CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON July 10th, 2023
CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Max Godde, Council Member Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Yvonne Kimball, City Manager Bob Stimpson, Council Member Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
ABSENT: None Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Administrative Assistant
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:31p.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 July 10h, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. 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.
Steve Oneto - Noticing Council of his new business "Mr. Clean Binz". Handed out flyers to Council, interested in earning City's business (cleaning garbage cans, dumpsters, pressure washing city vehicles).
Councilmember Gonsalves advised to contact City Hall to start discussion with PW Supt. Or City Manager to bring it back to council for approval, if interested.
3. 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.
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Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated July 10", 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmembe Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
a. Approval of the June 26, 2023 Meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $272,500.43. c. Approval of Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $390,504.89. d. Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for June 2023. e. Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for June 2023. f. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for June 2023. g. Resolution No. 2023-25 Accepting The Completion of Public Improvements for the Jackson Community Pool Resurfacing Project and Filing a Notice of Completion and Authorizing Recordation Therefore.
h. Acknowledgement of a Letter of Support to Amador County "Safe Streets for All" grant application.
[Item 3i removed from Consent Calendar and added to Discussion Calendar] i. Possible approval to extend the Jackson City Pool public swim season to August 27th, 2023 for weekends only after the regularly scheduled closing date of August 12th, 2023.
4. 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 -Sutter Street Drainage Project- had positive meetings with DTSC and couple property owners last week to gain access for the head wall and piping on their properties- hope to begin in August. Civic Center project is continuing with a couple change orders, but overall going well and keeping costs down. Paving project on Vukovich and Hoffman failed- results from core samples are pending review- will be working with the engincer and contractor George Reed to get it fixed. Councilmember Godde and Vice Mayor Simmons asked for a few additional specifics on failing at Vukovich/Hoffman and were provided additional details. Supt Wilder advised of mine tailing concerns when there are new underlay paving projects, which cannot be overlooked.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - July 3d festivities went well, no major issues (only one arrest, not fireworks related), no major fires, few aerials but unable to locate upon investigation- they will be doing a debrief with Lions Club, especially concerning vendors at Detert Park. Officer Patrick Harmon has left the City to work for San Juaquin County. Oral boards for three applicants were completed last Friday and pending backgrounds to fill open positions soon. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about plans for Officer Walshaw's position, and Chief Mynderup advised there may be some retirees interested in the motorcycle program. Detective Doug Grey submitted his resignation and will be leaving the end of the month as well. Discussions with City Manager Kimball about potentially hiring a full time July 10"h, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Detective to address the increase in sexual assaults and child abuse investigations that would otherwise take time off the streets for other officers.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback - July 3° events went well, no fires/incidents. There was a small fire last week at Oro De Amador in an area of anticipated concern but was contained within the fire line.
Engineer Jesse Digirolamo is currently out on worker's compensation due to knee injury from a fire hose coming off a fire engine (approx, three weeks).
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - No report.
City Manager, Yvonne Kimball - Introduced Planning Consultant Susan Peters to present on a couple items.
Susan Peters, Planning Consultant - Planning Commission is meeting next Monday for a Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Impact Report that was prepared on the General Plan, to solicit comments.
No action to be taken. She has been working on the potential annexation of the Kennedy Mine properties with Roxanne Chamberlain with the Amador Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), specifically addressing the inclusion of island properties and property owner agreement.
5. 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 - No meetings. Hosted her annual 3d of July party. Has been in discussion with the manager at the National Hotel about some upcoming ideas.
Councilmember Godde - Attended the soft opening of the National Hotel restaurant/bar (along with most council members) and the food samples were really good. Councilmember Gonsalves advised the full menu is now ready and they are open seven days a week.
Councilmember Stimpson - No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Helped out with the kids' activities on Aimee Field at the Lions Club July 3rd Fireworks Event.
Mayor McLean - Attended an ACT meeting; Attended the Amador Transit Committee meeting; Met with Keith Sweet re: the pickleball courts (along with Councilmember Godde).
6. 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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[Item 3i, from Consent Calendar above]
3i. Possible approval to extend the Jackson City Pool public swim season to August 27th, 2023 for weekends only after the regularly scheduled closing date of August 12th, 2023.
Pool Director Daphne Parker advised the pool has been very successful this year, swim lessons (public and private) have been going great, and daily admissions are high on hot days (in the hundreds). Pool Director Parker requested consent to extend the pool season for two more weekends (August 19th, 20th, ', 26, and 27"). She has six to eight lifeguards willing to work those weekends after school starts, and she has cleared it with Asst. PW Supt. Trevor Hoaas. She expressed it would be a great transition period for Jackson Elementary school kids while returning to school and still being able to enjoy the pool during a couple more weekends while it is hot in August. Councilmember Gonsalves advised she has often thought of extending the pool dates as well. Daphne advised PW will need time to replace pool filters between the pool season and the start of HS Water Polo, so two weekends would be the most they can extend.
Motion to approve extending the Jackson City Pool public swim season to August 27", 2023 for weekends only after the regularly scheduled closing date of August 12", 2023 on July 10th, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
a. Public Hearing - Resolution No. 2023-23 FY 21/22 development impact fee annual report adoption.
City Manager Yvonne Kimball advised this is expected to be an annual item. For new construction, the city collects a group of impact fees to mitigate impact due to growth, and this report studies the fund balances for future programs as of June 30th, 2022. Yvonne introduced consultant Dino Serafini of Michael Baker International.
Dino Serafini advised the State law requires the annual impact fee report be heard in a Public Hearing and be available to the public for review. City spent approximately $21k in park-in-leiu funds with a continuation in purchase of communications for police vehicles. There is a healthy balance in the fund, approximately $4.5 million.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received none.
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing.
Thornton Consolo spoke during public comment about numerous concerns against the school consolidation (related to Item B in discussion calendar). Mayor McLean responded and advised the Amador County Transportation Commission attorneys are working hard to get the school district to meet all requirements, including an environmental impact report.
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City Manager Yvonne Kimball provided additional information for the Annual Report regarding Future Projects. The Creek Walk, Sutter Street Extension Project, and Parking Configuration or a circulation study for future traffic can partially be funded through the impact fee as well. The park-in- lieu and ECRG grant can be used to fund the Oro De Amador future development and has been used for studies on this project. Some of the swimming pool improvements can be taken out of the park-in- lieu impact fees as well.
Mayor requests a motion and closes Public Hearing.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-23 FY 21/22 development impact fee annual report on July 10%, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
b. Discussion and possible direction regarding Amador School District's Notice of Preparation for the School Closure/Consolidation Program.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received none.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments. Steve Oneto commented in opposition to the school consolidation, citing traffic concerns. He requested speed tables and sidewalks to be installed.
City Manager Yvonne Kimball advised Council that Planning Consultant Susan Peters is handling the City response to the school's Notice of Preparation. Susan Peters advised the school district was remanded to address CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) concerns, and to send a project description of what they intend to do with consolidation to all responsible agencies. City of Jackson is to provide comments on what should be in the environmental impact report. Susan compiled information from each of the City department heads in order to compose the City response, included in this council packet for review. Susan advised any additional concerns from council or the public brought up today will be incorporated into the response. c. Review and possible award of FY 23/24 TOT Grants with recommendations from the Advisory Committee.
Yvonne Kimball advised an RFP for request for TOT funds was posted, eight applications were received and reviewed by the Advisory committee for recommendation, and all applications were recommended for approval. Amador Council of Tourism missed the deadline for application and was not reviewed by the Advisory Committee but has been added to this agenda to be considered under discussion item (d).
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Councilmember Gonsalves (who is on the TOT Advisory Committee) advised the committee was comfortable with approving all of the applications, with a stipulation on one application. State Farm request would be approved with the stipulation that July 10th, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
only Jackson is advertised on the sign. Gonsalves advised the $30k amount is outdated and Advisory Committee recommends full funding of the $55,129 requested.
Lucy Hackett and Linda Hein of Baker Street West thanked Council for approval of their TOT request.
They advised they are an event venue and bring tourists from all over the world for dinner mystery theatre, Victorian plays, live audience radio shows, afternoon private party consultations, Mr. Holmes dramatic readings, and zoom sessions as well. Jackson was also recently featured in a film that has been seen by Sherlockians all over the world, also shown on YouTube.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to award FY 23/24 TOT Grants as recommended by the Advisory Committee to all seven applicants for a grand total of $55,129 on July 10', 2023. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: Nonc
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
d. Consideration of TOT/Measure E 2023-24 Grant Fund Request from Amador Council of Tourism [requested by Councilmember Godde].
Dale Horner of the Amador Council of Tourism advised they are requesting $5k they typically request each year to assist with marketing/advertising costs promoting tourism. Holiday promotions are fairly specific to Jackson, especially Christmas Delights, Wagon Train, and Argonaut Mine. Dale advised they would like to connect with Council more regarding their objectives and needs throughout the year, as it relates to tourism and Main Street.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Councilmember Godde advised he attends most of the Amador Council of Tourism's meetings and it is a well-run machine, which he supports.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the FY 23/24 TOT Grant funds to the Amador Council of Tourism for $5000 as requested. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m.
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8. CLOSED SESSION.
• Public Employment pursuant to Government Code 54957. Title: Interim City Manager • Conference With Labor Negotiators
Agency designated representatives: Steve McLean; Josh Nelson Unrepresented employee: Interim City Manager
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on July 24, 2023.
ATTEST:
Lon Feargello 8/11/23
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved