CITY COUNCIL OF AMADOR CITY
DRAFT, REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
THURSDAY, 19 DECEMBER 2024
7:00 PM
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1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
2. FLAG SALUTE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Patricia Jane (PJ Groth
3. ROLL CALL/ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Council Members Ambroselli, Bragstad, Sherrill, Kel-Artinian, Staples
4. APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 19 Dec 2024
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Under provisions of the California Code, citizens wishing to address the Council for any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time. State you name and city of residence or group affiliation for the record and limit comments to five minutes or less. Under provisions of the California Government Code, the City Council cannot take action unless an urgent need arose after the posting of the agenda.
6. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS/APPOINTMENTS/CORRESPONDENCE 6A. Presentation
6B. Correspondence
Letter, Amador Council of Tourism
Letter, Amador Trail Stewardship
Letter, Lizzie Groth
City Council of Amador City 1
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt, members of the Council, staff or the public request specific items to be removed from the 7A. Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes of 21 November 24
7B. Financial Report
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
9A. Park Project Inspection and Reimbursements Discussion 9B. Bicycle Path Advisory Committee Project Discussion
9C. City Council Committees, 2025 Discussion
Attachments: City Council Committees
City Committees, February 2023
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10A. CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
10B. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
10C. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT AND COMMENTS
11. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. CLOSED SESSION none
13. ADJOURNMENT
Holiday enjoyment -
The next regular scheduled City Council meeting is Thursday, 16 January 2025 at 7:00 PM City Council of Amador City 2
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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
INCORPORATED JUNE 2, 1915
California
Amador Council of Tourism
Kathleen Mahan
1 Main Street
Jackson, CA 95642
6 December 2024
Dear Ms Mahan,
The City Council of Amador City thanks you for the presentation you made to the council on Thursday, 17 November 2024, regarding a plan to establish Amador County Tourism Marketing District (ACTMD).
As noted in the "ACTMD: Management District Plan", the proposed marketing district includes lodging businesses and short-term rentals located within Amador County boundaries including the five (5) incorporated cities, one of which is Amador City. Your proposal suggested that the lodging business and short term rentals would benefit from the efforts of the proposed marketing district's coordinated promotion of such businesses. Additionally, you discussed that the proposed marketing district would be funded by a 2% assessment of the gross revenue of the sleeping room from the lodging and short term rental businesses.
Your presentation was both to inform the City Council and Amador City citizens, and to solicit support for the proposed marketing district as ACT moves to the next step:
presenting the proposed ACTMD to the Amador County Board of Supervisors with the letters of support from the five incorporated cities. Should it receive support from BOS, the proposal would be posted and put forth for public hearing.
Amador City offers its support for the plan to establish Amador County Tourism Marketing District, as presented to City Council of Amador City and described in the documents included in the City Council Agenda Packet.
Sincerely,
sandy staples
Sandy Staples, Mayor
(209) 267-0682 P.O. BOX 200 AMADOR CITY, CALIFORNIA 95601
PETITION TO THE COUNTY OF AMADOR
TO FORM THE AMADOR COUNTY TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT
Amador City approves for Amador Counsil of Tourism to initiate proceedings to form the Amador County Tourism Marketing District (ACTMD) in accordance with the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq., for the purpose of providing services as described in the summary of the Management District Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Approved on this day, Thursday November 21, 2024
sandra tapes, mayor sanava staples
Amador city
Representative Signature Print Name
APPROVED
Joke Dandon AYES: Sandy Staples
Anne Kel-Artinian
City Chenk Susan Bragstad
Bruce Shernıll
Nicola AmbroselLi
Noes: O
ABSENT: @
1 CITY OF AMADOR CITY
INCORPORATED JUNE 2, 1915
California
Amador Trails Stewardship
Bradley Booker
PO Box #88
Drytown, CA 95699
6 December 2024
Dear Mr Booker,
At the City Council meeting for Amador City on 21 November 2024, Councilmembers and individuals in attendance had the opportunity to discuss the contributions that Amador Trails Stewardship (ATS) has brought to Amador County, in particular to Amador City.
In October, Amador Trails Stewardship partnered with the Amador City Business and Community Association (ACBCA) to promote and kick off the final "Dancin' in the Street," a uniquely Amador City event, with live music and dancing on Water Street. ATS a held a fund-raiser, a cycling event through the backroads that included both family friendly routes and a more challenging but scenic route for ardent cyclists. The town was packed with visitors, some who came to dance, some for the recreation the cycling event offered, some to enjoy the both events, and some as spectators-- but all enjoyed the restaurants and shops and ambiance of our very small town, in large part because of the organization, event promotion and partnership of ATS.
Amador Trail Stewardship is also a lead partner on the Bicycle Path Advisory Committee (BPAC) with the Amador County Transportation Commission (ACT). The initial project is establishing a dedicated modimodal travel route between Amador City and the City of Sutter Creek using the existing backroads. The project includes representatives from each entity, representatives from ACTC, a representative from Amador County, and ATS. Again, Amador Trails Stewardship's vision and partnership has been instrumental with regard to coordination, guidance and assuring that each entity has a voice. This project is expected to be completed this year, with wayfinding/route signage, and safety signage/stenciling. It is expected to offer recreational opportunities for local pedestrians and cyclists and serve as a draw to individuals who might have previously overlooked visiting Amador City and the City of Sutter Creek.
Amador City offers its support to Amador Trails Stewardship for current projects and future endeavors in bicycle/pedestrian improvements between towns and building recreational trail systems, both of which offer economic stimulus to Amador County and to Amador City.
Sincerely,
soul staplet
Sandy Staples, Mayor
209) 267-0682 P.O. BOX 200 AMADOR CITY, CALIFORNIA 95601
CITY OF AMADOR CITY
INCORPORATED JUNE 2, 1915
California
Lizzie Groth
PO Box 136
Amador City, CA 95601
6 December 2024
Dear Lizzie,
Claudine Burnett is one of our neighbors on Fleehart Street. She has written a book titled "Amador City: A Haunting History" and is donating proceeds from the publication of the book to the City with the request that they be used to preserve, maintain, and promote historical property in Amador City.
The City needs to establish an oversight committee that includes at least one or two citizens of Amador City, one or two councilmembers, and a representative from one of the existing Historical Committees, such as the Cemetery Committee. The committee members will decide how the funds will be used. They will report to the City Council on the project they pick and how the money is spent. They will also keep Claudine informed and, of course, thank her for the donation at a future City Council meeting.
I am writing to ask if you would be interested in being one of the citizen representatives on the oversight committee. You know the town. You are thoughtful. You are interested in local government. You would contribute in many, many positive ways to the work of the Oversight Committee for Preserving and Promoting Amador City Historical Properties.
I am looking forward to hearing from you, Lizzie.
Sincerely,
sandy
Sandy Staples, Mayor
(209) 267-0682 P.O. BOX 200 AMADOR CITY, CALIFORNIA 95601
CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, NOVERMBER 21, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
1. Meeting called to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance - Petra Henry
3. Roll Call - Staples, Bragstad, Sherrill, Kel-Artinian, Ambroselli
4. Approval of Agenda - Kel-Artinian moved, 2nd by Sherrill, approved unanimously
5. Public Comment - None
6. Presentations/Proclamations/Appointments/Correspondence a. Presentation by Tom DuBois, City Manager, Sutter Creek-Treatment capacity available for an additional 180 units. Decision for a new plant to be made. Tertiary plant is preferred. State Water Board is interested in re-writing requirements. The Golf Course in lone suffers from a shortage of water. lone looking at increased developments. State Water Board wants to meet with MC, Sutter Creek, Amador City, ARSA and Golf Course. ARSA and Sutter Creek are working on a capital 5-10 year plan. If MC goes away so does their money. Refer to time line (in DuBois Report). The earliest open would be 2030. (See Staff Report, SC City Manager attached.)
7. Consent Calendar - Minutes of October 17, 2024, meeting, Financial Report Bragstad moved, 2r° by Kel-Artinian, approved unanimously.
8. Ordinances and Public Hearings - Proposition 218 Public Hearing: Republic Services (ACES) Rate Adjustment - 2 letters of protest received. Amador City has exemption from "food waste". 5 year exemption to expire in 10 years. 8% cap on increase - landfill costs increase. Rate increase with 8% cap motion by Kel-Artinian to approve, 2nd by Bragstad, approved by Kel-Artinian, Bragstad, Ambrocelli, Staples, No vote by Sherrill.
9. Regular Agenda Items -
A. Amador Council of Tourism represented by Tracey Burkner and Kathleen Mahan requesting endorsement of proposed Amador County Tourism Marketing District (ACTMD) 5 year plan $300,000 budget - 2% assessment passed on to guests - Sherrill moved to write letter of support to Board of Supervisors, 2d by Kel-Artinian, approved unanimously, ACT will send informational letters to all lodging establishments in County.
B. Sierra Trails Stewardship (STS) Bradley Booker- Increased opportunity for recreation.
Bragstad moved, 2*° by Kel-Artinian to write letter of support, approved unanimously.
C. Ledger Dispatch and Mountain Merchant dispensers - Discussion of relocation of Ledger Dispatch and Mountain Merchant dispensers from sidewalk on Water Street to North side of Old City Hall - City Administrator read a couple of remarks from the petition that was signed by 21 people who use the post office (residents in and out of Amador City). The petition asked that the Ledger Dispatch dispenser be returned to location by Post Office. See background report. No action.
10. Administrative Reports and Comments - A. Sewer Committee (Sherrill and Bragstad) - Looking at hybrid system and leach field. Looking for a grant for this issue. Sewer meetings posted on website. Bicycle path (Bragstad) sign will show a person on a bike with an arrow.
Ambrocelli reported we need a green waste strategy and there are questions about financing. There is a Small Community Waste Water grant possibility. Project Manager can help with Block Grant but we need to have a specific project. LAFCO - Anne Kel-Artinian reported there is a vacancy on LAFCO - Mayor Select Committee meeting, members must be elected, there is a stipend of $100. Sandy Staples reported on Measure K oversight for Main Street project -John Gedney. Sandy Staples indicated an interest in continuing as Mayor, suggested Nicola Ambrocelli or Bruce Sherrill might consider position of Vice Mayor.
B. City Administrator Groth walk through of contractors scheduled for March. (Apt. A and Apt. B and City Hall building). One unanswered question is will insurance provide for recapture of lost rent. Groth also reported on installation of basket ball court. No report from City Attorney. No Permit Log.
11. Future Agenda Items not discussed.
12. Closed Sessions - A. Potential litigation, B. Personnel Matters
13. Return to Open Session A. Report of Closed Session - Sewer leak on property outside of city - Possibilities are 1) possible litigation 2) new system 3) negotiate an easement to make repairs. B.) City Administrator - new employment agreement at $41,600 per annum with regular performance evaluations by Council.
9C
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES Rep "24 Rep '25
External Committees
Amador Regional Sanitation Agency (2nd T 2:30;in process of dissolution) Bruce Sherrill Bruce Amador Air District (4th T 1:00) Bruce Sherrill
Amador County Recreation Agency (2nd T 1:00 at BOS) Sandy Staples Sandy Amador County Transportation Commission/ATA (1st Th 9:30) Sandy Staples Sandy Local Area Formation Commission. (3rd Th 5:30) Anne Kel-Artinian Bruce Fire Safe Council Sandy
Homeless Task Force (4th Th 3:30)
Bicycle Path Advisory Committee Susan & Sandy Susan & Sandy City Specific Committees
SC Fire Protection District (alt months, 3rd T, 6:30) Sandy Staples City Parks/Gardens Anne Kel-Artinian
Sewer Committee Susan & Bruce Susan & Bruce
Short Term Rental Anne & Sandy Sandy &
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Historical City Properties/Promotion and Preservation .. Sandy & Sandy & (Cemetery; Museum; Powder House; Monument; Fire House)
ADMINISTRATIVE BODY
Design Review Susan Bragstad Susan
Maintenance Dave Groth Dave
Permit Reviews Dave Groth Dave
CA Intergovernmental Risk Authority ... Dave Groth Dave • ) )
City Committees, February 21, 2023
External Commitees
Committee Description Responsibilities Representative
ARSA Represents the City at ARSA meetings and Current: Susan Bragstad reports to Council.
Amador Regional Sanitation Authority - Representative New:
https://cityofsuttercreek.org/amador-regional-sanitation-authority/ Meets first Wednesday, 9am in Sutter Creek
Amador City, Amador Water Agency (Martell Commercial) and Sutter Creek's wastewater enters the ARSA distribution system upon secondary treatment at the Sutter Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.
CIRA (PARSAC) Represents the City at CIRA Board meetings, Current: David Groth California Intergovernmental Risk Authority is the point of contact for CIRA related https://www.cira-jpa.org/ claims and actions, and reports to Council. New: Dave Groth Semi annual meetings in the Sacramento area. The City is currently engaged with CIRA on a risk reduction plan. In addition, plans for our
CIRA is a statewide risk-sharing Joint Powers Authority (JPA) providing park construction should be submitted to comprehensive coverage to cities, towns, and non-municipal public agencies CIRA once we have engaged a contractor. throughout California. CIRA management and staff are solely focused on our members and their needs.
We provide a self-funded liability program for general liability, public officials' errors and omissions, auto liability, and employment practices liability coverage.
We have a variety of additional coverage programs, including self-funded workers' compensation, group purchase property, special events, fidelity bonds, cyber liability, and ancillary benefits
We focus on managing and maintaining a financially stable risk-sharing pool for members. Our board of directors remains committed to a conservative funding and investment philosophy.
RTMF-ACTC Represents the City at RTMF-ACTC meetings, Current: Susan Bragstad Regional Transportation Planning Agency brings funding proposals to ACTC, and Amador County Transportation Commission reports to City Council. New:
( )
https://actc-amador.org/ The City is currently interested in a collaborative effort to improve a walking
Meets first Thursday, 9am, in Sutter Creek (117 Valley View Way) and cycling path between Amador City and Sutter Creek, as well as requesting funding
The Amador County Transportation Commission is made up of three members or improving parking spaces at City Hall (i appointed by the County Board of Supervisors and three members appointed by onjunction with the Park project) the City Selection Committee.
As the Region's LTC, the ACT oversees use of Local Transportation Funds pursuant to the State's Transportation Development Act (TDA) for funding public transit and other purposes.
Serving as the RTPA, the ACTC is responsible for adopting and maintaining the County's Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (RTIP). The RTIP contains facts, analysis, and history about transportation in the Amador Region and lists transportation projects and programs for Federal, State, and local funding. In maintaining, improving, and implementing the RTIP, ACT helps to develop transportation plans, transportation projects, and implement transportation related programs including efforts to secure needed Federal, State, and local funds.
LAFCO Represents the City LAFCO meetings, brings Current: Russell Robinson City proposals to LAFCO when needed, and
Local Agency Formation Commission reports to Council. New: Anne Kel-Artinian https://www.amadorgov.org/government/lafco
Meets 3rd Thursday, 6-8:30pm
The mission of the Amador LAFCO is to implement the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 with an understandable and open public process leading to informed decisions. The Local Agency Formation Commission coordinates logical and timely changes in local governmental boundaries (§56001); conducts special studies which review ways to reorganize, simplify and streamline governmental structures (§56031); and prepares spheres of influence for each city and special district within the County (556425).
The Commission promotes provision of efficient and economical services while encouraging protection of agricultural and open space lands (556001, $56300).
Further efforts include discouraging urban sprawl and encouraging orderly ) )
formation and development of local agencies based upon local conditions and circumstances (556301).
Local Agency Formation Commissions are independent commissions that are not a part of county government. Each Commissioner is independent when weighing and reviewing information and when making determinations (§56325.1 and Attorney General Opinion 98.802).
ACRA Represents the City at ACRA meetings, Current: Russell Robinson brings City proposals to ACRA when needed, New: Russell Robinson* Amador County Recreation Agency and reports to Council. *Recommend that the
https://www.goacra.org/ Council support Russell's co
ntinued role on ACRA even
ACRA'S Mission: ACRA shall maximize recreational opportunities for all residents though he is no longer on of Amador County through sustainable planning, financing, facilities operations, Council. and programs.
AAD (Air) Represents the City at AAD meetings, brings Current: Susan City proposals to AAD when needed, and Bragstad/Bruce Smith Amador Air District reports to Council. The City is currently interested in funding from AAD for an EV New:
https://www.amadorgov.org/services/amador-air-district charging station.
Meets third Tuesday, 1:30pm, Jackson
The Amador Air District's (AAD) goal is to improve the quality of life for our residents and is responsible for watching over the air resources of Amador County. Our mission is to assist businesses to comply with regulations, achieve and maintain ambient air quality standards set by USEPA and California Air Resources Broad (CARB), and protect public health and the environment from adverse air quality impacts.
Homeless Task Force Attends Homeless Task Force meetings and Current: Anne Kel-Artinian reports to City Council.
https://www.amadorgov.org/services/homeless-task-force New:
Meets fourth Thursday, 3pm, County Health and Human Services Building • -
Our mission is to compassionately serve the homeless; identifying needs and gaps in services in order to efficiently address homelessness in our county.
City-Specific Committees
Meets with Sutter Creek Fire Department, Current: Anne Kel-Artinian Fire
attends Sutter Creek Fire Department Board
Meetings, and reports to City Council. New:
https://suttercreekfire.org/
Monthly Board of Commissioners meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM.
Meets with Museum board and reports to Current: Eric Marks Museum
City Council.
New:
Short-Term Rental Works with the Treasurer to complete a Current: Eric Marks ledger of current short-term rentals in
Amador City and reports to City Council. New:
Participates in Ad Hoc Committee examining
possible updates to the City's STR ordinance.
Parks Reports progress on the City Hall Park, Current: Russell Robinson including keeping members of the Ad Hoc
Committee informed of progress. New:
May also be called upon to report progress
on the Culbert Park project.
Participates in Design Review meetings with Current: Susan Bragstad Design Review
community members of the Design Review
Committee and reports on these. New:
Current: David Groth
Maintenance
New: Dave Groth
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Reports on efforts of the Cemetery Current: Bruce Smith Committee.
New:
Cemetery Reports on efforts of the ACBCA (Amador Current: Bruce Smith ACBCA
City Business and Committee Association).
New: