AMADOR CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 17, 2023
1. CLOSED SESSION-NONE
CALL TO ORDER-ROLL CALL - Kel-Artinian, Bragstad, Sherrill, Staples, Robinson present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT-NONE
PUBLIC FORUM - Powder House is crumbling - any action? Bruce Sherrill reported he is in talks with Robert Fancher and will report at next month's meeting. Some issues with agenda ie. "staff" recommendations to be used. Consent agenda - discussion only.
CONSENT AGENDA - No change to financials - Michael will be preparing financial statements in the future. Councilperson Bragstad asked to have payroll amounts shown after each name. She will request Treasurer Holly Groth to effect that change. Item 7 (Committee Reports) of agenda to be moved to the end of the agenda. Councilperson Staples moved, 2"'* by Bruce Sherrill to approve Consent Agenda with above changes. Approved unanimously. (See last item on minutes)
ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARING
a. Outdoor Patio — Review of Dining vs. Outdoor Cooking - The fryer drain failed. Owner Chris Walsh will take measures to prevent reoccurrence. It was suggested that odors from grill attract business. Question arose do we need a cooking permit as well as sidewalk dining permit?
b. Owner will install two valves in case of one valve failure. If both valves fail oil will be diverted to a reservoir. A protective mat between bbq and cement was suggested.
Soapy water used in clean up did not go in creek. The spill was too small to contact Environmental review. Since this is the first event of this nature, it was decided no action is required. Sidewalk Dining Permit attached to these minutes for reference.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
ACBCA - Melanie Unguez reported Dancing in Streets will be held June and October next year. Summers are too hot. Mariposa event will be in October and band will start at 4:00 p.m. Melanie asked for $3,960 to fund activities through the end of this year.
Staples moved, 2"'' by Sherrill approved unanimously to fund ACBCA $3,960.
Animal Services are willing to work with us on budget,
c. Acquiring a CPA firm. We will publish an RFP for CPA firm when required.
ACTC Roads - Sandy Staples suggested forming a citizen's advisory committee regarding sales tax increase of to %. It must be on the ballot. Bragstad moved, 2"^^ by Sherrill to form a citizen's advisory committee,
e. Amador County Self Help Tax - No action
City Manager's Salary - Bragstad believed the City Manager would find funding outside of our budget. Dave Groth, City Manager, stated he worked more than 10 hours every week because we are held to the same standards as all other cities. a.
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Air BnB - Limit to 10% of households. Jillian and A'laina reengage on this matter.
City Hall Fire Update - Mayor has met with structural engineer who is doing estimate for renovation. Repairs will be covered by insurance if done to code. A hygienist will make plans to remove toxic material from the building, which will allow reconstruction. All trusses will be replaced, interior siding will be replaced, building will be insulated, and bathroom will be ADA.
Supervisor Ax will have a traffic study before the end of year on Highway 49.
Recommend we drive below the speed limit to encourage a lower speed limit between Sutter Creek and Amador City. i
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10. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Two grants - Road Safety and Safe Evacuation are being worked on.
Electric Charging Station to be ordered.
TOT letter to Michael Cornet.
Creek Clearing to be ordered.
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Committees ARSA Sutter Creek owes ARSA money. Suggest it be brought to Grand Jury attention. Dave Groth, Bruce Sherrill and Anne Kel-Artinian will be going to the next ARSA meeting. We need a contract with ARSA. CIRA - We are looking into their coverage of the construction project.
RTMF/ACTC - Nothing on back roads for walking and biking to Sutter Creek. LAFCO - approved Resolution to add island of county property to adjacent city. ACRA - nothing AAD-EV -Charging stations $6,239 back side of Fire House will be reimbursed. Bruce will order and install equipment. Fast Charges are very expensive. HOMELESS - Cooling Station to be in County Administration Building. FIRE - Dominic Moreno has started trimming berry bushes on 49.
MUSEUM -Nothing. PARKS-Jeff Campbell to install play equipment. Pickle ball court? DESIGN REVIEW - Approved Carport on Lyons property on Cross Street. Berry bushes on Fleehart — I
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owner of property to be contacted. CEMETERY- Clean up and workday scheduled -