Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, September 16, 2024

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Agenda
Monday, September 16, 2024
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on September 16, 2024, 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 citizens who wish to provide public comment during the meeting will be invited to do so by the Mayor.

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].

Public Access Audio and Video Live Streaming
The Public will not have access to give public comments via public access audio and video live streaming; they are available for audio and visual only; and can be accessed via our website at .

Remote viewing of the meeting via live streaming is provided to members of the public as a courtesy. If the live streaming connection malfunctions for any reason and no Council Members are attending via teleconference, the City Council will continue the public meeting in Chambers without remote access.

CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages participation. Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Council Members. All questions shall be directed to the Mayor who, at their discretion, will refer to Staff.
___________________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Vice Mayor Suzanne Cruz
Council Members Bess Levine, Andy Merrill, Stephen Opie City Administrator Melissa Eads
City Attorney Douglas White
___________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

4. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
A. 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.

5. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM

6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

8. ROLL CALL

9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING

10. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

11. 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.

12. PRESENTATIONS
A. Receive a Demonstration of How to Administer Naloxone (Narcan); Police Chief Turu VanderWiel and Corporal Thomas Brickley. (10 min)
B. Receive Introduction and Swearing in of Police Corporal Erik Weber; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief. (10 min)
2 Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
C. Receive a Presentation regarding the Central Sierra Economic Development District’s (CSEDD) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS); Alex Bloom, Central Sierra Economic Development District Manager. (15 min)

13. 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.

A. Consider Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2023; August 21, 2023; June 17, 2024; and July 1, 2024; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk.

B. Consider Approval of Disbursements in the Amount of $186,420.75 for Payroll, Including 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.

C. Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for the August 2024 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director D. Consider Adoption of Resolution 09-16-2024-A and Acceptance of the VFC (Volunteer Fire Capacity) Grant Award – 7GF24020 and Authorize the Fire Chief to Approve and Sign the Contract to Accept the Award; Aimee New, Fire Chief.

E. Consider Adoption of Resolution 09-16-2024-B, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora, Adopting Necessary Changes to the City of Sonora’s Conflict of Interest Code; Douglas White, City Attorney.

14. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Potential Demonstration Projects to Increase Pedestrian Safety, Implement Elements of the Linoberg Refined Concepts Report, and Deliver Public Art to Sonora’s Downtown Area; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

15. MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Receive the City of Sonora Administrative Services Department Report for July 2024 (FY24/25); Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

B. Receive the City of Sonora Community Development Department Monthly Report for August 2024; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

C. Receive the City of Sonora Fire Department Monthly Report for August 2024; Aimee New, Fire Chief. 3 Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
D. Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Monthly Report for August 2024;Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

E. Receive the City Sonora Public Works Department Monthly Report for August 2024; Michael Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor.

16. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

17. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 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.
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C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief
SUBJECT: Demonstration of How to Administer Naloxone (Narcan) RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a Demonstration of How to Administer Naloxone (Narcan).

BACKGROUND:

Naloxone (Narcan) is a life-saving medication that can quickly reverse the effects of opioid overdose. It works by binding to opioid receptors in the brain, thereby displacing opioids and reversing their effects. Given the rise in opioid overdoses, staff must be trained and familiar with the administration of Narcan.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Homelessness Issues 5 Item A.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Introduction and Swearing in of Police Corporal RECOMMENDATION:

Receive Introduction and Swearing in of Police Corporal Erik Weber.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Erik Weber was born in San Leandro, California, but relocated to our community in his youth and graduated from Sonora High School. He has worked in various career fields, including fifteen years as a railway conductor/engineer. Erik graduated from the San Joaquin Delta College Basic POST academy in 2014 and was hired as a Sonora Police Officer in 2016.

Since graduating from the academy, Erik has attained an additional 434 hours of California POST-certified professional training, as well as other job-related career development courses. Erik has been a Field Training Officer for over five years, helping shape and guide new officers. Erik has also been a firearms instructor for approximately four years, ensuring each sworn officer meets our safety and qualification standards. Erik is known for being dependable, mature, responsible, and a leader among his peers.

The City held testing for Corporal in January, and Erik was officially promoted on August 17, 2024. Corporal is a junior leadership position established to expand our agency's supervisory and leadership.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as this position was previously funded.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention
6 Item B.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Alex Bloom, Economic Development Manager, Mother Lode Job Training and Central Sierra Economic Development District
SUBJECT: Receive a Presentation Regarding the Central Sierra Economic Development District’s (CSEDD) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a Presentation Regarding the Central Sierra Economic Development District’s (CSEDD) Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan
7 Item C.

September
2024
CSEDD:

Pathways to economic development
Sonora
City Council
8 Item C.

CSEDD and CEDS
2 What are they, and why do they matter?
9 Item C.
3 • Since 2015
• EDA-recognized
• Administered by MLJT
• 5 counties and 2 cities
• (12 members)
• Amador joined in 2018
• Sonora Representation
• Suzanne Cruz (elected)
• Current Vacancy (citizen)
CSEDD (Central Sierra Economic
Development District)
10 Item C.
4 • Facilitate E.D. Collaboration
• Forum for sharing best practices amongst CSEDD members • Foster communication between industry and local partners • Secure Funding / Initiatives
• $250K Calaveras Business Resource Center (EDA)
• $178K Biomass Utilization Business Plan (USDA Rural Development) • $ 80K CEDS (EDA Planning)
• $595K Broadband (CPUC/CASF)
• $350K CA Jobs First - Planning (CA)
• Implement the CEDS (new dedicated lead)
CSEDD Value
11 Item C.

Where are we today?
CSEDD’s Current Projects
• CASF Grant • Identify priority areas and create cost
effective strategies to achieve
broadband access for all
• California Jobs First • Creating pathways for investment that will increase high quality jobs,
prosperous communities, and climate
resilience
• Sierra Sourced • Strategic implementation partner,
fostering regional collaboration
amongst Chambers of Commerce
5 12
Item C.

CEDS (Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy)
csedd.org/ceds-2024
6 13
Item C.
7 Economic Climate
What are the projects currently impacting our
local and regional communities?
• Lack of affordable housing is identified in the
CEDS as a high-level deterrent to growth
• Tuolumne County’s Amendment to Title
17 could change the landscape of
affordable housing
• Biomass continues to contribute to climate
resiliency, job growth, and sustainable
partnerships w/ USFS
• Several existing facilities, and more on
the way, the CSEDD region could become
the model for biomass utilization
Affordable Housing in CSEDD Region
14 Item C.

Community Statistics
8 15
Item C.

CEDS Goals and Future Priorities
CEDS Goals

1. Achieve a culture of lifelong learning to
ensure a robust talent pipeline

2. Establish programs and policies that
encourage development and respect the
historic and natural regional environment

3. Expand the region’s economic development
capacity through collaboration w/ local,
regional, state, and tribal partners

4. Implement land management practices and
strategies that incorporate resilience and
place-based initiatives
Future Priorities

1. Industry diversification is key, promotion of
K-16 Initiative and trade-based learning

2. Support of biomass and corollary industries,
continued symbiosis between USFS and
private industry to support economic growth

3. Sharing of information, resources, and best
practices is key. Leverage SBDC for the
region to support entrepreneurship

4. Prioritize industries that align with regional
place-based initiatives. Promote clean
energy growth and climate resiliency
9 16
Item C.

Questions?
Thank you for your time and interest in CSEDD!
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Item C.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2023; August 21, 2023; June 17, 2024; and July 1, 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

Approve City Council Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2023; August 21, 2023; June 17, 2024; and July 1, 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Staff Recommends that the City Council Approve Meeting Minutes from February 8, 2023; August 21, 2023; June 17, 2024; and July 1, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan, Homelessness Issues, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention
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CITY OF SONORA
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 08, 2023
3:00 PM
Joint Meeting With the City of Sonora and the Tuolumne County Transportation Council Sonora City Hall
94 N. Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
NOTICE: This meeting will be held in accordance with Government Code section 52953(E) and the City of Sonora City Council Resolution NO. 01-19-2023-A. This meeting is physically open to the public and members of the public may participate in the meeting via video conferencing.

Join Zoom Meeting:
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Or by phone:
1 (720) 707-2699 with Meeting ID: 890 6061 7057, Passcode: 357198 This meeting will be streamed live on the City's website at: www.sonoraca.com.

Written comments may be submitted by U.S. mail addressed to: Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors, 2 S.

Green Street, Sonora, CA 95370 or email to:
[email protected] for retention as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting.

Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tempore Ann Segerstrom
Council Members Suzanne Cruz, Matt Hawkins, Andy Merrill City Administrator Melissa Eads
City Attorney Douglas White
19 Item A.

CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 3:00 PM.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Plummer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL
City of Sonora

PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Andy Merrill
ABSENT
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Tuolumne County

PRESENT
Supervisor and Vice Chair David Goldemberg
Supervisor Jaron Brandon
Supervisor Ryan Campbell
Supervisor and Chair Kathleen Haff
Supervisor Anaiah Kirk
Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC)
Tuolumne County Transportation Council Chair Peter Rei
Tuolumne County Transportation Council Member Ryan Campbell Tuolumne County Transportation Council Member Kathleen Haff Tuolumne County Transportation Council Member Andy Merrill Tuolumne County Transportation Council Member Mark Plummer 20 Item A.

ADJOURNED TO CLOSE SESSION
Adjourned at 3:03 PM.

1. Tuolumne County Transportation Council
Closed Session - Conference with Legal Counsel-Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)) – One (1) case.

2. County of Tuolumne
Closed Session - Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency -Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC) (Authority: Government Code Section 54956.96) - Discussion will concern: Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code Section54956.9(d)(2)) -One (1) Case. County Representatives on TCTC are: Ryan Campbell and Kathleen Haff. Also attending: County Administrator Tracie Riggs, County Counsel Sarah Carrillo; County Auditor/Controller Debi Bautista; and Michael Youril, Liebert Cassidy Whitmore.

3. City of Sonora
Closed Session - Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency - Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC) (Authority: Government Code Section54956.96) - Discussion will concern: Anticipated Litigation (Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)) -One (1) Case. City Representatives on TCTC are: Mark Plummer and Andy Merrill. Also attending: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director and Nubia Goldstein, City Attorney.

ADJOURNMENT
It was stated, nothing to report from closed session
Mayor Mark Plummer adjourned the meeting at 3:44 PM.

Tuolumne County Board of Supervisor Chair Kathleen Haff adjourned the meeting at 3:45 PM.

LATE AGENDA MATERIAL CAN BE INSPECTED IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AT 2 S. GREEN STREET, SONORA, CALIFORNIA.

In compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the City Clerk at (209) 588-8946; [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to insure accessibility to this meeting (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II.)
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted 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 21 Item A.

Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
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.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 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).

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 21, 2023
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, August 21, 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 COMMENTS.

THIS MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com.

Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tempore Ann Segerstrom
Council Members Suzanne Cruz, Matt Hawkins, Andy Merrill City Administrator Melissa Eads
City Attorney Douglas White
23 Item A.

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

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill

PUBLIC COMMENTS
No 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.

2. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code §54957); Consultation with: Aimee New, Fire Chief; Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

3. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Government Code Section § 54956.8 Property: 136 Columbia Way, Sonora, CA, Tuolumne County 95370 Agency Negotiators: Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

4. Conference with Real Property Negotiations, Government Code Section § 54956.8 Property: 326 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA, Tuolumne County 95370 Agency Negotiators: Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:00 PM.
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REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mark Plummer stated direction was given to staff, returning to closed session after open session.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted Friday, August 18, 2023, at 2:28 PM.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
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Lantern of Light informed those in attendance of Suicide Prevention Month, and the upcoming event at the fairgrounds.

Katie Dunn President of the Sonora Chamber of Commerce thanked everyone who attended their open house; the next mixer is at Heritage Self Storage and is co-hosted with the Columbia Chamber of Commerce; and announced the band for the second to the last concert in the park. 25 Item A.

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 approval of disbursements in the amount of $184,334.87 for payroll, including 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.

No public comment.

Councilmember Suzanne Cruz asked to pull Items #6 and #7 to discuss in further detail.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Matt Hawkins. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill, for Item #5.

6. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 892 - Chapter 15.28, Signs, Amendment; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
Voting Nay: Councilmember Suzanne Cruz

7. Waive the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 893, Amending Title 2, Administration and Personnel, Chapter 2.16 Salaries, and adds Section 2.16.100 to 2.16.102 City Council Compensation; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Matt Hawkins. Voting Yea:

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill Voting Nay: Mayor Mark Plummer, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz 26 Item A.

NEW BUSINESS

8. Consider approval of the 40th Annual Historic Downtown Sonora Christmas Parade on Friday, November 24th at 6:00 p.m. sharp.

Consider adoption of Resolution No. 08-21-2023-A, authorizing the closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street and Stockton Road), along with certain other City Streets, and designating “No Parking” locations for the 2023 Christmas Parade and for the Trolley stop.

Request the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem represent the City in the Christmas Parade.

Release the three-hour parking restrictions from Monday, November 13, 2023, through Tuesday, January 2, 2023, within the downtown corridor, which includes all streets within Zone A; this does not apply to trailer parking. Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

9. Consider adoption of Resolution No. 08-21-2023-B approving the reallocation of CDBG Program Income funding for the activities included under CDBG Grant Agreement #22-CDBG-PI-00009; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Matt Hawkins. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

MONTHLY REPORTS

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

11. Receive the Sonora Community Development Department Report for July 2023; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.

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

13. Receive the Sonora Police Department monthly report for July 2023; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief. 27 Item A.

14. Receive the Sonora Public Works Department monthly report for July 2023; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director, Michael Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor.

COMMUNICATIONS

15. Tuolumne Fire Safe Council Community Wildfire Protection Plan Update Flyer.

16. Email and Pictures to Tuolumne County regarding Homelessness Crisis.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom attended the League of California Cities Mayors and Councilmembers Round Table; PG&E Fire Prevention Town Hall meeting; and met with the Sonora PD to discuss neighborhood robberies.

Councilmember Andy Merrill attended Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC), and Solid Waste Committee meetings.

Councilmember Suzanne Cruz attended YES Partnership, Central Sierra Economic Development District, and Visit Tuolumne County meetings; and is paying attention to AB 1337, SB 389 and AB 460.

Councilmember Matt Hawkins had nothing to report.

Mayor Mark Plummer attended the Sonora Chamber Grand Opening, and Tuolumne County Fair.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:48 PM to close session.

Reconvened into open session.

Mayor Mark Plummer stated direction was given to staff.

Adjourned in the six o'clock hour.

35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
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.
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CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 17, 2024
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on June 17, 2024, 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 citizens who wish to provide public comment during the meeting will be invited to do so by the Mayor.

CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages participation. Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tempore Ann Segerstrom
Council Members Suzanne Cruz, Matt Hawkins, Andy Merrill City Administrator Melissa Eads
City Attorney Douglas White
30 Item A.

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Andy Merrill led the Pledge of Allegiance.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill

3. CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 1:50 PM.

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

5. 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.

Mike Lemke with Miramont Homes updated those in attendance of the new homes in the Woods Creek bungalow neighborhood.

Katie Dunn President of the Sonora Chamber of Commerce informed those in attendance the Chamber has written a letter of support for Sonora Moves Downtown Paseo & Regional Connectivity Project; the Opera Hall website is now live; attended the second Christmas Parade meeting; the next mixer is hosted by Business Network International (BNI) and is at RE/MAX Gold.
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A member of the public informed those in attendance Tuesday is International Day of Countering Hate Speech; the Library has a new technology program, and adult summer reading program; thanked the Mayor for attending the Volunteer Fair; and Saint Patrick's is collecting shoes for a fundraiser.

6. 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.

A. Consider Approval of Disbursements in the Amount of $176,981.08 for Payroll, Including 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.

B. Waive the Second Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 898 Amending Chapter 17.64 - Transient Use Permit - Under Title 17 Zoning, of the Sonora Municipal Code; Tyler Summerset, Community Development Director.

Mayor Mark Plummer asked to discuss Ordinance 898 separately.

The Council discussed with Tyler Summersett Community Development Director.

A member of the public shared concerns.

Motion made by Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea: Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Voting Nay: Councilmember Andy Merrill
C. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 06-17-2024-G Authorizing the City of Sonora to Continue the Imposition of an Annual One-Dollar ($1.00) Vehicle Registration Fee for Vehicle Abatement Purposes; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

D. Ratify the Administrators Approval of Task Order No. 3 in the Amount of $30,000 for Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to Prepare a 2025 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 7 Grant Application for the Development of the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project; Mike Pugh, City Engineer, Melissa Eads, City Administrator
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
E. Consider Approval of Task Order No. 4 in the Amount of $50,000 for Dewberry Engineers, Inc. Phase 1 Transition of the City’s Engineering Files from Paper Hard Copies Stored at an Offsite Location to Digital Files Stored at City Hall; Mike Pugh, City Engineer, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

Mayor Mark Plummer asked to discuss Task Order Number 4 separately.

Chris Gorsky Administrative Services Director clarified the cost.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
F. Consider Approval of Task Order No. 5 in the Amount of $30,000 for Dewberry Engineers, Inc. to Provide Project Oversight Services for the Project Approval / Environmental Document (PA/ED) Development of the Gold Rush Multi-Use Path Phase 1 Project; Mike Pugh, City Engineer, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

G. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-2024-H Approving a List of Projects to Receive Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Funding (RMRA); Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.

H. Consider Re-adoption of Ordinance No. 895, Amending the Zoning Map Through the Rezoning of Assessor’s Parcel Number 001-216-011-000 from Multifamily Residential (R-3) and Commercial (C) to Multifamily Residential (R-3); Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Items A, C, D, E, F, G and H.

7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 06-17-2024-E Establishing a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan in Accordance with California Senate Bill 553 (SB553); Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer.

Doug White, City Attorney discussed with the Council.

A member of the public asked for clarification.

A member of the public asked for confirmation.

A vote was not taken as it was previously approved.
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8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Consider Approval of the FY24/25 Proposed Operating and Capital Improvement Budgets as Presented; Melissa Eads, City Administrator, Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director. https://city-sonora-ca-budget-book.cleargov.com/10840

1. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-2024-A Creating and Approving New Job Descriptions and Direct the City Administrator to Meet with the Affected Employee Associations; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

2. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-2024-B Approving the Sonora Management Employee Association (SMEA) and the Sonora Confidential Employee Association (SCEA) Salary Schedules as Presented; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

3. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-24-F Approving the Tentative Agreements with the Sonora Police Officers’ Association (SPOA), the Sonora Management Employees’ Association (SMEA), and the Sonora Confidential Employees’ Association (SCEA) and Authorize the City Administrator to Finalize the Memorandums of Understandings; Melissa Eads, City Administrator; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

4. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-24-D Adopting and Amending a City of Sonora Fee Schedule as Set Forth in Exhibit “A,” Effective July 1, 2024; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

Mayor Mark Plummer asked to set aside Item A-4 for further discussion.

Mayor Mark Plummer discussed fees with Staff.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom. Voting Yea:

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Andy Merrill for Item A-4.

Voting Nay: Mayor Mark Plummer, Councilmember Matt Hawkins Abstaining: Councilmember Suzanne Cruz

5. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-2023-C Establishing the GANN Appropriations Limit for FY24/25 for the City of Sonora; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

Chris Gorsky Administrative Services Director explained the GANN Appropriations. 34 Item A.

Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
A member of the public thanked Chief New and wanted to discuss the Supplemental list. Doug White explained public comment at this time is for Item Numbers A-1, A- 2, A-3, A-4, and A-5.

A motion was made to approve the Budget and separate out Item A-4.

Motion by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea: Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill, for Item Numbers A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-5.

Chris Gorsky Administrative Services Director reviewed FY 24-25 Budget and Supplemental Requests.

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom and Councilmember Andy Merrill requested to add the Linoberg Street Buildout Public Art to the Supplemental Requests.

Katie Dunn President of the Sonora Chamber of Commerce made suggestions.

A member of the public stated the items she opposed and is in favor of.

A motion was made to approve the Budget and the Supplemental Requests with the addition of Linoberg Street Buildout Public Art.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea: Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill.

B. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 06-17-24-_, to Uphold the May 13, 2024, Decision of the Sonora Planning Commission Approving, Based on the Identified Findings and Conditions, the Design Review, Site Plan, and Use Permit to Allow a 40-foot Residential and Commercial Mixed-Use Building at 956 Oregon Street (APNs: 056-106-004 and 056-108-015); Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

The Council discussed with Tyler Summersett Community Development Director.

The Applicant and Appellants addressed the Council.

Several members of the public addressed their support and concern for the project.

The Council discussed with Tyler Summersett Community Development Director.

Motion made by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz; Seconded by Councilmember Matt Hawkins. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
Tyler Summersett Community Development Director explained to those in attendance there is a Second Component for Rezoning, and there needs to be a public hearing.

No public comment.

Mayor Mark Plummer stated the formal public hearing will be moved to the next City Council meeting on July 1, 2024.

9. NEW BUSINESS
A. Waive First Reading, Read By Title Only, and Introduce Ordinance 899, Amending Chapter 1.16, Elections, of Title One, General Provisions, to Change the Date of General Municipal Elections to Coincide with Statewide General Elections; Doug White, City Attorney.

Melissa Eads City Administrator asked the Council to consider moving Item 9-A to the next Agenda on 7-1- 2024 as Unfinished Business; referred to Legal Counsel; Mayor Mark Plummer conveyed to the next meeting with approval from Legal Counsel.

10. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom attended the Cal Cities Mayors and Councilmembers meeting via phone call; Christmas Town meeting; the Amador Tuolumne County Action Agency (ATCAA) for Andy; and there is a Juneteenth celebration in Columbia.

Councilmember Matt Hawkins stated this is his last full meeting and looks forward to the next meeting; and is here for the City and the Council when his term is up.

Councilmember Andy Merrill thanked the Staff and Councilmembers for their coverage, and shared details of time away.

Councilmember Suzanne Cruz thanked the Staff for the presentation of the budget and all their work and time; and thanked Mayor Mark Plummer and Councilmember Matt Hawkins for their leadership and it has been a pleasure to work with them.

Mayor Mark Plummer attended the Solid Waste Committee meeting; Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC); thanked the staff and expressed much appreciation for all they do.

11. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 10:45 PM.
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 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).

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 01, 2024
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on July 1, 2024, 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 citizens who wish to provide public comment during the meeting will be invited to do so by the Mayor.

CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages participation. Regularly scheduled meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month.

Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tempore Ann Segerstrom
Council Members Suzanne Cruz, Matt Hawkins, Andy Merrill City Administrator Melissa Eads
City Attorney Douglas White
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:00 PM.

2. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment.

4. ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
Adjourned at 4:04 PM.

A. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Gov.

Code, § 54956.9(d): (1 case); Melissa Eads, City Administrator, Doug White, City Attorney.

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

6. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mark Plummer stated direction was given to staff.

7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Mark Plummer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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8. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill

9. CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 3:04 PM.

10. 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.

BZ Smith thanked Mayor Mark Plummer for his term; updated those in attendance Pebbles in the Pond is now complete; and Orange Shirt Day is September 30th.

Katie Dunn President Sonora Chamber of Commerce informed those in attendance of the new program called Business Watch.

Jeff Muzio from Hazy Bulldog Farms addressed the Council in regards to obtaining a Distribution License.

Colette Such shared her concerns with the Council.

A member of the public shared her concerns with the Council.

11. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

12. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Waive First Reading, Read By Title Only, and Introduce Ordinance 899, Amending Chapter 1.16, Elections, of Title One, General Provisions, to Change the Date of General Municipal Elections to Coincide with Statewide General Elections; Doug White, City Attorney.
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No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
B. Introduce By Title Ordinance No. 896 and Waive First Reading, Amending the Zoning Map Through the Rezoning of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 056-106-004 and 056-106-001 from General Commercial (CG) to Commercial (C); Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

A member of the public asked a question on the location.

Tyler Summersett Community Development Director confirmed the location.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom. Voting Yea: Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

A. Consider Approval of Disbursements in the Amount of $192,599.35 for Payroll, Including 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.

B. Consider Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes from July 03, 2023; July 17; 2023; March 20, 2023; and March 12, 2024; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom asked for clarification for Minutes from March 20, 2023. Minutes were voted on with consent Calendar Items.

Clarification for Minutes from March 20, 2023: A couple who worked at the Grammer School were given the bell upon their retirement. The couple were neighbors of Betty Castle’s parents. The neighbors gave the bell to Betty Castle’s parents, Betty found the bell when cleaning after her parents had passed.

C. Consider Approval of Resolution 07-01-2024-A Designating the Assistant City Administrator to Sign Documents on Behalf of the City Administrator; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer. 41 Item A.

D. Consider Approval of Dewberry Engineers Inc. Task Order #25-1 Scope and Fee to Continue to Provide City Engineer Services for Fiscal Year 24/25; Mike Pugh, City Engineer, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.

Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill

14. NEW BUSINESS
A. Receive the Administration of the Oath of Office for Elected City Officials; Judge Donald Segerstrom.

1. Ann Segerstrom - Councilmember

2. Bess Levine - Councilmember

3. Stephen Opie - Councilmember
Oath of Office was given to the new Mayor and Councilmembers by retired Judge Donald Segerstrom.

15. BREAK
A 15-minute break was called.

16. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION - SEATING OF NEW COUNCIL

17. CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 5:55 PM.

18. ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
Councilmember Bess Levine
Councilmember Andy Merrill
Councilmember Stephen Opie
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19. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Barbara Dressler addressed the Council with concerns.

Richard Todd addressed the Council with comments.

20. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz Councilmember, Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie

21. PRESENTATIONS
A. Receive a Presentation from Pioneer Community Energy, a Community Choice Aggregator, About the Benefits of Joining and Authorizing the City Administrator to Commission an Impact Assessment Study; Robbie Bergstrom, Tuolumne County Economic Development Senior Administrative Analyst, Melissa Eads, City Administrator. (15 minutes)
Several members of the public addressed Pioneer with comments, questions and concerns.

Councilmembers and Staff discussed the presentation with Pioneer representatives.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie
B. Receive an Update from Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg.

Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg welcomed the new Councilmembers; appreciated the presentation from Pioneer to the City and the County; informed those in attendance there is a second meeting for the proposed Sales Tax; and Solid Waste is working on extra allotment of tonnage with Waste Management.

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom asked Supervisor Goldemberg about cooling centers during the warm weather.

Supervisor David Goldemberg discussed with OES possible cooling centers at the Senior Center and the Enrichment Center/Behavioral Health.
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22. NEW BUSINESS
A. Appointment of Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tempore; Tracy Skelly, City Clerk.

Tracy Skelly City Clerk read the duties and powers for the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Pro Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie
Several members of the public spoke in support of Councilmember Andy Merrill.

Several members of the public spoke in support of Councilmember Suzanne Cruz.

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom addressed the Council and public on the selection of the new Mayor ProTem.

Motion made by Councilmember Stephen Opie, Seconded by Councilmember Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie
B. Receive Proclamations Honoring Councilmember Mark Plummer, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, and City Engineer Gerard Fuccillo; Tracy Skelly, City Clerk.

Tracy Skelly City Clerk read a Proclamation for Mark Plummer, Matt Hawkins and Gerard Fuccillo.

Mark Plummer thanked and addressed the Council and public.

Matt Hawkins thanked and addressed the Council and public.

Gerard Fuccillo thanked the Council and public and shared a funny story.

Fire Chief Aimee New thanked Mark Plummer, Matt Hawkins and Gerard Fuccillo.

C. Receive the State of the City Address Report from the Newly Appointed Mayor.

No public comment.
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
D. Consider Mayor's Appointment of Commission/Committee Assignments; Tracy Skelly, City Clerk.

Mayor and Councilmembers discussed the LAFCO Appointment and moved Commission/Committee Assignments to the end of New Business.

Mayor and Councilmembers did not change the the Appointments.

Motion made by Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz, Seconded by Councilmember Bess Levine. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie
E. Consider the Mayor’s Appointment of Thad Waterbury to Serve as a City of Sonora Planning Commissioner for a One-Year Term Expiring on July 1, 2025; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

Consider the Mayor’s Appointment of Linda Emerson to Serve as a City of Sonora Planning Commissioner for a Two-Year Term Expiring on July 1, 2026; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

Consider the Mayor’s Appointment of Thomas Miller to Serve as a City of Sonora Planning Commissioner for a Four-Year Term Expiring on July 1, 2028; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

A member of the public asked the pay rate for a Planning Commissioner.

Tyler Summersett Community Development Director confirmed the amount.

A member of the public asked what is the role of a Planning Commissioner.

Tyler Summersett Community Development Director explained the role.

No public comment on the appointment of Thad Waterbury.

Appointment of Thad Waterbury was confirmed.

Motion made by Councilmember Andy Merrill, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie
No public comment on the appointment of Linda Emerson.

Appointment of Linda Emerson was confirmed.

Motion made by Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz, Seconded by Councilmember Bess Levine. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie
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Appointment of Thomas Miller was confirmed.

Motion made by Councilmember Stephen Opie, Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Andy Merrill, Councilmember Stephen Opie

23. MONTHLY REPORTS
A. Receive the City of Sonora Administrative Services Department Monthly Report for April 2024 (FY23/24); Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.

B. Receive the City of Sonora Community Development Department Monthly Report for May 2024; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

C. Receive the City of Sonora Fire Department Monthly Report for May 2024; Aimee New, Fire Chief.

Fire Chief Aimee New reminded everyone in attendance that all fireworks are illegal in the City limits for the Fourth of July.

D. Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Monthly Report for May 2024; Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police.

E. Receive the City of Sonora Public Works Department Monthly Report for May 2024; Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor

24.COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Andy Merrill had nothing to report.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom attended the Chamber mixer; reviewed the Planning Commission applications; read the Juneteenth Proclamation at the Juneteenth Celebration; attended the Heartland Art reception; and worked on the Commission/Committees Appointments.

Mayor Pro-Tem Suzanne Cruz addressed the public.

25. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 8:29 PM.
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 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).

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer
SUBJECT: Disbursements in the Amount of $186,420.75 for Payroll RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Approval of Disbursements in the Amount of $186,420.75 for Payroll, Including Employee Salaries, Employer and Employee Taxes, Retirement Contributions, Miscellaneous Voluntary Employee Deductions, Holiday Pay, and Other Adjustments, Including Retro-Pay.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

This payroll was the first (1
st) payroll of the month, which was an expected amount.

This was the 5
th payroll of 26 for FY24-25, we would have expected to expend 19.23% of the budgeted amount. In total, we have expended 16.81% of the Salaries and Wages for the FY24-25 budget.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Disbursements are part of the approved FY24-25 Budget.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 48 Item B.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for the August 2024 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for the August 2024 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.

BACKGROUND:

The Administrative Services Department manages the payment processing for all City disbursements. The City has three main types of payments which includes the following:

1. Vendors – These payments are associated with goods received and contractual services provided to the City and payroll benefits paid by the City on behalf of City employees.

2. Refunds – These payments are associated with refunds issued for deposits collected and have been authorized to be released for business licenses, building permits, rental agreements, etc.

3. Employees – These payments are associated with City-related travel advances and reimbursements related to training events or City business reimbursements.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

On a monthly basis, Administrative Services Staff prepares a monthly warrant report of vendors receiving payment from the City. The informational report of the monthly payments provides Council the oversight and ability to review all spending activity for the City.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact will result from this informational report on the August 2024 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void report. Expenditures are tracking according to budget authority.

All payments have been approved for payment through the adoption of the fiscal year budget or by an additional item passed by Council.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP ATTACHMENTS:
 Accounts Payable Warrants Report
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 50 Item C.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

C I T Y H A L L
CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Aimee New, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Adopt of Resolution 09-16-2024-A and Accept the VFC (Volunteer Fire Capacity) Grant 2024 Award.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Adoption of Resolution 09-16-2024-A and Acceptance of the VFC (Volunteer Fire Capacity) Grant Award – 7GF24020 and Authorize the Fire Chief to Approve and Sign the Contract to Accept the Award.

BACKGROUND:

The Fire Department applied and was awarded $13,815.00 towards the purchase of structural firefighting equipment PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), radio harnesses, software for the new self-contained breathing apparatus for OSHA required testing, and funding for in-house training through the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grants Program (VFC).

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The City of Sonora Fire Department requested matching grant funding towards the purchase of structural firefighting equipment PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), radio harnesses, software for the new selfcontained breathing apparatus for OSHA required testing, and funding for in-house training. The VFC grant is awarded up to $40,000.00. The City of Sonora Fire Department applied for a grant worth $38,680.00. Due to the number of applications CAL FIRE received this year, they have reduced the funding so that they could use the federal funds to the fullest. The City of Sonora Fire Department was awarded $13,815.00 with a 50% match portion $6,907.50 coming from the Fire Department 730 account.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Fire Department has Fund 730 to fund the grant request with a current fund balance of $177,526.33. The department uses this fund for grant matching requirements. No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund. 55 Item D.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP ATTACHMENTS:

Grant Agreement, Budget Worksheet, USDA AD-1048, Resolution 9-16-2024A, and Budget Adjustment Transfer Sheet.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 56 Item D.
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RESOLUTION 09-16-2024-A

ARESOLUTION OFTHECITY OFSONORA APPROVING THEDEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT #7GF24020 FORSERVICES

FROM THE DATEOF LAST SIONATORY ONPAGE I OFTHE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2025, UNDER THE VOLUNTEER FIRE CAPACITY GRANT PROGRAM OFTHE COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1978.

BEITRESOLVED by theCityCouncil oftheCity ofSonora thatsaid council does hereby approve the Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection dated as ofthe lastsignatory date on page I of the Agreement, and any amendments thereto. This Agreement provides for an award, during the term of this Agreement, under the Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant Program ofthe Cooperative Fire Assistance Act of 1978 during the State Fiscal Year 2024-25 up to and no more than the amount of $13,815.00.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fire Chief, Aimee New, ofthe City of Sonora Fire Department be and hereby isauthorized to sign and execute said Agreement and any amendments on behalf of the City of Sonora.

The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council ofthe City ofSonora, at a regular meeting thereof; held on the 16th day ofSeptember 2024 bythe following vote:

Ayes: _
Nays: _

Absent: _____________________________
Ann Segerstrom, Mayor, City of Sonora

CERTIFICATION OFRESOLUTION
Attest:

I, Tracy Skelly, City Clerk of the City of Sonora, County of Tuolumne California do hereby certify that thisis a true and correct copy ofthe original Resolution Number 09-I6- 2024-A.

Witness my hand and the seal of the City of Sonora on this 16th day of September 2024.

OFFICIAL SEAL
__________________________________
Tracy Skelly, City Clerk City of Sonora
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Fund Project Description Amount Fund Account # Project Description Amount 730 0 Fund Balance - Code 5 $7,000.00 730 51120 0 Safety Supplies - Fire $7,000.00 $7,000 $7,000
Authorization
(Date)
City Administrator
(Date)
To Post Council Budget Adjustment for VFC Grant Match from Fund 730 (Code 5) REQUIRED: Please provide justification to support the need for the budget transfer.

Account #
Transfer To:

Department
6000 31500 6000
Transfer From:

Department
City of Sonora
Budget Transfer Request Form
Date:

Finance Department
Fiscal Year:

Department: Budget Transfer #
FY2024/25
Btform V3.0 23
9/16/2024
Fire - Code 5 Fund
Total Total
Transfers From and Transfer To Should Be Equal (Unless Part of Council Approved Budget) (Date)
Transaction Date
Document Number
Finance Use Only
Entered By:

Department Head
Finance Director
(Date)
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP {CW141573.1}
DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Douglas L. White, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution 09-16-2024-B, Adopting Necessary Changes to the City of Sonora’s Conflict of Interest Code
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Adoption of Resolution 09-16-2024-B, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora, Adopting Necessary Changes to the City of Sonora’s Conflict of Interest Code.

BACKGROUND:

The Political Reform Act of 1974 requires that cities and other local agencies adopt local conflict of interest codes.

The City of Sonora’s (“City”) conflict of interest code (“Code”) requires disclosure of financial interests of certain employees, consultants, and members of Commissions if these persons are likely to be involved in decision-making that could affect their own financial interests. All public employees must comply with the State's general conflict of interest laws by abstaining from influencing or making decisions that would affect their own financial interests.

Additionally, each employee who holds a position designated in the City's Code must disclose specified types of financial interests in a Statement of Economic Interest - Form 700, that is filed annually with the City Clerk.

State law requires every local governmental agency to periodically review its Code to determine whether it is accurate and up to date.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

City staff has determined upon review of the City’s Code that there are necessary changes with respect to designated positions based on the City’s current job classifications and duties. The proposed changes to the Code include the addition of the Assistant City Administrator, Police Lieutenant and the Building official positions to the designated positions list. These positions within the City organizational structure will have, to varying degrees, the ability to participate in recommending or directing policy decisions that could impact their personal financial interests.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.
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ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution
Conflict of Interest Code
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability
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EXHIBIT A

CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE

CITY OF SONORA
The Political Reform Act, Government Code Section 81000, et seq., requires state and local government agencies to adopt and promulgate conflict of interest codes. The Fair Political Practices Commission has adopted a regulation, 2 California Code of Regulations, section 18730, which contains the terms of a standard conflict of interest code. It can be incorporated by reference and may be amended by the Fair Political Practices Commission after public notice and hearings to conform to amendments in the Political Reform Act. Therefore, the terms of 2 California Code of Regulations, section 18730 and any amendments to it duly adopted by the Fair Political Practices Commission are hereby incorporated by reference and, along with the attached Appendix in which members and employees are designated and disclosure categories are set forth, constitute the conflict of interest code of the CITY OF SONORA (“City”).

All employees or identified contractors of the City holding positions designated in this Conflict of Interest Code are required to file a Statement of Economic Interest using the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 700. The requirements of this conflict of interest code are in addition to other requirements of the Political Reform Act, such as the general prohibition against conflicts of interest contained in Government Code 87100, and are in addition to any other state or local laws pertaining to conflicts of interest.

Government Code Section 87200 identifies elected and appointed officials as statutory filers who are required to file Statements of Economic Interests. A current listing of these officials appears below.

Designated employees shall file statements of economic interests with the agency who will make the statements available for public inspection and reproduction (Government Code Section 81008).

Those city officials required to file Form 700 shall submit their statements to the City Administrator or their designee, who shall be and shall perform the duties of the filing officer for the City. Statements for all other designated employees or identified contractors will be retained by the agency.
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APPENDIX
(Designated Employees and Categories Listed by Number and Required to File a Form 700 with the City Clerk)

1. Consultants
Consultants shall be included in the list of designated employees and shall disclose pursuant to the broadest disclosure category in this Conflict of Interest Code, subject to the following limitation:

The City Administrator may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a “designated position”, is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope, and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements described in this section. Such a written determination shall include a description of the consultant’s duties, and based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Administrator’s determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection in the same manner and location as this Conflict of Interest Code.

2. Other Designated Positions and Disclosure Categories Assistant City Administrator #1 #2 #3
Community Development Director: #1 #2 #3
City Building Official #1 #2 #3
City Engineer: #1 #2 #3
Chief of Police: #1 #2 #3
Police Lieutenant #1 #2 #3
Fire Chief: #1 #2 #3
Parking & Traffic Commission Members #1 #2 #3
Consultant(s) to the Community
Development Department: #1 #2 #3
City Clerk #1 #2 #3
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DISCLOSURE CATEGORIES
#1 Investments, business positions, and income from sources located in or doing business in the City.

Interests in real property located in the City, including property within a 2-mile radius of any property owned or used by the City.
#2 Investments, business positions, and sources of income of the type which: provide services, supplies, materials, machinery, or equipment of the type utilized by the City.
#3 Investments, business positions, and sources of income of the type which: engage in land development, construction, or purchase or sales of real property; and interests in real property located in the City, including property located within a 2- mile radius of property owned or used by the City.

3. Public Officials
The positions below are subject to Government Code section 87200 and will file a Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests:

Administrative Services Director
City Council (Mayor and Council Members)
Planning Commission (Commissioners)
Successor Agency to the City of Sonora Redevelopment Agency (Board Members) City Administrator
City Attorney
City Treasurer
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RESOLUTION 09-16-2024-B

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA

CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING NECESSARY CHANGES TO THE CITY OF
SONORA’S CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
WHEREAS, the state of California requires the City of Sonora (“City”) to adopt, promulgate, and amend a Conflict of Interest Code pursuant to the Political Reform Act, Government Code section 87300 et seq. (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the Act requires each local agency to conduct a review of its Conflict of Interest Code every two (2) years; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted its biennial review required by the Act and determined that certain revisions to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code are necessary to remain in compliance with said Act.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City confirms the necessary changes to its Conflict of Interest Code as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of September 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ NOES: ________________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ________________________________________________________________ ABSENT: ________________________________________________________________ Signed and Dated:
__________________________________
Ann Segerstrom
Mayor of the City of Sonora
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Tracy Skelly
Sonora City Clerk
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Consider Potential Demonstration Projects to Increase Pedestrian Safety, Implement Elements of the Linoberg Refined Concepts Report, and Deliver Public Art to Sonora’s Downtown Area.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Potential Demonstration Projects to Increase Pedestrian Safety, Implement Elements of the Linoberg Refined Concepts Report, and Deliver Public Art to Sonora’s Downtown Area.

BACKGROUND:

Downtown Sonora maintains the compact, walkable character it has had since its establishment as a 19th Century mining community—in spite of its main street consisting of a heavily trafficked state highway. As the county seat, Sonora serves an important role as an employment, cultural, and regional center serving the city, the county, and as a destination for people from surrounding communities. For this reason, the Sonora downtown is an ideal site to improve safety for walking, gathering at parks and markets, connect community assets and events, and to create a unique space accessible to residents and visitors of all ages and abilities.

The refined concepts contained in this report build on the work from the Vision Sonora project and the Vision Sonora plan (2013) to create a more vibrant downtown. This plan represents an integrated approach that addresses all of the Community Vision Goals: Strengthening Sonora’s Identity and History, Attracting and Welcoming Visitors, Creating Places to Enjoy, Boosting Historic Downtown Core Appeal and Commerce, Enabling Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel, and Taking Care of Locals. The Vision Sonora plan also included sketches and artistic renderings of what Linoberg could look like, helping to inspire the community imagination, and inspiring the concepts in this report.

The plan also responds to important pedestrian safety data contained within the 2020 Tuolumne County Active Transportation Plan, and parking data included in the Vision Sonora document. 74 Item A.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The development of Linoberg street has been an on-going effort for years, decades even if you look back at old articles in the newspaper. Sonora is fortunate to have a number of very short blocks in its downtown that present opportunities to make the City center increasingly walkable. Most recently, the efforts of the Vision Sonora plan and subsequent committee action has transformed this space from an auto centric connection between Washington and Stewart to a popular outdoor dining space, pedestrian thorough fare, music venue and a potential canvas for art.

The Refined Concepts Report that the City partnered with Blue Zones Project on was another step in building out not only Linoberg street, but a desire by many in the community to radiate out from this central location in a similar fashion.

As a follow-up to the Linoberg report, a demonstration project is proposed. A demonstration project will facilitate short term improvements that are inexpensive and don’t involve a full commitment in order to ‘test’ or try a new concept, idea or strategy. The Linoberg-Stewart Street demonstration project will consist of the following items/goals:

Goal: Enhance pedestrian safety

1. Removal of Trash receptacles from City Sidewalks
Currently, trash bins and a dumpster line the sidewalks of Stewart Street, particularly from Lyons to Theall. Local businesses in many cases seem to have limited capacity for indoor storage and the Sonora Municipal Code does not explicitly address storage.

The strategy will be to remove 2-3 parking spaces along Stewart Street to “park” the receptacles in as opposed to current practice of forcing pedestrians off the sidewalk in some cases to avoid the bins. The business that has the dumpster does have a storage location that can be used, and this establishment will be approached and asked to resume this practice. Additionally, there are other constraints limiting movement on the existing sidewalks, including power and traffic sign poles, propane cylinders and often other clutter including pallets and overgrown foliage.

It is anticipated that the parking stalls used for trash bins will be protected in some manner, either a landscape barrier or use of the limestone blocks donated to the City for use in this area.

Partner: Downtown Businesses/Waste Management/Blue Zones Project 75 Item A.

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2. Improve sidewalk crossing of Stewart (between Tap Room and Old Town Sonora) Today, on the east end of Linoberg, there is a small crosswalk that is off set (to the north) of the intersection of Linoberg/Stewart. Visibility of this sidewalk is impacted by parking along Stewart Street, so that often pedestrians who funnel through this area, from the parking areas nearby, must be very alert to vehicles avoiding main street traffic and travelling along Stewart.

The proposal is re-align the crosswalk in this location so that it leads directly onto Linoberg. The existing sidewalk will be widened and made more colorful by including artwork on the street itself. This will have multiple benefits, including— visually alerting drivers that something is happening in this area (seeing the artwork) and creating better spacing of the crosswalk, by moving it into the intersection, which will make pedestrians more visible to drivers.

This will also be a chance to showcase local artists and potentially tell part of Sonora’s story.

Partner: Tuolumne County Arts Council

3. Install unique signage
An important element for a downtown is directional signage. There are many things that folks are looking for including shopping opportunities, parking, public restrooms and parks, among other items. This need to direct folks is obvious, as evidenced downtown and on our sidewalks by the proliferation of A-frame type signage.

Businesses attempt to communicate with customers regarding their location, wares, specials, etc.

This project can help explore a more effective way to direct pedestrians to the various destinations outlined above.

Signage is anticipated on either end of Linoberg.

Partner: Downtown Businesses
Goal: Utilize Partnerships to Enhance Public Spaces

1. Install Overhead Shade Solution
Both the Vision Sonora and Linoberg Refined Concepts plans recognized the need to provide shade on Linoberg during the warm months of May-September. Anchors for shade sails has been previously explored as a way to accomplish this goal. The ability to install and remove the sails fairly easily is an important aspect of this improvement.
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Additionally, being sensitive to sight lines to the businesses on Stewart (Old Town Sonora bldg.) street is important in the design of this solution.

Partner: Business owners/Community

2. No Smoking
As a City, when we encourage the gathering of community members, it is important that we recognize that we may get a broad spectrum of folks, including children and potentially individuals with health considerations. For this reason, and in light of the feedback that Blue Zones Project captured from over one thousand one hundred (1,100) survey participants, it is recommended that this area be designated as a No Smoking zone.

Partner: Blue Zones Project

3. Coordinate Public Art Display
Linoberg currently hosts an installation of historic images on the south wall. During the March 2023 design charrette, the community expressed a strong desire to build upon this initial effort with something more impactful.

There were voices in favor of a single, permanent installation and voices in favor of periodic, rotating, temporary exhibits. One of the ideas that emerged from the March workshops was to provide a permanent armature or structure upon which the temporary exhibits could be installed.

This is the approach that is preferred to move forward with, considering the limited budget for this project. Of note, this strategy allows the City to provide the space or initial improvement and then work with a partner to coordinate on-going efforts.

Partner: Tuolumne County Arts Council/Visit Tuolumne County

4. Consider closing Stewart (or Shepherd) street for Farmers Market on Saturday (7am-12pm) The Farmers Market has been a staple in downtown Sonora for over two decades. The market is at capacity and can’t consider growing unless it moves to an alternate location, or the City creatively makes more space. The Farmers Market draws hundreds of people downtown every Saturday from May to October.

This request seeks approval to close Stewart or Shepherd, with associated detour route as an experiment for the opening Market next year, May 2025.

Partners: Blue Zones Project, Visit Tuolumne County, Sonora Chamber 77 Item A.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Duration
The demonstration projects are anticipated to be on a 12–18-month timeline. Staff will be monitoring and managing the activities on a day-to-day basis, but feel a longer commitment is needed to understand the impacts, benefits and modifications necessary for successful long-term implementation.

FISCAL IMPACT:

During the budget process the City Council set aside $50,000 to ensure that progress is made in delivering downtown enhancements on Linoberg Street. The aforementioned projects will not exceed this budget and the City anticipates that partner agencies may be able to contribute to individual projects as well. For example, Visit Tuolumne County has given Sonora Chamber $7,500 towards community art. This represents a potential partnership with the project for either the crosswalk enhancement or the rotating art installations. This is provided as an example only, as no agreements are in place at this time.

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A- Linoberg/Stewart Street images
Attachment B- Conceptual mockups
Attachment C- Blue Zones Project presentation
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan
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Attachment A
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Refined Concept Report: What Makes A Great
Downtown?
 Safe, welcoming, pedestrian friendly streets
 Prioritize pedestrians
 Closure of streets for pedestrian use only (Linoberg)  Use of curb extensions to provide pedestrians with more prominence, visibility and access to a crosswalk
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 Improve pedestrian walkway on Stewart St. at Linoberg East  Remove one parking spot
 Add protective barrier(s)– seeAttachmentA,planter;Marble blocks  Allow12-18monthsto collectfeedback frombusinessowners, communitymembers, and visitors

SUGGESTED DEMONSTRATION PROJECT
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Stewart St. at Linoberg
 Remove one parking
spot
 Add crosswalk art
 Add street art to extend
the width of Linoberg
across Stewart
 Add garbage can corral
and remove cans from
sidewalks
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STEWART ST AT THEALL
 Remove one parking
spot
 Add community
space/curb
extension
 Add crosswalk and
street art
 Move trash cans
from sidewalk to
street level
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LOADING ZONE – STEWART AT LINOBERG
 Remove one parking
spot
 Extend loading zone
 Add loading zone signs
 Allow a minimum of 45
days to collect
feedback
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Temporary Community Crosswalk & Street Art:
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Removable overhead shades:
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 Designate Linoberg as a
smoke-free, vape-free space
 Over 1,200 survey
respondents
 Nearly 70% support
smoke & vape free space
 Install signage
SMOKE-FREE, VAPE-FREE LINOBERG ST.
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Wall mounted or hanging with brackets.

No Smoking/No Vaping Signs:
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Community Wall Art:
• Collaborate with local artists and historians
• Collage of historic photos – individual or combined on a tapestry? • Adaptable approach that allows for a broad spectrum of potential uses/themes 89 Item A.

Wayfinding Signs:
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DATA COLLECTION POINTS
BZP will gather data prior to implementation of the project, as well as throughout the length of the demonstration:

1. Number of pedestrians crossing at Linoberg and Theall crosswalks

2. Number of pedestrians crossing outside of crosswalk

3. Number of pedestrians walking on the street due to garbage cans on sidewalks

4. Number of bicyclists

5. Number of vehicles

6. Number of vehicles failing to stop at stop signs

7. Number of vehicles attempting to drive West on Theall

8. Number of vehicle U-turns between Linoberg and Theall

9. Number of vehicles parked in Yellow Loading Zone at Diamondback

10.Community surveys
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Administrative Services Department Report for July 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the Administrative Services Department Report for July 2024 (FY24/25) DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 11, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Update, August-September 2024 The following activities were undertaken by the Community Development Department:

DAILY ACTIVITIES
 Answer Phones
 Staff Office hours
 Issue Permits
 Conduct Inspections

SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
Special Event Permits for the following Community Events:

1. Turkey Trot (Adventist Health)

FARMERS MARKET
 Every Saturday through October 12, only 5 markets are left.

LINOBERG STREET
 This item is on the September 16, 2024, City Council agenda for consideration.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
 Irma Gowin is no longer with CSG.
 Thomas Mlady will be taking her place beginning 9.12.24 (He will work 1x per week, Thursdays).

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) MANAGEMENT
 Quarterly Report submitted with reimbursements totaling $69,365.  Begin work to close out CDBG project (acquisition of fire engines and supporting apparatus). 94 Item B.

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CALOES PROJECT
 Lighting plan reviewed and approved.
 Extension request granted—new project delivery date is June 2025.

PER CAPITA (STATE PARKS) GRANT
 Project Status Report submitted identifying projected delivery and expenditures.  Pickleball/Basketball court—Staff reviewed preliminary design documents and provided comment. Bid documents to follow approved designs. Fall project bid is anticipated with construction potentially being delayed until Spring 2025.

STOCKTON-WASHINGTON CORRIDOR PROJECT
 Staff is submitting final paperwork for the project and pursuing reimbursements for project expenditures.

ORDINANCE UPDATE(S)
 Updated Transient Use Permit Application is available on the City website. Staff has fielded calls from the community with interest in submitting the required paperwork. Our first application has been received and it is currently being processed.
 First draft of new Encroachment Ordinance reviewed internally by staff and stakeholders. The draft ordinance will go to the Planning Commission, public outreach will be held and ultimately it will come to City Council for consideration. The encroachment ordinance will govern activities in City right of way, such as outdoor dining, live music, outdoor landscaping, decorations, speakers, trash bins, etc.

PLANNING COMMISSION
 September 9 meeting—new Vice-Chair elected, Nathan Morales. Next Planning Commission meeting is proposed to be moved to Tuesday, October 15th at 5:30pm.  Anticipated Design Review application review for 359 Hospital Road.

USE PERMIT
Received a new Use permit application for 55 W. Stockton Road. Additional details next month after staff has reviewed.
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HOUSING ELEMENT
 Final Draft comments received from Housing and Community Development (HCD). Staff and consultants working to address comments and re-submit for approval. Likely on Council agenda for September 2024.

CALAVERAS STREET PARKING
 Legal counsel provided an amended lease agreement to incorporate two additional locations for parking on Calaveras Street. Staff working with property owner to bring a plan for construction of the new parking areas to Council for consideration of approval in October. 96 Item B.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 5, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Aimee New, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Fire Department – Monthly Report – August 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the Fire Department Monthly Report – August 2024.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Receive the Fire Department Monthly Report – August 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

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1. City of Sonora Fire Department responded to 163 calls for service in August 2024.

2. Sonora City units responded to emergency calls as follows:
111 - Building fire 1
121 - Fire in mobile home used as fixed residence 2
131 - Passenger vehicle fire 4
142 - Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire 1
143 - Grass fire 2
321 - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 107 322 - Motor vehicle accident with injuries 4
324 - Motor vehicle accident with no injuries. 2
411 - Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 1
412 - Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 2
462 - Aircraft standby 1
550 - Public service assistance, other 1
551 - Assist police or other governmental agency 2
553 - Public service 4
554 - Assist invalid 2
561 - Unauthorized burning 1
611 - Dispatched & cancelled en route 13
622 - No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 4 653 - Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle 1
730 - System malfunction, other 4
733 - Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 1
735 - Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 2
745 - Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional 1 Total 163

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

4. The average response time during the month: 4:35

5. Automatic or mutual aid given: 58
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CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Sonora Police Department Monthly Report
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Monthly Report for August 2024.

BACKGROUND:

Each month, the Sonora Police Department reports on general police activity for the previous month. This list is not all-inclusive and is guided by City Council interest. The reporting format allows for a comparison of activity with the prior month and with the same period during the previous year.

The City is divided into two areas of responsibility, each monitored by our two Police Sergeants. The Sergeants monitor their assigned areas and proactively apply problem-solving community policing principles to address crime trends and other quality-of-life concerns related to public safety.

Most categories in our report reflect criminal case investigation reporting, providing a comprehensive view of our law enforcement efforts. However, it's important to note that these categories primarily indicate the number of criminal cases investigated, rather than the actual number of incidents occurring in the City. Select categories, such as Larceny and Homeless Activity, have dual reporting numbers which reflect both the number of reported occurrences and the number of criminal case investigations. Similarly, the Total Phone Calls / 911 Calls category reflects the number of 911 calls included in the total number of incoming calls to the Sonora Police Department in a given month, offering a more nuanced understanding of our emergency response.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The chart below summarizes activities for July 2024.

Activity August 2024 July 2024 August 2023
Total Incidents 1,199 1,099 1,160
Calls for Service 826 800 753
Officer Initiated 373 299 407
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Total Arrests 33 34 35
Felony Arrests 11 7 12
Misd. Arrests 22 27 23
Total Reports 115 108 117
Parking Citations 28 12 8
Moving Citations 22 25 24
Domestic Violence 1 6 5
Larceny Inc./Inv. 21 22 6
Total Collisions/Inv. 29/10 24/8 27
Homeless Activity 139/20 139/18 128/20
Animal Calls 27 24 46
Public Intox and UID 4 8 6
DUI Arrests 2 5 2
Total Phone Calls /
911 Calls
2,181/830 2,365/416 ------------------
Average Per Day 70 76 ------------------
Vehicle Releases 9 3 5
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS (3):
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Crimes by Area Report:

Area 1 Supervisor Report
Area 2 Supervisor Report.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Homelessness Issues, Training, and Retention 101
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Area 1 Supervisor Report August 2024
Neighborhood Watch:

ELKS HILL:
 No updated activity
SONORA KNOWLES:
 No updated activity.

Case(s) for discussion:
24-847- On 08/30/2024, at approximately 0114 hours, officers were dispatched to a report of a verbal argument in the Walmart parking lot. The victim told officers that he was attacked by another male wielding an axe handle. The suspect was located on scene and arrested pursuant to California Penal Code 245-Assualt with a deadly weapon.
24-741- On 08/01/2024, at approximately 1816 hours, officers contacted a male sitting on a bench on North Washington St. During the consensual encounter, officers observed a black backpack near the subject. The subject admitted the backpack belonged to him and allowed officers to search the pack.

Inside the backpack, officers located a fixed blade knife and a double-edged bayonet. The suspect was arrested pursuant to California Penal Code 21310-Carying a Dagger.

Investigations:
 Investigations is working on a search warrant concerning a stalking case.

Range:
 Range qualification is scheduled for September 25th.
 1 Corporal and 2 Officers have been added to the range staff to assist with training and qualifications.

Fleet:
 We will be working on transitioning the chargers to unmarked units to use for administrative and training purposes.
 The new Durango pursuit vehicles have been issued to officers and are now in service.

Property and Evidence:
 No updated activity
Respectfully submitted, Sergeant Eric Nygard
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Area 2 Monthly Report
August 2024
Neighborhood Watch:

MYERS HILL:
 No updated activity.

NORTH STEWART:
 No updated activity.

HIGHLAND VIEW:
 No updated activity
Case(s) for discussion:
24-845- Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving with no headlights during the hours of darkness. During their investigation, Officers developed probable cause to search the vehicle. Officers located multiple bags of packaged marijuana for sale as well as prescription pills, and suspected cocaine.

Also located during the search was a scale and small Ziploc baggies. The driver was arrested for possession of controlled substance, and sales of a controlled substance. 24-821- Officers located a male in the parking lot of Gold Country gas with an open container of alcohol.

Officers contacted the male and as they were attempting to identify him, the male fled from the Officer on foot. The male subject was later located and apprehended after a K-9 deployment. The male was arrested for delaying and obstructing a peace officer, open container in public, and multiple warrants from outside agencies.

K-9:
 The Sonora PD K-9 Handler has continued to utilize his partner for narcotics and has had positive results. The K-9 team had their first apprehension after a subject fled from them on foot.  The K-9 team is actively training twice a month and this past month they worked on water deployments.
 The bite suit and sleeve that was purchased by The Friends of Sonora Police Department, has been received. The suit is crucial when training our K9 unit and provides safety to the agitator.

Reserves/Volunteers:
 Sonora PD is currently working on two backgrounds for our Volunteer Program. They will be completed soon; we look forward to adding two more Volunteers to our program. We have received more interest in the unit and are hoping to hold interviews soon.  We did not hold a meeting this month due to schedule conflicts but will be holding one in the month of September.
 The high school football season has started, and the Volunteers and Explorers have been working parking details. They are charging $5.00 per vehicle and have been very successful. The money goes back into the units for training and equipment.

Explorers:
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 We are actively trying to recruit new Explorers for our program. We have a lot of interest but have not received any new applications.
 We did not hold a meeting this month due to schedule conflicts but will be holding one in the month of September.

Recruitment:
 The Epic Recruitment video has been completed and is in the final approval stages.  We have one applicant in background and are hopeful to get them into the Police Academy in September. We have one opening for patrol and are hoping the Epic Recruitment video will help with getting lateral applicants.

Training:
 There were no specialized training schools for the month of August.  In-house training is continually being held during briefings.

Respectfully Submitted,
Sgt. Dominic Bertalotto
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CITY OF SONORA 94 N. WASHINGTON STREET, SONORA, CA 95370 P: (209) 532-4541

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: September 16, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Mike Lagomarsino, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT: Receive the Sonora Public Works Department Monthly Report for August 2024 RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the Sonora Public Works Department Monthly Report for August 2024.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Events
 Participated in the required driver training program.

Streets
 Loaded and hauled Five pay piles from city streets.
 Completed the annual painting of (NO PARKING) and (LOADING ZONE) curbs throughout the city.  Continued with the yearly painting of street markings throughout the city.  Started pressure washing of downtown sidewalks.
 Spent several days pot-holing City Streets.
 Returned numerous shopping carts to businesses abandoned on City Streets.  Continued with weed abatement program on city streets.  Weed-trimmed several sidewalks throughout the city.
 Started sanding and repainting all city trash can receptacle metal lids.  Spent several days removing leaf piles in streets left by residents around the city.  Made repairs to a streetlight on Corte Del Encino Drive.  Performed roadside trash removal on several roads throughout the city.  Made numerous repairs to city sidewalks.
 Removed a large broken limb from a tree on Gold Street.  Repaired hand railing on the sidewalk on Restano Way.  Clearance pruned trees and vegetation on several city streets.  Removed and disposed of a deceased deer on HWY 49.

Facilities
 Removal of graffiti in the Farmers Market restrooms on several occasions.  Spent several days completing a large work order for the Sonora Police Department. 105
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
 Monthly inspection of playground equipment at Rotary Park.  Used a blower to clean city lots weekly.
 Continued with weed spraying in City Parks and Landscapes.  Made repairs to several irrigation systems in city landscapes.

Storm Drains
 Inspected a large drainage pipe on Shaws Flat for a potential sinkhole issue.

Cemeteries
 Continuing with annual weed spraying at Mountain Shadow Cemetery.  Removed a large, downed limb at Mt Shadow Cemetery.
 Daily-Check of messages at Mountain Shadow Cemetery, and return calls as needed.  Daily Cleaning of irrigation filters during irrigation season.  Marked out plots as requested by the Funeral Home as needed.  Set headstones as requested by the Funeral Home.
 Mowed, and edged lawns weekly during spring and summer months.

Miscellaneous
 Daily-unlock, and service of all public restrooms.
 Put up weekly event banners downtown.
 Garbage collection, twice a week, in all City parking lots, Landscapes, and Parks.  Monthly fleet vehicle inspections.
 Twice weekly- Run Street sweeper early morning on a rotating street schedule throughout the city.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness 106
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