CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON February 12, 2024
CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Max Godde, Council Member Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Carl Simpson, City Manage Bob Stimpson, Council Member Chris Mynderup, Police Chief Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
ABSENT: None 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. CEREMONIAL.
• Introduction and swearing in of Firefighter: Kyle Judd. • Introduction and swearing in of City Manager: Carl P. Simpson.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated February 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, 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. 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.
Diane Oneto (Coordinator/Kit Carson Mountain Men) - Wagon Train is returning this year April 24-28, 2024 with the street celebration on the 28th, ', and she requested City sponsorship for a wagon utilizing TOT funds. Application and letter provided to Police Chief Mynderup during the meeting. Ms. Oneto advised the wagons will be going through downtown first to avoid any issues.
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR.
Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed lor discussion al 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.
Receive Building Department Monthly Report for January 2024.
C. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for January 2024. f. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for January 2024.
Receive Quarterly Periodical Engineering Report.
h. Receive Treasurer's Report for September 2023.
i. Resolution No. 2024-01 Establishing Staff Wages for the 2024 Swim Program.
Councilmember Gonsalves stated she will abstain from voting on the meeting minutes from January 8, 2024 only, as she was not present.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated February 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES: Mclean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Gonsalves (from Item 4a ONLY)
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.
Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder - Welcomed City Manager Carl Simpson. Attended an ACT meeting on the school consolidation today and encouraged increased communication from the school board to the City. Provided updates on the DTSC/Sutter Street Drainage Project and upcoming state requirements for electric vehicles, which require reporting to the Air Quality Resource Board.
There was a recent break-in with no verifiable losses at the City Corp Yard last week, which is being investigated, and vandalism in the Detert Park bathrooms. Cameras will be restored and/or updated at the park soon and potentially citywide. City Hall cameras being installed soon and Mayor suggested cameras in the parking lot below. Updated provided on the Water Reservoir Project, and the City will be filing to get an easement through the Kennedy Mine property leading to the reservoir. Delta Engineering will be doing annual sampling for arsenic there again soon.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback - Welcomed City Manager Carl Simpson. Thanked everyone who attended the annual Firefighter appreciation dinner and acknowledged volunteer Firefighter Kyle Berschens for being awarded both the Firefighter of the Year and Most Dedicated Firefighter Awards.
Fire attended the Junior High School career fair and are scheduled to sell tri-tip sandwiches at the February 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
upcoming Dandelion Days event. Fire will be at the opening night for Little League with the ladder truck on April 5th
Police Chief. Chris Mynderup - Welcomed and thanked City Manager Carl Simpson. Attended the quarterly police risk management meeting through NCCSIF (City insurance pool) covering new laws, such as AB 2188 Marijuana Use for Employees and AB 2773 affecting rules during police traffic stops.
Attended the Rollingwood monthly community meeting on February 2nd. Two officers participated in the Junior High School career day. Attended the Firefighter appreciation dinner for the first time, congratulated Kyle Berschens.
Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about the homeless encampment on the creek by the hospital. Chief Mynderup advised they are working on an enforcement plan.
City Manager, Carl Simpson - Thanked Council. "Coffee with Carl" at the Boilerworks Café is tomorrow 2/13/24. Will be going to Dallas this weekend to collect his wife. Recognized his son Devin as well as his close friend Dennis Springer from Sacramento County in the audience attending for the swearing in. Thanked Police Chief Mynderup and Deputy City Clerk Carleen Kirkpatrick.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - Provided an update on the Jackson View developer/HOA dispute, regulation of homeless camps on public property (referencing recent Grants Pass case law and potential upcoming Supreme Court guidance), and the taxpayer protection initiative that could affect fair utility rates for the community.
6. 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 - Welcomed City Manager Carl Simpson, has received nothing but positive feedback from staff. Attended Firefighter's appreciation dinner. Attended the Economic Development Committee meeting.
Councilmember Godde - Attended Amador Senior Center board meeting in January- they are seeking a few members for their board of directors. January 27" attended a Cemetery Cleanup with a dozen local high school students and teachers, Fire Chief Fishback and his wife Laurie, and Jim Laughton brought pizza at the conclusion. Attended a Kennedy Mine Foundation meeting last week.
Councilmember Stimpson - Attending an Air District meeting tomorrow to review budget.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Attended the Firefighter's appreciation dinner and spent time getting to know City Manager Carl Simpson.
Mayor McLean - Attended the Firefighter's appreciation dinner briefly on the way to another meeting, the Economic Development Committee meeting, the ACT and AT meetings, school consolidation meetings, a Chamber Mixer, and the Mayor selection meeting at the County office. Tomorrow he is stopping by "Coffee with Carl" at 10AM tomorrow at Boilerworks Café before a meeting with the U.S.
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EPA project coordinator for the superfund site at the Van Horn property and a ribbon cutting in lone at 12:30PM with the Chamber of Commerce.
7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation of City Council actions and audio recordings are retained for those desiring more detail on particular agenda item discussions. These audio recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and citizen discussion.
a. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City's response to homeless issues [Christine Platt].
Removed from agenda, presenter unavailable.
b. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding the Kennedy Mine Foundation's request to waive fees associated with processing their annexation application.
Susan Peters introduced the letter from KMF representative Doug Ketron requesting the annexation application and waiver of fees by the City, and briefly covered the costs associated. Council needs to consider and/or provide direction for staff to waive all or part of the fees. Jackson would be CEQA lead agency and likely need to prepare a mitigated negative declaration or negative declaration, costing approximately $5-8k. Councilmember Godde and Susan Peters advised the City has County Supervisor Crew's blessing on this item, who is also in LAFCO. Mayor McLean expressed support for this item.
Peters advised the application fees with the City can be waived first and revisit once it is time to submit the application to LAFCO. City Attorney advised this item could be covered with TOT funds and research can be done on other potential funding options. A resolution will be required to accompany the application to LAFCO, should the City become the applicant. Peters provided additional information on tax transfer negotiations with the County. Peters also mentioned she is willing to donate some of her time to this project, as she feels very strongly about supporting the Kennedy Mine Foundation which is a good partner with the Knight's Foundry.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Thornton Consolo - Expressed support for the annexation of the Kennedy Mine Foundation.
Councilmember Godde stated he does not want the Kennedy Mine Foundation burdened with extra financial liability surrounding annexation into the City of Jackson.
Mayor McLean provided direction based upon consensus from the Council for Susan Peters to prepare the application for annexation of the Kennedy Mine Foundation, waiving the initial city fees. c. Receive, review and possibly approve the Façade Grant application from Jackson Glass.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and council supported approval. Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
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Thornton Consolo - Provided history on the façade improvement program and asked clarifying questions about the Jackson Glass application. Requested the City to resume enforcement of signs in the City, specifically temporary banners.
Councilmember Godde inquired if the Jackson Glass sign has met the requirements of the sign code.
Susan Peters advised contract City Planner Erin Ventura has reviewed and made the recommended to approve the façade grant request from Jackson Glass. Mayor McLean requested a motion.
Motion to approve a Façade Grant utilizing TOT funds of $2500 to Jackson Glass dated February 12, 2024 as 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
d. Receive, review and possibly approve the Façade Grant application from Up Country Pool.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and council supported approval. Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve a Façade Grant utilizing TOT funds of $2500 to Up Country Pool dated February 12, 2024 as 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
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).
Susan Peters reviewed previous direction from Council at the Special Meeting on February 5, 2024 and incorporation of the comments and amendments to the City's DEIR response. Peters recommended adding Caltrans to the list of people being CC'd on the letter and was advised by Council to incorporate a paragraph about CEQA due process.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Thornton Consolo - Expressed concern for the intersection of Wicklow Way and Stoney Creek, Hoffman Drive and Sutter Street, pertaining to traffic.
Mayor requests a motion.
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Motion to direct the Mayor to execute and deliver by the February 13, 2024 due date the City's amended draft comment letter on the Amador County Unified School District's School Closure/Consolidation Program Project DEIR dated February 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Nune
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
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.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. to February 26, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
ATTEST:
ohn 2/6/24
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved