Agenda packet — Sonora City Council, August 17, 2026

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, August 17, 2026
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on August 17, 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
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM

1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

2. ROLL CALL

3. CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING

4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA

5. PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to a three (3) minute presentation.

6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be voted on in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public has a question or wishes to discuss an item. In that case, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

A. Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk.

B. Consider Acceptance of Disbursements in the Amount of $189,053.31 and $391,310.51 for Payroll, Including Employee Salaries, Employer and Employee Taxes, Retirement Contributions, Miscellaneous Voluntary Employee Deductions, Holiday Pay, and Other Adjustments, Including Retro-Pay; Nicole McCutchen, Administrative Services Officer, City Clerk.

C. Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for July 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
D. Consider Approval of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-A, Authorizing the Closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Certain City Streets for the 2026 Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.

E. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-B Acknowledging the City of Sonora Fire Department’s Annual State-Mandated Fire Inspection Compliance Report Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13146; Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief.
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

7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-C, Adopting the City of Sonora 2026-2031 Economic Development Strategy; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director and Cole Przybyla, Przybyla Advisors.

8. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS

9. 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.
3 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: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk
SUBJECT: Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Staff Recommends the City Council Approve the Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026.

FISCAL IMPACT:

No Fiscal Impact on the General Fund.

ATTACHMENTS:

Meeting Minutes from August 3, 2026.

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
4 Item A.

CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes
Monday, August 03, 2026
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on August 3, 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.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Bess Levine led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT
Mayor Ann Segerstrom
Vice Mayor Andy Merrill
Councilmember Bess Levine
Councilmember Stephen Opie
Councilmember Mark Plummer
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Friday, July 31, 2026, at 10:02 am.

APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Vice Mayor Andy Merrill, Seconded by Councilmember Mark Plummer. Voting Yea:

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Vice Mayor Andy Merrill, 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.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom, Vice Mayor Andy Merrill, Councilmember Bess Levine, Councilmember Stephen Opie, and Councilmember Mark Plummer all made comments regarding the Dove Fire.

PRESENTATIONS

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

District 1 Supervisor Mike Holland was not in attendance. 6 Item A.

CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be voted on in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public has a question or wishes to discuss an item. In that case, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.

2. Consider Approval of the Meeting Minutes from July 20, 2026; Stacy Enos-Del Razo, Deputy City Clerk.

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

3. Consider Adoption of Resolution 08-03-2026-A Ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' July 27, 2026, Proclamation of Local Emergency due to the Dove Fire and Authorize the Continuation of all Appropriate Emergency Response and Recovery Activities; Chris Gorsky, City Administrator.

Vice Mayor Andy Merrill asked to pull Item #3 for further discussion.

Chris Gorsky City Administrator discussed Resolution 08-03-206-A ratifying the Director of Emergency Services' July 27, 2026 Proclamation of Local Emergency due to the Dove Fire.

Councilmembers asked questions and discussed.

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

NEW BUSINESS

4. Consider Approval to Advertise and Solicit Bids for the FY 25/26 Parking Lot Improvement Project; and Consider Approval of a Contract Amendment to Dewberry’s Task Order 26-08 to Complete Final Design, Including the Addition of Bradford Street and the Associated Improvements to the Scope of Work; Carlye Buchholz, City Engineer.

Carlye Buchholz City Engineer presented the FY 25/26 parking lot improvement project including, the Church/Stewart Street parking lot; and the Lyons/Stewart Street parking lot.

Councilmembers asked questions and discussed.
7 Item A.

Councilmembers made additional comments.

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

5. Consider Selecting a Locally Preferred Project Alternative for the Tuolumne Heritage Trail (Gold Rush Path) Project; Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director.

Mike Pugh City Engineer gave an update on the Tuolumne Heritage Trail (Gold Rush Path), and introduced Derek Kirkland with Wood Rodgers Inc.

Derek Kirkland Wood Rodgers Inc. presented the Tuolumne Heritage Trail Phase 1 including the background; project timelines; and State Route 49 segment.

Tim Chamberlain Wood Rodgers Inc. presented project approval/environmental document; draft initial study - public review; and City Council action.

Councilmembers made comments.

Jerry Fuccillo addressed the Council.

Sharon Marovich Tuolumne Heritage Committee addressed the Council.

Councilmembers asked questions and discussed with Derek Kirkland and Tim Chamberlain.

QUARTERLY REPORTS

6. Receive the City of Sonora Police Department Quarterly Report for April through June 2026.

COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Mark Plummer had nothing to report.

Vice Mayor Andy Merrill thanked the Fire Chief and Police Chief.

Fire Chief Brittan Gregory gave an updated on the Dove Fire. 8 Item A.

Councilmember Stephen Opie had nothing to report.

Mayor Ann Segerstrom met with a representative from PG&E; attended the Sonora Police Department's BBQ; Friday is the last day to register to run for City Council; and attended the Christmas Town meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:40 pm.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at City Hall (209) 532-4541, [email protected].

Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

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

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Nicole McCutchen, Administrative Services Officer SUBJECT: Disbursements in the Amount of $189,053.31 and $391,310.51 for Payroll RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of Disbursements in the Amount of $189,053.31 and $391,310.51 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 July payroll included Resignation Leave Pay Outs, FY Holiday Pay Outs and Uniform Allowance Pay Outs.

These were the 25th and 26th payrolls of 26 for FY 2025/26; In total, we have expended 98.17% of the Salaries and Wages for the FY25-26 budget, which is under budget by 1.8% FISCAL IMPACT:

Disbursements are part of the approved FY2025/26 Budgets.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 10 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: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Chris Gorsky, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for July 2026 Accounts Payable Payment Register and Void Report.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Acceptance of an Informational Report for July 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 July 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.
11 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 ATTACHMENTS:
 Accounts Payable Warrants Report
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Fiscal Responsibility and Stability, Staffing - Salary, Benefits, Training, and Retention 12 Item C.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204608 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 1,513.02 Check No204609 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200015 Silke Communications 5,246.00 Check No204610 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 216.99 Check No204611 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200032 Mountain Oasis Water 18.45 Check No204612 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 39.57 Check No204613 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200038 Safeguard Pest Control 408.00 Check No204614 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 31.41 Check No204615 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200048 The Union Democrat 1,174.50 Check No204616 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200053 Liebert Cassidy Whitmore 3,005.00 Check No204617 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 176.00 Check No204618 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200074 Vision Service Plan (CA) 826.56 Check No204619 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200080 JTM Cleaning Co. 1,350.00 Check No204620 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200084 Hi-Tech Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc 2,658.33 Check No 204621 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200320 Foust Heat Air Refrigeration 949.00 Check No204622 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200370 Emblem Enterprises, Inc. 597.30 Check No204623 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200487 Standard Insurance Company 174.00 Check No204624 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200514 Computershare Trust Company, N.A. 1,500.00 Check No204625 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200602 Vector Solutions 1,520.00 Check No204626 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200616 Granite Peak Alarms LLC 487.50 Check No204627 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200694 Douglas Lorimer 964.43 Check No204628 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200724 Core Psychological Corporation 500.00 Check No204629 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200754 Rands Mobile Welding 287.18 Check No204630 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200757 CALAFCO 2,139.00 Check No204631 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200833 Donald Charles Waldman 100.00 Check No204632 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2001 Quinn Vanderwerff 64.70 Check No204633 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2011 Matthew Lewallen 197.74 Check No204634 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2044 Ronald Watson 40.00 Check No204635 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2081 Blake Mahan 1,555.96 Check No204636 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2082 Jeremy Rainbolt 171.39 Check No204637 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2004 Sunny Pence dba Pence Farm Sourdou 25.00 Check No 204638 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2006 Rosa's Portuguese Bakery, Inc. 25.00 Check No204639 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 12.00 Check No Page: 1 13
Item C.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204640 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 26.00 Check No204641 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2018 Joseph Horat 10.00 Check No204642 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2019 Sunshine Organic 63.00 Check No204643 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2022 Sourdough Dreams 14.00 Check No204645 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200001 Access Tuolumne (Cable 8) 686.00 Check No204646 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200011 AT&T Calnet 3 857.85 Check No204647 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200015 Silke Communications 4,632.40 Check No204648 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200016 Tuolumne County Public Power Agency 2,240.00 Check No 204649 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200018 U.S. Bank Corporate Payment System 4,387.65 Check No204650 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 168.57 Check No204651 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200028 General Plumbing Supply 105.28 Check No204652 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200032 Mountain Oasis Water 22.95 Check No204653 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 20.04 Check No204654 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 485.76 Check No204655 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 1,726.02 Check No204656 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200055 Keenan Associates 97,320.74 Check No204657 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200117 Verizon Wireless 38.01 Check No204658 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200207 Sonora Police Officers Association 938.75 Check No204659 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200210 Operating Engineers #3 234.50 Check No204660 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200226 Rebecca Howard 1,866.75 Check No204661 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200247 Watch Resources, Inc. 760.00 Check No204662 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 4,244.24 Check No204663 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200282 Employee Relations, Inc. 699.03 Check No204664 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200402 Viking Shred 259.96 Check No204665 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200413 CSG Consultants 8,694.42 Check No204666 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200422 Miracle Playsystems, Inc. 1,512.44 Check No204667 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200423 Bear Electrical Solutions (BES), LLC 462.50 Check No204668 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200430 Barton Overhead Door of Sonora, Inc. 100.00 Check No204669 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200496 Victoria Arduengo 220.00 Check No204670 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200505 Valley Strong Credit Union 2,106.00 Check No204671 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200533 ClearGov 7,650.00 Check No204672 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200533 ClearGov 13,523.90 Check No Page: 2 14
Item C.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204673 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200598 Top Dog Police K9 Training & Consultin 250.00 Check No 204674 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200640 Diamond Digital Marketing Co. 2,587.50 Check No204675 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200686 San Joaquin Delta College 1,951.00 Check No204676 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200737 TransUnion Risk and Alternative 152.00 Check No204677 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200810 HELIX Environmental Planning 1,744.10 Check No204678 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200814 Cornerstone Construction 120,160.00 Check No204679 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200834 Mountainside Equipment Service 6,480.95 Check No204680 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200836 Gaby Castro 100.00 Check No204681 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200837 Desmond & Louis, Inc. 1,275.00 Check No204682 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2001 Mourad Cherif (Hummus Heaven) 21.00 Check No204683 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2002 Dambacher Family Farms 70.00 Check No204684 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2003 Jonathan Anderson dba Tuttletown Far 88.00 Check No 204685 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2006 Rosa's Portuguese Bakery, Inc. 41.00 Check No204686 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 135.00 Check No204687 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 36.00 Check No204688 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2009 Bulk Farms Inc dba Oakdale Cheese 12.00 Check No204689 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2014 Schnoogs Cafe 23.00 Check No204690 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2016 Sweet Water Farm & Ranch Co 15.00 Check No204691 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2017 Columbia Kate's Teahouse & Bakery 44.00 Check No204692 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2019 Sunshine Organic 74.00 Check No204693 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2020 That Garlic Stuff 29.00 Check No204694 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2023 Blue bell Bees LLC 27.00 Check No204695 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 186.06 Check No204696 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200013 JS West Propane Gas 60.77 Check No204697 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 1,985.22 Check No204698 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 67.62 Check No204699 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 459.00 Check No204700 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200020 AT&T Mobility (FirstNet) 99.99 Check No204701 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 784.13 Check No204702 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 176.79 Check No204703 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200026 Department of Justice 603.00 Check No204704 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 1,426.37 Check No Page: 3 15
Item C.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204705 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200036 O'Reilly Auto Parts 178.07 Check No204706 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 462.43 Check No204707 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200048 The Union Democrat 702.00 Check No204708 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200094 Sierra Instant Print 424.13 Check No204709 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200111 Division of the State Architect 28.90 Check No204710 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200303 Pat Perry 456.30 Check No204711 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200413 CSG Consultants 4,625.21 Check No204712 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200636 Central Valley Toxicology 187.00 Check No204713 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2002 Dambacher Family Farms 12.00 Check No204714 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2003 Jonathan Anderson dba Tuttletown Far 61.00 Check No 204715 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2004 Sunny Pence dba Pence Farm Sourdou 35.00 Check No204716 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 63.00 Check No204717 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 66.00 Check No204718 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2009 Bulk Farms Inc dba Oakdale Cheese 9.00 Check No204719 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2019 Sunshine Organic 27.00 Check No204720 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 127.06 Check No204721 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 352.51 Check No204722 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 252.91 Check No204723 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200032 Mountain Oasis Water 18.45 Check No204724 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200035 Pacific Gas and Electric 3,642.71 Check No204725 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200038 Safeguard Pest Control 347.00 Check No204726 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 25.44 Check No204727 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 1,005.38 Check No204728 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200059 Cal.Net Motherlode 54.01 Check No204729 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 1,277.00 Check No204730 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200074 Vision Service Plan (CA) 745.92 Check No204731 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200207 Sonora Police Officers Association 738.32 Check No204732 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200210 Operating Engineers #3 234.50 Check No204733 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200212 Tuolumne County Tax Collector 441.26 Check No204734 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 1,299.00 Check No204735 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200312 Municipal Maintenance Equipment 713.98 Check No204736 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200325 Cascade Fire Equipment 334.69 Check No Page: 4 16
Item C.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204737 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200487 Standard Insurance Company 174.00 Check No204738 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200505 Valley Strong Credit Union 2,106.00 Check No204739 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200546 Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office 19,233.60 Check No204740 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200733 Bright Planet Solar 266.00 Check No204741 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200755 Selman & Company, LLC 237.00 Check No204742 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200803 Golden State Risk Management Authori 2,535.00 Check No 204743 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200829 California Comfort 1,005.00 Check No204744 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200839 Oakdale Leader 704.88 Check No204745 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200840 Northern Tool Commercial 2,811.18 Check No204746 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher Emp2058 Eric Nygard 195.53 Check No204747 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2001 Mourad Cherif (Hummus Heaven) 48.00 Check No204748 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2002 Dambacher Family Farms 22.00 Check No204749 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2004 Sunny Pence dba Pence Farm Sourdou 33.00 Check No 204750 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2005 Sally J Oliver Trial dba Bon Appetit 100.00 Check No204751 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 81.00 Check No204752 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 33.00 Check No204753 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2010 Engler Ag Enterprises 66.00 Check No204754 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2017 Columbia Kate's Teahouse & Bakery 42.00 Check No204755 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2020 That Garlic Stuff 15.00 Check No204756 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200005 Amazon Business 66.98 Check No204757 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200008 CDW-G LLC 18,763.80 Check No204758 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200024 Comcast Business 217.28 Check No204759 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200033 ODP Business Solutions, LLC 166.14 Check No204760 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200036 O'Reilly Auto Parts 54.84 Check No204761 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200038 Safeguard Pest Control 58.00 Check No204762 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200043 Sonora Lumber Company 89.63 Check No204763 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200047 Tuolumne Utilities District 311.46 Check No204764 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200050 Vic's Towing, Inc. 290.00 Check No204765 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200060 Combined Benefits Administrators 1,002.20 Check No204766 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200075 Waste Management 12.18 Check No204767 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200089 California Police Chiefs Association 442.00 Check No204768 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200263 Hunt & Sons LLC 2,575.99 Check No Page: 5 17
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City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? 204769 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200277 CA Dept of Food and Agriculture 596.00 Check No204770 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200500 Nathan Morales 35.00 Check No204771 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200581 Regional Government Services 942.80 Check No204772 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200640 Diamond Digital Marketing Co. 2,600.00 Check No204773 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200656 Rebecca A. Bell, RN 1,127.00 Check No204774 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200699 Linda Emerson 35.00 Check No204775 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200701 Thomas Miller 35.00 Check No204776 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200750 Jessica Hodge 660.00 Check No204777 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200783 Curtis Wicks 35.00 Check No204778 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200835 Locality Media LLC dba First Due Holdin 5,000.00 Check No 204779 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2003 Jonathan Anderson dba Tuttletown Far 95.00 Check No 204780 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2006 Rosa's Portuguese Bakery, Inc. 12.00 Check No204781 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2007 Tyson Hill Farm LLC 79.00 Check No204782 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2008 J&J Ramos Farms, Inc. 45.00 Check No204783 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2010 Engler Ag Enterprises 52.00 Check No204784 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2014 Schnoogs Cafe 66.00 Check No204785 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher FM2019 Sunshine Organic 248.00 Check NoACH466 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,219.83 Voucher NoACH467 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 473.86 Voucher NoACH468 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 136.53 Voucher NoACH469 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 546.12 Voucher NoACH470 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 1,706.62 Voucher NoACH471 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 1,914.22 Voucher NoACH472 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 12,795.45 Voucher NoACH473 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,335.46 Voucher NoACH474 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 4,846.82 Voucher NoACH475 7/1/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 7,024.40 Voucher NoACH476 7/10/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200608 Enterprise FM Trust 32,591.19 Voucher NoACH477 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 1,710.01 Voucher NoACH478 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 41.20 Voucher NoACH479 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 1,228.77 Voucher NoACH480 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,218.61 Voucher No Page: 6 18
Item C.

City of Sonora
Warrants Register
July 2026
Check Number Effective Date Document Description ID Payee Check Amount Payment Type VOID ? ACH481 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,491.67 Voucher NoACH482 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 2,787.34 Voucher NoACH483 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200004 White Brenner LLP 525.46 Voucher NoACH484 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200010 American Tower 1,594.59 Voucher NoACH485 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200301 RingCentral 783.10 Voucher NoACH486 7/16/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200740 Softchoice Corporation 4,890.60 Voucher NoACH487 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200006 Central San Joaquin Valley Risk Manag 326,402.00 Voucher No ACH488 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 784.28 Voucher NoACH489 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 9,612.22 Voucher NoACH490 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 8,371.47 Voucher NoACH491 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 14,370.45 Voucher NoACH492 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 1,679.88 Voucher NoACH493 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 40,410.98 Voucher NoACH494 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 6,327.27 Voucher NoACH495 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 29,483.63 Voucher NoACH496 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 602.21 Voucher NoACH497 7/27/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200838 Municipal Resource Group LLC 1,862.50 Voucher NoACH498 7/30/2026 System Generated Check/Voucher 200600 Dewberry Engineers Inc. 3,882.98 Voucher NoEFT0964 7/17/2026 CalPERS UAL Prepayment FY26/27 200219 CalPERS 1,337,890.00 Check NoReport Total 2,276,125.68 Page: 7 19
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: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Turu VanderWiel, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 08-17-2026-A to Establish Road Closures for the 2026 Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Approval of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-A, Authorizing the Closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Certain City Streets for the 2026 Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

Each year, Sonora Union High School conducts a parade through downtown Sonora utilizing State Route 49 (Washington Street) and other City streets in conjunction with their homecoming football game and festivities.

The Sonora Union High School Homecoming Parade will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, between 2:45 pm and 3:30 pm. Staging will occur on School Street between 1:30 pm and 2:45 pm.

The parade will start on School Street, then turn south (left) onto Snell Street. It will travel south on Snell Street to State Route 49 (Washington Street). The parade will then enter southbound State Route 49 (Washington Street) and will travel to the intersection of S. Washington Street and Stockton Road, where it will turn west (right) onto State Route 49 (Stockton Road) and then north (right) onto S. Green Street (City Street).

The parade will then travel north on S. Green Street to Courthouse Park, where the Sonora High Golden Regiment Marching Band will perform for approximately 15 minutes. Following their performance, the parade participants will be escorted by police personnel back to the high school.

Due to the size and duration of the parade, and the interruption of a State Highway for the parade, a resolution is required from the City Council authorizing the temporary closure of State Route 49 (Washington Street) and specific City streets.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There will be overtime and associated fuel costs, which are incorporated in existing departmental budgets. 20 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 ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 08-17-2026-A
CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Infrastructure and Engineering, Public Safety and Disaster Preparedness, Economic Development/Growth and General Plan
21 Item D.

RESOLUTION No. 08-17-2026-A

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STATE ROUTE 49 (WASHINGTON STREET) AND CERTAIN CITY STREETS TO ACCOMMODATE THE SONORA HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING PARADE, TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026.

WHEREAS, Sonora High School will be conducting the 2026 Homecoming Parade within the City limits of Sonora.

WHEREAS, traffic control and the closure of certain City streets will be needed to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, and parade participants during the event.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Sonora, that all of the above is hereby approved, subject to Sonora Union High School meeting all liability insurance requirements as specified by the City of Sonora, plus meeting all conditions as required by the California Department of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following streets will be closed on Friday, September 25, 2026, between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM.

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

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

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

4. Dodge Street between Green Street and Stewart Street

5. Jackson Street between Green Street and Stewart Street

6. Bradford Street between Green Street and Stewart Street

7. Linoberg Street between Green Street and Washington Street

8. Theall Street between Washington Street and Stewart Street

9. Wyckoff Street between Snell Street and Washington Street

10. Green Street between Yaney Street and Bradford Street School Street, between State Route 49 (Washington Street) and Snell Street, from approximately 1:15 PM to 2:45 PM.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;

1. That no parking shall be allowed on Green Street, between Yaney Street and State Route 49 (Stockton Road), between 1:00 PM and 3:30 PM.

2. Traffic control is of a rolling roadblock type. Parade participants will not be allowed to stop in the roadway once the parade procession begins.

PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on 17 August 2026, by the following votes:
22 Item D.

AYES: ___________________________________________________ NOES: ____________________________________________________ ABSENT: ____________________________________________________ Signed and dated:
__________________________________
Ann Segerstrom, Mayor, City of Sonora
ATTEST: ________________________________________
Nicole McCutchen, City Clerk, City of Sonora
RESOLUTION No. 08-17-2026-A
23 Item D.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

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

SERVICE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, COLLABORATION, RESPECT, LEADERSHIP DATE: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Brittan Gregory, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-B Acknowledging the City of Sonora Fire Department’s Annual State-Mandated Fire Inspection Compliance Report Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.

RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-B Acknowledging Receipt of the City of Sonora Fire Department's Annual Report Regarding Compliance with the State-Mandated Fire Inspection Requirements of California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3, Pursuant to Section 13146.4.

BACKGROUND:

California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 require fire departments that provide fire protection services to perform annual inspections of specified occupancies, including buildings used as public or private schools and certain residential occupancies, for compliance with applicable fire and life safety standards.

California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 requires fire departments subject to these annual inspection requirements to report annually to their administering authority regarding compliance with Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3. The administering authority is required to acknowledge receipt of the report by resolution or similar formal document.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

For Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the Sonora Fire Department identified 18 Educational Group E occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities subject to annual inspection. The Department completed annual inspections of all 18 identified Group E occupancies, resulting in a compliance rate of 100% for the reporting period.

The Department identified 178 Residential Group R occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities subject to annual inspection. During Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the Department completed annual inspections of 117 of the 178 identified Group R occupancies, resulting in a compliance rate of 66% for the reporting period.

The Fire Department will continue to evaluate existing building stock and occupancy records to ensure applicable Group E and Group R occupancies are identified and included in the annual inspection program. 24 Item E.

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

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

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

There is no direct fiscal impact associated with the City Council's receipt and acknowledgment of this annual compliance report.

ATTACHMENTS:
 Resolution No. 08-17-2026-B Receipt of the Annual State-Mandated Fire Inspection Compliance Report.

CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Public Safety, Staffing.
25 Item E.

Resolution Number No. 08-17-2026-B

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA ACKNOWLEDGING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ANNUAL COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTIONS 13146.2, 13146.3 AND 13146.4
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 was added in 2018 and requires annual reporting regarding specified state-mandated fire inspections; and, WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 require all fire departments that provide fire protection services, including the Sonora Fire Department, to perform annual inspections in all buildings used as public or private schools and in specified residential occupancies, including hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and certain residential care facilities, for compliance with building codes and standards, as provided by law; and, WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 13146.4 requires all fire departments, including the Sonora Fire Department, subject to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 to report annually to their administering authority regarding compliance with those sections; and, WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Sonora intends this Resolution to fulfill the requirement that the administering authority acknowledge receipt of the Sonora Fire Department's annual compliance report.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SONORA CITY COUNCIL HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES the measure of compliance of the Sonora Fire Department with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as follows:

A. EDUCATIONAL GROUP E OCCUPANCIES:

Educational Group E occupancies are generally those public and private schools used by more than six persons at any one time for educational purposes through the 12th grade. Within the City of Sonora, the Sonora Fire Department identified 10 Group E occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities. During Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the Sonora Fire Department completed the annual inspection of all 18 identified Group E occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities. This is a compliance rate of 100% for this reporting period.

B. RESIDENTIAL GROUP R OCCUPANCIES:

Residential Group R occupancies, for the purposes of this Resolution, are generally those occupancies containing sleeping units and include hotels, motels, apartments (three units or more), and certain residential care facilities. Within the City of Sonora, the Sonora Fire Department identified 178 Group R occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities subject to annual inspection. During Fiscal Year 2025/2026, the Sonora Fire Department completed the annual inspection of 117 of the 178 identified Group R occupancies, buildings, structures and/or facilities. This is a compliance rate of 66% for this reporting period.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution by the Sonora City Council at a meeting held by the City Council on the 17 day of August, 2026 by the following vote:
26 Item E.

Resolution Number No. 08-17-2026-B
AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINING:

Dated: August 17, 2026
_________________________________
Ann Segerstrom, Mayor, City of Sonora
ATTEST: _________
Nicole McCutchen, City Clerk, City of Sonora
RESOLUTION No. 08-17-2026-B
27 Item E.

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: August 17, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Tyler Summersett, Community Development Director and Cole Przybyla, Przybyla Advisors SUBJECT: Presentation and Consideration of Adopting the City of Sonora 2026–2031 Economic Development Strategy
RECOMMENDATION:

Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 08-17-2026-C, Adopting the City of Sonora 2026-2031 Economic Development Strategy.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Sonora serves as the county seat, a regional retail and medical center, and a gateway to recreation and visitor destinations throughout the Central Sierra, including Yosemite National Park. This regional role brings substantial daily activity into the City and supports local businesses and sales activity, while also creating pressures related to housing, streets, public services, and downtown.

Over the past several years, the City and its regional partners have completed a number of planning and economic development efforts identifying recurring issues and opportunities affecting Sonora. These include business turnover and commercial vacancies, limited developable land, housing and workforce constraints, infrastructure and utility costs, small-business needs, Downtown revitalization, tourism, and the need to protect Sonora's historic character while planning for future growth. The Economic Development Strategy builds upon those prior efforts rather than replacing them.

The Strategy's appendix specifically connects its recommendations to the City's 2020 Economic Development Restart Findings Report, the 2023 Organization Review and Budget Stabilization Study, the Central Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, and the Sierra Jobs First Strategic Plan.

The proposed Strategy is intended to convert that prior planning and community direction into an implementationoriented work program for the period 2026 through 2031.

DISCUSSION / ANALYSIS:

The Economic Development Strategy is structured as a five-year strategic toolkit designed to strengthen Sonora's economy while balancing economic growth with preservation of the City's unique qualities. It is intended to serve as an accessible working document for City staff and community partners and focuses on practical, relatively lowcost and high-impact implementation tools. 28 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 The Strategy recognizes the practical realities of a small city with limited staffing and fiscal resources. Accordingly, its recommendations emphasize manageable actions, partnerships, outside funding, and activities that can be incorporated into normal City operations rather than establishing a large stand-alone economic development program. Adoption establishes the strategic framework, and subsequent Council direction will provide the actionable items.

Survey
A Community Survey conducted in 2025 received more than 500 responses. In addition, more than 100 participants attended two Saturday community workshops, and approximately 10 key interviews were conducted with local Chamber leaders, Mother Lode Job Training, City Councilmembers, City staff, and Visit Tuolumne.

The community survey included in Appendix 2 further indicates that local jobs, housing, Downtown vitality, infrastructure, business support, activities, healthcare and education access, and tourism were among the areas identified by respondents as opportunities for economic and community improvement.

Key Objectives
The proposed Strategy is organized around five key objectives:

1. Business Basics;

2. Placemaking & Community;

3. Planning & Policies;

4. Funding; and

5. Workforce Development.

These objectives are intended to provide a community-focused roadmap with clear implementation actions that can be carried out by City staff and partners. The Strategy specifically identifies strengthening the economic base, revitalizing Downtown, and supporting local businesses as central priorities.

The proposed Strategy consolidates prior recommendations into one implementation framework.

The Strategy's crosswalk identifies direct connections between its five objectives and prior findings concerning Downtown vacancies, visitor amenities, business recruitment and retention, permitting and development barriers, workforce decline, housing, annexation planning, tourism, historic preservation, funding limitations, and regional economic diversification.

The Strategy also aligns its objectives with regional economic development efforts addressing housing, infrastructure, business capital, childcare, workforce retention, Downtown redevelopment, placemaking, trail connections, recreation, tourism, and outside funding.
29 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 Next Steps
Following the adoption of the Economic Development Strategy, staff will return to the City Council with recommended year one implementation actions. Council direction received during the presentation of the Strategy will be incorporated into those recommendations.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adoption of the Economic Development Strategy has no immediate additional fiscal impact. The FY 2026/27 Budget includes $100,000 to support Economic Development strategies and activities. Specific projects requiring use of these funds will be presented to the City Council as part of a future implementation package for consideration.

ATTACHMENTS:
2026-2031 Economic Development Strategy
Resolution No. 08-17-2026-C
Economic Development Strategy Power Point Presentation Slides CORE COUNCIL PRIORITIES:

Economic Development/Growth and General Plan
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A 5-Year
Strategic Toolkit
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The plan serves as a staff accessible
toolkit to leverage Sonora's position
as the county seat and gateway to
Yosemite, turning community input
and regional guidance into tangible
economic outcomes.

The strategy is built around five
objectives with practical action
items designed to be carried out by
city staff, focusing on low-cost, highimpact implementation tools.

We would like to thank the
community of Sonora for their input
and the stakeholders who made
themselves available for interviews,
Sonora Area Foundation (SAF),
Mother Lode Job Training (MLJT),
Visit Tuolumne and the Sonora City
Council.

This playbook is a five-year working document designed to strengthen Sonora's economy by balancing growth with preserving the city's unique qualities.
32 Item A.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Strategic Toolkit
Message from the Mayor
Current Conditions
Community Input
5 Key Objectives
02 04
05 06
07 5 Objectives
Business Basics
Placemaking & Community
Planning & Policies
Funding
Workforce Development
08 12
15 19
21 Action Items
Marketing Campaign
Business Attraction
Business Retention
Sonora's Identity
Anchor Event
Tourism
Outreach Tools
Active Transportation
Sonora Growth Plan
Funding & Reinvestment
Local Funding Stream
Workforce Support
09 09
09 12
12 12
15 15
15 19
19 21
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33 Item A.

Ann Se
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nn Segerstrom
Message from the Mayor
On behalf of the City of Sonora, I am
honored to present the Economic Strategy
for 2026–2031. This plan builds upon years
of community input and regional
collaboration. It is not another study to sit
on a shelf. It is a working document, a
toolkit of clear objectives, action items, and
clear tools that City staff, along with our
partners, can implement with the resources
we have.

Sonora stands at an important crossroads.

We are a small city with just over 5,000
residents, but we serve as the county seat, a
retail hub of the Central Sierra, and the
gateway to many destinations, including
Yosemite National Park. Every day,
thousands more people move through
Sonora than live here, bringing business,
sales, and vibrancy, but also putting strain
on our housing, streets, and services.

We heard from the community about what
matters most. The 2025 Community Survey,
completed as part of this study, drew over
500 responses and gave us a strong
direction. Residents want economic growth,
a stronger downtown, new housing options,
and better support for small businesses.

Councilmember interviews reinforced the
same message. Sonora should strengthen
its economic development basics while
protecting what makes the city special: its
historic charm, community events, and
connection to the landscape.

This plan was not created in isolation. It
draws from previous city economic reports,
regional and statewide frameworks like
Sierra Jobs First, the Central Sierra
Comprehensive Economic Development
Strategy (CEDs), the Housing Element
Update, and CA FWD’s wildfire resilience
work. By aligning Sonora’s efforts with these
larger strategies, we can stretch our limited
resources and position ourselves for state
and federal funding to advance local
initiatives like Vision Sonora and infill
programs.

Most importantly, this plan is designed to
be implemented. We recognize our reality:
the City of Sonora has a small staff, a
modest budget, and many competing
needs. The strategies here are developed
with that in mind—practical steps with real
impact. Some will take longer and require
partnerships; others can be advanced right
away by City staff.

To our residents, businesses, and visitors:
thank you for your input and your ongoing
commitment to Sonora. Together, we will
build a City known for doing things, not just
seeing things.

The Strategy’s Foundation: Community, Context, and Commitment 34 Item A.
all of which can benefit from tangible,
visible support from the city.

Limited vacant land within city limits
makes redevelopment and infill a priority.

To facilitate future growth and ensure
coordinated municipal planning and
service delivery for nearby projects, the
City endorses strategic annexation within
its Sphere of Influence.

Together, these conditions set the stage
for this plan. They reveal a community
rich in natural beauty, history and a
strong sense of identity, but also real
vulnerabilities in housing, revenue
stability, business costs, and developable
land.

The objectives that follow are designed to
address these challenges through
practical, achievable steps that City staff
can realistically implement.

The City of Sonora functions as a regional
retail and medical hub and serves as a
gateway for various recreational,
employment, and retail services. This
results in a daily influx of commuters,
shoppers, and tourists. While this high
level of activity boosts retail sales and
economic opportunities, it also presents
significant challenges, particularly
regarding housing availability, strain on
public services, and pressure on the
downtown area. These dynamics are the
primary focus of this Strategic Plan.

The 2025 Community Survey, workshop
discussions, and regional reports from our
Statewide partners collectively identified
five core objectives essential to securing
the city's future prosperity.

Downtown Sonora has experienced
business turnover in recent years resulting
in vacant commercial buildings on Main
Street. These vacancies create
opportunities for new ventures and
creative re-use of historic structures.

The city's reliance on retail, healthcare
and tourism plays a central role in shaping
economic development decisions.

A nationwide housing crisis across every
income level is making it difficult to retain
families and a qualified workforce.

Persistent business and workforce hurdles
include high utility costs, trouble accessing
capital, and workforce shortages,
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PARTICIPANTS AT 2

SATURDAY COMMUNITY

WORKSHOP
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KEY INTERVIEWS WITH

LOCAL CHAMBER LEADERS,

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DEVELOPED FOR ACTION
5 Key Objectives
5 Objectives form the core of the City
of Sonora’s Economic Development
Strategy guiding from 2026 to 2031.

The objectives simplify economic
development by providing a
community-focused roadmap with
clear action items enhanced by
measurable implementation tools.

These objectives ensure city staff and
community partners can align their
efforts, turning the plan's vision into
practical, day-to-day implementation.

The framework is built specifically to
address the city’s critical challenges:
strengthening the economic base,
revitalizing the downtown and
supporting local businesses. Each
objective is broken down into
practical, manageable steps that
reflect the reality of a small city with
limited staff and budget. By focusing
on clear priorities, the City can
effectively implement this plan, track
progress, and build the resilience
necessary to shape an appealing
future for all residents and
businesses.
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Objective 1:

Business Basics
Promote Sonora as a place to
visit, invest and do business
through coordinated economic
development efforts
Encourage private investment
and business growth by
providing predictable approval
processes and adopting Policies
that support business
investment and expansion.

Position Sonora as a modern
recreational gateway, while
preserving its historical
character through creation of
active social spaces (Farmers
Market + Linoberg St) and
beautification, Art, events that
strengthen Sonora’s role as a
vibrant regional destination.

Apply for grant funding to
enhance economic development
and improve city infrastructure,
focusing on the protection of
historical assets, non-motorized
improvements, fire resiliency,
and long-term sustainability.

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Objective 2:

Placemaking &
Community
Objective 3:

Planning & Policies
Objective 4:

Funding
Objective 5:

Workforce
Development
Actively work with the Business
community, Brick and Mortar
owners and Career Technical
Education providers to fill
current vacancies, develop new
growth sectors and train
tomorrow’s talent locally.
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OBJECTIVE 1 - BUSINESS BASICS

ACTION ITEMS
Conduct exit interviews with
businesses closing their doors, relocating or otherwise modifying their activities to understand the “why”.

Communication with property owners
is also critical to identifying the
investments needed to make spaces
attractive to potential tenants.

1.3) Business Retention Strategy
City businesses should be encouraged
to join the Sonora Chamber of
Commerce and become more familiar
with Mother Lode Job Training and
Career Technical Education (CTE)
programs in the region. The local
business community can benefit from
coordination, co-promotion, and
collaboration with each other and the
City.

1.1) Select Sonora Marketing
Campaign
The campaign is a low-cost, digitalfirst business attraction effort that will use the updated Sonora Economic
Development website, targeted social
media activity, direct outreach, and
consistent follow-up to raise
awareness of Sonora’s opportunities
among current (and prospective)
businesses. It replaces traditional
brochures with a modern, ongoing
online presence that highlights local
success stories, available spaces, and
Sonora’s competitive advantages. The
campaign is a 12-month continual
rolling effort, not a 30-day promotion.

1.2) Business Attraction Strategy
Identify vacancies in brick-and-mortar
storefronts across the City and
prepare tailored recruitment packets
for hotel groups, hospitality investors,
and retail companies appropriate for
the size, location and need within the
City.

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1.1.2) Landing Page Development
The economic development working group will lead an effort to create a Regional landing page with an economic development focus. This shared recruitment resource serves as the practicalfront doorforrecruitment and a place to keep core recruitment information current through an established working group.

1.1.3) Business Start-up Guide
Prepare and publish a comprehensive Business Start Up in the City of Sonora guide that outlines all the steps and resources to establish a new business. The guide will cover getting a Business License, Tenant Improvements, establishing a fictitious business name, Permits, Design Review, Chamber membership and other key elements entailed in opening a business to the public.

1.2.1) Vacancy and Ownership Pipeline
Create an inventory of vacant spaces Citywide including, property owner contact, property needs, vacancy date and zoning. Use the vacancy pipeline to keep status updates, ownership, and next steps current, so these sites can be the focus of efforts to recruit new business, expansion opportunities, assistance programs, etc.

1.2.2) Business Outreach
Conduct targeted outreach calls or meetings with prospective businesses and site selectors to keep communication lines open and Sonora top of mind.

1.1.1) Economic Development working group
Remain active in the multi-agency economic
development working group. Use the working group to
keep shared goals achievable by creating resources
that represent the region and support outcomes that
highlight opportunities in Sonora.

BUSINESS BASICS

IMPLEMENTATION
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1.2.3) Business Attraction List
Prepare a “Business Attraction Target List” identifying top industry prospects, updated when necessary to reflect market shifts and Sonora’s evolving strengths. This list should be reviewed with economic development partners to align recruitment efforts.

1.2.4) Hospitality & Retail
Maintain a list of potential mid-scale hospitality and destination dining operators to initiate outreach contacts.

1.3.1) Sonora on Social Media
Utilize Sonora Social Media accounts to promote new businesses opening in the City, highlight business expansions/changes/activities, city improvements, Sonora Chamber activities, exciting developments within the community (such as Farmers Market vendors establishing a storefront on Main Street!).

1.3.2) Business Town Hall
Host one annual “Policy & Business Roundtable” with local business leaders, utility providers, and regional partners to gatherfeedback on business conditions, discuss regulatory challenges, and recommend adjustments to maintain Sonora’s competitive position.

1.3.3) Annual Business Survey
Partner with Sonora Chamber of Commerce to conduct an annual Business Survey to gather input on expansion opportunities, succession risks, workforce needs, infrastructure concerns, and regulatory or cost barriers that may affect business stability or growth, as well as potentialresponses to implementation of strategy action items.

1.3.4) Digital Tools for Downtown
Coordinate with Sierra SBDC orlocal social media firms to deliver an annual “Digital Tools for Downtown” workshop focused on e-commerce adoption, online marketing, and digital payment systems.

1.3.5) Tenant Improvements
Establish and implement tenant improvement programs using a mix of grants and lowinterest loans. Key examples include: Forgivable loans for Life Safety and ADA compliance, Downtown Revitalization microgrants (up to $5,000), and Historic Building Improvement grants (up to $20,000).

1.3.6) Small Business Microgrants and Loans
Establish a small business microgrant and loan program with awards of up to $10,000 to support start-up costs, equipment purchases, storefront improvements, and business expansion. Partner with the Small Business Development Center and Mother Lode Job Training to provide applicant outreach, technical assistance, and business coaching. 41 Item A.

OBJECTIVE 2 - PLACEMAKING &

COMMUNITY

ACTION ITEMS
draw,fill hotelrooms during shoulder
seasons, and reinforce Sonora’s
emerging identity as a hub for
recreation and outdoor culture.

2.3) Tourism
Continue partnering with Visit
Tuolumne County to co-market Sonora,
its anchor event, and otherlocal
highlights in larger state and regional
tourism markets.

2.1) Strengthen Sonora’s Identity and
Sense of Place
Improve how Sonora looks,feels, and
functions forresidents, businesses, and
visitors. Strengthen gateways, public
spaces, trails, streetscapes,
storefronts, visitor amenities, and
community gathering places in ways
that celebrate Sonora’s character,
support local businesses, and build
community pride. Use coordinated
improvements and programming to
create a more consistent and
recognizable experience throughout
the city.

2.2) Anchor Event
Formally designate the Mother Lode
Fairgrounds as the site for one annual
anchor event by 2028, such as a multiday fishing expo, mountain bike expo, multi-day music festival, Soap Box
Derby or motorcycle tour. This event
will serve as a regional
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2.1.1) Destination, Sonora!
Market Sonora’s family-friendly amenities, including parks, schools, Farmers Market and community events, through city newsletters, social media, Visit Tuolumne County and the City website. This campaign reinforces the city’s appeal to young families and regional transplants.

2.1.2) Arts, Exhibits and Shows
Temporarily activate vacant or underused downtown properties as venues for art exhibitions, performances, trade shows, expos, and other community events.

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PLACEMAKING & COMMUNITY

IMPLEMENTATION

2.1.3) Welcome to Sonora Gateway
Place a welcome to Sonora, Queen of the
Southern Mines, Gateway Monument on cityowned property or other appropriate location at majorintersections.

2.1.4) Sonora Farmers Market Promotion
Actively promote the farmers market to
strengthen community socialfabric and
downtown activity. Support vendors in
transitioning from Market to Main Street.

2.1.5) Community Beautification Project
Continue So-Beautiful Community Beautification project as an ongoing, low-cost community activation program, including targeted tree planting and other streetscape improvements where appropriate.

2.1.6) Dragoon Gulch and Tuolumne Heritage Trail
Advance extensions to the Dragoon Gulch and Tuolumne Heritage trails, including landscaping, signage, interpretive elements, and stronger connections to surrounding destinations. Use both trail systems to support placemaking, community recreation, and Sonora’s outdooridentity.

2.1.7) City Landscape Planter Program
Re-plant and refresh downtown planters as part of an ongoing beautification effort.

Partner with a local nursery orlandscape professional to select attractive, water-wise options that add visual interest to Sonora.
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2.1.8) Professional support for storefront and exterior improvements Engage a local business or professional to support consistent window displays, beautification, and exterior enhancements.

2.1.9) Banners and Seasonal Displays
Utilize existing Banner hardware on light standards as an opportunity to promote and advance messaging, create a fresh look in town and enhance seasonal outreach efforts (Christmas Town, Round Up, Sonora Chamber, City Anniversaries, etc)

2.1.10) Parking lot upgrades
Recognize the importance of safe, convenient, well-maintained City infrastructure to business activity. Consider projects that add parking orimprove existing lots.

2.1.11) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
Expand publicly accessible electric vehicle charging at downtown parking areas, visitor destinations, lodging properties, and commercial centers, as grant funding becomes available.

2.1.12) Courthouse Park Demonstration Coordination
Collaborate with Tuolumne County to review policies governing protests and public demonstrations at Courthouse Park, with the goal of protecting lawful public expression while minimizing disruption to downtown businesses, customers, traffic and public access.

2.1.13) Build the Stewart & Linoberg Street Plaza project Advancing both plaza projects as signature public spaces strengthens downtown identity, creates a recognizable community gathering place, and supports nearby businesses and events.

2.2.1) Anchor Event Feasibility and Partner Recruitment Convene the Fairgrounds, Visit Tuolumne County, local businesses, and event producers to evaluate concepts, identify funding and operating partners, and select an event for launch.

2.3.1) Public Restroom Basics
Maintain public restrooms that are consistently open, clean, safe, and well stocked during peak visitor periods and community events.

2.3.2) Grow Christmas Town
Continue supporting the Sonora Chamber of Commerce in expanding Christmas Town Sonora as a signature seasonal destination. Build on the event’s growing attendance by adding activities, strengthening promotion, encouraging local shopping, and creating additionalreasons forresidents and visitors to spend time downtown. 44 Item A.

OBJECTIVE 3 - PLANNING &

POLICIES

ACTION ITEMS

3.1) Outreach Tools
Prepare practical development and
housing outreach tools, including
commercial prospectuses, housing
prospectuses, and a homeowner-facing
ADU guide, to make priority commercial
sites and small-scale housing opportunities
easier to pursue.

3.2) Active Transportation Integration
Incorporate active transportation
improvements—such as pedestrian
connections, bike lanes, and wayfinding
signage—into corridor and downtown
planning documents and funded projects.

A walkable community is advantageous to
consumer spending, community health,
social connectedness and overall
happiness.

3.3) Sonora Growth Plan
Establish a framework forfuture city
expansion. The plan should address prezoning within the existing sphere of influence, infrastructure corridors, service
needs, sustainability, and fiscal impacts.

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3.1.1) Commercial Activation Prospectuses
Prepare detailed prospectuses for Mono Way, the Sanguinetti Triangle, and Childs Drive sites. Each document should include zoning allowances, infrastructure capacity, potential uses, and available incentives. Prospectuses should be distributed to developers, brokers, and regional partners to attract investment.

3.1.2) Housing Activation and Coordination Prospectuses Prepare and publish housing activation prospectuses for underutilized parcels throughout the City. Each prospectus should detail zoning allowances, infrastructure capacity, and potential development models. Focus directly on property owners and developers who have entitled, yet inactive, infill projects to identify barriers and provide tailored incentives that encourage project initiation. For properties outside city limits, emphasize the benefits of becoming part of the city.

3.1.3) Homeowner ADU Guide
Publish a homeowner accessory dwelling unit (ADU) guide. This guide should explain zoning, permitting steps, parking requirements and cost considerations in plain language.

By lowering barriers for homeowners, Sonora can add small-scale housing units that expand supply without requiring large land acquisitions.

3.1.4) Development coordination
To keep projects within city limits and to limit delays in project approval, meet with developers to review projects prior to formal submittal. This proactive approach ensures that planned projects move toward groundbreaking and completion.

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IMPLEMENTATION
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3.1.5) Rehabilitation of 290 Stewart St
Deliver on rehabilitation of the property located at 290 Stewart Street, utilizing financial assistance from the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program or Program Income funds. The CDBG funding ensures the project aligns with the program's objectives: providing rent controlled housing, establishing and maintaining a suitable living environment for a range ofincome levels.

3.1.6) Vision Sonora Implementation
Reaffirm the City’s commitment to the Vision Sonora Plan to identify priority projects from the plan each fiscal year and moving it forward with design,financing plan, and ultimately construction.

3.1.7) Fire Insurance Advocacy
Join the California Forward Resilience Coalition and submit one annual Councilresolution to the California Insurance Commissioner advocating forfire insurance solutions that stabilize localresidents and businesses. This action both raises Sonora’s profile at the state level and provides tangible advocacy for community members struggling with rising premiums or coverage loss.

3.1.8) Advance Census Tract 12 for Opportunity Zone Designation Advance the current nomination of Census Tract 12 for the next Opportunity Zone program. Coordinate with state and regional partners, document the tract’s investment potential, and identify priority properties and projects that could benefit from designation.

3.2.1) Active transportation network tie-in to key place-making assets Advance Dragoon Gulch and the Tuolumne Heritage Trail as part of an interconnected active transportation network that supports infill sites, housing access, and community mobility.

3.2.2) Priority Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections
Identify and prioritize missing pedestrian and bicycle connections between downtown, neighborhoods, schools, parks, public spaces, and commercial corridors to incorporate into capital improvement plans, development review and grant applications.

3.3.1) Annexation study + Municipal Service Review update The study should include fiscal impact analysis, infrastructure requirements, service delivery costs, and potentialrevenue gains. Findings will guide Council on whether annexation aligns with Sonora’s long-term growth strategy.

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3.3.2) City-owned property evaluation
Evaluate city-owned properties for development potential,for sale or surplus, including City rights of way and property swaps.

3.3.3) Community engagement on growth
Host at least two community workshops to gatherresident input on potential annexation and growth policies. Workshops should include maps, data on projected impacts, and facilitated discussion to build transparency and trust in the decision-making process.

3.3.4) Priority Opportunity Sites
Matrix
Maintain a simple priority sites matrix
identifying key commercial, housing,
downtown, and growth-area sites,
including current status, major
constraints, and recommended next
steps to help guide City outreach,
planning, and partnership efforts.

3.3.5) Growth and Project
Communications Program
Use a standard communications
approach for major growth, housing,
annexation, and economic
development efforts, including clear
project summaries, early public
information, and consistent messaging
on community benefits, tradeoffs, and
timelines.
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OBJECTIVE 4 - FUNDING

ACTION ITEMS

4.1) Annual Funding and Reinvestment Strategy
Establish an annual process to identify grants, matching funds, and local reinvestment opportunities that advance the City’s economic development priorities. Track applications, awards, and project results to support consistent implementation of the strategy.

4.2) Local Funding Stream
Establish a durable local economic development funding approach that supports match capacity, grant execution, and ongoing implementation.

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4.1.1) TOT Reporting and Analysis
Continue providing Council with TOT revenue reports that break down contributions from hotels, short-term rentals, and events. Each report should include year-over-year comparisons and identify seasonal gaps where marketing campaigns or event programming could strengthen low-performing months. Use the report to guide investment decisions and address weak tourism months.

4.1.2) Annual Funding Matrix Report
Prepare and publish an annual “Funding Matrix Report” for Economic Development beginning in FY 2026–27 that identifies $50,000–$100,000 in state and federal grant opportunities. The report should outline eligibility criteria,required matching funds, and alignment with Sonora’s strategic objectives. Present the report to Council each spring to guide budget decisions and set priorities for applications.

4.2.1) Implementation of Grants
Submit grant applications each yearin categories such as Jobs First, USDA Rural Development, EDA Economic Adjustment, or wildfire resilience. Staff should track application outcomes and report results to Council annually, building institutional knowledge and improving competitiveness over time.

4.2.2) Matching Fund
Continue to propose matching fund allocations for economic development projects in the City’s annual budget, subject to available resources and fiscal conditions. This formalizes the City’s commitment to leveraging small local contributions into larger external awards.

It also reduces last-minute match scrambles and improves application readiness.

4.2.3) Facade improvements and Investment in Old Structures Create a clear,repeatable decision process that defines which visible improvements are eligible forreinvestment support and why. This includes banner deployment, beautification investments, and other public-facing upgrades tied to visitor experience and community pride.

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FUNDING

IMPLEMENTATION
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OBJECTIVE 5 - WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT

ACTION ITEMS

5.1) Broad Workforce Support (Annual Workforce Update)
In partnership with regional workforce organizations, monitor workforce needs in healthcare, hospitality, professional services, and other key local industries.

Provide the City Council with annual updates on employer needs, workforce gaps, available training resources, and grant opportunities that may support regional workforce development efforts.

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5.1.1) Workforce referral and “warm handoff” loop
Referlocal businesses to the Mother Lode Job Training hub in downtown Sonora for technical assistance and workforce support. Use a consistent referral process so businesses that contact the City for workforce help are connected quickly to MLJT and partnerresources, with follow-up tracked to confirm outcomes where possible.

5.1.2) MLJT-led economic development working group infrastructure Participate in workforce and economic development efforts led by Mother Lode Job Training, the Chamber, Tuolumne County, and otherregional partners. The City’s role should focus on supporting partner-led initiatives, sharing information, connecting local businesses with available resources, and participating in joint projects when they align with City priorities and available staff capacity.

5.1.3) Youth-to-Workforce Initiative
Support ongoing, partner-led collaboration to establish a youth-to-workforce retention initiative in partnership with schools, workforce organizations, and local employers. The initiative should strengthen local career awareness, internships, apprenticeships, workbased learning, and practical pathways into jobs that allow youngerresidents and families to remain in the Sonora area.

5.1.4) Childcare and after-school program working group Identify a community partner to convene a working group with schools, nonprofits, and youth service providers to identify a site and funding strategy for a new childcare or afterschool program. The findings and recommendations should be delivered to City Council to guide program development and help meet a documented community need.

5.1.5) School district/Columbia College partnerships
Support practical partnerships with the school district to support childcare delivery and workforce pathway development. Use school partnerships to strengthen siting options, program coordination, and participation pipelines that improve retention for working families.

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IMPLEMENTATION
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APPENDIX
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Earlier finding or
direction
Connected strategy
objective(s)
Connection to this
strategy
2020 Economic
Development Restart
Findings Report, pp. 18–20.

Downtown faced vacancies,
reduced activity, aging
storefronts, missing visitor
amenities, and a need to
reposition Sonora as a
destination.
1, Business Basics
2, Placemaking &
Community
Objective 1 organizes
vacancy tracking, propertyowner outreach, business
recruitment, and retention.

Objective 2 addresses
storefronts, public spaces,
visitor amenities, events,
and Sonora’s destination
identity.
2020 Economic
Development Restart
Findings Report, pp. 9 and

20. Development activity
was limited, few sites were
available for businesses
supporting living-wage
jobs, and stakeholders
raised concerns about
permitting, costs,
infrastructure, and the
City’s business climate.
1, Business Basics
3, Planning & Policies
Objective 1 creates a
consistent business-facing
recruitment and support
function. Objective 3 makes
priority sites, permitting
steps, and development
expectations easier to
understand while
advancing long-term
growth planning.
2020 Economic
Development Restart
Findings Report, pp. 5–7.

The report documented a
declining labor pool,
limited growth in the
working-age population,
and substantial worker
commuting into and out of
the area.
3, Planning & Policies
5, Workforce Development
Objective 3 connects
housing and growth
planning to workforce
availability. Objective 5
establishes recurring
employer and partner
coordination and an annual
workforce update.

APPENDIX 1 - PREVIOUS PLAN CROSSWALK
The table below shows the strongest connections between previous economic development plans and the City’s five objectives. It is not intended as a complete summary of each source.

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2023 Organization Review
and Budget Stabilization
Study, Executive Summary,
Theme Four. Citygate
called for effective growth
and annexation planning,
attainable housing, tourism
and small-business
development, filling vacant
commercial spaces, and
protecting downtown’s
historic character.
1, Business Basics
2, Placemaking &
Community
3, Planning & Policies
The strategy separates this
broad direction into three
areas of responsibility:
business development,
place-based revitalization,
and housing, infill, and
growth planning.
2023 Organization Review
and Budget Stabilization
Study, Executive Summary,
pp. 3–4. Citygate found
that Sonora’s small staff
and limited fiscal resources
constrained the City’s
ability to advance projects
and meet long-term needs.
4, Funding
Objective 4 establishes
annual funding review,
grant pursuit, match
planning, and revenue
reporting. The five-year
implementation structure
phases the work and uses
regional partnerships and
outside expertise where
additional capacity is
needed.

Central Sierra 2024–2029
Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy, pp.
11 and 24. The regional
economy relies heavily on
businesses serving
residents and visitors. The
CEDS calls for stronger
small-business support,
entrepreneurship, industry
partnerships, and growth in
sectors that bring outside
revenue into the region.
1, Business Basics
5, Workforce Development
Objective 1 supports
business retention, smallbusiness assistance, and
targeted recruitment.

Objective 5 connects
employers with education,
training, and workforce
partners.

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Central Sierra 2024–2029
Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy, pp.
5, 15, and 22–24. Housing
shortages, infrastructure
and utility costs, limited
small-business capital,
childcare shortages, and
loss of local talent were
identified as
interconnected barriers to
economic growth.
3, Planning & Policies
4, Funding
5, Workforce Development
Objective 3 advances
housing and development
readiness. Objective 4
improves access to outside
funding. Objective 5 places
the City in regional
partnerships that can
identify and address
workforce barriers
extending beyond City
responsibilities.

Central Sierra 2024–2029
Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy, p.

23. The CEDS prioritizes
downtown redevelopment,
placemaking, vibrant public
spaces, visitor amenities,
and trail connections to
commercial districts.
2, Placemaking &
Community
3, Planning & Policies
Objective 2 advances public
spaces, visitor amenities,
trails, and downtown
identity. Objective 3
connects those
investments to active
transportation, infill sites,
housing, and commercial
areas.

Sierra Jobs First Strategic
Plan. The regional plan
identifies sustainable
recreation and tourism as a
priority sector, alongside
natural and working lands,
clean energy, healthcare,
and sustainable agriculture.
2, Placemaking &
Community
Objective 2 provides the
strongest local connection
through outdoor
recreation, tourism, events,
and destination
development.

Sierra Jobs First Strategic
Plan. Small-business
development, education,
workforce, childcare,
housing, and infrastructure
are treated as foundations
for regional job growth.
3, Planning & Policies
4, Funding
5, Workforce Development
Objective 3 addresses
housing and infrastructure
readiness, Objective 4
strengthens projectfunding readiness, and
Objective 5 anchors
workforce coordination in
existing regional
partnerships.

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RESOLUTION No. 08-17-2026-C
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA ADOPTING THE CITY OF SONORA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 2026–2031 AND ESTABLISHING A FRAMEWORK FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION WHEREAS, the City of Sonora serves as the county seat, a regional center for commerce and services, and a gateway to destinations throughout the Central Sierra, including Yosemite National Park; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a strong and resilient local economy is important to the long-term fiscal health of the City and the County of Tuolumne, the vitality of Downtown Sonora, the success of local businesses, the availability of employment and housing opportunities, and the overall quality of life of the community; and
WHEREAS, the City has undertaken previous economic development, organizational, housing, transportation, and community planning efforts that have identified opportunities and challenges related to Downtown revitalization, business development and retention, commercial vacancies, housing, workforce availability, infrastructure, tourism, community character, and long-term growth; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Strategy builds upon previous City and regional planning efforts, including the City's 2020 Economic Development Restart Findings Report, the 2023 Organization Review and Budget Stabilization Study, the Central Sierra Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy, Sierra Jobs First, the City's Housing Element, and other related planning efforts; and WHEREAS, the City undertook a community and stakeholder engagement process in connection with preparation of the Economic Development Strategy, including a 2025 Community Survey that received more than 500 responses and Councilmember and stakeholder interviews; and WHEREAS, community input identified economic growth, a stronger Downtown, additional housing opportunities, and support for small businesses as important priorities, while also emphasizing the importance of preserving Sonora's historic character, community events, and connection to the surrounding landscape; and WHEREAS, the proposed City of Sonora Economic Development Strategy 2026–2031 is intended to serve as a five-year working document and strategic toolkit that translates community input and regional guidance into practical economic development actions appropriate to the City's staffing and fiscal resources; and WHEREAS, adoption of the Economic Development Strategy does not itself approve or authorize any specific development project, annexation, property disposition, capital improvement, contract, grant expenditure, or other physical project identified or contemplated by the Strategy; and WHEREAS, the Economic Development Strategy recognizes that implementation must reflect the City's limited staffing and financial resources and therefore emphasizes practical actions, partnerships, grant funding, outside expertise when appropriate, and phased implementation;
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SONORA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

The City Council hereby adopts the City of Sonora Economic Development Strategy 2026–2031, incorporated herein by this reference, as the City's strategic framework for economic development activities during the 2026– 2031 planning period.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED as a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Sonora, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on August 17, 2026, by the following votes:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

Signed and dated: August 17, 2026
_______________________________
Ann Segerstrom, Mayor, City of Sonora
ATTEST: ______________________________________
Nicole McCutcheon, City Clerk, City of Sonora
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SONORA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY | 2026–2031
City of Sonora
Economic Development
Strategy
Work has already begun on the basics
SCOPE
Write + implement

UNDERWAY
Core tools + outreach
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The plan is a playbook for getting the basics right
Community input and prior findings are already documented. This plan focuses on what the City can do next.

ALIGN One shared direction across five objectives
ACT Thirteen action items define the major bodies of work SEQUENCE Fifty-two implementation items move forward by readiness TRACK A staff toolkit keeps ownership, next steps and progress visible
500+ survey responses + Council and stakeholder interviews + prior City and regional work
Historic Sonora
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Five objectives organize the work
Together they cover the functions the City can influence directly or through partners. 01 Business Basics How will the City market Sonora, recruit attainable businesses and support current employers?
02 Placemaking & Community How will Sonora improve the places and experiences that make the city distinct? 03 Planning & Policies How will priority sites, housing and future growth become easier to advance? 04 Funding How will the City track revenue and build a repeatable funding approach? 05 Workforce Development How will employers, workers, schools and regional partners stay connected? CITY OF SONORA | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY 03
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Thirteen action items define the major work
These are the workstreams Council is approving—not a promise to start everything at once.

OBJECTIVE 1
Business Basics

1.1 Select Sonora Campaign

1.2 Business Attraction Strategy

1.3 Business Retention Strategy
OBJECTIVE 2
Placemaking & Community

2.1 Strengthen Sonora’s Identity and
Sense of Place

2.2 Anchor Event at Fairgrounds

2.3 Tourism Partnerships
OBJECTIVE 3
Planning & Policies

3.1 Outreach Tools

3.2 Active Transportation Integration

3.3 Sonora Growth Plan
OBJECTIVE 4
Funding

4.1 Revenue and Funding Reporting

4.2 Sustainable Local Funding Stream
OBJECTIVE 5
Workforce Development

5.1 Regional Workforce Partnerships

5.2 Annual Workforce Update
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Fifty-two implementation items make the plan easy
to track and use
Implementation items are specific projects, tools, partnerships and recurring activities. They are sequenced—not launched all at once.
13 Action items
The major workstreams Council is
adopting for the five-year strategy.
52 Implementation items
The practical projects, tools,
partnerships and recurring work
beneath them.
2 Time horizons
Now and Future allow the City to
match work with capacity, funding and
readiness.

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Vacancy Database
The database is designed to track change and support outreach—not just produce a one-time count.

Downtown Washington Street
38 commercial property records
assembled in the working inventory
01 Assemble Address, current/last use, property type and basic site facts 02 Verify Availability, owner or broker, asking terms and recent changes
03 Prioritize Market readiness, chronic vacancy and where City attention can help
04 Activate Owner outreach, prospect matching, next contact and follow-up
38 records assembled is a working inventory—not a verified vacancy total.

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BUSINESS ATTRACTION UPDATE
Recruitment is focused on
businesses that fit Sonora now
Target operators are selected against actual sites, demand and current investment patterns.
01 Regional dining + fast casual Prioritize regional and growth-stage operators sized for Sonora—not wish-list brands
outside the market today.
02 Hospitality near Mono Way /
SAF
Build a joint City and property-owner pitch for
realistic limited-service hotel partners.
03 Site-specific outreach Match each prospect to a verified space, market evidence, a local contact and a
defined next step.

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REQUESTED COUNCIL ACTION
Approve the plan and
begin implementation
Provide final feedback, confirm the near-term priorities, and approve the 2026–2031 Economic Development Strategy.

FINAL FEEDBACK → PLAN APPROVAL → IMPLEMENTATION
NEXT 90 DAYS
01 Publish the final plan and staff toolkit 02 Priority Action Items brought to Council for Approval with 90 days
03 Finalize priority Action Items for next
180-360 days
04 Begin progress on low-barrier
implementation items
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Sonora City CouncilAugust 17, 2026

Sonora City Council
August 17, 2026