Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, January 8, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Teleconference Line: 1-650-419-1505
Meeting ID: 899369158
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1. CEREMONIAL
• Introduction and swearing in of Firefighter: Kyle Judd.
2. 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).
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 the November 27, December 8, and December 11, 2023 Meeting Minutes. b. Approval of Expenditure Report through December 22, 2023 in the amount of $913,597.52 and January 8, 2024 in the amount of $49,133.83.
c. Approval of Payroll Expenditure report for December 2023 in the amount of $364,934.52. d. Receive Fire Department monthly report for December 2023. e. Receive Police Department monthly report for December 2023. f. Receive Building Department monthly report for December 2023. g. Acceptance of Committee Assignments [confirming decision made at 12/11/23 meeting].
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.
Jackson City Council Agenda Monday, January 8, 2024
7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Receive, discuss, and provide direction on verbal report of City’s ongoing response to homeless issues [Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator]. b. Receive and discuss engineer’s response to the request for a crosswalk at Teresa’s Place [Matt Ospital, City Engineer].
c. Receive, discuss, and provide direction to staff response to Jackson Dental’s request for streetlights on French Bar Road.
d. Receive an update on “Giving Tuesday” results [Keith Davis, Cemetery Committee Chairman]. e. Receive an update on FEMA request for public assistance (Disaster #DR-4683-CA California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides).
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
9. CLOSED SESSION.
• CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Mackey v. City of Jackson, Amador Superior Court
10. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
January 10, 2024 10:00am Cemetery Meeting
January 16, 2024 6:30pm Planning Commission Meeting (Tuesday due to Martin Luther King Jr Day on 01/15/24) (TBD)
January 22, 2024 7:00pm Council Meeting
January 31, 2024 1:30pm Economic Development Committee Meeting February 12, 2024 7:00pm Council Meeting
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICES:
January 15, 2024 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 19, 2024 Presidents’ Day
Posted: City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 27, 2023
Mayor and Council Members
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
ABSENT:
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
Bob Stimpson, Council Member
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:
Josh Nelson, City Attorney (attending remotely)
Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager/Police Chief
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
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 27, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 3 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves, 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.
Dave McDaniels (Property Owner- 21 French Bar Rd.) – Expressed concerns regarding the bridge work on French Bar Road. Two years ago, property owners on the North side of the bridge were advised by the previous City Manager and City Attorney that if sidewalks were installed along the roadway, property owners adjacent to the sidewalk would be responsible first and City second for the maintenance and upkeep, to which his private insurance agent disagreed. Property owners petitioned against the sidewalk at the time as a result. He advised last week a 4ft. wide valley drain was poured in the same location that did not extend all the way up the street and is taller than the driveways. Engineer Matt Ospital advised it was due to the petition for no sidewalk. He expressed concern for how the water will get from the driveways to the drain. His second issue concerns their basement drain that is gravity fed out to the curb and whether or not it will drain with the changes to French Bar Rd. He expressed thanks to PW Supt. Wilder for coming out today to find a drainage solution between the property owners, engineers, developers, contractor, and the City. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired on the elevation change
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from the basement to the new curb and McDaniels advised they need to reshoot it. Simmons offered to assist. McDaniels hopes the solution they came up with works out or fears it will be disastrous. PW Supt. Wilder advised he spoke with Matt Ospital today and they plan to put the drain elevation back to what is was prior to the construction and make sure they have grade flow from that location downward.
He is confident it will work as designed but they will monitor and fix it with Weber Ghio and the contractor down the line, if needed.
Michael Ramaley (Property Owner – 2 vacant parcels on Kilham Ct.) – Expressed continued dissatisfaction with the outcome of the weed abatement cost reports and may seek legal counsel.
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. Acknowledgement 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.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated November 27, 2023 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 3 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves, 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 – Prior to Christmas Delights, vendor Mr. Clean Binz came out to pressure wash the Main Street sidewalks and public restrooms on a trial basis. His staff advised the restrooms were really clean and sterile. Whether or not they will contract with Mr. Clean Binz or how often his services will be utilized is to be determined. Creek clean up went well near Court Street at the end of Placer Drive and Hwy 49/South Ave. French Bar Bridge is coming along well with minor issues being worked out with Engineer Ospital for drainage. They hope to be paving by Friday.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback – Engineer Digirolomo is back on light duty for next 50 days or so doing hydrant inspections and multifamily dwelling inspections. An offer letter should go out to their final contestant for the open firefighter position. Carleen has assisted with composing and scheduling a panel of six individuals to assist with fire chief interviews on December 6th, including Captain Greathouse and himself. Council is welcome to assist, if interested.
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Interim City Manager/Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – PD participated in Christmas Delights with no issues to report, all went well.
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 – Absent.
Councilmember Godde – Went to Christmas Delights with his wife on Saturday and would have liked to see more lights on businesses that happened to be closed. Good crowd.
Councilmember Stimpson – Absent.
Vice Mayor Simmons – Attended Christmas Delights with family and was a little disappointed with how dark it was across from Luka’s. Horse rides were popular with a good turnout. Not as well attended as in years’ past. He is attending an Ag Advisory meeting at the high school tomorrow night.
Mayor McLean – He attended the following events: 12/15 – Ribbon cutting at Staples; 12/16 – Victory Village, check presentation through Top Cop; 12/21 – Amador County Board of Supervisors Meeting regarding Animal Control costs’ Plymouth attended to speak about exorbitant contract costs, similar to those received by Jackson. Christmas Delights was great. Boilerworks’ coffee shop has relocated from the Hein & Co. building to the South end of Main Street next to the National and he was able to obtain information for Dave Horner from City Hall for County Health in order to be up and running for Christmas Delights.
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. Discussion regarding request for streetlights on French Bar Road at the new bridge.
Dr. Ron Ask (Jackson Dental) – Expressed safety concerns for his staff walking to the parking area on his two parcels on French Bar Road near his dental office and requested two streetlights be installed on existing poles. He has plans to develop the parcels he owns along this road in the next 10-15 years to be beautiful as he has done with the Jackson Dental building. He read letters from his staff members regarding their safety concerns traversing to where they park their cars on Ron Ask’s lot on French Bar Rd. Mayor McLean expressed his empathy for the situation. Vice Mayor Simmons advised the poles Mr. Ask refers to do not belong to the City of Jackson, they are PG&E poles. Councilmember Godde asked PW Supt. Wilder the process to request street light installation
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on PG&E poles and Wilder advised it will take time for engineering plans through PG&E. Interim City Manager Mynderup advised that our engineering firm Weber Ghio has advised that PG&E will not provide an official estimate for future streetlights on French Bar unless the City files an application for permit (estimated cost $3k), and it will be approximately $20-30k to install two lights on those poles along with $1200 for engineering costs. Mynderup advised Dr. Ask to have his staff call PD when the incidents occur as current stats show only one call was received in 2021, 2 calls in 2022, and no calls in 2023. He advised it is hard to validate what is happening when PD is not being called. He advised his door is open for Dr. Ask to come by anytime and he can provide the call history and how often his officers do security checks on his business, as it is all documented. PD will respond to calls for service to keep his staff safe if they call. Dr. Ask advised he will provide the letters from staff to Chief Mynderup and Mayor McLean advised those letters would be good to include with the application to PG&E.
Dave McDaniels – Expressed concerns for City funding of new lights on French Bar for Dr. Ask’s employees as the expense is high, his property is commercial, and the City has ordinances covering requirements for parking lots, pavement, striping, and lighting if he is to install a parking lot. He believes it is Dr. Ask’s responsibility to supply lighting and safety for his employees in his commercial parking lot rather than the residents of the City.
Dr. Ron Ask – Inquired about City policies for putting up streetlights and asked the City to review it in light of his request. The lights he is requesting are along the path to his lot where the employees walk to and not on his property. Mayor McLean directed city staff to look into the policies and public v. private property. PW Supt. Wilder advised the poles belong to PG&E, regardless of where they are located (public v. private).
b. Discussion and possible reduction of contract lease amount with chosen bidder for the Oro de Amador Cattle Pasture.
Interim City Manager Mynderup advised bidder B (Gilbert Gianandrea, Jr.) was awarded the contract at the council meeting on November 13th for $8513/year with the understanding of the requirement to cut a firebreak costing approximately $5k/year. One other bid was received for $2250/year. At Council discretion, a lower lease amount can be considered and offered so long as it does not fall below the low bidder amount. The previous lease agreement for the property was $6247.50/year with no firebreak requirement.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Debby Collins expressed concern for lowering the bid without allowing the other bidder to rebid on the property. Vice Mayor Simmons stated the bidder knew the parameters and there is no need to adjust. Councilmember Godde advised he has not seen a bid be lowered in his time with the City.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Dave McDaniels advised the bid should not be lowered if the bidder overbid. The bidder has to opportunity to deny the award if they believe it is too high once awarded. Vice Mayor Simmons advised Mr. Gianandrea did not request this lower amount. Council agreed to stay with the original bid. No vote is needed, per City Attorney Nelson.
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c. Discussion regarding city employee salaries and conducting a salary study.
Interim City Manager Mynderup advised it is unclear when or if the City has ever 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 $26k for administrative and accounting positions to over $48k for police officer positions. Securing and retaining qualified new talent continues to be a challenge due to the city's lower salary rates and skilled employees leave for better advancement opportunities with other agencies. Also, the new state laws have recently increased the minimum wage for fast food workers to $20 an hour, which is higher than the current hourly pay rates for some of our skilled city positions (i.e., current starting pay rate in the City of Jackson for a maintenance worker I is $16.25/hour and accounting services to is $17.29/ hour). A salary study would help the City of Jackson 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 team. It is recommended that City Council approve posting an RFP to seek a consulting agency to conduct the 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.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Mayor McLean inquired about the cost and Mynderup advised it would be approximately $20k.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Jim Laughton stated the collective bargaining representatives for City employees keep a good tab on what salaries are in different counties and the City could probably call SEIU to save the City some money. PW Supt. Wilder advised this was brought up by SEIU 4-5 years ago and never got addressed when it should have then. Wilder advised he has been battling minimum wage and inconsistent pay scales for some time. Mayor McLean stated the City benefit package is good compared to a lot of places paying the same amount. Vice Mayor Simmons and Councilmember Godde suggested paying out employees in lieu of benefits if they desire.
Interim City Manager Mynderup provided examples that a Maintenance Worker I pay range in Jackson is $16.25 to $20/hour while in Sutter Creek the same position starts at $20/hour, topping out at $24/hour. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about the benefits packages and Mynderup advised they are fairly comparable.
Finance Manager Dalacie Blankenship advised the City has talked to SEIU before about doing a salary study and they advised it is the City’s responsibility and will not help. She advised an opt out option for employee benefits is already available for employees that do not need health insurance or take a lower option, with contributions to the 457 plans. The City benefit package is very good but other agencies are offering pretty comparable plans. The only thing that we offer that I have not
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heard anybody else offer is the medical deductible reimbursement, where an employee can be reimbursed up to $300 of their $500 medical deductible if met. Councilmember Godde inquired into the 457 match and she advised the match is up to $150. A lot of other companies/City’s offer this match.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve posting an RFP for Consultants to complete a Citywide Compensation Study for the City of Jackson on November 27, 2023 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 3 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves, Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on December 11, 2023.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Special Meeting Minutes
December 8, 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
Staff Members:
Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager/Police Chief
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated December 8, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
2. 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. 2023-41 Awarding a Contract to Westcon Construction Corporation in an amount not to exceed $165,932 for the French Bar Road Paving Project.
Mayor McLean opened the item for Council discussion. Councilmember Stimpson inquired about the total expected cost of the project. PW Superintendent Wilder advised it is expected to cost $144,000, though the cost could increase if we find the subgrade is not suitable for compaction. The road project is an add-on to the French Bar Bridge Project with no cost savings to the city if it were to go out to bid.
Westcon Construction is on site with the required equipment to complete the job now. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if Wilder anticipated that there might be any reason why the extra cost might be needed. Wilder did not see that the extra cost would be needed at this point.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
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Motion to approve Resolution No. 2023-41 Awarding a Contract to Westcon Construction Corporation in an amount not to exceed $165,932 for the French Bar Road Paving Project as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
3. SPECIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 4:35 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
December 11, 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
Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Staff Members:
Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager/Police Chief
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
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.
Mayor McLean excused the Council to conduct Closed Session in a private conference room at 6:31 p.m.
1. CLOSED SESSION.
• CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Chris Mynderup, Josh Nelson Unrepresented employee: City Manager
• PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
2. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned closed session and announced a reportable action: The selected new City Manager will be Carl Simpson, on the condition that his employment agreement is approved under item 9C of the discussion calendar this evening. [Copies of the contract agreement were made available to the public during the discussion.]
Mayor McLean reopened the open session at 6:40 p.m.
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Mayor McLean advised there would be a couple changes to the agenda. Item (9a) is being removed from the agenda and the order of remaining discussion items will be as follows:
9. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Review of City Council Committee Assignments.
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b. Receive and acknowledge a report regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to have annual inspections performed pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code [Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief]. c. Receive, discuss, and possibly approve the new City Manager Contract Agreement.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated December 11, 2023 as edited by Mayor McLean. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
4. 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.
None.
5. 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 Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $366,249.77. b. Approval of Expenditure Reports in the total amount of $546,643.58. c. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for November 2023. d. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for November 2023. e. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for November 2023.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated December 11, 2023 presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. ELECTED OFFICIAL SEATING.
a. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor.
Councilmember Gonsalves nominated Steve McLean to retain the position of Mayor.
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Motion to retain Steve McLean as Mayor. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 3 to 2 vote:
AYES: McLean, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: Simmons, Stimpson
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Stimpson nominated Connie Gonsalves for Vice Mayor. Councilmember Gonsalves respectfully declined the Vice Mayor nomination and stated she will remain available to offer her service as a councilmember. Councilmember Stimpson nominated Chad Simmons to retain the position of Vice Mayor.
Motion to retain Chad Simmons as Vice Mayor. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. 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 – The South Avenue Storm Drain Project started today.
More investigation was conducted on Main Street (by JB’s and the radio station) regarding the trench plates. There are planks that continue under Main Street that appear to be filled in underneath, so the planks are either rotting or breaking away to create the sinkhole. After winter, when weather improves, the planks will be removed, requiring a closure on Main Street they don’t want to do during the holidays.
Councilmember Godde inquired if a storm drain was collapsing and Wilder advised the storm and sewer drains are both in good shape. The purpose of the wood planks is unknown at this time. Councilmember Stimpson inquired if there was a fuel tank at this location and Wilder advised they are not aware of one.
Vice Mayor Simmons stated, in reference to county archives, it may have been an old fire cistern.
Wilder advised there are records of fuels tanks existing near the Hein & Co. building, near Davenport Properties, and down by the National Hotel which will be looked at in the next couple weeks.
Councilmember Gonsalves inquired if the fuel tanks are all still there and Wilder advised the one in front of Hein & Co. in the sidewalk is still there. The County has been there with property owner Stan Lukowicz to investigate and the City is going to partner with them to try to run a camera in to verify.
Councilmember Gonsalves advised that Davenport Properties’ property owner Bob Fancher may have information on this and connections regarding the firehouse location. Interim City Manager Mynderup advised he is meeting with Environmental Health to review some old photos of the two tanks that used to be operational in front of the old Krabbenhoft building. A gas station used to be located where Davenport Properties is now. A third tank was located behind the Hein & Co. building that was
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removed by property owner Stan Lukowicz. Looking at old documentation from 2000-2014, there were conversations between the City and County regarding ownership of the tanks and it seems the City may have acquired ownership and responsibility for the tanks, but we want to be certain. Additional camera work will be conducted soon to get a better idea of how big and where the tanks are located. The tanks are not expected to be huge so if the City ends up with responsibility it should be minimal. Gonsalves inquired if the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) will require them to be removed or filled and Mynderup advised testing will need to be completed to verify minimal contamination and potentially the tanks can be cleaned, sanitized and slurry sealed. Wilder added that soil samples would be required two feet below the tanks, either through the bottom or directly adjacent, and also expects it to be minimal.
Stimpson advised in his own experience they had to drill test holes half a block from his shop and is hoping for the best in this situation.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback – Volunteer firefighter Kyle Judd has been hired to fill the open full time firefighter position for the City starting in January. In-person interviews for Fire Chief have been completed for two candidates and are currently being reviewed. Santa Patrol is this week.
Interim City Manager/Police Chief, Chris Mynderup –Jackson PD represented the department at the Sutter Creek Parade of Lights. Captain Arevalos is in North Carolina celebrating his son Chris Arevalos graduation from Police Academy, and he is now a police officer for Huntersville PD where Mike Collins who retired from Jackson PD went to work for several more years.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson – No report.
8. 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 – Took a 16-day road trip to visit her daughter in Texas for Thanksgiving and observed some great ideas to transform Jackson a bit. Attended the Amador Rancher’s Market ribbon cutting and the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party.
Councilmember Godde – Attended Giving Tuesday with Keith Davis and Lisa Lucke (representing the Jackson Cemetery Committee) at the Catherine Drexel Church and they earned a good amount of money for the Committee, which he can present at the next meeting. Attended his first board meeting as a member of the Amador Senior Center and is honored to be a part of that team. Attended the Amador Ranchers Market ribbon cutting and enjoyed the mariachi band.
Councilmember Stimpson – No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons – No report.
Mayor McLean – Attended the Amador Ranchers Market ribbon cutting, ACTC meeting and the Transportation Committee meeting.
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9. 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. Review of City Council Committee Assignments.
Council reviewed the 2023 committee assignment list and agreed to make no changes. A final acceptance is directed for the January 8, 2024 regular Council meeting. Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
b. Receive and acknowledge a report regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to have annual inspections performed pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code [Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief].
Interim Fire Chief Dale Fishback advised they successfully completed their fire inspections for multi-family facilities and were able to formulate pre-plans that will be linked to their instant message responding program used for dispatch, so if they run into emergency call at those locations the pre-plan map will be instantly available. Very few changes were required to be made at each location.
Mayor McLean and Council acknowledged receipt of the report. Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to acknowledge the report regarding the inspection of certain occupancies required to have annual inspections performed pursuant to Sections 13146.2 and 13146.3 of the California Health and Safety Code on December 11, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
c. Receive, discuss, and possibly approve the new City Manager Contract Agreement.
Interim City Manager/Police Chief Chris Mynderup advised there were 14 highly qualified applicants that were narrowed down through the interviewing process to a very outstanding candidate, Carl P. Simpson, coming from Dallas, Texas.
Mayor McLean publicly thanked Christopher Mynderup for being an outstanding Interim City Manager and City staff for their recruitment efforts. Mynderup specifically thanked Carleen, Bree, Dale, and Dalacie along with the entire City staff. He advised the previous City Manager Yvonne Kimball left the city in great shape and we are looking forward to Mr. Simpson coming aboard with his years of experience and expertise to take Jackson to the next level.
December 11, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor McLean invited Carl Simpson to say a few words in acceptance of the City Manager position.
Carl Simpson (attending remotely) expressed his excitement about coming to Jackson, and stated he will be bringing his two motorcycles along with his 1971 Plymouth Barracuda to enter in the Motherlode Cruise Car Show. Mr. Simpson and Council exchanged pleasantries. Simpson thanked Council and City staff and stated he enjoyed meeting staff and the professional panel interviewers when he was in town for his interview. Mynderup advised Simpson is expected to start mid to late January.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the City Manager contract agreement on December 11, 2023 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m. to Monday, January 8, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
Item 4b
Item 4c
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 - voice (209) 223-1646 - fax (209) 223-3141 - [email protected] Station 131 - 175 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-2147 Station 132 - 10600 Argonaut Drive, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-9039
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT CALL TOTALS
DECEMBER 2023
Total Calls Percentage _
Public Assistance
Fire Related
Hazardous Condition
Traffic Collisions
Medical Calls
36 11
2 4
22%
7%
1%
2%
Code 2
Code 3
Staging Req’d
39 74
0 23%
45%
0%
Total calls for month – 166
Monthly average # of calls per day – 5.35
Annual average # of calls per day – 5.33
Annual total as of 12/31/2023 – 1,947
Monthly # of calls outside of City of Jackson – 25 calls or 15% Comparison to 2022 –
Total calls for December 2022 – 172
Total year to date calls 2022 – 1,719
Item 4d
Incident List by Alarm Date/Time Date: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 Alarm Date between 2023-12-01 and 2024-01-01
Incident List by Alarm Date/Time
NFIRS
Number
Incident
Number
Alarm Date Alarm
Time
Location Incident Type
0001813 23-320802 12/1/2023 4:06:50
AM 4:06:50 AM 1106 North Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001814 23-32812 12/1/2023 8:28:29
AM 8:28:29 AM 541 S CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001815 23-32882 12/2/2023 1:41:46
AM 1:41:46 AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001816 23-32908 12/2/2023 9:13:35
AM 9:13:35 AM 515 S CA-49 HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0001817 23-32923 12/2/2023 11:47:35
AM
11:47:35
AM Argonaut LN Hazardous condition, other
0001853 23-32959 12/2/2023 4:29:04
PM 4:29:04 PM 1106 N Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001854 23-32965 12/2/2023 4:52:54
PM 4:52:54 PM 541 S CA-49 HWY Dispatched, arrived, canceled at scene 0001855 23-32968 12/2/2023 5:38:15
PM 5:38:15 PM 20 Rollingwood DR Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001856 23-33004 12/3/2023 12:49:46
AM
12:49:46
AM 4672 Roadrunner DR Dispatched & canceled en route
0001857 23-33015 12/3/2023 7:32:51
AM 7:32:51 AM 12548 Kennedy Flat RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001858 23-33037 12/3/2023 11:37:21
AM
11:37:21
AM 150 Clinton RD Person In Distress, Lift Assist
0001859 23-33059 12/3/2023 4:45:52
PM 4:45:52 PM 700 Court ST Dispatched & canceled en route 0001860 23-33060 12/3/2023 4:47:14
PM 4:47:14 PM 476 Scottsville BLVD Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001862 23-33064 12/3/2023 5:43:54
PM 5:43:54 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001863 23-33069 12/3/2023 6:58:39
PM 6:58:39 PM 20 Rollingwood DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0001864 23-33080 12/4/2023 1:15:39
AM 1:15:39 AM 850 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001865 23-33082 12/4/2023 1:57:04
AM 1:57:04 AM 900 Broadway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001866 23-33088 12/4/2023 7:11:31
AM 7:11:31 AM 20 Rollingwood DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001867 23-33089 12/4/2023 7:24:48
AM 7:24:48 AM 850 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001834 23-33096 12/4/2023 9:10:08
AM 9:10:08 AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001835 23-33146 12/4/2023 3:59:36
PM 3:59:36 PM 20 Rollingwood DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001836 23-33155 12/4/2023 4:31:13
PM 4:31:13 PM 14815 Butte Mountain RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001837 23-33202 12/5/2023 8:11:54
AM 8:11:54 AM 401 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001838 23-33210 12/5/2023 9:50:59
AM 9:50:59 AM 12030 Industry BLVD Alarm system activation, no fire -unintentional 0001839 23-33235 12/5/2023 11:48:51
AM
11:48:51
AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001840 23-33260 12/5/2023 2:58:16
PM 2:58:16 PM 223 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001841 23-33263 12/5/2023 3:29:26
PM 3:29:26 PM 204 N Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001842 23-33268 12/5/2023 4:03:59
PM 4:03:59 PM Argonaut LN Assist police or other governmental agency
0001843 23-33277 12/5/2023 5:45:42
PM 5:45:42 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001844 23-33283 12/5/2023 7:10:47
PM 7:10:47 PM 515 S CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001845 23-33287 12/5/2023 8:03:43
PM 8:03:43 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001846 23-33292 12/5/2023 9:28:32
PM 9:28:32 PM 300 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001847 23-33295 12/5/2023 10:02:45
PM
10:02:45
PM
11301 New York Ranch
RD Lock-out
0001848 23-33297 12/5/2023 10:45:01
PM
10:45:01
PM 31 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001849 23-33300 12/5/2023 11:56:43
PM
11:56:43
PM 610 Mill PL EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001850 23-33344 12/6/2023 1:40:20
PM 1:40:20 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001851 23-33362 12/6/2023 5:02:37
PM 5:02:37 PM 850 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001868 23-33422 12/7/2023 11:46:18
AM
11:46:18
AM 10575 Ridgecrest DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001869 23-33428 12/7/2023 1:10:38
PM 1:10:38 PM 487 Michelle DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001870 23-33528 12/8/2023 10:17:44
AM
10:17:44
AM 220 Agate PL EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001871 23-33551 12/8/2023 12:42:08
PM
12:42:08
PM 500 Argonaut LN Lock-out
0001872 23-33611 12/9/2023 12:16:00
AM
12:16:00
AM 10549 Ridgecrest DR Person In Distress, Lift Assist
0001873 23-33621 12/9/2023 7:04:44
AM 7:04:44 AM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001874 23-33631 12/9/2023 10:22:04
AM
10:22:04
AM 1029 N Main ST Dispatched & canceled en route
0001875 23-33649 12/9/2023 1:56:39
PM 1:56:39 PM 12110 Industry BLVD Dispatched & canceled en route 0001876 23-33651 12/9/2023 2:25:17
PM 2:25:17 PM 11101 CA-88 HWY Dispatched & canceled en route 0001877 23-33687 12/9/2023 10:35:49
PM
10:35:49
PM 300 New York Ranch RD Lock-out
0001887 23-33782 12/10/2023
12:07:15 AM
12:07:15
AM 150 Emerald LN EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001878 23-33695 12/10/2023
12:23:19 AM
12:23:19
AM 10231 Buena Vista DR Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 0001879 23-33705 12/10/2023 6:45:35
AM 6:45:35 AM 12891 Pioneer DR Dispatched & canceled en route 0001885 23-33708 12/10/2023 8:14:35
AM 8:14:35 AM 185 Quartz CIR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001886 23-33725 12/10/2023 1:02:46
PM 1:02:46 PM 13365 Ridge RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0001892 23-33770 12/10/2023 7:16:38
PM 7:16:38 PM 8702 CA-88 HWY Public service
0001888 23-33800 12/11/2023 8:52:45
AM 8:52:45 AM 100 Mission BLVD Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001889 23-33834 12/11/2023 1:22:22
PM 1:22:22 PM 1105 N Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001890 23-33875 12/11/2023 8:26:32
PM 8:26:32 PM 33875 Argonaut LN EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001891 23-33883 12/11/2023 9:16:47
PM 9:16:47 PM 105 Hillside PL EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001893 23-33894 12/12/2023 2:52:29
AM 2:52:29 AM 11401 American LegionDR Dispatched & canceled en route 0001880 23-33908 12/12/2023 9:29:01
AM 9:29:01 AM 617 New York Ranch RD Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001881 23-33920 12/12/2023
11:30:03 AM
11:30:03
AM 12891 Pioneer ST Wrong location
0001882 23-33939 12/12/2023 1:40:18
PM 1:40:18 PM 10355 Wicklow WAY Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001883 23-33943 12/12/2023 3:02:06
PM 3:02:06 PM 617 New York Ranch RD Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001884 23-33944 12/12/2023 3:24:09
PM 3:24:09 PM 617 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001894 23-33977 12/13/2023 5:31:21
AM 5:31:21 AM 610 Water ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001895 23-33987 12/13/2023 8:56:18
AM 8:56:18 AM 11986 CA-88 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001896 23-34039 12/13/2023 8:57:36
PM 8:57:36 PM 20 Rollingwood DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001897 23-34046 12/13/2023
10:35:49 PM
10:35:49
PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001898 23-34079 12/14/2023
11:37:08 AM
11:37:08
AM 501 Argonaut LN Municipal alarm system, malicious false alarm 0001899 23-34096 12/14/2023 4:14:04
PM 4:14:04 PM 1029 N Main EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001900 23-34109 12/14/2023 5:46:11
PM 5:46:11 PM 111 Buffington ST Carbon monoxide detector activation, no CO 0001901 23-34135 12/15/2023 1:45:02
AM 1:45:02 AM 11150 Ridge RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001902 23-34163 12/15/2023 9:46:17
AM 9:46:17 AM 501 Arogonaut LN EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001903 23-34165 12/15/2023
10:16:25 AM
10:16:25
AM 1106 Jackson Gate RD Assist invalid
0001904 23-34182 12/15/2023
11:53:44 AM
11:53:44
AM 815 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001905 23-34194 12/15/2023 1:21:22
PM 1:21:22 PM 200 Mission BLVD Public service assistance, other 0001906 23-34195 12/15/2023 1:26:42
PM 1:26:42 PM 875 N Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001907 23-34222 12/15/2023 5:05:29
PM 5:05:29 PM 850 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001908 23-34238 12/15/2023
11:01:15 PM
11:01:15
PM 850 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001909 23-34249 12/16/2023 7:26:09
AM 7:26:09 AM 525 S CA-49 HWY Public service assistance, other 0001910 23-34254 12/16/2023 8:54:24
AM 8:54:24 AM 900 Broadway Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001911 23-34257 12/16/2023
10:25:23 AM
10:25:23
AM 604 Mission BLVD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001912 23-34262 12/16/2023
11:33:46 AM
11:33:46
AM 850 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001913 23-34296 12/16/2023 5:36:59
PM 5:36:59 PM 157 Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001914 23-34309 12/16/2023 7:15:14
PM 7:15:14 PM 850 S Ca-49 EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001915 23-34336 12/17/2023 6:38:02
AM 6:38:02 AM 215 E Sierra View DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001916 23-34355 12/17/2023
11:48:56 AM
11:48:56
AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001917 23-34411 12/17/2023 5:35:36
PM 5:35:36 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001918 23-34423 12/17/2023 7:16:34
PM 7:16:34 PM 223 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001919 23-34441 12/18/2023
12:54:55 AM
12:54:55
AM 115 Gordon PL EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001920 23-34458 12/18/2023 8:09:07
AM 8:09:07 AM 31 E Main ST Dispatched & canceled en route 0001921 23-34462 12/18/2023 8:46:17
AM 8:46:17 AM 100 Mission BLVD Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001922 23-34474 12/18/2023
10:19:25 AM
10:19:25
AM 20 Rollingwood DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
0001923 23-34503 12/18/2023 3:12:28
PM 3:12:28 PM 10354 Argonaut LN EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001924 23-34535 12/18/2023 9:18:30
PM 9:18:30 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001925 23-34548 12/18/2023
11:49:33 PM
11:49:33
PM 863 Pioneer CIR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001926 23-34558 12/19/2023 1:58:12
AM 1:58:12 AM 46 Folger ST Improvement Fire
0001927 23-34559 12/19/2023 2:33:29
AM 2:33:29 AM 900 Broadway Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001928 23-34568 12/19/2023 6:06:08
AM 6:06:08 AM 125 Erinn PL EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001929 23-34569 12/19/2023 6:25:21
AM 6:25:21 AM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001930 23-34577 12/19/2023 8:47:12
AM 8:47:12 AM 617 New York Ranch RD Assist invalid
0001931 23-34618 12/19/2023 2:21:33
PM 2:21:33 PM 515 S CA-49 HWY Motor vehicle accident with injuries 0001932 23-34624 12/19/2023 2:56:03
PM 2:56:03 PM 617 New York Ranch RD Assist invalid
0001933 23-34628 12/19/2023 3:00:40
PM 3:00:40 PM 13150 Hoffman ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001934 23-34647 12/19/2023 4:50:39
PM 4:50:39 PM 617 New York Ranch RD Assist invalid
0001935 23-34665 12/19/2023 9:39:56
PM 9:39:56 PM 875 N Main ST Public service assistance, other 0001936 23-34682 12/20/2023 4:22:01
AM 4:22:01 AM 900 Broadway Assist invalid
0001937 23-34694 12/20/2023 9:34:58
AM 9:34:58 AM 150 Emerald LN EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001938 23-34701 12/20/2023
11:32:51 AM
11:32:51
AM 20 Rollingwood DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001939 23-34708 12/20/2023
11:55:39 AM
11:55:39
AM 615 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001940 23-34788 12/21/2023 6:50:10
AM 6:50:10 AM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001941 23-34792 12/21/2023 8:07:11
AM 8:07:11 AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001942 23-34795 12/21/2023 8:38:55
AM 8:38:55 AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001943 23-34800 12/21/2023
10:01:39 AM
10:01:39
AM 230 Endicott AVE Emergency medical service incident, other 0001944 23-34861 12/21/2023
11:43:43 PM
11:43:43
PM 210 Center ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001945 23-34872 12/22/2023 5:09:59
AM 5:09:59 AM 20 Rollingwood DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001946 23-34888 12/22/2023
10:18:21 AM
10:18:21
AM 221 Sutter ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001947 23-34905 12/22/2023 2:01:41
PM 2:01:41 PM 10355 Wicklow WAY Lock-out
0001948 23-34914 12/22/2023 4:10:55
PM 4:10:55 PM 860 Argonaut DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001949 23-34953 12/23/2023 5:36:06
AM 5:36:06 AM 101 Clinton RD Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 0001950 23-34963 12/23/2023 8:43:17
AM 8:43:17 AM 900 Broadway Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001951 23-34982 12/23/2023 2:58:37
PM 2:58:37 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001952 23-34992 12/23/2023 4:42:39
PM 4:42:39 PM 200 S CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001953 23-35025 12/24/2023 2:48:06
AM 2:48:06 AM 3501 Buena Vista RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0001954 23-35035 12/24/2023 6:56:09
AM 6:56:09 AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
0001955 23-35082 12/24/2023
12:49:35 PM
12:49:35
PM 216 Belluomini LN EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001956 23-35083 12/24/2023
12:55:10 PM
12:55:10
PM 312 Westveiw DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001957 23-35088 12/24/2023 1:33:47
PM 1:33:47 PM 101 Clinton RD Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 0001958 23-35131 12/25/2023 8:58:15
AM 8:58:15 AM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001959 23-35151 12/25/2023 1:23:51
PM 1:23:51 PM 12548 Kennedy Flat RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001960 23-35169 12/25/2023 2:35:10
PM 2:35:10 PM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001961 23-35184 12/25/2023 4:58:12
PM 4:58:12 PM 900 Broadway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001962 23-35185 12/25/2023 5:25:52
PM 5:25:52 PM 12548 Kennedy Flat RD Assist invalid
0001963 23-35187 12/25/2023 5:41:05
PM 5:41:05 PM New York Ranch RD Dispatched & canceled en route 0001964 23-35200 12/25/2023 8:54:24
PM 8:54:24 PM 180 Terrace View CIR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001965 23-35202 12/25/2023 9:23:08
PM 9:23:08 PM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001966 23-35211 12/25/2023
10:34:03 PM
10:34:03
PM 840 Argonaut DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001967 23-35281 12/26/2023 6:14:52
PM 6:14:52 PM 155 Placer DR EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001968 23-35282 12/26/2023 6:33:07
PM 6:33:07 PM 200 Mission BLVD Public service assistance, other 0001969 23-35285 12/26/2023 7:37:59
PM 7:37:59 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001970 231227-231815-
03020
12/27/2023 4:10:16
AM 4:10:16 AM 10700 CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001971 23-35311 12/27/2023 6:43:27
AM 6:43:27 AM 223 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001972 231227-232652-
03020
12/27/2023
10:05:05 AM
10:05:05
AM 860 Argonaut Person In Distress, Lift Assist
0001973 23-35321 12/27/2023
10:16:19 AM
10:16:19
AM 542 Scottsville BLVD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001974 23-35340 12/27/2023
12:30:11 PM
12:30:11
PM 300 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001975 23-35356 12/27/2023 3:35:22
PM 3:35:22 PM 811 Court st EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001976 23-35360 12/27/2023 4:27:23
PM 4:27:23 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001977 23-35381 12/27/2023 9:52:10
PM 9:52:10 PM 1029 N Main EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001978 23-35383 12/27/2023
11:20:27 PM
11:20:27
PM 1105 N Main ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001979 23-35403 12/28/2023 8:45:10
AM 8:45:10 AM 223 New York Ranch RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001980 23-35414 12/28/2023
11:52:35 AM
11:52:35
AM 440 S Avenue EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001981 23-35421 12/28/2023
12:24:58 PM
12:24:58
PM 31 N CA-49 HWY EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001982 23-35439 12/28/2023 4:55:47
PM 4:55:47 PM 907 Shakeley LN Dispatched & canceled en route 0001983 23-35445 12/28/2023 5:55:01
PM 5:55:01 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001984 23-35467 12/29/2023 2:07:57
AM 2:07:57 AM 13150 Hoffman ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001986 23-35497 12/29/2023
10:48:22 AM
10:48:22
AM 813 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001987 23-35533 12/29/2023 2:41:31
PM 2:41:31 PM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
0001988 23-35536 12/29/2023 3:01:02
PM 3:01:02 PM 401 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001989 23-35545 12/29/2023 4:53:42
PM 4:53:42 PM 150 Clinton RD EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001990 23-35549 12/29/2023 5:36:24
PM 5:36:24 PM 12440 Jackson Gate RD No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 0001991 23-35570 12/29/2023 8:34:29
PM 8:34:29 PM 200 S CA-49 HWY Smoke detector activation, no fire -unintentional 0001992 23-35587 12/30/2023 4:48:39
AM 4:48:39 AM 10501 Sutter CreekRanchos RD
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident
with injury
0001995 23-35600 12/30/2023 9:32:26
AM 9:32:26 AM 811 Court ST EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury 0001993 23-035601 12/30/2023 9:33:48
AM 9:33:48 AM 100 Mission BLVD Person In Distress, Lift Assist 0001994 23-35614 12/30/2023
12:15:49 PM
12:15:49
PM 110 Gopher Flat RD Dispatched & canceled en route
0000001 23-35734 12/31/2023 6:08:06
PM 6:08:06 PM 900 Broadway Person In Distress, Lift Assist
Year-to-Date Incident Participation
Personnel Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Total Anaya, Ashley 56 40 37 64 54 48 32 0 0 0 0 0 331
Anaya, Victor 0 0 3 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8
Berschens, Kyle 59 55 73 83 97 83 52 65 63 47 39 47 763 Bidwell, Andrew 54 26 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 83
Craig, Roc 44 33 78 41 45 65 62 64 70 80 61 67 710
DiGirolamo, Francis 59 36 53 48 51 57 57 28 0 1 2 0 392 DiGirolamo, Jesse 47 58 14 73 62 50 8 50 38 42 31 73 546 Fishback, Dale 14 5 12 8 6 22 10 16 3 12 23 5 136
Fishback, Daniel 0 0 0 0 38 48 50 59 82 70 77 79 503
Fishback, Jason 0 4 3 5 13 6 14 0 4 2 13 8 72
Greathouse, Robert 51 34 46 39 38 41 40 34 56 42 42 50 513 Jones, Michael 48 52 55 14 1 9 0 0 0 0 2 2 183
Judd, Kyle 37 15 26 50 14 14 53 5 24 1 28 6 273
Kinzer, Trace 9 7 5 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29
Kowalczyk, Cory 2 2 11 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17
Martinez, Chris 9 15 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 63
Neely, Coleman 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2
Norred, Samuel 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Roots, Dakota 0 26 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 41
Sharp, Alex 6 19 13 13 7 4 10 8 10 4 3 2 99
Wells, Caleb 20 13 19 7 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 60
Total Calls for 2023 = 1,947
171
141
143
172
166
175
165
154
163
168
163
166
153
118
120
129
142
156
169169
134
138
119
172
J A N FEB M A R A P R M A Y J U N J U L A U G SEP O C T NOV D E C
TOTAL CALLS BY MONTH
2023 2022
Jackson Police Department
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Christopher Mynderup, Chief of Police
Subject: Monthly Activity Report – December 2023
Date: January 5, 2024
Total Number of Incidents 735
Calls for Service 272
Officer Initiated Incidents 463
Police Reports 59
Arrests 24 (19 Misdemeanor, 5 Felony)
Traffic Collisions 6 (4 non-injury, 2 hit & run)
Assault & Battery 2
Assault w/deadly weapon 1
Disturbance of the Peace 27
Public Intoxication 2
Driving Under the Influence 2
Child Abuse Investigations 0
Elder Abuse Investigations 1
Sexual Crimes 0
Missing Persons 0
Domestic Incidents 8 (4 arrest)
Coroner’s Case 1
Mental Health Detention 2
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Burglary 2
Robbery 0
Grand/Petty Theft 3
Vandalism 1
Vehicle Theft 1
Arson 0
Traffic Stops 96 (25 citations: 23 infractions 2 misdemeanor) Warrant Cites/Arrests 9
Security Checks 286
School Related Calls 17
Transient related contacts 59
Total Incidents Year to Date: 8489
Total Calls for Service YTD: 3522
Total Officer Initiated YTD: 4967
Comparison to 2022
Total Incidents for December 2022 694
Total Calls for Service December 2022 267
Total Officer Initiated December 2022 427
Total YTD Incidents for 2022 8891
Total YTD Calls for Service for 2022 3465
Total YTD Officer Initiated incidents 2022 5426
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BUILDING PERMITS
12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023
Permit # Permit Date Permit Type Description Parcel # Parcel Address
Project Cost Total Fees
Group: Mechanical
9798 12/15/2023 Mechanical Apt 34 -
REPLACE AIR
HANDLER
AND HEAT
PUMP LIKE
FOR LIKE
020-410-016-
000
900
BROADWAY
29,062 $266.84
29,062 $266.84
Group Total: 1
Group: Plumbing
9786 12/4/2023 Plumbing Replace
water main
from meter to
house.
020-293-002-
000
213 MASON
ST
7,200 $211.94
9788 12/8/2023 Plumbing Replace
Water Heater
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
2,825 $211.79
9801 12/21/2023 Plumbing Replace 50
gal NG water
heater
044-380-006-
000
105 ARROYO
PL
2,600 $211.50
9802 12/27/2023 Plumbing Excavate and
replace up to
50' of sewer
and
reconnect to
City with
cleanouts
added.
020-282-014 315 BRIGHT
AVE.
7,300 $306.95
19,925 $942.18
Group Total: 4
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Group: Remodel
9790 12/11/2023 Remodel Amador
Residential
Care -
remodel
(remove walls
) add kitchen
020-530-001-
010
155 PLACER
DRIVE
25,000 $1,051.63
25,000 $1,051.63
Group Total: 1
Group: Reroof
9789 12/11/2023 Reroof Overlay 020-570-017-
000
427
MICHELLE DR
11,800 $219.61
11,800 $219.61
Group Total: 1
Group: Site Improvement
9791 12/12/2023 Site
Improvement
General
Property
Maintenance,
Drainage
Repair and
Culvert
Replacement
020-410-016-
000
900
BROADWAY
26,000 $1,098.55
26,000 $1,098.55
Group Total: 1
Group: Solar
9787 12/7/2023 Solar BUILDING 1 -
Install new
roof mounted
multi-family
PV system
consisting of
64 modules,
25.7Kw. New
SCE PV
production
meter to be
installed.
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
51,400 $1,135.35
9796 12/12/2023 Solar BUILDING 6 -
Install new
roof mounted
multi-family
PV system
consisting of
60 modules,
24.2Kw. New
SCE PV
production
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
48,400 $1,126.63
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meter to be
installed.
9795 12/12/2023 Solar BUILDING 5 -
Install new
roof mounted
multi-family
PV system
consisting of
62 modules,
25Kw. New
SCE PV
production
meter to be
installed.
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
50,000 $1,130.75
9794 12/12/2023 Solar BUILDING 4 -
Install new
roof mounted
multi-family
PV system
consisting of
64 modules,
25.8Kw. New
SCE PV
production
meter to be
installed.
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
51,400 $1,135.35
9793 12/12/2023 Solar BUILDING 3 -
Install new
roof mounted
multi-family
PV system
consisting of
60 modules,
24.1Kw. New
SCE PV
production
meter to be
installed.
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
48,200 $1,126.12
9792 12/12/2023 Solar BUILDING 2 -
Install new
roof mounted
multi-family
PV system
consisting of
120 modules,
48.4Kw. New
SCE PV
production
meter to be
installed.
020-080-025-
000
1029 N MAIN
ST
97,200 $1,254.29
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9800 12/18/2023 Solar 2 KW Solar
Sytem
044-081-002-
000
10269
BUENA VISTA
DR
8,801 $472.34
9799 12/18/2023 Solar Furnish and
install a 13
panel PV
Solar system
on roof
020-560-013-
000
759 ALPINE
ST
10,580 $476.66
365,981 $7,857.49
Group Total: 8
Group: Water/Sewer
9797 12/15/2023 Water/Sewer Peplace
sewer line
from main to
house
020-232-003-
000
108 CIRCLE
DRIVE
300 $211.50
300 $211.50
Group Total: 1
478,068 $11,647.80
Total Records: 17 1/5/2024
Updated January 2024 / Originally Revised 1/6/2022
City of Jackson Committee Assignments
2024
Committee Rep/Alternate Meeting Times
Air Quality Control Board
(Air Pollution)
Bob Stimpson / Chad Simmons 1st Tuesday (As needed)
Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUC)
Steve McLean As needed
Amador Council of Tourism Max Godde / Connie Gonsalves 3rd Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Amador County Recreation Agency
(ACRA)
Chad Simmons / Max Godde 2nd Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
Amador County Solid Waste
Management (AB 939)
Chad Simmons As needed
Amador County Transportation
Commission (ACTC)
Steve McLean / Bob Stimpson 1st Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Amador Fire Protection Agency
(AFPA)
Connie Gonsalves / Bob Stimpson Quarterly
Cemetery Committee Liaison Bob Stimpson / Max Godde 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Central Sierra Resource
Conservation & Development
Bob Stimpson As needed
Chamber of Commerce Board
Meeting
Steve McLean / Max Godde 3rd Friday 8:30 am
Finance/ Budget Bob Stimpson / Chad Simmons As needed
JPAL – Athletic League Connie Gonsalves As needed
Kennedy Mine Foundation Liaison Bob Stimpson / Max Godde 2nd Thursday 3:00 p.m.
Local Area Formation Commission
(LAFCO)
Bob Stimpson / Connie Gonsalves 3rd Thursday 7:00 p.m.
Water Sub-Committee Bob Stimpson / Steve McLean As needed
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1 CITY OF JACKSON
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Matt Ospital, City Engineer
RE: Teresa’s Place – proposed crosswalk
DATE: January 3, 2024
DISCUSSION:
This is a follow up to the agenda item discussed at the 11/13/23 council meeting regarding the possibility of installing a new crosswalk near Teresa’s Place (1235 Jackson Gate Road).
The property located at 1230 Jackson Gate Road (across the street from the restaurant) was recently paved to provide additional parking for the restaurant and banquet hall. Both properties are owned by Teresa’s Place, Inc. It is my understanding that there was a discussion about whether or not the City should install a new crosswalk to allow pedestrians a safe way to cross Jackson Gate Road between the parking lot and the restaurant. The proposed crosswalk location would be considered an uncontrolled location/intersection, which is a location with no traffic lights, road markings or signs to indicate the right-of-way. They are typically only found in either residential neighborhoods or in rural areas.
BACKGROUND:
Providing marked crosswalks traditionally has been one measure used in an attempt to facilitate crossings. Pedestrians have a right to cross roads safely, and planners and engineers have a professional responsibility to plan, design, and install safe and convenient crossing facilities.
When citizens request the installation of marked crosswalks, some engineers and planners still refer to the 1972 study by Herms as justification for not installing marked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations. That study found an increased incidence of pedestrian collisions in marked crosswalks, compared to unmarked crosswalks, at 400 uncontrolled intersections in San Diego, CA.
The results of another study published in September 2005 by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) titled “Safety Effects of Marked Versus Unmarked Crosswalks at Uncontrolled Locations, Final Report and Recommended Guidelines,” revealed that having a marked crosswalk alone at an uncontrolled location did not have a significantly lower pedestrian crash rate as compared to a location with an unmarked crosswalk. Statistics have also shown that crosswalks tend to give a false sense of security to pedestrians. For safety reasons some jurisdictions do not allow mid-block crossings. This aligns with the FHWA language – uncontrolled crossings are dangerous for pedestrians.
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2 RECOMMENDATION:
Due to the following, it is the City Engineer’s opinion that the City should not be responsible for installing a new crosswalk at the proposed location based on the following:
• Crosswalks are not typically installed mid-block, usually just at intersections. • There are no sidewalks on either side of this location to safely send the pedestrians. • Neither of the properties on either side of the proposed location are City owned. • The proposed crosswalk would be provided for the primary benefit of Teresa’s Place’s customers, and not the general public.
As with any proposed crosswalk at an uncontrolled location, an engineering study would be needed to determine if the specific conditions of this location warrant a crosswalk. The owner/developer shall provide a study from licensed traffic engineer and ADA consultant to determine where and what kind of connection needs to be made (lighted, raised, rumble strips, none, directed to stop sign, etc.)
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, January 8, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: January 4, 2024
Agenda Item #7c: Request for streetlights on French Bar Road near Jackson Dental Recommendation
At this time, staff does not recommend installation of streetlights on French Bar Road leading to APN 020-332-004-000 from Jackson Dental for the following reasons:
1. The residential lot where Jackson Dental staff park is not zoned for use as an automobile parking area.
2. Costs associated with the requested streetlight installation on PG&E owned poles are excessive (approximately $25-$35k total).
3. There have been no police calls for service at the location in 2023 and only three total calls for service over the previous two years.
Summary and Discussion
At the regular City Council meeting on November 27, 2023, Council heard a request from Dr.
Ron Ask of Jackson Dental for two streetlights to be installed on power poles along French Bar Road between the new bridge and Jackson Dental. Dr. Ask read multiple letters from staff members of Jackson Dental expressing safety concerns while traversing to their vehicles parked on Dr. Ask’s vacant lot (APN: 020-332-004-000). Current stats from Jackson Police Department show no calls for service at this location in 2023 and only three calls over the previous two years combined.
Engineering Consultant, Frank Whitmore of WGA, provided a map showing one light currently exists on the pole closest to the dental office, the second pole has power without a light, and the third pole near the bridge has no power (see map below). The power poles belong to PG&E which would require the City to file a permit application (estimated cost $3k), and if approved, engineering costs are estimated at $1200 and light installation cost is approximately $20-30k.
During the meeting, a Jackson resident stated an opposing opinion that security lighting for a private business should be at the owner’s expense and not that of City taxpayers.
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Council directed staff to research information for streetlight installation at this location. The results are listed below:
The parcel (APN: 020-332-004-000) where Jackson Dental employees are currently parking is a residential lot which is not zoned for use as an automobile parking area (JMC
17.12.030).
Required lighting for development of an off-street parking area can be found within JMC
17.48.070 (H) but is not allowed in a residential zone. The allowed uses table for residential zoning can be found within JMC 17.07.030.
General information on lighting regulations pertaining to cut-off angle and illumination can be located within JMC 17.43.
Map of location:
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, January 8, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: January 5, 2024
Agenda Item #7e: FEMA Update on Request for Public Assistance (Disaster #DR-4683-CA, California Sever Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides) DISCUSSION:
The City of Jackson and its residents endured significant flood damages during last winter’s severe storm events. FEMA declared the event a disaster on January 14, 2023, with a defined incident period spanning from December 27th, 2022 to January 31, 2023. Residents in the City were provided information by the City of Jackson and Amador County through combined outreach efforts on how to apply for individual assistance with FEMA. FEMA representatives were available to assist residents with their applications at the Amador County building for multiple weeks following the storm, and the City and County circulated flyers with contact information for multiple other resources available to residents impacted by the storms. At that time, the City of Jackson also submitted requests for public assistance with FEMA for damages to city owned properties.
Throughout 2023, City staff diligently worked with FEMA and CalOES representatives to gather and submit required documentation to support our requests for public assistance on various projects throughout the City. All documentation has been submitted, reviewed, and completed for category A & B damages, which include citywide debris removal and emergency measures taken during the storm event incident period. On January 5, 2024, city staff signed completed documentation for CAT B expenses totaling $60,384.33, in addition to previously requested project reimbursement amounts of $2,749.77 (CAT B) and $4,622.01 (CAT A). Currently, the City of Jackson is awaiting FEMA approval and potential reimbursement of $67,756.11 for CAT A & B damages.
The City submitted additional requests for public assistance projects that fall into FEMA categories C through G to address damages to playground equipment, various bridges, easements, hillsides, stormwater drainage and sewer lines, totaling upwards of $220,000.00.
These projects are still under review by FEMA and City staff will continue to work with them and get any requested documentation submitted in hopes of securing additional funds to improve City infrastructure damaged during last year’s storm events.
Attachments: None.
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