CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON April 8, 2024
ALIFORNIA
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 (attending remotely) Connie Gonsalves, Council Member 'arl P. Simpson, City Manager Bob Stimpson, Council Member "hris Mynderup, Police Chief Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
ABSENT: None Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated April 8, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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.
David Drummond (Jackson resident) - Expressed concerns for potential dangers due to speeding on Pine Street off of Hoffman between Alma and McGee and proposed two speedbumps be installed at these two intersections. Councilmember Stimpson inquired if he has spoken to any neighbors.
Drummond advised he has spoken to one teen female specifically and she slowed down for a week before speeding again. Stimpson advised the City previously considered purchasing movable speed bumps which were inexpensive, which could be considered. Mayor McLean recommended an increase in law enforcement at this location.
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which reduced many nonviolent property and drug possession felonies to misdemeanor offenses, even in repeat offenses. Many in police community believe this proposition directly impacted increases in the homeless populations in every City in California. On 4/5/24 the final vacant Police Officer position was filled by Jordan Thurman from Citrus Height PD, who will begin on 4/16/24. 4/27/24 PD will be assisting the Amador Child Council with Support Our Children, selling hot dogs.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - (Remote) No report.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - At recommendation of Mayor McLean, attended the second Calaveras/Amador mixer with his wife.
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 - Two agenda items from the Economic Development Committee are on the agenda tonight. On Thursday, will be attending a car show meeting.
Councilmember Godde - No report.
Councilmember Stimpson - No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons - No report.
Mynderup at Mel's on the snow day.
Councilmember Gonsalves advised there is a ribbon cutting this Thursday April 11 at 11:30PM for the change in ownership at Up Country Pool.
Mayor McLean advised the Chamber of Commerce Mixer at the Knight's Foundry in Sutter Creek is on 4/10/24 at 5:30PM, with raviolis provided by the Haight family.
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.
Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City's response to homeless issues. [Christine Platt] On 4/4/24, during snow there were still 15 people who participated in the shower program, and 30 people attended the week prior. Permanent housing was obtained for one homeless individual.
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7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:02 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on April 22, 2024.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 020-381-014-000, APN 020-367-002-000
Agency negotiator: Carl P. Simpson, City Manager, and Josh Nelson, City Attorney Negotiating parties: Scundi Lee Andrew Trust
Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
Heor 4/27/74
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved