CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, JULY 17, 2025
Meeting called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Flag Salute/ Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call-Ambroselli, Bragstad, Sherrill, Staples, Unguez present Approval of Agenda with correction of government code noted in Closed Session to section 54957.
ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Ordinance 187, Establishing City Parks as Smoke-Free Environments -Unguez moved, 2
nd by Ambroselli to waive second hearing, approved unanimously. Public hearing at August 21, 2025, Council Meeting
PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Katelyn Fleming distributed a letter of interest and resume for position of City Administrator.
CONSENT AGENDA
2. Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes of June 26, 2025,- Sherrill moved, 2 nd by Bragstad
to approve Consent Agenda, approved unanimously
REGULAR AGENDA
3. Amador County Recreation Agency-Approve contract for park and cemetery, question was asked if ACRA could trim blackberries from Main Street. It was determined that was beyond their scope. Sutter Creek Fire Protection Department do it as part of fire mitigation. Ambroselli asked if our attorney, Patrick Keene had reviewed the contract. He stated the monthly fee had increased from $250 to $350.
During summer months the park will be mowed, etc. once a week and as needed during the winter months. If the park is inaccessible, they will work in other areas in the City. Attorney approved the contract which will start August 1, 2025 .. Ambroselli moved, 2
nd by Unguez, approved unanimously.
4. Resolution #639 -Placing delinquent sewer bills on tax roll. Bragstad moved, 2 nd by
Unguez, approved unanimously.
Creek Clearing- Fire season prevents Cal Fire from providing work. We will go out to bid for 5 days. Publication can be on radio and their website at no charge.
Special meeting scheduled for July 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Ambroselli, 2"^* by Sherrill to hold special meeting on July 29, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., approved unanimously.
Remediation of Old Grammar School - Budget to be amended to pay for Additive 3 .
Sherrill moved, 2’'^ by Unguezto approve paying for Additive 3., approved unanimously.
Sewer Rates - Discussion only - Council agreed to proceed with Prop. 218 Old City Hall/Firehouse - Hours for City Hall to be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Unguez moved, 2^^ by Bragstad to have City Hall open 3 days, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on a trial basis, approved unanimously.
Fire Lane, Water Street - City will contact Fire District regarding Fire Lane
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9. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS - Sewer Committee still pursuing options. They will have something in writing for August meeting.
Committee on Streets and Roads - Statement of Purpose was read Design Review- Small room addition planned some time in the future CLOSED SESSION - Council gave direction to staff.