CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY December 20, 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 Dercember 20, 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.
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Piedge of Ailegiance
Roii Cali “ Kel-Artinian, Bragstad, Robinson, Marks, Smith present Approval of Agenda, Minutes of November 15, 2022 -Bragstad moved, 2"«' by Robinson, approved unanimousiy; Financiai Statements - Smith moved, Bragstad 2"^^, approved - unanimousiy.
Public Matters Not on the Agenda - Discussion items oniy , no action to be taken. Any person may address the councii at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to subsequent council meeting. Five-minute time limit -
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A. City Manager’s Report - City Manager Groth attended CIRA meeting. Tree in Pioneer Cemetery should be removed. City has joined Fire Wise together with Sutter Creek.
Harassment training should take place In January, Contract with Aces on going.
Housing Element -Susan Peters - General Plan must have 7 Elements. Housing Element must be certified by State to be eligible for grants. This is a collaboratiave effort with County. A public hearing is required. January 9 is the deadline for comments and questions. Phase4HCD. What is on ground now - Is it adequate? We are not in a position to provide 741 units for whole county. We have responsibility for reporting and keeping track of developments. We may need to make changes to zoning ordinances.
Ordinance #183 - Ordinance adopting 2022 California Building Code Adoption - Bragstad moved, Robinson 2'^'^ approved to adopt ordinance unanimously.
Resolution # 605 -Thanking Eric Marks for service on City Council - Approved unanimously
Resolution #606 - Thanking Russell Robinson for service on City Council - Approved unanimously
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F. PG&E Power Pole - Kirk and Karrie Lindsay - Mayor Kel-Artinian agreed with Lindsay's assessment. CIRA money to be used - $7,000 - we have funds amounting to $47,00 in CiRA) Letter to PG and E requesting power pole issue be done on a one off basis.
Suggested a plan be developed to survey all poles In city and to take picture including pole number for our records.
Cemetery Tree - CIRA Grant Application Filed
Speed Sign Battery - Ordered -Battery needs to be under lock and key. Trees also need trimming.
Mayor/City Council Training January 18-20, 2023 in Sacramento; $625; City Manager Conference February 8-10 in Carlsbad, Ca; $750 - Interested parties should contact Dave Groth.
Gornet Property Discussion - A letter to be sent Mr. Gornet to ask that BLA and Zoning Change be acted on together.
2940 Improvement Specs/Plan - Park Plan Specifications - Review and Vote - Plan to be out to bid next month. Base Bid - Playground and surface. Playground Equipment in March. We also need timed lock for bathroom. - Robinson moved, 2"'* by Marks, approved unanimously.
Park Review
Meeting with Sherifff Redman- More presence In Amador City to deter speeders.
Amador City and Plymouth share new radar car.
Meeting with Senator-Elect Marie Alvarado-Gil - She can provide help with grants for fire safety and other grants; newsletter for jurisdictions, code enforcement Speed Bump Update & Lettering "Stop"- City to paint "STOP" (just a note - Jeff Campbell will do)
Sidewalk Outside Small Town Restaurant - Sidewalk is city responsibility.
Sewer Rate Update - Letters to go out on January 9.
Sandwich Board Signs
Short Term Rental Ad Hvoc Committee - To be on January agenda - possible changes
Bookkeeping Service - Discussion -● In limbo. Closed session in January City Treasurer Position to include Bookkeeping - Discussion Building Permit Log
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ARSA - lone taking waste water
Air- Nothing
ACRA- Nothing
Design Review - Nothing
ACTC/RTMF - Issue with traffic level
LAFCO- Nothing
Museum - Nothing
Cemetery - Weed spraying in January
Maintenance - Nothing
Powder House - Nothing
Fire Dept. - Dominic Moreno working with Fire Wise, Truck returned Homeless - Nothing
Short Term Rental - Nothing
Parks - Nothing
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