Cloverdale Police participates in 101st birthday celebration

Cloverdale Police Supports 101st Birthday Celebration for Ann Gillis

On Tuesday, September 14^th at 4:00 PM members of the Cloverdale Police Department participated in the 101st birthday celebration of Cloverdale Resident, Ann Gillis.

Before the celebration, Ann met with the chief and some of the officers for a photo opportunity at the police department. After the photo’s Ann was escorted to the senior center by Chief Ferguson in the department UTV, with lights and sirens, followed by Sergeant Sal Borruso, and Officers John Camara and Katie Vanoni.
The police department was proud to be a part of Ann’s special day.

Current Water Supply Levels

Reservoir capacities are lower than they were during the last drought, which was 2013/2014. View more data on this drought.
Residents are encouraged to continue using water wisely and eliminate water wasting activities. Learn more water saving tips at savingwaterpartnership.org.
Water supply projections show that without additional rainfall and without aggressive water saving by our communities, Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino water supply levels will reach historically low levels by October 2021.

Drought is Here. Save Water Now!

City of Cloverdale Drought News

On September 21st, the Bay Area News Group released a report entitled, "California falling far short on water conservation as drought worsens". The report identifies how cities across California have responded to statewide drought conditions. Of the 376 cities and water districts that reported data to the State Water Board, only 26 or 7% met or exceeded the 15% Statewide Target. However , the report highlights that a few communities in Sonoma and Mendocino County embraced water conservation. In particular, the City of Cloverdale led the pack with our neighboring City of Healdsburg. The report identifies that the City of Cloverdale achieved a 37% reduction in water usage in July 2021 over 2020! The report highlights the commitment by our residents and community to address the severe drought conditions impacting Sonoma County. Thank you to our residents for the water conservation efforts!

City Seeking Student-City Council Liaisons

The City of Cloverdale City Council is accepting applications for a Student-City Council Liaison to increase youth participation in local government by attending a minimum of one City Council meeting per month.

The City Council currently meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 6:00 pm at the Cloverdale Performing Arts Center located at 209 N. Cloverdale Boulevard, Cloverdale. Student Liaisons are awarded a scholarship after completing their role as a student liaison and have the opportunity to participate directly in decision-making with the City Council. The City is seeking Interested Students to participate as a Student Liaison: Click here for an application.

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month

On September 8th, the Cloverdale City Council adopted a proclamation proclaiming September 15 through October 15 as Latino Heritage Month in the City of Cloverdale. The Proclamation recognizes:

The diverse Latino population of the County of Sonoma makes a significant economic contribution and has many profound positive influences on our community through strong commitment to family, faith, education, hard work, vibrant culture, and service.
Sonoma County Latino organizations and businesses continue to foster the culture and traditions to our communities by being active community members and focusing on the areas of education, health, wellness, and the local economy.

The City Council of the City of Cloverdale is in deep appreciation to the diverse Latino population of our community and urge all citizens to join us during Latino Heritage Month in celebrating these extraordinary communities and their role in our County. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum have all joined in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.

Permits Available On-line

The City of Cloverdale provides an on-line portal to allow the community to apply for various permits from the convenience of your computer or mobile device. The online portal allows for filing permit applications at your convenience at any time of day or night. To utilize these virtual services, please click the links below:

Parks and Recreation Update

Another busy week for our staff in the Parks department! Several arborist inquiries were addressed as well as irrigation leak repairs, domestic main repairs and a trail rehabilitation project was completed.

Water Leak Repair at Furber Park

A water leak at Furber Park was identified by Parks staff during their routine park inspections. A water leak was found in the 4” waterline that supports Furber park's facilities including the public restrooms, snack shack and drinking fountains. Parks staff, in collaboration with the Streets Department, Water Department and Leak Detection Pros worked quickly to locate and repair the leak so that seasonal organized sports including Cloverdale Youth Soccer could once again utilize the facilities. The Parks Team is committed to promptly addressing water leaks at City parks and facilities. Please water report leaks to the Parks Department by calling (707) 894-1707.

Vegetation Management Program at River Park (update)

The Parks Department continues to coordinate with Sonoma County Probation Department and City Councilmembers on a critical vegetation management effort to create a fire break line along the River Park trail. The project initiated by Vice Mayor Lands consists of removing all dry fire fuel vegetation as well as invasive plant species so that the native plant families and habitat can thrive along the riparian habitat.

Trail Work Completed at Furber Park

Duran Grading and Paving was awarded a contract to perform a trail rehabilitation project at Furber Park. The purpose of the trail project was to repair several tripping hazards along the trail. Construction began by digging out the uneven surfaces, re-paving the areas, followed by application of a layer of asphalt slurry to complete the job.