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Council hears update on Potter Valley project; staff report ongoing regional work with Sonoma Water
Summary
The council received an update on the Potter Valley project; members reported participation in regional discussions and town halls, and staff said they are working with Sonoma Water and elected officials on matters that may benefit Cloverdale but declined to detail items until they are in writing.
The Cloverdale City Council received a standing-item update on the Potter Valley project, during which council members reported participation in regional discussions and town halls and staff said they are coordinating with Sonoma Water and regional elected officials.
Mayor (name not specified) reported that a Lake County town hall went smoothly and that Lake County’s talking points differ from Cloverdale’s because Lake County’s focus includes saving the Potter Valley Project dam. The mayor said she presented facts provided by Sonoma Water and was allotted 10 minutes at the town hall; she encouraged the public to review the meeting recording, which had been edited into individual speaker segments by the broadcaster.
The mayor said the city has held multiple meetings with Sonoma Water and elected officials in recent weeks and that “things that will really help Cloverdale” are in progress, but she declined to describe details until they are in writing. Council members noted further meetings are scheduled next week and that Pacific Gas & Electric’s final Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) application is due in July, a schedule point referenced in the discussion.
Council Member (name not specified) reported attending a Russian River Property Owners Association meeting where organizers are collecting signatures for a proposed Alexander Valley Water District petition; the petition period runs March through August and organizers reported being 44% of the way toward the required threshold. Council members said they have previously submitted a city letter supporting the group’s actions in 2022 and may invite petition organizers to a future council agenda.
No formal action or direction was taken at the meeting; council members requested staff continue coordination and noted several upcoming regional meetings.
