CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY August 16, 2022, 7:00 p.m.
This will be a hybrid meeting - In person In 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, during the August 16, 2022, meeting of the City Council of Amador City, California members of the public will be allowed to join Zoom Meeting.
Zoom information - see next 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.
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call - Kel-Artinian, Bragstad, Robinson, Marks, Smith present Approval of Agenda, Minutes of July 19, 2022, and Financial Statements - Robinson moved, 2"«^ by Bragstad to approve the minutes. Financial Statements will be on September agenda for approval.
Public Matters Not on the 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. Five-minute time limit -
Public Comment - Sandy Staples, representing the Amador Whitney Museum, reported the poor condition of the board walk In front of the Museum. It needs replacement or extensive repairs.
Public Hearing
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5. Supervisor Frank Axe - Introduction and discussion only - Mr. Axe Introduced himself to the Council and gave a brief summary of some of the projects he Is currently undertaking ie. Economic Developmemt, grant funding. Central Sierra projects, CERF Funding - recovery from COVID, Resilliency Fund Grant, ARSA, LAFCO, reducing speed limit on 49, Code Enforcement
City Manager Report (Discussion) - City Manager Groth reported that he has been in contact with Michael Gornet re: request for records. Housing Element, Sewer Study, Short Term Rentals, City Park, Firewlse, Compliance Training and Parsac contact Resolution #603 - Placement of Delinquent Sewer Bills on Tax Roll - Bragstad moved. 2"<i by Smith, approved unanimously
Ord. #182 - Edible Food Recovery (Discussion) - Mayor Kel-Artinian reported that grocery stores are a major contributor to Food Bank which is planning to purchase a walk-in freezer for their warehouse. Bragstad suggested Amador City might consider selling composters as a way to participate in Food Recovery.
Amendment to Aces Contract - To be on September agenda.
Request for $500 for Recognition Party for Mary Ann McCamat - Imperial Hotel - No action
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G. City Hall Park - Rock Landscaping - Bragstad moved to remove rocks, 2"^ by Smith, approved.
H. Sewer Rate Option - Discussion ensued regarding satisfying proportionality between assessment and usage (Prop. 218). City can still apply for grants to cover capital Improvements. Robinson and Smith not In favor of using funds from #18 for use Bragstad moved to adopt Option A. Second by Kel-Artinian. Approved by Bragstad, Kel-Artinlan, and Smith. No votes from Robinson and Marks
H. Permit Log (Discussion) - Building Inspector White Is adding two more Items - Strong Motion and American with Disabilities
Building Department Action - Appeal - Michael Cornet - Larry White reported that Mr. Cornet never filed a building plan. Building Inspector cited other violation regarding the fires on subject property. Mr. White also reported that soil report submitted by Mr. Cornet was incomplete and not in the area for the “glamping" project. It was mentioned that Mr. Cornet could apply for a zoning change relative to his property. The temporary power pole was removed by P.G. and E. Mayor KelArtinian, Weber Ghio and Larry White all had input on temporary power pole removal.
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ARSA - Sutter Creek not going through with tertiary plant. Will Improve secondary treatment. Will send water to lone
Air - Still talking re. EV charger cost
ACRA-Nothing
Design Review - Nothing
ACTC/RTMF - Discuss walking and biking trails from Amador City to Sutter Creek
LAFCO - Nothing
BnB/VRBO - Will request summary of units from Air BnB for TOT purposes Museum - New sign - not attached to building
Cemetery - Tree still an Issue
Maintenance - August 27 for Ace’s Clean Up Day - Dumpster at City Hall Powder House- Nothing
Fire Dept. - Bruce Smith and Dave Groth will meet with Captain Moreno on Thursday
Homeless - Plan for low income housing by Transportation Agency. Number of homeless went down at latest count.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a disabled person and you need a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, then please contact Joyce Davidson at (209)268-6910 or e-mail [email protected]. Requests must be made as early as possible, and at least two full business days before the start of the meeting.