AMADOR CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 2023
1. CLOSED SESSION-NONE
2. CALL TO ORDER - Kel-Artinian, Bragstad, Staples, Sherrill present
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION - NONE
PUBLIC FORUM - Ray Brusatori asked if the sewer study considered water usage equivalent to single family residential unit, and was Proposition 218 adhered to. Mr. Brusatori also referenced his agreement with the city. Mayor Kel-Artinian and Ray Brusatori to meet with City Attorney Keene and Grant Reynolds of Weatherby, Reynolds and Fritson. Alaina Lyons reported that all the shops are not listed on website. Kirk Lindsay stated he is still waiting for definitive action on utility pole at corner of School and Cross Streets. It was recommended for replacement on March 15, 2023, which has not happened. The top of the pole is rotted out and the pole literally acts as a rain gauge. P. G. and E removed the tree by the pole in October of 2021, but the pole remains.
5. CONSENT AGENDA - City Council Minutes of March 21, 2023, and Agenda of April 18, 2023 - Motion by Staples, 2"'* by Bragstad, approved unanimously. Financial Statements N/A
6. INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENSE
A. Committee Reports:
Arsa - no meeting, new director being sought, in legal action with lone; RTMF-ACTC - Bike/walking trails approved, but did not approve funding. Money may come from state sales tax increase of 1/2%, $200,000 for roads. John Gedney wants to come to our City Council Meeting; LAFCO - Mayor Kel-Artinian sworn in. First meeting Thursday. New executive director to be found and approved; CIRA - Board Meeting, our deductible may be reduced from $50,000 to $25,000 because of size; ACRA - No meeting; AIR - Kevin Carter interested in locating EVC in Imperial Hotel parking lot; Homeless - Flyers sent around for donations, unhoused population approximately 200 In County; Fire - Fire Dept would like us to be Fire Wise Community, to submit application to County. Amador County would like Amador City to be its own district; Museum - Nothing; Short Term Rental - Nothing; Parks - Nothing; Maintenance - Nothing; Cemetery Committee would welcome new members, will
7. have first meeting soon; ACBCA-Amapola Days event, fund raising for scholarships.
Councilperson Sandy Staples to report who is new President.
8. ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARING
Revise sewer rate ordinance. Ordinance #174 updated. A.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
Propose City Council Meeting - Bruce Sherrill made motion to change City Council Meeting to third Thursday of the month, 2"'' by Sandy Staples, approved unanimously. Next Council Meeting to be held May 18, 2023.
B. Park Update - Bids to be opened this Thursday. Special meeting to approve bid wil l be scheduled.
C. Apartment A Fire update - Tenant was not present when fire started. Jackson, Sutter Creek and lone Fire Departments responded, as well as Sherriff and Sutter Creek Police. Cause of fire not known. We are waiting for insurance inspector. Clean up of Apartment A should take 3 days. Structurally, the building seems to be sound. Temporary power pole to provide electricity to Apt. B and the City Hall. Adjuster to be here next week. Demo to come.
D. Sewer Infrastructure Discussion - Create a capital fund. Sewer grants hard to find. RCAC will refer grants to us. Technical assistance grants are for smoke inspections, etc. LEAP grants are for planning. Preventative measures - clean lines annually.
E. Interest payment allocation of funds - first they are put in general fund and allocated to specific fund later.
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10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mayor-1. Cal Fire, OES webinar on Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Maps to be approved. Amador City now classified.
2. Dave and Anne met with State Senator Aivarado-Gii. She is working on plan to limit control over insurance premiums. She is also working on getting funds for our roads.
11. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
Change to agenda to conform to countywide format. Working on LEAP Grant which will allow To get funds for general plan, sewer, etc. Senator Alvarado-Gil asked what is our need to which we replied infrastructure. Working with Larry White on roads and sidewalks. Budget being evaluated.
P.G.and E. pole on city property. They have an easement. They should be moving forward within next two weeks. City Attorney Keene will write letter stating it is a "clear and present danger".
Mayor and Attorney to work together on this. Copy of letter to go to Lindsays, Lyons and Heidi Kaiser.
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12.,13.,14., Nothing
15. Adjournment.