Agenda — Jackson City Council, October 24, 2022

Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, October 24, 2022 - 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson Civic Center, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 And Remotely Via Ring Central (Zoom)
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Meeting ID: Meeting ID: 884860970
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Approval of agenda for this date; any and all off-agenda items must be approved by the City Council (pursuant to §54954.2 of the Government Code).

2. REMOTE MEETING FINDINGS.

Approve findings for remote meetings under AB 361 that social distancing is recommended by state and local health officials and that meeting in person presents imminent risks to the health and safety of attendees.

3. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA.

Discussion items only, no action will be taken. Any person may address the Council at this time on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Please note – there is a three (3) minute limit.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR.

Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of a Council member. a. Approval of the September 26, 2022 Meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of the October 10, 2022 Meeting Minutes.
c. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $521,830.09. d. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for September 2022. e. Approval of Special Event Permit Application – Argonaut High School Downtown Rally.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.

This section is to provide staff an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is expected to be taken by the Council.

6. COUNCIL REPORTS.

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request items be placed on future agendas.

7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Resolution 2022- 23 Authorization of A Clean Water Revolving Fund grant application for sewer system improvement.
b. School site consolidation discussion with Amador County Unified School District representatives relating to the impact on Jackson infrastructure and services. (continued from the September 26th meeting) [ACSUD representatives expected]
c. Possible participation in the Sutter Pine Mobile Home Park / City of Jackson water consolidation feasibility study. [SPMHP and Water Board reps expected] d. Possible Award of 2022 Swimming Pool Resurfacing Project contract.

8. ADJOURNMENT.

Regular meeting adjournment.

9. CLOSED SESSION.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Hooper v. City of Jackson, Amador Superior Court, Case No. 22-CV-12697.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

November 7, 2022 6:30 pm Planning Commission Special Meeting November 9, 2022 10:00 am Cemetery Meeting (to be confirmed) November 14, 2022 7:00 pm Council Meeting
November 21, 2022 6:30 pm Planning Commission (to be confirmed) November 28, 2022 7:00 pm Council Meeting
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICES:

November 11, 2022 Veteran’s Day
November 24-25, 2022 Thanksgiving
Posted: City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
Agenda materials will be available for review (pursuant to §54957.5 Government Code Section) in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall.

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Visit our website at http://ci.jackson.ca.us
for copies of previous agendas, minutes and City budget.

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Jackson City Council Minutes
Monday, September 26, 2022 - 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Mayor and Council Members
Connie Gonsalves, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Steve McLean, Council Member
Chad Simmons, Council Member
ABSENT:

Robert Stimpson, Mayor
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:

Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Vice-Mayor Gonsalves called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Mayor Gonsalves, lead the Pledge of Allegiance

1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Approval of agenda for this date; any and all off-agenda items must be approved by the City Council (pursuant to §54954.2 of the Government Code).

Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated September 26, 2022, as presented. Moved by Councilmember McLean seconded by Councilmember Simmons, and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None

2. REMOTE MEETING FINDINGS.

Motion to approve the Remote Findings dated September 26, 2022, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None

3. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA.

Dave McDaniel, Jackson resident, said that he is here to clarify comments made at the 7/1/2022 City Council meeting regarding Brights Alley. Mr. McDaniel’s stated that the personal property he has at 1004 N. Main Street of equipment, fence materials, blocks and firewood and also that he had on the vacant lot also including a backhoe and dump trailer are for personal use, not for a business. The vehicles that are on the property, some are his and some are his tenants, and they are all licensed and running. He also stated that he does not have access off of N. Main St. to his vacant lot of 990. Mr. McDaniel’s asks that the City Council revisit the Brights addition usage.

Phillip Giurlani, resident at 1236 Jackson Gate Rd. said that he supports Dave McDaniel’s request for use of the easement behind his property and behind the property of several houses.

Vice-Mayor Gonsalves stated that Mr. McDaniel’s has the direction to contact Staff and based on the answer and response, this my come back to the Council for further discussion and or approval or denial.

Mary Hite, 341 South Avenue, said she was concerned about water in the creek flooding her property and associated rat problems. She asked if the creek cleaning crew could dig the creek deeper to clean it.

Vice Mayor Gonsalves said that Public Works will look at the area.

4. CONSENT CALENDAR.

Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of a Council member. a) Approval of the August 8, 2022 & August 22, 2022 Meeting Minutes. b) Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $135,145.81. c) Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for August 2022. d) Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for August 2022. e) Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Jackson Lion’s Club Halloween Parade. f) Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Veteran’s Parade. g) Authorization of funding request of $1,200 made by American Legion Post 108 for the 2022 annual Veteran’s Day Parade, using the TOT fund.
h) City Engineer agreement renewal for non-fed contract [possible renewal for 5 years with Webber Ghio & Associates]
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Motion to approve the City Council Consent Calendar dated September 26, 2022, as presented.

Moved by Councilmember McLean, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None.

5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.

This section is to provide staff an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is expected to be taken by the Council.

Fire Chief FishbackEverything is currently stable in the Fire Department. We had our water tender 6340 assigned to the Mosquito Fire for 9 days. Luckily the rains came and helped, so we were able to bring it home.

New Command vehicle is still awaiting parts, before it can be put into service.

Need to replace one of our type 1 engines, so I’m drafting a plan for next year.

Hook & Ladder Association has agreed to donate money to the department to re-do some of our PT (physical training) equipment. They are granting us $10k to replace some of the equipment.

CM Godde thanked the Fire Chief for having a crew at the Mine Centennial event.

PW Superintendent, Bree WilderPool resurface out to bid, filter replaced. 817 Court St, water leak occurred at the Drs office. We were able to fix it on Sunday.

Creek Crew-is here all this week except for Wednesday. They can come for 1-2 days to help.

Sewer line-another hot spot on the list, near Picardo Lane.

Cemetery squirrel’s- we have a quote and the work will begin next week at both cemetery and Detert Park.

Vukovich paving is out to bid.

City Manager KimballI attended the Planning Commission last week. The general plan is being worked on by the City Planner to finish his draft for the 6th element. In an environmental phase and it’s going to be a few more months.

The housing element is one of the joint projects and is one of the 7 elements in the general plan. We will have a Public Discussion in October.

The housing element is being taken away and then we are doing a regionally with Amador County and all the other municipalities. We will then have a Public Discussion, sometime in November.

Jackson View is still building. Each time they build 6-7 houses and they are processed as a separate subdivision. There are no un-permitted activities going on in Jackson View.

Sutter St. extension design and environmental is proceeding well. Next Council meeting on October 10th the City Planner will give a project update to let us know where we are.

At the last Planning Commission, the Commission has approved the mobile Coffee Cart to be operated at Scotty’s Plaza. The owners are excited and plan to be in operation pretty soon.

We are also working on several grants. We have 2 grants that we are working on with the Water Board. 5 of 36
We also have a sewer related grant. The sewer plant operators and personnel and PW Superintendent are going to spear head that one. The City Engineer’s office is working on it with Mr. Joel Lindsey and Bree Wilder. We also have a water reservoir grant that we applied for 2 years ago, with the Water Board. It’s still being reviewed.

The Oro de Amador grant that we are working on, I have had meetings with DTSC and along with Remedial Action Work Plan Consultant. Its moving along and hopefully at the end of the year, we are able to submit the Remedial Action Work Plan to DTSC and hopefully we can get a clearance.

We also have the Creek Walk grant that ACTC and Consultant help us put together. The results are coming up in October.

City Attorney, Josh NelsonAn update on AB2449. This is the bill that we’ve been talking about, that will make permanent changes to the Brown Act related to remote meeting attendance. The bill was approved by the Legislature and signed by the Governor and will take effect January 1st. It imposes a new just cause or emergency standard for remote attendees from a private location. It limits the number of meetings per year that Council Members can attend remotely from a private location. We will have less flexibility in attending these remote meetings then we currently do now under AB361. The legislation does not “sunset” AB361, it actually will keep it’s more flexible procedures in place through the end of next calendar year (2023).

As long as the statewide declaration of emergency remains in effect. Beginning January 2024, the AB2449 will take effect.

Companion legislation that was adopted, which makes an additional change to the Brown Act, which would allow us to remove disruptive attendees from the meeting.

6. COUNCIL REPORTS.

This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.

Councilmember Simmons – Went to the Argonaut Mine tour event.

Councilmember McClean – Attended the Amador County Transportation Commission meeting. There were a lot of discussions that will be on our agenda later tonight. I attended the Planning Commission meeting. I attended the County Transit Meeting. I also attended numerous Argonaut Mine events. I attended the Main St. sidewalk event. I also participated with the Native Sons to a dedication at the Kennedy Mine.

Councilmember Godde – 9/19 I attended the Pitt St. Bridge meeting at City Hall and discussed some of the options that the City may have, regarding that bridge. I attended the Planning Commission Mtg. I also attended and worked with the Cemetery Committee, to make sure that event went smoothly. I attended the Main St. sidewalk event.

Vice Mayor Gonsalves – For the Mine Disaster, we did attend the dinner on 8/22. We were out of town for the rest of the Mine Disaster ceremonies.

7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
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a. Resolution 2022-20 Recognize Merzlak Signs in business for 40 years. (VM Gonsalves request) Vice Mayor read the resolution to hereby honor Merzlack Signs, celebrating its long legacy with 40 years of business in Amador County, over 30 years of which were in Jackson.

VM Gonsalves invited George Consolo to speak. Mr, Gonsolo said that I’m an Eagle Scout from Troop 63 in Sutter Creek. I wanted to publicly thank Mr Merzlak, for making such a great sign for the Museum. I think that this resolution is well deserved for him.

Mr. Merzlak, in turn wanted to commend George for putting the project together and for the great Eagle Scout projects he and other Eagle Scouts do.

Motion to approve adoption of City Council Resolution 2022-20 Recognize Merzlak Signs in business for 40 years, as presented. Moved by Councilmember McClean, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
b. Jim Rooney, Amador County Assessor, presentation on the 2022 property tax assessments roll.

Mr. Rooney began with the statistics; Jackson’s assessments went up 6%. From years 2008-2022, a 14yr period the Jackson assessments were up to 23-24%, which is only a 2% per year. The County has about 15,000 residents. Jackson has 1,505. Jackson has been pretty steady and not going up too fast. Prop 13 keeps things from going up too fast and also keeps things from going down too fast, when we have a bad market. It feels in our office, that the real estate market is softening.

CM Godde asked to explain what the numbers meant, regarding the primary residences in Jackson at 950 and 1505 total residences. Mr. Rooney went on to say that 950 people have decided to use the Homeowners Exemption and get $70 back in their taxes each year. The only reason that its good to have the exemption is, because of Prop 19 when people want to transfer their property to a child or from a child to a parent, it has to be a primary residence. Otherwise, it’s going to be re-accessed, so it’s good to have that homeowner’s exemption, which makes it their primary residence. Look on Assessors website for more information on whether doing a Homeowners Exemption is right for you.

Vice-Mayor asked for any Public Comment in person or online.

Seeing none.

Vice-Mayor closed Public Hearing.

Vice Mayor stated that we will accept Mr. Rooney’s presentation. c. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City’s response to homeless issues.

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needed. Christine is hoping to hire part-time help, to take some of the responsibilities off the Police Officers. We do need to continue the discussion to figure out a plan of what we are going to do with the needs and issues. She stated that we have a manageable population here, versus Sacramento, and so we need to have new ideas on how to help the un-housed. She mentioned that there are a lot of Agencies in the Community that are actively working at improving and following through on the work that they are doing and some that still don’t.

Vice Mayor stated that she is very grateful that we have Christine, who is doing great at working with the homeless in Jackson. She also said that the un-housed people need to want to help themselves and the City needs to come up with ideas and plans to help in this effort.

Ms. Platt said that as we are seeing people from other cities coming to our area and we need to have a plan to manage it and have a minimum impact on our community. She does tell the new unhoused that we are limited on resources in our small community, we don’t have extra, so where would you like to go to? Ms. Platt is also working with ATCCA (Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency), to help individuals in Amador toward self-sufficiency.

CM Godde asked Ms. Platt about the tour of Lodi’s low barrier shelter. She said they house 50 people overnight, currently, those people can have their pets with them. They have a shower there and Social Services case Managers to help them. She said she talked with the Manager of the site and the Manager said to give them a month or two to work out the kinks. Ms. Platt will then revisit the site and see how it is working. CM Godde told Ms. Platt that the next time she will be going to one of the tours, he would be willing to also go and he said that they might want to bring a County Supervisor to go along.

Chief Myndrup said that ever since Christine has come on board she has done a wonderful job and I think she’s done an amazing job at limiting the impact the homeless population has on our City. It is overwhelming. I have 6 Officers, 2 Sergeants and myself at the Police Department. It’s frustrating. I’ve had weeks when I’m just down hearted and frustrated because our hands are tied on a lot of things we can do. City Council asked the Chief, what do you need from us? Chief Myndrup responded, I need elected officials to get together with the County elected officials and come up with some viable solutions.

Council responded that they will help.

Vice Mayor asked for any questions or comments from the Public in the room or online? None heard. Vice Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

City Attorney stated that he wanted to remind everyone that we did adopt the “No camping ordinance” at critical infrastructure sites, which is one of the stronger tools the Cities have adopted. Considering the 9th Circuit case, which does prevent us from banning camping completely for the unhoused community. I think the ordinance that was mentioned about the City of Sacramento, that Christine talked about, is really tailored to a problem that they are having about camps that are blocking sidewalks. I hope we don’t have that problem, but if we ever did that is absolutely something we can look at. The potential issue is, there has to be someplace to camp and you end up moving camps around. Our ordinance that we did adopt, bans camping under bridges and other sites that we designated. d. Traffic Impacts and Concerns pertaining to ACUSD School Site Consolidation Plan and an Update on ACTC’s response. (CM McLean request)
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CM Mclean stated that he was at the last ACTC meeting and we were discussing the consolidation that is going to be proposed and will be in the November 8th ballot. We are not taking a position, either way, on that ballot. We are looking at the traffic impacts if this does pass in the ballot. ACTC is taking the same stance and they are very concerned the environmental impact reports possibly not being created to address the bussing that is coming out of Ione and at the highways. The impact of traffic for us in Jackson is on Amador Lane, as we are looking at potentially 300 more students at Argonaut Lane up and down that street a day. It seems like they are not addressing the traffic impacts. Its going to impact our police, environmental issues, air quality. ACTC is going to meet more with the schools, on this issue, to see where they are coming from on these issues. What came up in the discussion at ACTC was that a potential mitigation factor could be using Wicklow Way, across from Walmart all the way through Hoffman Stoney St. As a City, I think we need to keep close track on this, because if this passes and the impacts happen and we have failed to react or respond, we are all going to have to answer to that. There has been talk that if the bond doesn’t pass, they are going to take out a loan to get this accomplished.

Vice Mayor asked if either the Police Chief or Fire Chief have heard anything about this item from the school district or school board?
Police Chief Myndrup responded that he also heard that if the bond doesn’t go through, they are still going to get this accomplished. He said there is a concern about the incoming traffic to the High School.

Vice Mayor asked if we could draft a letter to the School District and ask them to come give us a presentation? Vice Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
e. Resolution 2022- 21 Approving and Accepting Vukovich Way as a city street.

City Manager Kimball stated that the resolution is to clarify the ownership of Vukovich Way. Upon receiving the paving request, the staff did some research. It turned out that Shopping Circle, the loop version of Shopping Dr. has been abandoned by the City in 1978. However, the Vukovich Way portion of it, appears the City had accepted it as a roadway. However, the Parcel Map was unclear. She discussed this with the City Attorney and City Engineer and we decided that we do a resolution.

CM McLean asked Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder, if any responses have come in regarding paving it.

Mr. Wilder said, we did get an RFP out for the paving of Vukovich Way, but not Shopping Dr. circle. We are also adding the paving of the area around the Scout Hut.

Any Public comments or questions?
Lana Vukovich- said, I just want to clarify that it was only Vukovich Way since 2005, so in 1978 it was Shopping Dr.

Vice Mayor closed the Public Hearing.

Vice Mayor asked for a Motion.

Motion to approve adoption of City Council Resolution 2022-21 Approving and Accepting Vukovich Way as a city street. Moved by Councilmember Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
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f. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding Sutter St. Stormwater drainpipe situation and collaboration with DTSC on its Argonaut Dam drainage project to consolidate two project sites.

Bree Wilder said, you have a map of what they have been doing for the last 2 years. Matt Ospital, City Engineer and myself have been working with DTSC. Originally, we thought they were only doing 1 pipeline, and we are hopeful that this is the case, as we are planning on paving around the Scout Hut and DTSC’s blue line would interfere with the paving. Matt and I are pushing for just using our existing green line with putting in new pipes and make it up to date. We have also contacted Caltrans to let them know that we are going to have to dig up a trench in the highway and they are good with it. We are trying to get these projects coordinated. The timeline on this is next Spring and they have to have it done by next Winter for EPA coordination.

Vice Mayor asked, any Public comments?
Seeing none, we will close public comments.

8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.

Regular meeting adjournment. 8:50pm.

10. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.

Closed session adjournment at 9.23 pm.

ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
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Jackson City Council Minutes
Monday, October 10, 2022 - 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Mayor and Council Members
Robert Stimpson, Mayor
Connie Gonsalves, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Steve McLean, Council Member
Chad Simmons, Council Member
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:

Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:06pm.

PLEDGE OF ALLIGENCE
Mayor Stimpson lead the Pledge of Alligence.

1. CEREMONIAL.
• Proclamation to designate November 01, 2022 as EXTRA MILE DAY.

Mayor Stimpson read the Extra Mile Day proclamation.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Approval of agenda for this date; any and all off-agenda items must be approved by the City Council (pursuant to §54954.2 of the Government Code.)
Mayor Stimpson asked for a motion.

Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated October 10, 2022, as presented. Moved by Vice-Mayor Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember McLean, and carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3. REMOTE MEETING FINDINGS.

Item 4b
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Motion to approve the Remote Findings dated September 26, 2022, as presented. Moved by Councilmember McClean, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Stimpson asked for a motion to approve continuance the remote meeting findings.

Motion to approve the Remote Findings dated September 26, 2022, as presented. Move approval by Vice-Mayor Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember McClean, and carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA.

Hearing none seeing none.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR.

Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of a Council member. a. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $354,652.49 b. Approval of Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of August: $345,908.88 Sept: $348,765.85 c. Receive Jackson Building Department for Monthly Report for September 2022. d. Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2022. e. Resolution 2022-23 Award contracts to Webber Ghio Associates for federal aid projects.

Motion to approve the City Council Consent Calendar dated September 26, 2022, as presented.

Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Vice-Mayor Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None.
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6. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.

This section is to provide staff an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is expected to be taken by the Council.

Superintendent, Bree Wilder reprotee that he spoke with Mary Hite, regarding the South Avenue creek behind their homes. Mr. Wilder and City Manager Kimball had a discussion about this and talked about trying to do a permanent dig out on that ditch. He also reported that the DTSC Sutter St. drainage project, we met again last Thursday and they are going to redraw it and figure out the cost difference between the new scope they want. In 2 weeks, I should get more information.

He also said that the squirrels and gophers in the Cemetery and Detert Park. We had an exterminator come out and we are hoping to see some signs of relief from that. We will have the exterminator back for a followup in about 3 weeks.

Lastly, he reported that the arch at the Catholic Cemetery was damaged by a Public Works employee with the City’s backhoe. The arch is wobbly. We are working with insurance and the Catholic Church.

Fire Chief Chief Fishback said that there was a fire behind Grocery Outlet last week, it was a fire in the middle of the night that lit up some pallets & cardboard behind the store. They were able to get it put out without any extension into the store. No cameras out in back of store and no witnesses. Also, Truck 1 is out being evaluated, for some items that it failed on the test. It should be serviced and back in service in the next week. Lastly, Oct. 23rd, the Hook & Latter Association is hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Station 132 on Argonaut.

Police Chief Chief Myndrup said that there was burgulary/vandism at St. Salva Mission. We do have a person of interest. He is aware of the fire out behind Grocery Outlet. Unfortunately, there are no witnesses. Chief Myndrup also stated that all are hearts and prayers are with the Thorton Consolo and Family on the tragic accident that he has had. Chieft Myndrup congratulated, CM Simmons for making the Best of Amador 2022 for his Landscaping Business.

City Manager Kimball
No report.

City Attorney, Josh Nelson
No report.

7. COUNCIL REPORTS.

This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.

Councilmember Simmons
No report.

Councilmember McClean -
I attended the ACTC meeting and was interested in hearing the School District talk about mitigating the traffic impact from the combined High Schools, with this bond that they are looking to pass. They claimed that they planned to look at the traffic impact, but I don’t think they have. 13 of 36
I also attended the East Bay SMUD meeting, City Manager Kimball attended also and she stood up amd talked about the cost for the City sewer costs, as we are going to add about 300 more kids to the sewer system.

I attended the East Bay Municipal Utility District annual BBQ at Lake Pardee on Friday. Mayor and Vice-Mayor also attended.

Councilmember Godde -
I attended the ACTC meeting.

I also attended the the Historic Jackson Business Owners Association this morning, where talked about the Sidewalk Sale that they had and that it was a success and they are going to try to make it a semi-annual event.

Vice Mayor GonsalvesI attended the Chamber of Commerce Business Man of the Year, honoring Charlie Spinetta.

I also attend the East Bay MUD annual BBQ.

I have an Amador Fire Protection meeting, next Thursday.

Vice-Mayor asked if we sent a letter to the School District to see if they could come and give a presentation on the school school consolidation bond. City Manager Kimball stated that we could invite them to the next City Council meeting, if that is what the Council would like. Mayor Stimpson stated that that would be a good idea and the Council agreed.

Mayor StimpsonI was approached by Rich Barrington when we were at the East Bay Municipal Utility District annual BBQ and he wants to have a meeting with me and another Council Member. I’m presuming that it will be regarding water rates.

8. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Receive, discuss and provide necessary direction regarding Ongoing federal aid funded projects – French Bar Bridge, Pitt Bridge, South Ave. Bridge, and Hwy 49 lighting project (City Engineer presentation) [an emphasis on Pitt Bridge in response to prior public comments]
Matt Ospital from Webber-Ghio presenting on all 3 bridge projects and a hwy lighting project.

French Bar Bridge: They are partnering with Burne Engineering, the structural engineers doing the bridge design and Sierra Geotech to help with the construction management, compaction Testing and the materials testing and ECORP is our Environmental Consultans that are helping with the permitting. Construction highlights: Established good rapport with the property owners.

There will be disruptions. Minor detouring, good network for local roads and New water and sewer lines. Project schedule- If all goes right, this construction will start next Spring.

Pitt Street Bridge: This is mainly the same team, but adding CMD West to help us with the right-of-way process. Also Nordahl Land Surveying
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In June of 2010, Cal Trans went out and inspected the Pitt Street Bridge. They do this every 2 years. There is a rating system on a scale of 0-100 and it came back at 22.5. Terrible shape. Since the rating was less than 50, so we were 100% eligible for the funding. The Consultant, Burne Engineering Services Inc. did prepare a feasibility study at the beginning. Their preferred alternative was to replace the bridge. If the Council wants to change things up, I see 3 possible options.

1. To refurbish the existing bridge. Keep it and bandaid it again. We did reach out to Cal-trans and they said if the City chose to go this route, we would have to pay back the funds they gave us. It ultimately would cost us more money to rehabilitate it.

2. To rehabilitate. This would be tearing out the existing structure and abutments would be hard to do and cost more money.

3. To replace the bridge.

The Council responded that many people have commented that we should try to restore it’s historical nature.

CM McLean asked if the bridge will be one-way and Mr. Ospital replied that the new bridge will be one way and it will have concrete sidewalk.

Project schedule- If all goes well, we will start in 2024.

South Avenue Bridge: The same team, but adding Avila & Associates to help with the hydraulic modeling of the creek and work with FEMA.

We will be improving the intersection connectivity. New sidewalk on South Ave. Eliminate the Drawbert House.

Construction anticipated in 2023.

Hwy 49 Street Lighting Project: Consultant preparing Right of Way certification for Caltrans and work with PGE for updating the power.

CM Godde asked Mr. Ospital, is this lighting project mostly for pedestrian safety? Mr. Ospital said, it’s pretty much for everything. Some of these areas are pretty dark.

Construction anticipated in 2023.

Mayor asked if there is any public comments. Hearing none, he thanked Mr. Ospital on behalf of the City.
b. Receive, discuss and provide necessary direction regarding Sutter St. Extension design / environmental work project.

Lindsey Van Parys from GHD Consultants, gave a PowerPoint presentation update of the project.

Sutter Street Extension Project overview: Realign/Extend Sutter St from SR 49/88 to Hoffman St. to where the roundabout will be. The purpose of the project is to relieve traffic congestion along Hoffman St. and divert traffic to the safer signalized intersection at Sutter St. and SR 49/88. 15 of 36
There will be sidewalks and bike lanes. There will be landscaping added as well. There also will be lighting.

They are mitigating many environmental categories, to make less of an impact on the area.

Biologists will evaluate, especially during nesting seasons. The wetlands will be protected.

Next steps: Notice of Determination 2/2023, Final design phase 18 months later, Construction 12 months later.

Vice Mayor Gonsalves asked if any contaminated soil is found, will it be a hard stop by the EPA? Lindsey said, No, we did go out and do soil samplings, including where the rock wall will be, and the ditch that they develop will help to keep the contaminates out. The EPA will help transfer out any contaminates, if found. This also includes where the roundabout is.

The Mayor asked if there are any Public comments in person or online? Hearing none. Council thanked Ms. Van Parys.
c. Public Hearing: possible re-allocation(s) of funding for State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) CV 2/3 Funding made available through the CARES Act.

City Manager Kimball introduced the Public Hearing for the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). She said that the City was awarded with both CV1 and CV 2/3 grants in 2021. The CV 2/3 grant is in the amount of over $266,000 and was used to provide utility assistance grants. Three applicants were received and qualified for the grant. The total cost was over $10,000. The remainder of the grant allocation can be sent back to the State or to be repurposed for another eligible project. one possible project is to repurpose the money towards finishing the civic center roof. The roof project had received the CV1 fund, but the CV1 fund was not enough to compete the work.

Mayor Stimpson opened the public hearing. Hearing no comments, Mayor closed the public hearing.

He brought the discussion back to Council. VM Gonsalves asked whether the recent insurance claim can help with the civic center roof. City Manager Kimball, PW Superintendent Wilder said these are separate projects. Attorney Nelson reminded everyone that this is an active claim, and we should refrain from discussing the details in the public. Mayor Stimpson and CM McLean said that the roof project made sense. CM Simmons agreed and said he would rather the city use the remainder of the grant and not return it back to the state. d. Resolution 2022-22 Approving an Amendment to the Standard Agreement for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Coronavirus Response Round 2&3 (CDBG CV 2 and 3) NOFA dated December 18, 2020.

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MOTION to approve adoption of City Council Resolution 2022-22 Approving an Amendment to the Standard Agreement for the 2020 Community Development Block Grant Program Coronavirus Response Round 2&3 (CDBG CV 2 and 3) NOFA dated December 18, 2020. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Simmons, and carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote:

AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
d. Possible contract award for paving projects – Vukovich Way and Scout Hut Parking Lot.

City Manager Kimball said that the City Council directed us to proceed with Vukovich Way/Shopping Dr. We received enough public comments in support of the paving. Staff was able to add the parking lot paving, around the Scout Hut area to this bid and as a result, the amount was large enough to go through a formal bidding process. We received 5 bids and the lowest responsible bidder is George Reed, Inc. and if Council wishes us to proceed, we would go with this Contractor, unless Council wishes us to go with one of the other Contractor's. She also pointed out that the Luckovich Way paving has no designated funding source. The parking lot paving is funded by a park grant.

Mayor Stimpson asked Council for questions. Motion to award the contract to George Reed was made by Council Member McLean, seconded by Max Godde and carried by a 5 to 0 roll call vote.

AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, Godde, McLean, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

9. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.

Regular meeting adjournment at 8.52 pm.

ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
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Jackson Police Department
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Christopher Mynderup, Chief of Police
Subject: Monthly Activity Report – September 2022
Date: October 1, 2022
Total Number of Incidents 783
Calls for Service 344
Officer Initiated Incidents 439
Police Reports 71
Arrests 14 (9 Misdemeanor, 5 Felony)
Traffic Collisions 10 (8 non-injury, 1 minor-injury, 1 hit & run) Disturbance of the Peace 42
Assault and Battery 1
Public Intoxication 1
Driving Under the Influence 0
Child Abuse Investigations 3
Elder Abuse Investigations 1
Sexual Crimes 0
Missing Persons 1
Domestic Incidents 11 (1 arrests)
Coroner’s Case 2
Mental Health Detention 6
Burglary 1
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Robbery 0
Grand/Petty Theft 8
Vandalism 4
Vehicle Theft 1
Arson 0
Traffic Stops 61 (42 citations: 36 infractions, 6 misdemeanor) Warrant Cites/Arrests 9
Security Checks 218
School Related Calls 17
Transient related contacts 117
Total Incidents Year to Date: 6576
Total Calls for Service YTD: 2578
Total Officer Initiated YTD: 3998
Comparison to 2021
Total Incidents for August 2021 696
Total Calls for Service August 2021 274
Total Officer Initiated August 2021 422
Total YTD Incidents up to August 2021 7673
Total YTD Calls for Service up to August 2021 2564
Total YTD Officer Initiated up to August 2021 5109
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Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Chris Mynderup, Chief of Police
Date: October 17, 2022
Subject: Argonaut High School Downtown Rally
Recommendation:

That City Council approves the Special Event Application submitted by the Argonaut High School for their annual Big Game Downtown Rally. A current Certificate of Liability for this event has been filed with the City of Jackson.

Discussion:

This event will take place on Thursday October 27, 2022, from the hours of 8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The location of this event will take place on the steps and street in front of the historic National Hotel. Prior to the event, there will a parade of school related floats and marching band that will be escorted from the Busi Parking Lot, northbound Highway 49, to the intersection of Main Street. On Main Street, the parade will then travel southbound ending at the National Hotel. Once all floats have left the area, Main Street will be closed at the Water Street/Broadway intersection and on Main Street along the south prolongation of Court Street.

Historically the Police Department provides two police vehicles to escort the floats from the Busi Parking Lot to Main Street while two additional police vehicles are used to block all traffic lanes on Highway 49 as the parade exits the parking lot and crosses Highway 49. Once the portion of Main Street is closed for the rally, two officers will be needed to man the barricaded areas.

Conclusion:

This event promotes our cherished small town atmosphere along with providing strong community support for our local high school’s football tradition. This event will create minimal impact to the City and vehicle/pedestrian traffic. It is anticipated that this event will only require the use of on-duty and reserve police staff.
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City of Jackson
City Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Fawn McLaughlin, Grant Consultant, WGA
Via: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Date submitted: October 18, 2022
Discussion Item: Resolution authorizing a CWSRF sewer grant application for both collection system and treatment facility improvements
Recommendation:

That the Council adopt the resolution authorizing a Clean Water State Revolving Fund sewer grant application to plan and construct sewer system improvement projects Background and Discussion:

Grant Source: The Clean Water State Revolving fund (CWSRF) is a versatile funding program to finance traditional wastewater treatment and sewer collection projects, as well as stormwater projects, septic systems and other decentralized wastewater treatment, habitat protection and restoration, groundwater and surface water protection and restoration, and energy and water conservation projects. CWSRF is a federal/state partnership. Building on a federal investment of $48.1 billion, the state CWSRFs have provided $153 billion to communities through 2021.

CWSRF offers low cost financing for a wide variety of water quality projects. The program has significant financial assets and is capable of financing projects from <$1 million to >$100 million.

Project Proposal: For the City of Jackson to apply for a CWSRF planning grant to address both collection system and treatment facility projects. Collection system rehabilitation is needed to reduce infiltration and inflow (I&I) due to cracks in manholes and sewer pipes, and from Discussion Item 7a
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sources like roofs, downspouts and storm drains. Treatment facility projects address safety and protective measures, system security, and needed upgrades to essential equipment.

Project Details: Prior capital improvement wastewater projects vastly improved the operation and maintenance of the system however, deficiencies that were not addressed in prior projects exist, and are the subject of this application.

Collection System: Collection system rehabilitation is needed to reduce the infiltration and inflow (I&I) due to cracks in manholes and sewer laterals and mainline pipes, and from sources like roofs, downspouts and storm drains. Excessive water entering the sewer system can lead to overflow situations, overtaxing treatment facilities and contribute to shortened wastewater plant lifetimes. When sewer pipes succumb to water infiltration and inflow, it can be extremely difficult to predict where overflows and blockages might crop up, intensifying the risk to public health.

As mentioned above, the most recent improvements to the treatment facility provided enhanced capabilities to process wastewater effectively and efficiently, however, the intrusion of unwanted water through I&I continues to present challenges to the operation of the treatment facility. Alleviation of the excess water would enhance public safety, reduce foreign material, prevent unnecessary clogs, reduce damage to essential equipment, and significantly reduce the potential for system overflow. The collection system piping is deficient in capacity and is beyond its useful life and needs replacement. The proposed project would involve replacing approximately 23 miles (90% of the collection system), and as yet to be determined percent of laterals with PVC standard dimension ratio (SDR 35) pipe and any of the manholes that need replacement to eliminate I&I issues.

To determine the exact extent of the design and replacement, a current condition assessment of the piping, manholes and laterals will need to be conducted to develop alternatives. This assessment will rely on CCTV work.

Treatment Plant: The most recent upgrade project, completed in 2019 provided enhanced capacity to securely treat wastewater entering the system. The rehabilitation needs of the facility however, stretch further than what was accomplished with this past project. Existing safety 29 of 36
issues and protective measures to protect sensitive equipment, and equipment upgrades are needed including:
• Installing protective covers over sensitive equipment including the tertiary filter and UV equipment.
• Upgrades to the headworks
• Upgrades to the digester blowers
• Installation of a overhead gantry over the screw press • Physical and electronic equipment to increase the security to the treatment facility • Determine the feasibility of installing a low-head turbine generator at the outflow for energy production to support the treatment facility
• Determine the feasibility of installing solar panels for energy generation To determine the exact extent of the design and replacement, a current condition assessment of equipment
For the City of Jackson to request a $1,187,000 planning grant to fund the feasibility and design of these improvements. Primary planning grant activities would be overseen by WGA with support from city staff. Project tasks would include:

1. Prepare Planning/Design Application

2. Conduct Inspections (collection system and treatment facility)

3. Prepare Preliminary Engineering Report (including alternatives)

4. Conduct Topographic Mapping (Field Survey)

5. Prepare Plans, Specifications and Estimates

6. Conduct Environmental Analysis CEQA

7. Prepare CWSRF Construction Application
Planning Grant Process:
• City to submit application, planning grant description and supporting documents to the state for funding. The city is eligible for a 100 percent grant for this project. • Partner with the state to complete the application until a contract is signed between the city and the state (This takes approximately 12 months from initial submittal). • All costs associated with preparation of the planning grant are reimbursable as an eligible expense once the contract is signed.
• 12 percent of the planning grant can be used by the city for administrative costs associated with management of the planning grant.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2022-23
A Resolution of the City Council of the
City of Jackson Authorizing Submitting a
Clean Water State Revolving Fund
Financial Assistance Grant Application
for a City Wastewater System
Improvement Project
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the city’s wastewater system including collection and treatment is in need of improvements in order to protect public safety. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jackson (the “Entity”) as follows:

1. The City Manager (the “Authorized Representative”) or designee is hereby authorized and directed to sign and file, for and on behalf of the Entity, a Financial Assistance Application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of Wastewater Improvements (the (Project).

2. This Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to provide the assurances, certifications, and commitments required for the financial assistance application, including executing a financial assistance agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board and any amendments or changes thereto.

3. The Authorized Representative, or his/her designee, is designated to represent the Entity in carrying out the Entity’s responsibilities under the financing agreement, including certifying disbursement requests on behalf of the Entity and compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on the 24th day of October, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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CITY OF JACKSON
_______________________________
Robert Stimpson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Georgette, City Clerk

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
City of Jackson
I, John Georgette, City Clerk of the City of Jackson, State of California, hereby certify the above and foregoing to be a full, true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said City Council on this 24th day of October, 2022.
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John Georgette, City Clerk of the City of Jackson,
State of California
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City of Jackson
City Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Date submitted: October 15, 2022
Agenda Item: continued discussion regarding ACUSD school site consolidation plan and its impacts
Recommendation:

That the Council receive an update and provide possible direction.

Summary and Discussion:

On May 24, 2022, the ACUSD approved the following consolidation plan:
• consolidate Amador and Argonaut high schools into one (1) high school to be located at the current Argonaut High School
• Consolidate lone and Jackson junior high schools into one (1) junior high school to be located at the current Amador High School
• conversion of lone Junior High School to lone Elementary School (K-6). • ACUSD offices will reside in current Jackson Junior High School • Sutter Creek Primary students will move to the current Sutter Creek Elementary locations • Both Sutter Creek Primary and lone Elementary
• Elementary schools in Plymouth, Pioneer, and Pine Grove will remain unchanged ACUSD is also proposing a bond measure for infrastructure improvements which is on the ballot for the November 8 2022 election.

In response, the City Council had a discussion at the September 26, 2022 meeting regarding the potential impact on the city, including traffic, utility services, and public safety. At this meeting, ACUSD representatives are expected to attend this meeting to discuss the consolidation plan and other related issues with City Council.

Additionally, Amador County Transportation Commission had some discussions on the same subject with a focus on the regional traffic impact.

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City of Jackson
City Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Date submitted: October 18, 2022
Discussion Item: possible feasibility study to consider Jackson providing water services to Sutter Pine Mobile Home Park
Recommendation:

That the Council consider Sutter Pine Mobile Home Park proposal and State funded feasibility study
Summary and Discussion:

Sutter Pines Mobile Home Park is located a mile east of the city limits on SR 88. It is within the city’s water service area. Currently served by its own well and distribution system. The Park recently approached the City to consider consolidating into city’s water distribution system due to its lack of ability to meet certain state drinking water standards.

The Park has about 25 connections. The Park wishes to join the City’s distribution system to resolve their own issues. The State Water Board has grant funding to conduct consolidation studies and construction projects if needed. As a starting point, the State Water Board recommends a feasibility study with the understanding that the City does not obligate either party to future consolidation.

City staff looked into the situation and did not believe the consolidation would benefit the City, unless substantial funding is available to improve city’s infrastructure. However, we would like to recommend Council to listen to Sutter Pines MH proposal and evaluate options. Both the State and SPMH encourage city to participate in a feasibility study in order to evaluate the proposal further.

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City Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 7:00 PM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council
From: Frank Whitmore, City Engineer, Yvonne Kimball, City Manager Date submitted: October 18, 2022
Discussion Item: possible award contract to Spray Tech Systems, Inc.

Recommendation:

That the Council award contract to Spray Tech Systems
Summary and Discussion:

City’s community swimming pool is in need of resurfacing. The project has been bid out twice.

We received two bids in the recent round. It appears that Spray Tech Systems is the lowest responsible bidder. Its bid is lower than the engineering estimate and significantly lower than the other bidder. Staff recommends awarding contract to Spray Tech Systems. This project is eligible to be funded by the Park-in-lieu fees.

The surfacing project will require the pool to be drained and closed for a few weeks. Contractor is willing to work with the city to avoid next year’s public swimming season. However, it is anticipated that the work would potentially interfere with Amador Polar Bears, High School Water Polo Team, and/or High School Swimming Team practice schedules as they all use city’s pool.

City Staff apologizes for any inconvenience and will do our best to coordinate with all teams.

Attachment: bid summary
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