Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, March 6, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 06, 2023 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, March 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370.

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:
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Meeting ID: 811 9339 7821
Passcode: 906625
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE COMMENT.

THIS MEETING 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 3:00 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

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section § 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case; Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.
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2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section § 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case; Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

3. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section § 54957.6): Agency designated representatives: Melissa Eads, City Administrator; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director; Employee Organization: Sonora Employees' Association (SEA).

4. 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
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.

5. Consider adoption of Resolution 03-06-2023-C accepting the donation of a police K9 patrol vehicle from the Friends of Sonora Police Department, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

6. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 03-06-2023-D accepting the donation of a Canine from the Friends of Sonora Police Department, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

7. Consider approval of disbursements in the amount of $171,457.41 and $159,996.39 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes, retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retropay; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer. 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MARCH 06, 2023 PAGE 3 OF 3

8. Authorize the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14, 2023, in Coffill Park during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s Second Saturday Art Night Concert Series; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

9. Authorize the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., on March 17, 2023, on the east side of Linoberg Street (excluding the area currently used by Diamondback Grill) by Spearhead Holdings, LLC (Sonora Taproom) for their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

10. Consider approval of Resolution No. 03-06-2023-A to proclaim the termination of the Local Emergency Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); Melissa Eads, City Administrator, Doug White, City Attorney.

11. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 03-06-2023-B supporting the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Northern State Route 49 (SR 49) segment of the Gold Rush Path; Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

MONTHLY REPORTS

12. Receive the Sonora Administrative Services Department monthly report for December 2022; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

13. Receive the Sonora Community Development Department monthly report for February 2023; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

14. Receive the Sonora Fire Department monthly report for January 2023; Aimee New, Fire Chief.

15. Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for January 2023; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

16. Receive the Sonora Public Works Department monthly report for January 2023; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director, Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor.

COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS

PRESENTATIONS

17. Receive a presentation from the Blue Zones Project; Tyler Summerset, Executive Director, Kristine Conforti, Public Policy Advocate.

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: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution 03-06-2023-C Accepting the Donation of Police K9 Patrol Vehicle from Friends of Sonora Police Department

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Sonora City Council approve Resolution 03-06-2023-C and accept the donation of a police K9 patrol vehicle from the Friends of Sonora Police Department, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization.

DISCUSSION
The Friends of Sonora Police Department (FOSPD) would like to donate a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe (VIN 1GNSK2EC9FR527211) to the City of Sonora for exclusive use by the Sonora Police Department as a Police K9 Patrol Vehicle. FOSPD is a private, not-for-profit entity.

FOSPD solicited and received donations for purchasing a K9 police vehicle for the City. The Police K9 vehicle is fully equipped for patrol use, including specialized safety and operational equipment for K9 use.

During the December 20, 2021, Sonora City Council meeting, authorization was given to the Police Department to seek various funding sources to support the re-establishment of a Police K-9 program.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no additional financial impact on the City with the approval of this request. Costs for fuel and maintenance are incorporated within existing budget expectations as the K9 patrol vehicle will supplant an existing fleet vehicle.

ATTACHMENTS
FOSPD Letter of Intent to Donate
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RESOLUTION No. 03-06-2022-C

A RESOLUTION OF THE SONORA CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE K9 POLICE VEHICLE FROM FRIENDS OF SONORA POLICE

DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Sonora Police Department (“Department”) does not currently maintain a K-9 Program; and;
WHEREAS, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance the K-9 program; and
WHEREAS, the K9 Police Vehicle will be a fully outfitted 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe; and WHEREAS, the total cost to purchase the Police Canine, including training, is approximately $24,365;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonora does hereby accept the donation:

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Sonora City Council at a meeting held by the City Council on the 6th day of March 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Mark Plummer, Mayor
ATTEST:

Tracy Skelly, City Clerk, City of Sonora
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CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CSJVRMA)

PROPERTY ADDITION FORM
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE FORM.

NOTE: If the property is newly built, construction costs are sufficient; however, if the property is newly acquired, a replacement cost appraisal must be submitted with this form. Market value appraisals will not be accepted.

Description of Property: (City hall, single family
home, well, parking shelter, police station, park
restroom, etc.)
Chevrolet Tahoe, fully outfitted for Police K9 operations Complete Address:

94. North Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
Construction Type: (Frame, joisted masonry, steel,
etc.)
Chevrolet manufacturing with third-party aftermarket outfitting Alarms (burglar/fire): Yes  No X If yes, please describe type Sprinklers: Yes  No X If yes, what percentage of building has sprinklers Year Built: 2015
Square Footage of Building:
(Please do not include lot size)
N/A
Number of Stories: N/A
Total Building Replacement Cost Value (Building
and any permanent fixtures only):
$ 16,500
Total Business Personal Property Value (Computers,
desks, etc.)?
$7,865
Is Business Interruption Coverage Required? Yes  No X If yes, value $ 8 Item 5.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Resolution 03-06-2023-D accepting a Donation of a Police Canine from Friends of Sonora Police Department

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Sonora City Council approve Resolution No. 03-06-2023-D accepting the donation of a Canine from the Friends of Sonora Police Department, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization.

DISCUSSION
The Friends of Sonora Police Department (FOSPD) would like to donate a fifteen-month-old German Shepherd to the City of Sonora for exclusive use by the Sonora Police Department as a “Police K9.” FOSPD is a private, not-for-profit entity.

FOSPD solicited and received donations to purchase a new police canine for the city. The Canine, named Ridge, has received obedience and basic police canine training and is undergoing extensive training to become certified for patrol and narcotics detection work.

During the December 20, 2021, Sonora City Council meeting, authorization was given to the Police Department to seek various funding sources to support the re-establishment of a Police K-9 program.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no immediate financial impact on the City budget with the approval of this request. Community donations will pay for the general care and maintenance of the Canine.

ATTACHMENTS
FOSPD Letter of Intent to Donate
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RESOLUTION No. 03-06-2022-D

A RESOLUTION OF THE SONORA CITY COUNCIL ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE K9 ANIMAL AND TRAINING FROM FRIENDS OF SONORA POLICE

DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Sonora Police Department (“Department”) does not currently maintain a K-9 Program; and;
WHEREAS, community members contribute funding and supplies to enhance the K-9 program, and Police Officer Shouse will assume all duties and responsibilities of that of a K9 handler, including care and maintenance during off-duty hours; and WHEREAS, the K9 officer and handler will be trained and certified under the direction of the Top Dog Police K9 Training and Consulting LLC; and
WHEREAS, the total cost to purchase the Police Canine, including training, is approximately $11,326;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonora does hereby accept the donation:

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Sonora City Council at a meeting held by the City Council on the 6th day of March 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Mark Plummer, Mayor
ATTEST:

Tracy Skelly, City Clerk, City of Sonora
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CENTRAL SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (CSJVRMA)

PROPERTY ADDITION FORM
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS OF THE FORM.

Description of Property: (City hall, single family
home, well, parking shelter, police station, park
restroom, etc.)
Fully Trained German Shepherd Police Canine
Complete Address:

94. North Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
Construction Type: (Frame, joisted masonry, steel,
etc.)
Chevrolet manufacturing with third-party aftermarket outfitting Alarms (burglar/fire): Yes  No X If yes, please describe type Sprinklers: Yes  No X If yes, what percentage of building has sprinklers Year Built: DOB: December 18, 2021
Square Footage of Building:
(Please do not include lot size)
N/A
Number of Stories: N/A
Total Building Replacement Cost Value (Building
and any permanent fixtures only):
$ 11, 326
Total Business Personal Property Value (Computers,
desks, etc.)?
N/A
Is Business Interruption Coverage Required? Yes  No X If yes, value $ 13 Item 6.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the amount of $171,457.41 for payroll

RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of disbursements in the amount of $171,457.41 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes, retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay.

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

This payroll is the 16th payroll of 26 for FY22-23, we would have expected to expend 61.53% of the budgeted amount. In total, we have expended 54.83% 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: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the amount of $159,996.39 for payroll

RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of disbursements in the amount of $159,996.39 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes, retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay.

DISCUSSION
This payroll was the 2nd payroll of the month, which was an expected amount.

This payroll is the 17th payroll of 26 for FY22-23, we would have expected to expend 65.38% of the budgeted amount. In total, we have expended 57.57% 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: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Special Event Application – Sonora Chamber of Commerce

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9 and October 14, 2023 in Coffill Park during the Sonora Chamber of Commerce’s Second Saturday Art Night Concert Series.

DISCUSSION
The Sonora Chamber of Commerce has submitted a Special Event Permit Application requesting the use of Coffill Park for the Second Saturday Art Night Concert Series. Their application includes a request to serve beer and wine during these events which cannot be approved by City staff. Sonora Municipal Code Section 9.08.010 provides authority for the City Council to allow the possession and consumption of alcohol within a City park.

The concerts are planned to be held from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, and October 14, 2023. The Chamber proposes to set up a beer and wine bar under the trellis area as they have done for previously approved events. It will be staffed by ABC approved and trained Chamber Board Members and volunteers. They will be checking ID’s to make sure that no one under the age of 21 is being served and will monitor alcohol consumption. The park entrances/exits will be manned to ensure that no one enters or leaves with alcoholic beverages. The estimated attendance is 100.

Under the Special Event approval process, the Chamber will also be required to obtain the required ABC License, provide the required liability insurance, and comply with any additional conditions required by City Departments.

FISCAL IMPACT
None
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Special Event Application – St Patrick’s Day Celebration

RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the possession and consumption of beer and wine, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., on March 17, 2023 on the east side of Linoberg Street (excluding the area currently used by Diamondback Grill) by Spearhead Holdings, LLC (Sonora Taproom) for their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration.

DISCUSSION
Spearhead Holdings, LLC has submitted a Special Event Permit Application requesting the use of Linoberg Street (between Stewart and Washington Street) for their St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Their application includes a request to serve alcohol during the event which cannot be approved by City staff.

Sonora Municipal Code Section 9.08.010 provides authority for the City Council to allow the possession and consumption of alcohol on City property.

The event will be held on March 17, 2023 from 2 pm to 10 pm. It is planned to include entertainment, bands, and food. They will be checking ID’s to make sure that no one under the age of 21 is being served and will monitor alcohol consumption. The street’s entrances/exits will be monitored to ensure that no one enters or leaves Washington St. or Stewart St. with alcoholic beverages. The estimated attendance is 50-75 people.

Under the Special Event approval process, they will also be required to verify compliance with their current ABC License, provide the required liability insurance, and comply with any additional conditions required by City Departments.

FISCAL IMPACT
None
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, City Administrator
Douglas L. White, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 03-06-2023-A, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora to Proclaim the Termination of the Local Emergency Due to the Novel Coronavirus

RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of Resolution No. 03-06-2023-A, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora to Proclaim the Termination of the Local Emergency Due to the Novel Coronavirus.

DISCUSSION
On March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a State of Emergency due to the presence of and threat posed by the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”). On March 13, 2020, the Mayor of the City Council of Sonora proclaimed and declared that a local health emergency existed in the City of Sonora to the presence of and threat posed by COVID-19, which was ratified through a resolution by the City Council of the City of Sonora on March 16, 2020. This State of Local Emergency persists until terminated by the City Council, pursuant to Sonora Municipal Code Section 8.30.130 and California Government Code section 8630, subdivision (b).

On February 28, 2023, the Governor of the State of California ended the State of Emergency. COVID19 no longer presents an actual risk or threat to the public health and welfare in the City of Sonora.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the resolution terminating the State of Local Emergency.

FISCAL IMPACT
None

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 03-06-2023-A
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-06-2023-A

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA TO PROCLAIM

THE TERMINATION OF THE LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO THE NOVEL

CORONAVIRUS
WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the Governor of the State of California proclaimed a state of Emergency existed in the State of California due to the presence of and threat posed by the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”); and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Mayor of the City of Sonora proclaimed and declared that a local health emergency existed in the City of Sonora due to the presence of and threat posed by COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Council of the City of Sonora ratified said proclamation through Resolution 03-16-2020-A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sonora Municipal Code Section 8.30.130, the proclamation is to remain in effect until the City Council of the City of Sonora declares the existing State of Local Emergency to be terminated; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the Governor of the State of California ended the COVID-19 state of Emergency in the State of California; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sonora Municipal Code Section 8.30.130 and California Government Code Section 8630, subdivision (d), the City Council of the City of Sonora finds that the present conditions in the City warrant termination of the local emergency and that the date of this resolution is the earliest possible date to proclaim said termination; and
WHEREAS, the City now desires to terminate the proclaimed State of Local Emergency, as the COVID-19 virus no longer threatens public health and welfare in the City of Sonora.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Local Emergency proclaimed by the Mayor of the City of Sonora on March 13, 2020, and ratified by the City Council of the City of Sonora on March 16, 2020, is hereby terminated.
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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 6
th DAY OF MARCH
2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST:
________________________________ _______________________________ Tracy Skelly Mark Plummer
City Clerk Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Northern SR49 Segment of the Gold Rush Path

RECOMMENDATION
Consider adoption of Resolution No. 03-06-2023-B supporting the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant for the Northern State Route 49 (SR 49) segment of the Gold Rush Path.

DISCUSSION
The State Route 49 (SR 49) Congested Corridor Plan and the SR 49 Complete Streets Plans both engaged in extensive public outreach as part of their process. Following that outreach, both plans pointed to the need for a pedestrian and cyclist pathway, separate from the highway, that would connect the communities of Jamestown, Sonora, and Columbia to each other for those choosing to travel without cars. The Gold Rush Shared Use Path project has become that pathway.

For those unfamiliar with the project thus far, the Gold Rush Shared Use Path Project will create a Class I shared-use path continuously connecting the communities of Jamestown, Sonora, and Columbia. With these three communities connected, the project will address community needs by enhancing access to critical services aimed at giving people the tools and support needed to overcome their situations. This project has achieved substantial support from the City of Sonora, Tuolumne County, Blue Zones Project-Tuolumne County, schools, local businesses, and other members of local agencies and the public. The impact it will have on our community is anticipated to be substantial.

TCTC, the City of Sonora, and local agency partners were awarded $5.018 million in Active Transportation Program Funding for Phase I of the Gold Rush Shared Use Path in October 2022.

With the first phase fully funded, the TCTC team now aims to apply for a Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant in March 2023. Staff hopes to obtain planning funds for the Northern Segment of the Gold Rush Shared Use Path. The planning grant will allow for coordination with the High School, engagement of disadvantaged communities, receive input from area businesses, and define a streetscape consistent with community desires.

The Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant application deadline is March 9, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No.

Gold Rush Shared Use Path Segment Map

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.
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RESOLUTION NO. 03-06-2023-B

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA SUPPORTING

THE SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM
APPLICATION FOR THE NORTHERN STATE ROUTE 49
(SR49) SEGMENT OF THE GOLD RUSH PATH
WHEREAS, the Gold Rush Shared Use Path project has been supported by the City of Sonora, TCTC, and the existing Regional Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, the State Route 49 (SR 49) Congested Corridor Plan and State Route 49 Complete Streets Plan pointed to a need for a pedestrian and cyclist pathway; and WHEREAS, the City has high numbers of pedestrian and cyclist injuries and fatalities as a result of vehicle incidents; and
WHEREAS, a continuous, shared use path would reduce those incidents; and WHEREAS, phase I of the Gold Rush Path has already been successfully funded through an Active Transportation Program Grant; and
WHEREAS, funding the Northern Segment planning will be crucial to the completion of the project.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA HEREBY:

Adopts Resolution No. 03-06-2023-B in support of the Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program application.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED AS A RESOLUTION BY THE SONORA CITY COUNCIL AT A MEETING HELD BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 6
th DAY OF MARCH
2023, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
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ATTEST:
________________________________ _______________________________ Tracy Skelly Mark Plummer
Deputy City Clerk Mayor
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Services Department Report for December 2022

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Administrative Services Department Report for December 2022

DISCUSSION
Monthly Report to the City Council
December 2022
Highlights of General Fund Revenues:

Current Period YTD FY22/23 Budget % of Budget
Property Tax $ 285,505 $ 396,616 $1,374,800 28.8%
Sales Tax $ 293,006 $ 1,662,290 $3,325,100 50.0%
Transient Occupancy Tax $ 42,406 $ 284,741 $ 550,000 51.8% Cannibis Public Benefit Fees $ 53,967 $ 294,437 $ 585,000 50.3% Building Permits $ 45,393 $ 90,075 $ 141,500 63.7%
Business Licenses $ 9,524 $ 117,034 $ 120,000 97.5%
Highlights of General Fund Expenditures:

Current Period YTD FY22/23 Budget % of Budget
Salaries and Benefits $ 666,023 $ 3,427,033 $7,159,850 47.9% Operating Expenditures $ 99,951 $ 1,155,468 $2,339,950 49.4% Transfers $ - $ 79,993 $ 112,000 71.4%

A/P YTD H/R YTD
Total Number of Checks/DD Processed: 155 762 110 745
Business License Activity:

Current Month
Zone A
Current Month
Zone B
YTD
Zone A
YTD
Zone B
Licenses Issued 3 3 11 66
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.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Report for February 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Community Development Department Report for February 2023

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

STORMS – Staff’s time was still consumed in January by storm related issues including downed tree removal, hazardous tree removal and damage to building/structures. Staff also met with several property owners to discuss hazardous trees in need of removal and/or arborist evaluation that were identified by the Public Works Department or City Engineer.

WASHINGTON-STOCKTON TRANSIT PROJECT – The Pre-Construction Meeting for the project was held on January 17th. In attendance was City staff, the UNICO’s Construction Engineer Team, the project Engineer, Caltrans’ project oversight members, and the construction contractor’s staff, Dirt Dynasty. Project details, as well as any concerns, were discussed in detail along with all required Caltrans items. The start date of March 1st was also determined. Construction at the site will begin on Tuesday March 7th with estimated completion in August. All of the final details are underway including public notifications, bird nesting study, submittals, and Caltrans final requirements.

NEW STORAGE CONTAINER ORDINANCE – Following complaints received by the public related to storage containers within the City. Staff determined that there were numerous non-permitted containers throughout the City. Under Sonora Municipal Code Title 17, Zoning Ordinance, the placement of a storage/cargo container requires Design Review approval by the Planning Commission.

This is a limited review basically related only to aesthetics. In evaluating other jurisdictions storage/cargo container requirements most require a Use Permit. The Use Permit process broadens a project’s review criteria and approval conditions. It also provides for project notification to surrounding property owners. A new ordinance is being drafted that will require a Use Permit, for the placement of a storage/cargo container anywhere in the City. Along with provisions for staff approval of a temporary placement. The draft ordinance will be presented to the Planning Commission at their March meeting.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY – Following the dissolution of all Redevelopment Agencies by the State of California in 2012, Oversight Boards were created to oversee the wind down of each agency. As such an Oversight Board was formed for the former Sonora Redevelopment Agency made up members of various taxing entities. Since this time the Board has met, as needed, to address various items and approve the recognized obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency. All was done under strict oversight by the State. The Board met on January 30th to approve the annual ROPS submittal. Due to the fact that there are no additional enforceable obligations of the former Redevelopment Agency, over the next few months staff will be completing the required State documents to close out the Successor Agency and dissolve the Board.
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MONTH OF,
JANUARY 2023

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT

ACTIVITY REPORT

CITY OF SONORA
94 N. WASHINGTON ST.

SONORA, CA 95370

NAME LOCATION TYPE VALUATION FEES
NEW RESIDENTIAL TOTAL UNITS ___0____
SUBTOTAL ___0____
CDBG REHABS TOTAL UNITS ____0___
SUBTOTAL ___0_____
COMMERCIAL TOTAL UNITS __0_____
SUBTOTAL ___0____
ALTERATIONS & ADDITIONS TOTAL UNITS 7
QCSI SIX LLC 855 MONO WAY ALTERATION $ 131,962.87 $
1,197.74

DUNN JARED &
AMY 145 COLOMBIA WAY ADDITION $ 1,200.00 $
139.26

IRWIN ROBERT M

WOODS CAROL I
428 E BALD
MOUNTAIN RD ADDITION $ 10,000.00 $ 324.06

WILSON WILLIAM

H WILSON JUDITH
S
137 CORTE DEL
ENCINO ADDITION $ 25,000.00 $ 670.56

CHIN KYAN SEIN &
SHANG-EN 234 WOODSIDE DR. ADDITION $ 24,500.00 $
475.00

M A C T HEALTH
BOARD 940 SYLVA LANE ADDITION $ 3,107.00 $
757.24

GHOMIZADEH
ANITA

GHOMIZADEH

MASSOUD
1071 SANGUINETTI
RD ADDITION $ 9,500.00 $ 1,054.51
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DEMOLITIONS TOTAL UNITS ___1____

NAME LOCATION TYPE VALUATION FEE
24 N SHEPHERD ST DEMO $ 215,000.00 $ 367.25

MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS
NUMBER OF PERMITS VALUATION $ FEE
7 $385,250 $4,391.61
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED 15
TOTAL VALUATION $835,519.87

SUB TOTAL OF PERMIT FEES COLLECTED
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES COLLECTED $180
TOTAL TRAFFIC FEES COLLECTED $0
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY FEES COLLECTED $0
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION FEES COLLECTED $0
TOTAL FEES COLLECTED $9,377.23

FISCAL YEAR TO DATE
TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED 15
TOTAL VALUATION $ 835,519.87
TOTAL FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES COLLECTED $ 180.00
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY FEES COLLECTED $ -
TOTAL PARKS & RECREATION FEES COLLECTED $ -
TOTAL TRAFFIC MITIGATION FEES COLLECTED $ -
TOTAL PERMIT FEES COLLECTED $ 9,377.23
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Aimee New, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Department Monthly Report – January 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive Fire Department Report – January 2023

DISCUSSION
Fire Department Monthly Report – January 2023

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

1. City of Sonora responded to 167 calls for service in January 2023.

2. Sonora City units responded to emergency calls as follows:
112 - Fires in structure other than in a building 1
118 - Trash or rubbish fire, contained 2
132 - Road freight or transport vehicle fire 1
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 15
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 69 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 3
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2
400 - Hazardous condition, other 1
411 - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1
440 - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other 4
500 - Service Call, other 1
510 - Person in distress, other 10
511 - Lock-out 2
520 - Water problem, other 1
550 - Public service assistance, other 3
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 4
553 - Public service 7
554 - Assist invalid 8
561 - Unauthorized burning 4
600 - Good intent call, other 2
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611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 12
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 4 631 - Authorized controlled burning 2
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 2
652 - Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke 1
730 - System malfunction, other 3
734 - Heat detector activation due to malfunction 1
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 Total Incidents 167

3. Monthly dollar loss in the City, resulting from fire: 0

4. The average response time during the month: 5.28

5. Automatic or mutual aid given 35
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
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 January 2023.

DISCUSSION
The attached summarizes activities for January 2023.

Jan 2023 Dec 2022 Jan 2022
Total Incidents 1,314 1,225 1,387
Calls for Service 806 708 717
Officer Initiated 508 517 670
Total Arrests 57 43 58
Felony Arrests 7 6 7
Misd. Arrests 50 37 51
Total Reports 135 106 146
Parking Citations 22 14 36
Moving Citations 6 22 32
Domestic Violence 5 2 4
Larceny Invest. 12 14 23
Collision Incidents 28 25 21
Collision Invest. 16 10 9
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Jan 2023 Dec 2022 Jan 2022
Homeless Activity 111 62 128
Animal Calls 32 34 31
Public Intox. / UID 10 4 8
DUI Arrests 7 4 5
Total Phone Calls /
911 Calls
2,136/387 1,910/352 1,870/227
Average Per Day 69 62 60
Vehicle Releases 9 3 6
*Homeless Activity tracking requires additional manual inputs; the actual number of associated incidents will typically be higher than the reported number. *The Larceny Investigation category reflects only those incidents where an investigation is conducted and a case report is generated. The actual number of larcenies is considerably higher.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund
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AREA 1
Violent Crimes:
-1 Felony Domestic Violence with ADW (not firearm)
-1 Felony ADW (not firearm)
-1 Felony ADW with Force – Poss. Great Bodily Injury
-1 Misdemeanor Brandishing
-1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-2 Business Burglaries (Shoplifting).
-1 Residential Burglary
-1 Attempted Business Burglary
-1 Vehicle Burglary
-1 Stolen Vehicle (Recovered by Sonora Area CHP)
-2 Petty Thefts (Shoplifting)
-1 Petty Theft of Fuel from a Vehicle
AREA 2
Violent Crimes:
-1 Felony Domestic Violence
-1 Felony ADW (not firearm) with Felony Battery with Serious Bodily Injury -1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-1 Vehicle Burglary
-1 Business Burglary
-1 Garage Burglary

UNKNOWN AREA
-1 Felony Domestic Violence
01/01/2023 - 01/31/2023
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Area 1 Monthly Report
January 2023
Neighborhood Watch:

ELKS HILL:
 No updated activity.

SONORA KNOWLES:
 No updated activity.

Cases For discussion:
23-4 / 23-46- On 1/2/2023 and 1/10/2023, respectively, a known Sonora transient, 29-year-old Timothy Barlass, was arrested for Felony Assault with a deadly weapon against two different female victims. Barlass was recently discharged from Parole. On both occasions, Barlass caused injury by either stomping or punching them and using improvised weapons such as PVC pipes.
23-54- On 1/11/2023, Officers were dispatched to the Adventist Health Sonora hospital for a traffic collision near the helicopter landing pad area. Officers arrived and located the vehicle high-centered on a curb and contacted 60-year-old Martha Christian, who was determined to be the driver. Christian displayed symptoms of alcohol intoxication and was ultimately arrested for the DUI collision and driving with a suspended driver’s license because of a prior DUI, which she received from SPD just one month prior involving another DUI collision.

Field Training Program:
 One part-time Dispatcher in training
Recruitments:
 3 Full-time Police Officers
 1 Police Sergeant
 1 Community Service Officer
 1 Full-time Dispatcher
Training:
 Command Staff attended POST SB-2 training at Sacramento POST headquarters  One Corporal attended Sexual Assault Investigation training  One Officer attended Defensive Tactics Instructor training  One Officer attended Field Sobriety Testing training
Range:
 No activity.

Contract/Reserve Officers:
 Reserve Officer Carson and Officer Duffy are actively involved. Reserve Officer Carson has assisted in school SARB meetings and shift coverage, and Officer Duffy participates as a backup unit to on duty Officers.

Dispatch:
 One full-time vacancy was created by the resignation of a recently hired employee.

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: March 6, 2023
RE: Area 2 Supervisor Report - No Monthly Report
Due to a staffing vacancy in the Sergeant's positions, no Area 2 Supervisor report will be submitted for January 2023. 35 Item 15.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Public Works Department Report for January 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Public Works Department Report for January 2023

DISCUSSION
For the month of January 2023, the City of Sonora Public Works Department performed the following activities:

Events
 Placed banners above Washington Street for upcoming events.  Removed all Christmas decorations including Santa’s house, cutouts, wreaths, banners, lights and tree.

Streets
 Sanded numerous streets following storms.
 Repaired damaged stop signs on Springhill, Lyons and Stewart Streets.  Returned numerous shopping carts abandoned throughout the City.  Spent several days potholing City streets.
 Removed numerous downed trees throughout the City following recent storms.  Cleaned up several rock/mud slides throughout the City.  Assisted Sonora PD with traffic control following vehicle accident on Snell Street.  Removed two pay piles.
 Performed weed abatement in various locations throughout the City.

Facilities
 Made repairs to interior light fixture at Sonora Police Department.

Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
 Spent numerous days blowing and removing leaves in City landscapes, sidewalks and parks.  Graffiti removal in Rotary Park, Grigsby Park and at the Farmers Market restrooms.  Spent SEVERAL days digging debris out of storm drains, as well as ditches and culverts, following rain events.
 Excavated debris and silt blocking water flow under footbridge on Dragoon Trail, as well as repaired-eroded shoulder along trail, following floods.  Made repairs to damaged drain inlet grate on Lyton Street.  Cleaned, and made repairs to plugged trench drains, on Dodge Street and Barretta Street. 36 Item 16.

Storm Drains
 Spent SEVERAL days digging debris out of storm drains, as well as ditches and culverts, following rain events.
 Excavated debris and silt blocking water flow under footbridge on Dragoon Trail, as well as repaired-eroded shoulder along trail, following floods.  Made repairs to damaged drain inlet grate on Lyton Street.  Cleaned, and made repairs to plugged trench drains, on Dodge Street and Barretta Street.

Cemeteries
 Prepared required monthly reports, installed headstones, checked messages daily, and returned phone calls.
 Cut up and hauled off large downed oak tree in the old City Cemetery.  Performed major cleanup of trash and flowers 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
None
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Tyler Summersett, Executive Director, Blue Zones Project Tuolumne County SUBJECT: Linoberg Street Community Design Workshops and Public Input Sessions

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council provide a public forum for residents, business owners, stakeholders, and community members to engage with City staff, Blue Zones Project, and Urbsworks to facilitate a community planning and design process that will yield options for the future functioning of and investment in Linoberg street as an engaging public space.

BACKGROUND
In December 2013 the City of Sonora City Council adopted the Vision Sonora Plan which provided recommendations to rejuvenate the economy, emphasize the rich history and culture of Sonora, and improve the quality of life for residents and visitors alike through improvements in transportation for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists; wayfinding; parking and placemaking.

One of the key initiatives in the plan was to create public spaces downtown. Specifically listed was the conversion of Linoberg Street, between Green and Stewart Streets, into a pedestrianonly passageway and gathering space In March 2019, Council members approved a temporary one-year closure of the eastern block of Linoberg, between Stewart and Washington Streets. The request was made by Vision Sonora committee members as a way for the City and community to consider benefits and impacts of the street closure. In early 2020, the initial (temporary) closure was extended for another year and Linoberg remained closed as an outdoor space for socialization and outdoor dining during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March 2022, City Council voted to keep Linoberg closed indefinitely as long as:

1. It remains a pedestrian walkway;

2. It is open to the public, requiring permitting for any private events; and

3. Any future improvements allow access to maintain, repair, or replace water, sewer, and other utilities on the street.

On February 28, 2023, Governor Newsom officially lifted the COVID-19 State of Emergency order, thus negating the California state requirement for outdoor restaurant dining. 38 Item 17.

DISCUSSION
The Blue Zones Project, Tuolumne County has partnered with Urbsworks, experts in urban design who help cities and rural communities across the country to plan and design central areas that consider how public spaces can serve a dynamic set of interests including: social connection, economic activity, health, safety and accessibility for a broad spectrum of users.

This presentation will outline initial observations about Linoberg and the surrounding downtown area. It will serve to explain the various ways in which the planning team: City staff, Blue Zones Project team, and Urbsworks will collect feedback from a representative sample of the community.

Based on initial input from one-on-one interviews, public drop-in sessions, stakeholder meetings (businesses, utilities, transportation experts), survey feedback, and public comment the design team will begin to craft alternative scenarios that illustrate ways to achieve the desires articulated during the three-day outreach process (charrette).

Preliminary concepts and ideas will be presented as discussion items for City Council members to consider as potential options to revitalize this space.

DESIGN ACTIVITIES and PUBLIC OUTREACH (CHARRETTE)
Supporting Documents include: Community Survey, Community Flyer, Charrette Schedule

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts associated with this item at this time.

Sincerely,
Tyler Summersett
Executive Director
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CITY OF SONORA, LINOBERG ST COMMUNITY DESIGN WORKSHOPS
3-DAY CHARRETTE PUBLIC SCHEDULE
Monday, March 6 Tuesday, March 7 Wednesday, March 8
7:30AM Q & A (Public Event) 7:30am –
9:00am
Location: Linoberg St
9AM Site Tour (Public Event) 9:00am
Location: Linoberg St
Attendance: Vision Sonora, City
Council, City staff, business
owners, and the public
Q & A (Public Event) 10:30am
Location: Linoberg St
Attendance: Vision Sonora, City
Council, City staff, business
owners, and anyone who is
Interested
Vision Sonora (Invitation only)
9:00am
Location: Blue Zones Conference
Room
Office Hours (Public Event)
Location: Blue Zones Conference
Room
Attendance: Last Chance for
downtown business owners.

Drop in or make an advance
appointment, contact
[email protected]
10AM Public Safety, Transportation &
Utilities (Invitation only)
10:00am
Location: Blue Zones Conference
Room
11AM History, Arts & Culture
(Invitation only) 11:00am
Location: Blue Zones Conference
Room
Noon –
1:30 PM
(TBD) Extra Q & A
Location: Linoberg St
2 PM Business Owner Conversation
Attendance: Downtown Business
Owners
Location: BZ Conference Room
Alternate: At a local business Meetings By Appointment Only (3:00pm – 4:30pm)
Contact:

[email protected]
Meetings By Appointment
Only (2:00pm – 4:00pm)
[email protected]
3 PM
4 PM
5 PM or
later
City Council Meeting 5:00pm
Location: City Hall
Open House Public Event
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: City Hall
Joint Meeting: City Council and
Vision Sonora Committee
Summary Presentation
5:30pm – 7:00pm
Location: City Hall
For more information, or to request an appointment, please contact Kristi Conforti, Public Policy Advocate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Office: 209-694-3217
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Sonora City Council
March 6, 2023