CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
This will be a hybrid meeting - in person at the City Hall
SPECIAL NOTICE
Pursuant to Paragraph 11 of Executive Order N-25-20, executed by the Governor of California on March 12, 2020, as a response to mitigating the spread of coronavirus known as COVID 19; and Resolution 590 passed by the City Council of Amador City on October 19, 2021, during the March 15, 2022, meeting of the City Council of Amador City California, Council Members and members of the public will be allowed to join via Zoom. See Zoom information on separate page.
As of August 2, 2021, the State of California requires masks for unvaccinated people and recommends masks for everyone in indoor settings, including local government offices. Therefore, we respectfully request that you wear a mask if you attend this meeting in person.
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Kel-Artinian, Bragstad, Marks, Robinson, Smith
4. Approval of Agenda, Minutes of February 15, 2022, meeting and Financial Statements - Bragstad moved, 2"^ by Robinson, Minutes approved unanimously, Financial Statements tabled until April meeting
5. Public Matters Not on agenda -Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Fiveminute time limit. Members of the public wanting to address the Council, either during public comment or for a specific agenda item, or both are requested to send an email notification no later than 6:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting to citv.clerk(5)a mador-citv.com. Public comment should identify the agenda item it seeks to address and be limited to 300 words or less. Public comment will be read at the time such agenda item it references is called.
6. Public Comment - Bruce Smith reported that the Fire Dept, would like a chipper/shredder and funds may be raised for that. Discussion of Clean Up which may consist of two days per year residents can put anything out by the curb for pick up by Aces. Planner position was discussed and we can get help from Weber, Ghio if needed. ACBCA would like plaza landscaping and bathrooms upgrade on April agenda.
7. Public Hearing
A. LaVigna-Jeffries Variance-Resolution #598 - Bragstad moved, Robinson 2"^ approved unanimously. A compromise was reached between owners and a lattice screen will be erected on deck to provide privacy for neighbor.
B. Sewer Study Update - Being reviewed for technical compliance.
C. Park Ad Hoc Committee Update - School House Park - Playground equipment choice has been narrowed down to included shade covering over play area , basket ball court to included pickle ball, hand ball, and have an adjustable height for the basket to accommodate younger children, possible community garden, Ray Brusatori mentioned the very large slabs of rock from the bridge project should be used in park gathering place for picnics, etc., new bathroom, and retain as much of the natural features as possible - CEQUA statement sent to State, deed retrieved and sent to State -Project grant of $176,000 {PARSAC} possible with $40,000 as matching funds from City.
D. Short-Term Rental Ad Hoc Committee Update - Councilman Marks will schedule an inperson meeting of Committee to discuss issues.
E. Powder House Update-Waiting for survey to be completed. The Williamson Act is also a consideration.
F. Permit Tracking-For Committee
G. Committees; ARSA - No meeting, Air - $17,000 grant for EVA, ACRA - No meeting. Design Review - No meeting, ACTC/RTMF - Money may be available for bike and walking trails county-wide, 2 years planning for this. ACTC paid for installation of Speed Signs, LAFCO - Annex 2 acre parcel in Plymouth, Homeless -, BNB/VRBO - covered, Museum - new officers.
Cemetery -Oak tree to be reviewed , Maintenance-clean storm drains throughout town (maintenance Ian Davidson to handle), Powder House, Fire - debris piles near creek to be burned in near future.
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
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RESOLUTION
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Amador City, California Approving Variance for APN 008-284-011
10640 Oneil Alley
WHEREAS, application for side yard setback reduction has been received from Helen Foraker in accordance with Chapter 17.76.020 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, application has been reviewed by the City Engineer, Planner. Building Official and found to be complete in accordance with City Code; and WHEREAS, side yard set-back variance is “minor alterations in land use limitations” and is categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 of the California Code of Reeulati Title 14, Chapter 3; and
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WHEREAS, yard variance to accommodate appurtenant residential construction is consistent with the General Plan and City Code of Amador City; and WHEREAS, City Council acts on Variance Requests pursuant to Chapter 17.76 of City Code; and
WHEREAS, application for side yard variance has been noticed as required by City Code and public testimony heard by the City Council, and WHEREAS, Staff Repon and public testimony were received and duly considered; and WHEREAS, Findings A-D of Staff Report have been made in support of side yard setback variance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Amador City does hereby approve side yard set-back to allow existing structure to remain on APN 008-284-01 Land
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED variance is applicable only to existing appurtenant and subject to conditions 1, 2, and 3 of Staff Report.
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Amador City at a regular meeting on the th day of April 2022.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF AMADOR CITY
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk