Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, July 20, 2026

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Agenda
Monday, July 20, 2026
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on July 20, 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 Christopher 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): 1 potential case; Tyler Summerset, Community Development Director.

B. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov. Code, 54956.9) Name of Case: Nunes v. City of Sonora, Tuolumne County Superior Case No. CV67840; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator; Christina Pritchard, City Attorney

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 Presentation on Pioneer Community Energy’s (Pioneer) Planned Service Launch into the City of Sonora in October 2027; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator. 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

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 Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk.

B. Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for June 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
C. Consider Acceptance of Disbursements in the Amount of $200,059.34 and $229,285.86 for Payroll, Including Employee Salaries, Employer and Employee Taxes, Retirement Contributions, Miscellaneous Voluntary Employee Deductions, Holiday Pay, and Other Adjustments, Including Retro-Pay.

D. Consider and Accept the Quarterly Investment Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/26, for the Period Ending June 30, 2026; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator E. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 07-20-2026-A Approving the Salary Range Tables for Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator

14. QUARTERLY REPORTS
A. Receive the City of Sonora Administrative Services Department Report for the 4th Quarter of FY25/26; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

B. Receive the City of Sonora Community Development Department Quarterly Report for April, May, and June 2026; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

C. Receive City of Sonora Fire Department Quarterly Report for April, May and June 2026; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief.

D. Receive the City of Sonora Public Works Department Quarterly Report for April, May, and June of 2026; Matthew Lewallen, Public Works Supervisor.

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).
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
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: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Update and Planning for Pioneer Community Energy’s October 2027 Service Launch RECOMMENDATION:

Receive a Presentation on Pioneer Community Energy’s (Pioneer) Planned Service Launch into the City of Sonora in October 2027.

BACKGROUND:

Pioneer and the City of Sonora began conversations about the benefits of community choice aggregation (CCA) in general and Pioneer, more specifically beginning in 2024. On July 1, 2024, the Council voted to continue the process of assessing the feasibility of joining Pioneer by jointly commissioning an Impact Assessment Study (IAS) with Tuolumne County to determine the economic feasibility and optimal timing of joining Pioneer.

Results of the IAS were presented to the Sonora City Council at its meeting on December 16, 2024. The IAS confirmed joining Pioneer provides the community with potential multiple benefits, including customer choice, cost savings, community reinvestment and local control as elected officials comprise Pioneer’s Board of Directors.

Additionally, the study determined that the optimal time for service launch is October 2027.

On February 18, 2025, the Sonora City Council adopted Ordinance No. 902 and Resolution No. 02-18-2025-A, authorizing the implementation of a community choice aggregation (CCA) program in the City of Sonora, and Approving the Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy (“Pioneer”), Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program Under Public Utilities Code Section 366.2.

In compliance with Public Utilities Code (“PUC”) section 366(c)(3), Pioneer submitted its Implementation Plan and Statement of Intent to the CPUC on March 11, 2025, and the plan was approved on June 9, 2025, for an October 2027 launch date. On July 9, 2025, all required documentation was filed with the California Secretary of State and State Controller’s Office, for the City of Sonora to join Pioneer Community Energy’s JPA.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Results of the Summer 2024 Impact Assessment Study determined the optimal time for a service launch into expansion territories is October 2027. One of Pioneer’s strategic priorities is being a strong community partner and working collaboratively with the Sonora City Council to educate leadership and staff, stakeholders, and future 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 customers about Pioneer’s entry into the market. This includes developing and implementing a comprehensive education and outreach campaign that ensures a strong public understanding of Pioneer’s expansion into the area.

Key to these efforts is creating a strong, accurate, and consistent flow of information during the next 15 months.

Pioneer will take a phased approach, with communications activity ramping up over time and using a variety of communication vehicles and approaches. While specific tactics may shift over time, the general approach includes:
2026: Early education and plan development
• Working in coordination with staff and community leaders, Pioneer will develop a comprehensive communications campaign.
• Research and fact-finding into the area.
• Paid media planning and budget development.
• Active membership in area Chambers of Commerce.
2027: Plan Implementation
• Early in 2027 and through the service launch, Pioneer will use a variety of channels and regional approach to communicate to businesses and residents about the upcoming service launch. • Create and send a series of direct mail pieces introducing Pioneer, explaining how Pioneer works, answering frequently asked questions, and familiarizing customers with program offerings. • Paid, earned and social media.
• Conduct Town hall meetings in easily accessible, high traffic areas. • Presentations to civic and fraternal organizations, senior centers, and others.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no direct fiscal impact on the City of Sonora. However, Pioneer requests the collaboration and input of staff to help prioritize target audiences, identify event locations, and ensure maximum effectiveness of these activities.

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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Pioneer Update
Planning for October 2027 Service Launch in
Sonora
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Introductions
2 Lisa Rhoads
Community Outreach Manager
Jake Trumbull
Communications Coordinator
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Background
2023 • City of Sonora began initial research into the benefits of Community Choice Aggregation. • Initial conversations with Pioneer Community Energy.

Spring/Summer 2024 • Sonora City Council and Tuolumne County Board of Supervisors received presentation from Pioneer Community Energy with staff recommendation to join Pioneer. • Pioneer Board agreed to commission an Impact Assessment Study to determine the feasibility of service expansion.
• Tuolumne County and City of Sonora agree to co-commission the study. o Expansion must make financial sense for all parties.
o Pioneer must have the ability to serve the increased load.

Summer 2024 • Impact Assessment Study is conducted.

Fall 2024 • Study results are shared with Pioneer’s Expansion Committee and Board of Directors. Board recommends moving forward with expansion.
o Pioneer shares study findings and Board recommendations with jurisdictions; presents findings to City Council and staff.

February 2025 • Sonora City Council approves an ordinance and resolution to join Pioneer.

March 2025 • Pioneer files an Implementation Plan with the CPUC.

Summer 2025 • CPUC approves plan; Pioneer begins procuring power for the City after final confirmation of the desire to join.
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What is a CCA?
Community Choice Aggregators (CCA) allow local governments to purchase electricity on behalf of customers in place of investor-owned utilities (i.e., PG&E for Pioneer Community Energy’s territory)
Energy crisis in the early 2000s prompted the California Legislature to pass Assembly Bill 117 in 2002, enabling community choice in its electricity provider
The first CCA launched in 2010. Today:

More than 25 CCAs throughout California
Serving more than 200 communities
Providing generation for approximately 15 million
customers
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How Does a CCA Work?
Pioneer buys electricity on the open
market from various suppliers. Our
buying team works with sources to
negotiate pricing and ensure a
steady, affordable energy supply.

PG&E delivers electricity,
maintains the infrastructure of
power lines and poles, and
sends out bills to customers.

As a customer of both Pioneer and PG&E,
customers get a choice in electricity
providers. With Pioneer, you'll receive
competitive rates, a choice in energy
options and exceptional customer service.
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Who is Pioneer?
• A Joint Powers Authority established in 2017 by Placer County and launched service in 2018 – community owned, not-for-profit • Prioritizes ratepayer savings, strong community partnership and reinvestment, and excellence in customer service
• $145 million in ratepayer savings since 2018
• Expansion is focused on serving like-minded areas
• Currently serves more than 170,000+ customers
• Committed to community reinvestment through local renewable energy projects, programs, and goods and services procurement • Awarded an A- issuer credit rating from S&P Global (formerly Standard and Poor’s) and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau
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Who Pioneer Serves
Current members
7 Planned expansion for Fall 2027
Butte County
Nevada County
Tuolumne County
Live Oak
Orland
Willows
Town of Paradise
Glenn County
Sutter County
Chico
Oroville
Sonora
Colusa County
City of Colusa
Williams
Yuba City
El Dorado County
City of Auburn
City of Grass Valley
City of Nevada City
City of Rocklin
Placer County
City of Colfax
City of Lincoln
City of Placerville
Town of Loomis
Pioneer will become one of the geographically largest CCAs in California 13 Item A.
8 Benefits for Sonora
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Benefits to Sonora
• Provides a choice for residents and businesses
• Cost savings
• Local governance/representation
• Rate-setting transparency
• Opportunities to meet Climate Change/RPS goals
• Member agencies and customers are Pioneer’s priority
• Community reinvestment
• Potential for economic development projects
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Early Access to Programs
• Clean Fleet Revenue Program & Solar RECs Program: Pioneer’s member agencies can receive quarterly payments for renewable energy credits generated from existing electric vehicles/infrastructure and solar arrays
• As a member of Pioneer, the City of Sonora is currently eligible to participate in both programs prior to official launch in October of 2027
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Benefits to Sonora Citizens
11 Lower Utility
Bill
Local
Control
Customer
Service
Energy
Future
Programs
Stability
Choice
Community
Saves money. From 2018 – 2025, customers
have saved $145 million compared to PG&E.

Customers are our shareholders. Board
is comprised of elected officials from
the communities we serve.

Excellent customer service. We
live in the community and know
most of the questions you have
and can relate.

Customers decide if they want
100% renewable energy or less
and influence what energy projects
we invest in.

Customers decide the energy
efficiency programs we launch. Not
PG&E. Approved $2M for funding.

Track record of success
Pioneer is financially stable with
an A- credit rating from S&P
Customers have a choice for
the first time in 100 years.

Customers are being served by a utility
that is a member of the community. We
buy, invest, and support the community.

Your
Citizens
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12 Expansion Planning
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Strategic Considerations
The expansion efforts must take the mystery out of the process, address misperceptions, and educate future customers and stakeholders on a variety of important topics.

RISK MITIGATION
• Complexity: Energy is complex, and most people don’t know anything about Pioneer
• Simplify and amplify. Simplify messaging, focus on what’s most important
• Diverse audiences: Each territory is unique and has differing demographics
• Understand the audiences and meet them where they are • Skepticism: Fear of the unknown is real • Be prepared. Address misinformation directly; provide accurate facts
• People receive information differently: It is imperative to use a variety of communication mediums
• Use different communications practices to reach the right people at the right time and in the right way
• Misaligned messages and information gaps will undermine even the best efforts
• Involve customer care to ensure call center readiness and understanding of message platform
• A lot to do … • Phased approach, well-defined tactics, understanding of key milestones 19
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Research and
Early Outreach
January – June 2026
14 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3
Planning
.

July – December 2026
Pre-Launch
Ramp-Up
January – June 2027
Phase 4 Phase 5
Final
Countdown
July – September 2027
Launch + PostLaunch Evaluation
October – December 2027
• Join chambers
• Research community
groups, influencers
• Initial planning
• Map timeline
• Media monitoring
• Develop paid media
plan; reserve ad space
• Brief Pioneer Board
• Budget development
and approval
• Brief new member
agencies and staff
• Message and materials
development
• Early ads launch
“Pioneer Is Coming”
• Presentations to new
member governing
bodies
• Get customer data
• First Town Halls,
webinar and direct
mail #1 and #2
• Website updates
• Prep for required
regulatory notices
• Ad campaign continues
• Pre-enrollment
regulatory mailings
• Town Halls
• Presentations to civic,
fraternal, community
organizations
• Direct mail #3
• Ongoing media
relations
• SERVICE LAUNCH
• Ad campaign
adjustment
“Pioneer Is Here”
• Post-enrollment
regulatory notices
• Careful monitoring and
evaluation
• Direct mail #4
• Promote programs
• NEM enrollment
Planning A Phased Approach
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15 Communications + outreach are the primary drivers of successful partnership Multiple parallel communications workstreams require tight coordination:

Planning is key and communications will be managed on a structured, phased timeline culminating with an October 2027 launch
Messaging must align and evolve with the timeline and take into account regulatory milestones
Key Takeaways
• Paid Media
• Direct Mail
• Website
• Earned Media
• E-mail
• On-site presence
• Town Halls
• Webinars
• Public Meetings
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Call:
1 (844) YES-PIONEER
1 (844) 937-7466 or (916) 758-8969
Email:

[email protected]
Visit:
2510 Warren Dr., Suite B, Rocklin, CA 95677
Questions?

CONTACT
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17 Appendix
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Guiding Principles
Mission
Providing electricity to
customers with a focus on
stable and competitive rates
Since launching in 2018 through 2025,
Pioneer has saved our customers an
estimated $145 million
Vision
Being a strong community
partner
Excellent customer care
Local Power Purchase Agreements
Economic development
Involvement in local chambers
Event participation and sponsorships
Support local businesses through the
purchase of goods and services
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Biomass & Advocacy
Pioneer is committed to supporting biomass energy.

1. Legislation: Pioneer sponsored and led AB 843, which passed on a unanimous bipartisan basis – this bill enabled CCAs to participate in the BioMAT program and launched in Spring 2024

2. Education: Recently hosted an event together with SPI, CalFire, and Placer APCD for legislators about the benefits of biomass to support future legislation for biomass

3. Advocacy: Ongoing advocacy with legislators and regulatory agencies to keep electricity costs low, promote biomass energy, local control, and grid stability, among other things

4. Feed-In Tariff: Pioneer-unique program that invests in biomass, storage, and small-hydro projects in our service territory to benefit the community and enhance local economic development
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Commitment to Partnership
Active involvement with Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) to identify potential biomass projects that leads to economic development
Participate in member agencies’ Chamber of Commerce committees and events
Co-sponsor League of Cities divisional event annually
Sponsor of marquee events like Lincoln Potters Baseball Club and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital gala as examples of
engagement
Work with Economic Development groups to entice project development and identify potential partnerships; offer Green100 product to assist with corporate climate initiatives; and prioritize competitive rates for both residents and businesses
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Power Mix
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Solar Customers
22 Nearly 51,000 solar customers
Pioneer pays a ½-cent premium over
PG&E for over-generation
Since 2018, Pioneer has issued more than
$5 million of payments for surplus
generation
This spring, more than 26,000 solar
customers received either a check or bill
credit from Pioneer
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Money-Saving Programs
LED Discounts – subsidized LED lighting through local retailer partners. Find us in your Auburn hardware stores!
AC Tune-Up Rebate – provides rebates to incentivize tune-ups on A/C units to improve efficiency, lower customer utility bills, and make your system last longer PowerShift Rewards – provides residential customers rewards for lowering energy usage when the grid is stressed
GridGen - $0 upfront cost, no credit check program for
residents to get industry-leading solar and/or battery at their home or business, which will provide rate stability, savings, and resiliency during outages
• Battery retrofits for existing solar customers
• Provisions for CARE/FERA customers
Residential
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Money-Saving Programs
Hourly Flex Pricing – Agriculture customers can
schedule their energy use up to a week in advance
to reduce energy usage during peak pricing times
After each 12-month program cycle, customers
receive a credit if energy savings is achieved using
the program versus previous energy cycle usage
Ice Energy – Commercial customers can install an Ice
Bear unit to their HVAC system to reduce AC
consumption during peak energy hours
The Ice Bear utilizes ice to cool the buildings during
peak energy periods, instead of using the regular
HVAC condenser, so customers save money by shifting
costly A/C load to times with lower energy costs
Commercial
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PG&E Programs Carry Over
• Enrollment in any program with PG&E, carries over to Pioneer. Examples include but not limited to:
• CARE
• FERA
• Medical Baseline
• PG&E service will not be negatively impacted by joining Pioneer (e.g., service request placed last in queue with PG&E as a Pioneer customer)
• In addition, customers have access to Pioneer programs that are created to meet the unique needs of the communities we serve
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How are customers billed?
PG&E Bill – Page #1
• Pioneer listed on the front page
• Customer pays total energy bill to PG&E – one payment • PG&E remits $ to Pioneer 32
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City of Sonora Customer Information
Expansion to City of Sonora customers would represent an approximate 2% increase to Pioneer retail sales.

Data above are unadjusted for opt-out assumptions and excludes standby accounts.

Classification Accounts
Annual
Energy
(MWh)
Average
Customer
Usage
(kWh/Mo.)
Residential 2,476 15,568 524
Com/Ind 637 22,863 2,991
Street Lighting 92 181 164
Total 3,205 38,612 1,004
Peak Demand
(MW)
8 -
500
1,000
1,500
2,000
GWh per Year

PIONEER SONORA
-
50,000
100,000
150,000
200,000
Accounts

PIONEER 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: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Meeting minutes from July 6, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Staff Recommends to City Council Approve the Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact on the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:

Meeting Minutes from July 6, 2026.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
Monday, July 06, 2026
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on July 6, 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.

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

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

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Bess Levine
Councilmember Stephen Opie
Councilmember Mark Plummer
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill

PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comment.

ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Labor Negotiators (Gov. Code Section § 54957.6): Agency designated representatives:

Chris Gorsky, City Administrator; Employee Organization: Sonora Police Officers' Association (SPOA).

2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claim - Pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.95: One (1) Potential Case, Claimant: Medina; Agency Claimed Against: City of Sonora; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM

REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Ann Segerstrom stated direction was given to staff.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Stephen Opie led the Pledge of Allegiance. 36 Item A.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Bess Levine
Councilmember Stephen Opie
Councilmember Mark Plummer
ABSENT
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 12:27 pm.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Councilmember Bess Levine, Seconded by Councilmember Mark Plummer. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer

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.

Lisa Mayo President/CEO of Visit Tuolumne County introduced Myrka Morales Marketing and Communications Manager.

Kate Segerstrom addressed the Council.

Kat Baker addressed the Council.

Tyler Summersett Community Development Director responded to questions and comments.

PRESENTATIONS

3. Receive an Update from Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor Mike Holland; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

Mike Holland District 1 Supervisor informed the Council he attended the groundbreaking at the new Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD) Sierra Pines Water Treatment Facility in Twain Harte; the opening 37 Item A.

4. Receive a Presentation from Visit Tuolumne County - Step into Sonora; Jen Lopez, Visit Tuolumne County Marketing Specialist.

Jen Lopez Marketing Specialist Visit Tuolumne County presented the new highlight video Step Into Sonora.

5. Receive Introduction and Swearing in of Police Explorers Joseph Greene and Destiny Bryan; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

Turu VanderWiel Police Chief read a statement on Police Explorers Joseph Green and Destiny Bryan.

Turu VanderWiel Police Chief officiated the Ceremonial Swearing-In of Police Explorers Joseph Green and Destiny Bryan.

The fiances of Joseph Green and Destiny Bryan were invited to come up and assist with the tradition of pinning the Explores Badge.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom congratulated Joseph Green and Destiny Bryan.

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.

6. Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from June 15, 2026; Stacy Enos-Del Razo Deputy City Clerk.

7. Consider Approval for Dewberry Engineers Inc. Team (Dewberry) Scope and Fee to Continue to Provide City Engineer Services for Fiscal Year 2026 / 2027 and Approve Task Order No. 27-1 in the Amount of $350,000; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator

8. Consider Adoption of Resolution 07-06-2026-A, Modifying the City's Recruitment Incentive Plan to Establish Sign-on Bonuses for Experienced Lateral Public Safety Dispatchers; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

9. Consider Adoption of Resolution 07-06-2026-B Ordering the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, Requesting the Tuolumne County Elections Department Conduct the Election on Behalf of the City, and Requesting Consolidation of the City's Election with the November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election; Nicole McCutchen, Administrative Services Officer/City Clerk. 38 Item A.

10. Consider Adoption of Resolution 07-06-2026-C Supporting the Tuolumne County Transportation Council's Submission of Local Authority Recommendations for Opportunity Zones 2.0 Designation of Eligible Tuolumne County Census Tracts, Including Downtown Sonora; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

11. Consider Approval of Resolution 07-06-2026-D Amending the Job Description for the Police Records Technician Position to Remove Dispatcher-Related Qualification Requirements and Operational Responsibilities; Turu Vander Wiel, Police Chief.

12. Consider Approval of Resolution 07-06-2026-E Establishing the Job Description for Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor through the Reclassification of an Existing Dispatcher-Records Specialist Classification; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

13. Consider Approval of a Contract Extension with CSG Consultants Inc to Provide Professional Services to the Community Development Department for an Additional Two (2) Years; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom and Chris Gorsky City Administrator discussed the General Municipal Election.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Stephen Opie, Seconded by Councilmemebr Mark Plummer. Voting Yea: Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer

NEW BUSINESS

14. Consider Approval of Resolution 07-06-2026-F Accepting the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program (Prop 64), Cohort 4 Grant Award in the Amount of $999,981; Authorize the City Administrator to Execute the Grant Agreement and all Related Grant Documents; and Amend the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget to Recognize Unanticipated Grant Revenue; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

Turu VanderWiel Police Chief introduced Jennifer Hannula Police Lieutenant.

Jennifer Hannual Police Lieutenant presented the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) Proposition 64 Public Health and Safety Grant Program (Prop 64) Cohort 4 Grant Award.

Councilmembers discussed with Chris Gorsky City Administrator.

No public comment.

Councilmembers made additional comments.
39 Item A.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer

15. Consider Authorization for the City Administrator to Execute a Right of Entry Agreement with the Tuolumne Fire Safe Council, Permitting Access to City-owned Property Located at the Intersection of Stockton Road and Highway 108 (APN 056-020-043), for the Purpose of Conducting a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Review; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief and Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

Brittan Gregory Fire Chief presented the Right of Entry Agreement with the Tuolumne Fire Safe Council permitting access to City-owned property located at the intersection of Stockton Road and Highway 108, for the purpose of conducting a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Environmental Review.

Brittan Gregory Fire Chief introduced Al Alt Executive Director Tuolumne Fire Safe Council to answer any questions from the Council.

Councilmembers asked question and discussed with Al Alt Executive Director Tuolumne Fire Safe Council.

No public comment.

Motion made by Councilmember Stephen Opie, Seconded by Councilmember Mark Plummer. Voting Yea: Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, Councilmember Mark Plummer
Councilmembers were redirected to return to Item #14 for public comment and a vote.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Stephen Opie attended the Integrated Regional Water Management (IRWM) meeting.

Councilmember Bess Levine attended the Visit Tuolumne County meeting.

Councilmember Mark Plummer attended the Columbia Old Fashioned Glorious Fourth of July.

Mayor and Segerstrom attended the Sonora Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Cal-Waste; Cal Cities Division meeting; and shared the Police Departments new shoulder patch.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 5:58 pm.
40 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
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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.
41 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: June 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for June 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for June 2026 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 prepare a monthly warrant report for vendors receiving payment from the City. The informational report for 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 June 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void report. Expenditures are tracked 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.
42 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 ATTACHMENTS:
 Accounts Payable Warrants Report
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 43 Item B.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
June 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204447 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200011 AT&T Calnet 3 807.77 Check No204448 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200013 JS West Propane Gas 324.08 Check No204449 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200016 Tuolumne County Public Power Agency 1,829.40 Check No 204450 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 168.57 Check No204451 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200032 Mountain Oasis Water 60.10 Check No204452 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 2,338.05 Check No204453 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 1,816.30 Check No204454 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200102 George Reed Inc. 56,594.31 Check No204455 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200282 Employee Relations, Inc. 670.64 Check No204456 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200303 Pat Perry 200.00 Check No204457 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200535 Toshiba Financial Services 2,204.42 Check No204458 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200710 Tuolumne County Transportation Counc 38,286.93 Check No 204459 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200750 Jessica Hodge 669.31 Check No204460 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200820 Love Camp Music 0.00 Check No204461 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2001 Mourad Cherif (Hummus Heaven) 10.00 Check No204462 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2003 Jonathan Anderson dba Tuttletown Far 49.00 Check No 204463 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2004 Sunny Pence dba Pence Farm Sourdou 58.00 Check No204464 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 136.00 Check No204465 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 60.00 Check No204466 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2009 Bulk Farms Inc dba Oakdale Cheese 15.00 Check No204467 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2017 Columbia Kate's Teahouse & Bakery 12.00 Check No204468 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 578.50 Check No204469 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200011 AT&T Calnet 3 79.51 Check No204470 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200013 JS West Propane Gas 30.53 Check No204471 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200018 U.S. Bank Corporate Payment System 8,853.56 Check No204472 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 1,565.49 Check No204473 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 67.56 Check No204474 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 784.13 Check No204475 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200033 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 171.06 Check No204476 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 932.57 Check No204477 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200036 O'Reilly Auto Parts 12.39 Check No204478 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 161.96 Check No204479 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 173.48 Check No204480 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200048 The Union Democrat 167.32 Check No 44 Item B.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
June 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204481 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200075 Waste Management 12.18 Check No204482 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200080 JTM Cleaning Co. 1,350.00 Check No204483 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200081 CNA SURETY DIRECT BILL 100.00 Check No204484 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200084 Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc 5,545.65 Check No 204485 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200088 Waypoint Network Solutions LLC 550.00 Check No204486 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200095 Sonora AIRCO Gas & Gear 136.99 Check No204487 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200105 County of Tuolumne Information Tech D 2,875.90 Check No204488 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200117 Verizon Wireless 38.01 Check No204489 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200207 Sonora Police Officers Association 887.79 Check No204490 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200210 Operating Engineers #3 234.50 Check No204491 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200242 L.K. Lehman Trucking 487.99 Check No204492 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 9,288.73 Check No204493 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200304 Sonora Chamber of Commerce 25,000.00 Check No204494 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200309 LC Action Police Supply 479.46 Check No204495 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200345 Oak Valley Hospital 164.00 Check No204496 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200352 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. 231.20 Check No204497 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200413 CSG Consultants 7,350.50 Check No204498 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200496 Victoria Arduengo 250.82 Check No204499 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200505 Valley Strong Credit Union 2,106.00 Check No204500 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200552 Jay's Tires 375.00 Check No204501 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200598 Top Dog Police K9 Training & Consultin 250.00 Check No 204502 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200637 Industrial Electrical Co., Inc. 990.00 Check No204503 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200692 Vanir Construction Management, Inc. 240.00 Check No204504 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200724 Core Psychological Corporation 1,500.00 Check No204505 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200735 Przybyla Advisors 1,125.00 Check No204506 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200737 TransUnion Risk and Alternative 155.00 Check No204507 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200767 Judith Stoltenberg 3,625.00 Check No204508 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200787 Nickerson Investigate Services 1,514.60 Check No204509 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200812 City Signs, Inc. 2,877.51 Check No204510 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200821 Fender Construction INC 19,153.00 Check No204511 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200824 All Secure Locks and Safe 560.00 Check No204512 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2011 Matthew Lewallen 255.10 Check No204513 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2042 Rylan Matyshock 356.50 Check No204514 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2054 Aaron Jobe 542.63 Check No 45 Item B.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
June 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204515 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher VOID VOID 0.00 Check YES204516 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2001 Mourad Cherif (Hummus Heaven) 56.00 Check No204517 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2003 Jonathan Anderson dba Tuttletown Far 28.00 Check No 204518 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2006 Rosa's Portuguese Bakery, Inc. 27.00 Check No204519 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 63.00 Check No204520 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 62.00 Check No204521 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2010 Engler Ag Enterprises 50.00 Check No204522 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2014 Schnoogs Cafe 42.00 Check No204523 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2019 Sunshine Organic 101.00 Check No204524 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2020 That Garlic Stuff 33.00 Check No204525 Spoiled Check 0.00 Yes204526 6/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200055 Keenan Associates 97,263.02 Check No204527 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 859.80 Check No204528 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 179.97 Check No204529 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200026 Department of Justice 533.00 Check No204530 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200032 Mountain Oasis Water 22.95 Check No204531 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 15,370.58 Check No204532 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200048 The Union Democrat 413.40 Check No204533 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 2,238.66 Check No204534 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200226 Rebecca Howard 1,619.70 Check No204535 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200402 Viking Shred 129.98 Check No204536 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200710 Tuolumne County Transportation Counc 20,132.22 Check No 204537 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200787 Nickerson Investigate Services 445.00 Check No204538 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200810 HELIX Environmental Planning 7,357.90 Check No204539 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200825 Tuolumne County Genelogical Society 30.00 Check No204540 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200826 Tuolumne County Historical Society 35.00 Check No204541 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200827 347 Group, Inc 4,176.11 Check No204542 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2044 Ronald Watson 80.00 Check No204543 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2072 Stacy Enos-Del Razo 112.69 Check No204544 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 50.00 Check No204545 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 72.00 Check No204546 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2016 Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co 50.00 Check No204547 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2018 Joseph Horat 24.00 Check No204549 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 7,268.81 Check No 46 Item B.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
June 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204550 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200012 Columbia Communications, Inc. 27.48 Check No204551 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 252.57 Check No204552 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200028 General Plumbing Supply 48.04 Check No204553 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 5,941.41 Check No204554 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 59.46 Check No204555 6/25/2026 VOID - Tuolumne Utilities Dist. - Overflow 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 0.00 Check Yes204556 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 5,415.88 Check No204557 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200059 Cal.Net Motherlode 54.01 Check No204558 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200065 ProClean Supply 797.75 Check No204559 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200074 Vision Service Plan (CA) 826.56 Check No204560 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200091 Adventist Health Sonora 2,780.00 Check No204561 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200107 Level One Web Design, Inc. 429.00 Check No204562 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200207 Sonora Police Officers Association 938.75 Check No204563 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200210 Operating Engineers #3 234.50 Check No204564 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200232 Kevin Anderson 35.00 Check No204565 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 4,428.36 Check No204566 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200269 Equifax Information Svcs, LLC 4.82 Check No204567 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200325 Cascade Fire Equipment 150.79 Check No204568 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200380 Avery Muffler 1,179.75 Check No204569 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200500 Nathan Morales 35.00 Check No204570 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200505 Valley Strong Credit Union 2,106.00 Check No204571 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200536 Power Business Technology 1,075.26 Check No204572 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200581 Regional Government Services 1,288.00 Check No204573 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200610 Ann Segerstrom 88.45 Check No204574 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200699 Linda Emerson 35.00 Check No204575 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200701 Thomas Miller 35.00 Check No204576 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200750 Jessica Hodge 660.00 Check No204577 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200783 Curtis Wicks 35.00 Check No204578 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200787 Nickerson Investigate Services 3,063.94 Check No204579 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200790 Hunt Oil of California 120.41 Check No204580 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200793 Thurmond Consulting LLC 15,400.00 Check No204581 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200820 Love Camp Music 100.00 Check No204582 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200823 Compressed Air Specialties Inc 2,051.91 Check No204583 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200828 TEAG TACTICAL SUPPLY 928.50 Check No 47 Item B.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
June 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204584 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200829 California Comfort 695.00 Check No204585 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200830 Carle Design and Fabrication 1,050.00 Check No204586 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200831 Tristan Willson 75.00 Check No204587 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200832 Adrienne Seegers 150.00 Check No204588 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2010 Bill Atkins 856.08 Check No 204589 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2021 Erik Weber 59.00 Check No204590 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2031 Jennifer Hannula 132.61 Check No204591 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2050 Michael Rainbolt 117.76 Check No204592 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2058 Eric Nygard 132.61 Check No204593 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2074 Dominic Bertalotto 59.00 Check No204594 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2001 Mourad Cherif (Hummus Heaven) 83.00 Check No204595 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2002 Dambacher Family Farms 40.00 Check No204596 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2003 Jonathan Anderson dba Tuttletown Far 60.00 Check No 204597 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2004 Sunny Pence dba Pence Farm Sourdou 10.00 Check No204598 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2006 Rosa's Portuguese Bakery, Inc. 15.00 Check No204599 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 140.00 Check No204600 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 64.00 Check No204601 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2009 Bulk Farms Inc dba Oakdale Cheese 10.00 Check No204602 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2010 Engler Ag Enterprises 94.00 Check No204603 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2014 Schnoogs Cafe 34.00 Check No204604 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2019 Sunshine Organic 148.00 Check No204605 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2020 That Garlic Stuff 48.00 Check No204606 6/25/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2022 Sourdough Dreams 67.00 Check NoACH452 6/5/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 7,550.73 Voucher NoACH453 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200010 American Tower 1,594.59 Voucher NoACH454 6/12/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200608 Enterprise FM Trust 45,943.75 Voucher NoACH455 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200301 RingCentral 795.38 Voucher NoACH456 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 38,785.80 Voucher NoACH457 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 7,683.86 Voucher NoACH458 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 4,484.11 Voucher NoACH459 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 3,154.91 Voucher NoACH460 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 56,828.15 Voucher NoACH461 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 17,005.90 Voucher NoACH462 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 50,233.71 Voucher No 48 Item B.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
June 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? ACH463 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 3,731.27 Voucher NoACH464 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 5,739.77 Voucher NoACH465 6/17/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 1,978.10 Voucher NoReport Total 669,700.48 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 DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nicole McCutchen, Administrative Services Officer SUBJECT: Disbursements in the Amount of $200,059.34 and $229,285.86 for Payroll RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of Disbursements in the Amount of $200,059.34 and $229,285.86 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:

The June payroll included Administrative Leave Pay Out, Hiring Bonus Pay and Resignation Leave Pay Out These were the 23rd and 24th payrolls of 26 for FY 2025/26; In total, we have expended 89.57% of the Salaries and Wages for the FY25-26 budget, which is underbudget by 2.8% FISCAL IMPACT:

Disbursements are part of the approved FY2025/26 Budgets.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 50 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: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/26, for the period ended June 30, 2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend that the City Council receive and file this Quarterly Investment Report for informational purposes. No further action is required at this time, as the portfolio remains in compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. This report fulfills the reporting requirements under California Government Code Section 53601 and City policy.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Sonora maintains an investment portfolio to manage surplus funds generated from taxes, fees, grants, and other revenues. The portfolio is governed by the City's Investment Policy, last updated and adopted by the City Council on January 15, 2024, which emphasizes the principles of safety, liquidity, and return in that order of priority. Investments are limited to those authorized under California Government Code Section 53601.

This quarterly report is prepared to provide transparency on the status of the City's investments, as required by the City’s Investment Policy. The portfolio's performance is benchmarked against indicators such as the LAIF apportionment rate and short-term U.S. Treasury yields.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The City's investment portfolio as of June 30, 2026, totaled $23,842,816 in market value. The portfolio is well diversified, with a heavy allocation to highly liquid assets like LAIF (31%) to ensure funds are readily available for operational and capital needs.

Key performance metrics include:
 Quarterly Earnings: The City earned $152,689 in investment income this quarter, primarily from LAIF, money market funds, and other short-term holdings. Earnings remained steady, consistent with stable short-term market rates.
 Year to Date Earnings: $677,148.
51 Item D.

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  Rate of Return: The weighted average yield to maturity was 3.82%. This annualized rate aligns closely with the LAIF benchmark of 3.92% and the 3-month U.S. Treasury Bill constant maturity rate of 3.87%. No unrealized losses exceeded 1% of book value, indicating low volatility.

The following table details the holdings by investment type, and market values. Earnings are accrued and include interest income and any amortization or accretion. Market values are sourced from reliable providers such as the State Treasurer's Office or custodian reports.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The quarterly earnings of $152,689 contribute positively to the City's General Fund and other funds, providing additional revenue for operations without increasing taxes or fees. Fiscal Year 2025-26 earnings total approximately $677,148, which supports budgetary flexibility and helps offset inflationary pressures on expenditures. There are no negative fiscal impacts noted; the portfolio's conservative approach is to minimize risk.

Future rate changes could affect yields, but the current structure ensures stability.

ATTACHMENTS:
 Quarterly Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Quarterly Investment Report
For the Quarter Ending: June 30, 2026
Investment Type Issuer/Institution
Purchas
Date
Maturity
Date Market Value
Interest
Rate
Days to
Maturity
Cash
Checking Account Bank of Stockton Various Liquid $1,057,121 0.10% - State Pooled Investments
LAIF Pooled Investment Fund CA State Treasurer Various Liquid $7,428,479 3.92% 254 Pension Trust
CalPERS 115 Trust Account CalPERS Various Restricted $1,388,729 6.50% - Money Market Accounts
Money Market Bank of Stockton Various Liquid $6,202,956 3.20% - FDIC Insured Sweeps Bank of Stockton Various Liquid $2,135,777 3.20% - Certificate of Deposit
Northpointe Bank CD Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 08/05/26 $245,000 4.01% 401 Luana Savings CD Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 11/03/26 $245,000 3.85% 491 KS Statebank CD Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 02/05/27 $245,000 3.89% 585 First Bank CD Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 05/07/26 311
Government Bonds
Federal Farm Credit U.S. Gov. Agency Bond Bank of Stockton 05/07/25 07/23/29 $499,911 4.60% 1484 Federal Home Loans Bond Bank of Stockton 03/18/26 03/24/31 $1,094,857 4.50% 2093 Municipal Bonds
Anaheim California Redevelopment Bonds Bank of Stockton 05/14/26 02/01/31 $136,360 6.50% 2042 California State University Bonds Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 11/01/30 $113,804 6.43% 1950 Fresno California Water System Bonds Bank of Stockton 03/03/26 06/01/30 $129,537 6.50% 1797 Los Angeles Community College Bonds Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 08/01/29 $212,624 7.53% 1493 Otay California Water District Bonds Bank of Stockton 05/14/26 09/01/30 $102,593 6.38% 1889 San Francisco California City Bonds Bank of Stockton 05/14/26 09/01/30 $157,587 5.74% 1889 Riverside Water Revenue Bonds Bank of Stockton 02/06/26 10/01/29 $152,584 6.13% 1554 Corporate Bonds
United Health Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 01/15/30 $100,830 4.80% 1660 State Street Bank Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 11/23/29 $101,067 4.78% 1607 Pacific Corp Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 06/15/29 $96,517 3.50% 1446 Hershey Company Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 02/24/30 $100,947 4.75% 1700 Blackstone Regional Bond Bank of Stockton 02/09/26 11/03/30 $196,516 4.30% 1952 Walt Disney Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 03/22/30 $97,788 3.80% 1726 Conoco Phillips Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 10/01/27 $99,286 3.75% 823 Centerpointe Energy Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 03/15/30 $100,720 4.80% 1719 Howard University Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 10/01/30 $78,189 2.80% 1919 Archer Daniels Midland Bond Bank of Stockton 04/01/25 03/27/30 $95,438 3.25% 1731 Mutual Funds
Vanguard Short Term Federal Bank of Stockton Various - $1,227,600 4.24% - Total City Portfolio: $23,842,816
Total Investment Income FY25-26 (All Funds): $677,148
Compliance: All investments are in compliance with the City's Investment Policy and Government Code Section 53601 53 Item D.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 07-20-2026-A Approving the Salary Range Tables for Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 07-20-2026-A Approving the Salary Range Tables for Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor.

BACKGROUND:

The Police Department’s Dispatch and Records Division provides essential public safety communication and records services. These responsibilities include receiving emergency and non-emergency calls, dispatching police personnel, maintaining law enforcement records, and supporting the Department’s daily operations.

The Sonora Police Department is currently budgeted for five full-time and two part-time DispatcherRecords Specialists, as well as one full-time Police Records Technician. Dispatch and Records personnel perform both dispatch duties and routine records-related functions.

At its July 6, 2026 meeting, the City Council approved the creation of the Police Records Dispatch Shift Supervisor classification. The attached salary schedule establishes the compensation range for this new supervisory classification.

The Police Records Dispatch Shift Supervisor will be selected from the existing Dispatcher-Records II classification and assigned to a regular operational shift. The position will provide first-line supervision of dispatch operations, oversee records-related functions, coordinate and evaluate employee training, ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and operational standards, and provide relief coverage for the Police Records Technician during absences or periods of increased workload. 54 Item E.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP FISCAL IMPACT:

The proposed salary scale will have a fiscal impact on the General Fund. One existing, authorized Dispatch position will be designated as the supervisory position and compensated at a rate 15% above the current classification, resulting in an estimated annual General Fund cost of approximately $8,500.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 07-20-2026-A – Approving Salary Schedule

2. Updated Salary Range Table – Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

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

RESOLUTION 07-20-2026-A

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA APPROVING SALARY RANGE TABLES FOR THE

POLICE DISPATCH RECORDS SHIFT SUPERVISOR
WHEREAS, Section 570.5 of California Code of Regulations, Title 2, requires formal Council approval and adoption of employee salaries and compensation schedules; and WHEREAS, the City of Sonora participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS); and WHEREAS, CalPERS regulations require that compensation subject to retirement reporting be listed on a publicly available pay schedule that meets the formatting, posting, and transparency requirements outlined in CCR §570.5, §571, and §571.1; and
WHEREAS, the City has updated its salary range tables for the Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor position to ensure that base salary information is clearly presented, accurately described, and publicly available; and WHEREAS, this schedule reflects compensation tied to the Sonora Police Officers Association (SPOA) and also serve to document existing authorized compensation levels in a CalPERS-compliant format, including the inclusion of all classifications, salary steps, and footnotes indicating special compensation where applicable; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Sonora as follows:

1. The updated Salary Range Table for the Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor is hereby approved.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Sonora on this 20th day of July 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Ann Segerstrom, Mayor, City of Sonora
ATTEST:

Nicole McCutchen, City Clerk, City of Sonora
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2.5% Longevity Pay After 10 Years Of City Service, And Every Five Years Thereafter

2.5% for Associates /2.5% for Bachelors/2.5% for Masters Percentage to apply to all salaries 0.00% 2.5% for Basic Cert (only if employment date is prior to July 1, 2013)Percentage between steps 5.00% 2.5% for Intermediate CertPercentage between grades 2.50% 2.5% for Supervisory Cert (if in a supervisory position)Hours worked bi-weekly 80 5.0% for Adv Cert Assign: Investigator/Computer Network Manager/Field Training Officer/Dispatch Field Training Officer/Traffic OfficerClassification Step ADispatcher-Records Specialist Trainee $20.98Dispatcher-Records Specialist I $22.07Dispatcher-Records Specialist II $25.54Police Records Technician $27.06Police Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor $31.12 Range
% Adder Bi-Weekly Hourly Bi-Weekly Hourly Bi-Weekly Hourly Bi-Weekly Hourly Bi-Weekly Hourly Bi-Weekly Hourly Dispatcher-Records Specialist Trainee 2098 0.0% $1,678.40 20.98 $ $1,762.40 $22.03 $1,850.40 $23.13 $1,943.20 $24.29 $2,040.00 $25.50 $2,142.40 $26.78 2207 0.0% $1,765.60 22.07 $ $1,853.60 $23.17 $1,946.40 $24.33 $2,044.00 $25.55 $2,146.40 $26.83 $2,253.60 $28.17 2554 0.0% $2,043.20 $25.54 $2,145.60 $26.82 $2,252.80 $28.16 $2,365.60 $29.57 $2,484.00 $31.05 $2,608.00 $32.602706 0.0% $2,164.80 $27.06 $2,272.80 $28.41 $2,386.40 $29.83 $2,505.60 $31.32 $2,631.20 $32.89 $2,762.40 $34.533112 0.0% $2,489.60 $31.12 $2,614.40 $32.68 $2,744.80 $34.31 $2,882.40 $36.03 $3,026.40 $37.83 $3,177.60 $39.72 Police Records Technician
0% 5%
Step A Step B
SONORA POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION SALARY RANGE TABLE
EFFECTIVE JULY 20, 2026
Step E
25%
Dispatcher-Records Specialist IPolice Dispatch Records Shift Supervisor Step F
10% 15% 20%
Step C Step D
Dispatcher-Records Specialist II
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Administrative Services Department Report for the 4 th Quarter of FY25/26
RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the City of Sonora Administrative Services Department Report for the 4th Quarter of FY25/26 DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Quarterly Report to the City Council
4th Quarter FY25/26
Highlights of General Fund Revenues:

Current Period YTD FY24/25 Budget % of Budget
Property Tax $ 692,992 $ 1,594,676 $ 1,581,100 100.9%
Sales Tax $ 901,487 $ 3,559,132 $ 3,281,900 108.4%
Measure Y $ 1,151,683 $ 4,350,182 $ 4,196,700 103.7%
Transient Occupancy Tax $ 105,150 $ 700,794 $ 711,000 98.6% Public Benefit Fees $ 163,915 $ 657,636 $ 660,000 99.6% Building & Encroachment Permits $ 38,919 $ 101,994 $ 141,100 72.3% Business Licenses $ 16,264 $ 137,375 $ 130,000 105.7%
Highlights of General Fund Expenditures:

Current Period YTD FY24/25 Budget % of Budget
Salaries and Benefits $ 2,147,571 $ 8,083,248 $ 8,483,950 95.3% Operating Expenditures $ 1,010,155 $ 3,516,711 $ 4,300,715 81.8% Capital Improvement Projects $ 341,755 $ 474,924 $ 2,133,400 22.3% Transfers $ 73,018 $ 892,299 $ 893,000 99.9%

A/P YTD H/R YTD
Total Number of WARRANTS/ACH/DD Processed: 460 1,917 354 1,396 The Administrative Services Department provides a wide range of comprehensive support services which include: accounting, finance administration and reporting, budgeting, audit, compliance, treasury management, payroll, human resources, recruitments, accounts receivable, local tax collection, accounts payable, procurements, business license management, risk management, information technology for the City.
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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
59 Item A.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Community Development Department Update- April, May, June 2026

RECOMMENDATION
Receive the City of Sonora Community Development Department Quarterly Report for April, May, and June 2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The following activities were undertaken by the Community Development Department:

DAILY ACTIVITIES
 Walk in permits / citizen/contractor customer service and assistance.  Answer Phones
 Staff Office hours
 Issue Permits—Construction, Solar, Special Event, Banner, Planning, Encroachment, etc.  Plan reviews
 Conduct Inspections (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
 Expired Permits / Permit Maintenance.
 Legislative watch – (See attached Legislative Update)

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

1. Special Event Permit(s): N/A

2. Film Permit: N/A
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP

FARMERS MARKET
 The 2026 Market season is open! The first 2 months has seen a strong start with good vendor and community participation.

CODE ENFORCEMENT
 Code enforcement continues to support Administration (Business Licenses), Building (Permits), Police Department (abandoned vehicles) and Fire Department (Defensible Space)

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) MANAGEMENT
 Sonora Fire Resources CDBG grant has been fully closed out.  An application for re-habilitating 290 S. Stewart Street was submitted for Funding. HCD has made several follow-up inquiries on our application and staff is cautiously optimistic that the project may be selected for funding.

ORDINANCE UPDATE(S)
 A Tobacco Retail License Ordinance was adopted in June.

PLANNING COMMISSION
 April Meeting- The Safety Element was reviewed and recommended to City Council for Adoption.

Additionally, Ordinance 916—Tobacco Retail License was heard by the Planning Commissioners. They recommended to City Council that waiving of the license fee be considered.  May Meeting- Cancelled
 June Meeting—A Use Permit Application for Knowles Hill Bed and Breakfast was continued to the July Planning Commission meeting.

SO BEAUTIFUL (Community Beautification Program)
 All ten (10) pieces of art have been placed in downtown Sonora business windows. The program is being considered in the Economic Development Plan as a way to beautify downtown Sonora in a financially feasible manner.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 Przybyla Advisors has a draft plan being prepared for consideration by City Council. The plan is being scheduled to come before City Council in August with projects identified for funding consideration.

GOLD RUSH PATH
 Preparation of the Environmental document for the project has been a big lift. An Initial Study was prepared with a Mitigated Negative Declaration likely as the appropriate level of environmental analysis. 61 Item B.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP The City went before the California Transportation Commission in June to extend project deadlines. The request was granted. After adopting the Environmental document for the project, the team will begin work on the next phase of project development—PSE, Plans, Specifications and Estimates.

ANCHOR PROJECT
 This is a major Caltrans project being planned for 2030. It is a complete streets safety project that will stretch from Jamestown through downtown Sonora, terminating at Steffen Road. Staff is participating in Project Development Team meetings to help guide the development of this project through Sonora.

SONORA AREA FOUNDATION GRANT
 The City held a ribbon cutting event for the new Woods Creek Playground surfacing on June 1, to celebrate the Sonora Area Foundation gift to the City/Community.

USE PERMIT
 There is one active Use Permit, submitted on behalf of Knowles Hill Bed and Breakfast requesting an expansion of the current B&B use allow for special events and tea/Lunch servings by reservation.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) APPLICATIONS
 Applications for two City projects were submitted. One for:

1. Sonora Moves— The project aims to enhance community walkability and bikeability by creating convenient connections from downtown, including ADA-compliant pedestrian and bicycle routes from public parking on S Stewart Street to the transit hub and Tuolumne Heritage Trail Phase 1 at S Green Street and SR 49 (Stockton). The east block of Linoberg Street from S Stewart to SR 49 (Washington) will be a Class I path and plaza. On west Linoberg, on-street parking will be removed between SR 49 (Washington) and S Green to install a Class I path, preserving one-way motorized travel for emergency vehicles headed to the police station.

2. Downtown Sidewalks-- The Downtown Sidewalk Improvement Project focuses on repairing the sidewalks along Washington Street (from Stockton Street to Dodge), which are currently in poor condition yet heavily trafficked. Beyond rehabilitating the sidewalks and making ADA improvements, the project will implement traffic calming measures from the Vision Sonora plan.

ENCROACHMENT PERMITS (Caltrans)
 N/A
BUILDING UPDATE (Building Official, Brian Odom)
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP  See Legislative Update, attached
FISCAL IMPACT:

No fiscal impact, for information purposes only
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

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

Bill Topic Key Impact on Building Departments Position Status (6/17/2026) AB 1070 Residential Code Expansion Studies allowing 3–10 unit residential developments under the California Residential Code. Oppose Senate Housing AB 1206 Preapproved Housing Plans
Requires local agencies to create preapproved SFD and multifamily plan programs and accelerate permit approvals. Oppose Senate 2-Year
AB 1621 Plan Check Limits Limits agencies to two plan-check cycles before approval or denial. Oppose Senate Housing AB 1693 Retail Tenant Improvements
Creates third-party certification process and 20-day permit timelines for retailer tenant improvements. Oppose Senate Local Government
AB 1738 Remote Inspections
Requires cities and counties to offer remote inspections for one- and two-family dwellings by 2028. Oppose Senate Local Government
AB 1796 Interior Designer Licensure Creates state licensing program for professional interior designers. Oppose Senate B.P. & E.D.

AB 1815 Factory-Built Housing
Restricts local amendments exceeding state code when projects utilize significant factory-built housing components. Watch Senate Housing
AB 1820 EV Charger Permit Fees Caps permit fees for EV charging stations. Oppose Senate Local Government AB 1915 Restaurant Equipment Permits Creates expedited permit process for like-for-like restaurant equipment replacement. Oppose Senate Health AB 2058 Factory-Built Housing Inspections
Allows owners to choose HCD-approved private inspection agencies instead of local agencies; limits local fees. Watch Senate Local Government
AB 2166 Offsite Housing Factories Establishes state-backed financing support for offsite housing manufacturers. Oppose Senate B.P. & E.D.

AB 2252 Single-Stair Multifamily Buildings Requires development of standards for six-story single-stair residential buildings. Oppose Dead AB 2418 Private Plan Check Revises nonresidential private plan review procedures and timelines. Oppose Senate Local Government SB 1272 Administrative Fines or Penalties Provides additional time to fix code violations if non-safety related in owner occupied dwellings Passed 3rd reading 5/19/26 SB 222 Heat Pump Permitting Requires online automated permits and asynchronous inspections for residential heat pumps. Oppose Assembly Housing SB 84 Accessibility Litigation Reform
Requires notice and opportunity to correct accessibility violations before damages may be sought against small businesses. Support Assembly 2-Year Fire and Fire Safety Bills
AB 261 Fire Hazard Severity Zones Clarifies how State Fire Marshal designates fire hazard severity zones. Support Senate 2-Year AB 434 Battery Energy Storage Systems Temporary moratorium on battery storage facilities until statewide standards are adopted. Pending Dead AB 2517 Fire Hazard Mapping Requires public review process before final fire hazard severity zone maps are adopted. Watch Dead SB 828 Fireworks Storage Disclosure Requires disclosure of fireworks storage locations and notification to local agencies. Support Assembly Local Government Energy and Electrification Bills
AB 1238 Energy Consumer Freedom Act Prevents state and local bans on gas appliances and gasoline-powered equipment. Watch Dead SB 868 Portable Solar Devices Exempts portable solar generation devices from utility interconnection requirements. Oppose Assembly Appropriations SB 698 Solar Equipment Lists Authorizes state equipment lists and ratings for solar, storage, and EV equipment. Watch Dead Factory-Built Housing Bills
AB 557 Factory-Built Housing Approvals Allows approved plans to be reused and limits repeat plan reviews. Oppose AB 1815 Factory-Built Housing Standards Restricts local amendments on projects using factory-built housing. Watch AB 2058 Factory-Built Housing Inspections Allows private inspection option and limits local inspection fees. Watch Bills Likely to Have the Greatest Operational Impact on the Building Safety Division

1. AB 1738 – Mandatory remote inspections.

2. SB 222 – Automated permitting and asynchronous inspections for heat pumps.

3. AB 1621 – Two-cycle limit on plan review comments.

4. AB 1206 – Mandatory preapproved residential plan program.

5. AB 1693 – Third-party certification for retail tenant improvements. 64 Item B.

6. AB 2418 – Expanded private plan-check requirements.

7. AB 2058 – Reduces local authority and fees for factory-built housing inspections.

8. AB 1820 – Potential reduction in EV charger permit fee revenue.

These eight bills would likely have the most direct effect on the City's permit processing, inspection operations, staffing, cost recovery, and local code enforcement authority. 65 Item B.

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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: 07/20/2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Receive City of Sonora Fire Department Quarterly Report for April, May and June 2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive City of Sonora Fire Department Quarterly Report for April, May and June 2026.

BACKGROUND:

This report provides a summary of Fire Department activity and performance for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2025/2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

During the reporting period of April 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026, the City of Sonora Fire Department responded to 471 calls for service. These calls included emergency medical responses, fire incidents, public service calls, and automatic or mutual aid responses. The department continued to meet service demands while maintaining training, inspection, and interagency cooperation efforts to support public safety and disaster preparedness within the community.

Primary Incident Type
Subcategory Primary Incident Type
Count of
Incidents
Outside fire Dumpster / other outdoor container fire 2.0 Outside fire Other outside fire 1.0
Outside fire Trash / rubbish fire 1.0
Outside fire Vegetation / grass fire 1.0
Outside fire Wildfire - wildland 2.0
Structure fire Confined cooking / appliance fire 3.0
Structure fire Room and contents fire 1.0
Structure fire Structural involvement 1.0
Transportation fire Vehicle fire - passenger 1.0
Hazard nonchemical Electrical hazard / short circuit 2.0 Hazard nonchemical
Electrical power line down / arching /
malfunction 2.0
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP Hazard nonchemical Motor vehicle collision 18.0
Hazardous materials Gas leak / gas odor 4.0
Investigation Odor investigation 1.0
Investigation Smoke investigation 5.0
Law enforcement
support Law enforcement support 3.0
Illness Abdominal pain / problems 6.0
Illness Altered mental status 16.0
Illness Back pain (non-trauma) 5.0
Illness Breathing problems 31.0
Illness Cardiac arrest 3.0
Illness Chest pain (non-trauma) 12.0
Illness Convulsions / seizures 28.0
Illness Diabetic problems 3.0
Illness Headache 2.0
Illness Heart problems 29.0
Illness Nausea / Vomiting 5.0
Illness No appropriate choice (medical response) 13.0
Illness Overdose 1.0
Illness Psychological / behavior issues 2.0
Illness Sick case 54.0
Illness Stroke / CVA 14.0
Illness Unconscious victim 2.0
Illness Unknown problem (medical) 27.0
Illness Well person check 3.0
Injury trauma Animal bites 1.0
Injury trauma Assault 10.0
Injury trauma Choking 1.0
Injury trauma Fall 42.0
Injury trauma Heat / cold exposure 1.0
Injury trauma Hemorrhage / laceration 8.0
Injury trauma Motor vehicle collision 6.0
Injury trauma Other traumatic injury 2.0
Medical other Medical alarm 2.0
Cancelled Cancelled 19.0
False alarm Accidental alarm 11.0
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP False alarm Malfunctioning alarm 7.0
False alarm Other false call 2.0
Good intent Controlled burning (Authorized) 2.0
Good intent No incident found upon arrival / location error 1.0 Good intent Smoke from non-hostile source (Smoke scare) 2.0 Alarms non-medical CO alarm 3.0
Alarms non-medical Fire / smoke alarm 5.0
Citizen assist Citizen assist / service call 4.0
Citizen assist Lift assist 32.0
Public service other Damaged hydrant 1.0
Public service other Standby (public service) 3.0
Structure rescue Elevator / escalator rescue 1.0
Transportation rescue
Motor vehicle collision extrication /
entrapment 1.0
Grand Total 471
Emergency Response and Operations Summary

1. Quarterly dollar loss in the city, resulting from fire: 0

2. Automatic or mutual aid given: 131

3. Automatic or mutual aid received: 30

4. Training hours for department staff: 199.75
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this report.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Training.
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: July 20, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Matthew Lewallen, Public Works Supervisor
SUBJECT:

Receive the City of Sonora Public Works Department Quarterly Reportfor April, May, andJune of 2026.

RECOMMENDATION:

Receive the City of Sonora Public Works Department Quarterly Reportfor April, May, andJune of 2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

For April, May, and June, the City of Sonora Public Works Department performed the following activities:

Events
• Staged signsfor Mother's Day parade.
• Worked the Mother's Day parade.
• Put out no-parking and detour signs weekly for the Farmers Market.

Streets
• Loaded and hauled away pay piles as needed.
• Installed more bump stops for trash bins along Stewart St. • Conducted roadside weed abatement along numerous City roads. • Sprayed sidewalk and edging of weeds throughout the City. • Pressure-washed trash cans and sidewalks in the downtown area. • Performed roadside trash pickup as needed.
• Loaded and disposed of deceased deer along City streets. • Pressure-wash sidewalks along Washington St.
• Patch City streets as needed.
• Monitor abandoned shopping cartsthroughout the City.
• Trimmed vegetation along the roadway and around street signs. • Continued with green waste pickup throughout the City. • Continued with street sweeping schedule.
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SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP • Check U.S.A's and mark roadways as needed.
• Repaired and rebuilt the drain on Wyckoff St. at Snell St. • Repaired and rebuilt drain lid on Washington St.

Facilities
• Continue repairs and cleaning of the Public Works yard. • Monthly check and replacement of HVAC filters as needed. • Finished lighting upgrades to Opera Hall.
• Replaced lights, put together a new desk, and painted Nicole's office.

Parks/Landscapes/Parking Lots
• Seasonal mowing of Rotary Park and the wellness center. • Pruned shrubsin the Fountain lot.
• Made numerous irrigation repairs in several City landscapes. • Monthly inspection of playground equipment at Rotary Park. • Perform weekly trash removal from City lots.
• Open, check, and clean daily public City bathrooms.
• Trimmed bushes/landscape in Coffill Park.
• Installed an automatic gate at the Dragoon Gulch trail entrance. • Trimmed trees in the Bowling Alley and Farmers Market lots. • Repaired and replaced Mehun lot metal railing.
• Trimmed treesin the Mehun lot.
• Fixed Sonora PD's parking garage door opener.
• Replaced swing at Rotary Park.
• Repaired and rehung lights in Coffill Park.

Storm Drains
• Continue with ongoing repairs to the down drain grates. • Performed clearing of drains as needed.

Cemeteries
• Conducted weed abatement around headstones.
• Daily check of messages and return calls as needed at Mountain Shadow. • Marked out plots as requested by the Funeral Home as needed. 70 Item D.

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 • Set headstones asrequested by the Funeral Home.
• Continued Seasonal mowing of Mt. Shadow Cemetery.
• Cut up and removed downed limbs at Old City Cemetery. • Reset downed headstones at Old City Cemetery.

Fleet
• Monthly vehicle checks and inspections.
• Clean, lube, and service sweeper as needed.
• Installed new decals on Public Workstrucks.
• Fixed and adjusted the parking brake on the backhoe.
• Cleaned out the City sweepers' water tank.
• Installed new lumber rack on City truck #14.

Miscellaneous
• Unlock and service all public restrooms daily.
• Put up event banners downtown as scheduled.
• Collect garbage twice a week in all City parking lots, landscapes, and parks. • Twice weekly, sweep City streets as needed.
• Removed more trash fromSonora and Woods Creek.
• Dispose of dead deer as needed.
• Removal and cleanup of graffiti as needed.

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
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Sonora City CouncilJuly 20, 2026

Sonora City Council
July 20, 2026