Cloverdale, California
Upcoming
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items were considered.
Recent meetings
City Council
The City Council will hold a closed session for labor negotiations with employee groups. In open session, the council will receive a presentation on the 2026 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and consider directing staff to begin a Proposition 218 process for rate adjustments, with a public hearing set for August 26. Other items include adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, approval of a $230,000 contract amendment with West Yost Associates, and resolutions calling for a November 3 general municipal election. The council will also hear presentations on homelessness and senior health equity.
- Public hearing to establish and update the schedule of fees and charges for city services
- Consideration of 2026 Water and Wastewater Rate Study and direction to start Proposition 218 noticing
- Approval of a $230,000 amendment to West Yost Associates on-call city engineer contract
- Resolutions calling a November 3 general municipal election for three council seats and city treasurer
- Resolution declaring weeds on private properties a public nuisance and authorizing abatement
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Cloverdale City Council convened solely for closed session. The council will discuss labor negotiations with the Cloverdale Police Officer's Association and Cloverdale Dispatchers' Association, conduct a performance evaluation of the City Manager, and hold a separate labor negotiation with the City Manager. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Closed session labor negotiations with Cloverdale Police Officer's Association and Cloverdale Dispatchers' Association
- Closed session performance evaluation of City Manager
- Closed session labor negotiations regarding City Manager's employment
City Council
The City Council will decide on adopting the two-year operating budget for fiscal years 2026-27 and 2027-28. Other actions include awarding a $184,222 contract for the First Street sidewalk gap closure, approving the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan, and declaring intent to transition to district-based council elections. The council will also hold a public hearing on the annual landscape and lighting assessment district fees.
- Award $184,222 contract to Precision Excavating and Grading for 1st Street Sidewalk Gap Closure Project
- Adopt FY 2026-27 and FY 2027-28 biennial budget
- Declare intent to transition from at-large to district-based City Council elections
- Approve 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
- Public hearing for Cloverdale Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District annual assessments
Council Subcommittee - Administration
The Administration Subcommittee will discuss a draft 2026 Water & Wastewater Rate Study, a budget overview, a statement of qualifications proposal, and a facility attendant position. Public comments on the rate study have been submitted. No minutes or prior approval items are on the agenda.
- Discussion of Draft 2026 Water & Wastewater Rate Study (with public comments)
- Budget Overview using OpenGov worksheets
- Statement of Qualifications Proposal
- Facility Attendant Position
City Council
This is a special meeting of the Cloverdale City Council and joint meeting of the Community Development Successor Agency Board of Directors. The sole substantive item is a closed session to discuss labor negotiations with the Cloverdale Classified Association, Cloverdale Police Officer's Association, and Cloverdale Dispatchers' Association, represented by City Manager Thompson and Consultant Patrick Clark. The meeting is in-person only, with no virtual access or recording.
- Closed session under Government Code Section 54957.6 for labor negotiations
- Negotiators: City Manager Thompson and Consultant Patrick Clark
- Employee groups: Cloverdale Classified Association, Cloverdale Police Officer's Association, Cloverdale Dispatchers' Association
- Public comment period on closed session items before recess
- Adjournment to June 10, 2026 regular meeting
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider various amendments to Title 18 (Zoning) of the Cloverdale Municipal Code aimed at increasing flexibility in land use regulations and complying with state law. The commission will vote on a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance. No other substantive business is on the agenda.
- Amendments to CMC Section 18.03.180: Minor Exception
- Amendments to Table 18.05.030-A: Uses Permitted within Commercial Zoning Districts
- Amendments to Table 18.06.030-A: Uses Permitted within Industrial Zoning Districts
- Amendments to Sections 18.09.180 and 18.09.185: Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior ADUs
- Amendments to Section 18.09.295: Special Development Standards for Live-Work Units
City Council
The Cloverdale City Council will consider approving a $333,000 funding and office lease agreement with Sonoma County to renovate the Scout's Cabin at 450 West 2nd Street. They will also receive a report on the purchase of two downtown properties (110 N. Cloverdale Blvd. and 124 E. 1st St.) and act on consent items including a $42,855 budget amendment for the Scout Hut rehabilitation and an emergency declaration for a water main failure at Cloverdale Boulevard and Industrial Drive.
- Funding agreement with Sonoma County for $333,000 toward Scout's Cabin renovation at 450 West 2nd Street
- Budget amendment of $42,855 for additional professional services for Scout Hut rehabilitation project
- Resolution adopting list of SB1-funded road repair projects for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
- Resolution declaring water main failure at Cloverdale Blvd. and Industrial Drive an emergency, authorizing repairs
- Public hearing on status of city vacancies per Government Code Section 3502.3 (AB 2561)
Subcommittee Archive: Homelessness Community Advisory Group
The Homelessness Community Advisory Group Subcommittee will hear reports from the Police Chief and Reach for Home, and discuss the Hotel Voucher Program and County Funding. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.
- Police Chief Report on homelessness-related policing
- Reach for Home Report on local homeless services
- Hotel Voucher Program discussion
- County Funding update for homelessness programs
City Council
The City Council will consider amending the Cloverdale Citizen Recognition Program policy and receive a report on code enforcement services. The agenda also includes proclamations for Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Older Americans Month, and National Municipal Clerks Week, along with a presentation from United Way on 211 Sonoma County services. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Consider amending the Cloverdale Citizen Recognition Program policy
- Receive report on Code Enforcement Services and provide comments
- Proclamation - Lyme Disease Awareness Month (Option A and B, recipient TBD and Kiwanis Club)
- Proclamation - Older Americans Month
- Proclamation - National Municipal Clerks Week (recipient City Clerk Mike Maloney)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission meeting scheduled for May 5, 2026, has been cancelled. No business was conducted.
- Meeting cancelled; no agenda items were considered.
City Council
This is a special joint city council and successor agency board budget workshop. The council will review fund balances and discuss draft budgets for FY 2026-2027 and FY 2027-2028, including proposed revenues and expenditures for all city funds. Supplemental materials include executive summaries for police officer, Peregrin, Resilient Cloverdale, JDS Management Services, Flock 1, and funding requests for the Chamber of Commerce, CPAC, Historical Society, and Senior Center.
- Budget presentation and overview for two fiscal years
- Review of fund balances for all city funds
- Executive Summary - Police Officer Proposal
- Executive Summary - Resilient Cloverdale
- Funding requests from Chamber of Commerce, CPAC, Historical Society, and Senior Center
Council Subcommittee - Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Subcommittee will discuss and review capital improvement projects for water and wastewater, street repairs and maintenance, Soda Springs Ranch Open Space, parks vegetation management, city facilities (Scout Cabin and 113 Broad St. Building), and a community garden management plan. No formal decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Water and wastewater capital improvement projects
- Street repair projects and ongoing street maintenance
- Soda Springs Ranch Open Space
- Parks vegetation management
- City facilities: Scout Cabin and 113 Broad St. Building
Council Subcommittee - Administration
The Administration Subcommittee will discuss and potentially make recommendations on several items including a budget overview, updates on public works, water, and wastewater projects and funding, a city engineer budget amendment, a CPAC contract amendment and facility attendant position, a community engagement position proposal, interim PRA support, and a community garden management plan. No action items are explicitly marked as decisions, so these are likely discussions leading to future council action.
- Budget overview for the city
- Public Works, Water, and Wastewater projects funding update
- City Engineer Budget Amendment
- CPAC Contract Amendment and Facility Attendant Position
- Community Garden Management Plan
City Council
The City Council will hear a presentation on a five-year water and wastewater rate study and provide direction on potential rate changes. The consent calendar includes a $77,000 budget amendment for a supplemental water supply assessment, a construction contract for First Street pavement rehabilitation, and an agreement with the YMCA to operate the 2026 swim program. New business involves selecting a preferred alternative for a recycled water feasibility study.
- Presentation and council direction on water/wastewater rate study with projected rate impacts
- Resolution amending FY 2025-26 budget to authorize up to $77,000 for EKI Environment & Water for supplemental water supply needs assessment
- Approval of construction agreement with Precision Excavating and Grading Inc. for First Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project
- Approval of temporary construction easement with Wright Contracting for Alexander Valley Healthcare and Washington Street Extension Project
- Approval of agreement with Sonoma County YMCA to operate the 2026 swim program
City Council
The council will consider approving a $137,353 contract amendment with 4LEAF for planning services related to the Esmeralda Project, and a budget amendment of $25,000 for a community garden at Furber Park. They will also preliminarily approve the engineer's report for the Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District for FY 2026-27 and set public hearing dates. Additionally, a resolution updating the Assistant City Manager classification will be considered.
- Amend contract with 4LEAF for Esmeralda Project planning services ($137,353)
- Budget amendment for community garden at Furber Park ($25,000)
- Preliminarily approve assessments for Landscaping and Lighting Assessment District (Zones 1–7)
- Update classification specification for Assistant City Manager position
- Presentation on processing Esmeralda Project entitlements (informational)
Planning Commission
The Cloverdale Planning Commission meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided.