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Regular MeetingCloverdale, CA · July 22, 2026
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124 N. Cloverdale Boulevard
Cloverdale, CA 95425
Phone: 707-894-2521
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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND JOINT MEETING OF THE CLOVERDALE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
5:00 PM - CLOSED SESSION
6:00 PM - OPEN SESSION
7:00 PM - PUBLIC HEARING
The Cloverdale City Council welcomes public interest, attendance, and in-person participation at meetings.
Open session meetings are held in-person at the Cloverdale Performing Art Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd.
You may view the live streams online: Zoom: zoom.us/join (Meeting ID: 823 1668 4527), or YouTube:
www.cloverdale.net/youtube. Closed session meetings are held in-person at Cloverdale City Hall,
124 N. Cloverdale Blvd. Agenda materials are available online: www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter
CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 PM
CLOVERDALE CITY HALL CONFERENCE ROOM
124 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
1. OPENING CLOSED SESSION
1.A Call to Order
1.B Roll Call
1.C Closed Session Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
2. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION AGENDA:
Prior to recessing to Closed Session, the Public may speak on Closed Session Items.
3. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION TO HEAR THE FOLLOWING ITEM(S):
3.A CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Labor Negotiator : City Manager Thompson and Consultant Patrick Clark
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Cloverdale Employee Groups: Cloverdale Classified Association, Cloverdale Police Officers'
Association, and Cloverdale Dispatchers' Association, Unrepresented Employees, and
Department Heads.
3.B CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
One (1) Case - CVRA Demand Letter from Southwest Voter Registration Education Project
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
OPEN SESSION - 6:00 PM
CLOVERDALE PERFORMING ART CENTER
209 N. CLOVERDALE BOULEVARD, CLOVERDALE, CA 95425
A. OPENING PUBLIC SESSION
A.1 Call to Order
A.2 Pledge of Allegiance
A.3 Roll Call
A.4 Report Out on Closed Session
A.5 Conflict of Interest Declaration
A.6 Agenda Review (Changes and/or Deletions)
B. RECOGNITIONS
B.1 Introduction and Oath of Office of Police Chief Sean Jones
Presenter: City Manager Thompson
Recipient: Sean Jones
B.2 Service Recognition for Retiring Police Chief Chris Parker
Presenter: City Manager Thompson
Recipient: Chris Parker
B.3 Cloverdale Citizen Recognition Program (CCRP)
Selector and Presenter: Councilmember Morgenstern
Recipient: Chief Chris Parker
CCRP Certificate - Chris Parker
B.4 Proclamation - Disability Pride Month
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Presenter: Council
Recipient: TBD
Proclamation - Disability Pride Month
B.5 Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month
Presenter: Council
Recipient: Parks Superintendent Hector Galvan
Proclamation - Parks and Recreation Month
C. STUDENT LIAISON REPORT
None (Vacant).
Interested students should visit www.cloverdale.net/studentliaison for eligibility and application
requirements.
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
D.1 Verbal Comments
Any person wishing to speak on an item not listed on the agenda may do so at this time. Pursuant to
the Brown Act, the City Council is not allowed to consider issues or take action on any item not listed
on the agenda. Three minutes are typically allotted to each speaker.
D.2 Written Comments
Written public comments on items not on the agenda, submitted in accordance with the Public
Comment Submission Procedure below, will be listed in the order received.
Jennifer Sullivan - June 22, 2026
Kenneth Christopherson - June 28, 2026
Jennifer Sullivan - June 30, 2026
Angela Cordova - July 1, 2026
Rollin Reineck Jr - July 1, 2026
Jennifer Sullivan - July 7, 2026
E. PRESENTATIONS
None.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
All items under the Consent Calendar will be considered together by one ac on of the City Council unless any
Councilmember or member of the public requests that an item be removed and considered separately.
F.1 Consider Approval of the June 3, 2026 Draft Minutes
Recommended Action(s):
Approve the June 3, 2026 Draft Minutes.
City Council Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2026 - Draft
F.2 Consider Approval of the June 10, 2026 Draft Minutes
Recommended Action(s):
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Approve the June 10, 2026 Draft Minutes
City Council Meeting Minutes - June 10, 2026 - Draft
F.3 Consider Approval of the June 12, 2026 Draft Minutes
Recommended Action(s):
Approve the June 12, 2026 Draft Minutes.
City Council Meeting Minutes - June 12, 2026 - Draft
F.4 Consider Approval of the June 24, 2026 Draft Minutes
Recommended Action(s):
Approve the June 24, 2026 Draft Minutes
City Council Meeting Minutes - June 24, 2026 - Draft
F.5 Consider the Annual Adoption of a Resolution to Approve the Ad Valorem 2026-27 Tax Rate for
Inclusion on Property Tax Bills to Fund CalPERS Retirement Expenses
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale Setting the Ad
Valorem Tax Rate for Public Employee Retirement System Retirement Benefits for Fiscal Year 2026-
27.”
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - PERS Rate Calculation
Attachment 3 - Exhibit B - Auditor-Controller-Tresurer-Tax Collector Correspondence
F.6 Consider Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement with
OpenGov, Inc. for continued use of the City's cloud-based budgeting, permitting, licensing, and code
enforcement software services
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale Authorizing the
City Manager to Execute an Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Continued Use of Cloud-Based
Budgeting, Permitting, Licensing, and Code Enforcement Software Services."
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - OpenGov Agreement
F.7 Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Budget Adjustment to the Cloverdale Municipal
Airport FY 2026/27 budget in the amount of $55,000 for airport gate, fencing, and access control
improvements
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a
budget adjustment to the Cloverdale Municipal Airport FY 2026/27 budget in the amount of $55,000
for airport gate, fencing, and access control improvements.”
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Budget Amendment
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Attachment 3 - Coggins Fence & Supply, Inc. Proposal - Driveway Gate InstallationPower
Operator System
Attachment 4 - Coggins Fence & Supply, Inc. Proposal - Chain Link Fence and Gate
Installation
Attachment 5 - Advanced Security Systems Proposal - Airport Security Gate Access
Control
F.8 Consider Adoption of a Resolution Approving a contract with Vince Sigal Electric, Inc. for electrical
installation services related to the new generator installation at the Cloverdale Water Treatment
Facility and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract
Recommended Action(s):
Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale approving a
contract with Vince Sigal Electric, Inc. for electrical installation services related to the new generator
installation at the Cloverdale Water Treatment Facility in an amount not to exceed $59,064 and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract and any necessary related documents.”
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Cloverdale Water-GENSET INSTALL_V SIGAL ELECT-
25172_PROPOSAL
PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 PM
(OR AS SOON THEREAFTER)
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
G.1 Public Hearing to Receive Community Input Regarding District Boundaries for District-Based Elections
Recommended Action(s):
Hold public hearing to receive community input regarding district boundaries for district-based
elections and provide any related direction to staff.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - FAQ
H. NEW BUSINESS
H.1 Consider Comment Letter Regarding Proposed Alexandar Valley Water District
Recommended Action(s):
Approve the draft comment letter regarding the proposed Alexandar Valley Water District and
authorize Councilmember Marquez to advocate on behalf of the City’s position.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - LAFCO Comment Letter AVWD
H.2 Consider a Resolution Approving Second Amendment to At-Will Employment Agreement for City
Manager Kevin Thompson to Provide Salary Increase
Recommended Action(s):
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Adopt a Resolution Entitled, “Resolution of the City Council of the City of Cloverdale Approving
Second Amendment to At-Will Employment Agreement with City Manger Kevin Thompson to Provide
an Increase in Salary.”
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Resolution
Attachment 2 - Exhibit A - Second Amendment to Employment Agreement
H.3 Consider an Ordinance Amending Cloverdale Municipal Code Section 2.04.010 “Compensation for
Council Members”
Recommended Action(s):
Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance Entitled, "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City
of Cloverdale Amending Chapter 2.04.010 “Compensation for Council Members” of the Cloverdale
Municipal Code.
Agenda Report
Attachment 1 - Ordinance
I. COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmembers may provide written and or verbal informational reports and updates on regional boards,
committees, and community activities.
J. LEGISLATIVE REPORTS, LETTERS OF SUPPORT/OPPOSITION
None.
K. CITY MANAGER/CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS
Staff may provide written and or verbal informational reports.
L. COUNCIL DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request placement of items on future City Council or Council Subcommi ee agendas.
Placement requires consensus of the City Council.
M. ADJOURNMENT
To the next regular meeting of the Cloverdale City Council scheduled for August 12, 2026.
IMPORTANT NOTICES REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Members of the public may provide comment in person during public comment periods.
Commenters will typically have three (3) minutes to speak. The City Council is unable to respond directly to
ques ons or engage in dialogue with commenters. Wri en public comments should be submi ed to
publiccomments@ci.cloverdale.ca.us by 12:00 p.m. the day before the mee ng in order to appear on the agenda.
Correspondence sent to individual Councilmembers, mul ple Councilmembers, or other City email addresses will
be treated as general correspondence unless they are clearly iden fied in wri ng as a public comment. Wri en
public comments and any supplemental attachments are public records pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5.
SPECIAL NEEDS ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with Disabili es Act and Title VI, if you need
special assistance to par cipate in this mee ng, please contact the City Clerk's office at cityclerk@ci.cloverdale.ca.us or
707.894-1712. No fica on at least 72 hours prior to the mee ng will enable the City to make reasonable
accommodations are made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
AB 2449: Councilmembers par cipate in person or teleconference methods consistent with tradi onal provisions of
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the Brown Act, Government Code § 54953(b), unless the mee ng is being held pursuant to provisions of AB 2449. If a
technical issue arises with Zoom or the dial-in op on, the mee ng will con nue unless it is being held pursuant to the
provisions of Assembly Bill 2449.
AB 343: Any wri ngs or documents provided to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be
made available for public inspec on in the City Hall offices located at 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA 95425
during normal business hours as provided by Assembly Bill 343.
WAIVER WARNING: If you challenge decisions/direc ons of the City Council in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at public hearings described in this agenda, or in wri en correspondence
delivered to the City of Cloverdale, or prior to, the public hearing.
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
The City Clerk’s Office does hereby declare that, in accordance with California Government Code § 54954.2(a), this
agenda for the above stated meeting(s) was posted at least 72 hours prior to the meeting (24 hours prior to a Special
Meeting) on the outdoor bulletin board at City Hall, 124 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425 and the Cloverdale
Performing Art Center, 209 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, CA, 95425, and online
at www.cloverdale.net/agendacenter.
Date posted: July 16, 2026 | Time posted: 6:01 p.m. | City Clerk Signature: s/Mike Maloney
Amended: TBD
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