CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.
Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance - P. J. Groth
Roll Call-Ambroselli, Bragstad, Staples, Sherrill, Unguez Approval of City Council Meeting Agenda June 26, 2025 - Corrections to Agenda 1 B, 6.
Culbert, 9. Date 2025 10. Change Smith to Swift -Councilperson Unguez moved, 2"^ by Sherrill approved unanimously with corrections.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 187, Establishing Smoke-Free Environments in Amador City-Clarity as to what is public spaces (in 1B), Second Reading in August, Unguez Moved to waive full reading, Sherrill 2"'^ on 1 A, approved unanimously. To be posted tomorrow.
PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
Valerie, from State Senator Alvarado-Gill, 209-268-8545, spoke on several issues, Farm to Food Tax Credit, definition of peace officers, increase in gas prices, help to rural counties
CONSENTAGENDA
2. Regular Meeting
3. Financial Report
Motion by Ambroselli,2"^^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously
REGULAR AGENDA
4. Historical City Properties - Libby Groth spoke on possible mural, placement of mural, historical points of interest
5. O’Neil Alley - Gary Brusatori stated there is no interest in the project from surrounding residents, he requested $400 refund of deposit. Unguez moved to approve refund of $400 to Mr. Brusatori, 2"^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously
6. Culbert Park-Agreement to transfer money from county to city for fencing and pavilion - Unguez moved, 2"'* by Bragstad, approved unanimously
7. Amador County Recreation Agency-Amy Clingan made presentation regarding activities provided byACRA. Fees not increased in 10 years. ACRAconducting pickle ball classes in our park, Our residents get a reduced rate for classes.
Unguez moved to approve $1,332.50 fee to ACRA, 2nd by Bragstad, approved unanimously.
5 MINUTE BREAK
RECONVENED AT 8:13 P.M.
A draft of contract for park maintenance with a credit to us will be in July 15 packet.
8. Update-Sewer Infrastructure- Leave influent meter as is, up date software for $3,701.70 recommended saving in electricity, filters are cleaned daily - hair and brown pa per towels are a major problem, Greg Wood painted and re-roofed building housing sewer pond equipment, road access to pond needs work - Amador Mechanical estimate $10,000 to make improvements, work would be putoutto bid.
9. Draft Resolution #637 listing projects for fiscal year 2025-26 Funded by SB 1, $5,417 available. Chief Moreno going door to door to see what needs to be done, Bragstad moved, Unguez 2'’^ to adopt Resolution #637, approved unanimously
10. Report: Audit of June 30, 2025 - Motion to accept Modified Opinion - Motion to accept financial statements and report from Castillo, Bordwelland Swift made by Unguez, 2"'* by Sherrill, approved unanimously; Sherrill moved, 2"^ by Unguez to sign Management letter for audit and ongoing work, approved, unanimously.
11. Draft Budget, Fiscal Year 2025-26-Sales taxes and business licenses down from last year. Unguez moved to approve Draft Budget and Financial Statements, 2 by Bragstad, approved unanimously.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS-We have to goto State Water Quality Control Board to re-do our permits. Must show a discharge plan. Grant Reynolds will be involved in this. Mr. Reynolds is currently working on update.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT - Fire Chief Moreno will be touringthe city forfire safety issues. We havea special Lock for added security regarding document retention. City council persons encouraged to bring things from school house office to adorn walls in new location. Hours will be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9 to 12 forgreater exposure. Construction at school house to begin July 15, 2025.
Sewer Rates will be on next month’s agenda.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.