streets.  Repaired damaged stop sign on Arbona Circle Drive.
 Filled/repaired sink hole on Seco Street.

Facilities
 Relocated Fire Museum sign to improve site distance at the Elkin Street @ Washington Street intersection.
 Picked up surplus office furniture from County and delivered to City Hall.  Hung pictures in office for the City Historian.
 Made repairs to sink and urinal at the Sonora Fire Department.  Weed wacked grounds at the Stewart House.
 Sealed exterior bricks on the front of the Opera Hall. 117
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Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
 Blew and removed leaves from several City parking lots and parks.  Performed major tree and shrub pruning in the landscape on South Greenley and Sanguinetti Road.
 Sealed large crack in upper parking lot at the Terzich Parking Structure.

Storm Drains
 Cleaned out numerous storm drain ditches throughout the City.  Performed drain/culvert inspections on South Washington following flooding event.

Cemeteries
 Prepared required monthly reports, installed headstones, checked messages daily, and returned phone calls.
 Filled several sunken plots at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.  Lowered numerous headstones for safer mowing of lawns at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.

Miscellaneous
 Performed routine daily and monthly activities including regular checking of parks and landscape areas for maintenance needs and safety concerns, garbage collection at City facilities, cleaning, and stocking City restrooms, opening of gate to Dragoon Gulch Trail parking lot, routine maintenance of City vehicles, participation on assigned committees, weekly mowing of lawns at Mt Shadow Cemetery and Rotary Park, and weekly sweeping of City Streets.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Sonora Police Department Monthly Report

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for January 2022.

DISCUSSION
The attached summarizes activities for January 2022.

Jan 2022 Dec 2021 Jan 2021
Total Incidents 1,387 1,352 1,556
Calls for Service 717 653 555
Officer Initiated 670 699 1001
Total Arrests 58 47 37
Felony Arrests 7 5 13
Misd. Arrests 51 42 24
Total Reports 146 110 109
Parking Citations 36 12 6
Moving Citations 32 18 3
Domestic Violence 4 2 4
Larcenies 23 15 14
Collision Incidents 21 35 22
Collision Invest. 9 12 8
Jan 2022 Dec 2021 Jan 2021
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*Homeless Activity 128 103 Not Recorded
Animal Calls 31 27 20
Public Intox. / UID 8 13 5
DUI Arrests 5 2 1
Total Phone Calls /
911 Calls
1,870/227 1,930/179 1,942/153
Average Per Day 60 62 63
Vehicle Releases 6 2 0
*Homeless Activity is a new category for reporting. As tracking requires additional manual inputs, the actual number of associated incidents will typically be higher than the reported number.

ATTACHMENTS
 January 2022 Crimes by Area
 January 2022 Area 1 Monthly Report
 January 2022 Area 2 Monthly Report

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
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AREA 1
Violent Crimes:
-1 Felony Domestic Violence
-1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
-1 Felony Attempted Assault with a Deadly Weapon
-1 Felony Obstruct/Resist Officer with Misdemeanor Assault on Peace Officer Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-6 Business Burglaries (Shoplifting).
-1 Residential Burglary
-1 Business Burglary
-2 Stolen Vehicles (1 Recovered by CHP/Stockton)
-1 Attempted Stolen Vehicle
-2 Petty Thefts (Shoplifting)
-1 Petty Theft from a Vehicle
-1 Petty Theft from a Person
-1 Petty Theft from a Residence
-2 Petty Thefts from Businesses
AREA 2
Violent Crimes:
-1 Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
-1 Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon; not Firearm or Force -1 Felony Arson
-1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-1 Business Burglary
-1 Stolen Vehicles (Recovered by Oakdale PD)
-1 Petty Theft from a Business
-1 Petty Theft from a Vehicle
-1 Petty Theft from a Business (Fraudulent Return of Property) 01/01/2022 - 01/31/2022
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Area 1 Monthly Report
January 2022
Neighborhood Watch:

ELKS HILL:
 No updated activity.

SONORA KNOWLES:
 No updated activity.

Cases For discussion:
22-15– On January 03, 2021, Hailey A. Williams, 27, of Sonora, was arrested for possession of stolen property, possession of paraphernalia and driving on a suspended license. While on patrol an officer observed a vehicle with an expired registration sticker and conducted a traffic enforcement stop. The driver was subsequently arrested for driving on a suspended license. An inventory search of the vehicle (conducted prior to towing) revealed multiple new items with price tags and no receipt, as well as drug paraphernalia. Williams ultimately confessed the items were stolen from a local merchant.
22-51- On January 16, 2022, Amanda R. Johnson, 34, of Sonora, was arrested for embezzlement. Just days prior a local merchant reported that Johnson was suspected of embezzlement. During the course of the investigation, the investigating officer determined that on multiple occasions, Johnson manipulated sales receipts and issued herself refunds. Four days after the initial investigation, Johnson was located, arrested, and booked at the county jail.

Field Training Program:
 Three CSO’s are currently in training which includes various aspects such as calls for service, animal control, evidence processing and dispatcher relief.

Contract/Reserve Officers:
 Reserve Officer Danny Duffy completed several shifts in January. Reserve Officer Fraser started training.

Dispatch:
 We have one full-time opening and one part-time opening for Police Dispatcher.

Volunteers:
 Community Service Volunteers had limited participation during the month of January.

Respectfully Submitted
Sgt. Scott Mallon
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Area 2 Monthly Report
JANUARY 2022
Neighborhood Watch:

MYERS HILL:
 No updated activity.

N. STEWART:
 No updated activity.

HIGHLANDS VIEW:
 Inactive.

Cases for discussion:
22-1- On New Year’s Day just before bar closing time, an officer spotted a vehicle drive over a curb while leaving a parking lot behind a downtown bar. The officer who is trained in detecting impaired drivers believed the driver to be impaired and conducted field sobriety tests. The driver, Kenneth Pritchard, 37, of Sonora, was found to be DUI, was arrested, and the vehicle was towed. Officers had already been working areas of town with a high probability for DUI.
22-11- On 1/3/22, a Sergeant was aware of potential Alcoholic Beverage Control violations at a downtown bar and conducted a walkthrough after closing hours. The Sergeant contacted the bartender, who had two subjects still drinking alcoholic beverages at the establishment after hours. The bartender had been warned on prior occasions. The diligence of members of the SPD preventing alcohol-related crimes once again proved successful.

Recruitments:
 1 Full-time Officer
 1 Full-time Dispatcher
 1 Part-time Relief Dispatcher
Training:
 One Sergeant completed Internal Affairs training.
 One Detective completed Sexual Assault training.
 One Community Service Officer completed PC 832 Arrest and Control training.  CPR training was attended by many non-sworn members of SPD.

Range:
 First quarterly firearms qualification training was completed.  Annual Less Lethal/ Kinetic Energy Projectile training was completed.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sgt. Chris Johnson
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: February 22, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Aimee New, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Sonora Fire Department Monthly Report

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Sonora Fire Department monthly report for January 2022.

DISCUSSION
Fire Department monthly report for January 2022:

Emergency Incidents

1. Sonora City Fire units responded to 180 calls for service in December.

2. Sonora City units responded to emergency calls for service as follows:
111 - Building Fire 1
112 - Fires in structure other than in a building 1
118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained 1
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 21
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 83 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 8
411 - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 2
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 1
445 - Arcing, shorted electrical equipment 2
510 - Person in distress, other 8
520 - Water problem, other 2
550 - Public service assistance, other 4
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 2
553 - Public service 12
554 - Assist invalid 6
600 - Good intent call, other 1
611 - Dispatched & cancelled enroute 11
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 3 631 - Authorized controlled burning 4
700 - False alarm or false call, other 2
733- Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1
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735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1
743 - Smoke detector activation, no fire - unintentional 3 745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 746 - Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 1
Total 186

3. Monthly dollar loss, resulting from fire: 0

4. The average response time during the month: 5:33 Minutes

5. Automatic or mutual aid given: 62

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.
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Sonora City Council
February 22, 2022