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Cloverdale council report highlights Potter Valley water concerns and city-backed Narcan distribution effort
Summary
During council reports, members raised concerns about Potter Valley project flows, potential impacts of Round Valley Tribe water agreements, and updated the public on a growing local business Narcan distribution program and completion of the car-wash property sale.
Several council members used their reports at the Aug. 27 Cloverdale City Council meeting to spotlight regional water-security concerns tied to the Potter Valley project and to describe local public-health and economic developments. Council members said work is underway to prioritize and monetize about 21 city projects that would improve Cloverdale’s water security if Potter Valley diversions change or the project is decommissioned. A council member reported receiving state-level briefings indicating that PG&E’s limited releases to the Russian River began earlier than some approvals and that a transformer issue cited by PG&E may not have required full shut-down; the council member said those matters remain under investigation. The council member also flagged a potential contractual concern with an agreement that involves the Round Valley Tribe, noting an answer from a presenter that tribe negotiations could change downstream diversion terms after dam removal; the council member said that clause could place future Cloverdale diversions at risk and warrants further attention at state and federal levels. Separately, the council reported a locally led public-health initiative: a partnership with Alexander Valley Healthcare, Saint Vincent de Paul, Micah’s Hugs and the Chamber of Commerce to distribute naloxone (Narcan) kits to Cloverdale businesses and to post window stickers at participating locations. The effort, led by local volunteers and health partners, had secured interest from more than 20% of local businesses within 24 hours, council members said. The police chief and partners are supporting training and distribution. Council members also reported that the city hosted the Sonoma County Mayors and Council Members Association dinner and that the former car-wash property closed escrow and is expected to apply for demolition permits soon. These topics were reported during council-member reports rather than as formal agenda items; no council action was taken in this segment beyond informational updates.
