CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY January 17, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
This will be a hybrid meeting - In person in the City Hall
1. Call to Order2.
● Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call - Kel-ArtInlan, Bragstad, Robinson, Smith, Marks present
4. Approval of Agenda, -Bragstad moved, 2^^ by Robinson, approved unanimously, Minutes of December 20, 2022, moved by Robinson, 2^^ by Bragstad, approved unanimously
5. 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 deterred to a subsequent council meeting. Five-minute time limit - No financials tor review
6. Public Comment - Alaina Lyons - What is process to get Amador County included in disaster relief? Council stated we can call OES and ask. Eric Marks thanked the Council tor their trust in him during his term on the Council.
7. Public Hearing
A. Swearing In - New Council Members.Only one Council Member sworn in and that was Bruce Sherrill. Second Council Member will be sworn in in February. Second vacant seat will be posted around town requesting letters of interest be sent to City Council for consideration. Appointment will be made by City Council at February meeting.
Selection of Council Positions - Mayor and Vice Mayor -Council Person Bragstad nominated Anne Kei-Artinian to be Mayor and Bruce Smith nominated Susan Bragstad to be Vice Mayor, approved unanimously.
Council Meeting Night Selection for 2023 Council - To be on February agenda.
State of the City - See attached
City Manager Report - Mayor Kel-Artinian and City Managrer Groth met with Larry White and advised City needs new Resolution and Codes. Harassment training available in February.
Design Review - Sign tor Break Even Brewery - Aaron Wittman - Smith moved, 2’’^ by Bragstad, approved unanimously
Sewer Study Update - Letters advising rate payers of increase and informing public that protest process is tor 45 days, letters of protest must be received no later than 6:00 p.m. on March 8, 2023. Public Hearing will be March 8, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
Electric Charging Station - Funds will be pulled June 30, 2023. PG&E has incentives tor super chargers. Imperial Hotel is possible location.
Housing Element Update - Final draft tor State to review has been made. We have updates to our code to address.
Sidewalk Update - Discussion only. Initial estimates totalling over $500,000 deemed too expensive. City will talk to a contractor for estimate in patching and other less expensive and obtrusive alternatives.
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K. Initial Damages Estimate to County (Update/Discussion) - Clean up mudslides, City Hall roof leaks, signs blew down, Gregg Wood and Grant Reynolds inspected sewer plant for clean up. City will inspect Oak Knoll Cemetery Accountant Discussion - City to ask County if we are required to have a CPA.
Building Permit Log - Not available
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N. Committees:
ARSA - ARSA sued lone and won. Amy Gedney resigned.
Air - EV Charging Station grant expires end of June
ACRA- Cancelled
Design Review- See F above.
ACTC/RTMF - Walking/Biking Trail slowly progressing
LAFCO- Cancelled. Meeting on Thursday - Robinson will attend.
Museum - Nothing - Museum closed in January
Cemetery - Nothing
Maintenance - Nothing
Powder House - Nothing
Fire Dept. - Fire Wise appt Jan. 18 cancelled - rescheduled week from tomorrow
Homeless - Nothing
Short Term Rental - Limit number - survey ready? Air BnB can collect TOT.
Gornet to contact them. D. Groth will follow up.
Parks - Advertising for bid on January 13, Conference with contractors on 2-2- 2023, open bids on March 9, 2023
ACBCA - Nothing
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RECEIVED JAN 3 0 2iS
Sandra Staples
10760 Fleehart Street
PO Box 537
Amador City, CA 95601
City Council, Amador City
PO Box 200
Amador City, CA 95601
28 January 2023
To: Mayor Anne Kel-Artinian
Vice Mayor Susan Bragstad
City Council Person, Bruce Smith
City Council Person, Bruce Sherrill
I am writing this letter to express my interest in serving as a City Council Person on the City Council of Amador City. It is my desire not just to enjoy living in Amador City but also to actively contribute in a meaningful way.
Since moving to Amador City in 2018, I have happily found myself gradually becoming drawn to and involved in city activities. I have been a docent at the Amador Whitney Museum since 2019 and was invited to be a member of the museum board in 2020, where I have served as recording secretary and as treasurer. In those roles, 1 have not only had the pleasure of greeting visitors to Amador City and introducing them to our city’s history but also gotten to know business owners in town, fellow residents and their families, and felt very much a part of the Amador City community whether it is walking backroads, attending ACBCA meetings to represent the museum, enjoying Wednesday evening music on the Imperial Inn patio from the hammock on my porch, enjoying a beverage (or two) at tasting rooms or the tavern, savoring food at Small Town and the Brewery Kitchen, shopping for small town treasures... or attending city council meetings, in person or remotely.
These connections to town and its businesses have piqued my Interest in how the city evolves yet retains its unique historical character; how civic activities draw people to our city who then become familiar with its small businesses. These connections have also highlighted the responsibilities that befall the City Council: health and safety of guests and residents; infrastructure; alignment with county governance; maintenance, upkeep and refinement of city structures and property; and, fiscal responsibility.
My vita accompanies this letter of interest and it highlights experience as an educator in public schools and state universities, as well as an appointee to local and state level workgroups and advisory committees. These opportunities highlight experience working in decision making groups, adhering to procedure, understanding background as it guides desired outcomes, and are experiences I can draw from as a city council person. Additionally, several of the positions I held were funded through state and federal grants. I bring experience in seeking funding