CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, August 15, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Meeting called to Order
Pledge of Allegiance - Petra Henry
Roll Call - Staples, Bragstad, Sherrill present, Kel-Artinian absent Approval of Agenda - Bragstad moved, 2"'' by Sherrill, approved unanimously Public Comment - Gary Brusatori, 10655 O’Neil Alley, withdrew his application regarding right of way and requested his deposit of $800 be returned. City Manager will contact Weber, Ghio, Sherrill moved, 2"<^ by Bragstad, approved unanimously Gary Brusatori also complimented the City on the recent landscaping work done on City Hall premises.
Presentations/Proclamations/Appointments/Correspondence - A. Letter to Petra Henry Consent Calendar - Minutes of July 18, 2024 Meeting, Bragstad moved, Sherrill 2"^^, approved unanimously; No financial Statements
Ordinances and Public Hearings - Non-Substantive Corrections, as requested by California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, to Ordinancer #186 approved May 28, 2024, Sherrill moved to approve ordinance with requested non-substantive corrections, 2"^ by Bragstad, approved unanimously
A. Open Seat of City Council - Letter of interest received from Nicola Ambroselli to open seat through December 31,2024. Sherrill moved, 2"'^ by Bragstad, approved unanimously At this point City Manager Dave Groth swore in Mr. Ambroselli who took his seat at the Council table. B. Aces Rate Adjustments - Multi-year Prop. 218 Notice of Public Hearing regarding muiti-year rates for solid waste service fees to be scheduled at least 45 days from notification to property owners and residents, -No action. C. Aces Assignment of Franchise Agreement - Bragstad moved, 2"«^ by Sherrill to approve, approved unanimously. D. Request for Proposal response from Cathy Castillo, CPA- tabled. E. Arsa Dissolution - Sherrill moved to approve Resolution # 630 Amending Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement between County of Amador, City of Amador City, City of Sutter Creek, no 2"«^. To be on September agenda. F. Government of Amador City - Determine if Council wishes to propose a change of City governance to a "council-manager" form of government through the ordinance process.Resident Gary Brusatori voiced objection.
Mayor to do further research. No action
Administrative Reports and Comments - A. City Manager reported last bill received from Sutter Creek indicated a 67% increase over previous bills. Sutter Creek stated it was a clerical error and they will correct. As of this writing no corrected bill has been received.
B. City Attorney - What is status of Broucaret issue (sewer spill) ? City Attorney said Closed Session will be required. C. Council Member Reports - Nicola Ambroselli welcomed to the Council, ACTC was a 5 hour meeting which included a Resolution honoring Susan Bragstad’s long tenure on the committee,passed Regional Transportation Plan for Road repairs and maintenance. D. Permit Log
Council Requests for Future Agenda Items - Prop. 218 Aces transfer to Republic, work being performed at residence on School Street should be reviewed by Design Review, owners have a permit.
Closed Session - None
Adjournment - Adjourned 8:20 p.m.
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