CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2022 PAGE 1 OF 3
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 17, 2022 at 5:00 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, October 17, 2022 at 5:00 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. 09-19-2022-A.
THIS MEETING IS PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OR 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: (669) 900-6833
Meeting ID: 874 6055 5933
Passcode: 7dY809
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC 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].
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)); Name of Case: Jaycee Alameda v. City of Sonora, et al., Tuolumne Superior Court Case No. CV 63114; Doug White, City Attorney.
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION [City Council Chambers]
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
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. If participating via Zoom, please raise your hand using the Raise Your Hand feature or dial *9 (*6 to unmute).
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. Consider Adoption of Resolution 10-17-2022-A 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; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer.
3. Consider Adoption of Resolution 10-17-2022-B authorizing the closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street), as well as certain city streets for the 2022 Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.
4. Consider Approval of disbursements in the amount of $164,375.71 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; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer.
MONTHLY REPORTS
5. Receive the Sonora Administrative Services Department monthly report for August 2022; Christopher Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.
6. Receive the Sonora Fire Department monthly report for September 2022; Aimee New, Fire Chief. 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - OCTOBER 17, 2022 PAGE 3 OF 3
7. Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for September 2022; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.
8. Receive the Sonora Public Works Department monthly report for September 2022; Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor, Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.
COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
COMMUNICATIONS
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: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, City Administrator
Prepared by Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer SUBJECT: Government Code Section 52953(e): Modified Brown Act Procedures During a Declared Emergency
RECOMMENDATION
Consider Adoption of Resolution 10-17-2022-A 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.
The City Council then adopted 02-22-2022-B on February 22, 2022, in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
The City Council then adopted 03-21-2022-A on March 21, 2022, in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
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The City Council then adopted 04-18-2022-A in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
The City Council then adopted 05-16-2022-A in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
The City Council then adopted 06-21-2022-A in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
The City Council then adopted 07-18-2022-A in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
The City Council then adopted 08-15-2022-A in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
The City Council then adopted 09-19-2022-A in compliance with the requirements of Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
Staff recommends the Council adopt Resolution 10-17-2022-A that authorizes remote teleconferencing meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions for 30 days pursuant to Government Code Section 54593(b)(3).
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 10-17-2022-A
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RESOLUTION 10-17-2022-A
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 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 7 Item 2.
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 conduct 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 December 31, 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 October 17, 2022, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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Signed and dated:
Mark Plummer
Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST:
Tracy Skelly
City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution 10-17-2022-B to Establish Road Closures for the 2022 Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution Number 10-17-2022-B, authorizing the closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street), as well as certain city streets for the 2022 Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade.
DISCUSSION
Each year Sonora Union High School conducts a parade through downtown Sonora utilizing State Route 49 (Washington Street) and other city streets in conjunction with their homecoming football game and festivities.
The Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022, between 2:15 pm and 3:00 pm; staging will occur on School Street between 1:15 pm and 2:15 pm.
The Parade will start on School Street, then turn south (left) onto Snell Street. It will travel south on Snell Street to State Route 49 (Washington Street). The parade will then enter southbound State Route 49 (Washington Street) and will travel to the intersection of S. Washington Street and Stockton Road, where it will turn west (right) onto State Route 49 (Stockton Road), and then north (right) onto S. Green Street (City Street).
The parade will then travel north on S. Green Street to Courthouse Park, where the Sonora High Golden Regiment Marching Band will perform for approximately 15 minutes. Following their performance, the parade participants will be escorted by police personnel back to the high school.
Due to the size and duration of the parade, and the interruption of a State Highway for the parade, a resolution is required from the City Council authorizing the temporary closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and specific city streets.
FISCAL IMPACT
There will be overtime and fuel costs which will be absorbed by existing departmental budgets.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 10-17-2022-B
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RESOLUTION 10-17-2022-B
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE ROUTE 49 (WASHINGTON STREET) AND CERTAIN CITY
STREETS TO ACCOMMODATE THE SONORA HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE, TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022.
WHEREAS, Sonora High School will be conducting the 2022 Homecoming Parade within the City limits of Sonora.
WHEREAS, traffic control and the closure of certain City streets will be needed to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and parade participants during the event.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sonora, that all of the above is hereby approved, subject to Sonora Union High School meeting all liability insurance requirements as specified by the City of Sonora, plus meeting all conditions as required by the California Department of Transportation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following streets will be closed on Friday, October 21, 2022, between 2:15 PM and 3:00 PM.
1. Snell Street, from School Street to State Route 49 (Washington Street)
2. State Route 49 (Washington Street) from Snell Street to Stockton Road
3. State Route 49 (Stockton Road) from the intersection of Washington Street to S. Green Street
4. Dodge Street between Green Street and Stewart Street
5. Jackson Street between Green Street and Stewart Street
6. Bradford Street between Green Street and Stewart Street
7. Linoberg Street between Green Street and Stewart Street
8. Theall Street between Washington Street and Stewart Street
9. Wyckoff Street between Snell Street and Washington Street
10. Green Street between Yaney Street and Bradford Street School Street, between State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Snell Street, from approximately 1:15 PM to 2:15 PM.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;
1. That no parking shall be allowed on Green Street, between Yaney Street and State Route 49 (Stockton Road), between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
2. Traffic control is of a rolling roadblock type. Parade participants will not be allowed to stop in the roadway once the parade procession begins.
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 17 October 2022, by the following votes:
AYES: ___________________________________________________ 11 Item 3.
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NOES: ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________
ABSENT: ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Signed and dated:
_______________________________
Mark Plummer
Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST: _______________________________
Tracy L. Skelly
Sonora City Clerk
RESOLUTION 10-17-2022-B
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the amount of $164,375.71 for payroll
RECOMMENDATION
Consider Approval of disbursements in the amount of $164,375.71 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 the month, which was an expected amount.
This payroll is the 8th payroll of 26 for FY22-23, we would have expected to expend 30.77% of the budgeted amount. In total, we have expended 27.03% of the Salaries and Wages for the FY 22/23 budget.
FISCAL IMPACT
Disbursements are part of the approved FY22-23 Budget.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Services Department Report for August 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Administrative Services Department Report for August 2022
DISCUSSION
Monthly Report to the City Council
August 2022
Highlights of General Fund Revenues:
Current Period YTD FY22/23 Budget % of Budget
Property Tax $ - $ - $1,374,800 0.0%
Sales Tax $ 315,778 $ 500,931 $3,397,100 14.7%
Transient Occupancy Tax $ 95,431 $ 166,714 $ 490,000 34.0% Cannibis Public Benefit Fees $ 46,079 $ 93,786 $ 525,000 17.9% Highlights of General Fund Expenditures:
Current Period YTD FY22/23 Budget % of Budget
Salaries and Benefits $ 523,782 $ 1,143,164 $7,074,000 16.2% Operating Expenditures $ 166,572 $ 404,355 $2,190,550 18.5% Transfers $ - $ 75,000 $ 112,000 67.0%
A/P YTD H/R YTD
Total Number of Checks/DD Processed: 107 230 151 303
Current Staff Recruitments:
Community Development Specialist I/II
Public Works Assitant
Deputy City Clerk - Exec Assistant
Community Service Officer
Police Officer
Police Seargent
Business License Activity: Zone A Zone B Total YTD Total Licenses Issued 2 11 13 24
The Administrative Services Department provides a wide range of comprehensive support services which include: accounting, finance administration and reporting, budgeting, audit, compliance, treasury management, payroll, human resources, recruitments, accounts receivable, local tax collection, accounts payable, procurements, business license management, risk management, information technology for the City.
The Administrative Services Department is comprised of 3 full time employees. 14 Item 5.
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Aimee New, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Department Monthly Report – September 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Receive Fire Department Monthly Report – September 2022
DISCUSSION
Fire Department Monthly Report – September 2022
FISCAL IMPACT
N/A
1. City of Sonora Responded to 149 calls for service in September 2022.
2. Sonora City units responded to emergency calls as follows:
111 - Building fire 1
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 1
140 - Natural vegetation fire, other 1
142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 2
160 - Special outside fire, other 1
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 18
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 79 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 5
323 - Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped) 1
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2
444 - Power line down 1
510 - Person in distress, other 4
542 - Animal rescue 1
553 - Public service 7
554 - Assist invalid 7
561 - Unauthorized burning 1
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 10
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700 - False alarm or false call, other 1
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1
Total Incidents 149
3. Monthly dollar loss in the City, resulting from fire: 0
4. The average response time during the month: 5.9
5. Automatic or mutual aid given: 49
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: MONTHLY REPORT – SONORA POLICE DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for September 2022.
DISCUSSION
The attached summarizes activities for September 2022.
Sep 2022 Aug 2022 Sep 2021
Total Incidents 1,215 1,296 1,461
Calls for Service 802 935 731
Officer Initiated 413 361 730
Total Arrests 55 80 67
Felony Arrests 12 11 10
Misd. Arrests 43 69 57
Total Reports 122 165 164
Parking Citations 7 13 13
Moving Citations 10 8 16
Domestic Violence 6 3 8
Larceny Invest. 15 18 20
Collision Incidents 33 33 31
Collision Invest. 13 9 6
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Sep 2022 Aug 2022 Sep 2021
Homeless Activity 118 176 ---------------
Animal Calls 28 38 47
Public Intox. / UID 2 15 15
DUI Arrests 5 3
Total Phone Calls /
911 Calls
2,352/ 2,640/402 2,241/210
Average Per Day 78 85 75
Vehicle Releases 4 3 2
*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.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund
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AREA 1
Violent Crimes:
-2 Felony Domestic Violence
-1 Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Not Firearm
-1 Felony Threats
-1 Misdemeanor Child Abuse
-1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
-1 Misdemeanor Battery on School Grounds
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-3 Business Burglaries (Shoplifting).
-1 City Maintenance Shed Burglary
-1 Stolen Vehicle (Recovered by SPD)
-2 Burglaries From Vehicles
-1 Petty Theft From a Vehicle
-1 Petty Theft of Fuel from a Vehicle
-1 Petty Thefts from Businesses
AREA 2
Violent Crimes:
-2 Felony Domestic Violence
-1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
-1 Felony Arson
-1 Misdemeanor Battery with Serious Bodily Injury
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-1 Recovered Stolen Vehicle (Reported Stolen to Sonora CHP) -1 Attempted Stolen Vehicle
-1 Petty Theft of a Vehicle Part
-1 Business Burglary (Shoplifting)
-1 Petty Theft From a Vehicle
09/01/2022 - 09/30/2022
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Area 2 Monthly Report
September 2022
Neighborhood Watch:
MYERS HILL:
No updated activity.
N. STEWART:
No updated activity.
HIGHLANDS VIEW:
Inactive.
Cases for discussion:
22-1224- On 9/5/2022, Officers were dispatched to a fire in front of the Tuolumne County Probation Office. Officers detained a male described to have been responsible for starting the fire, identified as 44-year-old Sonora resident as Grady Pinkevich. Pinkevich was found to be in possession of a methamphetamine smoking pipe and a lighter.
Pinkevich admitted to starting the fire in a planter box. At the time of this incident, California was in State of Emergency regarding fire danger and triple digit heat.
Pinkevich was arrested for Arson during a State of Emergency and possession of drug paraphernalia.
22-1305- On 9/25/2022, Officers were dispatched to a physical altercation involving two male subjects behind Safeway. A male victim was waiting for a friend to pick him up and was confronted by 24-year-old Jamestown resident Zachary Hamilton over an issue. The victim ran from Hamilton who chased after him and stabbed him with a knife in a lower extremity. Hamilton was located by Officers and arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon.
Recruitments:
1 Full-time Police Sergeant
3 Full-time Police Officers
1 Part-Time Community Service Officer
Training:
One Officer attended Emergency Vehicle Operator Course. One Sergeant attended Use of Force for Supervisors Course. One Corporal attended Chasing Cell Phones investigation course Range:
No Range training was conducted in the month of September Respectfully Submitted,
Sgt. Chris Johnson
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The Sonora Police Department is an equal opportunity provider and employer Emergency 911
Business (209) 532-8143
Fax (209) 532-4845
Web-Site: www.sonorapd.com
Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
E-Mail: [email protected]
SONORA POLICE DEPARTMENT
100 South Green Street
Sonora, California 95370
"Maintaining a Safe Community since 1851"
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
DATE: October 17, 2022
RE: Area 1 Supervisor Report - No Monthly Report
Due to a staffing vacancy in the Sergeant’s positions, no Area 1 Supervisor report will be submitted for September 2022.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 17, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Public Works Department Report for September 2022
RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Public Works Department Report for September 2022
DISCUSSION
For the month of September 2022, the City of Sonora Public Works Department performed the following activities:
Events
Placed banners above Washington Street for upcoming events. Placed no parking signs weekly for the Farmers Market.
Streets
Removal of two pay piles.
Returned numerous shopping carts abandoned throughout the City. Spent several days potholing City Streets.
Installed numerous new “stop” and “no parking” signs as a continuing part of new sign program throughout the City.
Replaced hay bales with concrete barriers at washout on Linoberg Street. Removed and disposed of deceased deer from property on Hill Street. Continued annual weed abatement spray program on several roadside locations, cemeteries, parks and landscapes throughout the City.
Facilities
Spent numerous days completing the upgrading/replacing the thirty florescent light fixtures, to LED fixtures, in the Terzich Parking Structure.
Made repairs to leaking toilet at the Sonora Police Department. Installed new air compressor for Mechanic at the Public Works Facility. Upgraded several exterior light fixtures at the Public Works Facility. Replaced light fixture in City Hall.
Fabricated a temporary door in the 911 room at Sonora Police Department. Attempted to repair garage door damaged at Sonora Police Department.
Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
Blew and removed leaves from several City parking lots and parks. Graffiti removal at Woods Creek Rotary Park.
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Performed major pruning project to trees and shrubs in upper and lower Mehun parking lot. Made repairs to vandalized sink and toilet in womens restroom at Rotary Park. Made repairs to water main for irrigation in the Old Wards Ferry landscape area.
Storm Drains
Cleared storm drains following the rain event,
Made improvements to storm drain outlet on West Jackson Street.
Cemeteries
Prepared required monthly reports, installed headstones, checked messages daily and returned phone calls.
Pulled weeds in several different areas at Mt Shadow Cemetery. Made irrigation repairs.
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
None
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