CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 05, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Angels Fire House - 1404 Vallecito Road
ROUNDED 18KD APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
1. ROLL CALL
Mayor Michael Chimente (present) | Vice Mayor Caroline Schirato (present) Council Members Alvin Broglio (present), Scott Behiel (present) Noted for the record that there is one (1) vacant seat on the City Council City Administrator Pamela Caronongan (present)
City Attorney William Creger (present)
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Chimente led the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA AS POSTED (OR AMENDED)
Mayor Chimente requested to move Public Comment from the end to the beginning of the meeting.
Motion made by Council Member Broglio, seconded by Council Member Behiel. Motion passed to approve the agenda as amended by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, Council Members Broglio and Behiel NOES: None
ABSENT: One (1) vacant seat on the City Council
ABSTAIN: None
Per motion made by City Council above, Public Comment was received afterwards. Please refer to Agenda Item No. 6 - PUBLIC COMMENT below.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Approve Draft Minutes of July 15, 2025 (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator; for Michelle Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk)
B. Adopt Resolution No. 25-61, thereby Approving the Execution of the Cover Agreement between the City and the State of California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) as it pertains to Project No. 1-H010 - also known as the State 4 and Highway 49 Roundabout Project (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator; and Aaron Brusatori, City Engineer) C. Adopt Resolution No. 25-54, thereby Formalizing the Implementation of a "Holdover Period" while Awaiting the Filling of a Vacant Citywide Board, Commission, or Committee Position (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator; and Amy Augustine, City Planner) D. Discuss, Consider, and Adopt Resolution Nos 58, 59, and 60 thereby Approving the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance and Complaint Procedure, the Acceptance and Approval of the ADA Self Evaluation, the Designation of a Citywide ADA Liaison, and the Designation of a Citywide DBE Liaison Officer (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator: and Aaron Brusatori, City Engineer)
Council Member Behiel requested to pull Consent Item D for discussion.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion made by Council Member Broglio, seconded by Council Member Behiel. Motion passed to approve the agenda items listed on Consent by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, Council Members Broglio and Behiel NOES: None
ABSENT: One (1) vacant seat on the City Council
ABSTAIN: None
Per motion made by City Council, the following item was pulled from Consent for discussion:
E. Discuss, Consider, and Adopt Resolution Nos 58, 59, and 60 thereby Approving the American Disabilities Act (ADA) Grievance and Complaint Procedure, the Acceptance and Approval of the ADA Self-Evaluation, the Designation of a Citywide ADA Liaison, and the Designation of a Citywide DBE Liaison Officer (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator; and Aaron Brusatori, City Engineer)
City Engineer Brusatori provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from the City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Schirato, seconded by Council Member Broglio. Motion passed to approve the adoption of Resolution Nos. 58, 59, and 60 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, Council Members Broglio and Behiel NOES: None
ABSENT: One (1) vacant seat on the City Council
ABSTAIN: None
5. ACTION ITEMS
A. The City Council will facilitate the interview process to fill the currently-vacant City Council seat previously occupied by former Council Member Isabel Monada. Interviewees are (1) Michael Ziehike, (2) Mary Kelly, and (3) Kara Scott.
The City Council interviewed the applicants in the following order:
1. Mary Kelly
2. Michael Ziehlke
3. Kara Scott
One (1) public comment was received.
After City Council discussion, Ms. Kara Scott was nominated for the appointment to fill the City Council seat.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Schirato, seconded by Council Member Broglio. Motion passed to appoint Ms. Kara Scott to fill the vacant City Council seat by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, and Council Members Broglio NOES: Council Member Behiel
ABSENT: One (1) vacant seat on the City Council
ABSTAIN: None
B. Mayor Michael Chimente to administer the Oath of Office for newly-appointed City Council Member. This will be followed by a 10-minute break before the Regular Meeting reconvenes.
Mayor Chimente administered the Oath of Office for Ms. Kara Scott.
City Council went on a 10-minute recess.
No motion was made regarding this agenda item. The regular meeting resumed after the 10-minute recess, with newly appointed Council Member Scott joining the City Council on the dais.
C. Provide Update to City Council regarding the Mark Twain Water Distribution System Improvements Project (Dave Richard, Water Engineer)
Water Engineer Richard provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
No motion was made regarding this agenda item.
D. Provide Update to City Council regarding the Habitat for Humanity - Offsite Water System Improvements (Dave Richard, Water Engineer)
Water Engineer Richard provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
No motion was made regarding this agenda item.
E. Adopt Resolution No. 25.-56, thereby approving Construction Change Order No. 002 for the removal and replacement of 20 existing water meters with City-furnished SMART water meters in the amount of $29,665.27 - a portion of a greater project called the Mark Twain Water Distributions System Improvements Project (Dave Richard, Water Engineer) Water Engineer Richard provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion made by Council Member Broglio, seconded by Council Member Behiel. Motion passed to adopt Resolution No. 25-56 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, and Council Members Broglio, Behiel, and Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
F. Adopt Resolution No. 25-57, thereby awarding the construction contract for the Purdy Road Water and Sewer Improvements Project to Njirich & Sons, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $349,475.00 (Dave Richards, Water Engineer)
Water Engineer Richard provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion made by Mayor Chimente, seconded by Vice Mayor Schirato. Motion passed to adopt Resolution No. 25-57 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, and Council Members Broglio, Behiel, and Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
G. Hold a Public Hearing, Re-introduce, Waive the Second Reading by Substitution of Title, and adopt Ordinance No. 547 to update Chapter 2.12 and associated sections of the City of Angels Municipal Code relative to Civil Defense and Disaster Organization adopted in 1958 and renaming it Emergency Management and Response with updates reflecting current emergency response procedures and adopted emergency response documents (Amy Augustine, City Planner)
City Planner Augustine provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Mayor Chimente opened the public hearing at 7:58 p.m.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Mayor Chimente closed the public hearing at 7:59 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Behiel, seconded by Council Member Broglio. Motion passed to adopt Ordinance No. 547 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, and Council Members Broglio, Behiel, and Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
H. Adopt Resolution No. 25-55, thereby approving and expenditure of up to $45,000 to purchase and install two hydration station/drinking fountains at Utica Park (Amy Augustine, City Planner) City Planner Augustine provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
City Council discussed the matter, with consideration that grant funding that was previously expected would not be available. Consensus was reached to not adopt Resolution No. 25-55.
City Council directed staff to return to the next regular meeting with less expensive options for City Council to consider.
No motion was made on this agenda item.
I. Designate the City of Angels' Voting Delegate and Alternate(s) for the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator) City Administrator Caronongan provided the report and responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
City Council discussed the matter, and directed staff to continue discussion of this matter at the next regular meeting.
No motion was made on this agenda item.
J. Adopt Resolution No. 25-63, thereby Approving the Recently Revised Municipal Services Agreement (MSA) between Calaveras County and the City of Angels for Angels Police Dispatch Services from Fiscal Year 2025-2026 beginning July 1, 2025 through Fiscal Year 2029-2030 ending June 30, 2030 (Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator) City Administrator Caronongan provided the report. City Administrator Caronongan, Police Chief Scott Ellis, and City Attorney Creger responded to inquiries and requests for clarification from City Council.
Zero (0) public comment was received.
Motion made by Vice Mayor Schirato, seconded by Council Member Scott. Motion passed to adopt Resolution No. 25-63 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, and Council Members Broglio, Behiel, and Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
This agenda item was moved immediately after Agenda Item No. 3 per motion made by City Council.
One (1) public comment was received.
7. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
None.
8. ADMINISTRATION REPORT
City Administrator Caronongan provided the Administration Report to City Council.
9. COUNCIL REPORT
Each member of the City Council provided a report.
10. CORRESPONDENCE
Mayor Chimente shared one (1) correspondence from Mark Twain Elementary School Superintendent Louise Simson complimenting City staff.
11. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
City Council requested staff for the following items to be agendized:
1. A future agenda item exploring improving circulation by opening Gateway Park Road to allow golf cart access and greater accessibility.
2. A future agenda item regarding the pavement and road maintenance plan.
3. A future agenda item regarding the City's Strategic Plan.
12. CALENDAR
A. Review City Council Calendar - August to December 2025.
City Council reviewed and provided the following revisions to the Calendar:
1. Mayor Chimente - LAFCO Meetings on August 18, 2025 and September 22, 2025.
2. Change Farmers Market location to Utica Park.
3. Vice Mayor Schirato out of office September 25, 2025 to October 2, 2025.
13. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION
City Council adjourned to Closed Session at 8:50 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Designated Representatives: Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator; Scott Ellis, Chief of Police; and William Creger, City Attorney
Employee Organization: Angels Camp Police Officers Association
14. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiators pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 City Designated Representatives: Pamela Caronongan, City Administrator; Scott Ellis, Chief of Police: and William Creger, City Attorney
Employee Organization: Angels Camp Police Officers Association The City Council provided direction for staff.
15. ADJOURNMENT
Motion made by Vice Mayor Schirato, seconded by Council Member Broglio. Motion passed to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Chimente adjourned the meeting at 9:05 p.m. by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Mayor Chimente, Vice Mayor Schirato, and Council Members Broglio, Behiel, and Scott
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Midull onal
Michael Chimente, Mayor
Michelle Gonzalez, Deputy City Clerk