Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, February 12, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Teleconference Line: 1-650-419-1505
Meeting ID: 830623580
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1. CEREMONIAL.
• Introduction and swearing in of Firefighter: Kyle Judd. • Introduction and swearing in of City Manager: Carl P. Simpson.
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 Meeting Minutes for January 8, 2024. b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $247,802.62 through 1/19/24 & $443,661.48 through 2/7/24.
c. Approval of January Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $366,888.64. d. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for January 2024. e. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for January 2024. f. Receive Quarterly Periodical Engineering Report.
g. Receive Treasurer’s Report for September 2023.
h. Resolution No. 2024-01 Establishing Staff Wages for the 2024 Swim Program.
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.
Jackson City Council Agenda Monday, February 12, 2024
2 6. COUNCIL REPORTS.
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City’s response to homeless issues [Christine Platt]. b. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding the Kennedy Mine Foundation’s request to waive fees associated with processing their annexation application. c. Receive, review and possibly approve the Façade Grant application from Jackson Glass. d. Receive, review and possibly approve the Façade Grant application from Up Country Pool. e. Receive, review and possibly direct Mayor to execute and send the City draft comment letter on the Amador County Unified School District’s School Closure/Consolidation Program Project DEIR (Draft Environmental Impact Report).
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
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, Case No. 23CV13470
10. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
February 14, 2024 10:00am Cemetery Committee Meeting
February 20, 2024 6:30pm Planning Commission Meeting (TBD) February 26, 2024 6:30pm City Council Meeting
February 28, 2024 1:30pm Economic Development Committee Meeting March 11, 2024 7:00pm City Council Meeting
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICE:
February 19, 2024 Presidents’ Day
Posted: City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 8, 2024
Mayor and Council Members
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Bob Stimpson, Council Member
ABSENT:
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:
Josh Nelson, City Attorney (Remote)
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 moved the ceremonial swearing in of Firefighter Kyle Judd and agenda items 7A & 7C to the regular City Council meeting scheduled for January 22, 2024.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated January 8, 2024 as amended by Mayor McLean. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
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.
Bill Tiemeyer (2132 Thomas Dr.) – Expressed concern for a resident that recently tripped and was injured on a curb in Jackson View Estates. A tentative settlement has been reached between Jackson View Partners and the HOA regarding the paving, and he stated his understanding is that they are awaiting action between the City and Jackson View Partners. He requested Council to follow up to expedite the process. Mr. Tiemeyer also requested the City not issue any additional occupancy permits until the streets in Jackson View are either paved or a 24” feathered edge curb is installed by the developer, and that the subdivision agreement be changed, adding a section forcing the developer to
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pave by a set date. The contract currently has no required date for paving until construction is complete in the subdivision.
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 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].
Councilmembers Godde and Stimpson advised of the following changes to the Committee assignments for 2024:
• Max Godde will be the City liaison, with Bob Stimpson as the alternate, for both the Cemetery Committee and the Kennedy Mine Foundation.
Vice Mayor Simmons requested a change to the December 11, 2023 regular City Council meeting minutes to reflect a uniform front in the motion to retain Mayor Steve McLean as Mayor for 2024. Votes should be recorded as a 5 to 0 vote in favor (AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson). [Update will be reflected in the 12/11/23 minutes as requested.] Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated January 8, 2024 as amended by Councilmember Godde. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
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 – South Avenue storm drain to the creek near Mary Hite’s home that has been plugged for the past ten plus years has been completed, with a new DI box and grading. The exit of the line near the South Avenue bridge has been cleaned out for better flow where it was previously buried in mud about 1.5 feet deep. The French Bar Bridge Project should be complete
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within a couple of weeks, with a couple minor drainage issues to resolve with the contractor. Public Works started taking down Christmas decorations downtown today, following Serbian Christmas on Sunday. GeoCon and the surveyors have begun planning efforts for the reservoir project.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback – Firefighter Kyle Judd will be sworn in at the next regular Council meeting on January 22, 2024. Hydrant flow testing is continuing throughout the City. The Fire department personnel has been experiencing multiple staff illnesses post holidays.
Interim City Manager/Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – On Friday, January 5, 2024 around 6:45PM, JPD received a call regarding a suspicious device resembling a pipe bomb found in a shed at a residence on Rex Avenue. Staff responded with caution and residences within 500 feet were evacuated. Calaveras bomb squad, with assistance of the San Joaquin County bomb squad, were called in to assess the device, but findings were inconclusive. Out of caution, the device was taken out near the sewer treatment plant and detonated. It ended up being part of a “honey oil lab”, which is the process of adding chemical butane to marijuana and pressing out the liquid. Vice Mayor Simmons advised the photo of the device did look like a pipe bomb with a fuse, etc. There was no harm to the public.
Jackson PD was able to assist with the Serbian Christmas tradition on Main Street on Sunday and it went off with a blast!
City Attorney, Josh Nelson (remote) – The California Legislative counsel’s office has provided an estimate of the State budget and (according to their analysis) is facing an unprecedented 68-billiondollar deficit. A better idea of the true impact will be provided when Governor Newsom releases his proposed budget later this week. With the availability of state funded programs over the last couple of years, the City will definitely see indirect impacts. Updates will be provided to Council when further information is received regarding the effects this will have on available funding for local governments.
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 – 1/21/24, attended the Amador Council of Tourism monthly board meeting at Hotel Sutter. They are spending money on commercials for “VisitAmador.com” on Fox 40, Mix 96FM, and are on Facebook and Instagram. Their Vice President plans to come to an upcoming Council meeting to provide a Visit Amador presentation.
Councilmember Stimpson – No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons – Attended a couple of meetings on the school consolidation DEIR.
Mayor McLean – Attended the Amador County Transportation Commission (ACTC) meeting and the Amador Transit Committee meeting. He was just invited to a field trip with Caltrans, meeting at Mel’s at 10AM on 1/25/24 for a field pavement training traveling from Jackson to Pioneer. Councilmember
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Reardon and himself were assigned by ACTC to review a 12-page legal letter for comments regarding the school consolidation DEIR.
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. [Removed from agenda.] Receive, discuss, and provide direction on verbal report of City’s ongoing response to homeless issues [Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator]. b. [Removed from agenda.] 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.
Interim City Manager Chris Mynderup advised that staff does not recommend installation of streetlights on French Bar Road at this time as the lot in question is not zoned for use as an automobile parking area, estimated costs are between $25-35k, and police calls for service do not reflect the reported concerns of Jackson Dental staff. Dr. Ask has started the process applying to rezone the lot in question to commercial and the Jackson municipal code has lighting requirements for parking lots. If the rezone is approved, Council could revisit the item at that time.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received none.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Motion for staff to take no action at this time on Dr. Ask’s request for streetlights on French Bar Road as directed by Council on this date. Moved by Mayor McLean, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
d. Receive an update on “Giving Tuesday” results [Keith Davis, Cemetery Committee Chairman].
Cemetery Committee Chairman Keith Davis informed Council that the Cemetery Committee (with their new nonprofit status with ACRA) participated in the “Giving Tuesday” event on December 26, 2023 along with 64 other groups and received a total of $2,777.00 in donations.
There were a total of 27 donations totaling $2,496.00 and a match received from the Rancheria for $281.00. Mr. Sweet specifically thanked Mr. & Mrs. Pat and Jeannine Crew for their generous donation of $1,000.00. There will be additional fundraising activities coming up,
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including a large dinner by the kiosk at the Cemetery in late spring/early summer. The Cemetery Committee’s tentative $6,700.00 budget will include buying supplies to clean headstones, canister backpacks for water, and brushes. They also obtained estimates to straighten up tombstones and headstones. There will be an ability to “Adopt-a-Plot” soon, and they are preparing a green burial area to meet state rules and regulations. Argonaut High School volunteers will be coming in once a month to help out with weeds and clean up. Lisa Lucke advertises cleanup days and along with the Cemetery Committee members, Lion’s members, high school kids, probation, and other volunteers have been showing up to help. Their goal is to make it easier for people to get around in the cemetery.
Keith Davis thanked and expressed appreciation for the following individuals:
-PW Superintendent Bree Wilder (and the public works department) for his generous help. -Cemetery Sexton Laurie Fishback for her time and volunteer efforts stepping into the Cemetery Sexton position when she was needed.
-Councilmember Max Godde for regular meeting attendance, valuable suggestions and city knowledge, help with getting the headstones, the children’s cemetery, and his volunteer time.
Lisa Lucke expressed her gratitude for the Amador Community Foundation for managing donation money for the Cemetery Committee. Council expressed their gratitude to Lisa Lucke and the Cemetery Committee.
Mayor McLean inquired if there are any applicants for the Cemetery Committee vacancy with it being open to anyone in the County. Keith Davis advised it will be discussed at the meeting on Wednesday this week.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. e. Receive an update on FEMA request for public assistance (Disaster #DR-4683-CA California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides).
Interim City Manager Chris Mynderup advised that City staff has signed off on completed submissions to FEMA for Category A & B damages totaling $67,756.11 and are awaiting approval.
Another $220k worth of proposed project applications in Categories C-G are still in the works. He expressed gratitude to PW Superintendent Bree Wilder and Deputy City Clerk Carleen Kirkpatrick for their work on these applications and coordination of site visits. No money has been received to date but the City is hopeful.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Council expressed their gratitude to City staff.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none pertaining to this agenda item.
In response to agenda Item 7C (Jackson Dental streetlight request):
Thornton Consolo (Jackson Planning Commissioner & Resident) – Expressed concerns regarding the need for additional parking near Jackson Dental and support for Dr. Ask’s applying to rezone a residential lot to commercial. He stated the parking lot lights should be at the business owner’s expense rather than the City and believes it would increase safety. He said he would like to see streetlights at
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this location on the North side of the street after and if rezoning to commercial is approved, permitting a parking lot to be built.
Dave McDaniels (21 French Bar Rd.) – Expressed concerns for parking lot illumination potentially having a negative affect on surrounding residential properties if the parcel in question on French Bar Road is rezoned to commercial, allowing for parking lot use. He trusts City staff will address these concerns and review city codes related to the requirements. Councilmember Stimpson agreed with Mr.
McDaniels’ concerns. Vice Mayor Simmons advised there may be some tree requirements for shade/lighting and trusts Dr. Ask will conduct the parking lot installation professionally, if it is approved. Stimpson advised ADA compliance is another concern with traversing to Jackson Dental from that location as well.
Mayor McLean requested any additional public comment and received none.
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. to January 22, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
8. 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
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned closed session at 7:45 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
Item 4b
Item 4c
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMITS
01/01/2024 - 01/31/2024
Permit
#
Permit
Date
Permit Type Description Parcel # Parcel
Address
Project
Cost
Total
Fees
Group: Building
9811 1/18/2024 Building Metal Building 0
9813 1/19/2024 Building repair sunroom roof
behind house
020-371-002-
000
327 ANITA ST 1,500 $306.50
1,500 $306.50
Group Total: 2
Group: Electrical
9812 1/18/2024 Electrical Electrical pedestal for
208/ 3-phase
044-340-001-
000
290
SCOTTSVILLE
DR
5,000 $307.40
9819 1/26/2024 Electrical Replacing like for like
200A OH meter main
020-140-019-
000
724
ELIZABETH ST
2,150 $211.50
9818 1/26/2024 Electrical Repair misc. electrical
& plumbing
020-241-015-
000
105 MAIN ST 2,000 $306.50
9,150 $825.40
Group Total: 3
Group: Encroachment
9815 1/23/2024 Encroachment Install new OH
service/facilities
020-364-003-
000
213 PEEK ST 2,100 $124.00
2,100 $124.00
Group Total: 1
Group: Mechanical
9804 1/2/2024 Mechanical Replace existing
furnace with new.
Seal supply boots and
return air vent for the
duct pressure test.
020-216-004-
000
307 WALNUT
ST
3,950 $211.51
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9803 1/2/2024 Mechanical C/O like for like
ground package unit.
No ducts,
020-354-002-
000
225
ENDICOTT
AVE
4,494 $211.58
9805 1/5/2024 Mechanical APT #48 - REPLACE
AIR HANDLER AND
HEAT PUMP LIKE FOR
LIKE
020-410-016-
000
900
BROADWAY
14,531 $228.42
9810 1/16/2024 Mechanical To remove and
replace existing HVAC
package system.
Install (1) Bryant 3-
ton heat pump
packaged system
model number
BRPH607CNXK36000.
Includes 5KW heat
strip. System will be
connected to existing
duct work
020-161-014-
000
511 SUTTER
STREET
7,680 $213.15
30,655 $864.66
Group Total: 4
Group: Plumbing
9820 1/26/2024 Plumbing Water heater change
out
044-073-015-
000
10357
AMADOR ST
3,878 $211.50
9821 1/29/2024 Plumbing Replace Water Heater 020-530-037- 010
616 MILL
STREET
2,600 $211.50
9822 1/30/2024 Plumbing Replace 50-gallon
natural gas water
heater in garage, like
for like.
044-500-014-
000
2013 THOMAS
DRIVE
1,893 $211.50
8,371 $634.50
Group Total: 3
Group: Reroof
9807 1/15/2024 Reroof Remove comp roof
and install new comp
shingle roof system,
units 29,31,33,35
020-040-037-
000
29 RAGGIO
RD
15,000 $324.63
9809 1/16/2024 Reroof Tear off & Re-roof
with Certainteed Cool
Shingle
020-162-002-
000
220 REX AVE 14,850 $322.01
9808 1/16/2024 Reroof Tear off & Re-roof
with Certainteed Cool
Shingle
020-344-010-
000
57 ANITA ST 13,850 $319.59
9817 1/26/2024 Reroof Re-roof 044-072-006-
000
10301 BUENA
VISTA DR
6,000 $306.78
49,700 $1,273.01
Group Total: 4
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Group: Sign
9816 1/24/2024 Sign New owner, new
name sign
replacement
020-222-004-
000
225 SUTTER
ST
0 $25.00
9824 1/30/2024 Sign New signs for Quality
Inn
020-120-025-
000
850 STATE
HWY 49/088
0 $50.00
0 $75.00
Group Total: 2
Group: Tenant Improvement
9806 1/5/2024 Tenant
Improvement
Tenant Improvement
- includes demo, build
and sprinkler
relocation
020-540-013-
000
655 NEW
YORK RANCH
RD
25,000 $1,203.38
25,000 $1,203.38
Group Total: 1
Group: Transportation
9814 1/23/2024 Transportation Self Propelled Truck
Crane
020-400-045 100 Mission
Blvd
0 0
Group Total: 1
Group: Water/Sewer
9823 1/30/2024 Water/Sewer Trench Permit 020-283-005-
000
140 BRIGHT
AVE
1,200 $211.50
1,200 $211.50
Group Total: 1
127,676 $5,517.95
Total Records: 22 2/2/2024
Jackson Police Department
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Christopher Mynderup, Chief of Police
Subject: Monthly Activity Report – January 2024
Date: February 5, 2024
Total Number of Incidents 745
Calls for Service 261
Officer Initiated Incidents 484
Police Reports 73
Arrests 11 (10 Misdemeanor, 1 Felony)
Traffic Collisions 7 (4 non-injury, 3 minor injury)
Assault & Battery 2
Assault w/deadly weapon 4
Disturbance of the Peace 31
Public Intoxication 3
Driving Under the Influence 0
Child Abuse Investigations 5
Elder Abuse Investigations 1
Sexual Crimes 0
Missing Persons 1
Domestic Incidents 7 (3 arrests)
Coroner’s Case 1
Mental Health Detention 0
Item 4e
Burglary 1
Robbery 1
Grand/Petty Theft 9
Vandalism 0
Vehicle Theft 1
Arson 0
Traffic Stops 160 (41 citations: 38 infractions 3 misdemeanor) Warrant Cites/Arrests 2
Security Checks 234
School Related Calls 15
Transient related contacts 66
Total Incidents Year to Date: 745
Total Calls for Service YTD: 261
Total Officer Initiated YTD: 484
Comparison to 2023
Total Incidents for January 2023 740
Total Calls for Service January 2023 283
Total Officer Initiated January 223 457
Total YTD Incidents for 2023 740
Total YTD Calls for Service for 2023 283
Total YTD Officer Initiated incidents 2023 457
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4g_WGA Quarterly Report - Projects 1-2024.doc
CITY OF JACKSON
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor, Vice Mayor & Council Members
FROM: Matt Ospital, City Engineer
RE: WGA Project Status Update
DATE: January 17, 2024
The following is a status of projects WGA is currently working on:
1. French Bar Bridge Replacement Project – The project is 99% completed and awaiting for Contractor to complete punchlist and extra work items prior to opening up roadway. City has received approval for additional funding from Caltrans and awaiting availability of funds from Caltrans/FHWA.
2. Pitt Street Bridge Replacement Project – Caltrans rejected previous hydraulics studies by subconsultant Watson Clifford. WGA is working with new hydraulics consultant Avila and Associates to satisfy Caltrans. Also working with right of way consultant to complete right of way acquisition. Construction is anticipated in 2025 depending on construction funding availability.
3. South Avenue Bridge Replacement Project – WGA is awaiting Caltrans approval of bride type selection report. Upon approval from Caltrans, WGA’s subconsultant Burne Engineering will prepare 65% project plans. Residential house acquired by City for project was demolished in November 2023 by Fisk Demolition.
Construction is anticipated in 2026 depending on construction funding availability.
4. Street Light Grant (Hwy 49) – WGA has received an encroachment permit from Caltrans and an approved application from PG&E for power. City’s consultant is updating PS&E to 100% and upon completion will go out to bid ASAP. Construction anticipated in 2023 pending Caltrans construction funding availability.
5. Sutter Street Extension Project – no updates
6. Sewer Grant – a State Revolving Fund plan of study and application has been submitted to the State, seeking a planning grant application to study future improvements to the collection system and at the WWTP. State has notified us that with the current budget cuts, there is no funding available at this time. We are in the system as funding becomes available.
7. Sutter Street Drainage Project – DTSC has informed us that the construction of the new pipeline will be this spring.
Item 4f
Item 4g
Resolution No. 2024-01
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Establishing Staff Wages for the 2024 Swim Program
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson operates a pool for the recreational enjoyment of the community; and
WHEREAS, the pool generates fees to pay for a portion of the cost of its operation; and WHEREAS, the minimum wage for the State of California in 2024 has increased to $16.00/hour since wages for pool staff were reviewed and approved by Council on April 24, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed salary increases and determined said increases to be reasonable:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Jackson does hereby approve the following staff wages for the 2024 Swim Program:
Lifeguard Hourly Wage Rates
Pool Director $20.00
Pool Manager $18.50
Assistant Pool Manager $18.00
Lifeguard $17.00
Swim Instructor $16.00
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on the 12th of February, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF JACKSON
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
John Georgette, City Clerk
Item 4h
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, February 12, 2024– 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: City Council
From: Susan M. Peters, Planning Consultant
Date: February 12, 2024
Agenda Item #7b: Kennedy Mine Foundation – Annexation Fee Waiver Request Recommendation
Review the Kennedy Mine Foundation’s request to waive the fees associated with processing their annexation application to the City of Jackson and provide direction to staff.
Discussion
On January 18, 2024, Mr. Doug Ketron, representing the Kennedy Mine Foundation, submitted the attached letter application to annex the Kennedy Mine Foundation properties into the City of Jackson. The letter also requested waving the fees associated with the application process. It is difficult to determine the exact fee amounts as it depends on the level of environmental review, potential public controversy and ease of tax transfer negotiations with the County, but a good ballpark for staff processing costs is $5,000 to $8,0000. Amador County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) will likely run approximately $3,000 with State Board of Equalization Fees of approximately $2,000.
Should the Council choose to waive all or a portion of the annexation processing fees staff will proceed accordingly.
Item 7b
City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, January 22, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Erin Ventura, Contract City Planner
Via: Chris Mynderup, Interim City Manager
Date: January 17, 2024
Agenda Item #7c : Façade Improvement Program Application – Jackson Glass 823 N. State Highway 49
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider a request to grant Façade Improvement Program funds to Mackenzie Garcia for signage improvements at Jackson Glass located at 823 North Highway 49.
Background and Discussion:
In 2010 the City Council established the Façade Improvement Program designed to assist business owners in improving the appearance of commercial building facades, signs and awnings in the City. Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 in matching City funds to assist in façade improvements.
Mackenzie Garcia has requested Façade Improvement Program funds of $2,500 to pay approximately 47% of the cost to install new and replace existing signs on the property. The applicant is proposing to replace the faces of both sides of the sign on the existing pole sign.
They are not proposing to increase the size of the existing sign. They are also proposing two new wall mounted signs on the front and east side of the building. (see attached application).
Based on the calculations provided by the applicant the existing pole sign exceeds what is allowed per the municipal code. They are not proposing to expand the sign, just replace what is there. The total sign square footage allowed for the property is approximately 145 sf. Between the pole sign and two wall signs the total signage square footage is 145sf.
Staff is recommending that the City Council award $2,500 in Façade Grant Improvement Program funds to Jackson Glass.
Item 7c
City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, February 12, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Erin Ventura, Contract City Planner
Via: Carl Simpson, City Manager
Date: January 29, 2024
Agenda Item #7d: Façade Improvement Program Application – Up Country Pools- 100 Highway 49
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City Council consider a request to grant Façade Improvement Program funds to Robert Lewis for the installation of 3 new awnings at Up Country Pool located at 100 Highway 49.
Background and Discussion:
In 2010 the City Council established the Façade Improvement Program designed to assist business owners in improving the appearance of commercial building facades, signs and awnings in the City. Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 in matching City funds to assist in façade improvements.
Robert Lewis has requested Façade Improvement Program funds of $2,500 to cover approximately 27% of the cost to install three (3) new awnings on the south side of the existing building. The proposed awning will be black in color (see attached application).
Staff is recommending that the City Council award $2,500 in Façade Grant Improvement Program funds to Up Country Pools.
Item 7d
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, February 12, 2024– 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: City Council
From: Susan M. Peters, Planning Consultant
Date: February 12, 2024
Agenda Item #7e: ACUSD School Closure/Consolidation Program Project Draft Environmental Impact Report
Recommendation
Review the draft comment letter on the Amador County Unified School District School Closure/Consolidation Program Project Draft Environmental Impact Report and authorize the Mayor to execute and send before the February 13, 2024 due date.
Background
On February 5, 2024 the City Council and Planning Commission held a Joint Workshop to review staff’s draft letter commenting on the adequacy of the Amador County Unified School District School (ACUSD) Closure/Consolidation Program Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR). After taking Council, Commission and public comments on the draft letter, staff was directed to make some minor amendments including adding a discussion regarding the alternatives analysis.
Discussion
Staff has reviewed the comments from the Joint Workshop and made the following amendments to the draft letter:
• Kearney Street intersections were added to the request for review in the Transportation Section of the Draft EIR;
• A request for infrastructure improvements to meet City Standards was added to the Utilities and Service Section discussion;
• A request to include review of an alternate site in the Alternatives Analysis Section; and • Additions to the list of those copied on the letter.
It is recommended that the Council review the updated comment letter and direct the Mayor to execute and send the letter by the February 13, 2024 due date.
Item 7e
February 12, 2024
Amador County Unified School District
Attn: Jared Critchfield
217 Rex Avenue
Jackson, CA 95642
Re: Response to School Closure/Consolidation Program Project Draft Environmental Impact Report - SCH 2023060568
Dear Mr. Critchfield,
Thank you for the opportunity to review and respond to the Amador County Unified School District (ACUSD) Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the proposed School Closure/Consolidation Project (“Project”). Consolidation of Amador and Argonaut High Schools at the Argonaut campus and increased student population at Jackson Elementary School will have significant impacts to the City of Jackson that have not been adequately addressed in the Draft EIR.
Project Description:
Chapter 3 Project Description of the Draft EIR lacks the following information:
1. There is no narrative describing the proposed changes/improvements to the existing Jackson Junior High School to convert it to a preschool. The proposed use of the vacant classrooms and other amenities at this site should be described so potential impacts can be evaluated;
2. Ingress and egress from Argonaut High School has not been adequately described.
Figure 3.5 does not show necessary encroachment improvements to Argonaut Lane and Stoney Creek Road;
3. The project description does not indicate that there will be additional parking provided at Argonaut High School. Existing plus projected parking needs should be described.
4. Table 3-1 shows that Jackson Elementary School will increase with the addition of sixth grade students but there is no narrative describing why no improvements need to be made to the site.
Transportation:
Section 5.15 Transportation of the Draft EIR is deficient for the following reasons:
1. Impact 5.15-1 – The proposed project would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities:
a. The Amador County Regional Transportation Plan (Goal 1A), Amador Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan (Goal 2), the 2008 City of Jackson
General Plan Circulation Element (Goal 2) and the 2023 City of Jackson General Plan Circulation Element (Goal CIRC-2) all prioritize traffic and circulation safety.
The Draft EIR does not address the potential safety impacts resulting from increased traffic, specifically at key intersections including (but not limited to) Stoney Creek/Argonaut Lane, Argonaut Lane/Highway 49/88, Kennedy Flat Road/Highway 88, Hoffman Street/Highway 49/88, Kearney Street/Church Street, North Main/Main Street, Summit/Water Street and Main/Highway 49/88.
Increased queuing at these intersections greatly increases the potential for traffic collisions. These impacts and potential mitigations must be addressed in the Transportation section of the Draft EIR (not in the Appendices). Senate Bill 743 replacing Level of Service analysis with Vehicle Miles Traveled “does not relieve a public agency of the requirements to analyze a project’s potentially significant transportation impacts related to air quality, noise, safety, or any other impact associated with transportation” (PRC Section 21099(b)(3)); b. The Draft EIR states that “The proposed project would hinder the City’s goals to improve its transportation network, including roadway, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure,” yet there is no explanation as to why and how this this impact is considered “Less than significant”;
c. Hoffman Street is incorrectly described as extending to the Calaveras County Line. This should be corrected to show that Hoffman Street turns into Stoney Creek Road at Argonaut Lane.
d. There is not enough information about the “valet” and busing programs to consider this adequate mitigation. Please provide more detailed information that clearly demonstrates how these programs reduce the number of trips and congestion and improves safety at the school sites and the roadways in the vicinity of the school sites; and
e. There is no analysis of the potential impacts associated with queuing at the ingress on Argonaut Lane and egress on to Stoney Creek Road.
2. Impact 5.15-2 – The proposed project may conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b):
a. Again, Senate Bill 743 replacing Level of Service analysis with Vehicle Miles Traveled “does not relieve a public agency of the requirements to analyze a project’s potentially significant transportation impacts related to air quality, noise, safety, or any other impact associated with transportation” (PRC Section 21099(b)(3)). The operations analysis that was performed was not included in the body of the Draft EIR and thus no mitigation measures are proposed. Safety impacts and proposed mitigation must be included in the Draft EIR for the document to be approved as adequate for decision making purposes; b. The mitigation proposed in Section 5.15.4 to develop and implement a Transportation Demand Management Plan is not, according to CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4(a)(1)(b), adequate. Future studies cannot be utilized as mitigation. The Traffic Demand Management Plan must be completed and incorporated into the Draft EIR.
3. Impact 5.15-3 – The proposed project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., fam equipment).
a. The project description does not indicate that there will be additional parking provided at Argonaut High School. With an increase in student population, it is anticipated that there will be increased cars for school and extracurricular events.
Inadequate parking facilities could lead to on-street parking which could be hazardous and impede emergency response. Potential parking related impacts must be addressed in the Draft EIR; and
b. The project description does not indicate that there would be any improvements to either Stoney Creek Road or Argonaut Lane. Both of these roads are narrow with minimal or no shoulders. Necessary improvements should be evaluated in the Draft EIR to mitigate potential hazards.
4. Impact 5.15-4 – The proposed project would not result in inadequate emergency services:
a. The analysis provided in this section does not adequately describe the narrow roadways in the vicinity of both Jackson Elementary and Argonaut High School and the ability of first responders to navigate to those sites. Additionally, there is no description of how the “valet and metering program” will operate during an emergency event; and
b. Analysis is also lacking for emergencies during sporting events at Argonaut High School. Mitigation measures should be developed and included in the Draft EIR to ensure first responders can access the site and event participates can evacuate safely in the event of an emergency.
Utility and Service Systems:
Overall, the methods used to estimate the wastewater generation and water use and the project’s effect on utilities and service systems are contradictory and not based on any tangible data. The level of effort to analyze and project the environmental impacts was disappointing.
City of Jackson staff has accurate data available and easily assessable. The mitigation measures are based on insufficient data. The analysis and mitigation measures cannot be universally applied to all three sites (Argonaut HS, Ione Jr. High, and Sutter Creek Elementary school) as the utility infrastructure is of differing design and operated by different entities with different standards and requirements. The mitigation methods suggested will not mitigate as intended.
Additionally, there is no mitigation addressing improvements to City facilities. Any public improvements to the City’s infrastructure must be designed to City Standards and reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.
Wastewater Treatment and Collection:
generated from Argonaut High School. The EIR claims that a one for one offset should be applied due to the reduction of students at Jackson Jr High. However, in the case of Jackson Jr.
High the facilities are not changing so the capacity is still available to be used. The EIR uses a sewer generation rate of 18 gpd/student which was taken from the City of Sutter Creek and Amador Regional Sanitation Authority’s Wastewater Master Plan Update which the City of Jackson is not a part of nor recognizes. The EIR claims the wastewater generation rate of 18 gpd/student is overstated. However, in analyzing the current winter water use and current enrollment, the wastewater generation rate comes to 21.63 gpd/student. This is 20% more than the “overstated” rate used in the EIR. Based on current actual data, the school consolidation project would add an additional 17,048 gpd to the collection system and the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). As it is currently conceptualized and stated in the EIR, the new proposed building will not add additional sewage to the City’s lift station. This is not the case.
While there is a lateral from the High School which diverts some of the effluent from the lift station, the added capacity of 789 students and increased attendance at school events (i.e. football games) will have an impact as a portion of the effluent generated on the site will reach the lift station. The additional student capacity effect on the existing lift station cannot be overlooked and needs to be analyzed thoroughly.
peak weather flow rates and volume over time to determine the potential of surcharge conditions from the proposed improvements and additional students. The recommended analysis suggests using the aforementioned City of Sutter Creek and Amador Regional Sanitation Authority’s Wastewater Master Plan Update, California Green Building Standards, or other approved references. The City requests that a detailed analysis utilize site specific data and produce projections based on this site specific information and not references. The City of Jackson does not permit an “acceptable peak wet weather flow rate”. It is the City’s goal to eliminate all inflow and infiltration to private and public sanitary sewer systems. The mitigations suggested in the EIR also do not include identifying necessary upgrades or modifications to the City’s collection system or the WWTP to accommodate the additional wastewater generation this project will produce. It only implies to reduce the peak weather flows to acceptable limits and pay connection fees.
As a site specific plan the City recommends ACUSD to prepare a detailed analysis of wastewater generation at the Argonaut HS campus using current data with the current enrollment to project the total wastewater generation of the consolidation. The analysis should also include actual data on how many fixture units(toilets, sinks, shower drains, etc.) flow to the City’s lift station. This could be done with a flow meter or projections based on a percentage of the school’s fixture units flow to the lift station. This analysis would produce an accurate projection of the Project’s impact on the lift station. The analysis should also investigate the existing inflow and infiltration issues. Mitigation measures based on the analysis shall include eliminating all inflow and infiltration, modifying or upgrading the lift station, city sewer mains, and WWTP to accommodate the projects impact on city facilities. The city does not have a per student impact fee in place so there would need to be an agreement to determine a connection and impact fee for the Project.
Water Supply and Distribution System:
demand from Argonaut High School. The EIR uses an indoor water demand rate of 12.1 gpd/student which was taken from CalEEMod 2021. The City of Jackson does not recognize this metric. Furthermore, the rate is in conflict with the wastewater generation rate used (18gpd/student) and undermines the adequacy of the analysis in the EIR. In analyzing the current winter water use and current enrollment, the existing water demand rate comes to
24.04gpd/student. Which is nearly 200% more than the rate used in the EIR. Based on current actual data the school consolidation project would add an additional 18,942 gpd to the water distribution system’s demand.
domestic and fire water services, meters, mains and anticipated water demands and site specific wastewater infrastructure. These studies should have been completed prior to drafting the EIR so the analysis and conclusions could drive the appropriate mitigation. Per CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.4(a)(1)(b), future studies cannot be utilized as mitigation.
by the Amador Water Agency. This should be corrected as the City of Jackson is the water purveyor to Argonaut High School.
Alternatives Analysis
The DEIR includes Alternatives to the Proposed Project but lacks any analysis of potential sites outside of the existing schools. By failing to include an alternative site as a project alternative or providing analysis to support rejection of such alternatives, the DEIR fails to consider whether consolidation could occur with fewer environmental impacts. The appearance is that the School District has already pre-determined the outcome of the proposal.
Substantial Changes to the Draft EIR
The City of Jackson, along with Caltrans, Amador County Transportation Commission, and the cities of Ione and Sutter Creek are all requesting that the Transportation Operations analysis be undated to Caltrans standards and brought into the body of the Draft EIR so potential mitigation can be considered. This analysis, along with the Transportation Demand Management Plan inclusion into the document would be considered “significant new information” in accordance with CEQA Guidelines 15088.5(a) and requires re-circulation of the document. The ACUSD must allow public participation in the CEQA process. Adding the necessary analyses and allowing the public a chance to review and comment on that information is critical to the decision-making process.
We sincerely hope you, Mr. Critchfield, and the District’s consultants address the deficiencies in the Draft Environmental Impact Report so the Amador County Unified School District Board of Trustees has accurate information to make an informed decision. Towards that objective, City of Jackson staff encourages you, your staff and consultants to work collaboratively to ensure that potential impacts to the students and citizens are adequately analyzed and appropriate mitigation is detailed and implemented.
Sincerely,
Steve McLean
City of Jackson, Mayor
CC: Amador County Unified School District Board of Trustees Torie Gibson, Superintendent
Dwayne Mears, Principal, Environmental Services and School Facilities Planning Mark Brewer, Consolidated High School Principal
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