Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, November 27, 2023 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Teleconference Line: 1-650-419-1505
Meeting ID/Access Code: 320482990
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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. 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.
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. a. Approval of the November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $347,230.57. c. Acknowledgment and possible approval of Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting Dates for 2024.
d. Resolution No. 2023-40 obligation of the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Fund.
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.
5. 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.
6. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Discussion regarding request for street lights on French Bar Road at the new bridge. b. Discussion and possible reduction of contract lease amount with chosen bidder for the Oro de Amador Cattle Pasture.
c. Discussion regarding city employee salaries and conducting a salary study.
Jackson City Council Agenda Monday, November 27, 2023
2 7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Regular meeting adjournment.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
November 29, 2023 1:30 pm Economic Development Committee Meeting December 11, 2023 7:00 pm City Council Meeting
December 13, 2023 10:00 am Cemetery Committee Meeting (TBD) December 18, 2023 6:30 pm Planning Commission Meeting (TBD) UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICES:
November 23-24, 2023 In observance of Thanksgiving Holiday December 25-26, 2023 In observance of Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Holiday Posted: City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 13, 2023
Mayor and Council Members
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
ABSENT:
Bob Stimpson, Council Member
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:
Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager/Police Chief
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:30 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 November 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
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.
Thornton Consolo – Expressed concerns regarding the school consolidation, lack of County assistance, and the estimated time of completion for the roundabout on Hoffman in light of the increase in students/parents that will be commuting to the Argonaut High School campus. Hoffman Street is in disrepair. He requested a non-defective EIR with a traffic study to address the traffic, parking, and pedestrian access to the high school post-consolidation. Vice Mayor Simmons advised he sent the School Board meeting recording to Consolo’s email for review. The Draft EIR is complete and will be released with a three-month period to submit responses. Mayor McLean advised the City of Jackson has already submitted a response.
Item 3a
November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
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. a. Approval of the October 23, 2023 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Payroll Expenditure Report in amount of $344,184.47. c. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $257,527.89. d. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for August 2023.
e. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for October 2023. f. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for October 2023. g. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for October 2023. h. Resolution No. 2023-39 Authorization of CalRecycle Grant Application.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated November 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
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 – Public Works is setting up for Christmas Delights and expect a Christmas tree to be delivered this week from Woodland Expansion. Some creek work will begin near the end of Placer Drive by the Timber Ridge Apartments tomorrow, along with the corner of Hwy 49 and South Avenue. This is done every year but the creek fills up again quickly. The water leak near Amador Plaza was in the fire line and not the City’s, the property owner was advised. He has a meeting with Bennett Engineering this Thursday to discuss planning for the grant funded water reservoir project. Mayor McLean inquired about the drain on South Avenue and there is no update at this time.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback – The Fire Department will be participating in the Sutter Amador Hospital’s first mass evacuation drill this Thursday between 1pm-4pm to prepare for an uncontrolled wildland fire scenario. He requested contact information for Christmas Delights to connect regarding the Studebaker and Santa plans. Mayor McLean advised it is Sasha Gareau and will provide contact information.
Interim City Manager/Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – The Police Department assisted with the Veteran’s Day parade over the weekend on Saturday and all went smoothly, staff doing an excellent job.
PD will also attend the Sutter Amador Hospital evacuation drill this Thursday with Fire. PD is preparing to assist on Christmas Delights (Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving).
November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
City Attorney, Josh Nelson – No report.
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 – Attended the Veteran’s Day parade over the weekend.
Councilmember Godde – Attended the Cemetery Committee and there will be another clean-up this Saturday the 18th from 10AM-12PM. On 10/8/23 he attended an informative Native American Cultural Awareness workshop in Jackson. Wednesday there will be a Turkey Drive at the Cost Less parking lot from 6AM-6PM, donate a turkey or a $20.
Councilmember Stimpson – Absent.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Attended the ACRA meeting and School Board meeting last week. He forwarded an email of the meeting with pertinent information pertaining to Jackson starting at approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes. He plans to get together with PW Supt Wilder and other involved City staff to discuss.
Mayor McLean – Attendance at the following: Economic Development Committee meeting (10/25), Amador County Transportation Committee meeting and Amador County Transit Commission meeting (11/2), South Avenue meeting with PW Supt Wilder/staff and the Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Laughton Ranch (11/8), Beautification Committee meeting (11/9), and the Veteran’s Parade (11/11).
He was recently contacted by the LA Times regarding the Hein & Co Building and B Street Theatre vacating and he respond to them this week. He received an email from Dominic of Scout Pack 78 that attended a council meeting last month and he made the following requests: new swings at Detert Park (lost during winter storms last year) and crosswalk lights on Broadway at Hwy 88. McLean advised the City will work on replacing the swings but the crosswalk would be more difficult as it crosses Caltrans’ highway. The Fox 40 news crew recently filmed some old structures for Visit Amador, which included the National Hotel. Mayor McLean and Councilmember Gonsalves got to participate. Gonsalves advised Fox 40 took a nice shot of Main Street and may have taken some drone footage.
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.
a. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City’s response to homeless issues [Christine Platt].
Platt has been training her part time assistant while on the job. They have noticed a slight increase in the senior homeless population recently. There are other agencies that specifically work with seniors, which is helpful. Shower schedules have been coordinated with Public
November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Works, with only two dates closed over the holidays (i.e. Thanksgiving). Mayor McLean advised there seems to be an increase in people at the park near the restrooms/City Hall and one woman in particular that has returned a few times who seems to be sleeping on the bench. Platt advised she has had contact with this individual and she is not interested in receiving assistance.
She cannot force individual people to work with her but the park is mostly vacant at night. PD does a good job of monitoring the area. McLean stated under Hwy 49 has been quiet and Platt emphasized the extreme weather dangers in that area specifically. McLean thanked her for all her work and efforts.
b. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding bids on RFQ for I.T. Managed Services.
Interim City Manager Mynderup advised the City of Jackson has never had managed I.T. services and is way overdue to properly protect City intellectual property. An RFQ went out August 18 to September 8, 2023 and received eight bids which were evaluated by staff based upon criteria in the RFQ (reference to Chart provided in the agenda packet). The overall top recommended candidate was ABSO Technologies, Inc.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired if the managed services will be able to assist with implementing an updated user-friendly accounting software system. Mynderup advised the changes will need to occur gradually, including the financial system.
The most important concern now is to protect City information first and then upgrades or user-friendly conversion projects later.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments. Steve Pearce, representative of ABSO Technologies, Inc. introduced himself to Council, gave a brief introduction to his agency, and offered to answer any questions. Chief Mynderup added that ABSO Technologies, Inc. was the only company do a complete walk-through of the City offices/systems and provided staff with pertinent information to update/amend the RFQ, showing their commitment and willingness to assist the City.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve entering into contract for I.T. managed services with ABSO Technologies, Inc. dated November 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
c. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding lessee selection for two-year Oro de Amador Cattle Pasture Lease (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025).
Interim City Manager Mynderup recapped the conditions of the cattle pasture lease contract and the staff recommendation to award the lease to the high bidder (Bidder A) for $8,513.00/year. The only other bid that came in was at $2,250.00/year.
November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if both bidders were aware of the approximate $5k/year requirement to maintain a firebreak and Mynderup confirmed advising Council may also recommend reducing the fee at their discretion. Mayor McLean advised the cost can be revisited later and asked if the firebreak would be along the Rollingwood Estates, which Mynderup confirmed [firebreak includes perimeter of the parcel]. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired if the pasture lease agreement was listed as “up to” two years, in the instance development of the parcel is able to begin and Mynderup confirmed. Gonsalves advised in the past the Council was always been provided with bidder information. City Attorney Josh Nelson advised the last lease was also presented to Council as Bidder A and B but the names can be provided at Council discretion.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve award of the Oro de Amador cattle pasture lease to the highest bidder (Bidder A: Gib Gianandrea) in terms of dollar amount dated November 13, 2023 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
d. Discussion regarding replacement of three City of Jackson owned signs located at Busi-Park, Tailing Wheels and Historic Main Street on Hwy 88 [Mayor Steve McLean].
Mayor McLean recapped Alicia Miller’s proposals from the previous Council meeting for replacing signs with cut steel/rusted metal signs and that there may be other interested parties to build the signs.
Councilmember Gonsalves advised she spoke with Cam Merzlak of Merzlak Signs, who suggested using aluminum composite panel or luster board (MDO plywood with an aluminum face), as other cities that have used cut steel had visibility issues. Mayor McLean advised the main historic sign on Hwy 88 could use a new coat of paint, mowing weeds, and possibly place a yard of cobble stone or river rock around the base. A rusted metal pioneer statue may also catch the eye in that location. Simple maintenance free ideas that show up well should be considered. McLean inquired if we want to put any of these ideas out to bid. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired if another committee will be reviewing this item, such as Economic Development Committee (EDC) or Beautification Committee (Jackson Realty). Vice Mayor Simmons advised before it goes to bid a cost estimate and plan should be discussed, and suggested it be referred to the EDC. Gonsalves advised it will be put on the next agenda for EDC.
Alicia Miller – Reminded Council of the presentation with Lucy Hackett at the last council meeting and the sign is for public parking and Kennedy Mine, which is rotted through and about to fall. In regard to Cam Merzlak’s thoughts, these signs will not be hurt if they get rusted and do not require maintenance. e. Discussion regarding possible install of new crosswalks near Theresa’s (1235 Jackson Gate Road) intersection [Mayor Steve McLean].
Mayor McLean invited Alicia Miller to speak on this topic.
November 13, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Alicia Miller – Her family owns Theresa’s Place and spent $20k last year paving the parking lot across the street and installing a pole light for ease of their customers. She would like to have a crosswalk installed along with “PED XING” and “SLOW DOWN” signs for their patrons to walk to that parking lot, or a stop sign at the China Graveyard Road intersection to reduce speeds. She commented that she saw numerous intersections in Jackson with no lights with crosswalks on her way to the meeting tonight.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and stated the City Attorney advised this item doesn’t need Planning Commission review and Council can decide on the item. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about codes and regulations related to the crosswalk installation. City Attorney Nelson advised that Council would at least need to adopt an ordinance and recommended the City Engineer look into the item as well. An ordinance would require at least two meetings with an introduction at the next meeting.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
*Mayor McLean allowed property owner Michael Ramaley to speak prior to closed session. • CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9:
2 Cases
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Aqueous film-forming foams product liability litigation MDL No2:18-mm-2873-RMG (City of Camden, et al., v. 3M Company and City of Camden, et al., v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company et al.) • PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 27, 2023.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
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Cash Disbursement Detail Report
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11/27 /23 AJHOO
11/27 /23 ALL46
11/27 /23 AMA26
11/27 /23 AMA30
11/27 /23 AMA33
11/27 /23 AS HOO
11/27 /23 ATTOl
11/27 /23 ATTlO
11/27 /23 BES04
11/27 /23 CAL62
11/27 /23 CAZOO
11/27 /23 CLA09
11/27 /23 COM07
11/27 /23 COROl
11/27/23 CPSOl
11/27 /23 CUR02
11/27 /23 DEL07
11/27 /23 DELOS
11/27 /23 DEP02
11/27 /23 f'IS08
11/27 /23 GOV02
11/27 /23 HBAOl
11/27 /23 HITOl
11/27/23 HUN02
11/27 /23 JAC09
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AMADOR COUNTY SHERif'F DEP
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AMADOR CO. ANIMAL CONTROL
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ADAMS ASHBY INC
AT&T MOBILITY/CINGULAR
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BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
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CALifORNIA SURVEYING & DR
CAZADD BROTHERS EXCAVATIO
CLARK PEST CONTROL
COMCAST
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CORBIN WILLITS SYSTEMS
CPS
L.N. CURTIS & SONS
DELTA ENGINEERING, INC
DELUXE
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
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GOVERNMENT FORMS AND SUPP
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JACKSON CLEANERS
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586.94 JULY 2023
586.94 SEPTEMBER
1775.64
124.93 A060576
521.75 A23-01104
646.68
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STATION 132 HEATER REPAIRS
BACKFLOW TESTING FOR THE CITY Of' JACKSON
CUSTOMER BACKf'LOW TESTING
Water Purch
0th Agency Chgs Police
0th Agency Chgs Police
0th Agency Chgs Police
CAT BITE / 407 N MAIN ST.
SKUNK REMOVAL 160 HILLSIDE PLACE
3500.00
117.48
1273.78
5208 MONITORING / KENNEDY MEADOWS
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10/02/23 AT&T MOBILITY / FIRSTNET
1391.26
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1011.00 979967
3664.50 979968
4675.50
269.38
5000.00
106.00
31.13 31.70
62.83 91378059
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994.59 762231
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522.30 0343966
199.29 0344013
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PLACEMENT OF CAT 2500 TECHNICAL HARDWAR�
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CABLE TV / 200 CEMETERY LANE
CABLE TV
MOM SOFTWARE
fIREFIGHTER TESTING
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STORMWATER ANNUAL REPORT
BUSINESS CHECKS
Livescan Fees Police
REIMBURSEMENT OF OVERPAYMENT FOR BUSINESS LICENSE
YELLOW DOOR HANGERS
JPD LETTERHEAD
1920. 00
173.33
1837 ON CALL PLANNING
1837A JACKSON VIEW
2093.33
51. 53
3685.69
396.00
1086.87
698.47
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STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
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3098.00 1411465 VOLUNTEER FIREfIGHT INSURANCE
22277.35 NOV MULTIPLE: ACCOUNTS
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LAFCO MAPS
NOTE BOOKS
COPIER LEASE / CITY HALL
COPIER LEASE / PD
OCTOBER 2023 BRIDGE PROJECTS
GENERAL PROJECTS FOR OCTOBER 2023
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5664.08 OCT-NOV MULTIPLE CHARGES
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CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, November 27, 2023 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: November 22, 2023
Agenda Item #3c: Regularly scheduled City Council, Planning Commission, and Cemetery Committee meeting dates for year 2024.
_____________________________________________________________________________________ Pursuant to the City of Jackson Municipal Code Section 2.04.010 and 2.04.020, regular meetings of the city council are held on the second and fourth Mondays of each calendar month at seven (7) p.m. at the City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642.
Regular City Council Meetings Schedule - Year 2024
Monday, January 8, 2024
Monday, January 22, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024
Monday, February 26, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024
Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (Monday is Memorial Day)
Monday, June 10, 2024
Monday, June 24, 2024
Monday, July 8, 2024
Monday, July 22, 2024
Monday, August 12, 2024
Monday, August 26, 2024
Monday, September 9, 2024
Monday, September 23, 2024
Monday October 14, 2024
Monday, October 28, 2024
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 (Monday is Veteran’s Day)
Monday, November 25, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
Item 3c
Council Meeting Memo – Page 2
Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting Dates for Year 2024 Regular Planning Commission Meetings Schedule – Year 2024 Tuesday, January 16, 2024 (Monday is Martin Luther King Jr, Day) Tuesday, February 20, 2024 (Monday is President’s Day)
Monday, March 18, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
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Resolution No. 2023-40
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Intending to Obligate the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fund for Certain Uses
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson received a total of $1,157,831 in ARPA funds, and all funds are required to be obligated by December 31, 2024 and spent by December 31, 2026; and WHEREAS, the ARPA revenues can only be spent on approved purposes pursuant to the Act; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson has sustained revenue loss according to the accepted rules; and
WHEREAS, the City Council directed all city departments to bring expenditure needs that comply with ARPA regulations; and
WHEREAS, in July of 2023 the City Council authorized the use of ARPA funds to purchase heavy equipment for Public Works; and
WHEREAS, equipment purchase of a dump truck meets ARPA criteria in that it will not only enhance public health, but also improve city’s infrastructure; and WHEREAS, city departments continued to meet regarding ARPA fund expenditures, and have reached a tentative plan which was approved by the City Manager for the consideration of the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has met with the Council Finance Committee, and found that the proposed projects are in compliance with the ARPA expenditure requirements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council of the City of Jackson does hereby consider the recommendation by the Finance Committee and the City Manager, and direct the following:
a. Formally obligate a fund allocation of $109,500.00 to the purchase of a dump truck for Public Works.
b. Maintain the previous approval on July 24, 2023 to use the remainder of the ARPA fund for the following projects or purposes: Stark Lane Bridge improvement; heavy equipment for public works, streets, water, and/or sewer needs; and other possible infrastructure, public safety, and public health related needs. c. The City Manager and the Finance Department provide periodical reports to Council on ARPA use and fund balances.
d. The City Manager and the Finance Department ensure proper use of ARPA fund and submit required reports to Treasurer’s Department.
Item 3d
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 November, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
City of Jackson
_______________________
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
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John Georgette, City Clerk
To:
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, November 27, 2023 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: November 22, 2023
Agenda Item #6a: Request from Ron Ask (Jackson Dental) for increased streetlights along French Bar Road.
Recommendation
Council discretion.
Summary and Discussion
City staff received an email request from Dr. Ron Ask of Jackson Creek Dental to present his request to City Council for two streetlights to be added to two power poles along French Bar Road between the new bridge and Jackson Dental. Mr. Ask and his staff have safety concerns with being approached by unhoused individuals while traversing from the dental office to the parking lot down French Bar Road after dark. They are also requesting additional lighting near the Jackson Dental driveway due to the French Bar Road/Bridge improvements that have increased traffic from one lane to two.
City Contract Engineer, Frank Whitmore of WGA, provided a map to Dr. Ask and the City of Jackson depicting the location of the current streetlight at this location. Only one of the other two requested poles currently have power (see attachment). Mr. Whitmore also encouraged Mr.
Ask and his staff to report any incident of harassment at this location to the Jackson Police Department.
There are no police reports/record of calls related to harassment from homeless individuals at this location.
Attachments:
Map of referenced location (Courtesy of Frank Whitmore, WGA)
Item 6a
To:
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, November 27, 2023 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: November 22, 2023
Agenda Item #6b: Oro de Amador Pasture Lease Amount
Recommendation
Council discretion.
Summary
On November 13, 2023 at the regular City Council meeting, the Oro de Amador Cattle Pasture lease was awarded to Bidder B (Gib Gianandrea) as the high bidder for $8,513.00/year. The lessee understands the lease agreement includes the requirement to cut a firebreak each year (costing approximately $5k/year). The City only received one other bid in the amount of $2,250.00/year.
At Council discretion, a lower lease amount may be considered and offered to the lessee so long as it does not fall below the low bidder amount of $2,250.00/year. The previous lease agreement for this property was $6,247.50/per year and did not include the requirement to cut a firebreak.
Item 6b
To:
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, November 27, 2023 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: November 22, 2023
Agenda Item #6c: City Employee Salaries / Salary Study
Recommendation
That City Council approve the City Manager/staff to seek a consulting agency to conduct a salary study for the City of Jackson.
Summary
It is unclear when/if the City of Jackson last conducted a salary study to evaluate and determine competitive employee wages. While the City manages to maintain favorable health benefit packages, employee wages have remained fairly low in comparison to other local agencies. In recent years, the City has been experiencing a high turnover rate for city staff, which is costly and detrimental to the smooth operation of vital city operations. The average cost to recruit, hire, and train new employees can cost anywhere from $26,666.00 for administrative/accounting positions to $48,242.00 for police officer positions. Securing and retaining qualified new talent continues to be challenging due to the City’s lower salary rates, and skilled employees leave for better advancement opportunities with other agencies.
New state laws have recently increased the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20/hour, which is higher than the current hourly pay rates for some of our skilled city positions. For example, the current starting pay rate in the City of Jackson for Maintenance Worker I is $16.25/hour and Accounting Services II is $17.29/hour. A salary study will help the City of Jackson to determine more competitive and reasonable pay rates for city employees in comparison to equivalent positions with other local agencies. Competitive pay rates and benefits packages positively contribute to building an experienced and stable team of loyal city staff who are capable of providing a better quality of life for themselves and their families. Staff retention also leads to increased institutional knowledge, experience and competence, and an overall more effective and productive organization.
It is recommended that Council approve posting an RFP to seek a consulting agency to conduct a full salary study for the City of Jackson. Once the study is complete, this item will be returned to City Council to discuss the results and any suggested salary changes.
Item 6c