Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, March 20, 2023

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 20, 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 20, 2023, 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. 02-21-2023-A.

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

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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

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.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
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PUBLIC COMMENTS

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

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

PRESENTATIONS

2. Receive a proclamation declaring March 30, 2023, as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day; Mark Plummer, Mayor.

3. Receive a presentation regarding recently acquired items important to City of Sonora's history; Patricia Perry, City Historian.

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.

4. Consider approval of Resolution 03-20-2023-A ending the proclamation of a Local State of Emergency in the City of Sonora due to the January 2023 Storms; Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

5. Consider approval of disbursements in the amount of $152,582.41 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes, retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer.

NEW BUSINESS

6. Adopt Resolution Number 03-20-2023-B, authorizing the closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street & Stockton Road), along with certain other City Streets for the 2023 Mother Lode Round-Up Parade and Rodeo; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.
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7. Adopt Resolution Number 03-20-2023-C, authorizing the possession of opened alcoholic beverage containers and the public consumption of alcoholic beverages within the cordoned areas of the special event, which is identified by the street closures of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and other identified connecting City Streets for the 2020 Mother Lode Round-Up Parade; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

8. Consider acceptance of the 2022 Sonora General Plan Annual Report; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

9. Consider approval of the Mayor’s Appointment of Andy Merrill to the Solid Waste Committee; Mark Plummer, Mayor.

MONTHLY REPORTS

10. Receive the Administrative Services Department monthly report for January 2023; Christopher Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

11. Receive the Police Department monthly report for February 2023; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

12. Receive the Fire Department monthly report for February 2023; Aimee New, Fire Chief.

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

COMMUNICATIONS

14. Receive communications regarding the Sonora High School Level I Developer Fee Study.

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 OF THE CITY OF SONORA
PROCLAIMS MARCH 30, 2023

AS WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY
WHEREAS, the Vietnam Conflict was fought in Vietnam from 1961 to 1975, and involved North Vietnam Regulars and Viet Cong guerillas in battle with the United States Armed Forces and the Army of the Republic of South Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, the United States became involved by serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 1961; and
WHEREAS, in 1965 the United States ground combat units arrived in Vietnam and by the end of the year, there were 80,000 troops in Vietnam with a peak of 543,000 troops reached in 1968; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 1973, the Treaty of Paris was signed, which required the release of all United States prisoners of war held in North Vietnam and the withdrawal of all United States armed forces from South Vietnam. By March 30, 1973, the United States Armed Forces completed the withdrawal of combat troops from Vietnam; and WHEREAS, more than 58,000 members of the United States Armed Forces lost their lives in Vietnam, more than 304,000 members were wounded, and more than 1,200 are still missing; and WHEREAS, in 1982 the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was dedicated in the District of Columbia to commemorate those members of the United States Armed Forces who died or were declared missing-in-action in Vietnam; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City of Sonora declares March 30, 2023, as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day”.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City to be affixed this 20th day of March of the year two thousand and twenty-three.

Signed Attest
Mark Plummer, Mayor Tracy Skelly, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 6, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Pat Perry, City Historian
SUBJECT: Donations
RECOMMENDATION – No action required.

DISCUSSION
The City has recently acquired some items important to our history that I would like to present to the Council.

Andrew Elsbree was the Night Watchman for Sonora from 1878 until his retirement in 1900. In the beginning he was accompanied by his faithful companion, Rover. The Elsbree family has recently donated Andrew’s badge and blackjack/sap to the City. We have had it professionally framed at All That Matters in Twain Harte. Attached is a photograph of Andrew with Rover, and a short story about his time in office.

Also recently donated to the City is a school bell that was used by a teacher at the Sonora Grammar School, The Dome. It was donated by former City Clerk Betty Castle. Attached is the story about the donation that appeared in the Union Democrat. 5 Item 3.

Andrew Elsbree came to Tuolumne County, California in 1855. Like most who came to the Mother Lode in the 1850s, Elsbree tried his hand at mining. He worked various claims with some success. He finally found what was known as Greaser Gulch, on the north end of Sonora, which yielded substantial amounts of gold over the years. He built a nice home on the property and lived there until his death in 1914.

In April 1878, Andrew was appointed night watchman for the City of Sonora.

He went on watch at nine o’clock each night until daylight the next morning. He was not paid by the City of Sonora, but by business owners who wanted the added protection. He was later appointed a deputy constable, with the authority to make arrests.

In his early years on the job, Elsbree was accompanied by his faithful dog, Rover, who was said to have saved his life on several occasions. Most of the accounts described in the local papers involve men who had drank too much.

One of the more amusing events was in 1879, when at one o’clock in the morning, Elsbree and Rover responded to cries of help at a local residence, when an inebriated man tried to break in. The home was previously occupied by “females of damaged reputation.” The drunk didn’t realize the ladies no longer lived there. No harm was done, but there much excitement in the neighborhood.

Elsbree was injured one night in 1881, when Ferdinand Tanzi tried to enter a local saloon and wasn’t allowed in. He became terribly irate, Elsbree tried to calm him, but to no avail. Tanzi struck Elsbree with a heavy object, causing a serious gash on his forehead. The night watchman then drew his revolver and fired two shots at Tanzi, one going through the upper muscles of Tranzi’s right arm.

Elsbree also called on people in the early hours of the morning if they had a stage to catch. As Teresa Mallard recalled, “At four o’clock, not only our family, but also others within hearing, were aroused by his furious ringing of our doorbell and the barking of dogs.”
In 1898, two Chinese men, Ah Wy and Ah Fook got into a fight. Fook owed Wy’s brother $2.40, which Wy tried to collect. Fook refused and the battle began.

The fight escalated when Fook grabbed a heavy glass, cutting Wy in the head.

Both men kept fighting like bulldogs, when Elsbree appeared and soon had both men safely in jail. The following morning, they were each fined $5.

On November 3,1900, the Union Democrat announced that Andrew Elsbree was retiring. They noted that during his long tenure, “his vigilance averted serious trouble in fights and heavy losses by fire. He was ever faithful to his duties, and many who felt that their persons and properties were safe and secure under his watchful attention, regret that advancing years has compelled him to retire from a position which he so acceptably filled.”
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Sonora Grammar School Bell, By Pat Perry
A piece of Sonora’s history has been returned to the City of Sonora. Betty Castle, former City Clerk for the City, has donated an antique hand bell that was used by teachers at the Sonora Grammar School, commonly referred to as the Dome.

A teacher typically rang a handheld bell to signal students to come inside or to begin and end class.

The bell is eight inches tall and four and one half inches in diameter. It has a wooden handle, a brass body, and an iron clapper with a dense ball that strikes the body to make a very loud ring.

The bell has come to the City in a rather circuitous manner. Jesse Damin and his wife Martha Hembree Damin were janitors at the Grammar School. When they retired they were given the bell as a memento of their service. Jesse, knowing his neighbor Clarence House, liked antiques gave him the bell. At that time, Clarence owned Elsbree’s Cigar store in downtown Sonora, and planned to have it on display there. However, the bell never made it to the store. After Clarence and his wife, Katie, passed away it became the property of their daughter, Betty House Castle.

The loud ring of the bell would certainly have gotten the students’ attention.

There are no identifying marks on the bell, which was used at the Sonora Grammar School for many years.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Melissa Eads, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Ending the Ratification of a Local Emergency in the City of Sonora due to the January 2023 Storms.

RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of Resolution 03-20-2023-A ending the proclamation of a Local State of Emergency in the City of Sonora due to the January 2023 Storms.

DISCUSSION
On January 09, 2023, the City Council of the City of Sonora proclaimed a Local State of Emergency in the City of Sonora due to the January 2023 Storms. The purpose of proclaiming a local emergency is to provide for the preparation and carrying out of the plans for the protection of persons and property within the City in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of the City with all other public agencies, corporation, organizations, and affected private persons. The Emergency Services Director has announced that, although mitigation recovery is still ongoing, the January 2023 Storms emergency is over and requests that the Council approve Resolution 03-20-2023-A to end the City’s Local State of Emergency Proclamation effective March 20, 2023.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund
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RESOLUTION No. 03-20-2022-A

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA TO END THE

PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN THE CITY OF SONORA DUE TO THE JANUARY 2023 STORMS, AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT ARTICLE 14 §8630(B).

WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 8.30.050 of the Sonora Municipal Code, which empowers the Mayor of the City of Sonora to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when Sonora is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Sonora was not in session at the time of issuance of the proclamation and could not immediately be called into session, and circumstances were present at the time, pursuant to which the City Administrator, acting as the Director of Emergency Services, was authorized to make the proclamation; and WHEREAS, these conditions were beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of the City of Sonora; and
WHEREAS, on January 09, 2023, the City Council of the City of Sonora resolved that the Emergency Services Director's proclamation found that the aforesaid conditions of extreme peril warranted and necessitated the proclamation of local emergency in the City of Sonora and imminent threat of disaster as the result of existing and anticipated damages from the January 2023 Storms.

WHEREAS, the City of Sonora also requested the Governor of the State of California to Proclaim a State of Emergency and authorize financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act or any other state funding and waive regulations that may hinder response and recovery efforts. Furthermore, our Council requested assistance via the State of California to expedite access to federal resources and any other appropriate federal disaster relief programs.

WHEREAS, The Emergency Services Director has announced that, although mitigation recovery is still ongoing, the January 2023 Storms emergency is over and requests that the Council approve Resolution 03-20-2023-A to end the City’s Local State of Emergency Proclamation effective March 20, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonora does hereby end the Emergency Services Director’s proclamation of a local emergency in the City of Sonora due to the January 2023 Storms.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Sonora City Council at a meeting held by the City Council on the 20th day of March 2023, by the following vote:
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AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Mark Plummer, Mayor
ATTEST:

Tracy Skelly, City Clerk, City of Sonora
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the amount of $152,582.41 for payroll

RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of disbursements in the amount of $152,582.41 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 first (1st) payroll of the month, which was an expected amount.

This payroll is the 18th payroll of 26 for FY22-23, we would have expected to expend 69.23% of the budgeted amount. In total, we have expended 61.41% 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 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: 2023 MOTHER LODE ROUNDUP PARADE/RODEO

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 03-20-2023-B, authorizing the closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street & Stockton Road), along with certain other City Streets for the 2023 Mother Lode Round-Up Parade and Rodeo.

DISCUSSION
Each year the City f Sonora hosts the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Posse's Mother Lode Round-Up Parade on the Saturday proceeding Mother's Day. The parade will be held this year on Saturday, May 13, 2023. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. and conclude at approximately 1:00 P.M. The Rodeo will be held Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Once again, no parking will not be allowed on the side streets between Washington and Green Street and Washington and Stewart Street. This gives participants a secure area to view the parade, plus allows a safer, more controlled area for pedestrians to travel in, following the parade's conclusion. In addition, traffic will be held for approximately fifteen minutes following the parade, allowing spectators sufficient time to clear the streets.

Due to the size and duration of the parade, a resolution is required from the City Council authorizing the temporary closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and specific City streets, as well as the temporary elimination of parking on State Route 49 (Washington Street and Stockton Road), along with specified City streets for the event.

FISCAL IMPACT
The majority of costs incurred are directly related to staffing needs. The City's salaries and overtime costs are expected to be approximately $6,750, with additional expenses, such as fuel and materials, estimated at $480.

ATTACHMENTS:
2023 Mother Lode Round-Up Resolution # 03-20-2023-B
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RESOLUTION 03-20-2023-B

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE TEMPORARY PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON, AND THE CLOSURE OF, STATE ROUTE 49 (WASHINGTON STREET & STOCKTON ROAD) IN

CONJUNCTION WITH CERTAIN CITY STREETS TO ACCOMMODATE THE MOTHER LODE ROUND-UP PARADE, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023, AND OTHER PARKING

RESTRICTIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE RODEO TO BE HELD ON SATURDAY MAY 13, 2023, AND SUNDAY MAY 14, 2023.

NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Sonora does hereby direct that the following streets be closed on Saturday, May 13, 2023, commencing at 9:30 am and shall remain closed until 1:00 pm unless opened earlier upon the authority of the Sonora Police Department.

1. State Route 49 (Washington Street) from Snell and Elkin Streets to State Route 49 (Stockton Road).

2. South Washington Street from State Route 49 (Stockton Road) to State Route 108.

3. State Route 49 (Stockton Road) from S. Green Street to S. Washington Street.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following streets will be closed and no parking will be allowed on Saturday, May 13, 2023, commencing at 8:00 am and shall remain closed until 1:00 pm, unless opened earlier upon the authority of the Sonora Police Department:

1. Snell Street from State Route 49 (Washington Street) to Bonanza Way.

4. School Street from State Route 49 (Washington Street) to Snell Street.

5. Wyckoff Street between Snell Street and Washington Street.

6. The following streets between State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Stewart Street;
A) Elkin Street
B) East Dodge Street
C) East Jackson Street
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D) East Bradford Ave.

E) East Linoberg Street
F) Theall Street
G) East Church Street
H) Gold Street
I) William Street
J) East Lytton Street

7. The following streets between State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Green Street;
A) West Dodge Street
B) Yaney Ave.

C) West Jackson Street
D) West Bradford Street
E) West Linoberg Street

8. West Church Street between S. Washington Street and Green Street

9. June Street at S. Washington Street

10. Toby Street between S. Washington Street and McGowan Street

11. West Lytton and Bulwer Streets between Washington Street and Olive Street BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following streets will be closed and no parking will be allowed on Saturday, May 13, 2023, commencing at 7:30 am and shall remain closed until 1:00 pm, unless opened earlier upon the authority of the Sonora Police Department:

1. South Washington Street at SR 108

2. Restano Way
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that “NO PARKING” zones will be established on the following streets on Saturday, May 13, 2023, commencing at 5:00 am and shall remain “NO PARKING” zones until 1:00 pm, unless opened earlier upon the authority of the Sonora Police Department:

1. East and West sides of State Route 49 (Washington Street) from Elkin Street to Toby Street.
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2. North and South sides of State Route 49 (Stockton Road), between S.

Washington Street and 70 Stockton Road.

3. Stewart Street between Elkin Street and East Dodge Street.

4. North side of Lyons Street between Stewart Street and Shepherd Street.

5. South side of Lyons Street between Shepherd Street and Barretta Street.

6. Snell Street from State Route 49 (Washington Street) to Bonanza Road.

7. School Street from State Route 49 (Washington Street) to Snell Street.

8. Wyckoff Street between Snell Street and State Route 49 (Washington Street.)

9. The following streets between State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Stewart Street;
A) Elkin Street
B) East Dodge Street
C) East Jackson Street
D) East Bradford Street
E) Theall Street
F) East Church Street
G) Gold Street
H) William Street
I) East Lytton Street

10. The following streets between State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Green Street;
A) West Dodge Street
B) Yaney Ave.

C) West Jackson Street
D) West Bradford Street
E) Linoberg Street

11. West Church Street between S. Washington Street and June Street.

12. June Street between S. Washington Street and West Church Street.

13. Toby Street between S. Washington Street and McGowan Street.

14. West Lytton and Bulwer Streets between Washington Street and Olive Street. 16 Item 6.

15. Parking will be allowed for the “Official” Parade announcing trailers and designated support vehicles for those trailers which have been identified to the Police Department by the Posse.

16. The following parking lots;
A) The Sonora Fire Museum lot, located at 125 N. Washington Street.

B) The Sonora City Terzich Parking Structure, 1st level, located at 96 N. Washington Street.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that “NO PARKING” zones will be established on the following streets commencing on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 5:00 am, until Sunday, May 14, 2023, at 5:00 pm:

1. The south/east corner of the intersection of State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and Southgate Drive, in the area of the locomotive.

2. The east side of Solinsky Street between State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and West Jackson Street.

3. Fairview Lane between State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and the driveway into the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Office.

4. Forest Road between State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and the driveway into Sonora Regional Prompt Care.

5. The south/east corner of the intersection of State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and Southgate Drive, in the area of the locomotive.

6. The east side of Solinsky Street between State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and West Jackson Street.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following parking lots will be designated as “DISABLED PERSONS PARKING” commencing on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 5:00 am until 1:00 pm, unless opened earlier upon the authority of the Sonora Police Department:

1. The Terzich parking structure located on State Route 49 (Washington Street), second-level, front row, accessed of S. Green Street.

2. The Fountain parking lot located at the south/east corner of the intersection of S.

Washington Street and East Church Street.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all vendors during the parade must possess a valid city permit for such activity.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sonora that all of the above is hereby approved, subject to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse meeting all liability insurance requirements as specified by the City of Sonora, and having met all conditions as required by the California Department of Transportation.

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 March 20, 2023, by the following votes:

AYES ___________________________________________________ NOES: ____________________________________________________ ABSTAIN ___________________________________________________ ABSENT: ____________________________________________________ Signed and approved on:______________, 2023
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Mark Plummer, Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST: _______________________________
Tracy Skelly, City Clerk, City of Sonora
RESOLUTION 03-20-2023-B
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: OPEN CONTAINERS OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING THE 2023

MOTHER LODE ROUNDUP PARADE

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution Number 03-20-2023-C, authorizing the possession of opened alcoholic beverage containers and the public consumption of alcoholic beverages within the cordoned areas of the special event, which is identified by the street closures of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and other identified connecting City Streets for the 2020 Mother Lode Round-Up Parade.

DISCUSSION
Each year the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse sponsors the Mother Lode Round-Up Parade on the Saturday proceeding Mother’s Day. The parade will be held this year on Saturday, May 13, 2023. It is scheduled to begin at 10:00 A.M. and conclude at approximately 1:00 P.M.

Historically, open containers of alcoholic beverages and public consumption of alcohol have been permitted for the duration of the parade. After the parade, and prior to the re-opening of any streets and/or at the direction of the Police Department, all open containers are removed from public areas and private lands open to the public.

California Business and Profession Code section 25620 prohibits the possession of open containers in any city, county, or city and county-owned park or other city, county, or city and county-owned public place, or any recreation and park district, or any regional park or open-space if the city, county, or city and county has enacted an ordinance that prohibits the possession of those containers or the consumption of alcoholic beverages in those areas. Accordingly, Sonora Municipal Code section

9.08.010 deems it unlawful for any person to drink, consume, or possess an open container of an alcoholic beverage or intoxicating liquor or smoke marijuana upon any public street, public park, public parking lot, public sidewalk, and grounds of public buildings, and private building or lands that are open to the public.

The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse has asked that the area within the boundaries of the street closures, as identified in Sonora City Resolution Number 03-20-2023-B, be designated as an open container area and that within that area, public consumption of alcoholic beverages also is permitted for the duration of the Mother Lode Roundup Parade or as otherwise directed by the Sonora Police Department.

Recognizing that public safety is a priority, the Sonora Police Department is recommending that as a condition to allow open containers of alcoholic beverages for said event, these containers are limited to those constructed of materials other than glass.
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FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no foreseen financial impact to the General Fund budget.

ATTACHMENTS:

Temporary Suspension of Open Container and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage Regulations, Resolution 03-20-2023-C.
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RESOLUTION 03-20-2023-C

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA, CALIFORNIA,

APPROVING THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF OPEN CONTAINERS AND

PUBLIC CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE THE MOTHER LODE ROUND-UP PARADE, SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023.

WHEREAS, each year the City of Sonora hosts the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse Mother Lode Roundup; and
WHEREAS, The Sonora Police Department is responsible for the safety and security of event participants and spectators; and
WHEREAS, The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse requests the suspension of open container and public consumption of alcoholic beverages regulations during the parade; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police requests that, as a condition to allow open containers of alcoholic beverages for this event, these containers are limited to those constructed of materials other than glass.

NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Sonora does hereby direct that open containers of alcoholic beverages and the public consumption of alcoholic beverages be allowed only for the duration of the parade and within the boundaries of the following street closures on Saturday, May 13, 2023, commencing at 10:00 am and concluding at or around 1:00 pm, unless otherwise directed earlier upon the authority of the Sonora Police Department:

1. State Route 49 (Washington Street) from Snell and Elkin Streets to State Route 49 (Stockton Road).

2. South Washington Street from State Route 49 (Stockton Road) to Hospital Road.

3. The following streets along State Route 49 /Washington Street; A) East and West Dodge Street
B) East and West Jackson Street
C) East Bradford Ave
D) East and West Linoberg Street
E) Theall Street
F) East and West Church Street
G) Gold Street
H) William Street
I) East Lytton Street
J) Restano Way
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution only applies to the consumption of alcoholic beverages and that public smoking of cannabis remains prohibited as described in Sonora Municipal Code Section 9.08.010.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the possession of opened containers of alcoholic beverages as authorized by this chapter is limited to those containers not constructed of glass.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sonora that all of the above is hereby approved, subject to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Posse meeting all liability insurance requirements as specified by the City of Sonora, and having met all conditions to conduct the parade as required by the California Department of Transportation.

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 May 20, 2023, by the following votes:

AYES: ___________________________________________________ NOES: ____________________________________________________ ABSTAIN ___________________________________________________ ABSENT: ____________________________________________________ Signed and approved on:______________, 2023
Signed and dated:
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Mark Plummer, Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST: _______________________________
Skelly, City Clerk, City of Sonora
RESOLUTION 03-21-2023-C
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report

RECOMMENDATION
Accept the 2022 Sonora General Plan Annual Report.

DISCUSSION
Pursuant to the requirements under Government Code Section 65400 and State Housing Element Law, the Community Development Department has prepared the General Plan Progress Report (APR) and Annual Housing Element Progress Report for the City of Sonora’s General Plan 2020. State law requires that the report be presented to and accepted by the City Council at a regular meeting. State law also requires that it be submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on or before April 1st.

The purpose of the APR is identify any changes to the General Plan and how land use decisions occurring during 2022 relate back to the implementation of the General Plan. Specifically how they relate to the Plan’s adopted goals, policies and implementation programs. The Annual Housing Element Progress Report identifies new housing units and the City’s progress towards meeting its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers. The report also provides the status of the Implementation Programs included within the Housing Element.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS
1) 2022 General Plan Annual Report
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1 2022 Sonora General Plan Annual Report
City of Sonora
Sonora General Plan
2022 General Plan Annual Report
General Plan 2020: Adopted by the City Council on May 30, 2007 General Plan amendments in 2020:

None
General Plan in compliance with state (OPR) general plan guidelines? Yes Background:

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(a)(2), a General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR) must be accepted by the City Council and additionally submitted to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research State Clearinghouse (OPR), on or before April 1st, of each year reporting on the preceding calendar year. In addition, the Annual Housing Element Progress Report (Attachment A) must be submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and also to OPR prior to April 1st.

There is not a standardized format for the General Plan APR but there is one for the Housing Element Progress Report. The purpose of the APR is to inform the Sonora City Council regarding activities related to the implementation of the Sonora General Plan 2020. Per State Clearinghouse Guidelines, the APR should describe land use decisions related to adopted goals, policies and implementation measures of the General Plan 2020 and should provide enough information to identify necessary course adjustments or modifications to the General Plan and means to improve local implementation.

The following provides a summary of projects implemented in 2022 relevant to the Sonora General Plan 2020:
1) Use Permits/Variance.
a. The Sonora Planning Commission approved the following Use Permit and Variance:
1) Approved May 9, 2022 – 901 Sanguinetti Rd. installation of wireless communication facilities.
2) Approved November 14, 2022 – 391 S. Stewart Street variance to reduce setbacks along property frontage.

Project related General Plan Goals, Policies and/or Implementation Programs:

Goal 1.B - Balance the social, environmental, economic, cultural, and aesthetic elements of the City of Sonora to provide a quality living environment and to maintain the city as a distinct community with a buffer between the unincorporated County. 24 Item 8.
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 1.B.1 – Minimize conflicts between adjacent land uses.

APN# 035-180-073
APN# 035-180-074
APN# 035-142-023
APN# 035-142-024
APN# 035-263-020
2) Approved May 9, 2022 – APN# 035-180-49 a tentative parcel map to create for residential parcels and a remainder.

Project related General Plan Goals, Policies and/or Implementation Programs:

Goal 1.E – Maintain and enhance the present and future needs of the City and county residents and visitors while maintaining and enhancing the City’s economic base and conserving the City’s social, economic, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources. 3) Design Review
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a. The Sonora Planning Commission approved the following Design Review Permits:
1) Approved May 9, 2022 – 494 S Washington Street, exterior façade of new structure.
2) Approved November 14, 2022 – 16 S. Poplar Street, exterior improvements for new duplex.
3) Approved December 12, 2022 – 350 S. Washington Street, replacement of pool fencing.

Project related General Plan Goals, Policies and/or Implementation Programs:

Goal 1.C – Maintain and enhance the character and diversity of the City’s historic neighborhoods and downtown.
 1.C.1 – Encourage the retention, rehabilitation and restoration of historic structures.  1.C.2 – Preserve the contextual setting of the City’s historic neighborhoods and historic districts.
4) Accessory Dwelling Units
City Council adopted Ordinance 897 on October 3, 2022, amending Chapter 17.55, Second Dwelling Units on Residential Parcels by repealing it in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 17.55, Accessory Dwelling Units.

Goal 1.A - Provide a well-organized and orderly development pattern that maintains and enhances the City of Sonora’s social, economic, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources while managing growth so that adequate facilities and services can be provided in pace with development.
 1.A.2 – Make efficient use of land and promote a functional development pattern with varied and compatible land uses.
 1.A.3 – Ensure that the extent of development shall be related to the property’s environmental constraints.

Goal 1.B - Balance the social, environmental, economic, cultural, and aesthetic elements of the City of Sonora to provide a quality living environment and to maintain the city as a distinct community with a buffer between the unincorporated County.  1.B.1 – Minimize conflicts between adjacent land uses.  1.B.2 – Encourage development which complements and blends in with its surroundings.
 1.B.3 – Consider aesthetics when reviewing development proposals. 26 Item 8.
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Goal 1.E - Maintain and enhance the present and future needs of the City and county residents and visitors while maintaining and enhancing the City’s economic base and conserving the City’s social, economic, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources. 5) Signs
City Council adopted Ordinance 887 on November 21, 2022, amending Chapter 15.28, Signs, of title 15, Building and Construction, by repealing it in its entirety and replacing it with a new Chapter 15.28, Signs.

Project related General Plan Goals, Policies and/or Implementation Programs:

The following ordinances were adopted in 2022:
 No. 887 Sign Ordinance
 No. 897 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
Housing Element:

Staff will begin working on the 2024 – 2029 Housing for submittal and approval by the State Department of Housing and Community Development in 2023.

Identified Needs:
a. Preparation of the City’s 2024 – 2029 Housing Element. b. Revisions to the City’s Transient Use Permit Ordinance. c. Update the General Plan Safety Element and Circulation Element as required under State law.
d. Continue to evaluate inconsistencies between the General Plan Land Use Designation Map and Zoning Map for all properties and recommend adjustments as needed.

Attachments:

A) Annual Housing Element Progress Report
B) Housing Successor Annual Report
________________________________________________ March 20, 2023 Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director Date
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ATTACHMENT
A
Annual Housing Element Progress Report
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ATTACHMENT
B
Housing Successor Annual Report
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Jurisdiction Name
Reporting Calendar Year
First Name
Last Name
Title Click here to download APR Instructions
Email
Phone
Street Address
City
Zipcode
3_6_23
Click here to add rows to a table. If you add too many rows, you may select a cell in the row you wish to remove and type ctrl + d.
94 N. Washington Street
Sonora
95370
Rachelle
Kellogg
Community Development Director
[email protected]
2095323508
Mailing Address
Please Start Here
General Information
2022
Sonora
Contact Information
Optional: Click here to import last year's data. This is best used when the workbook is new and empty. You will be prompted to pick an old workbook to import from. Project and program data will be copied exactly how it was entered in last year's form and must be updated. If a project is no longer has any reportable activity, you may delete the project by selecting a cell in the row and typing ctrl + d.

Annual Progress Report January 2020 30
Item 8.

Optional: This runs a macro which checks to ensure all required fields are filled out. The macro will create two files saved in the same directory this APR file is saved in. One file will be a copy of the APR with highlighted cells which require information.

The other file will be list of the problematic cells, along with a description of the nature of the error.

Optional: Save before running. This copies data on Table A2, and creates another workbook with the table split across 4 tabs, each of which can fit onto a single page for easier printing. Running this macro will remove the comments on the column headers, which contain the instructions. Do not save the APR file after running in order to preserve comments once it is reopened.

Optional: This macro identifies dates entered that occurred outside of the reporting year. RHNA credit is only given for building permits issued during the reporting year.

Link to the online system: https://apr.hcd.ca.gov/APR/login.do Submittal Instructions
Please save your file as Jurisdictionname2022 (no spaces). Example: the city of San Luis Obispo would save their file as SanLuisObispo2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (APRs) forms and tables must be submitted to HCD and the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) on or before April 1 of each year for the prior calendar year; submit separate reports directly to both HCD and OPR pursuant to Government Code section 65400. There are two options for submitting APRs:

1. Online Annual Progress Reporting System - Please see the link to the online system to the left. This allows you to upload the completed APR form into directly into HCD’s database limiting the risk of errors. If you would like to use the online system, email [email protected] and HCD will send you the login information for your jurisdiction. Please note: Using the online system only provides the information to HCD. The APR must still be submitted to OPR. Their email address is [email protected].

2. Email - If you prefer to submit via email, you can complete the excel Annual Progress Report forms and submit to HCD at [email protected] and to OPR at [email protected]. Please send the Excel workbook, not a scanned or PDF copy of the tables.
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Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining
2 3 4 6 7 8 9
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted+
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total

APPROVED
Units by project
Total

DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Was APPLICATION

SUBMITTED
Pursuant to GC
65913.4(b)?
(SB 35
Streamlining)
Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 002-196-009 613 S Stewart St Conversion ADU ADU R 4/22/2022 1 1 No No 001-060-057 130 Miners Way New SFD SFD O 2/28/2022 1 1 No No 001-060-059 110 Miners Way New SFD SFD O 2/25/2022 1 1 No No 035-420-041 405 Arbona Cir New SFD SFD O 9/5/2022 1 1 No No 002-182-005 456 McGowan St ADU ADU R 8/9/2022 1 1 No No 0 0
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Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bonus Law Applications
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
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Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Table A2
Streamlining Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
2 3 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions)
Date Issued
# of Units
issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of
the units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Was Project
APPROVED using
GC 65913.4(b)?
(SB 35
Streamlining)
Y/N
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select
multiple - see
instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction
(years) (if affordable in
perpetuity enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/De
stroyed Units
Demolished or
Destroyed
Units
Demolished/D
estroyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied
to the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives,
Concessions, Waivers,
or Other Modifications
Given to the Project
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 002-196-009
613 S Stewart St
ADU R
0 1 4/22/2022 1 0 N
Monthly rent for this unit is
estimated to be $1,050.

According to HCD's 2022 State
Income Limits and HSC Section
50053, moderate income in
Tuolumne County for a 2
bedroom (3 person) home would
be $75,850 and affordable
monthly cost could not exceed
$1,769. Utility costs would not
exceed $719, theremore this unit
is deemed affordable for
moderate income household.
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Density Bonus
1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 4 7 10
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Project Identifier Demolished/Destroyed Units Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 33 Item 8.

Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
01/01/2019-
08/30/2019
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total Units to
Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - 2 - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted 1 1 - 2 2 - - - - -
Above Moderate 61 2 1 2 7 3 - - - - - 15 46
145
3 2 2 11 5 - - - - - 23 122
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Total Units to Date
Total Units
Remaining
17 - - - - - - - - - - 17
Please note: The APR form can only display data for one planning period. To view progress for a different planning period, you may login to HCD's online APR system, or contact HCD staff at [email protected].
18 -
This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year information comes from previous APRs.
6 Moderate
34 26
24 Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here 2 2
Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
34 24
Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.

Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely lowincome category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income houisng need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.

Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). 34 Item 8.

Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very LowIncome Low-Income Moderate-Income Above ModerateIncome Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed
Realistic
Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
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Jurisdiction Sonora
Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation 12/30/1999
Encourage the establishement of small,
affordable housing units distributed
throughout the City
Ongoing
Staff continues to meet with citizens to assist them with adding ADU units or housing units in coordination with commercial development. Upzoned multiple properties this year to accommodate higher density housing. 12/30/1999
Modify parking requirements to
establish housing opportunities near the
City's commercial centers.

Draft Ordinance by June
30, 2021
Completed ADU ordinance this year which allows for relaxed parking standards expecially in those downtown areas.
12/30/1999
Continue to pursue grant funding
supporting the provision of affordable
housing.

Annually
Will be applying for funding as staffing allows. Grant funds are being utilized to update the current cycle of the Housing Element and fund the ADU ordinance that was approved this year.
12/30/1999
Facilitate the exchange/consolidation of
the regions housing assistance
information.
12/21/2021 Information resources on housing available online and through links provided on the City's website.
12/30/1999 Continue to provide the City Employee
Down Payment Assistance Program Ongoing Program still in place.

3.B.1
Continue to provide flexible standards
for on and off-site improvements for the
construction of extremely low-tomoderate income housing Ongoing Provided as a talking point to potential residential developers to encourage low income housng.

3.B.2
Continue to waive or reduce certain fees
for extremely low, very low and low
income housing projects
Ongoing No applications for projects
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
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3.B.3 Maintain and promote the City's density
bonus program Ongoing In place and in compliance with state regulations.

3.B.4 Encourage the establishment of singleroom occupancy housing. Ongoing ADU ordinance was finished this year which encourages higher density singleroom housing.

3.B.5
Pursue development standards and
design guidelines for multi-family
residential projects
Prior to 2023 The City plans to utilized grant funding to develop guidelines and standards in 2023.

3.C.1 Continue to apply the State Historic
Building Code for qualified buildings. Ongoing Several projects have been assisted with this over the past year.

3.C.2
Continue to pursue projects promoting
neighborhood improvements in
conjunction with housing rehabilitation.

Ongoing A downtown resindeital project is currently in proress that will be a mixed use development with commerical access to improve neighborhood and walkability.

3.C.3
Continue to monitor the status of at-risk
units, and inform agencies able to
pursue purchase and support
acquisition efforts.

Ongoing City is currently assisting and working with potential buyers.

3.C.4
Continue to coordinate with the AmadorTuolumne Community Action Agency to promote energy conservation for
housing rehabilitation projects.

Ongoing Program still in place.

3.C.5
Continue to enforce state energy
efficiency standards for residential
buildings.

Ongoing Enforcement in place

3.C.6 Support the reduction of contamination
hazards in older buildings. Ongoing Working with applicants whose projects require the removal of hazardous materials.

3.C.7 Climate/Green/Energy Programs Ongoing Programs in place

3.C.8 Flood hazards and flood management
analysis Ongoing In place

3.D.1 Support senior housing Ongoing Potential application, in discussion with developer in locating and laying out property.

3.D.2 Maintain an emergency shelter Ongoing In place

3.D.3 Maintain a transitional shelter Ongoing In place

3.D.4 Maintain a homeless shelter Ongoing In place.
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3.D.5
Facilitate the provision of transitional
shelters or housing, supportive housing,
emergency and homeless shelter
Ordinance by June 2020 Ordinance adopted April 20, 2020

3.D.6 Fair Housing Act Ongoing In place

3.D.7 Provide information for renters Ongoing In place

3.D.8 Facilitate cooperative City/County
efforts to achieve housing goals Ongoing Currently meet with County staff at least once yearly.

3.D.9 Facilitate the provision of farm worker
housing
Draft Ordinance by
December 2021, Adopted
by December 2022
Not completed

3.D.10 Water and wastewater services priorities
for target income groups Ongoing TUD completed several projects within the City that have been benefited TIG households.

3.D.12 Plan and develop supportive housing
facilities Ongoing City staff continues to assist the County and other agencies with supportive housing projects located within the City.

3.D.13 Low-barrier navigation centers and
supportive housing Ongoing No projects identified over this period.

3.D.14 SB35 Steamling process Review & evaluate zoning
code by 12/31/2020 In process

3.D.15 Reasonable accomodations procedures Ongoing In place

3.D.16 Definition of family Adopt Ordinance by
December 2020 In process
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Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:

Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Residential Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.

Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.

Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Note: "+" indicates
an optional field
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Above Moderate RHNA
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Jurisdiction Sonora
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.
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Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table is meant to contain an invenory of
ALL surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction
owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
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Units entitled/permitted/constructed must also
be reported in Table A2. Applications for these
units must be reported in Table A.

Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Project Identifier Unit Constructed
1 4
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Jurisdiction Sonora ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Reporting Period 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Non
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" i
Cells in grey con
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report January 2020
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Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 08/31/2019 - 08/31/2024
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
3 5
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
SFA 0 0 0
SFD 0 3 0
2 to 4 0 0 0
5+ 0 0 0
ADU 0 2 0
MH 0 0 0
Total 0 5 0
5 Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Housing Applications Submitted:

Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
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0 0
0 0
0 Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Units Constructed - SB 35 Streamlining Permits
Number of Streamlining Applications Approved
Total Developments Approved with Streamlining
Total Units Constructed with Streamlining
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:

Total Housing Units Approved:

Total Housing Units Disapproved:

Use of SB 35 Streamlining Provisions
Number of Applications for Streamlining
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Reporting Year 2022 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.

Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
1 $27,000.00 $0.00 REAP
2 $38,000.00 $0.00 REAP
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ 65,000.00
Task Status
In Progress
In Progress
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
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Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 2
3 5
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
0 Total Units 0
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
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CITY OF SONORA

HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE

LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2022
This Housing Successor Annual Report (Report) regarding the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) has been prepared pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(f). This Report sets forth certain details of the City of Sonora (Housing Successor) activities during Fiscal Year 2020/21 (Fiscal Year). The purpose of this Report is to provide the governing body of the Housing Successor an annual report on the housing assets and activities of the Housing Successor under Part 1.85, Division 24 of the California Health and Safety Code, in particular sections 34176 and 34176.1 (Dissolution Law).

Beginning Balance: $ 485,512.25
Amount Deposited into LMIHAF: $ 234,303.96
Expenditures from LMIHAF:
1) Monitoring & Administration Expenditures $ 2,952.42
2) Housing Property Maintenance $ 5,211.91
Total $ 8,164.33
Ending Balance of LMIHAF: $ 711,651.88
Statutory Value of Assets Owned by Housing Successor: $1,651,774.64 Transfers to any other housing successor agency: None
Housing projects receiving tax revenue pursuant to the ROPS : None Status of Compliance with Section 33334.16 :
(Real Property acquired for development)
The City of Sonora, as the Successor Housing Agency, purchased the existing residence at 290 S.

Stewart Street in Fiscal Year 2020/21 to be renovated for a homeless shelter. The City will be moving forward with engineering and design for the project in Fiscal year 2023/24.

Description of Outstanding Obligations under Section 33413: None (Replacement of units destroyed or removed by Redevelopment Agency/ Outstanding Inclusionary/Production Housing Obligations) 50 Item 8.

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Description of expenditures for housing development(s) None by income restriction, for five-year period, with the time period beginning January 1, 2014.

The percentage of units of deed-restricted rental housing restricted None to seniors and assisted individually or jointly by the Housing Successor, Sonora Redevelopment Agency, and City of Sonora, for the period of January 1, 2004 to January 1, 2014, in relation to the aggregate number of units of deed-restricted rental housing assisted individually or jointly by the Housing Successor, Sonora Redevelopment Agency and City of Sonora within the same time period.

Excess Surplus: The LMIHAF does not have Excess Surplus Excess Surplus is defined in Section 34176.1(d) as an unencumbered amount in the account that exceeds the greater of one million dollars ($1,000,000) or the aggregate amount deposited into the account during the Housing Successor’s preceding four Fiscal Years, whichever is greater.

The following provides the Excess Surplus test for the preceding four Fiscal Years:

FY
2013
FY
2014
FY
2015
FY
2016
FY
2017
FY
2018
FY
2019
FY
2020
FY
2021
Beginning
Balance
75,098.21 39,804.96 18,371.00 27,900.85 96,462.11 132,161.25 204,445.26 176,730.41 384,002.60 Add: Deposits 12,842.44 13,208.16 18,520.81 74,247.90 48,372.25 91,685.63 20,986.46 274,325.09 252,591.23 (Less)
Expenditures
48,135.69 34,642.12 8,990.96 5,686.64 12,673.11 19,401.62 48,701.31 67,052.90 151,081.58 Ending Balance 39,804.96 18,371.00 27,900.85 96,462.11 132,161.25 204,445.26 176,730.41 384,002.60 485,512.25 FY
2022
Beginning
Balance
485,512.25
Add: Deposits 234,303.96
(Less)
Expenditures
8,164.33
Ending Balance 711,651.88
Provide an inventory of homeownership units assisted by the None Sonora Redevelopment Agency subject to covenants & restrictions pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section HSC Section 33334.3. 51 Item 8.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Tracy Skelly, City Clerk
SUBJECT: City Committees and Community/Government Committees Appointment

RECOMMENDATION
Consider approval of the Mayor’s Appointment of Andy Merrill to the Solid Waste Committee.

DISCUSSION
Council Members represent the City on regional boards and organizations, act as liaisons to City Council advisory committees, and represent the City Council on community organizations, and Council subcommittees.

The appointments shall be made by the Mayor, with confirmation from a majority of the Council Members.

If there is no official appointment made, there shall be a temporary appointment made to any City Committees and Community/Government Committees that require a quorum.

FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact to the General Fund.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Services Department Report for January 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Administrative Services Department Report for January 2023

DISCUSSION
Monthly Report to the City Council
January 2023
Highlights of General Fund Revenues:

Current Period YTD FY22/23 Budget % of Budget
Property Tax $ 487,004 $ 883,620 $1,374,800 64.3%
Sales Tax $ 317,619 $ 1,979,909 $3,325,100 59.5%
Transient Occupancy Tax $ 56,658 $ 341,399 $ 550,000 62.1% Cannibis Public Benefit Fees $ 52,133 $ 346,570 $ 585,000 59.2% Building Permits $ 7,476 $ 97,551 $ 141,500 68.9%
Business Licenses $ 2,004 $ 119,039 $ 120,000 99.2%
Highlights of General Fund Expenditures:

Current Period YTD FY22/23 Budget % of Budget
Salaries and Benefits $ 579,819 $ 4,006,851 $7,159,850 56.0% Operating Expenditures $ 178,509 $ 1,333,977 $2,419,400 55.1% Transfers $ - $ 79,993 $ 112,000 71.4%

A/P YTD H/R YTD
Total Number of Checks/DD Processed: 118 880 88 833
Business License Activity:

Current Month
Zone A
Current Month
Zone B
YTD
Zone A
YTD
Zone B
Licenses Issued 1 18 12 84
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 20, 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 February 2023.

DISCUSSION
The attached summarizes activities for February 2023.

Feb 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2022
Total Incidents 1,049 1,314 1,124
Calls for Service 667 806 537
Officer Initiated 382 508 587
Total Arrests 43 57 59
Felony Arrests 10 7 8
Misd. Arrests 33 50 51
Total Reports 109 135 122
Parking Citations 9 22 16
Moving Citations 3 6 22
Domestic Violence 6 5 1
Larceny Invest. 11 12 13
Total Collisions 24 28 25
Collision Invest. 13 16 11
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Feb 2023 Jan 2023 Feb 2022
Homeless Activity 112 111 94
Animal Calls 25 32 22
Public Intox. / UID 5 10 12
DUI Arrests 1 7 5
Total Phone Calls /
911 Calls
2,536/344 2,136/387 1,655/156
Average Per Day 91 69 59
Vehicle Releases 6 9 4
*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 Rape
-1 Felony Domestic Violence
-2 Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon; Not Firearm
-1 Misdemeanor Exhibition of Concealed Firearm in Public Place -1 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-4 Business Burglaries (Shoplifting).
-2 Residential Burglaries
-2 Stolen Vehicles (1 Recovered by SPD, 1 Recovered by Sonora Area CHP) -1 Petty Theft (Shoplifting)
-1 Petty Theft from Business
AREA 2
Violent Crimes:
-2 Felony Domestic Violence (1 w/Misdemeanor Child Endangerment, 1 w/Felony False Imprisonment)
-3 Misdemeanor Domestic Violence (1 w/Exhibit Deadly Weapon) -1 Misdemeanor Battery on a Peace Officer
Burglaries / Other Larceny:
-1 Residential Burglary
02/01/2023 - 02/28/2023
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Area 1 Monthly Report
February 2023
Neighborhood Watch:

ELKS HILL:
 No updated activity.

SONORA KNOWLES:
 No updated activity.

Cases For discussion:
23-158- On 2/2/2023, officers were called to investigate a rape. Through the investigation, officers learned that the incident occurred during a social gathering where alcohol was being consumed and that the victim was raped by a subject at the gathering who was previously unknown to her. As a result of the investigation, 18-year-old Jamestown resident Asher Matthews, was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a minor by force. 23-198- On 2/15/2023, while on patrol, an officer identified a vehicle associated to a felon at large at a local gas station. The officer contacted and arrested 36-year-old Jamestown resident Jonathon Gavi at this vehicle. A subsequent search of Gavi’s person and vehicle contents were conducted and a large amount of fentanyl and methamphetamine, along with cash, drug paraphernalia, prescription medications, pepper spray, a billy-club and an expandable baton were located. Gavi was arrested for felony possession of controlled substances, possession for sales, possession of paraphernalia and illegal weapons, as well as a violation of his parole.

Field Training Program:
 One new Police Sergeant is currently in the training program  One Community Service Officer is in the training program  One part-time Dispatcher is in the training program
Recruitments:
 1 Full-time Police Officer
 1 Full-time Dispatcher
Training:
 One Officer attended the Field Training Officer course  One Officer attended POST Mandated Perishable skills training  One Officer attended Crisis Intervention Training
 One Officer attended 11550 HS training for identifying users of controlled substances  One Officer completed Emergency Vehicle Operator Course  One Dispatcher completed NIBRS training
Range:
 Quarterly range training is tentatively scheduled for March Contract/Reserve Officers:
 Reserve Officers Carson, Brandow, and Duffy are actively involved 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 20, 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 February 2023. 58 Item 11.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2023
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Aimee New, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Department Monthly Report – February 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive Fire Department Monthly Report – February 2023

DISCUSSION
N/A

FISCAL IMPACT
N/A

1. City of Sonora Fire Department responded to 137 calls for service in February 2023.

2. City of Sonora Fire Department units responded to emergency calls as follows:
111 – Building fire 2
113 – Cooking fire, confined to container 1
131 – Passenger vehicle fire 1
311 - Medical assist, assist EMS crew 18
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 73 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 1
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2
510 - Person in distress, other 2
550 - Public service assistance, other 1
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 1
553 - Public service 3
554 - Assist invalid 6
561 - Unauthorized burning 3
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 12
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 2 631 - Authorized controlled burning 1
651 - Smoke scare, odor of smoke 2
733 – Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 2
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 1
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745 – Alarm system activation, no fire – unintentional 1 Total Incidents 137

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

4. The average response time during the month: 4.42

5. Automatic or mutual aid given 39
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 20, 2022
TO: City Council Members
FROM: Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Public Works Department Report for February 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the Public Works Department Report for February 2023

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

Events
 Placed banners above Washington Street for upcoming events.  Hand-on backhoe training for new employee.
 Watched numerous safety videos (all new employees).

Streets
 Sanded and plowed numerous streets following the storms.  Returned numerous shopping carts abandoned throughout the City.  Spent several days potholing City Streets.
 Removed two pay piles.
 Pruned and cleaned leaves on Norlin Street and June Street.  Replaced multiple street sign brackets throughout City streets.  Removed a grove of China trees on Snell Street.
 Removed and disposed of diseased deer on Mono Way.
 Replaced two “DO NOT ENTER” sign on Woodside Drive.
 Re-tarped slide area on West Church Street.
 Spent several days performing roadside trash removal.

Facilities
 Loaded and hauled away three light plants burned by the Washington Fire stored at the old dog pound on Southgate Drive, as well as removal of several downed trees from storms.  Made repairs to roof on the tin shed storage building on Southgate Drive.  Clean up on the Ed Center property.

Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
 Performed major cleanup at Coffill Park along with removal of rotted fence.  Graffiti removal in Rotary Park.
 Removed hazardous Oak Tree in Prospector Park.
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 Made repairs to a damaged BBQ at Rotary Park.
 Cold patched sinkhole following contractors repair on Snell Street.  Performed trail inspection on Dragoon Trail along with ATV training with new employee.

Storm Drains
 Spent SEVERAL days digging debris out of storm drains, as well as ditches and culverts, following rain/snow events.

Cemeteries
 Prepared required monthly reports, installed headstones, checked messages daily and returned phone calls.
 Cut up and hauled large downed oak tree in the Old City Cemetery.  Filled several sunken plots at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.  Made repair to roof at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.
 Patched failing road in the City Old 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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