REGULAR MEETING STARTS AT 6:00 PM
Mayor Alison LaFayne
Vice Mayor Diane Wratten
Councilmember Dominic Atlan
Councilmember Jack Mitchell
Councilmember Stacy Rhoades
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024
THE CITY OF IONE IS A GENERAL LAW CITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP,
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A. ROLL CALL
B. CLOSED SESSION:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
1000 Castle Oaks Drive (APN 005-320-034), 1230 Shakeley Lane) (APN 005-320-037) Agency Negotiator: George Lee, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Hahn Family Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
If all matters are not completed prior to the regular meeting start time, the City Council will convene to Closed Session after the Regular Meeting ends.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
E. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
F. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
G. PUBLIC COMMENT: EACH SPEAKER IS LIMITED TO 4 MINUTES NOTE: This is the time for members of the public who wish to be heard on matters that do not appear on the Agenda. Persons may address the City Council at this time on any subject within the jurisdiction of the Ione City Council.
Please be mindful of the 4 minute time limit per person. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council may not take action or engage in a detailed discussion on an item that does not appear on the Agenda. However, matters that require Council action will be referred to staff for a report and/or recommendation for possible action at a future Council meeting. Is there anyone in the audience who wishes to address the Council at this time? H. INFORMATION ITEMS: None
All matters listed under this category are for information only with no action to be taken by the City Council.
I. CONSENT CALENDAR:
All matters listed under this category are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and possible action and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a Councilmember(s).
1. Minutes of August 6, 2024
2. Warrants of October 1, 2024
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-27 approving Ione Police Officers’ Association Memorandum of Understanding
J. REGULAR AGENDA:
1. CalTrans Update on Roadway Maintenance Project on State Routes 104 and 124 Recommendation: Receive update from City Manager George Lee
2. Update on Planning Contract with Susan Peters
Recommendation: Update and Action on City Planner Services K. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
L. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
M. COUNCIL COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS N. RESUME TO CLOSED SESSION IF NECESSARY
O. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
P. ADJOURNMENT TO REGULAR MEETING ON OCTOBER 15, 2024
Upcoming Meetings:
October 8, 2024 – Brown Act/Ethics Training
October 9, 2024 – Creek Committee – Special Meeting
October 10, 2024 – Parks & Recreation and Arena Ad Hoc Committee – Special Meeting October 15, 2024 – City Council
October 22, 2024 – Parks & Recreation Commission
NOTICE REGARDING CHALLENGES TO DECISIONS
Pursuant to all applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, this public hearing.
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CITY OF IONE COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 6, 2024
Mayor LaFayne called meeting to order at 6:00 PM
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Alison LaFayne, Mayor
Diane Wratten, Vice Mayor
Dominic Atlan, Councilmember
Jack Mitchell, Councilmember
Stacy Rhoades, Councilmember
Staff: George Lee, City Manager
Andy Pinasco, City Attorney
Janice Traverso, City Clerk
B. CLOSED SESSION:
AYES: LaFayne, Wratten, Atlan, Mitchell, Rhoades
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Moved by Mayor LaFayne, seconded by Councilmember Atlan to adjourn to Closed Session to discuss Item #3. Items #1 and #2 are being continued to the end of the meeting.
AYES: LaFayne, Wratten, Atlan, Mitchell, Rhoades
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
1.CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
1000 Castle Oaks Drive (APN 005-320-034)
1230 Shakeley Lane (APN 005-320-037)
Agency Negotiator: George Lee, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Hahn Family Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Term of Payment
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representative: George Lee, City Manager Employee Organization: Ione Police Officers Association
3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Paragraph (2) of (3) Subdivision of Section 54956.9 – Mayor LaFayne reported no action taken during Closed Session and nothing to report out.
C. MAYOR LAFAYNE LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Agenda Item #I1
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by Councilmember Atlan, seconded by Councilmember Mitchell and carried to approve the agenda.
AYES: LaFayne, Wratten, Atlan, Mitchell, Rhoades
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
E. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
F. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Martha Turpin addressed Mayor LaFayne, Vice Mayor Wratten and Councilmember Atlan:
• Closed Session being heard by members of the audience • Money owed to the City by Mayor Lafayne
• The alleged violations against Councilmember Mitchell by Councilmember Atlan
Susan Priest, resident of the Castle Oaks Subdivision had several questions regarding the possible closing of the Castle Oaks Golf Course. The City Attorney, Andy Pinasco suggested Ms. Priest contact the City Manager to discuss further.
Tommy Quinn:
• We have to get some more money for the Police, there is not enough Police in this town to take care of the traffic. I don’t see squad cars ever in my neighborhood, I live around the corner. Not because our Police Department is inefficient, they are great, our Police Chief is great, but they just don’t have enough people, the traffic in this town sucks.
• Jack Mitchell runs a newspaper. Newspapers are really rare these days, it is hard to find a newspaper. It does not pay a lot and serves the people greatly everything from obituaries to little league scores to letters to the editor, like I read in the last one. I don’t like the word “lackey”. This is America—you are not an American Dominic. You might be a citizen but not an American— you did not grow up here. You grew up where you are a subject.
Dominic, I am not a “bigot” like you either. You don’t like Australians. Now you don’t anyone who is not an American.
This is a complete lack of class, which is typical. We have lost so much money, these two not liking hires. They hire somebody and then after a couple of months they fire them. Then it is another $20,000, a whole bunch of money. We have George Lee and please don’t leave, so have the previous four people up to Mr. Rock, who bleed us dry. Jack does a good job of doing things for the community and don’t like seeing him run over the coals.
Anybody could have his name slandered, liable in his own newspaper. He is a pretty great guy. Enough of that Dominic, yeah you got no class man.
Jack Copeland – I live in Jackson and trying to move to Ione, but can’s until you people figure out about Mule Creek Water. Two people on the Council are adamantly for accepting Mule Creek water, two are against it and the Mayor’s situation is unknown. There was a notice published in the Ledger Dispatch from CDCR requesting an RFP-Architectural and Engineering Services for hazardous material investigation and remediation. Finally, it looks like the new Warden is getting CDCR to admit what everybody has known for years. That is absolute hazardous material water. It is a disgrace that this town is even considering putting it on a public golf course. Here are a few things that tell you a lot about Mule Creek’s hazardous water:
• No one is allowed to go on their spray field and they have trenched an entire area to make sure no water gets on anyone else’s land. • The Mi-Wuk was offered this water and refused it because it is a hazard to their cattle.
• Every time a hazardous waste spill happens it gets reported to the Governor’s Office of Emergency services.
Larry Rhoades, I would just like to say, Dominic, the only time I have been interviewed by the Ledger Dispatch was when I was 13 years. It was for winning the Youth Shoot at Sunnybrook. I have never been interviewed by the Ledger Dispatch like you said, Dominic.
Oral Custer, we are very fortunate to have two people running for Supervisor I am not endorsing any candidate because they are both good candidates.
Sorry to see the sparks that we saw a few minutes ago, it does not become the City Council.
Andy Aguilera, when are we going to find out what Mule Creek is doing with their water. I do not see the spray fields going. I think the City Manager or Council needs to look into it.
G. INFORMATION ITEMS: No action taken.
1. June 2024 WWTP Report
H. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Moved by Mayor LaFayne, seconded by Councilmember Atlan and carried to move Item #2 – Warrants to the beginning of the Regular Agenda.
AYES: LaFayne, Wratten, Atlan, Mitchell, Rhoades
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Moved by Vice Mayor Wratten, seconded by Councilmember Rhoades and carried to approve the following Consent Calendar.
1. Minutes of June 18, 2024 Wratten, Atlan issue the Warrants with the exception of Weber, Ghio
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-18 Authorizing the Annual Levy and Collection of Direct Assessment for Castle Oaks Subdivision Landscaping and Lighting District No. 1 on the Amador County Tax roll for Fiscal Year 2024-25
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-19 Authorizing Placement of Delinquent Unpaid Sewer Service Charges on the Amador County Tax Roll for 2024-2025
5. Approval of Special District Tax:
A. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-20 of the City Council of the City of Ione acting in its capacity as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2005-2
B. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-21 of the City Council of the City of Ione acting in its capacity as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2006-1 of the City of Ione (Wildflower-Public Safety Services) authorizing the levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
C. Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-22 of the City Council of the City of Ione acting in its capacity as the Legislative Body of the Community Facilities District No. 2009-3 of the City of Ione (Castle Oaks Phase II) authorizing the levy of special taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 AYES: LaFayne, Wratten, Atlan, Mitchell, Rhoades
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation of City Council action. For those desiring to hear the full discussions on each item, audio of the meeting is available on the City’s website at www.ione-ca.com. These recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and citizen discussions.
I. REGULAR AGENDA:
6. Warrants – August 6, 2024: There was discussion by the Council on the Warrants:
• Payment of $98,000 to West Yost
• Payments to Animal Control on Petty Cash
• Payment of $5,890.16 to Weber-Ghio – The City is using Weber-Ghio for Building Inspector and Plan Check services without a contract only a Task Authorization. Weber-Ghio should not be doing the work without a contract.
After discussion, it was moved by Vice Mayor Wratten, seconded by Councilmember Atlan that we issue the Warrants as listed with the caveat that this will be the last we see of Weber-Ghio without a signed contract. Motion did not pass.
AYES: Wratten, Atlan
NOES: LaFayne, Mitchell, Rhoades
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Moved by Vice Mayor Wratten, seconded by Councilmember Atlan, that we issue the Warrants with the exception of Weber-Ghio bill for $5,890.16 until such time that we have a conversation with them and an agreement is reached.
AYES: LaFayne, Wratten, Atlan
NOES: Rhoades, Mitchell
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Attorney, Andy Pinasco commented that the relationship with Weber-Ghio is under the City Manager’s authority to procure contracts. While I agree with you this does not have all the elements of a contract, the City Manager does have the authority up to $15,000 as stated in the Muni Code.
Gary Thomas, I believe if you have bills you better pay them. It is a little uncomfortable at times here. If you are having issues you may want to take it to Closed Door Session.
1. Presentation/Action – Identify Potential Wildflower Subdivision Pedestrian Crossings and Report on Status of Wildflower Subdivision Streets – Jonathan Mitchell, City Engineer, Wildflower Subdivision – Oral Report – Jonathan Mitchell reported we are investigating we received direction from Council at the last meeting and expect report to be complete in a couple of weeks. This will become Council in the future. We are working on this and bring a report back at the first meeting in September.
2. Wastewater Engineering Operations and Capital Project Items: After discussion by Council and information from the City Engineer, Jonathan Mitchell, it was Vice Mayor Wratten, seconded by Councilmember Atlan to approve staff’s recommendation actions.
A. Authorize the City Manager to approve West Yost Task Order 4 for services related to Cease and Desist Recession, as detailed and approved as part of the September 5, 2023, City Council Meeting by Resolution No. 2023-36 for an amount of $49,500
B. Authorize the City Manager to Approve West Yost Task Order 6, Proposal for As-Needed Wastewater Engineering Services to the City of Ione for an amount of $85,000
C. Authorize the City Manager to Approve West Yost Task Order 7, Proposal for Coverage Test and Best Management Practices for Castle Oaks Golf Course for an amount of $38,439.
D. Adopt the Capital Improvement Project List, identifying required maintenance and rehabilitation projects to sustain the existing level of sewer services for rate payers
AYES: Wratten, Atlan
NOES: LaFayne, Mitchell, Rhoades
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. Discussion/Direction - Castle Oaks Landscaping Maintenance – Moved by Vice Mayor Wratten, seconded by Councilmember Atlan and carried to table this item until the next meeting.
AYES: Wratten, Atlan
NOES: LaFayne, Mitchell, Rhoades
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. Discussion/Action – Approval of Members Selected by Mayor to Serve on Ione Creek Committee in accordance with Chapter 2.62 of the Ione Municipal Code – Mayor LaFayne announced that the following letters of interest were received:
Arlene Dutschke, Suzanne Nemeth, Krystal Acierto and Gary Thomas, (Gary Thomas, who is currently on the CFD Committee submitted his letter of resignation from the CFD Committee). Mayor LaFayne and Vice Mayor Wratten reviewed the letters and are recommending that the four applicants be appointed to the Creek Committee. It was moved by Vice Mayor Wratten, seconded by Councilmember Atlan and carried to appoint Arlene Dutschke, Suzanne Nemeth, Krystal Acierto and Gary Thomas.
AYES: Wratten, Atlan
NOES: LaFayne, Mitchell, Rhoades
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
J. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY:
• We will be having a future noticed meeting with all the Council, Committee Members, Commission Members, and staff for Brown Act/Ethics Training.
K. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER:
• Spoke to Richard Forster and he did confirm that the County would clean up Brickyard Road prior to acceptance by the City.
• Thanked Pete and Patti Misuraca for receiving Second Place at the Amador County Fair.
• Receiving bids on the mold and structural issues for 17 E. Main. Received verbal bids between $300,000 and $700,000.
L. COUNCIL COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA
ITEM:
Jack Mitchell:
• Reported on the revised pool hours
• Met with Castle Park residents-concerned with transients at the end of the spray fields and fire activity.
Diane Wratten:
• Finance Committee reviewed authority purchasing levels for department heads, City Manager, what requires a PO and what does not require a PO.
When completed it will be sent to Council.
Dominic Atlan:
• Parks meeting discussed Pickle Ball Courts and will receive report soon. • Summer programs went very well
• Pool hours will be extended
Alison LaFayne:
• Add City Engineer to agenda once a month for updates.
M. CLOSED SESSION: Council adjourned to Closed Session to discuss the following:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – No reportable action-direction to staff.
1000 Castle Oaks Drive (APN 005-320-034)
1230 Shakeley Lane (APN 005-320-037)
Agency Negotiator: George Lee, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: Hahn Family Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Term of Payment
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – No reportable action- direction to staff.
Agency Designated Representative: George Lee, City Manager Employee Organization: Ione Police Officers Association N. ADJOURNMENT:
Moved by Councilmember Mitchell, seconded by Vice Mayor Wratten to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted,
Janice Traverso
City Clerk
Agenda Item #I2
DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2024
TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: JORDAN DOERKSEN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
KIERSTEN LOWRY, ACCOUNT CLERK
SUBJECT: OCTOBER 1, 2024 WARRANTS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the council review and approve the attached warrant list.
FISCAL IMPACT: $139,613.64
List of Vendors and amount over $1,000.00:
ABC Plumbing Heating and Air $ 4,340.00
Amador Water Agency $ 7,561.42
CivicPlus LLC $ 3,760.00
Dave Bang Associates Inc. $ 3,296.27
David Taussig & Associates, Inc. $ 1,282.50
EcoUrban Designs, Inc. $ 4,583.50
Gambrel Companies, Inc. $ 1,831.75
Ione Plaza LLC $ 3,588.31
Ione Trading Post $ 2,694.59
Savannah Molina $ 2,801.75
PG&E $13,200.60
Tommy’s Garage $ 1,070.34
WaterStone Services, LLC $39,520.00
Detail is provided in the attached warrant list.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Warrant list dated 10-1-2024 (Includes all warrants) Attachment #I2A
Agenda Item #I3
Agenda Item #J1
Agenda Item #J2
DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2024
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ANDREA BONHAM, MANAGEMENT ANALYST
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON PLANNING CONTRACT WITH SUSAN PETERS
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Update and Action on City Planner Services
FISCAL IMPACT:
Update only - No additional impact at this time
BACKGROUND:
Some members of the Council have requested an update on Susan Peters’ contract billings. The City of Ione has an “Agreement for On-Call Planning Services” signed by Susan Peters on 9/7/23. We have not located a copy with a signature from the previous City Manager.
Invoices Received for planning services from Susan Peters Sept thru Nov 2023 = $1,550.00 Received 11/28/23
Dec thru Feb 2024 = $4,150.00 Received 3/1/24
Mar thru June 2024 = $4,550.00 Received 9/5/24
July thru June 2024 = 3537.50 Received 9/5/24
Total for services since 9/7/2023 = $13,787.50
$1,212.50 remaining on current agreement.
The submitted invoices have been received and paid by the City of Ione. The invoices cover many projects including LEAP, HCD Housing Element, Ringer Ranch and Waterman developments. Detailed invoices are in attachment B.
DISCUSSION:
The council has the following options:
1. Direct staff to memorialize a new agreement; or
2. Direct staff to develop an RFP for City Planner Services ATTACHMENTS:
A. Susan Peters On Call Agreement
B. Susan Peters Billing
Attachment #J2A
SUSAN M. PETERS, AICP
Environmental & Land Use Planning
November 28, 2023
Amy Gedney
City of lone
1 East Main Street
PO Box 398
lone, CA 95640
RE: Planning Services Invoice 001 - September- November 2023 Date Description I Hours
General Planning
9/12/2023 LEAP Coordination Meetina 1.50
10/1/2023 Housina Element Review 1.00
10/4/2023 Housing Element PC Reoort & Reso. 2.00
10/10/2023 PC Meeting - Housing Element 1.75
10/12/2023 Zoning Amendment CC Staff Report 1.25
10/17/2023 CC Meetina - Zonina Amendment 1.50
10/25/2023 Housing Element CC Report & Reso. 2.50
10/26/2023 Housing Element CC Report & Reso. 0.50
11/6/2023 LEAP Coordination Meeting 1.50
11/7/2023 CC Meetina - Housina Element 2.00
Total - General Planning 15.50
Invoice Total
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this invoice.
Sincyely,
NOV 2 8 2023
Rate Total
$100 $150.00
$100 $100.00
$100 $200.00
$100 $175.00
$100 $125.00
$100 $150.00
$100 $250.00
$100 $50.00
$100 $150.00
$100 $200.00
$1550.00
$1,550.00
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Susan M. Peters, AICP
(209) 304-7406 • Email: [email protected]
P.O. Box 1196 • Sutter Creek. Callfornia 95685
Attachment #J2B