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Rohnert Park council hears water district planning, Potter Valley project update and regional reports
Summary
At its Nov. 12 meeting the council received updates on Alexander Valley water-district formation, Sonoma Water’s Potter Valley Project schedule and a $2 million conceptual design kickoff, Sonoma Clean Power tribal engagement, and a large Golden Gate ferry terminal contract award.
Councilmembers used the Nov. 12 meeting to report liaison activity and regional planning items that may affect Rohnert Park.
Water: Councilmember Sandborn summarized a Nov. 4 joint water advisory and technical meeting. Officials are working on an application to form an Alexander Valley water district, with signature collection planned through summer 2025 to secure support from a majority of acreage owners. Sandborn said the county will meet with city staff soon to plan the 2025 point-in-time homeless count and provided a fiscal-year-end water delivery figure: water deliveries were about 1.3% under budget (roughly 530 acre-feet).
Potter Valley Project: Sandborn reported Sonoma Water expects PG&E to release a decommissioning proposal for the Potter Valley dams in January 2025 and noted Sonoma Water has begun a 60% design kickoff for a roughly $2 million conceptual plan to preserve diversion options following dam decommissioning. Councilmembers urged residents to “stay tuned” for comment opportunities tied to PG&E’s timeline.
Energy and transportation: Councilmember Elward reported Sonoma Clean Power is advancing tribal engagement and drafting project-selection guidelines; council liaisons also noted a large contract to rebuild the San Francisco Ferry West Terminal awarded by the Golden Gate Bridge Highway & Transportation District and a distinguished budget award for the district.
What’s next: These were informational reports; no formal council actions were attached to the updates during the meeting. Councilmembers said they will monitor public comment opportunities and coordinate with county and regional partners where appropriate.
