MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMADOR GITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, AUGUST 11,2026
Meeting called to order at 6:03 p.m.
Flag Salute and Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call-Ambroselli, Bragstad, Sherrill, Testa, Staples present Public Hearing
1. First reading of Ordinance #191 -An Ordinance of Amador City changing Zoning of AP Number 008-287-007-000 from Residential Single Family (R-1) to Public and Quasi Public Space (PS). Second reading and Resolution #653 will be read at September City Council Meeting. There has been an environmental review (CEQA).
No public comment. Motion to waive First Reading by Testa, 2"'' by Ambroselli, approved unanimously.
Presentation - None
Announcements - Letter of Resignation of Treasurer Lydia Testa. Motion to accept letter of resignation by Bragstad, 2"^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously.
Public Comment - Janet Spencer requested East School Street overgrown weeds be addressed. Kevin Jennings asked if the O’Neil Alley issue had been decided and was told it had been.
Approval of City Council Regular Meeting Agenda of August 11,2026. Mayor requested that Item 11 be pulled because the City Attorney is not present. Councilmember Testa requested that the Closed Session during the Regular City Council meeting on 14 July be revisited due to irregularities (no topic announced to audience prior to meeting in Closed Session). Motion by Councilmember Ambroselli to approve agenda with omission of Item 11,2"'^ by Testa, approved unanimously.
Consent Calendar Items
2. Minutes of July 14-Councilmember Ambroselli noted that his name had been misspelled and requested that it be corrected. Mayor requested that the report from the Closed Session have a correction and addition of the vote: “City to reestablish (not advertise as written) the deputy city clerk position. City clerk and city treasurer to remain for existing term as same salary. Approved 5-0-0.”
3. Financials-One month, no budget-Councilmember Bragstad asked about an expense of $7,940 and what it represented. Bookkeeper has been asked to include in monthly Financial Statement the General Fund and the Sewer Fund balances
4. Correspondence - A letterfrom Bhavani Robinson re: ADA apt. availability Motion by Councilmember Sherrill, 2"'^ by Testa, approved unanimously Regular Agenda Items
5. Request to pursue Landmark designation for Powder House - Bob Pinotti addressed the Council in the matter of obtaining Landmark designation for the Powder House which has been deeded to the City by the owner of the land surrounding the structure. Minor costs will be incurred in proceeding with this action, for example County fees, cost of appropriate signage. One of the requirements by the State is formal permission by owner of property (Amador City). Motion to approve proceeding with process of Landmark designation by Testa, 2"'* by Ambroselli approved unanimously. Our Attorney will review all paperwork involved.
6. Updated Agreement with County regarding Culbert Park - Original agreement with County had not been signed by Board of Supervisors. New agreement will extend to August, 2027. The drawings have been done and estimated cost to complete project is $50,000. Motion to approve Resolution 25-089 establishing project and transferring park and recreation impact fees to Amador City made by Testa, 2^^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously.
7. Updated Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) - Resolution #654 Recertifying the SSMPto maintain compliance by Amador City with Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements for Sanitary Sewer Systems. Motion to approve Resolution #654 Recertification of SSMP by Bragstad, 2'"'* by Testa, approved unanimously.
8. Fire and Flood Mitigation - Cal Fire not able to help with these projects due to a full calendar. Projects less than $75,000 may not require bidding process. Two estimates received from Zerreitug Landscaping. Creek clearing work to start at cattle guard on Luxemberg property and extend to sewer pond and south parking lot to String Bean Aley. Two separate amounts submitted: Creek clearing and haul away estimate $7,700.00 and south parking lot to String Bean Alley estimate including haul away $7,200.00. Funds to cover projects coming from insurance grant for fire mitigation and road money for visibility improvement. Motion to accept Zerreitug Landscaping estimates for both projects for a total of $14,900.00 by Testa, 2"^ by Ambroselli, approved unanimously.
9. Reissue the Request for Cualifications for Cld Hwy 49 Resurfacing, Ped/Bike Crossings and Sidewalk Improvement Project. Cne bid was received but had some concerning issues. Motion to repost Request made by Testa, 2"'^ by Sherrill, approved unanimously.
10. Ad Hoc Committee report concerning Community Hall preparations for rental, clean up supplies, etc. and rental agreement - Motion by Testa to approve expenditure not to exceed $4,350.00, 2"'^ by Bragstad, approved unanimously.
11. Removed from Agenda
12. Resolution #659 - Resolution to approve having two Council Meetings per month.
Due to absence of a motion, no action.
Reports:
Ambroselli - Working on changing web address from .com to .gov Bragstad -ACTC approved biking/walking trail to Sutter Creek. Sierra Trails will manage planning. Funding of $14,000 using existing roads.
Sherrill- Nothing
Testa - Nothing
Staples - State mandated micro-trenching - no ordinance required on our part.
State will install with oversight and permits by our engineer.
13. Staff Reports - Sherriff report - 33 incidents
Future Agenda Items - Community Hall, Staff Positions, moving exhibitions from Museum to Community Hall
Adjourned at 8:04 p.m.