AMADOR CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, NOVEMBEFR 16,2023
1. Closed Session - Sewer Infrastructure (Repair & Future Connections) Regular Sesson Convened
Roll Call - Kel-Artinlan, Bragstad, Robinson, Sherrill, present; Staples absent Pledge of Allegiance
Report from Closed Session - Attorney will send letter to property owner at 10300 Fleehart Public Forum - Kirk Lindsay reported that the Blue Oak Tree in cemetery has only 2 trunks left of original four and the inside of tree is exposed and new cracks are girdling the tree. These trees often drop branches during the summer. Mr. Lindsay recommends "caution tape" be placed around the tree to prevent injury to visitors in cemetery. A'laina Lyons offered to have Rubini Tree come out and inspect tree. City Manager Groth wili contact Rubini.
Consent Agenda - City Council Minutes of October 19, 2023, meeting approved with correction by Mayor Kel-Artinian which is attached to these minutes and to the minutes of October 19,2023.
The city owns the property. A new legal description will be provided. Susan Peters, our Planner, our attorney, and engineering firm of Weber-Ghio will work out details together and an easement will be recorded. Bragstad moved and Robinson 2"*', approved unanimously.
Ordinances and Public Hearing
A. Amador City Fire Fuel Management Ordinance #185 - First reading. Some minor revisions required. Ordinance will allow Fire Chief Moreno to evaluate risks in City which primarily are dry weeds which pose a fire hazard. Residents can abate risk or city will and cost would be added to their real estate taxes. Sherrill moved, Robinson second, approved unanimously to waive reading.
B. Resolution #622 -Lyons Variance to Front Yard setback. - Findings by planner indicate this is not a special privilege, consistent with General Plan, no objections received from public, no reason not to grant Variance. Robinson moved, Sherrill second approved unanimously.
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8. Administrative Agenda
Bike and Pedestrian Project-Ellie Rout-Ms. Rout would like City to write a letter supporting this project and request ACTC to provide money for a study. She will provide us with a sample letter.
Sewer pumps - Two pumps ordered at an approximate cost of $13,000. Currently the facility is operating with one repaired pump.
City Hall Park Update - Play equipment has been moved to a new location. Pickle ball/basket ball court paved. Could be completed by December. We will then be reimbursed by State.
Leap Grant update - We expect to get a grant letter by the end of year for study of repairs requested at sewer. All documentation submitted.
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9. Committee Reports:
a. ARSA- No meeting
b. AIR-EVchai^er will be coming soon
HOMELESS-Nothing
FIRE - Looking for volunteers for clearing weeds
MUSEUM-nothing
CIRA- Board meeting in December Kin Ong retiring In December RTMF-ACTC - Working with John Gedney for money for road repairs. Money to repair Main Street from city limit to city limit mainly thanks to City Manager, Dave Groth, being present at meetings. Measure K will be on ballot.
LAFCO - No meeting until November 30. We will not be on LAFCO next year.
ACRA- lone is off committee
SHORT TERM RENTALS — Suspect Mine House is operating as hotel DESIGN REVIEW - Break Even addition to blend in to other building by using same paint color
MAINTENANCE - Property owner at east end of creek complained that section is never cleared. Dave Groth will look into this.
CEMETERY UPDATE - New signs with metal stands ordered and will arrive in December.
Chips will be placed on paths.
ACBCA - Nothing
10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT-Already gave report about sewer hookup
11. .CITYATTORNEY'SREPORT-Nothing
12. STAFF REPORT - Permit Log to come
13. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Gutters on Museum need replacing. Bike project funding letter,
14. Adjournment
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