CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
JACKSON June 1, 2023
CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Yvonne Kimball, City Manager Bob Stimpson, Council Member Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
ABSENT: Carleen Kirkpatrick, Administrative Assistant
Max Godde, Council Member
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 2:02 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATION
Remembering Former Fire Chief, Mark Morton (reading of a council proclamation). Mayor McLean read the Proclamation aloud and presented a signed copy to Mark Morton's wife. Photos were taken with council, Morton's family, and Jackson Fire Department personnel.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda date June I"', 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godde
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor McLean asked for public comment and received none.
3. 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.
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a. Update, discuss, and possibly approve the French Bar Bridge replacement project construction contract award to Westcon Construction Corp. (Continued from the May 22nd Council meeting.)
City Manager Yvonne Kimball advised this project went to bid and Caltrans had allotted $2.7 million for the project grant. The only bid received was from Weston Construction Corp for higher than the allotted amount. Staff and Council concern was regarding the cost overrun of about $2 million dollars and additional construction costs. The city would need over $4 million up front costs to be reimbursed later from Caltrans for this project. Kimball, the city engineer, and a Caltrans representative had a meeting to discuss options, and agreed the contract needs to be awarded now. If put off, the city will be in the same position in a few months with increased costs. The option to not do the project was also discussed, but the city would have to return nearly $1 million dollars spent on the project already to Caltrans. The recommendation is to proceed with awarding the bid to Westcon. The city engineer is prepared to submit paperwork to get the funding from Caltrans as soon as possible. Caltrans explained there are three opportunities for additional funding and are confident it will be granted. At the suggestion of Councilmember Gonsalves, Kimball was able to get an email from Caltrans (attached in the packet), which states we should be able to get our reimbursement in time (by February expected). Mayor McLean stated that is good to hear and acknowledged the project may cost more if they put off the award. Vice Mayor Simmons agreed. Simmons asked if the overrun would be $800,000, and Kimball clarified it will be closer to $2 million. Kimball advised the City applied for this funding 12 years ago and we are committed to finish the project with the $1 million already spent.
City Engineer Frank Whitmore with WA advised that awarding the project is a milestone.
Once you go to construction, you are at the highest priority for additional funds. Caltrans advised they want to see as many projects completed as possible, so they give out the money to the smaller projects (like this one) first. Mayor McLean asked the time frame to complete the project once the bid is awarded. Whitmore advised the goal is to complete it by the end of the year. Councilmember Gonsalves asked if South Avenue is expected to complete in 2025, and Whitmore confirmed. Mayor McLean advised, based on diagrams from the last meeting, the bridge appears to have a wider grade where it was plugged up last year. Whitmore confirmed the opening will be bigger. Councilmember Gonsalves asked if the numerous subcontractors on this job are still ready to go, and Whitmore advised as of last week they were.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Virginia Manner inquired if any local subcontractors are being used for this bridge project, such as Campbell Construction or Jason's. Councilmember Stimpson stated he appreciated her question.
Frank Whitmore advised there are no local subcontractors (possibly one from Stockton). Vice Mayor Simmons advised everyone local probably already has their summer booked.
Councilmember Gonsalves pointed out that George Reed is listed as a subcontractor on this project and has done a lot of work in this county, and Vice Mayor Simmons advised Reed employs a lot of locals.
Mayor requests a motion.
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Motion to approve award of the French Bar Bridge replacement project construction contract to Westcon Construction Corporation for $4,539,972.00 on June I, 2023 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godde
ABSTAIN: None
City Manager Kimball shared with Council that funds to demolish 415 South Avenue have been approved through Caltrans, and the city will be eliminating the public nuisance it poses. City purchased this house awhile back to make room for the South Avenue bridge project. Our senior engineer submitted another request to Caltrans and it was finally approved last week.
Councilmember Gonsalves asked if the demo will incorporate a controlled burn as training for the Fire Department, and Kimball advised it cannot be burned due to some of the materials present in the house pose a danger to the public. Frank Whitmore advised this job will go out to bid within the next couple weeks.
b. Approval of Special Events Application for Lions Club July 3 Fireworks and festivities.
Admin Assistant Kirkpatrick advised of the staff meeting held last week to review details related to the Lions Club Annual July 3° Fireworks show and festivities. Lions Club has decided not to operate the snack shack and will oversee Amador Little League's operation of the snack shack. No other vendors will be allowed at the event, other than a small Jamba Juice pop-up overseen by the Lions Club. City will make efforts to inform the public of the events, details, and that no vendors will be allowed by posting a flyer on the website and other locations. Kirkpatrick directed council to the flyer included on the final page of the agenda packet. Councilmember Stimpson inquired about why Jamba Juice is the only vendor allowed, and Vice Mayor Simmons advised they partner with Little League and Lions Club.
Kirkpatrick confirmed
PW Supt. Wilder advised Amador Little League has already purchased items to operate the snack shack and there is not enough time to conduct an RFP for other interested organizations this year. Next year, we can consider opening up snack shack operations for other interested youth organizations.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the Special Events application for Lions Club July 3 Fireworks and Festivities on June 1", 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godde
ABSTAIN: None
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4. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 2:27 p.m.
ATTEST:
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John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approve