Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, February 27, 2023 - 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Teleconference Line: 1-650-419-1505
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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 February 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $244,543.29. c. Receive Treasurer’s Report for December 2022.
d. Acknowledgement of Letter of Support to Amador Fire Safe Council regarding a fire prevention grant to implement fuel breaks in rural Amador County.
e. Resolution No. 2023-08 Year 2023 City Investment Policy.
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.
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City’s response to homeless issues. [Christine Platt] b. Cemetery Committee Report – provide status updates and potential requests regarding committee make-up, policies and projects. [Verbal presentation by Chairman Keith Davis] c. Small Business Administration Office of Disaster Recovery presentation on Disaster Assistance Loans for business/residential properties. [Presenter: George Kostyrko/Amador County Liaison U.S. SBA]
d. Comments on Amador County Wicklow Way Specific Plan Notice of Preparation of EIR. e. Receive a status update on active grant list with a total award amount of $17,108,866.
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Regular meeting adjournment.
9. CLOSED SESSION.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
5 cases related to January storm event
• Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Property: APN 020-020-040-501(northern corner of the parcel), Jackson Agency negotiator: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager, and Josh Nelson, City Attorney Negotiating parties: Donatelli Family Trust
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Title: City Manager UPCOMING MEETINGS:
March 8, 2023 10:00 am Cemetery Committee Meeting (TBD) March 13, 2023 7:00 pm City Council Meeting
March 20, 2023 6:30 pm Planning Commission Meeting (TBD) March 27, 2023 7:00 pm City Council Meeting
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICES:
May 29, 2023 Memorial Day
Posted: City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2023
Mayor and Council Members
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
Bob Stimpson, Council Member
ABSENT: None
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:
Josh Nelson, City Attorney (Remote)
Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup (Absent)
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Administrative Assistant
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated February 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, 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.
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.
Mayor McLean opened the meeting for public discussion and received none.
Item 4a
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 February 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Godde, Gonsalves, McLean, Simmons, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
a. Approval of the Meeting Minutes for January 23, 2023. b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $172,685.63. c. Approval of Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $360,072.13. d. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for January 2023. e. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for January 2023. f. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for January 2023. g. Resolution No. 2023-04 Approving the Program Supplement No. N008 REV. 2 to the Administering Agency- State Agreement for Federal-Aid Projects No. 10-5141R for the South Avenue Bridge [BRLO-5141(014)] and Realignment with State Route 49. h. Resolution No. 2023-05 Approving Lot Line Adjustment of APN’s 044-060-017, 018, & 019 (1672, 1686 & 1700 Tunnel Hill Drive).
i. Resolution No. 2023-06 Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Damaged Public Records Due to Flooding on December 31, 2022 and in Conformance with Public Records Management Resolution No. 2007-27.
j. Approval of Special Event Permit Application – Kit Carson Mountain Men Days of 49 Wagon Train Parade.
k. Resolution No. 2023-07 Designating City Council to make Determinations of Public Convenience of Necessity (PCN) for Persons/Premises Applying for an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License.
Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about item (i) Resolution No. 2023-06 Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Damaged Public Records Due to Flooding on December 31, 2022 and in Conformance with Public Records. She asked if there were digital copies of the destroyed records that had not met the retention schedule. Manager Kimball said yes.
Councilmember Gonsalves then inquired about item (k) Resolution No. 2023-07 Designating City Council to make Determinations of Public Convenience of Necessity (PCN) for Persons/Premises Applying For an Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) License. City Manager Kimball requested Administrative Assistant Kirkpatrick respond to this question. Kirkpatrick clarified that the letter designates City Council to make determinations of PCN rather than forfeiting that decision making to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Council expressed gratitude for the clarification.
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.
Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder – None.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – Absent.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback – Dale advised the fire department is currently hiring for one position, seeking the most qualified candidate by listing both the Firefighter and Engineer positions. He advised of a preference to hire an Engineer, pending applicant qualifications. Dale advised two vehicles will be stored at the Corp Yard for a couple weeks, in the instance questions come up regarding inoperable vehicle storage at that location. Dale advised the fire department ladder truck (truck #1) will be back in service in March.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson – Josh advised remote meeting attendance for councilmembers and required staff ends in March. He advised while online attendance can still be provided as an option, required attendees must appear in person after the remote period ends, apart from “just cause” situations such as serious illness/accident, emergency circumstances, etc.
City Manager, Yvonne Kimball – None.
6. 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 Gonsalves – Connie Gonsalves reported she attended the Kennedy Mine mixer and observed the underground tunnel. She encouraged others to check out the Kennedy Mine again if they haven’t been by in a while. Connie advised the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual car show this year, and Mother Lode Cruisers will be able to attend as registrants and have more time to enjoy the show. Connie asked City Manager Kimball if she would be attending the Wicklow Way project’s Scoping Session on 2/14/23 and Kimball advised it is a informational session required by CEQA prior to issuing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). She will not be attending. The City will have the opportunity to comment on the actual EIR. Yvonne advised she can prepare and submit a letter to County to ensure that the City will be notified of the EIR when it’s available. Mayor McLean and Councilmember Stimpson encouraged this idea.
Councilmember Godde – Max Godde advised he attended the Kennedy Mine monthly meeting and they will be submitting a proposal to lease the land for 3 years in preparation to repair Wheel # 1. Max commented briefly on the ongoing storm damage concerns and stated they are solution minded.
Councilmember Stimpson – None.
Vice Mayor Simmons – Chad Simmons advised he attended a closed session at the ACRA meeting and has nothing else to report.
Mayor McLean – Steve McLean advised he also attended the Kennedy Mine mixer. He advised he was unable to attend the ACRA meeting. Steve stated he completed many FEMA site visits with Public Works Superintendent Bree Wilder and did an interview with FEMA on KVGC regarding the storm.
Steve advised of the Days of 49 Wagon Train event is coming up to be held in Historic Jackson and is brainstorming ideas to bring the public out to spend more time beyond just the parade. In jest, he nominated Vice Mayor Simmons to volunteer for a dunk tank.
7. 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 discussions. These audio recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and citizen discussion.
a. Resolution No. 2023-03 Approving ACTC Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Annual Report. [John Gedney]
John Gedney, Executive Director of ACTC, provided an update and discussed highlights on the ACTC Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Annual Report. He thanked the City of Jackson for processing and submitting the regional fees to ACTC. The RTMF fund consists of all municipalities and county’s regional development impact fees. The unobligated balance as of June 30, 2022 is $2,897,544 which can be used towards projects. He emphasized that Jackson’s Sutter St. Ext. project is a regional project and has a balance of $330,439 available from the original program commitment.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about the school consolidation plan and its impact since ACTC was involved in the discussion. Traffic at the corner of Argonaut Ln and SR 49 is a huge concern.
John Gedney advised the schools are not responding. He advised there are many working parts involved in the schools decision and so far they have not been receptive to ACTC’s comments.
CM Gonsalves also commented on the Wicklow Way Extension project which is also on the RTMF list to be funded. She asked whether this would be moved up in order considering County’s plan for the Wicklow Way property (which has a public hearing scheduled on February 14). Mr. Gedney responded that it is possible once the ACTC board approves the funding list.
John Gedney requested City Council to select a representative to be on the RTMF committee that meets once a year to rank all the projects. Kimball reminded Council that according to City’s practice, since Mayor Steve McLean is on ACTC Board he serves on the Committee as well.
Council agreed.
Mayor McLean stated that although it is not on the RTMF list, ACTC has funded the ATP grant application for city’s creek walk. City did not get the grant, but he planned to meet with Caltrans to get some feedback.
City Manager Kimball commented that the City’s Sutter St. Extension project’s design and environmental work is paid for by ACTC’s RTMF program. It is close to completion. However, through the CEQA process, DTSC discovered that city needed to complete a Remedial Action Plan (RAW) for the proposed roundabout area. To complete the RAW would add more time and money to the project. Kimball also pointed out that the estimated construction cost for the roundabout is $10 million. It is not in the budget at this point. An ATP grant funding could be an option.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the Resolution No. 2023-03 Approving ACTC Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Annual Report dated February 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Godde, Gonsalves, McLean, Simmons, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. Jackson summer public swimming program preparation and operation options - possible authorization to bring programs in house.
City Manager Kimball advised the previous long time pool director Martha Quinn was unable to oversee the pool operations through 2021. In 2022, ACRA stepped in and run city’s pool programs.
City received a great deal of comments to bring the programs back in house in part due to the legacy of city’s programs. Kimball said that upon a recruitment process, City found a couple of capable and dedicated individuals to run the programs. Yvonne introduced Daphne Parker,(tentatively appointed pool director ) to further advise on last year’s program and plans for this season.
Daphne Parker advised she has been a lifeguard for the past four years and mentored under Ms.
Quinnat the pool. Daphne also worked as a manager at the Jackson Pool for ACRA last year. She stated there was a lot of negative feedback regarding the operation of the pool program last year and she and Skylar Dann (another tentatively appointed pool personnel) intend to work together to return to core values at the pool with better communication. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if Skylar will be back from college for this season, and Daphne advised she will return in May.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Council expressed approval of running the programs in house.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to authorize bringing Jackson summer public swimming program back in house (run by City of Jackson) for 2023 season. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Godde, Gonsalves, McLean, Simmons, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
c. Improvement concepts for existing and/or new signs promoting Historic District as related to Design Review Committee meeting. [Mayor McLean]
Mayor McLean advised he has been in contact with the District Manager at Caltrans, and they are okay with the city utilizing the Caltrans owned property at Main Street and 49 near Davenport Properties and Chevron for beautification purposes. Steve discussed this idea with committee members at the Design Review Committee last week and advised they are working together to find mining equipment, statuary, or other items that may be used to promote these locations. Steve advised the “Parking” sign located on 88 leading up to 49 near Bank of America is also being looked at for beautification and suggested possible relocation to the City Hall building at the corner. If the parking sign stays in its current location, it may need to be updated or mining equipment could be placed near it to draw more attention. Steve also advised the Beautification Committee will be meeting at Jackson Realty on the first Thursday of each month at noon.
Councilmember Gonsalves suggested all signage follow a similar color scheme to be uniform around town, and Merzlak Signs should have the designs available.
Councilmember Stimpson advised the city sign located on the hill leading to the Vista Point on 49 was also recently sold and the new owners would like the sign removed.
Councilmember Gonsalves mentioned the hill behind Mel and Fay’s and asked Vice Mayor Simmons about creating a living wall. Vice Mayor Simmons advised spray seeding poppies and other flowers is possible, but the hill would need to be reseeded each year. While acknowledging flowers on the hill would be beautiful, he suggested using gunite instead, and Councilmember Godde agreed this is a good option.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
Item 4b
Item 4c
Item 4d
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, February 27, 2023 – 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Dalacie Blankenship, Accounting Manager
DATE: February 24, 2023
SUBJECT: Public Meeting to Consider the City’s Investment Policy
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council pass a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2023-08 approving the City’s Investment Policy for Calendar Year 2023.
DISCUSSION
The City Council is required by the California Government Code to annually consider the City’s Investment Policy at a public meeting. With approval of the investment policy, the City Manager or his designee is appointed to carry out the policy.
The City of Jackson currently invests its temporarily idle funds with the State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and CalTRUST. Investment transactions with LAIF and CalTRUST involve only transfers between LAIF or CalTRUST and the City’s checking account. Authorized personnel do not write or authorize checks or receive checks or cash involved in the investment activity.
As of December 31, 2022, the City’s investment in LAIF and CalTRUST totaled $9,493,771.71. The interest rate on LAIF investments as of December was 0.63 percent and the CalTRUST was 2.46 percent.
These rates are significantly higher than the previous years of 0.23% and 0.42%. These two types of investments are market driven and their yield rates are constantly fluctuating.
Additionally, staff reinvested the funds from previously matured CD’s into two new CD’s. Each are for $240,000.00. One is a term of 24 months at a rate of 2.85% and the other is for a term of 36 months at the rate of 3.1%. Both rates are higher than the previous rates. In the calendar year 2022, the City received $10,250.31 in interest income from this investment.
It is recommended that the Council adopt Resolution 2023-08 Investment Policy for 2023. It resembles prior policy and continues to require that the City maintain a cash level to cover 6-months expenditure.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2023-08 2023 Investment Policy
Item 4e
Resolution No. 2023-08
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Adopting the City Investment Policy
WHEREAS, the City Council has the final authority to invest surplus funds pursuant to Government Code Section 53601; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may delegate its investment authority to the City Manager (or his designee) and explicitly provide what investments the City Manager (or his designee) is or is not allowed to make in accordance with the annual investment policy; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to so delegate and adopt its Investment Policy for the 2023 calendar year to invest in authorized programs, including the Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST), the California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and certain certificates of deposits programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jackson as follows:
1. The City Manager (or his designee) is hereby appointed to carry out the investment policy as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
2. The City Manager (or his designee) shall submit periodical reports to the City Council of any and all investments pursuant to the Investment Policy.
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on the 27th day of February, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF JACKSON
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
John Georgette, City Clerk
EXHIBIT “A”
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
CITY OF JACKSON
PURPOSE:
This statement is intended to provide guidelines for the prudent investment of the City’s temporarily idle cash, and outline the policies for maximizing the efficiency of the City’s cash management system. The ultimate goal is to enhance the economic status of the City while protecting its pooled cash.
OBJECTIVE:
The city’s cash management system is designed to accurately monitor and forecast expenditures and revenues, thus enabling the City to invest funds to the fullest extent possible. The City attempts to obtain the highest yield obtainable as long as investments meet the criteria established for safety and liquidity.
SCOPE:
It is intended that this policy cover all funds and investment activities under the direct authority of the City of Jackson.
POLICIES:
General Rule: The City of Jackson operates its temporarily pooled idle cash investments under the prudent man rule (Civil Code Section 2261, et. seq.). This affords the City a broad spectrum of investment opportunities as long as the investment is deemed prudent and is allowable under current legislation of the State of California (Government Code Section 53600, et. seq.).
1. Safety: The safety and risk associated with an investment refers to the potential loss of principal, interest or a combination of these amounts. Safety is the most important criteria for deciding where and when to invest City monies.
2. Liquidity: This refers to the ability to convert the investment to cash at any time with a minimal chance of losing some portion of principal or interest.
3. Yield: This is the potential dollar earnings an investment can provide, and sometimes is described as the rate of return. Yield becomes a consideration only after the basic requirements of safety and liquidity have been met. Any investment in any security that could result in a zero interest accrual if held to maturity is prohibited.
GUIDELINES OF AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS:
1. Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF). The investment with LAIF may not, by State regulation, exceed $40 million. LAIF transactions cannot exceed fifteen (15) per month.
2. Investment Trust of California (CalTRUST). CalTRUST is a Joint Powers Authority organized pursuant to the California Joint Exercise of Powers Act.
3. United States Treasury notes, bonds, bills, or certificates of indebtedness, or those for which the faith and credit of the United States are pledged for the payment of principal and interest.
4. Federal agency or United States government-sponsored enterprise obligations, participations, or other instruments, including those issued by or fully guaranteed as to principal and interest by federal agencies or United States government-sponsored enterprises.
5. Nonnegotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally chartered bank, a bank chartered by the State of California or a foreign banking corporation authorized pursuant to Section 1756 of the California Financial Code.
6. Negotiable certificates of deposit issued by a nationally or state-chartered bank, a savings association or a federal association, a state or federal credit union, or by a federally licensed or state-licensed branch of a foreign bank.
7. Deposits of any bank or savings and loan association provided such deposits are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
INVESTMENT PROGRAMS:
The City is required to annually hold a public meeting to consider the City’s investment policy.
Previous City policy to invest all funds with the California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) and CalTRUST has been modified for the future to include other programs. It is recommended to continue holding the majority of funds in CalTRUST and LAIF to receive higher interest return and for more immediate access to funds while investing no more than 30% in other programs to achieve its fullest potential a balanced strategy.
At least quarterly, the City Council must be presented a report of City investments. The report shall also include a statement denoting the ability to meet the City’s expenditure requirement for the next six months or provide an explanation as to why sufficient money shall, or may, not be available.
The City Council currently receives a monthly “Treasurer’s Report.” The monthly report provides Council with the combined balances of the investments satisfying this policy. The monthly report also includes a statement regarding the City’s ability to meet the next six months expenditure requirements. The monthly report satisfies the Government Code’s requirement that a report be made at least on a quarterly basis.
From: Kostyrko, George N.
Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:23 AM
To: [email protected]; [email protected]
Subject: Request to appear before Jackson City Council on March 6 from the Small Business Administration to Share information with your community, residents and businesses
Attn: City of Jackson, City Manager Yvonne Kimball and City Clerk John Georgette This is George Kostyrko, your liaison for Amador County with the U.S. Small Business Administration Office (SBA) of Disaster Recovery and Resilience with an update for your community on how to access services due to a recent change in your status from contiguous county to primary county.
I am requesting to give a presentation to your city council and city on February 27 to talk about this change and what it means to the community.
Background information (and attached to share with your community) On February 22, the Federal Emergency Disaster Agency added Amador County as a primary county.
As a primary county, Amador County homeowners, renters and businesses are eligible to apply for low interest loans due to physical damage or economic injury as a result of the severe storms and flooding that began December 27, 2022.
Attached please find SBA documents for the California Winter Storms and Flooding federal disaster event.
Specifically, I would like to draw your attention to the fact sheet for information specific to qualifications for loans and loan terms as well as USDA Fact Sheet that may be of interest to your agricultural community and business.
Please share with your community as appropriate, and others who may be affected by the recent storm through any email or web posting activities, as you see fit.
It is very important for applicants to initiate an SBA application to ensure recovery options by the March 16, 2023, deadline. The Economic Injury Deadline is Oct. 16, 2023.
There is no cost or obligation, and eligibility is based on a case-by-case review for each applicant.
Please contact me via cellphone if you have questions or need more information.
George N. Kostyrko
Public Information Officer
Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience, Field Operations Center – West U.S. Small Business Administration
Cell Phone 571-455-2729
[email protected]
SBA Presentation Item 7c
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
FACT SHEET - DISASTER LOANS
CALIFORNIA Declaration #17757 & #17758
(Disaster: CA-00366)
Incident: SEVERE WINTER STORMS, FLOODING,
LANDSLIDES & MUDSLIDES
occurring: December 27, 2022 through January 31, 2023
in the California counties of: Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Sacramento, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz & Ventura; and for economic injury only in the contiguous California counties of: Alpine, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kern, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Placer, San Benito, San Francisco, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne & Yolo Application Filing Deadlines:
Physical Damage: March 16, 2023 Economic Injury: October 16, 2023 If you are located in a declared disaster area, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
What Types of Disaster Loans are Available?
• Business Physical Disaster Loans – Loans to businesses to repair or replace disaster-damaged property owned by the business, including real estate, inventories, supplies, machinery and equipment. Businesses of any size are eligible. Private, non-profit organizations such as charities, churches, private universities, etc., are also eligible. • Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – Working capital loans to help small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private, non-profit organizations of all sizes meet their ordinary and necessary financial obligations that cannot be met as a direct result of the disaster. These loans are intended to assist through the disaster recovery period.
• Home Disaster Loans – Loans to homeowners or renters to repair or replace disaster-damaged real estate and personal property, including automobiles.
What are the Credit Requirements?
• Credit History – Applicants must have a credit history acceptable to SBA. • Repayment – Applicants must show the ability to repay all loans. • Collateral – Collateral is required for physical loss loans over $25,000 and all EIDL loans over $25,000. SBA takes real estate as collateral when it is available. SBA will not decline a loan for lack of collateral, but requires you to pledge what is available.
What are the Interest Rates?
By law, the interest rates depend on whether each applicant has Credit Available Elsewhere. An applicant does not have Credit Available Elsewhere when SBA determines the applicant does not have sufficient funds or other resources, or the ability to borrow from nongovernment sources, to provide for its own disaster recovery. An applicant, which SBA determines to have the ability to provide for his or her own recovery is deemed to have Credit Available Elsewhere. Interest rates are fixed for the term of the loan. The interest rates applicable for this disaster are:
Loan Types No Credit Available
Elsewhere
Credit Available
Elsewhere
Home Loans 2.313% 4.625%
Business Loans 3.305% 6.610%
Non-Profit Organizations 2.375% 2.375%
Economic Injury Loans
Loan Types No Credit Available
Elsewhere
Credit Available
Elsewhere
Businesses & Small Agricultural Cooperatives 3.305% N/A Non-Profit Organizations 2.375% N/A
What are Loan Terms?
The law authorizes loan terms up to a maximum of 30 years. However, the law restricts businesses with credit available elsewhere to a maximum 7-year term. SBA sets the installment payment amount and corresponding maturity based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.
What are the Loan Amount Limits?
• Business Loans – The law limits business loans to $2,000,000 for the repair or replacement of real estate, inventories, machinery, equipment and all other physical losses. Subject to this maximum, loan amounts cannot exceed the verified uninsured disaster loss.
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) – The law limits EIDLs to $2,000,000 for alleviating economic injury caused by the disaster. The actual amount of each loan is limited to the economic injury determined by SBA, less business interruption insurance and other recoveries up to the administrative lending limit. EIDL assistance is available only to entities and their owners who cannot provide for their own recovery from non-government sources, as determined by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
• Business Loan Ceiling – The $2,000,000 statutory limit for business loans applies to the combination of physical, economic injury, mitigation and refinancing, and applies to all disaster loans to a business and its affiliates for each disaster. If a business is a major source of employment, SBA has the authority to waive the $2,000,000 statutory limit. • Home Loans – SBA regulations limit home loans to $200,000 for the repair or replacement of real estate and $40,000 to repair or replace personal property. Subject to these maximums, loan amounts cannot exceed the verified uninsured disaster loss.
What Restrictions are there on Loan Eligibility?
• Uninsured Losses – Only uninsured or otherwise uncompensated disaster losses are eligible. Any insurance proceeds which are required to be applied against outstanding mortgages are not available to fund disaster repairs and do not reduce loan eligibility. However, any insurance proceeds voluntarily applied to any outstanding mortgages do reduce loan eligibility. • Ineligible Property – Secondary homes, personal pleasure boats, airplanes, recreational vehicles and similar property are not eligible, unless used for business purposes. Property such as antiques and collections are eligible only to the extent of their functional value. Amounts for landscaping, swimming pools, etc., are limited. • Noncompliance – Applicants who have not complied with the terms of previous SBA loans may not be eligible. This includes borrowers who did not maintain flood and/or hazard insurance on previous SBA loans.
Note: Loan applicants should check with agencies / organizations administering any grant or other assistance program under this declaration to determine how an approval of SBA disaster loan might affect their eligibility.
Is There Help with Funding Mitigation Improvements?
If your loan application is approved, you may be eligible for additional funds to cover the cost of improvements that will protect your property against future damage. Examples of improvements include retaining walls, seawalls, sump pumps, etc. Mitigation loan money would be in addition to the amount of the approved loan, but may not exceed 20 percent of total amount of physical damage to real property, including leasehold improvements, and personal property as verified by SBA to a maximum of $200,000 for home loans. It is not necessary for the description of improvements and cost estimates to be submitted with the application. SBA approval of the mitigating measures will be required before any loan increase.
Is There Help Available for Refinancing?
• SBA can refinance all or part of prior mortgages that are evidenced by a recorded lien, when the applicant (1) does not have credit available elsewhere, (2) has suffered substantial uncompensated disaster damage (40 percent or more of the value of the property or 50% or more of the value of the structure), and (3) intends to repair the damage. • Businesses – Business owners may be eligible for the refinancing of existing mortgages or liens on real estate, machinery and equipment, up to the amount of the loan for the repair or replacement of real estate, machinery, and equipment. • Homes – Homeowners may be eligible for the refinancing of existing liens or mortgages on homes, up to the amount of the loan for real estate repair or replacement.
What if I Decide to Relocate?
You may use your SBA disaster loan to relocate. The amount of the relocation loan depends on whether you relocate voluntarily or involuntarily. If you are interested in relocation, an SBA representative can provide you with more details on your specific situation.
Are There Insurance Requirements for Loans?
To protect each borrower and the Agency, SBA may require you to obtain and maintain appropriate insurance. By law, borrowers whose damaged or collateral property is located in a special flood hazard area must purchase and maintain flood insurance. SBA requires that flood insurance coverage be the lesser of 1) the total of the disaster loan, 2) the insurable value of the property, or 3) the maximum insurance available.
Applicants may apply online, receive additional disaster assistance information and download applications at https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email [email protected] for more information on SBA disaster assistance. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services. Completed applications should be mailed to U.S. Small Business Administration, Processing and Disbursement Center, 14925 Kingsport Road, Fort Worth, TX 76155.
Three Steps
to SBA Disaster
Assistance
Loans
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If your home or business has been
damaged or destroyed by a federally
declared disaster, you may be eligible for
an SBA disaster assistance loan. These
long-term, low-interest rate loans are
available to businesses of all sizes, private
nonprofit organizations, homeowners,
and renters to repair or replace uninsured/
underinsured disaster damaged property.
1: Apply
Begin by first registering with FEMA at disasterassistance.gov or by calling (800) 621-FEMA (3362). Then apply at disasterloanassistance.sba.gov, in person at any local disaster center, or by calling our Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 to request an application by mail. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, please dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.There is no need to wait for insurance claims to settle or to receive FEMA grants or contractor estimates before applying. You are under no obligation to accept the loan if approved. 2: Application Processed
Application packages and required documents (including credit and income information) will be reviewed for completeness. Eligible applications are sent to SBA’s loss verification team and property inspections may be necessary to decide the total physical damage. A loan officer takes over your case to work with you to receive any additional information, review insurance or other recoveries, and recommend a loan amount. We strive to make loan determinations within 2–3 weeks after receiving complete application packages. 3: Loan Closure & Disbursement
Loan closing documents are prepared for your signature. After receipt of the signed documents, an initial disbursement, up to the following amounts, will be made within 5 business days: up to $25,000 for physical damage; up to $25,000 for economic injury (working capital), which can be in addition to the physical damage disbursement for eligible businesses.A case manager will work with you to answer questions and help you meet all loan conditions. The case manager schedules the disbursement of any remaining loan amount. Loan may be increased up to 20% after closing due to changing circumstances, such as unexpected repair costs or if you receive additional insurance proceeds for the same purposes.
Compare the various disaster assistance loans in the following chart to select the one that fits your situation.
BUSINESSES & NONPROFITS HOMEOWNERS & RENTERS
Physical Damage Disaster Loans
Repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets. Loans up to $2 million.
Homeowners may use loan proceeds to repair or replace a primary residence to its pre-disaster condition. Loans up to $200,000.
Damaged Personal Property Loans
N/A Homeowners or renters may use loan proceeds to repair or replace furniture, appliances, vehicles, and/or other personal property. Loans up to $40,000.
Maximum Loan Amount The maximum loan for any combination of property damage and/or economic injury is $2 million.
The maximum loan for any combination of real and personal property damage, voluntary mitigation measures, refinancing, and contractor malfeasance (wrongdoing or misconduct) is $840,000.
Can Loans Be Used to Mitigate Against Future Damage? Yes; loans can be increased by up to 20 percent of verified physical damages to add approved mitigation measures. Yes; loans can be increased by up to 20 percent of verified physical damages to add approved mitigation measures to a homeowner’s primary residence.
Interest Rates Low interest rates are fixed for the entire loan term and are set based on the date the disaster occurred. Visit http://www.disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela for current interest rates Low interest rates are fixed for the entire loan term and are set based on the date the disaster occurred. Visit http://www.disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela for current interest rates.
Maximum Loan Term Up to 30 years based upon repayment ability and SBA policy. There are no prepayment penalties.
Up to 30 years based upon repayment ability and SBA policy. There are no prepayment penalties.
For required documents, go to https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s/article/Paper-Forms
Additional Facts About Applying
Loans may be used for insurance deductibles and required building code upgrades not covered by insurance or for
relocation. It is not necessary to submit the description of upgrades and cost estimates with the application. We may refer you to FEMA’s Other Needs Assistance program if you are denied an SBA disaster assistance loan.
Rebuilding Stronger is Within Reach
Consider making mitigation building improvements to better protect your home, business, or to save lives during future disasters. You can increase disaster assistance loans up to 20 percent of the verified physical damage amount to make improvements. Generally, you have two years after loan
approval to request an increase for higher building costs, code-related upgrades or other mitigation measures. The SBA must approve the mitigation measures before loan increases.
For more information or to find a local disaster center, contact our Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955
or dial (TTY) 7-1-1.
All SBA programs and services are extended to the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. (05/2022)
CITY OF JACKSON
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
DATE: February 24, 2023
SUBJECT: Wicklow Special Plan Project NOP Comments
RECOMMENDATION
Review comment letter to the Amador County Planning Department in respondence to the Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Wicklow Way project and provide staff with authorization to execute and send.
DISCUSSION
On January 25, 2023, Amador County released the NOP of a DEIR for the Wicklow Way Specific plan (WWSP). The NOP solicits guidance from responsible trustees and involved federal agencies about the scope and content of environmental information to be included in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR). It provides an opportunity for other interested parties to provide the County information they see as being germane to the EIR for the WWSP. The last day to respond to the NOP is February 28, 2023. Once the DEIR is released in the near future, the City will have an opportunity to review it as well.
The Wicklow Way project site is located immediately west of the city limits. The WWSP proposes multiple land uses of the property, including residential, commercial, open space and public uses. Although the WWSP is a planning document and does not authorize construction, it will be used to guide future development of the Wicklow Way site. Once developed, the City of Jackson will be impacted in many ways.
Staff is preparing for a comment letter. The letter will be provided separately. At Monday’s meeting, Council is expected to review and comment on the WWSP letter, then authorize staff to submit comment to Amador County. /Attachments
Amador County WWSP Notice of Preparation
COJ draft comment letter (provided separately)
Item 7d
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 1 January 2023
NOTICE OF PREPARATION AND SCOPING MEETING
Date: January 25, 2023
To: State Clearinghouse, Responsible and Trustee Agencies, Interested Parties, and Organizations
Subject: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Wicklow Way Specific Plan
Scoping Meeting: Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. in the Board of Supervisors Chambers, County Administration Center, 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642. https://zoom.us/j/5375128983
Comment Period: January 27, 2023 through February 28, 2023 Lead Agency: Amador County
Per state law, the deadline for your response is 30-days after receipt of this notice; however, we would appreciate an earlier response, if possible. Written comments will be accepted until February 28, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Please identify a contact person and send your response to:
Contact: Chuck Beatty
Planning Director
810 Court St.
Jackson, CA 95642
Telephone: (209) 223-6380
Email: [email protected]
Purpose of Notice
Amador County (County) as the Lead Agency is preparing the Wicklow Way Specific Plan (WWSP) or Project, which is a Specific Plan governing the development of the 201-acre WWSP project area. The County has determined that the Project requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; California Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.), and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines). The County has prepared this Notice of Preparation (NOP) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15082(a) and 15375. This NOP solicits guidance from responsible, trustee, and involved federal agencies about the scope and content of environmental information to be included in the EIR related to the agencies’ statutory responsibilities. The agencies will use the County’s EIR when considering their permits or other approvals related to the Project. The NOP also provides an opportunity for other interested parties to provide the
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 2 January 2023 County information they may possess or comments on environmental issues they see as being germane to the EIR. Because the County has determined that an EIR is required for the Project, pursuant to Section 15060(d) of the CEQA Guidelines, preparation of an Initial Study is not required and therefore one has not been prepared.
The purpose of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is to inform decision-makers and the general public of the environmental effects of a project that an agency may implement or approve. The EIR process is intended to provide information sufficient to evaluate a project and its potential for significant impacts on the environment, to examine methods of reducing adverse impacts, and to consider alternatives to the project.
The EIR for the proposed project will be prepared and processed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended. In accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the EIR will include the following:
• A summary of the project;
• A project description;
• A description of the existing environmental setting, environmental impacts, and mitigation measures for the project;
• Alternatives to the project as proposed; and
• Environmental consequences, including (a) any significant environmental effects which cannot be avoided if the project is implemented; (b) any significant irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources; (c) the growth inducing impacts of the proposed project; and (d) cumulative impacts.
Project Location and Setting
The 201-acre WWSP site lies in unincorporated Amador County, immediately west of the Jackson city limits, and one mile south of the City of Sutter Creek. The Project Site is south of Highway 88 and approximately one mile west of the Highway 88 and Highway 49 intersection in the Martell Regional Service Center area of the County. The Project Site is undeveloped and contains grass lands, oak woodland, and drainage areas, including tributaries to Rock Creek. The WWSP site slopes downward to both the east and west and rages in elevation from approximately 1,500 feet above mean sea level in the east portion of the site to 1,400 feet in the south portion of the site. The property is County-owned. Refer to Figure 1 for the regional location, Figure 2 for an aerial photograph of the Project Site and vicinity, and Figure 3 for the topography of the Project Site.
Wicklow Way abuts the Project Site on the northwest and provides a main entrance into the Project area from Highway 88. Existing commercial uses are also located to the north. Residential uses abut the eastern boundary, as does Argonaut High School. Open grazing land is located to the east, west, and south. Lands south and west of the Project Site are undeveloped. The project site is currently used for grazing.
Project Description
The WWSP is the primary land use, policy, and regulatory document used to guide the overall development of the 201-acre site. The WWSP establishes a development framework for land use, circulation, utilities and services, resource protection, and implementation. All subsequent development projects and related activities are required to be consistent with the WWSP.
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 3 January 2023 The proposed WWSP land use designations are summarized in Table 1 and shown on Figure 4.
Table 1: Land Use Summary
Land Use Designation Applied Zoning
District Acres % of Total Acres Units % of Total Units
Residential
LDR Low Density Residential PD-R1 41.1 20% 280 40%
MDR Medium Density
Residential PD-R2 27.6 14% 220 31%
HDR High Density
Residential PD-R3 9.0 4% 200 29%
Subtotal 77.7 39% 700 100.00%
Commercial/Office
CC Community Commercial PD-CC 12.0 6%
PQ/P Civic Center PQ/P 12.4 6%
Subtotal 24.4 12%
Open Space and Public
OS Open Space OS 53.7 27%
PR Parks and Recreation PR 10.0 5%
Subtotal 63.7 32%
PQ/P
Electric Substation
Sewer Lift Station
Fire Station
Wastewater Treatment
Elementary School
Major Streets
PQ/P 1.0
1.0 2.6
9.7 8.8
12.9 Subtotal 36.0 17%
Total 201.8 100.0% 700 100.0%
As shown on Table 1, the WWSP would provide a potential new County administrative offices/civic center, and a total of 700 residential units with a range of densities on approximately 80 acres that would accommodate approximately 1,800 residents. Proposed land uses also include approximately 26 acres for community commercial and civic uses; 46 acres of open space; 6.9 acres for parks and recreation; and 42 acres for public uses. To preserve options, the land use plan assumes a 9.7-acre site for an onsite wastewater treatment plant, should it be needed in the future. The Community Commercial (CC) land use designation provides a broad range of neighborhood serving retail goods and services, such as grocery stores, restaurants, and offices. The Open Space (OS) land use designation is intended to preserve and protect Rock Creek and its intermittent tributaries, and oak woodlands. The Parks and Recreation (PR) land use designation is applied to a combination of planned active and passive recreation facilities. The
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 4 January 2023 Public/Quasi Public (PQ/P) land use designation provides community serving uses such as civic, education, public services, and utilities.
Specific Plan Vision
The vision for the Wicklow Way Specific Plan (WWSP) is to create a new community that meets or exceeds the County’s development standards through amenities and services and distinguishes itself through an efficient design and development pattern. Once developed, the WWSP makes connections between existing commercial, residential, and school uses. These connections include the creation of urban land uses, expansion of open space preserves, new circulation linkages, and connections via a pedestrian and bicycle network. In addition to advancing the County’s efforts to meet its fair share obligation of the region’s housing needs, the WWSP demonstrates an emerging approach to development which results in a more efficient use of land, with higher densities and significant open space preservation.
The land use plan for WWSP includes a diversity of housing types, compact design, a local-serving community commercial node with office and business professional uses, efficient vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle circulation, resource conservation and proximate access to parks and open space. The residential component on the eastern side of the WWSP area allows opportunities for students to walk to the adjacent Argonaut High School.
It should be noted that no specific development is proposed and no developer is participating in the project at this time. The specific plan will establish land uses. The buildout of the plan area is expected to be a 20- year timeframe. At the time specific development is proposed additional entitlements, design review, and potential additional environment review will be required.
Potential Environmental Effects
The EIR will describe existing environmental resources and current conditions in the WWSP area, evaluate the environmental impacts of implementing the WWSP, and, where applicable, identify feasible mitigation measures to reduce or avoid significant environmental impacts. The EIR will also evaluate alternatives to the Project that meet most of the project objectives, are feasible, and reduce at least one significant impact of the Project. The analysis will focus on the reasonably foreseeable direct and indirect physical environmental impacts that could result from implementation of the WWSP.
Aesthetics Land Use and Planning
Agricultural Resources Mineral Resources
Air Quality Noise
Biological Resources Population and Housing
Cultural Resources Public Services
Energy Recreation
Geology, Soils, and Seismicity Transportation
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Tribal Cultural Resources
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Utilities and Service Systems Hydrology and Water Quality Wildfire
Potential Environmental Impacts of the Project
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 5 January 2023 The EIR will identify significant environmental effects anticipated to result from implementation of the Proposed Project. These effects may pertain to: (1) conformance with existing plans and policies of Amador County, (2) transportation; (3) sensitive biological species and habitats; (4) construction-related air quality and greenhouse gas emissions; (5) historic and archaeological resources; (6) construction-related noise; (7) aesthetics; and (8) wildfire.
The EIR will evaluate possible alternatives to the proposed project, including the No Project Alternative.
The alternative discussion will focus on those alternatives that could feasibly accomplish most of the basic purposes of the project while also avoiding or substantially lessening one or more of the significant effects.
Project Approvals
For the purposes of CEQA, the term “Responsible Agency” includes all public agencies other than the Lead Agency which have discretionary approval power over the project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15381).
Discretionary approval power may include such actions as issuance of a permit or authorization.
The following are specific County, State, and federal entitlements that must be granted prior to approval and/or implementation of the WWSP.
▪ Adoption of a Water Supply Assessment
▪ Adoption of a General Plan Amendment
▪ Adoption of the WWSP and Design Guidelines by Amador County ▪ Certification of the EIR by Amador County
▪ Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan by Amador County ▪ Approval of Development Agreements by Amador County
▪ Approval of Large Lot Tentative and Final Subdivision Maps by Amador County ▪ Approval of Small Lot Tentative and Final Subdivision Maps by Amador County ▪ Design Review by Amador County
▪ Planned Development Approval by Amador County
▪ Approval of Lot Line Adjustments by Amador County
▪ Approval of Engineering Improvement Plans by Amador County ▪ Approval of Conditional Use Permits by Amador County
▪ Approval of Grading Plans by Amador County
▪ Approval of a water supply
▪ Approval of wastewater treatment plant capacity including potential for a new onsite wastewater treatment plant.
▪ Army Corps of Engineers - Clean Water Act Section 404 Permit for fill of wetlands and/or waters of the U.S.
▪ United States Fish and Wildlife Service Consultation for potential impacts to federally listed species in accordance with the Federal Endangered Species Act and Agreements pursuant to Section 7 of the Federal Endangered Species Act
▪ State Historic Preservation Office – Consultation regarding impacts to historic properties in accordance with Section 106 of the Nation Historic Preservation Act. May be necessary should Federal Permitting be required for the Proposed Project.
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 6 January 2023 ▪ Regional Water Quality Control Board – Central Valley Region – 401 Water Quality Certification, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permit for stormwater and/or wastewater, and Master Reclamation Permit for Recycled Water ▪ State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water - Public/Community Water System Permit
▪ California Department of Fish and Wildlife – Section 1600 Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement and consultation related to potential impacts to state listed species and species of concern
Public Review Period
The Notice of Preparation is being circulated for public review and comment for a period of 30 days beginning January 27, 2023. Written comments will be accepted by Amador County through 5:00 p.m. on February 28, 2023. Comments must be mailed to Chuck Beatty at the above address, or emailed to:
[email protected].
The Notice of Preparation is available for review during normal business hours at the following location:
▪ Amador County Planning Department at 810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642 Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. If reasonable accommodation is needed, call the Planning Department at (209) 223-6380.
Scoping Meeting
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21083.9(a)(2), scoping meetings are required for projects that may have statewide, regional, or area-wide environmental impacts. The County has determined that this Project meets this threshold. Therefore, to provide the public and regulatory agencies an opportunity to ask question and submit comments on the scope of the EIR, a scoping meeting will be held during the NOP review period. The scoping meeting will solicit input from the public and public agences regarding the scope and content of the environmental impacts to be addressed in the Draft EIR.
At the meeting, a brief presentation will provide an overview of the Proposed Project and the CEQA process.
After the presentation, oral comments from the agencies and public about the Proposed Project will be received. Comment forms will also be available for those who wish to submit written comments during the meetings, as well as throughout the 30-day NOP review period.
The public scoping meeting will be held on the following date and location:
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
Board of Supervisors Chamber
County Administrative Center
810 Court Street
Jackson, CA 95642
In addition, the public scoping meeting will be accessible virtually using the following link:
https://zoom.us/j/5375128983
Notice of Preparation Wicklow Way Specific Plan 7 January 2023 This scoping meeting information will also be published in the Ledger Dispatch newspaper, and is available on the County’s website: https://www.amadorgov.org/departments/planning/current-projects/wicklow-wayspecific-plan.
Your views and comments on how the project may affect the environment are welcomed, and will be used to identify the range of actions, alternatives, mitigation measures, and significant effects to be analyzed in the EIR.
Please contact the Amador County Planning Department at 209-223-6380 or [email protected] if you have any questions about the environmental review process for the proposed Wicklow Way Specific Plan.
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CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, February 27, 2023 – 7:00 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
Date: February 24, 2023
Agenda Item #7e: Current active grant list.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive an update on active grants.
DISCUSSION:
The City is maintaining a long list of grant funded projects. As of December 31, 2022, the award total is over $17 million. Many of the city’s capital improvement projects are relying on grant funding, such as Sutter St. Extension (design phase) and South Ave. bridge replacement. Grants also fund crucial services including homeless outreach, and mandatory policies, such as the General Plan Update. One grant that we are still waiting for state review is Clean Water funding to assist with water reservoir improvement, which will have critical impacts on city services (and customer rates). We initiated the application 2.5 years ago (and are still waiting).
This list is to help inform Council of the status of some very important projects that the City is working on. Given the City’s general fund being over $4 million, this grant amount is quite impressive.
Attachment:
Grant list
Item 7e
City of Jackson
City Manager/ proj_grants
No. Grant Name Project DISCRIPTION
Original
AWARD amount
(reimburse
funds unless
Adjusted
AWARD amount
(as of 12.23.2022)
LOCAL
PORTION (IF
EST COST EXCEEDS,
FUNDING Agency
COUNTRACT/
Award DATE
ACTION
SOURCE
EST.
COMPLETION
DATE
Expenditures
as of
12/31/2022
FUND #
/GL
MILESTONE
STATUS
1 TRANSPORTATION_Sutter St. Extension/ Roundabout (Alt 3 a) Sutter St. Extension/ Roundabout
(Alt. 3 a)
$ 9 ACTC
a
Phase I. reviewing of pas
docs
review organziation 20 years docs,
provivde design alternative $ 49,500.00 $ 49,500.00 N/A ACTC COMPLETED $ 49,500.00 460 completed b
Phase 2.
design/environment
on contract w. GHD (additional
services by others) $ 681,235.20 $ 681,235.20 N/A ACTC 9/13/2021 council mtg 10/?/2022;
delayed- June
2023
$ 728,994.08
460
CEQA/Mitigated
Negative Declaration
comments; comply w.
c Phase 3. construction cost estimate $10million $ 10,000,000.00 $ 10,000,000.00 uncommitted RTP/ACTC total
@$12,800,000
2 HSIP (Highway Safety
Improvement Project)
adding LIGHTING improvement on
SR 49 bt intersections SR49/SR88
and French Bar
$ 199,300.00 $ 199,300.00 TBD CALTrans, city 12/20/2018 CalTrans
award ltr until complete? 435
envio &ROW done;
Encroachment permit
w Caltrans; PGE
a design design where to add lights and how $ 35,500.00 $ 35,500.00 exceedING federal project 12/20/2019 CalTrans
PSA, city
reso2019 32
8/21/2021 $ 29,004.52
issued schedule in
2/2021
b contruction TBD tbd tbd year 2023
3 LEAP (Local Early Action
Planning)
SB743 implementation/ traffic model
to use for GP circulation Element $ 65,000.00 $ 65,000.00 N/A
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING
AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
12/20/2020
STATE:20-
LEAP-15042
6/30/2024
266
OK
4 SB2 - General Plan
general plan update & env impacct
report (LAND USE element,
CIRCULATION,OPEN SPACE,
CONSERVATION, SAFETY,
NOISE)
160,000.00 $ 160,000.00 $ $175,000+adm GRANT 19‐PGP‐13594 Feb./Mar.
2020; 1.2021
(De NoVo)
HCD:2.2020;
CITY
CONT:7.202
0; REV
AGT:12.2023
12.31.2023 $ 68,578.65
267
good. initial outreach
&survey done,
assessment plan
under review. DRAFT
EIR/anticipate done by
PSPS-SAFETY CalOES 6.30.2022 $35,000
5 CDBG-CV2 266,335.00 $ 266,335.00 $ N/A HCD 12.31.2023 466
utility arrearage program 8,922.58 $ GF for
flyers staff
$ 8,922.58
civic center roof, ceiling&interior 257,412.42 $ n/a servcie for a year after records 5 years
6 Park Per Capita PROP 68 PER CAPITA:outlay 177,952.00 $ 177,952.00 $ 44,488 $ DEPT. PARK &
REC;MATCHING CITY
(20% PROJECT COST)
8.21.2021 DPR
DPR
CONTRACT 6.30.2024 $ 112,911.63
467
reimbursement to be
processed. contract
done. Preliminary
KW roof $20,000+5,000Peckvich BR $50,000+12,500detert park/scout hut parking $107,952+26,989 parking lot pave
done
7 Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG)
Oro De Amador - site investigation/
RAW and RDIP 320,000.00 $ 320,000.00 $ N/A DTSC July 6,2022 ECRG-2021-
00962 30-Jun-24 $ 26,693.23
470
scope amended, quarterly reports,
Geocon contract,
8 HAPP r2- shower. vehicle homeless outreach-clean haven, vehicle $ 177,906.00 $ 177,906.00 N/A US Dept of Housing and Urban Development 9.15.2021 CoC via
ATCAA:21-
HHAP-1
6.30.2026 $ 175,665.00
464
fund exhausted.
contract 9.2?.2021;
shower unit
purchased/ truck
purchased - reimburs
FY22_23 grants_active Page 1
City of Jackson
City Manager/ proj_grants
9 HHAP R3 Homelessness street outreach 547,500.00 $ 547,500.00 $ N/A U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT
pending 12.31.2024 $ 4,747.34
10 Bridge grants (federal
aid) French Bar, Pitt St. & South Ave. varies varies N/A a
SOUTH AVE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
LOCAL HIGHWAY BRIDGE
PROGRAM 1,164,000.00 $ 1,164,000.00 $
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (Caltrans)
CEDA No.
20.205 $ 913,328.39
Plans, specifications,
and estimates 35%
complete.
b PITT STREET BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT
LOCAL HIGHWAY BRIDGE
PROGRAM
676,000.00 $ 860,000.00 $ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
CEDA No.
20 206
$ 735,243.75 PSE 35% done,
const in 2025
c
FRENCH BAR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
LOCAL HIGHWAY BRIDGE
PROGRAM 775,300.00 $ 875,300.00 $
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION
CEDA No.
20.207 $ 865,166.13
PSE 95% complete,
if funding availlable,
then owners grant
ROE; hope to
11 Fire Safer grant STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND
EMERGENCY STAFF
451,927.00 $ 451,927.00 $ N/A Department of Homeland
Security
10.2019 CEDA No.
97 083
6.30.2023 $ 350,000.00
12 American Rescue Plan
CORONAVIRUS LOCAL FISCAL RECOVERY
FUND: NEU 1,157,831.00 $ 1,157,831.00 $ N/A
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
TREASURY
CEDA No.
21.027
12.31.2024;
12.31.2026
n/a
obligated $313,326.63
street sweeper -jan 23
2023
13 Supplemental
Enviromental Projects
SEP's for sewer penality R5-2021-
0503
203,580.00 $ 203,580.00 $ 67,860 $ City of Jackson,Caltrans, Constr
6.14.2021 246
a lateral 67,860.00 $ 6.30.2023 $ 29,000.00 $39,454.59 obligated for Main St sewer;
b sliplining 135,720 $ 3.1.2024
14 water reservior grant
APPLY
assessing scope and waiting for state
review
TBD TBD PASSING THRU n/a
15 sewer CLEANWATER sewer collection upgrade, sewer plant small improvemen
TBD TBD UNKNOWN REGIONAL BOARD
WATER/WW 469 app in for review;
16 Sutter Street Drainage
new strom drainage system
intersection Sutter/Vogan Toll,tie into
existing city drain across hwy out by
230,000 $ partner: DTSC / CofJ On going DTSC lead Jun-23 n/a partnership formed, CEQA done, waiting
for bid
total grants $ 17,108,866.20 $ 17,392,866.20 $4,132,755.30 FY22_23 grants_active Page 2