CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON December 12, 2022
CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Robert Stimpson, Mayor Staff Members:
Connie Gonsalves, Vice Mayor Josh Nelson, City Attorney Steve McLean, Council Member Yvonne Kimball, City Manager Max Godde, Council Member Dale Fishback, Fire Chief
Chad Simmons, Council Member Chris Mynderup, Police Chief Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Mayor Stimpson called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated December 12, 2022 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Steve McLean, seconded by Councilmember Max Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, McLean, Godde, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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.
Antoney Nelson reminded everyone that the remote meeting rules will be allowed to be in place Motion to approve the Remote Findings dated December 12, 2022, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, 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
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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.
Sierra Grandbois, Jackson, spoke about an animal control incident. A loose dog attacked her neighbor's cat on her property, which led her to call Animal Control. Animal Control advised that the City of Jackson is not in contract with Amador County and reterred her to Jackson PD. She called PD, and was told that no one was available to respond. Ms. Gradbois asked why the City stopped contracting with Amador County Animal Control. Chief Mynderup recalled that the City still has relationship with Animal Control, but he will look into it.
Sarah Tullus, 206 Broadway, Jackson, made a compliant against the City Manager. Ms. Tullus gave her recount of her recent experience with a sewer spill that City determined to be her responsibility. She said that the City Manager sent three Public Works employees to her place of employment for this sewer issue. She felt that it was unprofessional, embarrassing and had potentially jeopardized her employment and asked for an apology. Mayor Stimpson said we can't respond here, but on behalf of the City, he apologized for any misunderstanding.
Sophie Starostina, Youth Program Supervisor for ACRA, spoke about a proposed winter camp program and requested funding support from the City. The program would be during the schools' winter break, $180 per child. The program expected 20 children. ACRA asked the City to make a contribution of $3,600 to support the program. Councilmembers had questions about how this program would work with schools' ELP. Attorney Nelson advised Council to refrain from discussion since it's not on the agenda. Manager Kimball said that she would work with the Ms. Starostina and ACRA and report back to Council.
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.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated December 12, 2022 as presented. Moved by Council member Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, McLean, Godde, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
5. ELECTION DECLARAION- ELECTED OFFICIAL SEATING.
a. Swearing In and Seating of Councilmembers Bob Stimpson and Connie Gonsalves to a four year term, and Max Godde to a two year term. [declaration of election and oath of office] City Clerk Jack Georgette conducted swearing-in ceremonies for Councilmembers Stimpson, Gonsalves and Godde to their new terms respectively.
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b. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Mayor Stimpson made a motion to nominate Steve McLean as Mayor and Chad Simmons as Vice Mayor. Vice Mayor Gonsalves seconded the nomination. No other nomination was made.
Motion to appoint Steve McLean as Mayor, Chad Simmons as Vice Mayor. Moved by Mayor Stimpso seconded by Vice Mayor Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Stimpson, Gonsalves, McLean, Godde, Simmons
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Council members then exchanged congratulatory remarks to each other. Councilmember Gonsalves and Councilmember Stimpson said that they both would be available if Mayor McLean and Vice Mayor Simmons need any help.
[Seating changes took place]
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.
Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder
He thanked the Fire Dept. for help with resolving the Westview flooding issues over the weekend. He also reported that Caltrans decided to go through a public process to close the already closed Pitt St.
Bridge. The process has been conducted. He also reported that there was a waterline leak in the backyard of 230 Hill St. It has been fixed. He then reported that the power pole at the lift station located at the high school was down for some reason. Fixing the fallen power pole led to changing out a new panel. Mr. Wilder informed the Council that he's been responding to the concerns about the paving job on Vukovich Way. There was no broken waterline. The puddle was due to groundwater. Paving contractor had looked at it and did not think it would impact the life expectancy of the new pavement.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup
Mynderup attended a POST executive training. He shared that JPD still has a couple of cases in court.
It appears that the jury verdicts on those cases were favorable. He wanted to commend the great work by officers Morrison, Harman, Detective Gray for the search warrants and investigations, which led to those favorable verdicts. On January 4 and 5, JPD will be attending a multi-agency active shooter training at Argonaut High.
Fire Chief, Dale Fishback
Reported that JFD was happy to help PW dept. He also commented that the emergency response system needs some improvement as during the last week's heavy rain, the fire Dept. had to call Bree's personal cell to get hold of someone.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson. No report.
City Manager, Yvonne Kimball. No report.
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7. COUNCIL REPORTS.
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request item be placed on future agendas.
Councilmember Stimpson
Attended the tree lighting and the theater opening. He hoped tor more showings and remodel work in the future.
Councilmember Godde
Attended the Homeless camp cleanup a few weeks ago. Then attended the Christmas Delights.
Attended the opening of the new theatre. Very excited about its opening.
Councilmember Gonsalves
Could not make it to the theater opening but look forward to future shows. She predicted that she would visit the theater in the future.
Vice Mayor Simmons
Commented that the theater is a great attraction to city.
Mayor McLean
Attended tree lighting at Christmas Delights, then attended the theater opening. Regarding ACTC meeting, he said he found out that Caltrans has some metal sheds to dispose of. He suggested them to the city's Homelessness Outreach. Also, Caltrans announced that signal lights will be installed on Hwy 88/49 at the cross walk by Mel's.
8. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation of City Council actions and audio recordings are retained for those desiring more detail on particular agenda item discussion. These audio recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and citizen discussion.
a. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City's response to homeless issues.
The Homeless Outreach Coordinator Christine Platt gave her monthly updates. She said that the clean-up organized by the Foothill Conservancy went well and was labor intensive. The camps behind the hospital have been cleaned up. She thanked CM Godde for his participation. The shower program continues to employ unhoused individuals. The city also was awarded with the HAPP round 2 grant, which will help to fund the outreach program and may purchase a storage shed. The grant has approximately $289,000 for two years.
No public comments were given.
b. Review of City Council Committee Assignments.
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Council took a look at the assignment list and tentatively agreed to leave it as is. A final acceptance is directed for January meeting. No public comments.
9. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
ATTEST:
Proh 1/9/23
Date Approved
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