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Cloverdale council member says city opposes regional MOU on "Colorado Valley" projects, proposes town hall
Summary
A council member reported Cloverdale has written letters opposing an MOU involving the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, PG&E and Sonoma Water regarding "Colorado Valley" projects and proposed hosting a regional town hall extending from Powder Valley to Marin County to discuss fire-safety and other concerns.
During council reports at the Feb. 26 meeting a council member said the city has taken a formal stance opposing an MOU related to regional "Colorado Valley" projects and that the city and allied agencies have submitted letters to officials.
The council member said they personally wrote letters to signatories of the MOU, including members of Congress and county supervisors, and that the city's letter outlines the city's talking points. The speaker said the Sonoma County Fire Chiefs have joined Cloverdale in signing a letter that raises fire-safety concerns.
The council member proposed hosting a town hall in Cloverdale to bring together affected communities "from Powder Valley, basically down to Marin County," with media and production support so residents can describe how the projects affect them. The speaker asked whether other council members would co-sponsor or join the effort.
The transcript identifies the agencies involved in the MOU as the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), PG&E and Sonoma Water; the transcript uses the phrase "Colorado Valley projects." The council member stated the city has written letters of opposition and is seeking to convene a regional forum. The transcript does not record a formal council vote directing staff to host the town hall or to expend city funds for the event; it records a request for council support and interest in participation.
