Agenda, regular meeting — Ione City Council, March 18, 2025

REVISED AGENDA WITH CORRECTED WARRANT REPORT
REGULAR MEETING STARTS AT 6:00 PM
Mayor Stacy Rhoades
Vice Mayor Jody Maita
Councilmember Dominic Atlan
Councilmember Jack Mitchell
Councilmember Alison LaFayne
AT 1 E. MAIN STREET, IONE, CA 95640

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

THE CITY OF IONE IS A GENERAL LAW CITY DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LEADERSHIP,

ACCOUNTABILITY, AND FISCAL INTEGRITY WHILE PROMOTING ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND MAINTAINING A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CITIZENS.

PLEASE LIMIT PUBLIC COMMENT/TESTIMONY TO FOUR MINUTES
Gov’t. Code §54954.3
The Ione City Council welcomes, appreciates, and encourages participation in the City Council Meeting. The City Council reserves the right to reasonably limit the total time for public comment on any particular noticed agenda item as it may deem necessary.

Full staff reports and associated documents are available for public review at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1 E. Main Street, Ione, CA. Hard copies may be obtained for $3.60 for pages 1- 5 and $.45 for each additional page. Documents that are not available when the agenda is posted will be made available for public review at the meeting.

A. ROLL CALL
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
D. PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
E. 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? F. INFORMATION ITEMS: All matters listed under this category are for information only with no action to be taken by the City Council.

1. WWTP Monthly Report – February 2025

2. Police Department Monthly Report – February 2025

3. Public Works Monthly Report – February 2025

4. Building Department Monthly Report – February 2025
G. 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. Warrants – March 18, 2025
H. PUBLIC HEARING: None
I. REGULAR AGENDA:

1. Review and Accept City of Ione Housing Element Annual Progress Report for 2024 – Susan Peters, City Planner

2. Discussion/Review of the Howard Park Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan and Statement of Qualifications from RRM Design Group, and Authorize City Manager to Negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group to Commence Work on the Howard Park Capital Improvement Plan

3. Discussion/Action to Approve a Five (5) Year Extension to the Development Agreement with Castle Oaks Partners LLC and Spyglass View Village LLC for the Castle Oaks Development Project, and Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Operating Memorandum to Memorialize the Extension J. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY ATTORNEY
K. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER
L. COUNCIL COMMENTS/COMMITTEE REPORTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEM M. ADJOURNMENT

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.

ADA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk Janice Traverso at (209) 274-2412, ext. 102.

Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

Agenda Item #F1

MONTHLY

OPERATIONS
REPORT
for the: City of Ione
Castle Oaks and the Wastewater Treatment
Facilities
Wastewater Services
February 2025
Agenda Item #F1
RE: FEBRUARY 2025 MONTHLY OPERATIONS REPORT
Dear Mr. Lee:

WaterStone Services is pleased to present our monthly operations report detailing our operations and maintenance activities at your wastewater treatment facilities during the previous month. Our report addresses the following key areas of concern:

1. Monthly Operations Summary

2. Plant Compliance

3. Plant Process and Performances

4. Collection System

5. Items for Client Approval

6. Process Chemicals

7. Solids Disposal

8. Safety
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this report or any aspect of our operation, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your time,
Sincerely,
Kathy Stone- Operations Manager
Justin Granados- Facility Manager

Agenda Item #F1

1.0 MONTHLY OPERATIONS SUMMARY
• COMPLETED ALL MONTHLY REPORTS
• SUBMITTED DMR REPORT TO WATER BOARDS
• ALL PERMIT MONTHLY SAMPLES COMPLETED
• ALL CALIBRATION OF METERS, PROBES AND QA/QC COMPLETED • RESPONDED TO CALL-OUTS AND ALARMS
• COMPLETED SOP’S FOR THE FACILITIES
• HELD STAFF MEETINGS WEEKLY TO DISCUSS FACILITY OPERATIONS/ISSUES AND

UPCOMING PROJECTS
• CHECKED AND INSPECTED LIFT STATIONS DAILY
• CHANGED OIL IN THE AERATORS
• GREASED AERATORS
• INSPECTED EYEWASH STATIONS AND EMERGENCY SHOWERS
• INSPECTED ALL FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
• EXERCISED EMERGENCY GENERATOR ON 2/13/25
• COMPLETED FACILITY INSPECTION
• COMPLETED INSPECTIONS ON COLLECTION SYSTEM HOT SPOTS/CLEANING • SAFETY SIGNAGE POSTED AT BOTH FACILITIES
• FIXED PIPE LEAKS FOR CHEMICALS
• BEGAN RECEIVING WATER FROM ARSA 2/24 IN PREPARATION FOR TRACER STUDY AND

SAND FILTER CONSTRUCTION
• CLEANED UP GARBAGE AROUND POND PLANT
• CONTINUED SPRAYING WEEDS AROUND POND BIRMS
• SPRAYED THE DUCK WEED IN THE PONDS
• COMPLETING JSA FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS
• HAD NEW LOCKS INSTALLED AT TERTIARY PLANT.
• CLEANED OUT SLUDGE DRYING BEDS AND PUT SLUDGE INTO WASTE BIN • WORKED ON IWORKS IMPLEMENTATION
• CLEARED WEEDS/DEBRIS FROM LIFT STATIONS.
• REMOVED DEBRIS/RAGS FROM AERATORS AS NEEDED
• COMPLETED THREE SAFETY TRAININGS AMONG STAFF
• RESPONDED TO RESIDENT CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS ABOUT SEWER LATERALS AND CONNECTIONS.

Agenda Item #F1

2.0 PERMIT COMPLIANCE
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board provides a Permit for the Operation of the Pond Treatment System. All other regulatory water quality monitoring requirements were met.

The WWTP Facilities achieved compliance with weekly parameters, as documented in TABLE 1.1 below.
* Pond level too low to safely sample
TABLE 1.1 – PERMIT COMPLIANCE

POND PARAMETER PERMIT LIMIT FREQUENCY AVERAGE MONTHLY HIGH MONTHLY LOW 1 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly 2.2 2.3 2.0
2 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly 2.9 3.0 2.7
3 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly 2.8 3.0 2.6
4 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly 2.6 2.7 2.4
5 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly 2.1 2.1 2.1
6 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly * * *
7 Dissolved Oxygen >1.0 X 3 Weekly * * *

POND PARAMETER PERMIT LIMIT FREQUENCY
1 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly 7.3 7.5 7.1
2 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly 6.6 6.9 6.2
3 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly 6.5 7.1 6.1
4 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly 6.9 7.7 6.2
5 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly 6.7 6.7 6.7
6 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly * * *
7 pH 6.0-9.0 Weekly * * *

POND PARAMETER PERMIT LIMIT FREQUENCY AVERAGE MONTHLY HIGH MONTHLY LOW 1 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 2.0 2.0 2.0
2 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 2.0 2.0 2.0
3 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 2.0 2.0 2.0
4 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 2.0 2.0 2.0
5 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 4.5 6.0 3.5
6 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 8.0 10.0 5.0
7 Freeboard 2.0 Weekly 5.5 6.5 5.0

POND PARAMETER PERMIT LIMIT FREQUENCY AVERAGE MONTHLY HIGH MONTHLY LOW 1 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK
2 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK
3 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK
4 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK
5 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK
6 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK
7 Berm Condition Visual Weekly OK OK OK

POND PARAMETER PERMIT LIMIT FREQUENCY AVERAGE MONTHLY HIGH MONTHLY LOW 1 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
2 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
3 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
4 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
5 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
6 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
7 Seepage/Odor Visual Weekly OK OK OK
Agenda Item #F1
INFLUENT FLOW – Wastewater Treatment Pond Plant
The total Influent flow of 18.688 MGD of wastewater has been recorded for the month of February. The average daily influent flow for February was 0.631 MGD. A maximum daily flow of

1.587 MGD was recorded on February 13 th. A minimum daily flow of 0.300 MGD on February 10th.
.

Graph 2 below trends the Influent flow for the month.

3.0 PLANT PROCESSES AND PERFORMANCE
Solids – Tertiary Treatment Plant
Draining clarifier, solids sent to drying beds
Plant Loads
The plant loading consists of domestic wastewater.

Influent Headworks
Station is inspected daily. Filter screen cleaned as needed.

Aeration
Two floating aerators are currently down due to rags being sucked into impeller and shorting the motor.

Farmer’s Irrigation - N/A FOR FEBRUARY

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0.200

0.400

0.600

0.800

1.000

1.200

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1.600

1.800
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INFLUENT FLOW
Influent Flow
Agenda Item #F1

4.0 Collection System

DESCRIPTION

JACKSON S TO MARLETTE

LIFT STATION CLEANING

EMERGENCY
415 SHAKELEY LANE:

CAMERA INSPECTED FROM MANHOLE TO DOWNSTREAM MANHOLE.

LINE FLOWING OK AT TIME OF SERVICE.
*RECOMMEND DYE TESTING TO CONFIRM LATERAL CONNECTIONS.

HEADWORKS.

HEADWORKS AT TREATMENT PLANT FOUND TO BE IN BAD
CONDITION.

HEADWORKS AND GRINDER FOUND TO BE BROKEN. WATER FLOW TO LIFT PUMPS OVER TAKING THE SCREEN. REMOVED 4 LOADS TO
CLEAN. REMOVED HAIR, GREASE AND MOP STRINGS. ADJUSTED
FLOW ON ALARM.
(2,400 GALLONS PER LOAD)

GRINDERS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, WILL NEED TO BE REMOVED
AND REBUILT.

PUMPED 4,800 GALLONS FROM THE MANHOLE AT THE TRAILER
PARK AND VACUUMED THE STREET TO CLEAN SPILL.
***HEAD WORKS IN NEED OF REPAIRS.***
SOUTH BAY LIFT STATION FOUND TO BE FULL. REMOVED (4) 2/14/2025 LOADS.

MOBILE HOME PARK MANHOLE OVERFLOWING. REMOVED (2)
LOADS FROM MANHOLE. CLEANED STREET AND GUTTER.

PUMPED DOWN MARLETTE ST.

CAMERA INSPECTED FROM MANHOLE # 3879-3852. FOUND NO INLET LATERALS COMING FROM 415 SHAKELY. WILL NEED TO GET PERMISSION TO ENTER PROPERTY. FOUND INLET ON #3875 SIDEWALL. FOUND INLET ON #3852 3 FT. UPSTREAM FROM MANHOLE. WATER FLOW EXTREME. RECOMMEND TO ENTER PROPERTY TO FURTHER DIAGNOSE.

TOTAL LENGTH CLEANED 1,000’
Agenda Item #F1

5.0 ITEMS REQUIRING CLIENT APPROVAL

ITEM CRITICALITY STATUS COMPLETION DATE
Sand filter rehabilitation HIGH APPROVED N/A

PLC HIGH NA NA
Headworks Improvement HIGH NA NA

6.0 PROCESS CHEMICALS
The process chemical inventory (chlorine, polymer) are the bulk of chemicals used at the plant. All chemicals used are being tracked on a daily basis.

7.0 SOLIDS DISPOSAL
Sludge is separated from water and deposited in the solids sludge drying bed. When enough is collected it will be analyzed and sent to the disposal site.

8.0 SAFETY
Safety of the Waterstone Services staff, and the facility itself is a critical concern. Safety meetings topics for the month of February included: Heat illness prevention, Chemical handling safety video, and Slip/Fall prevention. We are pleased to report that there were no workplace accidents or injuries in the past month Agenda Item #F2
DATE: March 18, 2025
TO: Mayor Rhoades and City Council
FROM: John Alfred, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Receive and File Police Department 2025 February Report RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1. Receive and file the Ione Police Department 2025 February Report.

FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

BACKGROUND:

This monthly report is for February 2025. It is designed to give you an understanding of the day-to-day operations of the Ione Police Department and staff in February 2025.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Summary – 2025 February Report

IONE POLICE DEPARTMENT
February REPORT
Data is from February 1
st to February 28th
Attachment #F2A

CITY OF IONE

POLICE DEPARTMENT
2025
February Report to City Council
Data is from February 1
st to February 28th

1. Total Incidents
2024 – February 590
2025 – February 586

2. Patrol Statistics
Type of Call 2024 – February 2025 – February
Calls for Service 109 107
Officer Initiated
Incidents
481 479
Traffic Stops 183 153
Other OIA Incidents 298 326
Business Checks 237 255
Vehicle/Person Checks 22 14
Type of Report 2024 – February 2025 – February
Total Reports 26 38
Accident Reports 1 0
Corner’s Case 0 3
Felony 6 3
Information Report 10 21
Infraction 2 0
Misdemeanor 6 11
Unclassified/Other 1 0
Arrests 2024 – February 2025 – February
Total Arrests 4 8
Misdemeanor 2 6
Felony 2 2
Citations 2024 – February 2025 – February
Total 13 23
Felony 0 0
Misdemeanor 2 1
Infraction 11 22

3. Staffing Levels
▪ 1 Chief
▪ 1 Sergeant
▪ 2 Corporals
▪ 6 Officers
▪ 1 Records Clerk
▪ 1 Reserve
▪ 1 Part-time Administrative Analyst
• As of the date of this report, we are fully staffed. We currently have two new officers on field training. All the new Officers should be solo around the end of the first quarter of the calendar year. • We currently run 12-hour shifts for patrol staff and corporals (Day Shift 6 AM – 6 PM, Swing Shift 2 PM – 2 AM, Graveyard 6 PM – 6 AM). The Sergeant and Chief work a standard 8-hour shift Monday Through Friday.

4. Volunteer Unit
• This month, the volunteer unit was used for office duties, events, and assistance on a case. The volunteer unit put in 38.75 hours during February.
• The Police Department could only function with the support of our volunteer unit. The volunteers assist with records, property and evidence, special events, vacation home checks, and other collateral duties as assigned.

5. Notable Cases
• On February 11, 2025, officers observed a grey vehicle with a known subject driving. Officers confirmed the subject had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop of the car for no front license plate and contacted the driver. Kimberly Wimberly was arrested for driving on a suspended license and for a misdemeanor warrant.

Wimberly was cited for the violations.
• On February 18, 2025, at 7:12 PM, Officers were dispatched to a physical fight off Preston Ave. Officers arrived on the scene and observed a male subject coming out of a garage. The male had blood on his face, body, and hands. Officers detained the male subject to investigate. Officers determined that the male subject was the aggressor in a domestic violence incident. Matthew Copeland was arrested on the below-listed charges and booked into the Amador County Jail. 273a(a) PC – Child Abuse, and 243(e)(1) PC – Battery on spouse/cohabitant/etc. (misdemeanor domestic violence).
• On February 20, 2025, at 11:59 PM, Officers were dispatched to a verbal argument off Dandelion. Dr. Officers arrived on the scene and determined that domestic violence had occurred. Officers arrested Nathan Smith on the below-listed charges and booked him into the Amador County Jail. 243(e)(1) PC – Battery on spouse/cohabitant/etc.
• On February 28, 2025, Officers conducted a traffic enforcement stop for failing to maintain lane and yielding to traffic. Officers investigated and arrested Joseph Johnston for driving under the influence of alcohol. Johnston was cited for the below charges and taken to the Ione Hotel. Johnston’s vehicle was turned over to a family member. 23152 (a) VC – Driving under the influence, and 23152 (b) VC – Over .08 BAC.
• During February, the Ione Police Department Handled the following new Investigations:
1 – Vandalism
2 – Child Abuse
1 – Possession of a controlled substance (not marijuana) 2 – Suspicious Circumstances
2 – Found Property
1 – Stolen Vehicle
1 – Warrants
1 – Suspended Driver’s License
1 – Mental Health Holds
1 – Minor in Possession of Alcohol
2 – Domestic Violence
1 – Burglary
1 – Resist Executive Officer/Resisting Arrest
1 – Driving Under the Influence
2 – Coroners Case
4 – Theft
11 – Info Reports
1 – Identity Theft
1 – Possession of Prohibited Weapon
2 – Drunk in Public
February 2025
Monthly project report
Public works
• Fixed petting Zoo at howard park from storm tree
• Mounted tv in city hall
• Searched for and purchased a woodchipper
• Cleaned up brush in front of wastewater treatment plant • Cleaned Sutter ln and Poppy ln ditches
• Had a pool compliance meeting
• Finished building aerator
• Installed new cork board and light outside City Hall
• Cleaned up Garlin at park and ride
• Fixed wastewater gate
• Installed new door at Evelyn bishop hall
• Cleaned up entrance at Howard Park put up new flags
• Aerated baseball upper fields
• Seeded infield of field 4
• Trimmed trees at baseball
• Rocked road at baseball to snack bar
• Remodeled City Hall Park bathrooms
• Installed new stop sign at glen brook
• Fixed potholes on West Marlette st
• Street sweep on Saturdays
• Groomed arena on Fridays
• Cleaned storm drains on storm days
Agenda Item #F3
Safety training
• Trained on how to properly operate wood chipper
• Trained on how to properly sharpen chain saw chains
• Discussed proper PPE for using woodchipper and chain saws `

Agenda Item #F4
DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
TO: GEORGE LEE, CITY MANAGER
FROM: JORDAN DOERKSEN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 2025 BUILDING DEPARTMENT REPORT
To provide information regarding the activities of the Building Department for the month of February 2025.

Permits Issued:
• ADU: 0 $ -
• Garage/Carport: 1 $667.20
• HVAC: 1 $223.51
• Meter Panel: 0 $ -
• Misc. Building: 0 $ -
• Misc. Electrical: 2 $340.15
• Misc. Plumbing: 0 $ -
• Patio Cover: 1 $552.24
• Pool/Spa: 0 $ -
• Repair: 0 $ -
• Reroof: 0 $ -
• New SFD: 0 $ -
• Sign: 0 $ -
• Solar: 9 $5,632.23
• Tenant Improvement: 0 $ -
• Tesla Powerwall: 0 $ -
• Water Heater: 4 $886.23
• Windows: 0 $ -
___________________________________________________________ TOTAL 18 $8,301.56
Inspections Completed:
• Code Enforcement: 0
• Consultation: 0
• Drywall: 2
• Electrical: 3
• Final Inspections: 2
• Footings: 0
• Foundation: 0
• Framing: 3
• Garage/Carport: 0
• Gas Line/Yellow Tag: 0
• HVAC Final: 1
• Insulation: 0
• Lath: 3
• Mechanical: 0
• Misc. Inspection: 0
• Patio Cover: 0
• Pool/Spa: 1
• Re-Roof: 1
• Sewer Lateral: 0
• Shear Nailing: 0
• Solar P/V Final: 7
• Structural Slab: 0
• Stucco: 0
• Water Heater: 2
• Water Lateral: 0
______________________________________
TOTAL 25
Agenda Item #G1

Agenda Item #I1
DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: SUSAN M. PETERS, CITY PLANNER
SUBJECT: IONE HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT 2024

RECOMMENDATION
Review and accept the Ione Housing Element Annual Progress Report 2024 for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.

BACKGROUND
Local jurisdictions are required to submit a Housing Element Annual Report (APR) to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1 of each year. The report provides information to the State and the public on the implementation of the City’s General Plan Housing Element and progress towards our Regional Housing Needs Allocation numbers.

APR’s must be presented to the local legislative body for its review and acceptance, usually as a consent or discussion item on a regular meeting agenda. The Planning Commission reviewed the APR at their March 11, 2025 meeting and recommended City Council acceptance of the report for submittal to the State.

DISCUSSION
The City of Ione 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by the city in 2023 and certified by HCD in February 2025. As with last year’s APR, the 2024 APR is based on the programs in the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The most pertinent section of the APR is the Housing Element Implementation Table (Table D) which summarizes progress made on the programs outlined in the Housing Element.

Table D is attached for Council review and consideration. There was progress made with implementation, particularly with the establishment of the Countywide Housing Working Group which held three meetings in 2024 and addressed accessory dwelling units (ADUs), Water Efficiency Landscaping Ordinance and growth projections for Amador Water Agency’s Master Plan. As staff availability and budget allow, additional programs will be implemented throughout the Housing Cycle.
2 Also attached is the Building Department’s report on new and completed residences in 2024.

This report provides information regarding residential development that is easier to decipher than the APR Table A2 which was presented to the Planning Commission and City Council last year.

All the Building Department Information will be imported into the APR Table A2 prior to submittal to HCD and OPR.

The City Council should review and consider acceptance of the Annual Progress Report information. Once accepted, staff will submit the APR to the State by the April 1, 2025 deadline.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Housing Element Implementation Table D
B. Building Department New and Completed Residences Table Attachment #I1A

Attachment #I1B

Agenda Item #I2
DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GEORGE LEE, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: HOWARD PARK CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN RFQ

RECOMMENDATION
Review the Howard Park Master Plan and Capital Improvement Plan Statement of Qualifications from RRM Design Group and authorize City Manager to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group to commence work on the Howard Park Capital Improvement Project.

BACKGROUND
On January 30, 2025 staff released a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for preparation of a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to implement the 2010 Howard Park Master Plan and 2023 Master Plan Update. Inquiries were made by a few firms, but the city only received one Statement of Qualifications by the February 27, 2025 deadline.

DISCUSSION
The sole proposer, RRM Design Group from San Leandro, California, met all the requirements set forth in the RFQ and is a highly qualified company with extensive experience. Included with their Statement of Qualifications is a Fee Schedule that provides the city with a cost breakdown for the proposed Howard Park Capital Improvement Project. Total cost to provide a comprehensive Master Plan and CIP is estimated to be $87,120.

Should the City Council choose to authorize the City Manager to negotiate a Professional Services Agreement, staff will prepare the agreement and execution authorizing Resolution for consideration at the next available meeting.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/COST PROPOSAL - Consulting Engineering Services for the Development of the Howard Park Master Plan Asset & Capital Improvement Plan
B. RRM Design Group Howard Park Master Plan Asset and Capital Improvement Plan & Cost Proposal
Attachment #I2A

Attachment #I2B

Agenda Item #I3
DATE: MARCH 18, 2025
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOSH VARINSKY, CITY ATTORNEY

GEORGE LEE, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: DISCUSS/ACTION TO APPROVE A FIVE (5) YEAR EXTENSION TO

THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CASTLE OAKS PARTNERS

LLC AND SPYGLASS VIEW VILLAGE LLC FOR THE CASTLE OAKS

DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN OPERATING

MEMORANDUM TO MEMORIALIZE THE EXTENSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Adopt the attached Resolution, approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute an Operating Memorandum to memorialize a five (5) year extension to the Development Agreement for the Castle Oaks Development Project.

BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION:

The Castle Oaks Development Project (“Project”) is a master plan, phased development located at the northwestern edge of the City. The Project planned for development of the golf course, parks and open space areas, 728 residential units, a commercial area, and supporting infrastructure. For the residential areas, there would be ten (10) residential villages spread throughout the Project area.

The Project is subject to an existing Development Agreement from 2005, originally entered into between the City and JTS Communities, Inc. There have also been three subsequent amendments to the Development Agreement (one in 2008, the second in 2015, and the third in 2021).

Generally, a Development Agreement provides a developer with vested rights to develop their project in accordance with the original project approvals (for example, the General Plan, zoning, and subdivision maps originally approved). A Development Agreement further establishes obligations between the developer and the City regarding construction of infrastructure, public facilities, and payment of impact fees.

Here, the Project is almost fully developed, with only Village 10 and the Commercial Parcel remaining for future development. Spyglass View Village, LLC is the developer of Village 10, and Castle Oaks Partners, LLC is the developer of the Commercial Parcel.

The term of the Development Agreement is set to expire in August of 2025. The Development Agreement allows for a five (5) year extension, at the option of the developer, provided that the developer is diligently proceeding with the Project.

With Project being near full buildout, staff believes that the developers are entitled to the extension.

As such, staff is recommending approval of the extension for the remaining undeveloped areas (specifically, Village 10 and the Commercial Parcel).

Attached for the Council’s approval is an Operating Memorandum, which would memorialize the five (5) year extension to the Development Agreement.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The master plan is a private project undertaken by the developer and is not a City project. The developer has a project deposit account with the City, and all staff costs associated with this item are at the developer’s expense.

ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:

The Project has a certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 1989030607) pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. This operating memorandum makes no changes to the approved Project. All approvals vested pursuant to the Development Agreement remain in effect.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Resolution No. 2025-XX
• EXHIBIT A: Operating Memorandum between the City of Ione, Spyglass View Village, LLC, and Castle Oaks Partners, LLC
B. Request from Developer for Extension to Development Agreement C. Land Use Map of Castle Oaks Development Project
Attachment #I3A
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-___

A RESOLUTION OF THE IONE CITY COUNCIL

TO APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF AN OPERATING

MEMORANDUM TO MEMORIALIZE A FIVE-YEAR EXTENSION TO THE CASTLE

OAKS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, in 2005, the City of Ione (“City”) and JTS Communities, Inc. entered into a Development Agreement for the Castle Oaks Golf and Country Club project (“Development Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, there have been three (3) subsequent amendments to the Development Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the developers of Village 10 (Spyglass View Village, LLC) and the Commercial Parcel (Castle Oaks Partners, LLC) are parties to the Development Agreement, and further have requested a five (5) year extension to the Development Agreement; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Development Agreement, the City Council finds that the five (5) year extension should be granted.

NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Ione City Council hereby approves and authorizes execution by the City Manager of the Operating Memorandum attached and incorporated hereto as Exhibit A. The City Manager is hereby authorized to take all acts necessary and incidental to implement the terms of the Operating Memorandum.

PASSED AND ADOPTED AT A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IONE ON THE _____ DAY OF ___________________, 20___ BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

Stacy Rhoades, Mayor
ATTEST:

Janice Traverso, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A

OPERATING MEMORANDUM

RECORDING REQUESTED BY

AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL
TO:

City of Ione
Ione City Hall
1 E Main Street
Ione, CA 95640
Attn: City Clerk
Exempt from Recording Fees (Space above this line reserved for recorder’s use) (Government Code §§ 6103, 27383)

OPERATING MEMORANDUM
THIS OPERATING MEMORANDUM (“Operating Memo”) is made by and between the City of Ione, a California municipal corporation (“City”) and Spyglass View Village, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Spyglass”), and Castle Oaks Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Castle Oaks Partners”). Spyglass and Castle Oaks Partners may be referred to herein collectively as “Developer.” City and Developer may be referred to herein individually as “Party” or collectively as the “Parties.”

RECITALS
A. On August 2, 2005, City and Developer’s predecessor in interest, JTS Communities, Inc, entered into that certain agreement entitled “Development Agreement for Castle Oaks Golf and Country Club By and Between JTS Communities, Inc. (“JTS”), and the City, which was recorded in the official records of Amador County on October 26, 2005, (Document No. 2005-0014787-00) (the “Original Development Agreement”). City and JTS thereafter entered that certain First Amendment to the Original Development Agreement on June 17, 2008, which was recorded in the official records of Amador County on August 27, 2008 (Document No. 2008- 0007370-00) (the “First Amendment”). City and Castle Oaks Partners, as successor to JTS and predecessor to Spyglass, thereafter entered into that certain Second Amendment to the Original Development Agreement on December 1, 2015, which was recorded in the official records of Amador County on January 28, 2016 (Document No. 2016-000698-00) (the “Second Amendment”). City and Fairway Land Investors, LLC, Nueve Verde Properties, LLC, and Spyglass thereafter entered into that certain Third Amendment to the Original Development Agreement (“Third Amendment”), which was recorded in the official records of Amador County on January 13, 2021 (Document No. 2021-0000444-00).

B. The Original Development Agreement, as amended by the First Amendment, Second Amendment, and Third Amendment, is referred to herein collectively as the “Development Agreement”). All capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings assigned in the Development Agreement.
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C. The Development Agreement contemplated the development of a mixed-use, phased development, defined therein as the Project, consisting of residential villages, commercial uses, and supporting infrastructure improvements, pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth therein.

D. Spyglass is the legal or equitable title owner of the lands known as “Village 10”, as further described in Exhibit A attached hereto.

E. Castle Oaks Partners is the legal or equitable title owner of the “Commercial Parcel” located at the northwestern edge of the Project, as more particularly described in Exhibit B attached hereto.

F. Village 10 and the Commercial Parcel may be referred to herein collectively as the “Property”.

G. Buildout of the Project is nearly complete, with Village 10 and the Commercial Parcel remaining for future development.

H. Pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Development Agreement, the Development Agreement has a term of twenty (20) years, expiring on August 2, 2025. The provision further provides that the Development Agreement may be extended five (5) years at the option of Developer, subject to the approval by City, which approval shall be granted provided that Developer is diligently proceeding with development of the Project.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the Parties agree as follows.

AGREEMENT

1. The Recitals set forth above and all Exhibits attached hereto are hereby incorporated and made part of this Agreement.

2. This Operating Memo shall only apply to the Property described herein and does not amend or modify the rights or obligations associated with development of any other property subject to the Development Agreement.

3. City hereby approves the five (5) year extension of the Development Agreement through August 2, 2030, as applied to the Property described herein.

4. This Operating Memo does not amend or modify the Development Agreement, except as specified herein. All remaining terms and conditions of the Development Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
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5. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

6. City shall record this Operating Memo in the official records of Amador County.

7. Each person executing this Operating Memo certifies in their individual or corporate capacity that they are authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Parties and bind the Parties to all terms and conditions contained herein. [ Signatures on following page ]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Operating Memo has been executed by and between City and Developer as of the dates set forth below.

CITY:

CITY OF IONE,
a California municipal corporation
By:

George Lee, City Manager
Date: __________________
DEVELOPER:

SPYGLASS VIEW VILLAGE, LLC
a California limited liability company
By:

Print:

Title:

Date: __________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Josh Varinsky, City Attorney
Date: __________________

CASTLE OAKS PARTNERS, LLC
a California limited liability company
By:

Print:

Title:

Date: __________________
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF SOLANO
On ______________________before me, ______________________________, a notary public, personally appeared _______________________, who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument.

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Seal

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. Signature Seal
{CW137783.5}

EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Village 10
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EXHIBIT B
Legal Description of Commercial Parcel
EXHIBIT "___"

SPYGLASS LEGAL DESCRIPTION
All that certain real property situate in the City of lone, County of Amador, State of California and described as follows:

Being a portion of the remainder parcel, as said Parcel is shown on the Final Map entitled, "Castle Oaks Unit No.1 ", filed for record on June 5, 1992 in Book 6 of Subdivisions, at Page 81, Official records of said County and being described as follows:

Commencing at Caltrans Reference Monument No. 261, as shown on sheet 2 of 13 of said Final Map; Thence North 66
° 54'19" West, 1021.68 feet to Caltrans Reference Monuments No. 250, as shown on sheet 2 of 13 of said Final map;
Thence South 71
°
30'48" West, 3313.90 feet to the most northwesterly corner of said portion of the remainder parcel and the True Point of Beginning, said point being the most north easterly corner of Parcel C, as said Parcel is shown on the Parcel map filed for record In Book 14 of Parcel JVlaps, Page 96, Official Records of said County;
Thence along the northerly line of said portion of the remainder parcel, South 76 ° 35/41" East, 859.43 feet to a
point on the westerly line of Lot 1, as said Lot is described in the Grant Deed, recorded in Book 626, Page 001, Official Records of said County;
Thence along said westerly line and the easterly line of s8id remainder parcel the following 13 courses:

1. South 13°
25'33" West, 484.45 feet;

2. North 76°
34'27" West, 150.00 feet;

3. North 33 °
52'31" West, 295.51feet;

4. North 30 °48'35" West, 78.06 feet;

5. South 52°15'20" West, 197.81feet;

6. South 27°
55'38" West, 123.59 feet;

7. South 03 °
35'56" West, 249.00 feet;

8. South 05 °
46'19" East, 198.94 feet;

9. South 36 °
34'05" East, 251 .61feet;

10. South 07°
58'37" West, 95.00 feet;

11. South 79 °
02'48" West, 389.03 feet;

12. North 74°
55'48" West, 174.91feet;
'13. South 15°
03'17" West, 308.68 feet to a point on the northerly line of Lot 314, as said Lot is shown on the Final Map entitled, "Final Subdivision Map No. 161Castle Oaks Village 4", filed for record on December 20, 2006 in Book 9 of Subdivisions, at Page 34, Official
records of said County;
Thence along the northerly line of said Final Subdivision Map, North 7 4° 55'31" West, 79.71 feet the most
northwesterly corner of said: Final Subdivision Map, and being a point on the easterly line of Parcel D, as said Parcel is shown on the aforementioned Parcel Map filed for record in Book 14 of Parcel Maps, Page 96, Official Records of said County;
Thence along said easterly of said Parcel D and the easterly line of the aforementioned Parcel C; North 15°
02'51" East, 1715.32 feel to the True Point of Beginning.

Said portion of the remainder parcel contains 17.462 acres of land, more or less and was established by Certificate of Compliance recorded April 13, 2017 as Inst. No. 2017-2731, Amador County Records . APN 005- 320-041-000
A.P.N.: 005-320-041-000
EXHIBIT ___
Parcel B:

Being portions of Parcels M and N as shown on the Final Map entitled, "Castle Oaks Unit No. 1 ", filed for record on June 5, 1992 in Book 6 of Subdivisions, at Page 81, Official Records of said County; Official Records of said County and being described as follows:

Commencing at the northerly corner of said Parcel N of said Final Map; Thence along the northerly line of said Parcel N, South 67 °
36'11" East, 221.99 feet to
the Point of Beginning;
Thence from said Point of Beginning, continuing along said northerly line South 67 °
36'11" East, 398.26 feet;
Thence South 66° 57'59" East, 7 46.41 feet to the most northeasterly corner of said Parcel N, said point also being a point on the aforementioned northwesterly line of said Castle Oaks Drive;
Thence along the easterly line of said Parcel N, South 23 °
51 '40" West, 354.11 feet to
the beginning of a curve concave northeasterly, having a radius of 443.00 feet; Thence continuing along said easterly line, 320.96 feet along said curve, through a central angle of 41 °
30'40";
Thence continuing along said easterly line and the easterly line of said Parcel N and the easterly line of said Parcel M, South 65°22'24" West, 202.71 feet; Thence leaving said easterly line, North 23
°
53'58" West, 211.50 feet;
Thence North 40
°
25'48" West, 166.72 feet;
Thence North 55
°
54'32" West, 206.44 feet;
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Thence North 24 °
33'35" East, 187 .48 feet;
Thence North 21 °
09'00" West, 32.08 feet;
Thence North 67°
08'37" West, 278.50 feet;
Thence South 61 °
34'05" West, 43.68 feet;
Thence North 06°
07'07" East, 199.89 feet;
Thence North 23°
02'01" East, 166.32 feet to the Point of Beginning.

Said Parcel B contains 13.77 acres of land, more or less. •
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SCALE: 1 "= 200'
SHEET NUMBER EXHIBIT ___

PLAT TO ACCOMPANY LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOTS M AND N, FINAL MAP OF CASTLE OAKS UNIT. NO 1 I6-S-81) 1 OF 1 SHEETS
PREPARED FOR:CASTLE OAKS PARTNERS, LLC.

END OF oocurv1ENT
DATE: MARCH 2017 JOB NUMBER
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Village Phasing Plan September 6, 2006
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