City is Initiating an Update of Downtown Zoning Codes The City of Cloverdale is embarking on the review and update of the Downtown Commercial (DTC) and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning codes. The project is being spearheaded by City Staff and the planning consulting firm Placeworks. The proposed zoning code update is being funded by an SB2 Planning Grant provided by the State of California. The overall goal of the update is to promote the production of housing in the Downtown, a place that is walkable to many daily needs including restaurants, coffee shops, theaters and shopping. The proposed DTC and TOD zoning code updates will be focus on the center of town and its ability to support additional housing opportunities. Developing housing downtown helps businesses and creates a more vibrant environment. The effort will include an “opportunity sites analysis” that will provide analysis of key developable parcels downtown.
As the project moves forward, workshops will be scheduled to seek your input. Community input is key to developing an updated plan that reflects our community's values! More information will be available in the next few months.
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Mattress Recycling Event Rescheduled on March 7thOn Saturday, February 19th, Mayor Turner and a group of community volunteers picked up used mattresses from community members. The effort was in conjunction with the Sonoma Zero Waste mattress and e-waste event held at the Cloverdale Citrus Fair. Vice Mayor Cruz helped coordinate the event with Zero Waste Sonoma. Due to a scheduling error by the mattress recycler, a new event is planned.
Another event is scheduled for Sunday, March 7th from 9am to 5pm at the Train Depot. Additional information on the updated event can be viewed at: https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/50857/
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Investigation at City Park Leads to the Arrest of One Adult and Three Juveniles for Felony BurglaryOn Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at about 7:20 am, Cloverdale Police Officers responded to a report that someone was inside the Scout Hut building located at City Park. Upon arrival, Officers observed a fire extinguisher lying on the ground believed to be from inside the building. Officers located an adult male, identified as Vincent Taylor 18, one juvenile male age 17, and two juvenile females ages 16, walking away from the building.
During the investigation, Officers learned the four subjects broke into the building through a window sometime during the night, and once inside, sprayed painted graffiti and caused significant damage to tables, chairs, couches, banners, and trophies belonging to the 4H girls and Girl Scouts.
City Parks Department staff arrived on the scene to assess the damage and based on their initial observations, the items inside were destroyed beyond repair. The preliminary cost for cleanup and replacement of the damaged items is estimated at $21,000-$25,000.
As a result of the investigation, Vincent Taylor was placed under arrest and transported to the Sonoma County Jail where he was booked for Felony Burglary, Felony Vandalism, and Conspiracy. The three juveniles were arrested and transported to Juvenile Hall and booked for Felony Burglary, Felony Vandalism, and Conspiracy. The male juvenile was also charged with resisting arrest.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Officer Carlos Nunez at 707-894-2150.
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Virtual Meetings - Week of March 1st & March 2ndThe City's Finance Administration and Police Subcommittee will hold their regular meeting on Monday, March 1st at 5pm on Zoom. View the agenda for the Zoom link to participate or listen in to the meeting under Finance, Administration, & Police Subcommittee at: Cloverdale, CA - Official Website
The Planning Commission will hold their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 2nd at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda for the Zoom link to participate or listen in to the meeting under Planning Commission at: Cloverdale, CA - Official Website
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Sonoma County Vaccine Distribution PlanThe Department of Health is coordinating with primary care providers on plans for expanding immunizations, your health center will contact you about scheduling when the vaccine is available for you. When you are eligible for a vaccine, and not before that, you will be able to make an appointment through your provider, or at a vaccination clinic. Sonoma County COVID-19 Vaccine Information - Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information (socoemergency.org)
Vaccines continue to be prioritized for those performing agriculture, farm and field work, collecting and processing agricultural products including dairy, eggs, poultry and meat production, including those who live in dormitory/shared living conditions. Additionally, individuals involved in the specific production of food and beverages, including wineries and distilleries will be prioritized.
Vaccine will also be prioritized for food and agriculture workers as defined in the plan, for those 65 years of age and older or of any age with known comorbidities/underlying medical risk specifically including the following: cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and other conditions known to cause increased risk of severe illness per CDC guidance.
If workers reside in vulnerable communities as determined by the California Healthy Places Index or comparable local health department knowledge, they will also be prioritized in order to address equity and communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
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Local Food Distribution EventsFood distribution efforts continue in Cloverdale. Catholic Charities, Cloverdale Pantry, Latinos Unidos, Redwood Empire Food Bank, and Sonoma Family Food continue to coordinate food distributions events with local organizations. Weekly distribution events are being held at the Cloverdale Senior Center and Cloverdale Citrus Fair. For more information text the word FOOD or COMIDA to (707) 353-6333.
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Resilient CloverdaleResilient Cloverdale continues its commitment to advancing the resilience of Cloverdale, and the surrounding community, by making smart mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery investments at the individual, organizational and community levels. Visit the website, where you can find information on various resources including videos featuring local leaders. Learn more at: https://cloverdalechamber.com/resilient-cloverdale/about-resilient-cloverdale/
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