CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
BACKSON March 11, 2024
ALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Max Godde, Council Member Joanna Gin, City Attorney Representative Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
ABSENT: Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Bob Stimpson, Council Member Dalacie Blankenship, Finance Manager Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATION.
Commemorating March 2024 as American Red Cross Month.
Council read and presented American Red Cross Community Volunteer leader Jolinda Sim along with a new Red Cross Volunteer with the Proclamation. Jolinda Sim provided some additional information on the American Red Cross, and the public can gain additional information on their website at https://www.redcross.org/local/california/gold-country.html
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated March 11, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
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.
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Michael Siligo / President of Jackson View HOA - Acknowledged situation between Jackson View Partners and the HOA, pending clarification with attorney and will move forward.
Tracy Berkner & Kathleen Mahan (President) / Amador Council of Tourism - Provided update on "Visit Amador" marketing goals and how to stay connected with their agency.
Kareem Hussein / Resident at 408 N Main St. - Expressed parking concerns at this location and requested reserve parking spaces. "Permit Parking" is posted, though he states there is no enforcement.
City Manager Simpson to follow up.
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 February 26, 2024 Meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $200,041.22. c. Approval of Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $379,832.48. d. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for February 2024. e. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for February 2024. f. Jackson View Phase 2 - Acceptance of Scottsville Sewer Lift Station Upgrade and Filing and recording of the Notice of Completion.
g. Approval of Economic Development Committee's recommendation to purchase five 50' strands of white lights for Main Street (approximate cost $400-500). h. Acceptance of Designation of City of Jackson's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies (Cal OES 130).
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated March 11, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: Simmons (abstain from Item 4f 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.
Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback - Expressed gratitude to American Red Cross. Truck 1 will be back in service within 2 weeks. Pancake Breakfast may return next year, per Vice Mayor Simmons request.
City Attorney Representative, Joanna Gin - No report.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - No report.
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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 - 2/28/24 Attended Economic Development Committee- discussions on other artificial tree options coming soon/cargo container for storage. On 3/22/24 at 1PM she is doing a phone interview with DTSC on the Oro de Amador toxic waste clean-up. Had coffee with previous City Manager Yvonne Kimball during her recent vacation and is doing well/says hello to everyone in Councilmember Godde - Attended a meeting with the Executive Director of the Amador Senior Center to discuss new programs. Attended Amador County Day at the Kennedy Mine as a volunteer docent and saw 300+ people attend.
Councilmember Stimpson - Absent.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Attended the Chamber of Commerce Margaret Dalton Golden Acorn award dinner with his wife and the Haight Ravioli Ribbon Cutting. On 3/13/24, will attend an ACRA meeting and there will be an opening for a new Executive Director. On 3/12/24, will attend Fair Foundation meeting.
Mayor McLean - Attended ACTC/ATC meeting, the Golden Acorn award dinner honoring County Recorder Kim Grady, the Marie Suzie Pantalon film showing at the Kennedy Mine, the Haight Ravioli Ribbon Cutting, and is scheduled to attend a local Mayor's luncheon at the Plymouth Mayor's request.
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 and accept FY 22/23 Audit Report [reports are available for viewing in person during the meeting, at City Hall and once accepted by Council will be placed on the city website at the following link: https://www.ci.jackson.ca.us/administration_finance.php#outer-74].
Carrie Schroeder of Smith & Newell reviewed details on the City of Jackson 22/23 Audit Report.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received none.
Mayor McLean thanked Finance Manager Dalacie Blankenship for her hard work.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
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Motion to accept the City of Jackson FY 22/23 Audit Report on March 11, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
b. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City's response to homeless issues. [Christine Platt] Christine Platt/Homeless Outreach Coordinator received approval for the Bomba's sock program, which will be able to regularly supply socks to those in need. Homeless Outreach Coordinator Assistant Brittney Pettinichio was able to cover the shower program until Jim's return from medical leave. WellSpace Health will start offering assistance to the unhoused during the Shower Program, where multiple resources are regularly made available. Three unhoused recently moved into permanent housing. Two people have recently entered into rehabilitation programs. City Manager Carl P. Simpson visited the Shower Program (Tuesdays/Thursdays), which is going well with an average of 15-20 people utilizing the program regularly. Sierra Wind also gives out sack lunches twice a week.
c. PUBLIC HEARING for past use of funds for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program contract 20-CDBG-CV1-00064 and 20-CDBG-CV2/3-00136.
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing and invited the public to comment on the item and received none.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received none.
Mayor McLean closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve acceptance of the close-out documents (final products_for the CDBG Program contract 20-CDBG-CV1-00064 and 20-CDBG-CV2/3-00136 on March 11, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
d. Update and consideration of the Kit Carson Mountain Men Wagon Train request for TOT funds sponsoring the horse drawn wagon ($650) and Days of 49 Celebration & Parade ($1760) on April 28, 2024.
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Deputy City Clerk Carleen Kirkpatrick advised there is currently no charge for special events in the City of Jackson and the amounts requested are the same as previous years.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if other cities are also paying this amount and there was no information available. Simmons also asked if the City of Jackson roads will be shut down or extra duty police officers available. Councilmember Gonsalves advised these items are covered in the event application, presented in the previous meeting packet.
Diane Oneto advised there is a budget sheet in the Council packet from the previous meeting.
Deputy City Clerk Kirkpatrick provided a copy of the previous meeting minutes to Mayor McLean for review. Diane advised the police department has always assisted for this event in the past, no Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the Kit Carson Mountain Men Wagon Train request for TOT funds to sponsor the horse drawn wagon ($650) and Days of 49 Celebration & Parade ($1760) on March 11, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Godde
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:35p.m. to 6:30p.m. on March 25, 2024.
ATTEST:
3/2624
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved