Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
November 7, 2023
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT ANGELS FIRE HOUSE, 1404 VALLECITO ROAD AND WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC.
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CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages your participation. Regularly scheduled meeting are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Agenda is divided into two sections:
CONSENT AGENDA: These matters include routine financial and administration actions and are usually approved by a single majority vote.
REGULAR AGENDA: These items include significant financial and administration actions of special interest, hearings and work sessions.
The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Council Members. All questions shall be directed to the Mayor who, at his/her discretion, will refer to Staff.
Mayor Jennifer Herndon
Vice Mayor Isabel Moncada
Council Members Alvin Broglio, Caroline Schirato
City Administrator Rebecca Callen
City Attorney Doug White
Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors 5:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION
1. ROLL CALL
2. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators / Lease Negotiators Property Location: 060-018-003, 004
Agency Negotiator: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property Location: 060-010-045
Agency Negotiator: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Real Property Negotiators / Lease Negotiators Property Location: 060-018-003, 004
Agency Negotiator: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
B. Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property Location: 060-010-045
Agency Negotiator: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED)
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the city. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to five minutes per person.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Draft Minutes of October 17, 2023, Rose Beristianos, City Clerk B. Approve Resolution No. 23-84, A Resolution of the City of Angels, City Council to Approve Banners and Decorations over State Route 49 in the City of Angels Historical District, Caytlyn Schaner,
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Utica Park Presentation by Girl Scout Troop 1897
B. Utica Park Update, Amy Augustine, City Planner
Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors C. PUBLIC HEARING: Introduce, Waive the Frist Reading, Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Ordinance 536, Renaming Chapter 17.06 as General Provisions and Exceptions and Adding, Consolidating, Amending, or Updating, Provisions for Mobile Food Vendors, Garage Sales, Temporary Construction Trailers, Recreational Vehicles (Storage and Living), Special Events, Special Event Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Storage Containers, Cottage Food Operations and Movie Sets; Amending and Updating Excessive Slopes, Temporary and Seasonal Sales Stands, Acceptable Farming and Ranching Practices, Construction in Flood plains, Occupancy Changes in Commercial Buildings in Commercial Zones, and Eliminating Standards for Auto Wrecking Yards, and Set December 5, 2023 for a Second Reading, Amy Augustine, City Planner
I. Receive Staff Reporting
II. Open Public Hearing
III. Receive Public Comment
IV. Close Public Comment
D. PUBLIC HEARING: Introduce, Waive the First Reading Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Introduce Ordinance 538, Adding a New Section 17.06.210 Addressing Vacant Buildings, and Set December 5, 2023 for a Second Reading, Amy Augusting, City Planner I. Receiving Staff Reporting
II. Open Public Hearing
III. Receive Public Comment
IV. Close Public Comment
E. Discussion and Direction on the Bench Project Guidelines and Outreach, Direction on Downtown Garbage Receptacles and an Update on Holiday Decorations for Downtown, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator F. Adopt Resolution No. 23-85, Approving a Mutual Assistance Agreement Between the City of Angels and the Union Public Utility District, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator G. Discussion and Direction of the Establishment of Subcommittees and Ad Hoc Committees, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
H. Review Commissions and Appoint of City Represention on each of the Various Commissions, Rose Beristianos City Clerk
8. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
9. COUNCIL REPORT
10. CALENDAR
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
12. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at City Hall 209- 736-2181. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting (28 CFR 35.102-
35.104 ADA Title II) Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the Agenda packet are available for public inspection at City Hall at 200 Monte Verda Street Ste. B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 during normal business hours. The Agenda is also available on line at www.angelscamp.gov.
Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL DRAFT MINUTES
October 17, 2023
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT ANGELS FIRE HOUSE, 1404 VALLECITO ROAD AND WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC.
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CITY COUNCIL appreciates your interest and encourages your participation. Regularly scheduled meeting are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. The Agenda is divided into two sections:
CONSENT AGENDA: These matters include routine financial and administration actions and are usually approved by a single majority vote.
REGULAR AGENDA: These items include significant financial and administration actions of special interest, hearings and work sessions.
The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience of reference. Items may be taken out of order upon request of the Mayor or Council Members. All questions shall be directed to the Mayor who, at his/her discretion, will refer to Staff.
Mayor Jennifer Herndon (PRESENT)
Vice Mayor Isabel Moncada
Council Members Alvin Broglio, Caroline Schirato (PRESENT) City Administrator Rebecca Callen (PRESENT)
City Attorney (PRESENT)
Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors 6:00 p.m. REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL – NOTED ABOVE
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT
Review and Appointment of One (1) City Council Member to Fill a Vacancy with a Term Set to Expire December 31, 2024, Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
A. City Council Member Interview
INTERVIEW KATHY COLLINS AND MICHAEL CHIMENTE
ACTION:MOTION TO APPOINT MICHAEL CHIMENTE TO COUNCIL BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR MONCADA, PASSED 4 YES, 1 VACANT
B. Appointment / Oath of Office New City Council Member
CLERK ADMINISTERED THE OATH OF OFFICE FOR NEW COUNCIL MEMBER CHIMENTE
4. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED)
CLERK MENTIONED TWO CORRECTIONS ITEM 7G SHOULD READ $1.00 AND THE PACKET FOR 7G SHOULD READ THE SAME AS $1.00
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE AGENDA BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SHIRATO, PASSED 5 YES
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
CHRIS BUTTNER – SPOKE ABOUT PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST REGARDING THE CVB CONTRACT
SHALEN WITH CALAVERAS COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SPOKE ABOUT A TABACCO FREE POLICY FOR UTICA
PARK, PROVIDED PHAMPLETS FOR EDUCATION ON TABACCO AND SAMPLE POLICY KATHY RUSSELL MENTION UP COMING EVENTS, NOVEMBER 4TH WINE HOP DOWN TOWN, NOVEMBER 20TH BOWS AND BOUGHS, NOVEMBER 25TH PARADE AND THIS IS THE 31ST YEAR
6. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approve Draft Minutes of October 3, 2023, Rose Beristianos, City Clerk B. Approve Draft Minutes of October 12, 2023, Rose Beristianos, City Clerk C. AP Checks and Treasurer Report, Michelle Gonzalez, Finance Director D. Quarterly Financial Report, Michelle Gonzalez, Finance Director E. Approval of Calaveras County Evacuation Access Needs Assessment and Preparedness Plan, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHIRATO, PASSED 4 YES, 1 ABSTAIN
7. REGULAR AGENDA
A. Utica Park, Amy Augustine, City Planner
PARK DISCUSSION, COUNCIL MEMBER ASKED ABOUT NEWS LETTER IF SENT TO ALL RESIDENTS. STAFF DISCUSSED THE POSTING OF THE NEWSLETTER. QUESTIONS ABOUT POTENTIALLY ADDING IT TO THE BILLS THAT GO OUT. STAFF WILL REVIEW COST AND BRING BACK TO NEXT MEETING Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors B. PUBLIC HEARING: Third Reading, Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Ordinance 536, Renaming Chapter 17.06 as General Provisions and Exceptions and Adding, Consolidating, Amending, or Updating, Provisions for Mobile Food Vendors, Garage Sales, Temporary Construction Trailers, Recreational Vehicles (Storage and Living), Special Events, Special Event Permits, Certificates of Occupancy, Storage Containers, Cottage Food Operations and Movie Sets; Amending and Updating Excessive Slopes, Temporary and Seasonal Sales Stands, Acceptable Farming and Ranching Practices, Construction in Flood plains, Occupancy Changes in Commercial Buildings in Commercial Zones, and Eliminating Standards for Auto Wrecking Yards, Amy Augustine, City Planner I. Receive Staff Reporting - GIVEN
II. Open Public Hearing - OPENED
i. Receive Public Comment – TJ GALLAGER HAD QUESTIONS ON THE STORAGE
CONTAINERS
III. Close Public Comment – CLOSED
ACTION: COUNCIL MEMBER SCHIRATO MOTIONED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO NOVEMBER 7TH MEETING, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, PASSED 5 YES C. PUBLIC HEARING: Third Reading, Hold a Public Hearing to Consider Adopting Introduce Ordinance 538, Adding a New Section 17.06.210 Addressing Vacant Buildings, Amy Augusting, City Planner I. Receiving Staff Reporting - GIVEN
II. Open Public Hearing - OPENED
III. Receive Public Comment – GRETEL TISCORNIA MENTIONED FOR COUNCIL TO NOT
FORGET THE BUSINESSES THAT ARE COMPLYING
IV. Close Public Comment – CLOSED
ACTION: COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO MOTIONED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO NOVEMBER 7TH MEETING, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR HERNDON, PASSED 5 YES
D. Consideration of a New Lease Agreement with Pickled Porch Café for the Property Located at 1192 South Main St. Doug White, City Attorney
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT BY MAYOR HERNDON, SECONDED BY VICE MAYOR MONCADA, PASSED 5 YES
E. Approve Resolution No. 23-81 and Authorize Staff to Submit an Application to IRWMA for the AMR Project, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-81 BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHIRATO, PASSED 5 YES
F. City Project Update, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
DISCUSSION/UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS
G. Approve Resolution No. 23-82 Approving the Continued $1.00 Vehicle Registration Fee Supporting the Abandonded Vehicle Abatement Program for the Next Ten Years, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 23-82 BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHIRATO, PASSED 5 YES
Mission Statement:
To provide municipal services, infrastructure, and a high quality of life through trusted leadership, accountablility, and efficiency for the benefit of our community
Vision Statement:
Dedicated to preserving our rich history and providing a safe and thriving community that is devoted to families, businesses, and visitors H. Implementation of the City of Angels Service Philosophy and Approval of Resolution No. 23-83 Service Philosophy, Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
ACTION: MOTION TO APPROVE RESOLITON NO. 23-83 WITH REMOVAL OF NESS AND FUL BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCHIRATO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, PASSED 5 YES
8. ADMINISTRATION REPORT – REBECCA CALLEN, CITY ADMINISTRATOR GAVE HER REPORT
9. COUNCIL REPORT – ALL REPORTED OUT
10. CALENDAR – CLERK REVIEWED THE CALENDAR
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS: ORDINANCES 536, 538, MOU WITH UPUD, SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY, ZOOM
BOMBING, SPECIAL COMMITTEES, APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL/ STAFF TO COMMISSIONS
12. ADJOURNMENT
ACTION: MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 8:50PM BY COUNCIL MEMBER BROGLIO, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER CHIMENTE, PASSED 5 YES
___________________________________
___________________________ Jennifer Herndon, Mayor
Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Caytlyn Schaner, Administrative Services Specialist RE: RESOLUTION 23-84 BANNERS AND DECORATIONS OVER STATE ROUTE 49 IN THE CITY
OF ANGELS HISTORICAL DISTRICT
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 23-84
BACKGROUND:
Approximately 18 banners are hung over SR 49 for various community and non-profit events, holidays, decorations, and other events. Attachment A summarizes the events, banners, and decorations anticipated for 2024. Changes to this list could occur throughout the year. Dates are approximate.
An annual encroachment permit application is required by Caltrans to hang these banners and decorations. Caltrans requires a resolution from the local agency approving all banners and decorations. Unless a fee waiver is obtained, applicants pay for installing and removing these banners. Gold Electric is currently under contract with the City to hang and remove banners and decorations.
DISCUSSION:
None
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Unless a fee waiver is granted by the City Council for installing/removing banners over SR 49, costs are covered by the existing City Fee of $550.00 through July 1, 2024, when the fee will be adjusted in accordance with the California Construction Cost Index.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution 23-84
Attachment A to Resolution 23-84– List of Proposed Banners/Decorations/Dates 6B
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION No. 23-84
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE BANNERS AND DECORATIONS OVER STATE ROUTE 49 IN THE CITY OF ANGELS HISTORICAL DISTRICT WHEREAS,; the City of Angels hangs approximately eighteen banners and decorations over State Route 49 for various community and non-profit events, holidays, and other events (See Attached Exhibit “A”), and
WHEREAS,; putting up and taking down banners will temporarily impede and restrict the free passage of traffic on State Route 49 in preparation of various events; and WHEREAS,; the banners will comply with Caltrans’ Encroachment permit standards; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Angels City Council does hereby approves and decorations, consents to the proposed restriction of State Route 49 upon the terms and conditions deemed appropriate and necessary by the State of California, Department of Transportation and recommends that agency approve said restrictions.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day November of 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Jennifer Herndon Mayor
_______________________
Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
HOME OF THE JUMPING FROG
Encroachment Permits for Banners
2024
Dates Banner Event Who is
Event Displayed Placement Date Text Hanging Organization Contact A. Calaveras Volunteers
1/23/24-
2/10/24 Line A - Hardscrabble (Front of Banner) 2/14/24 FRONT:Special People
Volunteer calaveras
volunteer.com City
Calaveras
Volunteers Marti Crane [email protected]
Same as above (Back of Banner) Line A - Hardscrabble (Rear of Banner) "" BACK: Volunteer…Add
something Special to Your Life
Calaverasvolunteer.com City "" ""
B. Whiskerino Dinner and Dance
4/18/24 -
5/2/24 Line A - Hardscrabble 4/30/2024
Whiskerino Dinner Dance,
April 30, 2024 City Friends of the Fair
Laurie Giannini, PO Box 489 Angels
Camp, CA 95222 209-736-
2561
C. Calaveras County Jumping Frog
Jubilee
5/9/24 -
5/23/24 Line A - Hardscrabble
5/19/24 -
5/22/24
Calaveras County Fair and
Jumping Frog Jubilee, 3rd
Weekend in May City
Calaveras County
Fair and Jumping
Frog Jubilee
Laurie Giannini, PO Box 489 Angels
Camp, CA 95222 209-736-
2561
D. Miners Clothes Lines X2
5/9/24 -
5/23/24 Lines B and C - Mid Downtown 2 lines
5/19/24 -
5/22/24 No Text City City of Angels
Laurie Giannini, PO Box 489 Angels
Camp, CA 95222 209-736-
2561
E. Angels Camp Salutes Our Veterans
(Memorial Day) #1
5/23/24 -
6/6/24 Line A - Hardscrabble 5/30/2024
Angels Camp Salutes our
Veterans City City of Angels
City of Angels, PO Box 667, Angels
Camp, CA 95223
F. Bear Valley Music Festival
7/3/24 -
8/7/24 Line A - Hardscrabble
7/22/22 -
8/7/22
Bear Valley Music Festival July
22 - August 7
www.bearvalleymusic.org City
Bear Valley Music
Festival
Ellen Hoffman, PO Box 5068, Bear
Valley, CA 95223
209-813-0554
G. Medicare Open Enrollment
8/8/24-
8/22/24 Line A - Hardscrabble Medicare Open Enrollment City Area 12 Agency on
Aging
Joycie Preston, 19074 Standard Rd
Ste A Sonora CA 95370 209-
532-6272
H. Walk for Hope
8/22/24 -
9/22/24 Line A - Hardscrabble 9/24/2024
Walk for Hope Calaveras
Big Trees September 24,
2024 209-736-6792
www.sierrahope.org City Sierra Hope
Nancy Tiffany, PO Box 159, Angels
Camp, CA 95222
209-736-6792
I. Homecoming Jerseylines x 2
10/5/24 -
10/16/24 Line A - Hardscrabble, Lines B & C mid-town lines 10/13/2024 Bret Harte Union HS City Bret Harte Union HS Tyra Dragomanovich
Bret Harte High School
J. Angels Camp Salutes Our Veterans
(Veteran's Day) #2
10/31/24 -
11/14/24 Line A - Hardscrabble 11/11/2024
Angels Camp Salutes our
Veterans City City of Angels
City of Angels, PO Box 667, Angels
Camp, CA 95222
K. Christmas Decorations #1, #2, #3
11/21/24 -
1/9/25 Line A - Hardscrabble, Lines B & C mid-town lines 12/25/2024 Lighted Christmas Garland City City of Angels City of Angels, PO Box 667, Angels
Camp, CA 95222
Banner fee for Fiscal Year 23-24 is $550.00
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Amy Augustine, City Planner
RE: GIRL SCOUT TROOP PRESENTATION
ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AT THE MEETING CURRENTLY NO REFERENCE MATERIALS 7A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346 Utica Park Update - 1
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City of Angels City Council
FROM: Amy Augustine, AICP – City Planner
RE: Rural Recreation and Tourism Program - Utica Park Lightner Mine Expansion Project Update RECOMMENDATION:
Acknowledge and accept updates.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
A4: Economic Development: Promote a wide variety of economic opportunities consistent with the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources. The proposed Rural Recreation and Tourism grant park project is intended to increase tourism through park enhancements including a stage, historical (cultural) interpretation trail, and improved pavilion for outdoor events. A new children’s playground, adult/teen exercise equipment, bocce courts, hardcourts, improved pavilion and stage are intended to encourage social interactions with local theatre productions, local musical performances, movies in the park and enhanced outdoor spaces for other local events.
A5: Economic Development: Maintain and enhance the city's economic vitality while conserving the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources. See above.
B2 Community Identity: Design new development to be compatible with the natural, scenic, and cultural resources and rural character of Angels Camp. The Community Stakeholders Design Committee will assist with park design to ensure compatibility with cultural resources and rural character.
C7: Public Facilities and Services: Maintain or increase the levels of service currently available within Angels Camp for park facilities and infrastructure. The project will increase the size of Utica Park by 3.8± acres, add or improve numerous park amenities, and upgrade and expand infrastructure increasing the level of park facilities available to all age groups and ability levels for residents and visitors.
BACKGROUND:
Consistent with direction from the City Council, attached is an update on the above-captioned project through October 30, 2023.
• The first Community Stakeholders Design Committee was held 10/18/23 at noon (see attached for signin sheet). Three draft playground layouts with varying types of play equipment were presented.
Based on committee input, a single children’s play area will be evaluated at the next meeting. Meetings are held in-person at 1404 Vallecito Road (Fire Station) and are accessible online. The next meeting is November 15, 2023.
7B
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346 Utica Park Update - 2
• The park’s Constant Contact e-mail notification database created for persons interested in park updates, newsletters, status reports includes 127 individuals. Please send an e-mail to [email protected] with a subject line “Utica Park” to receive notifications. • Parties interested in sponsoring a memorial tree or memorial bench are encouraged to submit their name to [email protected]. Signing up does not commit individuals to a purchase. Interested persons will be notified once costs are determined.
• GeoCon was hired as the geotechnical engineering firm to evaluate the site. A site visit occurred on 10/23/23. A draft phase one recommendation study was received October 30, 2023 and next steps (if any are necessary) are being determined.
• Outdoor exercise equipment / parcourse vendor materials are under review and a draft outdoor (young adults, adults, seniors) exercise/par course design will be presented at an upcoming Community Stakeholders Design Committee meeting.
• A second meeting of the interpretive sign subcommittee meeting was held 10/24/23. Committee members are Judith Marvin (historian), Tad Folendorf (historian), James G. Respess, Ph.D. (graphic design), Amy Augustine, Rebecca Callen. Outreach to other local historians is ongoing. At present, interpretive signs are proposed to include Master overview of mining (Mother Lode Belt, locating mines in Angels Camp, line drawing of a standard mill), Utica Hoist footings, Lightner hoist, Lightner ore bins, mining people, mining nationalities represented in Angels Camp, Angels Camp history overview. QR codes are also proposed for various locations and on interpretive signs to provide additional information (e.g., Utica Shaft). Initial sign design and content will be presented to the Community Stakeholders Design Committee at a future meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Budget
B. Anticipated timeline
C. Community Stakeholders Design Committee 10/18/23 Agenda, sign-in sheet and online participation D. General summary 10/18/23 Stakeholders Design Committee City of Angels
Utica Park Lightner Mine Budget
Budgeted Revenue Total %
Rural Recreation and Tourism Grant (CA Dpt. of Parks and Recreation) $ 3,000,000 State Funding 3,177,952 80% State Per Capita (Children's Playground) 177,952 Federal Funding 597,430 15% Community Development Block Grant (Bathrooms) 167,000 Local/City Funding 195,000 5% Community Development Block Grant (Generator) 30,430
ARPA appropriation (Gap Funding) 400,000
Angels Camp Community Club (Children's Playground) 135,000 General Fund allocation for second stall) 60,000
Total Revenue $ 3,970,382
Expenditures Budgeted Actual
Purchase 3.2 acres (Escrow Fees & Title) $ 325,071 $ 325,071 Phase 1 (Hazardous Materials) 3.2 acres (Nelson Environmental) 2,500 - Appraisal (Schuller Appraisals) 2,500 2,500
Design and Construction (Boyer Construction) 2,275,000 21,345 Geotechnical Engineer (Geocon) 4,900 -
Arborists Report (California Tree & Landscape Consulting) 2,180 2,180 San Joaquin County Office of Education Greater Valley Conservation Center 171,622 75,020 Peffer's Tree Servicer, LLC (Tree trimming) 7,000 7,000 Playground Equipment (SPEC) 460,000 -
Bathrooms (T&S West) 309,000 -
Generator (Pioneer Electric) 30,430 30,430
Total Expense $ 3,590,203 $ 463,545
Remaining $ 380,179 $ 3,506,837
Please note ARPA funds are designated for project overruns Utica Park Timeline
Task Aug‐22 Sep‐22 Oct‐22 Nov‐22 Dec‐22 Jan‐23 Feb‐23 Mar‐23 Apr‐23 May‐23 Jun‐23 Jul‐23 Aug‐23 Sep‐23 Oct‐23 Nov‐23 Dec‐23 Jan‐24 Sign Grant Contract with State
Purchase Property
Appraisal
Phase 1
Open/Close Escrow
Site Preparation
Contract with Conservation Corps
Vegetation Removal Weather Delays
Project Signage
Hire Contractors
RFP/Select/Contract ‐ Playground ‐ SPEC
P/Select/Contract ‐ Bathrooms ‐ J&S West
ect/Contract‐Design and Construct‐Boyer
Preliminary Design
Geotechnical Study Determinations Geotech unavailable Critical Path Design Team ‐ Preliminary Design
Form Stakeholders Committee
Draft Design Playground
Stakeholders Review Playground
Draft Design Playground+
Stakeholders Review Playground+
Draft Design Remaining Park
Stakeholders Review Remaining Park
Final Design
Construction ‐ Boyer
Site work
Structures
Complete and Commission
Closeout
Grant DeadlinesRural Recreation and Tourism (park) 6/30/2028 Community Developmet Block Grant (bat 24‐Nov
Per Capita Grant (Playground) 6/30/2024
Community Club (Playground) ASAP
Feb‐24 Mar‐24 Apr‐24 May‐24 Jun‐24 Jul‐24 Aug‐24 Sep‐24 Oct‐24 Nov‐24 Dec‐24 Jan‐25 Feb‐25 Mar‐25 Apr‐25 May‐25 Jun‐25 Jul‐25 Aug‐25 Sep‐25 Oct‐25 Playground
24‐Nov
6/30/2024
Nov‐25 Dec‐25 Jan‐26 28‐Jun
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog • Angelscamp.gov
CITY OF ANGELS
UTICA PARK/LIGHTNER MINE EXPANSION AND REHABILITATION PROJECT
COMMUNITY DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
October 18, 2023
12:00 p.m.
THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT THE
ANGELS FIRE HOUSE, 1404 VALLECITO ROAD
AND WILL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC
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The numerical order of the items on this agenda is for convenience. Items may be taken out of order upon request of Staff or Committee Members.
AGENDA:
1. Introductions
2. Project and Grant Overview
3. Presentation of draft playground design and initial comments from committee
4. Public Comments on draft playground design
5. Upcoming agenda items
The next regularly scheduled committee meeting is November 15, 2023
Online Par�cipants
Caytlyn Schaner
Rebecca Callen
Rose Beristianos
Jennifer Herndon
Megan Popovich
Justin Sherrow
Nancy Giddens
Heather Lovett
Jen Hendon
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346
HOME OF THE JUMPING FROG
10-18-23 Utica Park/Lightner Mine Meeting Notes:
See separate sign-in sheets.
Summary of Comments:
1. Work with the largest of the footprints you showed us. Liking the mix of Burke, Whole Trees, Berliner (or Lapp), and Percussion.
2. Keep the accessible structures (swings, inclusive spinner etc.); even consider incorporating ramps to the “towers.”
3. Yes, to the combination of turf and pre-poured surfacing (bark is not preferred)
4. Climbers should have a bridge between the structures. Use of vertical space – especially the Berliner DNA tower with bridge.
5. More ropes versus more metal for climbing.
6. Consider more wood stuff and a small playhouse.
7. Rockers – consider local creatures, fire trucks.
8. Underneath deck for kids – great idea
9. Percussion – check decibels to minimize disturbances to neighbors.
10. Wish list: Balance board, history facts, spin seats, freestanding shade structures
11. Water feature.
12. Multiple questions related to maintenance of structures and surfacing etc.
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Michelle Gonzalez, Finance Director
RE: MONTHLY NEWSLETER INSERT COST
BACKGROUND:
During the City Council meeting held on October 17, 2023, a pertinent question was raised regarding the potential expenditure associated with including the monthly newsletter focused on Utica Park within the utility bills sent out to residents. The query arose in the context of enhancing community outreach and ensuring that essential information about Utica Park reaches a wider audience.
DISCUSSION:
The City engaged with the printing service to ascertain the monthly cost of inserting the double-sided, color Newsletter into the utility bills. After this inquiry, a quote was received for 2,000 copies, reflecting the average monthly number of bills, amounting to $403.60 per month.
It is noteworthy that approximately 50% of our customers, comprising an average of 1,000 individuals who pay their bills online or have established recurring payments, may or may not open their monthly statements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
$403.60 per month to insert monthly newsletter for Utica Park into utility bills.
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CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346 Chapter 17.06 (General Provisions and Exceptions) - 1
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City of Angels City Council
FROM: Amy Augustine, AICP – City Planner
RE: Ordinance 536 renaming Chapter 17.06 as General Provisions and Exceptions and adding, consolidating, amending, or updating, provisions for mobile food vendors, garage sales, temporary construction trailers, recreational vehicles (storage and living), special events, special event permits, certificates of occupancy, storage containers, cottage food operations and movie sets; amending and updating excessive slopes, temporary and seasonal sales stands, acceptable farming and ranching practices, construction in floodplains, occupancy changes in commercial buildings in commercial zones, and eliminating standards for auto wrecking yards.
RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce, waive the first reading, hold a public hearing and set December 5, 2023 for a second reading.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION:
A majority of the proposed code changes are consistent with and/or implement the following City’s Strategic Plan goals and policies:
A1 Conservation and Open Space: Maintain and, where feasible, enhance the city’s appearance Many of the proposed code changes are related to improving the city’s aesthetics. Specifically, the code revisions address where and how storage containers can be installed to improve aesthetics, RV living (in addition to health and safety, regulating where RV living may occur influences aesthetics), excessive slopes (regulating excessive grading), and eliminating wrecking yards.
A3 Conservation and Open Space: Protect the health and safety of people and property in the city from natural and man-made hazards Health and safety-related code changes include sections addressing excessive slopes (protecting people and property from grading on unstable slopes), living in RVs (with inadequate water and sewer), construction in floodplains (reducing the threat of property damage and drowning), occupancy changes in commercial buildings (to ensure the safety of persons in commercial structures through compliance with safety codes, building codes and ingress/egress for safe evacuations).
A4 Economic Development: Promote a wide variety of economic opportunities consistent with the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources Code changes provide guidelines allowing for wide variety of economic opportunities including mobile food vendors, cottage food operations, special events, movie sets, and updating home occupation guidelines.
A5 Maintain and enhance the city's economic vitality while conserving the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources. Economic vitality and conserving community character is addressed through proposed code changes addressing mobile food vendors, cottage food operations, special events, movie sets, and home occupations intended to ensure consistency with community character while 7C
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allowing for small, home-based businesses in compliance with state law; and by permitting larger community and visitor events consistent with community health and safety.
B2 Design new development to be compatible with the natural, scenic, and cultural resources and rural character of Angels Camp Community character and design is addressed through proposed changes addressed under storage containers (ensuring aesthetic compatibility with the rural character of the community) and excessive slopes (ensuring new development maintains consistency with the natural and scenic character of the City).
B3 Design new commercial and industrial development to be compatible with the natural, scenic, and cultural resources and rural character of Angels Camp Commercial community character and design is addressed through proposed code amendments addressing storage containers, excessive slopes (see preceding).
BACKGROUND
The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the proposed code changes at its September 14, 2023, meeting. On September 19, 2023, the City Council introduced the ordinance, waived the first reading and set October 3, 2023, for a second reading. On October 3, 2023, the City Council took public input and referred the proposed code changes to the City Attorney for review. The City Attorney is currently completing that review. The item was continued to November 7, 2023, at the October 17, 2023, meeting.
The City received a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant to update various sections of the City Code including those related to housing, design standards and permit streamlining. In conducting a review of the city codes for design standards and permit streamlining, staff also identified uses that have not been addressed, were addressed insufficiently, have resulted in multiple code violations, or are included in multiple code sections with conflicting regulations. To resolve these issues, in conjunction with undertaking LEAP code amendments, multiple code changes are proposed and summarized as follows:
Table 1: Purpose(s) of proposed code changes
Proposed code change Reason for Code Change
Mobile food vendors, temporary and seasonal
sales stands
Public health and safety, code violations, eliminate
conflicting code sections, clarification
Certificates of occupancy Housing standard (LEAP), Public health and safety, code violations
Garage sales Not addressed in code, potential code violations Temporary construction trailers/construction
yards
Clarify existing code, cross referencing
Recreational vehicle/trailer and/or boat use and
storage
Design standards (LEAP), Clarify existing code, address section removed during prior code updates, crossreferencing, potential code violations
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Proposed code change Reason for Code Change
Special Events Not currently in code, clarification
Storage containers Housing, Design guidelines (LEAP)
Cottage food operations State regulations, not currently in code Movie sets Not currently in code
Restrictions on building construction, land use Housing (LEAP), Clarification Exceptions to Height requirements Remove towers – addressed under cell towers, communications towers with differing height requirements anticipated
Access No change
Accessory buildings Housing-related (LEAP), Clarification, code enforcement Excessive Slopes--access. Design standards (LEAP), Clarification Home occupation criteria Reflect current zoning districts, add provisions for code violation and conditions of approval
Sale of alcoholic beverages Clarification
Street improvements No changes
Construction in flood plains Design standard and Housing-related (LEAP), Clarification and cross referencing added
Occupancy changes in commercial buildings Clarification Acceptable farming and ranching Update referenced zoning districts Auto wrecking yards (removed) Design standard (LEAP), Use not in code
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Angels Municipal Code Section 17.90.040, decisions pertaining to code amendments shall be made upon the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed change or amendment is consistent with the city of Angels Municipal Code; and B. The proposed change or amendment is consistent with the city of Angels general plan; and C. The proposed change or amendment will not be substantially detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the city.
Code amendments included for the purposes of updates for consistency with state regulations, to remove inconsistencies or provide clarification are considered clerical and are not analyzed discussed herein. New code provisions addressing storage containers, cottage food operations, and movie sets; and amendments with changes beyond clerical changes are analyzed in the following.
Findings A &B – Consistency with the Angels Municipal Code and General Plan The identified code changes are primarily related to economic development (e.g., home occupations, cottage food operations, special events, movie sets, mobile food vendors, temporary sales stands), Housing
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(recreational vehicles, certificates of occupancy, accessory buildings), Health and Safety (certificates of occupancy, construction in flood plains, sale of alcoholic beverages, excessive slopes, mobile food vendors, temporary sales stands) and design/community character (storage containers, excessive slopes, temporary sales stands) and code enforcement.
Applicable general plan goals, policies and programs include:
Land Use
Goal
1A-1 Provide a well-organized and orderly development pattern that maintains and enhances Angels Camp’s social, economic, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources while managing growth….
Implementation Programs
1.A.b Continue to conduct reviews of the Angels Camp Municipal Code and General Plan for consistency
1.F.d Maintain Provisions for Home Occupations
Housing
Implementation Program
2.C.n Continue to Maintain a Code Enforcement Position
Health and Safety
Goal
4.H Protect the health and safety of people and property in the city from natural and man-made hazards.
Policies
4.H.1 Protect the health and safety of people and property in the city from natural hazards to the extent feasible.
4.H.3 Protect sensitive land uses from encroachment by incompatible land uses.
Implementation Programs
4.H.a Designate Identified Flood Hazard Areas as Resource Management/Open Space Public Safety
Policies
6.A.2 Reduce exposure to risks in hazardous areas by directing development away from these areas.
Implementation Program
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6.A.g Continue to Enforce the Provisions of the Uniform Building Code
6.B.n Protect New Development from Flood Hazards
Economic Development
Goal
10C Promote a wide variety of economic opportunities consistent with the city’s social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources.
Policies
10.C.4 Promote locally produced products.
Implementation Programs:
10.C.d Support and promote events celebrating the City’s culture, history, industries, recreational opportunities and natural resources
Community Character
Policies
11.A.3 Encourage new development to blend with the existing landscape and streetscape.
11.A.4 Provide guidance to developers in the application of Best Management Practices for grading, vegetation retention, and similar practices that may affect visual quality.
11.A.5 Consider aesthetics when reviewing development proposals.
11.B.3 Conserve the scenic qualities of hillsides and hilltops.
Implementation Programs
11.B.D Draft a Hillside Management Ordinance
Based on the relationship between the proposed code changes and the preceding general plan goals, policies and programs, finding A can be made. Because the identified code changes are for the purposes of implementing the identified general plan programs, Finding B can be made.
Finding C. The proposed change or amendment will not be substantially detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the city.
Many of the proposed code changes are associated with code compliance and housing directly associated with the health and safety of the city as shown in Table 1. Therefore, the proposed code changes are not detrimental to the health or safety of the city. Similarly, design-related changes are associated with maintaining the city’s community character are shown in Table 1 and contributing to the general welfare of the city. Finally, those
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changes related to economic development (see preceding paragraphs) also contribute to the general welfare of the city.
Based on the preceding, and as illustrated in Table 1, Finding C can be made.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
All of the uses associated with the proposed code changes are applicable to minor structures (either alterations to existing minor structure or constructing new minor structures). Therefore, the proposed amendments are Categorically Exempt from the state and city guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301 (Existing Structures - operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alterations), 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures - construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures, conversion of existing small structures from one use to another), Section 15311 (Accessory Structures including mobile food vendors), or acquisition of a building permit (a ministerial project exempt from CEQA). Therefore, the proposed code amendments are exempt from CEQA.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance 536 with redline/strikeout version of Chapter 17.06
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Chapter 17.06
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Sections:
17.06.010 Restrictions on building construction, land use.
17.06.020 Exception to height requirements.
17.06.030 Access.
17.06.040 Accessory buildings established prior to primary use.
17.06.050 Excessive Slopes.
17.06.060 Home occupation criteria.
17.06.070 Mobile food vendors, temporary and seasonal sales stands 3 days or less annually
17.06.080 Certificate of Occupancy Required
17.06.090 Garage sales
17.06.100 Temporary construction trailers/construction yards
17.06.110 Recreational vehicle/trailer use and storage
17.06.120 Acceptable farming and ranching practices.
17.06.130 Sale of alcoholic beverages.
17.06.140 Street improvements.
17.06.150 Construction in floodplains.
17.06.160 Occupancy changes in commercial buildings in commercial zones.
17.06.170 Special events, special event permits
17.06.180 Storage containers
17.06.190 Cottage food operations
17.06.200 Movie sets
17.06.210 Vacant buildings
17.06.220 Gas stations
17.06.010 Restrictions on building construction, land use.
A. No building, structure or use of land shall commence, be enlarged or altered unless it is permitted in the zone in which the land is located and all applicable permits have been secured.
B. No building, structure or use of land shall commence, be enlarged or altered unless it meets the requirements of the zone in which the land is located, except as may be provided by provisions for variances per Chapter 17.75. (Ord. 323 §1, 1992; Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.020 Exception to height requirements.
The maximum building height limitations of each zone do not apply to spires, chimneys, belfries, cupolas, antennae, water tanks, ventilators, poles, silos, elevators, walkways, conveyors, machinery, safety devices and structures supporting same, or other architectural appurtenances not intended for human occupancies.
The maximum height limitations for such structures shall be ten feet higher than the building height limits of the zone in which the use is allowed, unless a use permit is obtained to allow higher structures. (Ord. 323 §2, 1992: Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.030 Access.
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17.06.070 Standards for auto wrecking
yards.
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17.06.180 Emergency shelters.¶
17.06.190 Density bonuses.¶
17.06.200 Reasonable accommodation.¶
17.06.210 Housing Accountability Act--
Special findings for denying certain housing,
emergency shelter and farmworker housing
projects.¶
17.06.220 Low barrier navigation centers.¶
17.06.230 Converting multifamily rental units
to owned units (condominium conversion).¶
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Each land use or building constructed under this chapter shall have access to a private or public street or road. All buildings or uses of land shall be located on its lot or parcel as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, user ingress and egress and required off-street parking. (Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.040 Accessory buildings established prior to permitted use A. Unless otherwise provided in this Title, the principal permitted use shall be constructed in any zone prior to or concurrent with construction of any structure designed as an accessory building or for an accessory use. This provision does not apply to barns or structures in support of an agricultural use in the RE-5 or SP zone on parcels five acres or larger.
B. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.050 Excessive slopes.
Any proposed land use located on slopes greater than thirty percent may be subject to the following:
A. Denial of the permit due to impacts to public health and safety; B. Increased lot size;
C. Decreased residential density;
D. Decreased land use intensity (lot coverage);
E. Provisions for alternate and/or secondary ingress and egress; F. Greater standards for erosion control and soil stabilization.
G. Preparation of a visual impact assessment addressing visual impacts associated with grading, vegetation removal, and/or hillside and hilltop development. (Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.060 Home occupation criteria.
An occupation conducted in a dwelling unit is allowed in the R-1, R-1:GHC, R-2, R-3, RE-1, and RE-5 zones, provided:
A. No person, other than members of the immediate family residing on the premises, shall be engaged in such occupation;
B. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes, and not more than twenty-five percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation;
C. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation;
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D. No home occupation shall be conducted in more than one existing accessory building; E. There shall be no sale of products other than products handcrafted by the occupants or products which are related and incidental to a service provided;
F. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood;
G. No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot.
H. The City may include additional conditions as necessary to ensure the health, safety, general welfare, and maintenance of the residential character of the neighborhood in which the home occupation is located.
I. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19. (Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.070 Mobile food vendors, temporary and seasonal sales stands —3 days or less annually
A. No person shall engage in any business in the public streets or public sidewalks unless an encroachment permit or special event permit has been issued by the City.
B. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.04.170 (Intermittent vendors); mobile food vendors and temporary or seasonal sales stands that operate four days or more annually shall be required to secure an administrative conditional use permit in accordance with Section 17.27.025, 17.30.030 or 17.34 in the Community Commercial (CC), Shopping Center Commercial (SC) or Business Attraction and Expansion (BAE) zoning districts prior to commencing operations.
C. All mobile food vendors and temporary or seasonal sales stands that operate three days or less annually shall be required to secure a City business license prior to commencing operations. Business licenses shall be renewed annually.
D. All mobile food vendors shall provide the City with a copy of a valid permit to operate from the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency, Food Facility Program.
E. Business license applications pursuant to this Section shall require submittal of the following unless otherwise waived by the city planner:
i. A site plan identifying the location of the proposed vendor or sales stand including nearby buildings, walkways, driveways and parking;
ii. the location of proposed parking;
iii. a letter of permission from the landowner where the vendor will be located; iv. hours of operation;
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yards.¶
A. There shall be a solid fence at least six feet in
height around the perimeter of the yard.¶
B. Auto bodies, parts of vehicles and metal parts
shall not be visible from any off-premises land,
including private or public roads or adjacent
properties.¶
C. Any burning must meet the requirements of the
city of Angels fire department, and state and county
air pollution control standards.¶
D. Odor, smoke, vibration, electrical or radio
interference shall not be detectable beyond the
boundaries of the property detectable to the normal
senses off the lot.¶
E. The requirements of the state of California
Department of Motor Vehicles shall be met.¶
F. Specific conditions as specified by the
conditional use permit granted by the city.¶
G. Noise levels shall not exceed standards of the
general plan noise element. (Ord. 323 §§3, 4, 1992;
Ord. 270 (part), 1984)¶
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v. the proposed dates and total number of days to be in operation; vi. the contact information of the person operating the business; vii. Off-site storage location for flammable or potentially hazardous materials; viii. Exits, fire suppression methods, as applicable;
ix. Other information as may be requested by the city to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
F. The city planning department shall review each application and seek recommendations from appropriate agencies. The city shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application within seven days of receipt of a complete application. The city planner may establish conditions to ensure that overall intent of this title and the general plan are met, and as necessary to make findings that the permit, if approved, under the circumstances of the parƟcular case, will not be substanƟally detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be substanƟally detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood.
G. The decision of the city planner is subject to appeal under Section 17.81.020.
H. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.080 Certificate of Occupancy
Prior to occupying any non-residenƟal building aŌer there has been a change in tenant, change in business, or change in use, no maƩer the length of the vacancy, the new occupant shall be required to obtain a cerƟficate of occupancy. Temporary uses of exisƟng buildings (for example, pop-up shops or vendors) shall also be required to obtain a cerƟficate of occupancy prior to operaƟon.
17.06.090 Garage sales
Garage sales may be held on residenƟal private property and sponsored by a parƟcular person or group for not more than three days in any calendar year. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.100 Temporary construction trailers/construction
yards/emergency use
A. An administrative conditional use permit shall be secured pursuant to AMC Section 17.78.027 for a temporary structure or trailer for housing tools, equipment, or containing supervisory offices in connection with construction projects and may be maintained only during active progress of construction on the same property. Temporary construction offices shall be removed within two weeks of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the structure. An administrative conditional use permit is not required if temporary construction offices are permitted under the conditions of approval for another City-issued entitlement for the same construction project (e.g., site plan review).
B. Temporary structures or trailers providing public utility services, emergency services, or emergency support services and/or personnel during a city-declared emergency are permitted with issuance of a building permit unless a building permit is otherwise waived by the city and subject to meeting all applicable health and safety regulations.
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Whenever a fireworks stand, carnival, circus,
Christmas tree lot, yard sale exceeding a cumulative
total of three days per year, temporary contractor’s
equipment yard or similar use is established, the
following procedures shall be used:¶
A. The proposal shall be submitted to the planning
department before any construction, commencement
of the use, or application for a business license.¶
B. As part of the application, a site plan including
the following information shall be included:¶
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2. The arrangement of buildings, walkways,
driveways, parking, entrances, exits, fire suppression
methods and other information as needed;¶
3. A timetable describing the period when the use
will be conducted;¶
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C. The city shall review each application and shall
seek recommendations from appropriate agencies.
The community planner or police chief shall approve,
conditionally approve or deny the application within
fourteen days of the application. The community
planner may establish conditions to insure that overall intent of this chapter and the general plan are met.
The planner or designee shall deny the application if
no reasonable alternative exists. The decision of the
city staff is subject to appeal under Section 17.81.020. (Ord. 323 §59, 1992; Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
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C. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06. 110 Recreational vehicle/trailer/boat use and storage A. Any recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat shall comply with all provisions of Section 1.17.110.
B. A recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat may be stored on a parcel in a residential zone, provided that:
1. It is not connected to sewer, water, gas, electricity, telephone or other utilities;
2. It is not used for human habitation;
3. It is operative and licensed and located only in those areas allowed in AMC Section 1.17.110.
C. It is unlawful for any property owner to permit any person to park a recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat on the property owner’s property for the purpose of using it as living quarters within the city.
D. Recreational vehicles or trailers may be permitted as living quarters only in a trailer or recreational vehicle park duly permitted, approved and licensed by the state pursuant to the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law (California Civil Code Sections 799.20 et seq), and subject to issuance of applicable permits by the city in accordance with Title 17.
E. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.120 Acceptable farming and ranching practices.
A. Acceptable ranching practices in the Special Planning (SP) and Residential Estate, five acre minimum (RE5) zone shall include: animal husbandry and livestock farming, provided that the amount or number of animals or poultry to be allowed on the site does not create a nuisance to the contiguous properties.
Acceptable farming and ranching practices shall include the growing and harvesting of trees, fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains or other crops, storage, packing or processing of agricultural products on the property without changing the nature of the product for sale on the property, provided that such uses are authorized by a resident or owner of the property, are incidental to the dwelling use thereof and not a nuisance to adjacent properties.
B. Acceptable farming practices in the SP and RE-5 zone shall include crop and tree farming. (Ord. 323 §5, 1992)
17.06.130 Sale of alcoholic beverages.
Any place of business intending to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages in any zoning district permitting such sales shall obtain an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.78 prior to doing so. (Ord. 493 §1, 2019: Ord. 323 §6, 1992)
17.06.140 Street improvements.
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improvements shall be constructed in accordance with city improvement standards and Title 12 of this code. (Ord. 323 §7, 1992)
17.06.150 Construction in Floodplains.
All proposed land uses, buildings or structures which are located within a special flood hazard zone as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps or on the city’s general plan land use map, identified in the city’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, or that may be susceptible to the effects of flooding, including erosion or mudslide, shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 15.20 as well as the provisions of this title. (Ord. 323 §8, 1992)
17.06.160 Occupancy changes in commercial buildings in
commercial zones.
A. Where a change in tenant results in the same use being continued, as long as the use was legally established, the new tenant use does not require planning commission review except for changes involving exterior alterations within the HC zoning district, including new signage, which require planning commission review in accordance with SecƟons 17.26.080 and 17.26.090.
B. Where a new structure is to be constructed in the CC or SC zones requiring site plan or use permit review, the structure and use require planning commission approval unless otherwise provided in Chapters
17.52, 17.73, or 17.74.
C. Where special considerations were granted by the city to a previous use, the effect of those considerations expired if the use was discontinued for one year or more pursuant to the nonconforming use provisions of Section 17.72.010. (Ord. 323 §56, 1992)
17.06.170 Special Events, Special Event Permits
A. Gatherings or events involving 50 or more persons shall require a special event permit from the City Planning Department if:
1. Held entirely, partially, directly or indirectly on state or city-owned or leased property, including but not limited to: streets, parking lots, parks, sidewalks, city buildings or properties; or
2. Held on private property where a fee is charged for the event or sales will occur on site; or
3. The event could adversely impact traffic flows within or surrounding the city to the extent that emergency response vehicles could be impeded in the opinion of the city police or fire chief.
B. A special event permit is not required for:
1. Events held at a site in which special events have been permitted by the City through issuance of a conditional use permit or other entitlement specifying that such events are allowed; or
2. Events held inside permanent buildings constructed and approved by the City for the purpose of public assembly (e.g., auditoriums, theatres); or
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3. Gatherings held for the purpose of public health or safety; or
4. Gatherings held for the purpose of conducting city business.
C. A special event permit application shall be submitted to the City Planning Department on a form as prescribed by the city planner and subject to a fee as established by the City Council.
D. A decision by the city planner that a special event permit is required may be appealed in accordance with Section 17.81.020.
17.06.180 Storage containers
A. Storage containers are prohibited in the HC, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts.
B. In zoning districts that permit storage containers, storage containers shall conform to all of the following:
1. Any storage container, regardless of size, shall conform to all building setbacks.
2. A building permit or waiver shall be secured for any storage container over one hundred square feet.
3. Any storage container shall be placed behind or to the side of the principal building. Said container shall be screened with fencing or landscaping so as not to be visible from any roadway or neighboring use.
4. A landscaping plan and/or screening plan shall be reviewed and approved by the community development department prior to installing any storage container.
5. Storage containers are prohibited on vacant parcels unless a building permit is first secured for a primary structure except that they may be used for agricultural purposes on vacant property in the RE-5 or SP zoning district on parcels five acres or larger in accordance with paragraphs D and F.
C. In the R-1 and RE-1 zoning district:
1. Only one storage container, not exceeding two hundred square feet in size, is allowed on any parcel.
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G. ExisƟng use of any storage container in numbers greater than permiƩed herein are subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.72 (Nonconforming Uses) of this Ɵtle. Notwithstanding Chapter 17.72, exisƟng uses of any storage container not conforming to the provisions of this secƟon, other than limits on numbers of containers, shall be removed or brought into conformance with this secƟon upon change of ownership of the parcel or within five years aŌer the effecƟve date of this secƟon, whichever comes first.
H. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.190 Cottage food operations
A. Cottage food operations (CFOs) shall comply with Chapter 11.5 (commencing with SecƟon 114365 et seq) of Part 7 of Division 104 of the California Health and Safety Code and the provisions of California Government Code Section 51035.
B. CFOs are a permitted use within any private home. A cottage food operator must live within the private home where the CFO is being conducted. A "private home," for the purposes of a CFO, shall mean a dwelling, including an apartment or other leased space.
C. All CFOs shall submit a cottage food operation permit application (CFO Application) in a form as prescribed by the community development director prior to commencing operations. A CFO Application shall be reviewed and approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the city planner without a hearing. A CFO permit:
1. Is required for each CFO location and is not transferable between persons or locations.
2. May be conditioned by the city planner to ensure consistency with the requirements of this section.
3. May be denied by the city planner if the CFO does not comply with Government Code Section 51035 and the provisions of this section.
4. Is subject to a fee as approved by the city council. Any amendment to a CFO permit is subject to the same fee.
D. CFOs shall comply with the following:
1. Obtain a business license from the city prior to commencing operations.
2. Provide proof, where applicable, of landlord permission to operate a CFO on the premises;
3. CFOs may have one full-time equivalent employee (not counting family members).
4. All parking associated with the CFO shall be on-site (i.e., off-street). No more than one visitor's vehicle and one nonresident employee's vehicle shall be parked on the site at any time in addition to those off-street parking spaces required for the subject dwelling as prescribed in AMC Chapter 17.69 (unless otherwise specified in a city-issued entitlement). All on-site vehicle parking shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AMC Chapter 17.69.
5. Direct sales from the site of the cottage food operation shall be by prior appointment only and limited to one customer-per hour per day. All sales shall occur between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays and federal holidays.
6. All commercial deliveries shall occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Commercial deliveries are prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays.
7. Noise levels generated by the CFO shall comply with the exterior noise limits as prescribed in Figure 5-1 of Angels Camp General Plan 2020, or as may be amended.
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9. No outside storage of materials or supplies is permitted.
10. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling unit or premises or other visible evidence of the conduct of the CFO.
11. Except for vehicle parking, no outdoor portions of the premises shall be used for cottage food operations including outdoor sales and visitation.
12. Customers cannot dine at the CFO.
13. CFOs may not exceed gross sales levels as established by the State of California for CFOs. The city may request a copy of the CFO operator's most recent income tax return to verify gross sales receipts.
14. CFOs shall provide a copy to the city of the approved CFO registration or permit as required by the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency.
15. Other measures as may be determined necessary by the city planner for compliance with this section, the Government Code, and the health and safety of the community in which the CFO is being conducted.
E. Expansion or relocation of a CFO without amending the CFO permit shall constitute a violation of this section.
F. Failure to comply with any condition attached to the CFO permit by the city planner shall constitute a violation.
G. Decisions of the community development director may be appealed in accordance with Section 17.81.020
H. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.200 Movie sets
A. MoƟon picture and television stage sets and scenery are permiƩed in all zoning districts, provided that a use permit and building permit are first secured.
B. All structures for temporary moƟon picture and television stage sets and scenery shall be removed within thirty days of compleƟng filming.
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CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE 536
AMENDING ANGELS MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.06 TO BECOME GENERAL PROVISIONS AND
EXCEPTIONS AND ADDING, CONSOLIDATING, AMENDING, OR UPDATING, PROVISIONS FOR MOBILE FOOD
VENDORS, GARAGE SALES, TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (STORAGE
AND LIVING), SPECIAL EVENTS, SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS, CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY, STORAGE CONTAINERS, COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS AND MOVIE SETS; AMENDING AND UPDATING EXCESSIVE
SLOPES, TEMPORARY AND SEASONAL SALES STANDS, ACCEPTABLE FARMING AND RANCHING PRACTICES,
CONSTRUCTION IN FLOODPLAINS, OCCUPANCY CHANGES IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES, AND ELIMINATING STANDARDS FOR AUTO WRECKING YARDS.
THE CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City of Angels City Council finds that it is to the benefit of the City to maintain its municipal code consistent with state law, to encourage internal consistency, address temporary uses, and provide guidance to developers and the public; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly no�ced public hearing on September 14, 2023, and received public input on the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code and passed a Resolu�on of Intent recommending adop�on of the proposed changes to the City Council; and WHEREAS, a no�ce of public hearing for the rezonings was published in the Calaveras Enterprise on September 7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, at duly no�ced public hearings on September 19, 2023, October 3, 2023, November 7, 2023, and December 5, 2023, the City Council heard and considered public input on the proposed amendment to the municipal code;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Angels hereby adopts Ordinance 536 amending municipal code Chapter 17.06, General Provisions and Excep�ons, in accordance with Atachment A based on the following findings:
1. The proposal is consistent with the City of Angels Municipal Code.
2. The proposal is consistent with the City of Angels General Plan
3. The proposed change or amendment will not be substantially detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the city.
4. The proposed changes to the Municipal Code are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the state guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15301, 15303, and 15311 of the State and City Guidelines for the implementation of CEQA.
Sec�on 2: The foregoing Ordinance or a summary shall, before the expira�on of fi�een (15) days of its passage, be published with the names of the Council members vo�ng for and against the same once in a newspaper of general circula�on printed and published in the County of Calaveras, State of California, and said Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days a�er the passage thereof.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular mee�ng of the City of Angels City Council held on November 7, 2023, and passed and adopted as an ordinance of said City at a regular mee�ng of said Council held on December 5, 2023, by the following vote:
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Jennifer Herndon Mayor
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Delete the following:
5.04.150 Street, vehicle or stand businesses.
No person shall engage in any business in the public streets. No person shall engage in any business on private property, either from stands or wagons or any other vehicles, without first obtaining the consent of the owner or owners of the property on which the business is being conducted, whether such persons have first obtained a license or not. Any such person carrying on such business on private property without the consent of the property owners is guilty of a misdemeanor and each and every day that the person conducts such business constitutes a new and separate offense, except that solicitors may conduct door-to-door sales as otherwise provided for in this chapter. Outdoor sales shall comply with the requirements of the underlying zoning as stated in Title 17. (Ord. 323 §62, 1992: Ord. 316 (part), 1991: Ord. 253 §15, 1982)
Amend the following definitions in AMC Section 17.09.180:
"Recreational vehicle" shall mean a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper or camping trailer designed or capable of being used for human habitation, recreational use or emergency occupancy. Additionally, “recreational vehicle” shall include the definitions provided in the California Health and Safety Code Section 18010, as may be amended.
"Recreational vehicle park" shall mean any park, camp, site, area or lot where one or more spaces are rented, leased or held out for rent to owners or users of trailers or recreational vehicles. A recreational vehicle park includes all buildings, tents and structures intended for use of the park. Additionally, “recreational vehicle park” shall include the definitions contained in California Health and Safety Code Section 18862.39, with any occupant at the park including those defined in California Civil Code Sections 799.20 through 799.79, as may be amended.
Add the following definition to AMC Section 17.09.190:
"Storage container" means any structure designed or used for freight or storage, including but not limited to, cargo containers, shipping containers, and other pre-fabricated structures intended for storage or transport of goods.
ATTACHMENT A
Chapter 17.06
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Sections:
17.06.010 Restrictions on building construction, land use.
17.06.020 Exception to height requirements.
17.06.030 Access.
17.06.040 Accessory buildings established prior to primary use.
17.06.050 Excessive Slopes.
17.06.060 Home occupation criteria.
17.06.070 Mobile food vendors, temporary and seasonal sales stands 3 days or less annually
17.06.080 Certificate of Occupancy Required
17.06.090 Garage sales
17.06.100 Temporary construction trailers/construction yards
17.06.110 Recreational vehicle/trailer use and storage
17.06.120 Acceptable farming and ranching practices.
17.06.130 Sale of alcoholic beverages.
17.06.140 Street improvements.
17.06.150 Construction in floodplains.
17.06.160 Occupancy changes in commercial buildings in commercial zones.
17.06.170 Special events, special event permits
17.06.180 Storage containers
17.06.190 Cottage food operations
17.06.200 Movie sets
17.06.210 Vacant buildings
17.06.220 Gas stations
17.06.010 Restrictions on building construction, land use.
A. No building, structure or use of land shall commence, be enlarged or altered unless it is permitted in the zone in which the land is located and all applicable permits have been secured.
B. No building, structure or use of land shall commence, be enlarged or altered unless it meets the requirements of the zone in which the land is located, except as may be provided by provisions for variances per Chapter 17.75. (Ord. 323 §1, 1992; Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.020 Exception to height requirements.
The maximum building height limitations of each zone do not apply to spires, chimneys, belfries, cupolas, antennae, water tanks, ventilators, poles, silos, elevators, walkways, conveyors, machinery, safety devices and structures supporting same, or other architectural appurtenances not intended for human occupancies.
The maximum height limitations for such structures shall be ten feet higher than the building height limits of the zone in which the use is allowed, unless a use permit is obtained to allow higher structures. (Ord. 323 §2, 1992: Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.030 Access.
Each land use or building constructed under this chapter shall have access to a private or public street or road. All buildings or uses of land shall be located on its lot or parcel as to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection, user ingress and egress and required off-street parking. (Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.040 Accessory buildings established prior to permitted use A. Unless otherwise provided in this Title, the principal permitted use shall be constructed in any zone prior to or concurrent with construction of any structure designed as an accessory building or for an accessory use. This provision does not apply to barns or structures in support of an agricultural use in the RE-5 or SP zone on parcels five acres or larger.
B. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.050 Excessive slopes.
Any proposed land use located on slopes greater than thirty percent may be subject to the following:
A. Denial of the permit due to impacts to public health and safety; B. Increased lot size;
C. Decreased residential density;
D. Decreased land use intensity (lot coverage);
E. Provisions for alternate and/or secondary ingress and egress; F. Greater standards for erosion control and soil stabilization.
G. Preparation of a visual impact assessment addressing visual impacts associated with grading, vegetation removal, and/or hillside and hilltop development. (Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.060 Home occupation criteria.
An occupation conducted in a dwelling unit is allowed in the R-1, R-1:GHC, R-2, R-3, RE-1, and RE-5 zones, provided:
A. No person, other than members of the immediate family residing on the premises, shall be engaged in such occupation;
B. The home occupation shall be clearly incidental and subordinate to its use for residential purposes, and not more than twenty-five percent of the floor area of the dwelling unit shall be used in the conduct of the home occupation;
C. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the building or premises, or other visible evidence of the conduct of the home occupation;
D. No home occupation shall be conducted in more than one existing accessory building; E. There shall be no sale of products other than products handcrafted by the occupants or products which are related and incidental to a service provided;
F. No traffic shall be generated by such home occupation in greater volume than would normally be expected in a residential neighborhood;
G. No equipment or process shall be used in such home occupation which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical interference detectable to the normal senses off the lot.
H. The City may include additional conditions as necessary to ensure the health, safety, general welfare, and maintenance of the residential character of the neighborhood in which the home occupation is located.
I. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19. (Ord. 270 (part), 1984)
17.06.070 Mobile food vendors, temporary and seasonal sales stands —3 days or less annually
A. No person shall engage in any business in the public streets or public sidewalks unless an encroachment permit or special event permit has been issued by the City.
B. Except as otherwise provided in Section 5.04.170 (Intermittent vendors); mobile food vendors and temporary or seasonal sales stands that operate four days or more annually shall be required to secure an administrative conditional use permit in accordance with Section 17.27.025, 17.30.030 or 17.34 in the Community Commercial (CC), Shopping Center Commercial (SC) or Business Attraction and Expansion (BAE) zoning districts prior to commencing operations.
C. All mobile food vendors and temporary or seasonal sales stands that operate three days or less annually shall be required to secure a City business license prior to commencing operations. Business licenses shall be renewed annually.
D. All mobile food vendors shall provide the City with a copy of a valid permit to operate from the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency, Food Facility Program.
E. Business license applications pursuant to this Section shall require submittal of the following unless otherwise waived by the city planner:
i. A site plan identifying the location of the proposed vendor or sales stand including nearby buildings, walkways, driveways and parking;
ii. the location of proposed parking;
iii. a letter of permission from the landowner where the vendor will be located; iv. hours of operation;
v. the proposed dates and total number of days to be in operation; vi. the contact information of the person operating the business; vii. Off-site storage location for flammable or potentially hazardous materials; viii. Exits, fire suppression methods, as applicable;
ix. Other information as may be requested by the city to ensure the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
F. The city planning department shall review each application and seek recommendations from appropriate agencies. The city shall approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application within seven days of receipt of a complete application. The city planner may establish conditions to ensure that overall intent of this title and the general plan are met, and as necessary to make findings that the permit, if approved, under the circumstances of the par�cular case, will not be substan�ally detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be substan�ally detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood.
G. The decision of the city planner is subject to appeal under Section 17.81.020.
H. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.080 Certificate of Occupancy
Prior to occupying any non-residen�al building a�er there has been a change in tenant, change in business, or change in use, no mater the length of the vacancy, the new occupant shall be required to obtain a cer�ficate of occupancy. Temporary uses of exis�ng buildings (for example, pop-up shops or vendors) shall also be required to obtain a cer�ficate of occupancy prior to opera�on.
17.06.090 Garage sales
Garage sales may be held on residen�al private property and sponsored by a par�cular person or group for not more than three days in any calendar year. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.100 Temporary construction trailers/construction
yards/emergency use
A. An administrative conditional use permit shall be secured pursuant to AMC Section 17.78.027 for a temporary structure or trailer for housing tools, equipment, or containing supervisory offices in connection with construction projects and may be maintained only during active progress of construction on the same property. Temporary construction offices shall be removed within two weeks of issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the structure. An administrative conditional use permit is not required if temporary construction offices are permitted under the conditions of approval for another City-issued entitlement for the same construction project (e.g., site plan review).
B. Temporary structures or trailers providing public utility services, emergency services, or emergency support services and/or personnel during a city-declared emergency are permitted with issuance of a building permit unless a building permit is otherwise waived by the city and subject to meeting all applicable health and safety regulations.
C. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.110 Recreational vehicle/trailer/boat use and storage A. Any recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat shall comply with all provisions of Section 1.17.110.
B. A recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat may be stored on a parcel in a residential zone, provided that:
1. It is not connected to sewer, water, gas, electricity, telephone or other utilities;
2. It is not used for human habitation;
3. It is operative and licensed and located only in those areas allowed in AMC Section 1.17.110.
C. It is unlawful for any property owner to permit any person to park a recreational vehicle, trailer, or boat on the property owner’s property for the purpose of using it as living quarters within the city.
D. Recreational vehicles or trailers may be permitted as living quarters only in a trailer or recreational vehicle park duly permitted, approved and licensed by the state pursuant to the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law (California Civil Code Sections 799.20 et seq), and subject to issuance of applicable permits by the city in accordance with Title 17.
E. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.120 Acceptable farming and ranching practices.
A. Acceptable ranching practices in the Special Planning (SP) and Residential Estate, five acre minimum (RE5) zone shall include: animal husbandry and livestock farming, provided that the amount or number of animals or poultry to be allowed on the site does not create a nuisance to the contiguous properties.
Acceptable farming and ranching practices shall include the growing and harvesting of trees, fruits, vegetables, flowers, grains or other crops, storage, packing or processing of agricultural products on the property without changing the nature of the product for sale on the property, provided that such uses are authorized by a resident or owner of the property, are incidental to the dwelling use thereof and not a nuisance to adjacent properties.
B. Acceptable farming practices in the SP and RE-5 zone shall include crop and tree farming. (Ord. 323 §5, 1992)
17.06.130 Sale of alcoholic beverages.
Any place of business intending to engage in the sale of alcoholic beverages in any zoning district permitting such sales shall obtain an administrative conditional use permit pursuant to Chapter 17.78 prior to doing so. (Ord. 493 §1, 2019: Ord. 323 §6, 1992)
17.06.140 Street improvements.
Streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, storm drain improvements and appurtenances or parts thereof may be required as a condition of approval for any permit issued under the provisions of this title. All such improvements shall be constructed in accordance with city improvement standards and Title 12 of this code. (Ord. 323 §7, 1992)
17.06.150 Construction in Floodplains.
All proposed land uses, buildings or structures which are located within a special flood hazard zone as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Maps or on the city’s general plan land use map, identified in the city’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, or that may be susceptible to the effects of flooding, including erosion or mudslide, shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 15.20 as well as the provisions of this title. (Ord. 323 §8, 1992)
17.06.160 Occupancy changes in commercial buildings in
commercial zones.
A. Where a change in tenant results in the same use being continued, as long as the use was legally established, the new tenant use does not require planning commission review except for changes involving exterior alterations within the HC zoning district, including new signage, which require planning commission review in accordance with Sec�ons 17.26.080 and 17.26.090.
B. Where a new structure is to be constructed in the CC or SC zones requiring site plan or use permit review, the structure and use require planning commission approval unless otherwise provided in Chapters
17.52, 17.73, or 17.74.
C. Where special considerations were granted by the city to a previous use, the effect of those considerations expired if the use was discontinued for one year or more pursuant to the nonconforming use provisions of Section 17.72.010. (Ord. 323 §56, 1992)
17.06.170 Special Events, Special Event Permits
A. Gatherings or events involving 50 or more persons shall require a special event permit from the City Planning Department if:
1. Held entirely, partially, directly or indirectly on state or city-owned or leased property, including but not limited to: streets, parking lots, parks, sidewalks, city buildings or properties; or
2. Held on private property where a fee is charged for the event or sales will occur on site; or
3. The event could adversely impact traffic flows within or surrounding the city to the extent that emergency response vehicles could be impeded in the opinion of the city police or fire chief.
B. A special event permit is not required for:
1. Events held at a site in which special events have been permitted by the City through issuance of a conditional use permit or other entitlement specifying that such events are allowed; or
2. Events held inside permanent buildings constructed and approved by the City for the purpose of public assembly (e.g., auditoriums, theatres); or
3. Gatherings held for the purpose of public health or safety; or
4. Gatherings held for the purpose of conducting city business.
C. A special event permit application shall be submitted to the City Planning Department on a form as prescribed by the city planner and subject to a fee as established by the City Council.
D. A decision by the city planner that a special event permit is required may be appealed in accordance with Section 17.81.020.
17.06.180 Storage containers
A. Storage containers are prohibited in the HC, R-2, and R-3 zoning districts.
B. In zoning districts that permit storage containers, storage containers shall conform to all of the following:
1. Any storage container, regardless of size, shall conform to all building setbacks.
2. A building permit or waiver shall be secured for any storage container over one hundred square feet.
3. Any storage container shall be placed behind or to the side of the principal building. Said container shall be screened with fencing or landscaping so as not to be visible from any roadway or neighboring use.
4. A landscaping plan and/or screening plan shall be reviewed and approved by the community development department prior to installing any storage container.
5. Storage containers are prohibited on vacant parcels unless a building permit is first secured for a primary structure except that they may be used for agricultural purposes on vacant property in the RE-5 or SP zoning district on parcels five acres or larger in accordance with paragraphs D and F.
C. In the R-1 and RE-1 zoning district:
1. Only one storage container, not exceeding two hundred square feet in size, is allowed on any parcel.
D. In the RE-5, CC, SC zoning districts:
1. No more than two storage containers are allowed.
E. Storage containers are permited in the Industrial (I), Business Atrac�on and Expansion (BAE) and Public (P) zones. Storage containers in the I, BAE or P zones shall not be subject to the screening requirements described in Sec�on 17.06.180(B) above.
F. In the SP zoning district on parcels five acres or larger, storage containers shall be permited as an interim use for agricultural purposes. The permanent use of storage containers in an SP district shall be addressed in the site’s Development Agreement in accordance with Sec�on 17.42.020 or Specific Plan in accordance with Sec�on 17.42.040.
G. Exis�ng use of any storage container in numbers greater than permited herein are subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.72 (Nonconforming Uses) of this �tle. Notwithstanding Chapter 17.72, exis�ng uses of any storage container not conforming to the provisions of this sec�on, other than limits on numbers of containers, shall be removed or brought into conformance with this sec�on upon change of ownership of the parcel or within five years a�er the effec�ve date of this sec�on, whichever comes first.
H. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.190 Cottage food operations
A. Cottage food operations (CFOs) shall comply with Chapter 11.5 (commencing with Section 114365 et seq) of Part 7 of Division 104 of the California Health and Safety Code and the provisions of California Government Code Section 51035.
B. CFOs are a permitted use within any private home. A cottage food operator must live within the private home where the CFO is being conducted. A "private home," for the purposes of a CFO, shall mean a dwelling, including an apartment or other leased space.
C. All CFOs shall submit a cottage food operation permit application (CFO Application) in a form as prescribed by the community development director prior to commencing operations. A CFO Application shall be reviewed and approved, conditionally approved, or denied by the city planner without a hearing. A CFO permit:
1. Is required for each CFO location and is not transferable between persons or locations.
2. May be conditioned by the city planner to ensure consistency with the requirements of this section.
3. May be denied by the city planner if the CFO does not comply with Government Code Section 51035 and the provisions of this section.
4. Is subject to a fee as approved by the city council. Any amendment to a CFO permit is subject to the same fee.
D. CFOs shall comply with the following:
1. Obtain a business license from the city prior to commencing operations.
2. Provide proof, where applicable, of landlord permission to operate a CFO on the premises;
3. CFOs may have one full-time equivalent employee (not counting family members).
4. All parking associated with the CFO shall be on-site (i.e., off-street). No more than one visitor's vehicle and one nonresident employee's vehicle shall be parked on the site at any time in addition to those off-street parking spaces required for the subject dwelling as prescribed in AMC Chapter 17.69 (unless otherwise specified in a city-issued entitlement). All on-site vehicle parking shall be designed and constructed in accordance with AMC Chapter 17.69.
5. Direct sales from the site of the cottage food operation shall be by prior appointment only and limited to one customer-per hour per day. All sales shall occur between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Mondays through Fridays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays and federal holidays.
6. All commercial deliveries shall occur between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Commercial deliveries are prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays.
7. Noise levels generated by the CFO shall comply with the exterior noise limits as prescribed in Figure 5-1 of Angels Camp General Plan 2020, or as may be amended.
8. Signage is prohibited.
9. No outside storage of materials or supplies is permitted.
10. There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling unit or premises or other visible evidence of the conduct of the CFO.
11. Except for vehicle parking, no outdoor portions of the premises shall be used for cottage food operations including outdoor sales and visitation.
12. Customers cannot dine at the CFO.
13. CFOs may not exceed gross sales levels as established by the State of California for CFOs. The city may request a copy of the CFO operator's most recent income tax return to verify gross sales receipts.
14. CFOs shall provide a copy to the city of the approved CFO registration or permit as required by the Calaveras County Environmental Management Agency.
15. Other measures as may be determined necessary by the city planner for compliance with this section, the Government Code, and the health and safety of the community in which the CFO is being conducted.
E. Expansion or relocation of a CFO without amending the CFO permit shall constitute a violation of this section.
F. Failure to comply with any condition attached to the CFO permit by the city planner shall constitute a violation.
G. Decisions of the community development director may be appealed in accordance with Section 17.81.020
H. A violation of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19.
17.06.200 Movie sets
A. Mo�on picture and television stage sets and scenery are permited in all zoning districts, provided that a use permit and building permit are first secured.
B. All structures for temporary mo�on picture and television stage sets and scenery shall be removed within thirty days of comple�ng filming.
17.06.210 Vacant Buildings (See separate)
17.06.220 Gas Stations (See separate)
Chapter
17.06 Revisions
• Storage / Cargo Containers • Special Events
Storage Containers
Timing…why now?
State LEAP Grant
Addressing design
Code Violation Complaint Received
Strategic Plan Alignment
A1 Conservation and Open Space: Maintain and, where feasible, enhance the city’s appearance
B2 Design new development to be compatible with the natural, scenic, and cultural resources and rural character of Angels Camp
B3 Design new commercial and industrial development to be compatible with the natural, scenic, and cultural resources and rural character of Angels Camp
In Response…
Aesthetics
St. George, Utah
In Angels Camp…
Code Violation Complaint Received
…not addressed in the City of Angels Municipal Code
Aesthetics in small-lot Residential
Aesthetics in small-lot residential
Size and screening can address aesthetics on small-lot residential Revisions and
Clarifications
Clarified they are allowed in the Public Zoning District Eliminated Restriction in Industrial
Industrial
Removed Restriction in Business Attraction and Expansion Removed Size Restriction in Commercial
Following up on questions
Property Taxes
YES
• Commercial use
• Hooked up to electrical
• May be taxed as personal
property
NO
• Residential and:
• Not on a permanent foundation
• Not hooked up to electrical
• Used just for storage
• (if hooked up to electrical, may
be taxed as personal property)
Building Permit
Necessary for
seismic safety -
Needs to be
anchored
Special Events
What the City asks for….and Why
Date / Time
Location
Description
Who is in charge
Site Plan
Traffic (in/out)
Parking
Food
Alcohol
Noise/Music
Sanitation
Recycling
Security
Accessibility
Medical
Marketing/Signage
Vendors
Property Owner Consent
Hold Harmless
For public safety –
Fire, Evacuation,
Ingress
• 36 killed
• Warehouse turned artist collective
• No smoke detectors or sprinklers
• Significant flammable material
• Deadliest mass casualty in Oakland since Loma Prieta
• The Austin Fire Department
posted on social media a photo
of a gas-powered generator
next to propane tanks and said
it was an "accidental flash fire
from gasoline." EMS said it
received the call about 5:10
p.m. Saturday.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346 Chapter 17.06 (Vacant Buildings) - 1
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City of Angels City Council
FROM: Amy Augustine, AICP – City Planner
RE: Ordinance 538 adding a new Section 17.06.210 addressing Vacant Buildings RECOMMENDATION:
Introduce, waive the first reading, hold a public hearing, and set December 5, 2023, for a second reading.
STRATEGIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION:
A1. Conservation and Open Space. Maintain and, where feasible, enhance the city’s appearance The proposed code amendment encourages the use of vacant buildings which are or will deteriorate, thereby reducing property values and encouraging the appearance of blight.
A3 Conservation and Open Space. Protect the health and safety of people and property in the city from natural and man-made hazards. The proposed code amendment encourages the use (and associated maintenance) of vacant buildings reducing fire and unsafe building hazards.
A5 Economic Development. Maintain and enhance the city's economic vitality while conserving the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources. The conservation, maintenance and use of the city’s downtown historic structures is critical to the City’s economic vitality. Allowing structures to remain vacant, unused, and deteriorate results in the loss of historic structures (cultural resources), deteriorated appearance (aesthetic resources), and loss of economic opportunities.
In addition to the preceding, the Strategic Plan Community Survey shows:
The #1 response in the survey results is:
“Downtown needs investment, revitalization, and rehabilitation” The #2 response is:
“Bringing in new business and fostering a business-friendly environment is a priority.” Providing mechanisms to discourage long-term vacancies in buildings in the downtown historic district would assist in addressing these issues.
7D
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346 Chapter 17.06 (Vacant Buildings) - 2
BACKGROUND:
Staff notes that the proposed vacant buildings ordinance is one part of an overall package to encourage use of downtown vacant buildings. Additional tools to be brought before the Council include, but are not limited to, the Mills Act (property tax incentive for rehabilitating historic structures), pop-up shops, and expanding the City’s Register of Cultural Resources with the addition of new listings and recognition plaques included in a walking tour.
The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council approval of the proposed code changes at its September 14, 2023, meeting on a vote of 4-1 (opposition related to introducing a new fee). On September 19, 2023, the City Council introduced the ordinance, waived the first reading and set October 3, 2023, for a second reading. On October 3, 2023, the City Council took public input, directed staff to remove residential uses from the proposed code changes, and send the ordinance to the City Attorney for review. At its October 17, 2023, meeting, the City Council took additional input and continued the item to November 7, 2023, for reintroduction following City Attorney review.
Based on public input and City Attorney review, the revised ordinance:
• Removes residential uses per City Council direction.
• Expands findings re: issues and expenses of vacant buildings. • Removed provisions with potential regulatory takings issues:
A. “No owner shall allow a building designed for human use or occupancy to be a vacant building for more than sixty (60) days unless the building is under construction, up for sale/rent.
B. Owner either occupy, sell, lease or demolish building within certain period of time.
C. Out-of-town property owners obtaining local property management services. • Changed annual fee to a monthly fee so that it is more closely tied to the reasonable cost of monitoring. (Option to make it an annual fee allowing for a prorated amount if in the program for less than a full year.
• Added a fee waiver option for owners maintaining property in good condition, or building/selling/hiring a property manager with process for applying the fee waiver. • Made vacant building plan a mandatory part of registering for the program and removed fee. • Relocated requirement for prompt response to emergency calls from city officials from the noticing to maintenance subsection.
• Added a subsection re: compatibility with existing code section 1.17.200 (vacant building public nuisance section) and clarified when boarding-up a building is required.
Numerous vacant buildings exist citywide, especially within the Historical Commercial zoning district.
Vacant buildings may discourage economic development, disrupt neighborhood stability, retard appreciation of property values, attract transients, encourage crime, increase fire risk, result in health and safety problems, and foster property deterioration both on site and on adjacent properties. In addition, the City currently expends resources monitoring and responding to the health, safety, welfare, and economic problems caused by vacant buildings. The purpose of this code amendment is to establish procedures to monitor, maintain, and return these structures to productive use.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-1346 Chapter 17.06 (Vacant Buildings) - 3
ANALYSIS
Pursuant to Angels Municipal Code Section 17.90.040, decisions pertaining to code amendments shall be made upon the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed change or amendment is consistent with the city of Angels Municipal Code; and B. The proposed change or amendment is consistent with the city of Angels general plan; and C. The proposed change or amendment will not be substantially detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the city.
Findings A &B – Consistency with the Angels Municipal Code and General Plan Applicable general plan goals, policies and programs include:
10A Maintain and enhance the city’s economic vitality while conserving the city’s social, environmental, and aesthetic resources.
8.B.3 Recognize the importance of cultural resources management to the city’s economic health and development. Promote the continued private ownership and utilization of historic properties by providing economic and zoning incentives to stabilize and improve the value of properties designated as historic resources, and strengthen the economy of Angels Camp by enhancing the city’s attraction to residence and encouraging heritage tourism.
Implementation Program 10.A.j Encourage Adaptive Reuse
Amend the municipal code to allow uses not otherwise permitted within a commercial or business attraction and expansion district when that development involves adaptive re-use of buildings (rehabilitating historic buildings for new uses) compatible with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
The code amendment encourages re-use of vacant buildings, including those within the historical commercial zoning district, and discourages retaining buildings as vacant; thereby assisting in maintaining the city’s economic vitality consistent with Goal 10A.
It is noted that the general plan also calls for development incentives to encourage re-use of historic properties (e.g., adaptive re-use provisions, Mills Act). Staff will pursue these code amendments in future code updates in support of this proposed code amendment.
Based on the relationship between the proposed code changes and the preceding general plan goals, policies, and programs, finding A can be made. Because the identified code changes are for the purposes of implementing the identified general plan programs, Finding B can be made.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Finding C. The proposed change or amendment will not be substantially detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the city.
Because the proposed amendment encourages re-use of vacant buildings so that they do not fall into disrepair or discourage economic development; Finding C can be made.
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS:
The code amendment subject is vacant (existing) buildings and their re-use. Therefore, the re-use of existing vacant buildings is Categorically Exempt from the state and city guidelines for the implementation of CEQA pursuant to Section 15301 of the guidelines which consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures or facilities. It is noted that provisions for adaptive re-use of historical properties requires conformance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
ATTACHMENT:
A. List of other Northern California jurisdiction approaches to vacant buildings B. Redline/Strikeout of proposed code revisions
C. Ordinance 538 with Attachment A (Clean version of proposed revisions) Table 1: Vacant Building Ordinances
Jurisdiction Fee(s) Fine or
Enforcement
Vacant Building
Plan
Commercial
(and
Industrial)
Residential Other
Parlier Vacant Building
Plan,
Monitoring and
Inspections,
Recording Fees
Through code
enforcement
procedures,
public
nuisance
1st - $0
2nd – $500
3rd - $800
4th - $1000
(18 mos each)
X X Records vacant
property notice
with Fresno
County
Recorder; No
fee for
registration
Fowler Same as Parlier Through code
enforcement
procedures,
public
nuisance
Same as Parlier X X Same as
Parlier
Yuba City Registration,
Vacant Building
Plan
Through code
enforcement
procedures,
public
nuisance
1st - $0
2nd etc. – as set by
Council
X X
Arvin Registration,
Vacant Building
Plan
Through code
enforcement
procedures,
public
nuisance
Same as Yuba City X X
Corning Monitoring Per code
enforcement
X X
Redding Public
nuisance,
Misdemeanor
X X
Ceres Monitoring Public
nuisance
X X
Vallejo Monitoring Public
nuisance
X X
Jurisdiction Fee(s) Fine or
Enforcement
Vacant Building
Plan
Commercial
(and
Industrial)
Residential Other
Modesto Monitoring – fee
per City Council
Public
nuisance
X X
Pasadena Registration and
Vacant Building
Plan Fee
Public
nuisance
Yes X X
National City Monitoring Admin penalty X X
Fresno $250/month
registration
Citation #1:
$2,500
Citation #2:
$5,000
X w/added
conditions
X
El Monte Monitoring Admin. penalty X X
El Dorado
County
-- Citation: #1:
$1,000
2nd: Up to
$5,000
(cannot exceed
$10,000 in 24
months)
X X
Anderson N/A Administrative
Penalty Fee
X X
Sanger Registration Admin
Citations
X X
Richmond Registration &
Monitoring
Public
nuisance
X X
Gustine Admin penalty X No
Alameda Monitoring Admin penalty:
$1,000 -
$5,000
X X
Ridgecrest Monitoring X X
Long Beach Monitoring
Azusa Registration and
Monitoring
Public
nuisance
X X Bonding and
fencing for
commercial;
Jurisdiction Fee(s) Fine or
Enforcement
Vacant Building
Plan
Commercial
(and
Industrial)
Residential Other
local property
management
Calexico Registration and
Monitoring
Public
nuisance
X X Loal property
management;
bonding and
fencing for
commercial
San Jose Monitoring –
Registration -
quarterly, annually
Admin code
violation
X
X(Special for
downtown)
X
Rialto Registration Administrative
penalties
No X Local property
management
Hayward Registration
Monitoring,
Police/Fire
$1,500 -
$2,550
X X
Pomona Registration Public
Nuisance
X X Security
deposit
Willits Registration, Administrative
penalty, public
nuisance
X No
Waterford Monitoring,
$160 base fee +
Hourly rate
Public
nuisance
X X
City of Alameda Monitoring Public
nuisance
X X
Ojai Registration,
Monitoring
$250/mo
Public
nuisance
X X
Hollister Registration fee Public
nuisance
No X
East Palo Alto Vacant property
maintenance Plan;
Plan monitoring
Public
Nuisance;
Misdemeanor
Vacant property
maintenance Plan
X X
Jurisdiction Fee(s) Fine or
Enforcement
Vacant Building
Plan
Commercial
(and
Industrial)
Residential Other
Yuba County No Public
nuisance
X X
Colton Registration and
monitoring
Public
nuisance
X No Bonding and
fencing
requirement;
local property
management
Ione Registration Public
nuisance
X X Local property
management
El Centro Registration Public
nuisance
X X
Banning Registration Code
enforcement,
public
nuisance
X X
Coachella Registration Admin citation
#1 - $250
#2 - $500
#3 - $1,000
X X
Calaveras
County
Foreclosure/vacant
property
Registration
($450)
Admin citation X X
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SECTION 1: SecƟon 17.09.220, V DefiniƟons, of Chapter 9, DefiniƟons, of Title 17:
Zoning of the Angels Camp Municipal Code shall be amended by adding the following definiƟon, which shall read as follows:
“Vacant building” means real property with one or more commercial or industrial structure(s) that is/are either unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons. In the case of a mulƟ-unit structure or complex, vacant shall mean when any one unit is unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons. “Vacant building” includes the associated surrounding property. For the purposes of SecƟon 17.06.210, “associated surrounding property” includes all the property within the boundaries of the Assessor’s Parcel or parcels upon which the vacant building(s) is/are located.
SECTION 2: SecƟon 17.06.210, Housing Accountability Act--Special findings for denying certain housing, emergency shelter and farmworker housing projects, of Chapter 6, General Provisions, of Title 17: Zoning of the Angels Camp Municipal Code shall be repealed in its enƟrety and replaced with a new secƟon that shall read as follows:
17.06.210 Vacant buildings
A. Findings. The City Council finds that vacant commercial and industrial buildings are a major source of blight and health and safety problems in the City. This is parƟcularly true when the owner of the vacant building fails to maintain and manage the building to ensure that it does not become a liability to the neighborhood. Buildings leŌ unaƩended can become occupied by unauthorized persons. Use of vacant buildings by unauthorized occupants who use open flames for heat or cooking creates a risk of fire for the vacant building and adjacent properƟes. Vacant properƟes are oŌen used as dumping grounds for junk and debris and are oŌen overgrown with weeds and grass. Vacant buildings discourage economic development and limit appreciaƟon of property values.
Based on the likely economic and public health, welfare, and safety problems caused by vacant buildings, the City needs to monitor the status of vacant buildings so that they do not become aƩracƟve nuisances, are not used by trespassers, are properly maintained both inside and out, and do not become a blighƟng influence in the City. City departments involved in such monitoring include the police, public works and building departments, and the code enforcement division. There is a substanƟal cost to the City for monitoring vacant buildings, whether or not those buildings are boarded up. It is the responsibility of property owners to prevent property they own from becoming a burden to the neighborhood and community and a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, and any costs to the City for monitoring vacant buildings should be borne by those owners. The City Council finds that there is an urgent need to establish procedures to monitor and maintain vacant buildings and encourage the return of these structures to producƟve use.
B. Vacant building monitoring program registraƟon and monitoring fee
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City. Monitoring is required to ensure compliance with this SecƟon and to ensure that the property owner is progressing diligently with authorized repair or rehabilitaƟon, the building is ready for occupancy and acƟvely offered for sale, lease or rent, or the property owner is acƟvely maintaining and monitoring the building and its associated surrounding property. Any building falling under the definiƟon of “vacant building” for this Title must register for the program aŌer sixty (60) days without an authorized occupant.
2. Monthly fee imposed. There is imposed on every property owner of a registered vacant building a monthly vacant property monitoring fee. The amount of this fee shall be established by city council resoluƟon upon registraƟon of the building with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program and shall not exceed the reasonable cost of monitoring the vacant building and associated surrounding property. The fee shall be due on the first day of each month and must be received no later than the last day of the month, for every month that the building remains vacant.
Thi3. Fee waiver. The vacant building program monitoring fee may be waived by a code enforcement officer if the property is duly registered and the officer, in their discreƟon, finds that:
a. The property owner has obtained a land use enƟtlement or a building permit and is progressing diligently with authorized construcƟon, repair, or rehabilitaƟon to ready the building and associated surrounding property for occupancy; or b. The building and associated surrounding property meet all applicable codes, are not likely to become a nuisance, are the subject of regular inspecƟons and ongoing landscape maintenance and are acƟvely being offered for sale, lease or rent; or c. The property owner demonstrates to the saƟsfacƟon of the code enforcement officer that there is an ongoing contract with a local property manager to secure and maintain the property in compliance with the Angels Camp Municipal Code and the local property manager is implemenƟng the contract in compliance with this SecƟon; or d. The property owner demonstrates to the saƟsfacƟon of the code enforcement officer that the owner is acƟvely maintaining and monitoring the building and associated surrounding property in compliance with this SecƟon and every provision of the Angels Camp Municipal Code, and that the building and surrounding property are not likely to become a nuisance or blight to the neighborhood.
e. The waiver granted in this secƟon may be rescinded at any Ɵme if the code enforcement officer finds that the property is not in compliance with any provision of the Angels Camp Municipal Code.
f. Any owner billed by the Vacant Building Monitoring Program may apply for a waiver by submiƫng a wriƩen statement of the grounds for the waiver, and the owner’s dayƟme telephone number, to the City Administrator or their designee within thirty (30) days aŌer the Vacant Building Monitoring Program fee billing is mailed to the owner. The City Administrator or their designee shall review the wriƩen statement and may contact the owner to discuss the applicaƟon for waiver. The City Administrator or their designee shall prepare a wriƩen decision which shall be mailed to the owner. Any owner may appeal a decision by the City Administrator or their designee under this SecƟon through the procedure outlined in Chapter 1.19 of this code.
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property is participating in the program.
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C. Vacant building plan
In addition to the monitoring fee, buildings required to register for the Vacant Building Monitoring Program must submit a Vacant Building Plan to the Code Enforcement Division. The Vacant Building Plan shall include the following informaƟon and shall be submiƩed within thirty (30) days of registraƟon with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program:
1. Name and address of person submiƫng the Vacant Building Plan;
2. Name and address of all property owners of the subject property;
3. The name and address of a local agent, if the property owner(s) is/are not local, that code enforcement officers may contact related to enforcement of this SecƟon;
4. A plan to make any buildings ready for occupancy that could not be legally occupied under State and local law at the Ɵme of submission of the plan;
5. A plan for actively monitoring, maintaining, and securing the building and associated surrounding property and otherwise complying with this Section; and
6. A leƩer of wriƩen consent, signed by all property owners, to the City Administrator allowing City code enforcement officers to enter the property for inspecƟons sufficient to enforce the provisions of this SecƟon.
7. ExcepƟon: If the vacant building will be occupied within sixty (60) days of registraƟon for the Vacant Building Plan Monitoring Program, the owner may noƟfy the Code Compliance Officer in wriƟng of this fact and the owner may be excused from submiƫng a Vacant Building Plan.
8. Updated Plan Order: Following a regular inspecƟon of a registered vacant building, a code enforcement officer may issue an Order to Submit an Updated Vacant Building Plan to the property owner. An Updated Plan Order may be appealed as provided by Chapter 1.19 of this Code.
D. Maintenance
Vacant buildings and all the associated surrounding property shall be maintained, acƟvely monitored, and secured in accordance with the following standards:
1. Yard maintenance. Maintain all yards in compliance with any applicable development permits, site plans, and landscape plans. If there are no applicable development permits, site plans, or landscape plans, maintain all interior yards (those that are not visible to the general public) in a safe condiƟon, including keeping all plant materials controlled to avoid overgrowth; maintain all exterior yards (those that are visible to the general public), including park strips, with acceptable landscaping, installed and maintained in a trimmed, live and healthy condiƟon. Any remaining associated surrounding property shall be maintained in compliance with city codes.
2. Building exterior. Maintain the exterior of the building, including, but not limited to, paint and finishes, in good condiƟon;
3. Building maintenance (interior and exterior). Maintain all buildings without substandard condiƟons as described in California Health and Safety Code § 17920.3(g).
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4. Broken windows. Board up broken windows within 24 hours and replace broken windows within 72 hours.
5. Trash and debris. Remove all trash and debris within 72 hours of placement or abandonment of the trash and debris on the property.
6. Compliance with laws. Maintain the building in conƟnuing compliance with all applicable State and local codes and regulaƟons and any applicable City issued permits.
7. Secure property. Secure the property, both vacant structure(s) and associated surrounding property, against trespassers, including maintaining all windows and doors with locks, replacing all broken doors or windows, and securing any other openings into the structure which are readily accessible to trespassers by means as shall be accepted by code enforcement officers. For purposes of securing vacant buildings and associated surrounding property, boarding up windows and doors and fully fencing the property is discouraged and shall only be used for short duraƟon when it is determined by a city code enforcement officer that no other reasonable alternaƟve exists.
8. GraffiƟ. Remove all graffiƟ on the property within 48 hours of placement on the property.
9. Emergency communicaƟons from City. If there is an emergency at the property, the owner, a responsible party, or a property management company shall physically respond to the property within one hour from the Ɵme a City official contacts them, if the City official determines it to be necessary.
E. Vacant building on-site noƟce
All vacant buildings shall post a sign no smaller than 18 by 24 inches on the front of the exterior building or structure, so it is legible from the public-right-of-way, with the following informaƟon:
(i) Name and twenty-four-hour working contact telephone number and address of the owner, responsible party, or property management company; and
(ii) The statement that "THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY" with the appropriate name inserted and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS PROPERTY CALL" with the twenty-four-hour telephone number listed.
The sign shall be constructed and printed with weather resistant materials and replaced if it should become faded or unreadable.
G. Abatement/Public Nuisance
A violation of any provision of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, and 1.18. Appeals may be sought under the process provided for by Chapter 1.19.
H. Compatibility with Section 1.17.200.
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Nothing in this section shall be read to repeal or replace Section 1.17.200 “Public Nuisance–Abandoned and/or vacant buildings or structures.” Registration with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program exempts an owner from the 1.17.200(B) requirements to board the windows of a vacant building.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY If any subsecƟon, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this SecƟon is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdicƟon to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining porƟons of the SecƟon. The City Council of the City of Angels Camp hereby declares that it would have passed this SecƟon and each subsecƟon, sentence, clause, phrase, and word thereof, irrespecƟve of the face that any one or more secƟon(s), subsecƟon(s), sentence(s), clause(s), phrase(s), or word(s) be declared invalid.
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE 538
ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.06.210 ADDRESSING VACANT BUILDINGS THE CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that vacant buildings may discourage economic development, disrupt neighborhood stability, retard apprecia�on of property values, atract transients, encourage crime, increase fire risk, result in health and safety problems, and foster property deteriora�on both on site and on adjacent proper�es; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the City currently expends resources monitoring and responding to the health, safety, welfare, and economic problems caused by vacant buildings; and WHEREAS, the proposed code amendment establishes procedures to monitor, maintain, and return these structures to produc�ve use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly no�ced public hearing on September 14, 2023, and received public input on the proposed revisions to the Municipal Code and passed a Resolu�on of Intent recommending adop�on of those changes to the City Council; and WHEREAS, a no�ce of public hearing for the rezonings was published in the Calaveras Enterprise on September 7, 2023; and
WHEREAS, at duly no�ced public hearings on September 19, 2023, October 3, 2023, October 17, 2023, November 7, 2023, and December 5, 2023, the City Council heard and considered public input on the proposed amendment to the municipal code;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Angels hereby adopts Ordinance 538 adding a new Sec�on 17.06.210 addressing vacant buildings in accordance with Atachment A based on the following findings:
1. The proposal is consistent with the City of Angels Municipal Code.
2. The proposal is consistent with the City of Angels General Plan
3. The proposed change or amendment will not be substantially detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the city.
4. The proposed changes to the Municipal Code are exempt from further environmental review pursuant to the state guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the state guidelines for implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Sec�on 2: The foregoing Ordinance or a summary shall, before the expira�on of fi�een (15) days of its passage, be published with the names of the Council members vo�ng for and against the same once in a newspaper of general circula�on printed and published in the County of Calaveras, State of California, and said Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days a�er the passage thereof.
The foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular mee�ng of the City of Angels City Council held on November 7, 2023, and passed and adopted as an ordinance of said City at a regular mee�ng of said Council held on December 5, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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Jennifer Herndon Mayor
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Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
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SECTION 1: Section 17.09.220, V Definitions, of Chapter 9, Definitions, of Title 17: Zoning of the Angels Camp Municipal Code shall be amended by adding the following definition, which shall read as follows:
“Vacant building” means real property with one or more commercial or industrial structure(s) that is/are either unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons. In the case of a multi-unit structure or complex, vacant shall mean when any one unit is unoccupied or occupied by unauthorized persons. “Vacant building” includes the associated surrounding property. For the purposes of Section 17.06.210, “associated surrounding property” includes all the property within the boundaries of the Assessor’s Parcel or parcels upon which the vacant building(s) is/are located.
SECTION 2: Section 17.06.210, Housing Accountability Act--Special findings for denying certain housing, emergency shelter and farmworker housing projects, of Chapter 6, General Provisions, of Title 17: Zoning of the Angels Camp Municipal Code shall be repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new section that shall read as follows:
17.06.210 Vacant buildings
A. Findings. The City Council finds that vacant commercial and industrial buildings are a major source of blight and health and safety problems in the City. This is particularly true when the owner of the vacant building fails to maintain and manage the building to ensure that it does not become a liability to the neighborhood. Buildings left unattended can become occupied by unauthorized persons. Use of vacant buildings by unauthorized occupants who use open flames for heat or cooking creates a risk of fire for the vacant building and adjacent properties. Vacant properties are often used as dumping grounds for junk and debris and are often overgrown with weeds and grass. Vacant buildings discourage economic development and limit appreciation of property values.
Based on the likely economic and public health, welfare, and safety problems caused by vacant buildings, the City needs to monitor the status of vacant buildings so that they do not become attractive nuisances, are not used by trespassers, are properly maintained both inside and out, and do not become a blighting influence in the City. City departments involved in such monitoring include the police, public works and building departments, and the code enforcement division. There is a substantial cost to the City for monitoring vacant buildings, whether or not those buildings are boarded up. It is the responsibility of property owners to prevent property they own from becoming a burden to the neighborhood and community and a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, and any costs to the City for monitoring vacant buildings should be borne by those owners. The City Council finds that there is an urgent need to establish procedures to monitor and maintain vacant buildings and encourage the return of these structures to productive use.
B. Vacant building monitoring program registration and monitoring fee
1. The City Administrator or their designee shall be responsible for administering a vacant building monitoring program for identifying and monitoring the maintenance of all vacant buildings in the City. Monitoring is required to ensure compliance with this Section and to ensure that the property owner is progressing diligently with authorized repair or Attachment A
rehabilitation, the building is ready for occupancy and actively offered for sale, lease or rent, or the property owner is actively maintaining and monitoring the building and its associated surrounding property. Any building falling under the definition of “vacant building” for this Title must register for the program after sixty (60) days without an authorized occupant.
2. Monthly fee imposed. There is imposed on every property owner of a registered vacant building a monthly vacant property monitoring fee. The amount of this fee shall be established by city council resolution upon registration of the building with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program and shall not exceed the reasonable cost of monitoring the vacant building and associated surrounding property. The fee shall be due on the first day of each month and must be received no later than the last day of the month, for every month that the building remains vacant.
3. Fee waiver. The vacant building program monitoring fee may be waived by a code enforcement officer if the property is duly registered and the officer, in their discretion, finds that:
a. The property owner has obtained a land use entitlement or a building permit and is progressing diligently with authorized construction, repair, or rehabilitation to ready the building and associated surrounding property for occupancy; or b. The building and associated surrounding property meet all applicable codes, are not likely to become a nuisance, are the subject of regular inspections and ongoing landscape maintenance and are actively being offered for sale, lease or rent; or
c. The property owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the code enforcement officer that there is an ongoing contract with a local property manager to secure and maintain the property in compliance with the Angels Camp Municipal Code and the local property manager is implementing the contract in compliance with this Section; or
d. The property owner demonstrates to the satisfaction of the code enforcement officer that the owner is actively maintaining and monitoring the building and associated surrounding property in compliance with this Section and every provision of the Angels Camp Municipal Code, and that the building and surrounding property are not likely to become a nuisance or blight to the neighborhood.
e. The waiver granted in this section may be rescinded at any time if the code enforcement officer finds that the property is not in compliance with any provision of the Angels Camp Municipal Code.
f. Any owner billed by the Vacant Building Monitoring Program may apply for a waiver by submitting a written statement of the grounds for the waiver, and the owner’s daytime telephone number, to the City Administrator or their designee within thirty (30) days after the Vacant Building Monitoring Program fee billing is mailed to the owner. The City Administrator or their designee shall review the written statement and may contact the owner to discuss the application for a waiver. The City Administrator or their designee shall prepare a written decision which shall be mailed to the owner. Any owner may appeal a decision by the City Administrator or their designee under this Section through the procedure outlined in Chapter 1.19 of this code.
C. Vacant building plan
In addition to the monitoring fee, buildings required to register for the Vacant Building Monitoring Program must submit a Vacant Building Plan to the Code Enforcement Division.
The Vacant Building Plan shall include the following information and shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of registration with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program:
1. Name and address of person submitting the Vacant Building Plan;
2. Name and address of all property owners of the subject property;
3. The name and address of a local agent, if the property owner(s) is/are not local, that code enforcement officers may contact related to enforcement of this Section;
4. A plan to make any buildings ready for occupancy that could not be legally occupied under State and local law at the time of submission of the plan;
5. A plan for actively monitoring, maintaining, and securing the building and associated surrounding property and otherwise complying with this Section; and
6. A letter of written consent, signed by all property owners, to the City Administrator allowing City code enforcement officers to enter the property for inspections sufficient to enforce the provisions of this Section.
7. Exception: If the vacant building will be occupied within sixty (60) days of registration for the Vacant Building Plan Monitoring Program, the owner may notify the Code Compliance Officer in writing of this fact and the owner may be excused from submitting a Vacant Building Plan.
8. Updated Plan Order: Following a regular inspection of a registered vacant building, a code enforcement officer may issue an Order to Submit an Updated Vacant Building Plan to the property owner. An Updated Plan Order may be appealed as provided by Chapter 1.19 of this Code.
D. Maintenance
Vacant buildings and all the associated surrounding property shall be maintained, actively monitored, and secured in accordance with the following standards:
1. Yard maintenance. Maintain all yards in compliance with any applicable development permits, site plans, and landscape plans. If there are no applicable development permits, site plans, or landscape plans, maintain all interior yards (those that are not visible to the general public) in a safe condition, including keeping all plant materials controlled to avoid overgrowth; maintain all exterior yards (those that are visible to the general public), including park strips, with acceptable landscaping, installed and maintained in a trimmed, live and healthy condition. Any remaining associated surrounding property shall be maintained in compliance with city codes.
2. Building exterior. Maintain the exterior of the building, including, but not limited to, paint and finishes, in good condition;
3. Building maintenance (interior and exterior). Maintain all buildings without substandard conditions as described in California Health and Safety Code § 17920.3(g).
4. Broken windows. Board up broken windows within 24 hours and replace broken windows within 72 hours.
5. Trash and debris. Remove all trash and debris within 72 hours of placement or abandonment of the trash and debris on the property.
6. Compliance with laws. Maintain the building in continuing compliance with all applicable State and local codes and regulations and any applicable City issued permits.
7. Secure property. Secure the property, both vacant structure(s) and associated surrounding property, against trespassers, including maintaining all windows and doors with locks, replacing all broken doors or windows, and securing any other openings into the structure which are readily accessible to trespassers by means as shall be accepted by code enforcement officers. For purposes of securing vacant buildings and associated surrounding property, boarding up windows and doors and fully fencing the property is discouraged and shall only be used for short duration when it is determined by a city code enforcement officer that no other reasonable alternative exists.
8. Graffiti. Remove all graffiti on the property within 48 hours of placement on the property.
9. Emergency communications from City. If there is an emergency at the property, the owner, a responsible party, or a property management company shall physically respond to the property within one hour from the time a City official contacts them, if the City official determines it to be necessary.
E. Vacant building on-site notice
All vacant buildings shall post a sign no smaller than 18 by 24 inches on the front of the exterior building or structure, so it is legible from the public-right-of-way, with the following information:
(i) Name and twenty-four-hour working contact telephone number and address of the owner, responsible party, or property management company; and (ii) The statement that "THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY" with the appropriate name inserted and "TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS OR IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS PROPERTY CALL" with the twenty-four-hour telephone number listed.
The sign shall be constructed and printed with weather resistant materials and replaced if it should become faded or unreadable.
F. Abatement/Public Nuisance
A violation of any provision of this section shall be a public nuisance subject to the remedies and procedures provided in Angels Municipal Code Chapters 1.16, 1.17, and 1.18. Appeals may be sought under the process provided for by Chapter 1.19.
G. Compatibility with Section 1.17.200.
Nothing in this section shall be read to repeal or replace Section 1.17.200 “Public Nuisance– Abandoned and/or vacant buildings or structures.” Registration with the Vacant Building Monitoring Program exempts an owner from the 1.17.200(B) requirements to board the windows of a vacant building.
SECTION 3: SEVERABILITY If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Section is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Section. The City Council of the City of Angels Camp hereby declares that it would have passed this Section and each subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, and word thereof, irrespective of the face that any one or more section(s), subsection(s), sentence(s), clause(s), phrase(s), or word(s) be declared invalid.
Vacant Buildings
How Vacant and
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the Community
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• Harm individual wealth
• Harm Public Finances
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Costs of a
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$198,664
$33,185 10 year loss: 2,318,514
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Changes and Updates to Code
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• Changed annual fee to a monthly fee so that it is more closely tied to the reasonable cost of monitoring. (Option to make it an annual fee allowing for a prorated amount if in the program for less than a full year. • Added a fee waiver option for owners maintaining property in good condition, or building/selling/hiring a property manager with process for applying the fee waiver.
• Made vacant building plan a mandatory part of registering for the program and removed fee.
• Relocated requirement for prompt response to emergency calls from city officials from the noticing to maintenance subsection.
• Added a subsection re: compatibility with section 1.17.200 (Code compliance, the vacant building public nuisance section) and clarified when board-up a building is required.
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
RE: BENCH PROJECT GUIDELINES AND UPDATE ON GARBAGE RECEPTACLE PROPOSAL RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and direction on the bench project guidelines and outreach, direction on the Downtown Garbage Receptacles, and an update on Holiday Decorations for Downtown.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
A1: Conservation & Open Space - Maintain and, where feasible, enhance the city's appearance The proposed improvements to downtown benches and garbage cans align with our city's goals for community development and beautification, making our city more inviting to both residents and visitors. These enhancements will be funded by the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program, ensuring that they do not impact our general budget. Further the incorporation of updated lighting and pole banner installation brings an element of aesthetic appeal that can transform the look and feel of the city.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Angels received funding from the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program (SLFRP). These funds can be used for a variety of projects and efforts, including economic recovery programs.
Cal-Waste and the City of Angels joined in the purchase of the garbage and recycling bins throughout town several years ago.
DISCUSSION:
Benches
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CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
The downtown area is a key attraction for both local residents and visitors. Recently, the City Planning Commission approved a bench standard for this area. The City has allocated $28,000 from SLFRP funds for the implementation of this project. The proposed concept is to provide these benches to local businesses, who would assume responsibility for their maintenance and cleaning. The objective is to create an inviting environment that will enhance the city's overall appearance, aligning with the top objective of the City's Strategic Plan.
City staff has been working closely with the Angels City Business Association (ACBA) on this concept and its outreach efforts. The City Council's direction is to disseminate information to all businesses currently operating within the downtown area.
Garbage Cans
The current condition of the city's garbage receptacles has prompted several complaints. The City does not directly bear the costs of emptying these receptacles; instead, these expenses are subtracted from the city's franchise fees. The existing plastic bins are susceptible to being moved, blown over, and easily accessed by people for improper disposal of household garbage. These bins were originally purchased through a grant from Cal-Waste.
The recommendation is to replace the existing plastic bins with heavy-duty, fixed bins that will require city staff to empty on a frequent cycle and dispose of in a larger dumpster offsite. The estimated cost for each heavy-duty black garbage can, which would also feature the City's logo, is approximately $1,800 to $2,400. It is anticipated that ten such bins will be needed throughout the city, with a total estimated cost of $28,000.
Staff will be presenting options to the Planning Commission on November 9th to establish the standard for community garbage receptacles.
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Downtown Décor
Holiday Lights: the renewal of our city's holiday decorations, particularly the three strands of cross-street garlands that have adorned Highway 49 for years.
These garlands are showing signs of age, and their replacement has been included in the 2023-24 budget for careful consideration. ACBA has also expressed an interest in expanding our holiday decorations. One key factor is that the older decorations have not been used in recent years due to changes in the light poles on the highway.
After thorough research, it is estimated that replacement costs will range from $14,000 to $17,000, depending on size, type, and timing of purchase. Staff recommends purchasing after the holidays for a 33% cost saving. To fund this, we propose using the Business Grant Program line item, leaving $75,000 for grants.
Pole Banners
In our ongoing efforts to enhance the aesthetic appeal of our city, a keen eye may have noticed a subtle yet promising feature adorning our light poles. These unassuming poles, standing sentinel on our streets, bear small arms designed for a purpose that has remained dormant for too long - to showcase pole banners.
The idea is to leverage these inconspicuous appendages to bring about a cost-effective transformation in our city's appearance, both during the festive seasons and throughout the year for non-holiday branding.
As part of this initiative, our dedicated staff is currently engrossed in determining the ideal banner size,
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considering the feasibility of using single or double arms, and measuring the height to ascertain the most practical installation methods.
It's essential to note that our city lacks a specialized boom truck, which is traditionally used for such installations. Therefore, we are committed to exploring creative and low-effort decoration options that obviate the need for a boom truck, yet bestow a touch of elegance to various sections of our beloved city.
Based on these installation possibilities, our diligent staff will be presenting an array of decorative options to the esteemed city council for guidance and approval. These options not only promise to enhance the city's charm but also come at a reasonable cost, with banner prices spanning a range of $35 to $80 per unit.
In essence, we are on the cusp of a transformative journey, one that will see our city adorned with banners that celebrate our traditions during the holidays and promote our identity throughout the year.
As we embrace these opportunities, we look forward to the council's input and the collective realization of our vision for a more beautiful and vibrant cityscape.
Examples of what a Pole Banner are:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
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The 2023/24 budget already includes a $28,000 allocation for the downtown benches project. To fund this initiative, we recommend reallocating $28,000 from the Plaque Project (originally $20,000) and a portion of the Business Grant Program (initially $8,000, leaving $92,000 for this program).
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City of Angels Bench Project
Guidelines
Business/Applicant Names___________________________________________ Business Location____________________________________________________________ Contact Name and Number____________________________________________________ Project descrip�on: The City of Angels City Council approved the bench project in the 2023/24 fiscal year budget. The funds ini�ally came solely from the ARPA (American Rescue Plan) funds granted to the City as part of the COVID-19 grant program. In coordina�on with the Calaveras County Realtors Associa�on, they also submited a grant to fund a por�on of the project.
Applicant Ini�als ________
Par�cipa�on: Businesses located in the historic downtown, with storefronts, can request a bench grant by filling out an applica�on and agreeing to the terms of the program.
Applicant Ini�als ______
Terms: The bench is granted to the business owner to be used at the property address included on the applica�on. The bench is not for interior sea�ng but to be used and displayed in front of the business for visitor use. Should a business close, the City shall be no�fied, and the bench is to remain on the premise for the City to grant to the following business tenant/ owner. Applicant Ini�als ______
Maintenance: The bench is to be cleaned and cleared of garbage/debris for the enjoyment of visitors. Applicant Ini�als ______
Old Benches: The City is offering, during the ini�al rollout ONLY (2023), to collect the old benches and dispose of and place the new benches on the premises. Any exis�ng benches that do NOT meet the requirements adopted by the Planning Commission must be removed to ensure ADA accessibility and reduce liability on the business owner and City.
Applicant Ini�als _____
Cost: There is no cost for the first twelve benches during the ini�al phase. Should the demand exceed the budget approved by the City Council, discussion and direc�on from the City Council will occur should addi�onal funding be iden�fied. If no funding is iden�fied to extend addi�onal grants, any addi�onal benches will be paid by the business reques�ng. The City will try to consolidate addi�onal requests to iden�fy bulk savings. Applicant Ini�als ______ Date of Ini�al_____________
City of Angels Bench Project
Applica�on
Business Owner Name: _____________________________________ Business Name: ___________________________________________ Physical Business Address: ___________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________ Day�me Phone No.: ________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________ Do you have an exis�ng bench on the premises? Yes No
Do you need the City to dispose of the bench? Yes No
Have you signed all the guidelines? (Required to ini�al) _______________________________________ _____________________ Signature Date
Return both pages to [email protected] or drop off at 200 Monte Verda St. (M-F 8:30 AM to 4 PM) or Mail them to City of Angels PO Box 667, Angels Camp, CA 95222
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CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
RE: ADOPT RESOLUTION 23-85 APPROVING A MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANGELS AND THE UNION PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. 23-85, approving a Mutual Assistance Agreement between the City of Angels and the Union Public Utility District.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
A3 Conservation & Open Space - Protect the health and safety of people and property in the city from natural and man-made hazards
A8 Public Safety - Prepare city staff, agencies, and citizens to respond in a coordinated and cooperative manner to emergency situations
Adopting this Mutual Assistance Agreement ensures that the city staff and community are protected and able to respond to emergencies by extending staffing and equipment access should they be needed.
BACKGROUND:
Union Public Utility District (UPUD) and the City of Angels (COA) have recognized the mutual benefits and strategic advantages of collaborating to provide assistance and share resources in times of emergency or when one entity requires additional support for public projects or activities. This report outlines the proposed Mutual Assistance Agreement (MAA) between UPUD and COA, establishing the terms for resource sharing and cooperation.
DISCUSSION:
UPUD and COA have determined that, due to their geographic proximity and shared resources, it is in their mutual best interests to provide equipment, supplies, personnel, and assistance to each other during emergencies and situations where one entity lacks the necessary resources to undertake essential public projects or activities. This agreement aims to formalize and clarify the terms and conditions governing such mutual assistance.
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CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
The Mutual Assistance Agreement aims to facilitate cooperation between UPUD and COA in the sharing of equipment, supplies, personnel, and other resources during emergencies and situations where either party requires additional support for public projects or activities.
It applies to situations such as natural disasters, public health emergencies, infrastructure maintenance, and any other events where mutual support is beneficial.
The Mutual Assistance Agreement between UPUD and COA is a significant step toward enhancing the emergency response capabilities and public project support of both entities. It reflects the recognition of the shared responsibility of UPUD and the City of Angels in times of need and aims to ensure effective collaboration.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution No. 23-85
Mutual Assistance Agreement
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION No. 23-85
ADOPT RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANGELS CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE THE MUTUAL
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ANGELS (COA) AND THE UNION PUBLIC
UTILITY DISTRICT (UPUD)
WHEREAS,; a Mutual Assistance Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement") was made and entered into effective as of November 7, 2023, between the City of Angels Camp, hereinafter referred to as "COA," and Union Public Utility District, hereinafter referred to as "UPUD," collectively referred to as "the Parties"; and
WHEREAS,; the Parties have determined that due to their geographic proximity and shared resources, it is in their mutual best interests to periodically lend equipment, supplies, personnel, and otherwise cooperate in the event of an emergency or when one agency has insufficient resources to undertake a necessary public project or activity; and WHEREAS,; the Parties desire to set forth the terms for providing mutual assistance through the sharing of resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, The City Council hereby approves and ratifies the Mutual Assistance Agreement between the City of Angels Camp and Union Public Utility District, effective as of November 7, 2023, and attached hereto as Exhibit A, in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined therein.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of November 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
__________________________
Jennifer Herndon Mayor
_______________________
Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
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MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT
THIS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (this “Agreement) is made and entered into effective as of November 7, 2023, by and between the City of Angels Camp, a public agency (“COA”), and Union Public Utility District, (“UPUD”). COA and UPUD may be referred to individually as a “Party”, or collectively as the “Parties”. There are no further parties to this Agreement.
Recitals
A. COA and UPUD have determined that due to the geographic proximity of each Party and common shared resources, it is in the Parties' mutual best interests to periodically lend to each other equipment, supplies, and personnel, and to otherwise cooperate with and assist each other in the event of an emergency or in other situations where one agency has insufficient resources to undertake a necessary public project or activity.
B. The Parties desire to set forth herein the terms on which they may provide mutual assistance through the sharing of resources.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Requests for Assistance. In the event that either Party to this Agreement (the “Borrower”) has a need for the equipment, supplies, personnel, or other resources of the other Party hereto (the “Lender”) for purposes of undertaking a necessary public project or activity, the Borrower may request the Lender provide such resources. Any such request shall be submitted as follows:
If to COA: City of Angels Camp
200 Monte Verda, Suite B, Angels Camp
Phone: (209) 736-2185
Attention: Rebecca Callen
If to UPUD: Union Public Utility District
339 Main Street, Murphys
Phone: (209) 728-3651
Attention: Jessica Self
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1. Discretion by Lender. The assistance to be rendered pursuant to this Agreement is to be supplementary in nature and the extent of the aid to be furnished is subject to the exercise of discretion on the part of the Lender in order that protection of lives and property within the jurisdictional limits of the Lender shall not be impaired. The Lender shall have the absolute discretion to approve or decline any request for assistance and shall have no liability to the Borrower for failing to provide such assistance. It is understood and agreed that the Lender will grant a request for assistance only where the Lender has determined that it has the requested resources available and will be able to meet its own needs while rendering assistance. The execution of this Agreement shall not create any duty to grant any assistance requested by the Borrower.
2. Equipment. If the Lender loans equipment to the Borrower, such as construction equipment, vehicles, tools, pumps, or generators, such loaned equipment shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. If the Lender so determines, the loaned equipment shall be operated by the Lender’s personnel, which personnel will then be provided with the equipment.
b. The loaned equipment shall be returned to the Lender within the first to occur of (i) 24 hours after completion of the project for which the equipment was provided, or (ii) 24 hours after the Lender delivers to the Borrower a written request that the equipment be returned.
c. The Borrower shall, at its own expense, supply all fuel, lubrication, and maintenance for the equipment. The Lender may, at its option, charge the Borrower for costs related to the transportation, handling, loading, and unloading of the equipment.
d. Reimbursement for vehicles and equipment will be calculated at the hourly rates for such vehicles and equipment, or the closest mutually agreed upon equivalent, in the Caltrans Labor Surcharge and Equipment Rental Rate Book.
e. In the event loaned equipment is damaged while in the custody or use of the Borrower, the Borrower shall reimburse the Lender for the reasonable cost of repairing such damage. If the equipment cannot be repaired or has been destroyed, the Borrower shall reimburse the Lender for the cost of replacing the equipment with {CW133308.1}
comparable equipment. If the Lender is required to lease replacement equipment while the loaned equipment is being repaired or replaced by the Borrower, the Borrower shall reimburse the Lender for such lease costs.
3. Supplies. The Borrower shall reimburse the Lender in kind or at the actual replacement cost for the use of expendable or non-returnable supplies provided by the Lender. Supplies of reusable items that are returned to the Lender in a clean and undamaged condition will not be charged to the Borrower.
4. Personnel. In the event the Lender makes its personnel available to the Borrower, the Borrower will reimburse the Lender for such personnel’s applicable salary or hourly wage plus benefits and insurance, including workers’ compensation insurance, while the personnel is providing services to the Borrower. Personnel so loaned to the Borrower will be under the supervision and control of the Lender. The Lender will be responsible for all direct and indirect costs associated with workers’ compensation claims arising in connection with work performed by the Lenders’ personnel while on loan to the Borrower.
5. Payment of Reimbursement. Lender shall be responsible for calculating reimbursement due under this Agreement and providing a written request for reimbursement to the Borrower. The Borrower shall pay the written request for reimbursement within 60 days.
6. Term. This Agreement shall commerce as of the effective date set forth above and shall continue until terminated by thirty (30) days written notice by one Party to the other.
7. Indemnity. Nothing in this Agreement is intended to affect the legal liability of any P arty by imposing any standard of care different from the standard of care imposed by law. To the extent permitted by law, Borrower shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Lender, its directors, officers, employees, and authorized volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to defend arising out of the performance of the work described herein, and caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Borrower, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed {CW133308.1}
by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the Lender, its directors, officers, employees, and authorized volunteers.
To the extent permitted by law, Lender shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Borrower, its directors, officers, employees, and authorized volunteers from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to defend arising out of the performance of the work described herein, and caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the Borrower, any subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, except where caused by the active negligence, sole negligence, or willful misconduct of the Lender, its directors, officers, employees, and authorized volunteers.
8. Insurance. Each Party shall procure and maintain for the duration of the agreement, insurance against claims for injuries or death to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder and that results from that work.
Each Party shall maintain comprehensive general liability insurance in an amount not less than $2,000,000 combined single limit, worker’s compensation insurance as required by law and automobile liability insurance for all vehicles to be used in the performance of services under the agreement. Upon request, Each Party shall provide proof of such insurance coverages naming the Other Party its directors, officers, employees, and authorized volunteers as certificate holder and additionally insured on the General Liability Policy with respect to their operation (as broad as ISO Form# CG 20 10 10 01). For any claims related to this project, the insurance coverage shall be primary (at least as broad as ISO Form# CG 20 01 04 13). Regarding the workers’ compensation insurance, Each Party hereby agrees to waive rights of subrogation to obtain endorsement necessary to affect this waiver of subrogation in favor of the Other Party; this provision applies regardless of whether or not the Other Party has received a waiver of subrogation from the insurer.
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and/or higher limits maintained by Each Party. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to Each Party. Each Party understands and acknowledges that coverage may be provided through a joint power’s authority pursuant to a joint powers agreement.
9. Partial Invalidity. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each such term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
10. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the permitted successors and assigns of the Parties hereto.
11. Professional Fees. In the event of any action or suit arising in connection with the enforcement or interpretation of any of the covenants or provisions of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to recover all costs and expenses of the action or suit, including actual attorneys’ fees, accounting fees and any other professional fees incurred in connection therewith.
12. Entire Agreement/ Amendments. This Agreement (including all exhibits attached hereto) is the final expression of and contains the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and communications with respect thereto. This Agreement may not be modified, changed supplemented, or terminated, nor may any obligations hereunder be waived, except by a written instrument signed by the Party to be charged.
13. Agreement Not For Benefit of Third Parties. This Agreement shall not be construed as or deemed to be, an agreement for the benefit of any third party or parties, and no third party or parties shall have any right of action hereunder for any cause whatsoever. Any services performed or expenditures made in connection with this Agreement by any Party hereto shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of {CW133308.1}
the inhabitants and property of the jurisdiction which are situated within the respective jurisdictions defined herein.
14. Construction. Headings at the beginning of each paragraph and subparagraph are solely for the convenience of the Parties and are not a part of this Agreement. Whenever required by the context of this Agreement, the singular include the plural and the masculine shall include the feminine and vice versa. This Agreement shall not be construed as if it had been prepared by one of the Parties, but rather as if both Parties had prepared the same. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to paragraphs and subparagraphs are to this Agreement. All exhibits referred to in this Agreement are attached and incorporated by this reference.
15. Governing Law. The Parties hereto expressly agree that (i) this Agreement shall be governed by, interpreted under and enforced in accordance with the laws of the United States of America and the State of California, (ii) in the event of any dispute, the Parties shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of California, regardless of their place of residence, and (iii) in any action arising in connection with this Agreement, venue shall be in the County of Calaveras, State of California, United States of America.
16. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
17. Facsimile or Electronic Signatures. In the event executed copies of this Agreement are provided by one Party to the other(s) by facsimile transmission, the original copies shall be sent by the signing Party to the other Party(ies) as soon as reasonably feasible, and pending the receipt thereof, the facsimile copies and the signatures thereon shall for all purposes be treated as originals. Upon mutual agreement of the Parties, the Agreement may be executed using electronic signatures.
18. Further Assurances. The Parties agree to take such actions and execute such documents as may be reasonably required to carry out the intent of this Agreement.
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19. Waiver. Any failure by the Parties to enforce any provision of this Agreement or any waiver thereof by a Party, shall not constitute a waiver of its right to enforce subsequent violations of the same or any other terms or conditions contained herein.
20. Severability. The invalidity or enforceability of any term or provisions of this Agreement shall not, unless otherwise specified, affect the validity or enforceability of any other term or provision, which shall remain in full force and effect.
21. Assignment. Neither Party may assign it rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of the other Party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date first set forth above.
City of Angels Camp Union Public Utility District
By: _____________________________ By: _______________________________ Rebecca Callen, City Administrator Jessica Self, General Manager ATTEST: ATTEST:
By: _______________________________ By: ________________________________
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Rebecca Callen, City Administrator
RE: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION OF ESTABLISHING SUBCOMMITTEES AND AD HOC
COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION:
Discussion and direction of the establishment of subcommittees and ad hoc committees. Direction is to bring back the policy and resolution in December, identifying the specific subcommittees and ad hoc committees required. Appointments will occur in January 2024.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
A4 Economic Development - Promote a wide variety of economic opportunities consistent with the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources A5 Economic Development - Maintain and enhance the city's economic vitality while conserving the city's social, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources B4 Land Use - Encourage well-designed business attraction and expansion proposals which are compatible with the rural character of the community, contribute positively to the city’s economic base, and improve the city’s jobs/housing balance.
B5 Land Use - Provide a well-organized and orderly development pattern that maintains and enhances Angels Camp’s social, economic, cultural, environmental, and aesthetic resources while managing growth so that adequate facilities and services can be provided in pace with development.
The formation of subcommittees and/or ad hoc committees allows for a more focused approach to address significant changes occurring throughout the city’s policies, investment in operations and infrastructure, and allow for a more streamlined reporting to the full City Council at regularly scheduled meetings.
BACKGROUND:
Subcommittees serve as essential components of city governance, enabling focused attention on areas of concern or interest. These specialized groups have been created to enhance the city's capacity to address complex issues, drive initiatives, and streamline decision-making.
DISCUSSION:
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CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
Purpose of Subcommittees
Subcommittees are established with the following objectives in mind:
1. Specialization: Subcommittees allow for in-depth examination and analysis of specific issues or projects, leveraging the expertise and dedication of committee members.
2. Collaboration: These groups facilitate collaboration among city council members, city staff, and community stakeholders, enhancing the collective effort to find innovative solutions.
3. Efficient Decision-Making: Subcommittees streamline the decision-making process by conducting thorough research and making informed recommendations, ensuring the city council can make wellinformed choices.
Benefits and Contributions
The subcommittees make substantial contributions to the city's governance:
1. In-Depth Analysis: Subcommittee members have conducted in-depth research, providing city council members with comprehensive information to inform decision-making.
2. Community Engagement: Some subcommittees have actively engaged with the community, ensuring that the public's voice is heard and considered in the decision-making process.
3. Specialized Expertise: The subcommittees have harnessed the specialized expertise of their members, resulting in well-informed recommendations.
4. Streamlined Progress: By delegating specific issues to subcommittees, the city council has been able to expedite progress on important matters without overburdening council members.
Types of Subcommittees to consider:
• Land use Subcommittee: The Land Use Subcommittee will provide feedback on development project proposals and evaluate policies related to land use and housing with a goal of creating plans and recommending strategies that manage growth and development consistent with community values. • Economic Development Subcommittee: The Economic Development/Sustainability Subcommittee is tasked with refining and making recommendations on the City’s long-term economic development strategy and sustainability goals, with the objective of nurturing economic vitality and the health & wellbeing of the environment.
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
In addition to subcommittees, Ad hoc committees are a great way to address limited term formation to focus on immediate needs impacting the city. Examples would be COVID-19, Utica Park, emergency (as declared).
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None currently. Would require additional legal posting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Draft Subcommittee and Ad Hoc Policy
Draft Resolution
CITY OF ANGELS
CITY COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEES POLICY
Purpose
The City Council recognizes that use of standing and ad hoc subcommittees is an appropriate way to focus and accomplish the work of the advisory body. The purpose of this policy is to memorialize the City of Angels City Council Subcommittees model, defining the roll of the subcommittees, the process by which to follow for its creation and dissolvement, as well as specifying certain requirements of City Council Subcommittees.
General Provisions
• Standing and Ad Hoc Subcommittees may be created and dissolved at the discretion of the City Council to address ongoing and/or specific policy initiatives of the City, on an as-needed basis, to provide input and recommendations. Subcommittees are to return to the full City Council with recommendationsfor action. • The size/Council liaisons assigned to a Standing or Ad Hoc Subcommittee must be no more than two Councilmembers (less than a quorum of the governing body). • Fiscal and workload impacts of staffing will be considered when recommending creation of both Standing and Ad Hoc Subcommittees and when granting approval.
City Council Subcommittee Role
In working cooperatively with City staff, the role of subcommittees is to assist the City Council in carrying out its goals and priorities to meet the changing needs of the community.
A. Subcommittees develop program and policy recommendations for full City Council consideration at meetings of the City Council. The subcommittees will not make final and binding decisions on behalf of the City, nor will they commit the City’s financial resources.
B. Subcommittees permit, encourage, and solicit public input from City residents, business owners, employees and others to participate in the city policy-making process at the planning stage of program and policy development.
C. Subcommittees review, monitor, and regularly report to the full City Council on the condition or progress of work programs during the course of the year.
D. Subcommittees review and help coordinate program and department activities with other government agencies and community groups.
E. Subcommittees do not supervise City staff. Subcommittee members may work collaboratively with City staff upon the pre-approval of the City Administrator to accomplish specific tasks.
City Council Subcommittee Requirements
The following requirements apply to subcommittees:
A. Each subcommittee shall consist of no more than two Councilmembers (less than a quorum of the governing body).
B. Subcommittee assignments and appointments will be made by the majority of the City Council when it adopts its Council Appointment list, which typically takes place during the first regularly scheduled City Council meeting in January each year following the City Council reorganization and as needed.
C. Each subcommittee shall be supported by the Department Head or other staff member(s) that is designated by the City Administrator as the staff liaison(s). The staff liaison(s) will attend meetings of the subcommittees
Standing Subcommittees
A. A Standing Subcommittee is created, irrespective of its composition, when it has either: (1) a continuing subject matter jurisdiction; or (2) a meeting schedule fixed by charter, ordinance, resolution, or formal action of the City Council. (California Government Code Section 54952(b)) B. Standing Subcommittees must be created and dissolved at a public City Council meeting. It will be reflected on the Council Appointment List accordingly with the appointed Council Liaisons for full transparency.
C. Standing Subcommittees for purposes of the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code Section 54950 et seq.) will ensure meetings comply with all requirements for standing committees under the Brown Act, as amended from time to time.
D. Standing Subcommittee membership, staff liaison(s), regular meeting times and places (not required, but encouraged), and subject matter jurisdiction will be specified via City Council resolution.
E. Every regular meeting of the Standing Subcommittee must be preceded by a posted agenda that advises the public of the meeting and the matters to be transacted or discussed.
F. Minutes shall be kept of each standing subcommittee meeting by the staff liaison, or as otherwise designated by the City Administrator. Subcommittee minutes will be maintained in accordance with all applicable requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act and the California Public Records Act (California Government Code Section 6250 et seq.).
Ad Hoc Subcommittees
A. Ad Hoc Subcommittees, known as temporary advisory committees, composed solely of less than a quorum of the City Council that serves a limited or single purpose, that is not perpetual, and that will be dissolved once its specific task is completed is not subject to the Brown Act. (California Government Code Section 54952(b))
B. Ad Hoc Subcommittees may be created and dissolved at a public City Council meeting or in Closed Session.
Although not required, it may be reflected on the Council Appointment List if possible for full transparency.
C. Ad Hoc Subcommittees are tasked with a limited-term assignment and do not have a fixed meeting schedule. They will be created with the intent of scheduling meetings during the business day whenever possible.
D. Ad Hoc Subcommittees are not required to create and post agendas for their meetings or provide for public comment. While not required, the Ad Hoc Subcommittees are not precluded from providing members of the public the opportunity to attend their meetings and/or offer input if the subcommittee believes that public input is needed.
City Council Subcommittee Review
Periodically, the City Council will evaluate the subcommittee model for effectiveness, including but not limited to the number and types of subcommittees, and their membership makeup.
ADOPTED: XXXX (via Resolution No. 20XX-XX)
ROSE BERISTIANOS, CITY CLERK
RESOLUTION NO. 20XX-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANGELS APPROVING A
POLICY PROVIDING PRESCRIPTIVE GUIDELINES FOR CITY COUNCIL
SUBCOMMITTEES
CITY OF ANGELS
WHEREAS, City Council Subcommittees are composed of one (1) or two (2) member subsets of the City Council who meet to discuss and provide direction to staff on items or issues that will eventually be considered by the City Council as a body; and WHEREAS, on xxxxxxx, City Council approved via Minute Order a request to agendize an item regarding the establishment of prescriptive guidelines for the creation of standing subcommittees and ad hoc subcommittees; and WHEREAS, the policy memorializes the City Council Subcommittees model, defining the role of the subcommittees, the process by which to follow for its creation and dissolvement, as well as specifying certain requirements of City Council Subcommittees; and
WHEREAS, the policy will also allow consistency in the City's practice and manage City Council's expectations to ensure the subcommittee model is used effectively.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Angels does hereby approve the City Council Subcommittees Policy as set forth.
PASSED AND ADOPTED as a resolution of the City Council of the City Angels at the regular meeting held on the XXth day of XXXX, 20XX, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
________________________________
JENNIFER HERNDON, MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
DATE: November 7, 2023
TO: City Council
FROM: Rose Beristianos, City Clerk
RE: APPOINTMENTS OF CITY COUNCIL AND/OR STAFF TO COMMISSIONS
RECOMMENDATION
Review Commissions and appoint City representation on each of the various commissions. With recommendation to continue through the 2024 year.
BACKGROUND
With the recent appointment of Michael Chimente filling the City Council vacancy this is the time to review the various commissions.
DISCUSSION
This City is represented on various commissions or boards. A review of commissions to determine their purpose and the need for the City to continue the representation as well as appoint Council or staff to ensure no conflicts of schedule or otherwise occurs.
Term: All appointees to any other board, commissions or committee not described below shall be limited to serving two (2) years. If a board, commission, or committee member is appointed to a partial term that partial term is not counted towards the maximum terms that can be served as a designated below.
1. Planning Commission:
Qualifications: Must be a resident of the City
Term: As prescribed in the Angels Municipal Code Section 17.85.030 (3-year terms) Appointment: Per Angels Municipal Code Section 17.85.030 (appointed by City Council) 7H
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
2. Museum Commission:
Qualifications: Must be a resident of the city with the exception of two (2) members can non-residents living within Calaveras County
Term: Three (3) years. Terms expire on the last
Appointment:
Meeting Name Meeting Start Date
Current
Rep Day
Current Alt.
Contact
Central Sierra Econ Dev Dist
Meets as scheduled,
try quarterly 9-11
am Schirato Thursday Herndon
COG Monthly - Evening
Moncada
and Broglio Wednesday Schirato
CPPA Quarterly 9-11 am Schirato Wednesday Broglio
IRWMA - Intergrated
Regional Water Management
Authority Monthly 9-11 am O’Flinn Wednesday R. Callen
LAFCO Quarterly- Evening
Herndon
and
Moncada Monday Broglio
Museum Foundation
Monthly 8:30 -
10:30 am Schirato Thursday Moncada
Solid Waste Task Force Monthly evening Schirato Wednesday Herndon Utica Budget Committee
Meeting Monthly 8-9:30 am Broglio
UWPA Board Monthly evening
Broglio and
Herndon Tuesday Schirato
All Hazards Monthly 1-2 pm Moncada Tuesday
Broglio and
Moncada
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
The Central Sierra Economic Development District: CSEDD is a five county Economic Development District that serves the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne along with the Cities of Sonora and Angels Camp. Over 6,000 square miles. Located in the central Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Target Industries: Manufacturing, Construction, Healthcare, Natural Resources, Hospitality
• CSEDD partners with MLJT (Mother Lode Job Training) and local economic development offices to bring workforce and economic development assistance to businesses and residents throughout the Mother Lode Region. Offering Local & Regional Data, Event / Work Space, Various Business Support Calaveras County Council of Governments (CCOG): Calaveras Council of Governments (CCOG) was formed in January 1998 under a Joint Powers Agreement as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the County of Calaveras and the City of Angels. As an RTPA, the Calaveras COG is the designated planning and administrative agency for transportation projects and programs in the County.
Formation of the CCOG was an effort to improve the transportation planning process. The Council is composed of seven members – two County Supervisors, two Council Members from the City of Angels, and three members selected from the public at large.
Calaveras COG has taken a dynamic view of planning by encouraging and supporting both the County and the City to initiate and complete a variety of planning efforts.
The Council generally meets the first Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the Calaveras County Government Center.
Calaveras Public Power Agency (CPPA): Power agency utilizing New Melones Entitlement to lower power costs to participating agencies.
Intergrated Regional Water Management Authority (IRWMA), Watershed Advisory Committee: The Tuolumne-Stanislaus Watershed Advisory Committee (WAC) has been established by the TuolumneStanislaus Integrated Regional Water Management Authority (IRWMA) to advise the T-Stan IRWMA on all facets of the implementation of the Tuolumne-Stanislaus Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (T-Stan IRWMP). The WAC consists of representatives of the members of the IRWMA Board of Directors and representatives of parties designated to represent an interested organization within the T-Stan Region. WAC members and alternates are designated in writing by the respective governing body of each appointing entity. The WAC provides recommendations to the Board of Directors, but has no authority to take action that binds the Authority in any way.
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO): In addition to LAFCO’s regulatory responsibilities, Calaveras LAFCO considers that an important part of its role is to encourage communication and collaborative planning and studies between public agencies.
Calaveras Lafco is funded by the City of Angels, Independent Special Districts and the County of Calaveras. Calaveras LAFCO also receives fee revenue generated by applications for entitlements for actions subject to LAFCO’s jurisdiction.
The Commission is composed of seven members: Two from the City of Angels Camp, Two from the Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, Two from Special Districts in the County and one public member at large. Each category of member has one alternate.
• Preserve prime agricultural and open-space lands;
• Encourage orderly growth and development;
• Promote orderly development and discourage urban sprawl; • Balance competing interests;
• Promote efficient service delivery.
Museum Foundation: The mission of the Angels Camp Museum Foundation is to raise the necessary funds to support the development and expansion of the exhibits, collections, and programs of the Angels Camp Museum.
Together with the Museum Director, our combined efforts seek to raise awareness of and enhance the Angels Camp Museum’s standing as one of the premier local history and educational museums in Northern California.
Solid Waste Task Force: Our mission is to ensure the availability of safe, responsible, and cost effective waste collection and disposal & recycling services to residents and businesses in Calaveras County. This site is for everyone interested in making smart choices about the waste which is generated in our homes, businesses, and our communities.
Utica Water and Power Authority Budget Committee (UWPA): A committee to review financial recommendations to then go before the full UWPA Board, including the annual budget, mid year changes, and financial policy recommendations.
CITY HALL
CITY OF ANGELS PO Box 667, 200 Monte Verda St. Suite B, Angels Camp, CA 95222 P: (209) 736-2181 Home of the Jumping Frog - Angelscamp.gov
Utica Water and Power Authority Board (UWPA): Utica Water and Power Authority is a nonprofit, Joint Powers Authority, which was formed in 1996 as a partnership between the City of Angels Camp and the Union Public Utilities District.
A staff of 10 operate a 27-mile-long water conveyance system consisting of Gold-Rush-era earthen ditches, wooden flumes, penstocks, and five reservoirs to move water from Avery to Angels Camp. That water serves the residential, commercial and agricultural needs of 10,000+ people. Utica also operates two hydroelectric power plants: one in Murphys and one in Angels Camp.
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History
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Utica Budget
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