Agenda Item #J1
CITY OF IONE COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
Meeting of January 21, 2025
A. ROLL CALL:
Present: Stacy Rhoades, Mayor
Jody Maita, Vice Mayor
Dominic Atlan, Councilmember
Alison LaFayne, Councilmember
Jack Mitchell, Councilmember
Staff: George Lee, City Manager
Josh Varinsky, City Attorney
Janice Traverso, City Clerk
B. MAYOR RHOADES LED THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Elmer Rhode asked:
• Why is the City is no longer taking public comment on Zoom. • Would like an update on the Castle Oaks Golf Course.
D. CLOSED SESSION:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION:
Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Tollett v. City of Ione (Amador County Superior Court – Case N.23CV 13332)
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT:
Government Code 54957
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS:
1000 Castle Oaks Drive (APN: 005-320-034),1230 Shakeley Lane (005-320-037) Agency Negotiator: George Lee
Negotiating Parties: Hahn Family Foundation
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): 1 Case
D. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION:
1. City Council authorized a Settlement Agreement.
AYES: Rhoades, Atlan, LaFayne, Mitchell
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Maita