CITY COUNCIL OF AMADOR CITY
DRAFT, REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER
FLAG SALUTE/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL/ESTABLISH A QUORUM
Council Members Ambroselli, Bragstad, Sherrill, Staples
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Letter of resignation from City Council, Melanie Unguez, dated 28 April 2026.
Invitation for letters of interest in filling the position to be posted.
Schedule Special City Council Meeting for Interviews and Appointment by 28 May.
PRESENTATIONS
Castillo, Bordwell and Swift, CPAs, to present the review report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Under provisions of the California Government Code, citizens wishing to address the Council for any matter not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please limit comments to five minutes or less.
APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA 12 MAY 2026
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 Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action.
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of 21 April 2026
2. Financial Reports
- financial statements
- City Treasurer's report
City Council of Amador City 1
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
Councimembers, condester and cry dek for A or ryor the elected positions of Resolution #648
REPORTS his section provides an opportunity for a brief verbal status updates on committe reetings and activities of Councilmembers and staff. No action will be taker
COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Councilmember Ambroselli
Councilmember Bragstad
Councilmember Unguez
Councilmember Staples
CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
STAFF REPORTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Preliminary Budget, Fiscal Year 2026-2027; introduce ordinance to restric hru-trucks", contract for community law enforcemen
ADJOURNMENT
The next scheduled Regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, 10 June 2026, at 6:00 PM at Old City Hall/Firehouse at 14203 Main Street/Old Hwy 49 City Council of Amador City 2
Agenda Item
1 MINUTES Of THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMADOR CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026
Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m.
Flag Salute/Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call - Ambroselli, Bragstad, Sherrill, Staples present, Unguez absent ORDINANCES AND PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
PRESENTATIONS - ACBCA Longest table - Rescheduled
PUBLIC COMMENT - Richard Lynch spoke in favor of retaining law enforcement provided by Sheriff.
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA APRIL 21, 2026 - Motion by Bragstad, 2nd by Ambroselli, approved unanimously, Unguez absent
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS -
1. Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026
2.Financial Reports - Financial Statements, City Treasurer Report Approved as group, Motion by Bragstad, 2d by Sherrill, approved unanimously, Unguez absent
AMENDED AGENDA ITEMS-
3. Follow Up to Requests for Vacation of a portion of O'Neil Alley - Councilman Sherrill stated vacating city street would set a precedent. Water Agency has indicated they have a main line under that road. Motion by Sherrill, 2 by Ambroselli to not vacate that portion of O'Neil Alley, approved by Sherrill, Ambroselli, Staples, Bragstad abstained, Unguez absent.
4. Community Law Enforcement - Motion by Sherrill, 2nd by Bragstad to move forward with Sutter Creek contract review, to be formally reviewed at May Council meeting, approved unanimously, Unguez absent.
5. Antique Donation - post poned
6. Fund Raiser for Powder House - May 30, 2026, Fund Raiser to include raffle and silent auction, music, local wine, food. The location is at the Arrastra. The purpose is to raise funds to replace and restore the stones of the Powder House. Motion to approve fundraiser by Bragstad, 2d by Ambroselli, approved unanimously. Unguez absent.
7. Appeal to City Council to Modify an Approved Special Event. Cancelled
8. Resolution #646 Call for Election to Establish Countywide Abandoned Vehicle Abatement Fee - Motion by Bragstad, 2d by Ambroselli, approved unanimously.
Unguez absent
9. Resolution #647 Resolution to Reinstate Late Fees, Penalties and Collection Procedures for Delinquent Sewer Bills - Motion by Bragstad, 2id by Sherrill to reinstate late fees on delinquent sewer bills effective July 1, 2026, approved unanimlously, Unguez absent.
10. Traffic Calming Ad Hoc Committee - Reported on possibility of developing an Ordinance to restrict "through truck" traffic, update on speed cushions, re-painting our cross walks. Council gave direction to proceed on all three.
11. Report from Ad Hoc Committee- To hire "property manager" for apartments A and B in Old Grammar School. - ReMax in Sutter Creek would charge 50% of first month's rent to advertise rental, sending out applications and vetting applicants.
Day to day management of Apt. A and Apt. B would be 10% of total rent per month.
Property Manager would also perform an annual health and safety inspection of each apartment. Using State Guidelines Apt. A rent $1,450, Apt B (ADA) rent $950.
Direction from Council was to hire a Property Manager.
12. Request for Establishment of Ad Hoc Committee concerning Lincoln Mine Project - Motion, by Bragstad, 2rd by Sherrill to establish an Ad Hoc Lincoln Mine Committee with Bragstad as Chairman and Staples as Wingman, approved unanimously. Unguez absent.
13. Nuisance Complaint Regarding Blue/Turquoise Lights - Owner agreed to reduce light intensity.
14. Repair of Sidewalk in front of Sophisticated Picker Shop - Nine foot by twenty- four foot sidewalk repair plus roof support and handrail to cost $8,980.00 - Motion by Ambroselli, 2nd by Sherrill to have above repairs made at cost of $8,980.00.
Unguez absent.
REPORTS: Ambroselli -Trial account from Microsoft for city documents storage.
Bragstad - Nothing, Sherrill - Nothing, Staples - Sergio Gutierrez will perform monthly maintenance at Old Grammar School, etc. Bid from CIRA was $16,000, Museum Board should be notified of possible water leak.
Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Agenda Item
2 12:00 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 GENERAL FUND - YTD Actual vs Annual Budget
Accrual Basis July 2025 through April 2026
Jul '25 - Apr 26 Budget % of Budget
-
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Dividend 750.15
Business License Fees 1,185.00 1,250.00 94.8%
Cemetery Revenue 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Construction Permits 21,138.55 0.00 100.0%
Cops 59,592.94
Design Reviow 300.00 0.00 100.0%
incroachment Permi 3,600.00
V Charging Station 473.10 375.00 126.2%
Franchises 7.28.49 6,666.66 115.6%
Homowners Prop Tax Relief 0.00 100.0%
Insurance Refunds & Other 7,652.50 0.00 100.0%
Matching Funds 0.00 0.0%
Miscellaneous Income 1,194.69
Other Fines 0.00 100.0%
Prop 172 Pub Safety 390.11 250.00 156.0%
Prop Taxes Secured & Unsecured 37,780.20 45,833.34 82.4% Real Property Transfer Taxes 1,402.78 833.34 168.3%
Rents & Concessions 71.00 0.00 100.0%
915.01
4,620.83 8,333.34 55.4%
31,640.35
0.00 100.0%
23,812.39
437.03 0.00 100.0%
0.00 100.0%
516.41 0.00 10000%
10,433.08 20,833.34
Uncategorized Income 15,307.00
Vehicle License Taxes 24,166.66 63.6%
Total Income 236,090.38 108,541.68 217.5%
Expense
Bank Fees and Charges 56.00 58.37 95.9%
0.00 0.00 0.0%
2,150.00 4,004.50 53.7%
5,059.86 1,995.89 253.5%
1,506.17 1,960.22 76.8%
Engineering 16,028.35 8,451.48 189.7%
Insurance
Worker's Comp Insurance 2,977.25 4,827.77 61.7%
Insurance - Other 20,282.22 49,492.37 20.2% 41.0%
-
Total Insurance 23,259.47 54,320.14 42.8%
Materials, Supplies, Office 2,573.89 2,041.77 126.1%
Outside Labor 0.00 75.00 0.0%
Payroll Expenses
Wages
Maintenance Wages 8,790.00 8,790.00 100.0%
Office Wages 29,572.88 52,130.00 56.7%
-
Total Wages 38,362.88 60,920.00 63.0%
Employer Taxes 3,203.32 4,999.94 64.1%
Payroll Expenses - Other 115.00 220.00 52.3%
Total Payroll Expenses 41,681.20 66,139.94 63.0%
Plan Check and Permits 713.80
Postage 74.28 177.02 42.0%
Private Contract Services 28,332.90 12,640.01 224.2%
Reconciliation Discrepancies -81.97
Repairs & Maintenance 9,852.07 16,856.33 58.4%
Streets/Storm Drains 101.21 85.17 118.8%
Travel and Meetings 0.00 0.00 0.0%
12:00 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 GENERAL FUND - YTD Actual vs Annual Budget
Accrual Basis July 2025 through April 2026
Jul '25 - Apr 26 Budget % of Budget
-
Utilities
Electric 5,221.50 2,132.43 244.9%
Garbage 1,240.33
Phone & Internet Costs 1,252.03 2,784.13 45.0%
Propane 11.92 215.65 5.5%
Sower 4,116.15 4,573.50 90.0%
Water 3,457.52 3,016.28 114.6%
-
Total Utllities 15,299.45 12,721.99 120.3%
-
Total Expense 146,606.68 181,527.83 80.8%
Net Ordinary Income 89,483.70 -72,986.15 -122.6%
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Investment Earnings 15,687.39 68,766.20 22.8%
-
Total Other Income 15,687.39 68,766.20 22.8%
Other Expense
Capital Improvements
City Hall Apt A Fire 118.44 0.00 100.0%
Total Capital Improvements 118.44 0.00 100.0%
Total Other Expense 118.44 0.00 100.0%
Not Other Income 15,568.95 68,766.20 22.6%
Net Income 105,052.65 -4,219.95 -2,489.4%
12:05 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis As of April 30, 2026
Apr 30, 26
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
31705 EDS Checking 319,638.52
7486 Bank of Marin MM 100.51
9199 Umpqua Bank MM 14,913.04
Certificates of Deposit
CD - 19701733 187,321.86
CD - 19701734 187,321.86
CD - 19701735 187,321.86
CD - 19701736 3,621.00
CD - 33988798000002 1,849,758.19
Total Certificates of Deposit 2.415,344.77
Total Checking/Savings 2,749,996.84
Accounto ecolvable 36,324.39
Total Accounts Receivable 36,324.39
Other Current Assets
AR Tax Roll 15,108.00
General Accounts Receivable 43,596.84
Prepaid Expenses
ARSA Prepayments 6,328.50
Insurance 5,121.40
State Water Resources Board 10,716.60
Prepaid Expenses - Other 814.00
Total Prepaid Expenses 22,980.50
Suspense 4,848.09
Undeposited Funds 16,072.62
Total Other Current Assets 102,606.05
Total Current Assets 2,888,927.28
Fixed Assets
Accumulated Depreciation
Land
Property Plant and Equipment
Work in Process 235.976.26
Total Fixed Assets 5,369,533.00
TOTAL ASSETS 8,258,460.28
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Credit Cards
5201 Columbla CC - Joyce 253.23
Total Credit Cards 253.23
Other Current Liabilities
4,338.00
617.26
Total Other Payroll Liabilities 617.26
Payroll Liabilities
ETT Payable 4.75
Federal Withholding Payable 395.00
FICA Payable 602.52
UTA Payable 61.20
12:05 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis As of April 30, 2026
Apr 30, 26
Total Equity 8,249,895.26
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 8,258,460.28
12:05 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 Balance Sheet
Accrual Basis As of April 30, 2026
Apr 30, 26
Medicare Payable 140.90
State Withholding Payable 15.90
SUTA Payable 78.23
Payroll Liabilities - Other -81.97
Total Payroll Liabilities 1,216.53
Tenant Security Deposits 2,140.00
Total Other Current Liabilities 8.311.79
Total Current Liabilities 8,565.02
Total Liabllities 8,565.02
Equity
General Fund - Unassigned
01A Apt A 10,575.00
01B Apt B 6,600.00
Bridge Replacement Fund - 18 1,331,811.74
CARES ACT - 20 1,786.62
General Fund - 01 833,217.36
29,688.67
Total General Fund - Unassigned 2,213,679.39
General Fund (Assign & Commit)
Apt. A Fire-Construction - 27 -143,832.98
Building and Plan - 24 -11,208.79
Total General Fund (Assign & Commit) -155,041.77
Highway & Road (Restricted)
jas Tax Const Eng. 2107 - 04 15,990.16
Sas Tax Engineer 2107.5 - 0: 7,129.00
20,587.57
RSTP Vol 014-B 33,447.00
SB1 RMRA - 014A LTC 13,172.58
Street & Highway - 2105 - 13 20,762.86
Street Construction - 02 2106 8,853.09
Highway & Road (Restricted) - Other 797.45
Total Highway & Road (Restricted) 120,739.71
Investment in Property 5,403,387.06
PARSAC Reserve - 11 5,528.58
Recticsd Special Fund 709,994.43
6,056.11
-726.00
8,293.41
18,266.53
242381
Total Restricted Special Fund 526,417.68
250,000.00
-117,817.66
156,892.52
54,847.21
Total Sewer Fund (Restricted) 343,922.07
Unrestricted Net Assets 241,359.10
Net Income -450,096.56
12:03 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis April 2026
Apr 26
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Dividend 750.15
Business License Fees 100.00
Construction Permits 1,413.77
Cops 13,454.66
4,062.12
826.11
32.42 269.50
Rents & Concessions 70.00
Road Maintenance 439.04
Sower Service Revenue 15,876.54
Special Sales Tax - Measure K 3,003.00
Transient Lodging Taxes 2,830.38
Total Income 43,127.69
Expense
Dues and Subscriptions 2.60
Insurance
Worker's Comp Insurance 617.26
Total Insurance 617.26
Materials, Supples, Office 78.75
Payroll Expenses
Wages
Maintenance Wages 2,579.00
Office Wages 2,160.00
Total Wages 4,739.00
Employer Taxes 443.10
Payroll Expenses - Other 20.00
Total Payroll Expenses 5,202.10
Private Contract Services 2,774.35
Repairs & Maintenance 110.00
Sewer Transmission 3,097.75
Utilities
Electric 1,708.34
Phone & Internet Costs 142.58
Water 967.22
Total Utilities 2,818.14
Total Expense 14,700.95
Net Ordinary Income 28,426.74
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Investment Earnings 3.30
Total Other Income 3.30
Net Other Income 3.30
Net Income 28,430.04
12:02 PM City of Amador City
05/07/26 SEWER FUND YTD Actual vs Annual Budget
Accrual Basis July 2025 through April 2026
Jul '25 - Apr 26 Budget % of Budget
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
So or Sonia Revenue 0.00 9,591.75 0.0%
148,630.91 134,780.60 110.3%
Total Income 148,630.91 144,372.35 102.9%
Expense
Bank Fees and Charges 0.00 10.20 100%
Contract Svcs - Governmental 21,433.36 26,791.70
Dues and Subscriptions 2,500.00 1,078.00 231.9%
Engineering 24,208.65 14,506.78 166.9%
Insurance
Worker's Comp Insurance 399.33
Total Insurance 399.33
Outside Labor 0.00 700.00 0.0%
Payroll Expenses
Wages
Maintenance Wages 17,000.00 15,500.00 109.7%
Total Wages 17,000.00 15,500.00 109.7%
Employer Taxes 1,416.10 1,284.95 110.2%
Total Payroll Expenses 18,416.10 16,784.95 109.7%
Postage 286.55 338.01 84.8%
Private Contract Services 3,877.13 3,298.75 117.5%
Repairs & Maintenance 18,117.63 3,458.14 523.9%
Sewer Transmission 55,332.50 64,292.50 86.1%
Utilities
Electri 8,816.42 10,544.86 83.6%
Vate 2,053.87 1,946.21 105.5%
Total Utilities 10,870.29 12,491.07 87.0%
Total Expense 155,441.54 143,750.10 108.1%
Net Ordinary Income 6,810.63 622.25 -1,094.5%
Other Income/Expense
Other Income
Investment Earnings 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Total Other Income 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Net Other Income 0.00 0.00 0.0%
Net Income -6,810.63 622.25 -1,094.5%
11:58 AM City of Amador City
05/07/26 Apt A Fire (class) Revenue & Expenses
Accrual Basis All Transactions
May 31, 26
Ordinary Income/Expense
Income
Insurance Refunds & Other 498,946.18
Total Income 498,946.18
Expense
Engineering 112,970.57
Materlals, Supplies, Office 20.84
Repairs & Maintenance 2.033.00
Total Expense 115.024.41
Net Ordinary Income 383,921.77
Other Income/Expense
Other Expense
Capital Improvements
City Hall Apt A Fire 1,099,213.61
Total Capital Improvements 1,099,213.61
Total Other Expense 1,099,213.61
Net Other Income -1,099,213.61
Net Income -715,291.84
Agenda Item
3 RESOLUTION #648
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AMADOR CALLING FOR AN ELECTION, REQUESTING
CONSOLIDATION OF ITS CITY OF AMADOR COUNCILMEMBERS AND TREASURER AND
CITY CLERK WITH THE STATEWIDE GUBERNATORIAL GENERAL ELECTION, FILING A
NOTICE OF ELECTION WITH THE REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, SUBMITTING AN INCUMBENT
LIST AND TERMS OF OFFICE, REQUIRING THAT CANDIDATE'S STATEMENTS BE PAID BY
THE CANDIDATE, CERTIFYING THE JURISDICTION'S BOUNDARY MAP, DETERMINING A
COIN TOSS AS THE TIE-BREAKING METHOD, AUTHORIZING AMADOR COUNTY
ELECTIONS DEPARTMENT TO CONDUCT THE ELECTION AND CANVASS THE RETURNS,
AND EXPRESSING INTENT TO REIMBURSE AMADOR COUNTY FOR THE ACTUAL COSTS OF THE ELECTION.
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2026, city of Amador City adopted Resolution #648, entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AMADOR CITY, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AN
ELECTION OF AMADOR COUNCILMEMBERS AND TREASURER AND CITY CLERK TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING AMADOR COUNCILMEMBERS AND TREASURER AND CITY CLERK and
WHEREAS, A Notice of Election must be filed with the Amador County Registrar of Voters specifying which offices are to be filled at this election; and WHEREAS, the City of Amador City boundary map has not changed since the last election held on November 5, 2024; and
WHEREAS, Amador County intends to conduct a consolidated election on November 3, 2026, and
WHEREAS, the consolidation of elections may serve to reduce election expenses to taxpayers and may increase voter turnout; and WHEREAS, a Candidate's statement, if desired, is to be paid by the Candidate; and
WHEREAS, the Amador County Elections Department must be Authorized to conduct the election and to canvass all returns; and
WHEREAS, Amador County should be reimbursed for the actual costs of the election; and
WHEREAS, a pre-determined tie-breaking method should now be designated to prevent any possible dispute as to the final outcome of the election; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Amador City does hereby, (1.) Call for an Election to be held to elect Three (3) City Council Members and One (1) Treasurer, and One (1) City Clerk, (2.) Request that its General Election to elect Three (3) City Council Members and One (1) Treasurer and One (1) City Clerk, be consolidated with the scheduled election for November 3, 2026; (3.) File its Notice of Election with the Registrar of Voters specifying the elective offices to be filled; (4.) Submit a list of incumbents and terms of offices; (5.) Require that a Candidate's Statement, if desired, is to be paid by the Candidate; (6.) Certify the current boundary map is without change since the last election; (7.) Sets a coin-toss as its tie-breaking method for this election with procedures as previously established by City of Amador City Resolution #648 adopted in May 12, 2026; (8.) Authorizes Amador County Elections Department to conduct the election and canvass the returns; and (9.) Intends to reimburse Amador County for the actual costs of this election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Amador City at a regular meeting held on the 12"' of May, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
Mayor
ATTEST
NAME, TITLE
BY:_
City Clerk
(SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM: