CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OFTHE REGULAR MEETING OFTHECITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance - Lennon Carter
Roll Call/ Establish a Quorum - Ambroselli, Bragstad, Sherrill, Staples, Unguez present Approval of City Council Meeting Agenda May 15, 2025, - Unguez moved, 2'^^ by Ambrocelli, approved unanimously.
Ordinances and Public Hearings - None
Public Comments on Matters Not on the Agenda - None
Consent Agenda
1, Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes of April 17, 2025, - Clarification added to page 2 item 7 - Anonymous donation of $4,000 versus $5,000 has been deposited with city's matching of 25%.
One donor pulled out after hearing a councilmember's comments during deliberation over accepting the offer. 2. Financial Report - Motion to accept Minutes and Financial Reports made by Unguez, 2^^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously.
Regular Agenda
3. Amador City Hall (Old Grammar School) Remediation Project. Resolution #637 A Resolution of the City Council Awarding Construction Contract for Fire Remediation to John Allen Construction, Discussion points include the following a. All electric, plumbing and heating upgrades included b. Length of project approximately 4 months c. All horizontal boards in City Hall (schoolhouse) to be preserved, corridor to be drywalled d. Representative of Weber, Ghio will be on site daily, Larry White, building inspector wil l provide weekly updates, e. Permit fees, inspector fees, PG&E, costs and loss of revenue (rent) part of soft costs. F. All hazardous waste removed included. Motion to award bid of $876,460 made by Unguez, 2'^^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously.
4, Amador City Bridge Maintenance - Discussion Only - Summer of 2026 for bridge repairs (if necessary) overnight closure would be required. Possible cost of $50,000 - $100,000 considered routine maintenance and funds would come from original bridge construction money.
5. Fire Safety - Concern regarding parking close to fire hydrant on Water Street, City Administrator Groth to search for an existing ordinance otherwise we pass a new Ordinance. \
City Attorney Keene stated Vehicle Code 22514 could be quoted on a sign, To be on June agenda.
6. Project Smoke-Free Parks - Ordinance #187 prohibiting use of tobacco products in City Parks to be introduced at June Council meeting, final approval August, 2025. Motion to introd Ordinance #187 made by Bragstad, 2'^^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously.
7. Sewer Billing - Discussion Only. Recent personnel issues at H & R Block have resulted billing. Michael Adams from H & R Block will issue a letter to all problems with solution offered.
8. Annual Clean Up Day - Saturday, June 21, 2025.
9. Special City Council Meeting - May 22, 2025, Work shop conducted by Planner Susan Peters regarding recently approved Housing Element.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
ARSA - Still in existence - Sherrill
Air District - Nothing
ACRA- Pickle Ball lessons being given in our park. Fun Run at Break Even, possible fall event.
Water Polo lessons a possibility for June
ACTC' Nothing
LAFCO - Could not attend meeting
Fire Safety Council - Nothing
Homeless - Nothing
LEAP - Reimbursement on the way
Hazard - 2 Workshops
Historical Properties - Information being clarified
Sewer Committee ~ Develop a chart showing all of our options. Study small communities (50 people) and their systems. Funding from Municipal Bonds a possibility.
Design Review - Committee must be re-formed
Digital Records -
Muni Code now up to date
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in late
sewer customers explaining
City Administrator - One application for a private wedding -conditional approval; Keyless entry lock at Old City Hall.
CIRA “ Board of Directors attendance, procuring bids for creek cleaning City Attorney - Nothing
Request for Future Agenda Items: Smoke Free Ordinance, Draft Budget, Audit Report, Culbert Park, Creek Cleaning, Gary Brusatori request, Senate Bill "One”, Historical issues.
CLOSED SESSION - Personnel Matter Code 54957 Performance Evaluation of City Administrator.
REPORT OF CLOSED SESSION - Council reviewed evaluation and Mayor wil l discuss with City Administrator.
MEETING ADJOURNED.