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
CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Agenda
Monday, January 05, 2026
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on January 5, 2026 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 www.sonoraca.com.
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 Andy Merrill
Council Members Bess Levine, Stephen Opie, Mark Plummer City Administrator Chris Gorsky
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 Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section § 54957.6): Agency Designated Representatives:
Chris Gorsky, City Administrator; Employee Organization: Sonora Fire Fighters Association (SFFA).
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 the Ceremonial Swearing-In and Reading of the Oath for the City’s Newly Appointed Fire Captain Eric Schlarb; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief.
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. 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
A. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 01-05-2026-A Accepting Unanticipated Revenue of $2,100 from the 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Award 7FG25711, Appropriating the Funds for Eligible Expenditures, Approving a 50% Local Match of $2,100 from Fund 730, and Authorizing the Fire Chief to Approve All Required Documents to Accept the Grant; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief.
B. Consider Adoption of Resolution 01-05-2026-B, Updating the Job Descriptions for the Police Corporal and Administrative Services Officer; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.
C. Consider Approval of the City of Sonora’s Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund Report as presented for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator, Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.
14. NEW BUSINESS
A. Receive an Update on Current and Future Parking Lot Projects in the City of Sonora; Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.
B. Consider Approval of Task Order No. 26-07 for Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) to Prepare a 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant Application for the Development of the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator, Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.
C. Consider Approval of Task Order No. 26-08 for Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) to Provide Engineering Services for the Lyons Parking Lot Improvements; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator, Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.
15. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
16. 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: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Receive the Ceremonial Swearing-In and Reading of the Oath for the City’s Newly Appointed Fire Captain Eric Schlarb
RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the Ceremonial Swearing-In and Reading of the Oath for the City’s Newly Appointed Fire Captain Eric Schlarb.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Sonora conducted an internal recruitment process for the classification of Fire Captain to fill a vacancy created by a recent promotion. Eric Schlarb successfully completed all required components of the selection process, including an interview panel, presentation, and static simulation evaluated by outside proctors, prior to being appointed to the position.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
Eric was Born in the Bay Area. His Family moved to Arnold, CA when he was in grade school. During High School, Eric joined the Ebbetts Pass Fire District as a fire cadet. There, he discovered a love for the fire service and knew he was going to make it his career.
After graduation, Eric became a firefighter for the CDF and attended Columbia College, where he received his EMT certification and pursued a degree in fire technology. Eric worked two seasons with CDF and attended Columbia during the off seasons.
In 2004, Eric was hired by the Ebbetts Pass Fire District as a full-time firefighter. During that time with EPFD, Eric completed his Degree in Fire Technology. Eric was in charge of the district's power equipment program, repairing equipment such as chainsaws. He also oversaw the yearly power equipment budget.
Eric worked part-time for Masarie Construction, working residential construction on his days off, so he also brings trade experience to our department.
In 2014, Eric was hired by the Riverside County Fire Department (Cal Fire) and was assigned as a Firefighter II at Station 37 in Desert Hot Springs. He assisted with the training burn cadre during live burn training. Eric took an Engineering promotion in 2020 in the Tuolumne-Calaveras Ranger Unit to return to his home area. While working 4 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 in TCU, Eric was certified as a C faller and assisted the Tuolumne/Calaveras ranger unit with chainsaw operation and tree-felling training.
Eric says he was happy to earn a position with the City of Sonora. He is excited to work for a smaller, more family and community-oriented fire department, where everyone knows one another and treats each other like family.
In his free time, Eric enjoys going camping with his wife, fly fishing, and Hunting.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention
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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: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 01-05-2026-A Accepting Unanticipated Revenue of $2,100 from the 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Award 7FG25711, Appropriating the Funds for Eligible Expenditures, Approving a 50% Local Match of $2,100 from Fund 730, and Authorizing the Fire Chief to Approve All Required Documents to Accept the Grant
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 01-05-2026-A Accepting Unanticipated Revenue of $2,100 from the 2025 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Award 7FG25711, Appropriating the Funds for Eligible Expenditures, Approving a 50% Local Match of $2,100 from Fund 730, and Authorizing the Fire Chief to Approve All Required Documents to Accept the Grant.
BACKGROUND:
The VFA Grant Program provides financial assistance to Fire Departments for the purpose of improving firefighting capability, firefighter safety, and emergency response effectiveness.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
Earlier in the year, the City Council accepted an award from the Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) Grant Program for $27,970 to support the purchase of firefighting equipment. Subsequent to that action, the City was notified of the availability of additional funding through the grant program, consisting of remaining program funds.
The City has now been awarded $2,100 in VFA grant funds, which were not included in the adopted budget and therefore constitute unanticipated revenue. Acceptance of the VFA Grant requires a 50% local match in the amount of $2,100, resulting in a total project amount of $4,200. These funds will be used to support the purchase of structural and wildland firefighting equipment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The VGA grant award provides $2,100 in unanticipated revenue. A required 50% local match of $2,100 will be funded from Fund 730, which consists of revenues from Code 5 fire deployments and is designated for grant match purposes. Fund 730 currently has an approximate balance of $144,000, which is sufficient to cover the required match. There is no impact to the General Fund.
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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 ATTACHMENTS:
Grant agreement
Budget worksheet
USDA AD-1048
Resolution No. 01-05-2026-A
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness. 7 Item A.
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Fund Amount Fund Account # Amount
710 2,100.00 710 51120 4,200.00
730 2,100.00
Total $4,200.00 Total $4,200.00
Authorization
6000 45010
City Administrator
(Date)
Entered By:
(Date)
Transaction Date
Document Number
(Date)
Department Head
Finance Director
(Date)
(Date)
To Budget for Unanticipated Revenues from the Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant award + City Matching Funds and Safety Supply Expenditures.
REQUIRED: Please provide justification to support the need for the budget transfer.
Finance Use Only
Transfer From
Department
6000
Account #
59999
Transfer To
Department
6000
City of Sonora
Budget Transfer Request Form
Date FY25-26
Budget Transfer #
Administrative Services - Finance
Fiscal Year
Department
1/5/2026
Fire Department
(Date)
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-05-2026-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SONORA APPROVING THE DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION AGREEMENT #7FG25711 FOR SERVICES FROM THE DATE OF LAST SIGNATORY ON PAGE 1 OF THE AGREEMENT TO JUNE 30, 2026, UNDER THE VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSISTANCE GRANT PROGRAM OF THE COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1978.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sonora that said council does hereby approve the Agreement with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection dated as of the last signatory date on page 1 of the Agreement, and any amendments thereto. This Agreement provides for an award, during the term of this Agreement, under the Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant Program of the Cooperative Fire Assistance Act of 1978, during the State Fiscal Year 2025-26, up to and no more than the amount of $4,200.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Fire Chief, Brittan Gregory, of the City of Sonora Fire Department, be and hereby is authorized 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 of the City of Sonora, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 5th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Nays:
Absent:
Signature, Sonora City Mayor
Ann Segerstrom, Mayor
Printed Name and Title
CERTIFICATION OF RESOLUTION
Attest:
I, Tracy Skelly, City Clerk of the City of Sonora, County of Tuolumne California, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original Resolution Number 01-05-2026-A.
Witness my hand and the seal of the City of Sonora on this 5th day of January 2026.
OFFICIAL SEAL
City Clerk , City of Sonora
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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: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Christopher Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution 01-05-2026-B, Updating the Job Descriptions for the Police Corporal and Administrative Services Officer positions.
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Adoption of Resolution 01-05-2026-B, Updating the Job Descriptions for the Police Corporal and Administrative Services Officer.
BACKGROUND:
Police Corporal Job Description
The current Police Corporal job description includes an experience requirement stating that candidates must have “two years, which must be with the City of Sonora,” and “Completion of one (1) year in a special assignment within the Sonora Police Department.” This language was originally intended to ensure that candidates for the Corporal position were familiar with the City’s operations, policies, and community.
However, the Sonora Police Department currently employs several newer officers who possess significant prior law enforcement experience from other agencies but have not yet reached two years of service with the City.
Under the current requirement, these qualified and experienced officers are ineligible for consideration, which limits the available pool of candidates for this critical leadership role.
Following discussions with the Chief of Police, it has been recommended that the City remove the “two years which must be with the City of Sonora” and “Completion of one (1) year in a special assignment within the Sonora Police Department” portions of the education and experience requirement. This revision will allow the department to consider all qualified applicants based on their overall law enforcement experience, skills, and demonstrated leadership ability—regardless of tenure with the City.
Administrative Services Officer
The Administrative Services Officer job description is proposed to be updated to better reflect the duties currently performed in the position. Over time, the role has evolved to include expanded responsibility for human resources and statutory City Clerk functions, in addition to administrative services responsibilities. 19 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 Updating the job description will ensure that the classification accurately reflects the current scope of work and responsibilities.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
The proposed update to the Police Corporal job description is corrective in nature and resolves an inconsistency introduced during a prior revision. The corrected language ensures clarity, consistency, and equitable application of promotional eligibility requirements and is supported by Police Department leadership. The proposed change has been shared with the Sonora Police Officers Association (SPOA) for review and concurrence prior to Council consideration.
The Administrative Services Officer job description update ensures accuracy and transparency in classification documentation and supports effective recruitment and succession planning. Neither update results in changes to salary ranges, bargaining unit status, or position allocations.
This change aligns with the City’s broader recruitment goals of attracting a diverse and qualified pool of candidates for key positions by focusing on relevant experience and demonstrated performance rather than rigid tenure-based prerequisites.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with approval of the updated job descriptions. Any future recruitment or promotional actions will be conducted within existing budget appropriations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 01-05-2026-B
Draft Police Corporal Job Description
Draft Administrative Services Officer Job Description CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 20 Item B.
RESOLUTION 01-05-2026-B
A RESOLUTION OF THE SONORA CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE UPDATED
JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR THE POLICE CORPORAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER
POSITIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sonora has the authority to establish and approve employee classifications and job descriptions for City positions; and WHEREAS, the City of Sonora recognizes the importance of attracting a diverse and qualified pool of candidates for key leadership positions within municipal government and public safety; and WHEREAS, the current job description for the position of Police Corporal includes an experience requirement specifying “two years which must be with the City of Sonora” and “Completion of one (1) year in a special assignment within the Sonora Police Department”, which has limited the eligibility of otherwise qualified and experienced officers; and
WHEREAS, the Administrative Services Officer job description has been updated to accurately reflect the current scope of duties performed in the position, including expanded responsibility for human resources administration and statutory City Clerk functions; and
WHEREAS, the proposed job description updates do not modify compensation, position allocations, or bargaining unit status, and are administrative and corrective in nature; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sonora seeks to enhance recruitment efforts by prioritizing relevant professional experience and demonstrated leadership abilities over rigid tenure-based prerequisites;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Sonora does hereby approve the updated Police Corporal job description.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Sonora City Council at a meeting held by the City Council on the 5
th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Ann Segerstrom, Mayor, City of Sonora
ATTEST:
Tracy Skelly, City Clerk, City of Sonora
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JOB DESCRIPTION
OCTOBER 2021
JANUARY 2026
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
POLICE CORPORAL
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, leads, oversees, and performs law enforcement and related services to safeguard the lives, property, and constitutional rights of citizens in the City. Patrol assigned areas, respond to crime and accident scenes, emergency situations, and requests for assistance. Detect, apprehend, and arrest violators of the law; enforce State, Federal, and Local laws. Enforce City and County ordinances, perform comprehensive criminal investigation work and a variety of specialized duties, as assigned. The Corporal is expected to act in the capacity of a Sergeant, performing supervisory responsibilities in the absence of, or at the direction of the Sergeant, and provide field supervision of patrol activities, as assigned. This has been created to provide opportunities for advancement and are intended as internal promotions only.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from the Police Sergeant. Exercises direct and general supervision over sworn and non-sworn staff on an assigned shift in the absence of a Police Sergeant.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
The classification represents the first level of supervision in the law enforcement series, in the absence of, or direction of the Sergeant. An incumbent in this class supervises officers engaged in a well-defined departmental activity on a part-time operational basis. Incumbents perform a full range of supervisory and training activities.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
A Corporal becomes involved in a variety of activities while responding to public requests for service and crime prevention, detection, and apprehension. Prepares and files police reports of crimes and other incidents. Is assigned geographical areas in police cars equipped with special equipment for the purpose of controlling traffic, preventing crimes and disturbances of the peace, and for the arrest of persons who violate criminal statutes.
Notes suspicious persons and reports activities to their superior officers. Report hazards and disperse unruly crowds at gatherings. Renders First Aid and CPR at accidents and investigates the cause and results of accidents. Directs traffic around accidents, fires, and other disruptions. Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with local ordinance and federal rules and regulations.
Warns, cites, or arrests persons violating local ordinance and state law. 22 Item B.
Police Corporal
Conducts preliminary investigations of disturbances, prowlers, burglaries, thefts, holdups, vehicle accidents, and the enforcement of City, County, State and Federal laws. Maintains discipline and ensures that department rules and policies are followed. Assists officers in follow-up investigations.
Reviews reports submitted by officers.
Provides in-service training to police officers and support staff. Provide post-academy on-the-job instruction and evaluation to newly hired department employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Department organization, policies, and directives, after instruction. Modern principles, practices, and procedures used in law enforcement. Federal, state, county, and city laws and ordinances. Recent legislation and court decisions affecting law enforcement. Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in court and laws of arrest.
Criminal investigation techniques and procedures, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, fingerprinting and photography.
Geography of the city, county, and specific areas of assignment. Traffic accident investigation procedures and techniques. Traffic and crowd control techniques.
Crime scene preservation and investigation methods and techniques. Proper care and use of police weapons.
Record-keeping techniques.
Principles of supervision and training.
Ability to:
Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence. Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action. Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing. Schedule, organize and supervise the work of subordinates. Use interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Observe, record, and recall accurately information, direction, or complaints given toor received from supervisors, citizens, or suspects, even after long periods of time. Use and care for safety equipment and departmental equipment, including officebusiness machines and computers.
Administer First Aid and CPR.
Work irregular hours.
Education/Experience/Licenses and Certifications:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Three years’ experience in law enforcement work, two of which must be with the City of Sonora. Completion of one (1) year in a special assignment within the Sonora Police Department. Must be a full-time non-probationary employee of the City of Sonora at the time of appointment. At date of application filing, must be a high school graduate or possess a GED equivalent. 23 Item B.
Police Corporal
At date of appointment, must possess a valid California Driver’s License, current FirstAid card, and current CPR card.
At date of appointment, must possess a valid California P.O.S.T. approved Police Basic Academy Completion Certificate.
Possess a minimum of 150 hours of POST-certified in-service training (basic Academy hours would not apply).
Possess a minimum of 8 hours post certified Crisis Intervention Behavioral Health training. Within 12 months of promotion, successfully complete California POST supervisory course.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; maintain P.O.S.T. physical standards, including mobility, physical strength, and stamina to respond to emergency situations and apprehend suspects; vision to maintain firearms qualification and to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone or radio. The job involves fieldwork requiring frequent walking on uneven terrain and climbing and descending structures to access crime scene and to identify problems or hazards.
Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate police services equipment. Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and climb to perform work and inspect work sites. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects necessary to perform job functions.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work indoors and outdoors, and are exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The principal duties of this class are performed in a police environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases. 24 Item B.
Administrative Services Officer
JANUARY 2026
FLSA: EXEMPT
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES OFFICER/CITY CLERK
DEFINITION
Under general direction, performs a variety of technical and professional duties and services for City administration including, human resources functions, such as employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification, training and development, benefits administration, equal opportunity and affirmative action compliance, and risk management. Ensures compliance with established federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines. Serves as the City's filing officer to the Fair Political Practices Commission.
Coordinates activities with other city officials, departments and outside agencies and organizations; provides highly responsible and complex administrative support to City management and City Council and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Administrative Services Director and works closely with the City Administrator. Exercises functional and technical supervision over assigned administrative and clerical staff, including direction of work assignments, training, and performance evaluation, as assigned.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is a professional, confidential position and is a member of the Sonora Confidential Employees Association. It is a fully qualified, journey-level classification responsible for performing a broad range of advanced administrative, human resources, and City Clerk functions in support of City operations. Positions in this class require a comprehensive and authoritative understanding of assigned departmental or functional areas and regularly provide professional and technical support to executive management staff in the planning, implementation, and administration of programs, policies, and initiatives.
Incumbents perform complex professional, administrative, and technical assignments that require the frequent use of independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality, particularly in matters related to personnel, labor relations, risk management, and City governance.
Incumbents are expected to independently establish priorities, objectives, timelines, and work methods to achieve desired outcomes, identify and resolve operational issues, and make recommendations to executive management. The position requires a high level of professionalism, initiative, and accountability in delivering work products and services that support organizational effectiveness and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only)
The following duties are illustrative of the typical responsibilities of this classification. Not all incumbents will perform each duty listed, and duties may be modified, added, or reassigned to reflect organizational priorities, operational requirements, and evolving business practices. Provides professional-level administrative, human resources, and programmatic support across multiple functional areas, including personnel administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and compensation support, benefits administration, payroll coordination, workers’ compensation and risk management, performance management and employee improvement plans, Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) compliance, records retention, and statutory City Clerk functions. 25 Item B.
Administrative Services Officer
Assists in the development, implementation, and administration of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and City policies. Serves as Executive Secretary to the City Council and serves as the municipal filing officer for the purpose of fulfilling the statutory responsibilities of the City Clerk; prepares and publishes City Council public hearing notices, agendas, and informational packets. Performs statutory and operational City Clerk functions, including preparation, processing, and maintenance of official City records; agenda preparation and distribution; coordination and support of City Council, commission, and committee meetings; administration of elections-related activities; and ensures compliance with applicable legal, procedural, and retention requirements, with the support and assistance of the Deputy City Clerk.
Ensures City agreements and contracts comply with Risk Management Authority requirements; verifies execution and recording of contracts and other legal documents; ensures associated records are obtained; and coordinates publication of required public notices and ordinances. Oversees and administers the City’s public records request process, including receiving, tracking, coordinating, and responding to requests in compliance with the California Public Records Act; identifies requests requiring legal review and coordinates submission to the City Attorney prior to release. Processes and administers a broad range of personnel and employment-related documentation, including industrial injury and workers’ compensation claims, wage garnishments, claims against the City, employment and wage verifications, unemployment insurance claims, recruitment materials, and website updates, ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws, Government Code requirements, and City policies while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy. Attends and participates in professional and community meetings; stays current on issues relative to the field of administrative services; responds to and resolves sensitive and complex community and organization inquiries and complaints.
Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, city management and staff and the public. Inputs CalPERS retirement information and submits required retirement contributions to ensure accurate member reporting and timely payment; processes payroll adjustments as needed. Serves as a representative to the Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Management Association and ensures timely submission of reports, census, applications, etc. to same. Serves as a liaison to staff, responding to inquiries and providing information in support of effective employee relations.
Performs and conducts studies and special projects; collects and analyzes data; prepares draft reports to support departmental programs and makes recommendations for change in departmental procedures, policies, and programs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of human resources administration, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and equal employment opportunity principles; California labor and employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), wage and hour laws, and workplace safety requirements; risk management and workers’ compensation practices; and payroll administration principles and procedures.
Modern office management practices, procedures, and technologies, including the use of computer hardware, standard office equipment, and software applications such as word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and other business and records management systems. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and City policies and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility, including the Ralph M. Brown Act, California Public Records Act, and basic federal and California labor and employment laws. Methods of preparing and processing various records, reports, forms, and other documents specific to 26 Item B.
Administrative Services Officer
assigned program, department, or division.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation as applied to the preparation of professional correspondence, reports, and official records. Current principles, practices, and emerging developments related to public sector human resources and risk management, including changes in applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, including effectively and professionally interacting with the public, vendors, contractors, elected officials, and City staff with tact, diplomacy, and responsiveness.
Ability to:
Perform advanced and complex professional, technical, and administrative support work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, exercising sound independent judgment and discretion in the performance of assigned duties.
Understand the organization, functions, and operations of the City and relevant external agencies in order to effectively assume and carry out assigned responsibilities. Interpret, apply, and explain applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and City policies and procedures relevant to the assigned area of responsibility. Gather, analyze, interpret, summarize, and effectively present administrative, technical, and programmatic information and data, both orally and in writing.
Prepare, review, and present reports and written communications clearly, concisely, and accurately. Maintain accurate, complete, and secure records and information using modern electronic systems, software applications, and records management practices. Maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate discretion when handling and processing sensitive and confidential information.
Organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and competing tasks effectively; plan and organize work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines in a dynamic work environment. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and sound independent judgment within established policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive, professional, and effective working relationships with City officials, employees, elected officials, external agencies, vendors, and members of the public encountered in the course of work.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical and preferred way to obtain the required qualifications is outlined below:
• Associate’s degree with course work in public or business administration, risk management, or related field and/or five (5) years’ experience in risk management or human resource services. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, risk management, or related field and experience in a governmental setting is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
• None required. Professional human resources certification (e.g., IPMA-HR, PHR/SPHR, SHRMCP/SHRM-SCP) is desirable.
ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS
Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the classification.
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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: January 5th, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Christopher Gorsky, City Administrator
Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2025 Traffic Impact Mitigation Report RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Approval of the City of Sonora’s Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund Report as presented for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
California Government Code Title 7. Division 1. Chapter 5. Section 66006. requires that a local agency requiring the payment of a fee in connection with the approval of a development project make available to the public certain information for each fund or separate account established by the collection of such fees within 180 days after the last day of each fiscal year.
The information available to the public shall include:
1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund.
2. The amount of the fee.
3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund.
4. The amount of fees collected, and the interest earned.
5. An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
6. An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement and the public improvement remains incomplete.
7. A description of each interfund transfer or loan made from the account or fund.
8. The amount of refunds made.
The local agency shall review the information made available to the public at the next regularly scheduled public meeting, not less than 15 days after this information is made available to the public. 28 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 The Fiscal Year 2025 Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund Report is set forth in Attachment A. Project information related to the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund is listed in Attachment B. This report was made available to the public on December 15, 2025.
A complete copy of the report is available for review at City Hall Administration located at 94 N. Washington Street Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM and on the City’s website.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact to the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment “A” – Annual Report on Traffic Mitigation Fund FY 2025 Attachment “B” - Project Information Related to Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund Resolution 11-16-98
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
29 Item C.
Attachment A
Beginning Cash Balance July 1, 2024 1,157,836.58
Fees Collected 4,092.26
Interest Received 50,586.52
Ending Cash Balance June 30, 2025 1,212,515.36
Less encumbered amount (Signalization Sanguinette/Old Wards Ferry) (353,650.00) Net Funds Availbale for Projects 858,865.36
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees are collected pursuant to Chapter 3.50 of the Sonora Municipal Code established in 1991 and City Council Resolution 11-16-98-A which adopted Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees based on an Updated Study of County Wide Circulation Improvement Needs.
Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees for individual development projects are determined by the Community Development Director from Exhibit B (Fee Schedule) of Resolution 11-16-98-A. The number of new trips per day for the development project is determined from the Fee Schedule and multiplied by the escalated fee per trip at the time of the Building Permit application in accordance with Resolution 11-16-98-A.
There were no loans made from the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund during Fiscal Year 2025.
There were no refunds made from the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund during Fiscal Year 2025.
CITY OF SONORA
ANNUAL REPORT ON TRAFFIC IMPACT MITIGATION FUND
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
30 Item C.
ATTACHMENT B
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Traffic Impact Mitigation Fund Report This attachment addresses items 5) and 6) of the main report on the subject matter, and project expenditures listed on Attachment A
5) An identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended, and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the total percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees.
1. NONE
6) An identification of an approximate date by which the construction of the public improvement will commence if the local agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on an incomplete public improvement, and the public improvement remains incomplete. Projects listed under the County-wide Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program which are within the County are programmed by the County, and those projects which are within the City are programmed by the City, all based upon available funding. For those incomplete projects on the list of improvements which are within the City, the following projects are scheduled based upon available funding, environmental, and anticipated property acquisition:
2. Other signalization projects and projects listed in the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee program will be scheduled as traffic warrants are met and funding is available. 31 Item C.
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38 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: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Receive an Update on Current and Future Parking Lot Projects in the City of Sonora RECOMMENDATION:
Receive an Update on Current and Future Parking Lot Projects in the City of Sonora.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
This presentation will update the City Council on the following projects:
Church/Stewart Parking Lot Improvements Project
Lyons/Stewart Parking Lot Improvements Project
Farmers Market Sidewalk Enhancement Project
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact on the General Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
Upcoming Parking Lot and Sidewalk Repair Projects Presentation CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness. 39 Item A.
City of Sonora
Upcoming Parking Lot and Sidewalk Repair Projects
January 5, 2026
40 Item A.
Overview
• Church/Stewart Parking Lot
Improvements Project
• Lyons/Stewart Parking Lot
Improvements Project
• Farmers Market Sidewalk
Enhancement Project
41 Item A.
Church & Stewart
Street Parking Lot • Located on the SW corner of Church & Stewart St
• Purchased by City in FY23/24 for $126,638 • To Improve Parking Downtown and Opera Hall • 12 public parking stalls (1 ADA, 1 compact) • 4 parking stalls for the Stewart House development
• Requires expansion to meet City of Sonora
Municipal Code drive aisle width
• Full removal and replacement of asphalt and
base
• Demolish old structure • Protect trees in place • Free-standing wall to be partially removed to reduce height • City monument or art to be installed • Preliminary design was budgeted for in FY 25/26 and has begun
• Include sidewalk & curb ramp upgrades
around perimeter of lot
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44 Item A.
Church & Stewart Street
Parking Lot • Construction Cost = $510,000 • Budgeted as Part of the FY25/26 Budget $155,000 • $355,000 Funding Shortfall
• Added scope • Wall • Church Street roadway improvements • Sidewalk • Curb ramps • Potential to Reallocate Budget in FY25/26: • Elk Drive Repairs Under Budget by $93,000 • Sidewalk Repair & Maintenance $55,000 • Budget Savings to be presented at Mid-Year:
$105,000
• Use $102,000 of the $401,451 Citywide Road
Reconstruction Program
• These Budget Adjustments would Fund this
Project
45 Item A.
Lyons & Stewart St
Parking Lot • Located on NE Corner of Lyons & Stewart St • 52 current public parking stalls • 50 proposed public parking stalls • Requires 2 ADA stalls (Van Accessible) • Removal and replacement of asphalt and base
• New striping and pavement markings • No roadway reconstruction on Bradford • Design Funding: $175,000 • Task Order #26-08 for $63,599 requested • Construction Cost: $450,000 • Total Project Budget: $650,000 • Approved as part of the FY25/26 Adopted Budget
46 Item A.
Farmer’s Market
Sidewalk Enhancement • Sidewalk requires reconfiguration and repairs due to cracking
• In heavily trafficked area for users going to
Farmer’s Market
• Adjacent property owners utilize sidewalk for
ingress/egress • Requires redesign of parking area to avoid cars driving over existing sidewalk
• Ultimate Project Includes Sidewalk up to
Lyons Street
• Budgeted FY25/26 funds for design: $80,000 • Estimated FY 26/27 for construction:
$575,000
• ATP Cycle 8 Funding Opportunity
47 Item A.
Estimated Total Construction Cost
• Church & Stewart St Parking Lot
• Lyons & Stewart St Parking Lot
• Farmer’s Market Sidewalk
Enhancement
• $510,000
• $650,000
• $575,000
• TOTAL = $1.735M
48 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: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Task Order No. 26-07 for Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) to Prepare a 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant Application for the Development of the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project RECOMMENDATION:
Consider Approval of Task Order No. 26-07 for Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) to Prepare a 2027 Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 Grant Application for the Development of the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project. This project will provide important, community-supported active transportation improvements in downtown Sonora from public parking lots along S Stewart Street to the new transit hub and Gold Rush Path at S Green Street and SR 49.
BACKGROUND:
Many areas of Downtown Sonora currently lack continuous, safe, and ADA-compliant pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The need for this project was first documented in the City’s 2013 revitalization plan, Vision Sonora, where the public chose to convert Linoberg Street into a pedestrian-only facility as the #1 priority for the City.
Based on the findings of Vision Sonora, Tuolumne County Blue Zones spearheaded a three-day design charrette focused on gathering information from community members about permanently converting Linoberg Street to a pedestrian-only street and determining what steps should be taken toward making this vision a reality. Other concerns expressed by the public were specifically related to the lack of safety in walking or biking downtown, too narrow sidewalks with trash cans and propane tanks in the walking space, and safety concerns regarding crossing SR 49 and S Stewart Street.
The Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project builds upon and refines the concepts for Linoberg Street and extends the project area to/from logical termini, providing additional improvements outside of Linoberg Street and aligning the project to be competitive for ATP grant funding. The cost of design and construction is currently estimated at approximately $4.0 million, and without grant funds, this project is unlikely to be built in the near future.
The project will construct a new, continuous, safe, and ADA-compliant bicycle and pedestrian passage to/from public parking lots at the intersection of S Stewart and Bradford Street to the newly constructed transit hub and planned Gold Rush Path at the intersection of S Green Street and SR 49. This will be accomplished through improvements on three connecting streets: S Stewart Street, Linoberg Street, and S Green Street:
49 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 S Stewart Street from Bradford Street to Linoberg Street: Construct new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and Class III bikeway where none exists. Existing sidewalk will be removed, and a new, continuous, ADA-compliant curb, gutter, and sidewalk will be installed, along with the new, shared bike path. Existing obstacles will be removed/relocated, including propane tanks, trash cans, and utilities. The new facilities will increase walkable width and eliminate obstructions to safe, multimodal travel.
Linoberg Street from S Stewart Street to SR 49: Permanently close Linoberg Street to vehicular traffic, creating a pedestrian and bicycle (Class I) paseo and community event venue.
Linoberg Street from SR 49 to S Green Street: Remove on-street parking and create a pedestrian and bicycle (Class I) multi-use path. Include improvements that allow this stretch of roadway to be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic during community events.
S Green Street from Linoberg Street to Stockton: Construct new, ADA-compliant curb, gutter, sidewalk on one side of the street and a Class III bikeway where none exists. The new facilities will provide safe, multimodal access over Sonora Creek to the newly constructed transit hub and future Gold Rush Path.
In 2024, the City submitted an ATP Cycle 7 Small Project application for the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project. The application scored 93 points out of 100 and fell short by two (2) points of being funded. We believe this project is a strong candidate to compete for funding again.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
Under Dewberry’s City Engineering Services Contract for the City of Sonora, the Dewberry team will provide the engineering and grant writing services necessary to prepare the grant application and supporting documents for the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project ATP Cycle 8 grant application.
The ATP Cycle 8 Call for Projects is anticipated to be released mid-January 2026. Dewberry prepared an ATP Cycle 7 Small Project application for this project, which will be used as the basis for preparing the ATP Cycle 8 Medium Project application. With the transition from the small to medium project classification, it is anticipated that new application questions will need to be addressed, and the Cycle 7 application narratives will need to be modified to correspond to the Cycle 8 Medium Project scoring rubric. The ATP Cycle 8 Medium Project application will be due to the California Transportation Commission in mid-June 2026.
This Task Order includes:
Task 1 – Project Management
Biweekly check-ins with City staff on project progress General project management
Kick-off Meeting
50 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 Task 2 – Public Outreach
Assist the City with hosting one (1) public meeting
Task 3 – ATP Cycle 8 Medium Project Application
Application narratives
Preliminary design
Supporting documents
Quality assurance and quality control
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this engineering task order were approved by the City Council as part of the FY 2025/26 budget adopted on June 16, 2025. All costs associated with this item will be funded within the existing budget appropriation.
Approval of this item will have no additional fiscal impact on the General Fund beyond what was previously authorized.
ATTACHMENTS:
Task Order 26-07 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Grant Application CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness. 51 Item B.
December 30, 2025
City of Sonora
Attn: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
94 N. Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
Subject: Task Order No. 26-07 Active Transportation Program Cycle 8 Grant Application Dear Mr. Gorsky,
Thank you for the opportunity to prepare Task Order 26-07 to provide engineering and grant writing services to the City of Sonora for the preparation of an Active Transportation Program (ATP) Cycle 8 grant application for the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project.
Understanding
Under Dewberry Engineers City Engineering Services Contract for the City of Sonora, the Dewberry team (Dewberry) will provide the engineering and grant writing services necessary to prepare the grant application and supporting documents for the Sonora Moves – Downtown Plaza and Regional Connectivity Project ATP Cycle 8 grant application.
The ATP Cycle 8 Call for Projects is anticipated to be released mid-January 2026. Dewberry prepared an ATP Cycle 7 Small Project application for this project, which will be used as the basis for preparing the ATP Cycle 8 Medium Project application. With the transition from the small to medium project classification, it is anticipated that new questions will need to be addressed and the Cycle 7 application narratives will need to be modified to correspond to the Medium Project scoring rubric. The ATP Cycle 8 Medium Project application will be due midJune 2026.
Scope of Work
Task 1 –Project Management
• Biweekly check-ins with City staff on project progress • General Project Management
• Kick-off Meeting
Task 2 – Public Outreach
• Assist the City with hosting one (1) public meeting.
Task 3 – ATP Cycle 8 Medium Project Application
• Application narratives
• Preliminary design
• Supporting documents
• QA/QC
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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: January 5, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Approval of Task Order No. 26-08 for Dewberry Engineers Inc. (Dewberry) to Provide Engineering Services for the Lyons Parking Lot Improvements RECOMMENDATION:
Consider approval of Task Order 26-08 for Engineering Services to prepare the design, project plans, construction estimate, and construction support to reconstruct the City-owned parking lot at the intersection of Lyons Street and N. Stewart Street.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Sonora plans to reconstruct a failing City-owned parking lot located on the Northeast corner of Lyons and South Stewart Street. The parking lot has deteriorated to a state that will require full removal and replacement of the existing asphalt and base. The parking lot has four (4) rows containing approximately 13 parking spaces each, for a total of 52 parking spaces. The existing conditions include one parking stall designated for handicapped parking, but it does not meet the current requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). During the reconstruction and reconfiguration of the parking lot, we will need to include at least two (2) ADA-compliant parking spaces, which will reduce the total number of parking spaces to 50 spaces.
DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:
The Lyons Parking Lot requires full reconstruction of the asphalt and base, which will trigger the need to add at least two (2) ADA-compliant stalls. New thermoplastic striping and pavement markings will also be added.
This Task Order includes:
Task 1 – Project Management
Biweekly check-ins with City staff on project progress General project management
Task 2 – Engineering Design
90% Improvement Plans, Specifications, and Engineers' Estimate Final Improvement Plans, Specifications, and Engineer's Estimate Task 3 – Bid Support
RFP and advertisement
Submittal and RFI review
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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 Task 4 – Construction Management
Up to 80 hours of on-site inspection
Daily logs and quantities
Photo album of construction progress
Record Drawings
This task order does not include the reconstruction of Bradford Street or the associated ADA curb ramps.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this engineering task order were approved by City Council as part of the FY 2025/26 budget adopted on June 16, 2025. All costs associated with this item will be funded within the existing budget appropriation. Approval of this item will have no additional fiscal impact on the General Fund beyond what was previously authorized.
ATTACHMENTS:
Task Order 26-08 Lyons Parking Lot Improvements – Engineering Services CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:
Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness. 55 Item C.
December 30, 2025
City of Sonora
Attn: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
94 N. Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
Subject: Task Order No. 26-08 Lyons Parking Lot Improvements - Engineering Services Dear Mr. Gorsky,
Thank you for the opportunity to prepare Task Order 26-08 to provide design, bid support, and construction management services for the Lyons Parking Lot Improvements.
Understanding
The City of Sonora plans to rehabilitate a failing parking lot located on the Northeast corner of Lyons and South Stewart Street. The parking lot has almost turned into gravel which will require full removal and replacement of the existing asphalt and base. The parking lot has approximately 4 rows each containing 13 total parking spaces for a total of 52 parking spaces, which will require 3 ADA parking stalls to become compliant. However, during the reconfiguration we will limit this parking area to 50 spaces to only need 2 ADA stalls.
The City of Sonora seeks to rehabilitate this parking lot with the following improvements:
• Removal and replacement of the existing parking lot surface. Replace with 3” HMA / 8” Aggregate Base.
• Re-stripe of all stalls and installation of pavement markings for ADA locations. • Include two (2) ADA compliant parking stalls with one being standard size and the other being accessible.
Scope of Work
Task 1 –Project Management
• Biweekly check-ins with City staff on project progress • General Project Management
Task 2 – Engineering Design (Utilizing field Visit and Google Aerial) • 90% Improvement Plans
• 90% Engineers Estimate
• 90% Specifications
• Final Improvement Plans
• Final Engineers Estimate
• Final Specifications
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