Jackson City Council Agenda Monday, June 24, 2024
b. Review and possible award of FY 24/25 TOT Grants with recommendations from the Advisory Committee.
c. Review and discuss public request for yield line/stop sign at SchoberAve./Allen St./Perry St.
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Regular meeting adjournment.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency designated representatives: Carl P. Simpson, Dalacie Blankenship; Josh Nelson Employee organization: Jackson SEIU, JPOA, & JPFA
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
June 26, 2024 1:30 pm Economic Development Committee Meeting (Cancelled) July 8, 2024 7:00 pm City Council Meeting (may begin at 6:30pm due to adjournment) July 10, 2024 10:00 am Cemetery Committee Meeting
July 15, 2024 6:30 pm Planning Commission Meeting
July 22, 2024 7:00 pm City Council Meeting (may begin at 6:30pm due to adjournment) UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICE:
July 4, 2024 Independence Day
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
June 10, 2024
Mayor and Council Members
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
ABSENT:
Bob Stimpson, Council Member
John Georgette, City Clerk
Staff Members:
Josh Nelson, City Attorney (Remote)
Carl P. Simpson, City Manager
Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:29 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 June 10, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves
NOES: None
ABSENT: 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.
David Drummond (Jackson Resident) – Presented concerns with speeding down Pine Street and the corner of McGee and Pine. Requested follow up with City Manager. Suggests rezoning to 15 mph.
Councilmember Gonsalves advised of the speed trailer that was placed at this location and Jackson PD increased presence for a couple of weeks at this location with no issues. Drummond advised the main female speeding down the street comes around 7:45AM and returns between 4:30-5:30PM.
Dave McDaniel (Jackson Resident) – Reported speeding on the completed French Bar Road between 8:15AM-11:45AM and 4PM-5:15PM. Concerns with red lights being run at 49/88 and Main Street/49.
Reported increased insurance costs due to needed fire break on Oro de Amador property- stated the
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current fire break is not acceptable, and the access/road width is unacceptable. Fire Chief Fishback advised the current firebreak is acceptable. City Manager Simpson advised staff will look into the lease agreement.
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 May 28, 2024 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $177,257.85. c. Approval of May 2024 Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $379,125.88. d. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for May 2024. e. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for May 2024. f. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for May 2024. g. Resolution No. 2024-11 Adopting the City Investment Policy. h. REVISED Resolution No. 2024-07 Adopting a List of Projects and Approving the Use of SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding for City Street Projects for FY2024- 25 i. Resolution No. 2024-13 Extending FY 23/24 Water Rates with Amador Water Agency’s FY 24/25 Wholesale Increase for one-year Effective July 1st, 2024. j. Resolution No. 2024-14 Setting Sanitary Sewer Service Charges. k. Resolution No. 2024-15 Awarding the Construction Contract for the Pine Street Sewer Replacement Project to Campbell Construction General Engineering, Inc.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated June 10, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves
NOES: None
ABSENT: 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 – Sutter Street Drainage project had a pre-construction meeting last week- to start Thursday in the parking lot area between Ace Hardware and the library.
Update on Poor Man’s Bronze sewer- 12 years ago when the ball field was redone the sewer line was damaged installed a storm drain & fence post, causing this backup. The line has now been fixed by Campbell Construction. City will be reimbursing Bronze Man for his incurred costs. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about a letter from DTSC. Wilder advised the letter refers to the Sutter Street Extension project.
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Interim Fire Chief, Dale Fishback – Burning closed June 1, 2024. CalFire also declared fire season.
Two new volunteer fire recruits have passed backgrounds and will be available soon.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – Regarding traffic concerns, PD made 222 traffic stops in May, 10 cited for no license/suspended license, 28 infraction citations, and 7 DUI drivers. Encourages residents to continue to report traffic concerns/regular speeding in specific areas to PD for follow up. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about officer shifts. Mynderup advised typically one on duty with overlaps in shifts.
One officer will be promoted to Detective soon, removing one officer from patrol to investigations.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson – No report.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson – Conducted Fire Chief interviews last week with Chiefs Fishback and Mynderup, hopefully will fill the position soon.
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 – No report.
Councilmember Godde – No report.
Councilmember Stimpson – Absent.
Vice Mayor Simmons - No report.
Mayor McLean – Attended a Grande Parlor meeting in Rohnert Park and a Memorial Day wreath lane at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco in honor of soldiers that died in WWI and WWII. Attended a Regional Transit Management Fund meeting with ACTC on Tuesday. Ribbon cutting through the Chamber of Commerce tomorrow at Volcano Telephone and in Pine Grove. Chamber mixer in Volcano on Wednesday. Flag Day event in Sonoma County on Saturday.
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. Receive and provide direction on proposed “Floating Under the Fireworks” evening event at the Jackson City Pool on July 3, 2024 [Daphne Parker, Pool Director].
Pool Director Daphne Parker presented the “Floating Under the Fireworks” event at the pool on July 3, 2024 during the fireworks event. Parker would like to keep the pool open on this date, offer snack shack, and the separate special event in the evening at $20/person admission. A free see-through float
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tube will be provided so lifeguards can see everyone safely & a raffle will be held. Lifeguards are also first responders who can assist should their services be needed during the event, assisting PD and Fire.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about parking.
Parker advised parking remains first come first serve and people can walk in. Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about the time. Parker advised it will run from sundown to the end of the fireworks display (approx. 7PM to 10PM). Chief Mynderup advised the area is closed to parking during the July 3rd event anyway and encourages people to park at the High School and take the shuttle down.
Councilmember Godde inquired about lighting and Parker advised half the lights will be turned off and half on for safety.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the “Floating Under the Fireworks” evening event on July 3, 2024 at the Jackson City Pool, on June 10, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves
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].
Attended a Prism training and learned about what Placer County is doing in response to homelessness and a low barrier shelter they implemented. Summer rhythm and shower program is going well.
c. Receive and provide direction on a Façade Improvement Grant Application – The Estate Planning Law Center, 159 Main Street [Erin Ventura, Contract City Planner].
Mayor McLean introduced the grant application and plan to replace broken tiles at this location. Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments. Thornton Consolo requested photos of the façade grant projects and a preference for preserving the historic look. Mayor McLean advised the archway idea over Main Street is being discussed by an interested group again tomorrow. Downtown streetlights have been repainted, hanging lights installed, and banners being considered. Wilder advised some issues arose with power to the lights. Public Works will look into it further. Mayor McLean advised that the Beautification Committee meets this Thursday.
Mayor requests a motion.
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Motion to approve the Estate Planning Law Center’s Façade Improvement Grant application for $2500 on June 10, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stimpson
ABSTAIN: None
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. to 6:30p.m. on June 24, 2024.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
Resolution No. 2024-16
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Intending to Extend the Passage of the FY 23/24 Final Budget to After July 1, 2024
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson, previously adopted its Final Budget for FY 23/24 for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2024 and the FY 24/25 begins on July 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, the staff and the City Council have been preparing and reviewing the draft FY 24/25 budget; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is anticipating the preparation and passing of a Final Budget for FY 24/25 to be delayed until after July 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City of Jackson, will conduct hearings and publish the proposed FY 24/25 City Budget on the City Website upon its adoption; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that City Council of the City of Jackson does hereby extend the FY 23/24 Final Budget to August 2024 or until the FY 24/25 Final Budget is passed.
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on the 24th day of June, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
City of Jackson
_______________________
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
John Georgette, City Clerk
Item 3c
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Christopher Mynderup, Chief of Police
Date: June 20, 2024
Subject: Annual 3rd of July Jackson Lions Club Fireworks Show Recommendation
That City Council approves the 2024 Jackson Lions Club Fireworks Show Special Event Application, which will take place at Detert Park and Aimee Field on Wednesday July 3, 2024 (fireworks will be launched from the Jackson Junior High School athletic field.
Discussion
This event attracts thousands of spectators every year and people gather at many locations throughout the City to view the fireworks. Prior to the fireworks show, the Lions Club will host a multitude of games and activities for children on Aimee Field.
The Jackson Police Department utilizes all sworn full time and reserve officers, and volunteer personnel during the event as it creates a significant amount of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Officers will be assigned to key locations for foot patrols and traffic control during and after the event.
The Police Department works closely with the Fire Department during this event with the same Public Safety measures and goals in mind. The Public Works Department pre-places traffic cones and barricades for police personnel to utilize for traffic controls. JPD deploys the light trailer at the intersection of Highway 49/88 and Hoffman Street to illuminate the crosswalk for pedestrian safety.
Impacts
Significant Police Department overtime cost.
Conclusion
This event has always been safe and fun for all. However, the Police and Fire Departments shall take a zero-tolerance stance on any acts of unlawful use of fireworks and other dangerous fire related issues.
Item 3d
2 Argonaut Mine Superfund Site
More Site Cleanup Needed
While much work has been done to clean up contamination left by mining operations, some contamination remains and needs to be addressed. EPA has completed sampling in the “areas of potential cleanup” in residential areas shown on the map below. About 40 residential properties in this area are in need of cleanup. EPA is completing the EE/CA for the cleanup of these properties. It will be available for public review and comment during EPA’s public comment period.
EPA will also provide a summary of it during the open house and public meeting on June 27, 2024. People can provide comments at this meeting or share their comments via email or letter.
Cleanup Options for
Residential Areas of
the Site
EPA explored three options
for addressing contamination
in residential yards at the
Argonaut Superfund site:
• Option 1: Leave the waste
in place and take no
action (cost: $0).
• Option 2: Excavate
contaminated yards and
consolidate contaminated
soil on top of existing
mine waste and “cap”
(cover) it (cost: $29
million).
• Option 3: Remove all
waste and send it to a
licensed disposal facility
200 miles south of the
site (cost: $73.2 million).
EPA recommends the
second option as the safest
and most cost-effective
option (options 2 and 3
have the same level of
protectiveness for the
community).
Option 2 involves a shortterm cleanup (called
a removal action) in
neighborhoods affected
by mining activities.
Contaminated soil will be
removed from residential property in several neighborhoods (see map above) and replaced with clean soil. Not all residential yards are contaminated and some yards may have contamination only on a part of the property. EPA has completed sampling of residential properties and is scheduled to begin cleanup of about 40 properties most affected by Areas of past cleanup and areas of potential cleanup at the site.
CITY OF JACKSON
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, June 24, 2024 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: June 20, 2024
Agenda Item #6b: TOT / Measure E Grant Awards for 2024-2025 (Advisory Committee update and recommendations)
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Award funds to five of the eight applicants as requested for a total of $35,552.36.
2. Authorize increase in TOT/Measure E funds from budgeted $30,000.00 to $35,552.36.
3. Review/consider $20,000.00 application from Amador County Chamber of Commerce.
DISCUSSION:
On June 18th, 2024 the TOT Advisory Committee met to review eight applications for TOT/Measure E grant funds for 2024/2025, including the following:
Recommended for Approval:
• Amador Council of Tourism $5,000.00
(Advertising/marketing supporting tourism in Jackson)
*Recommended for approval with encouraged emphasis on Jackson. • Amador Pickleball Club $2,500.00
(Junior pickleball program, equipment, storage shed)
*Verbal request from Mr. Sweet for an additional $2,000.00 during the meeting, due to Amador Community Foundation
rejecting Club’s request for funds. Asking ACRA for funding also. Committee recommends Club return to Council for consideration after they receive an answer from ACRA.
• Baker Street West $6,500.00
(Rebuilding at old courthouse and completion of film)
Item 6b
• Historic Jackson Business Association $16,552.36
(Christmas Delights, sound system, advertising, social media, Website, decorations, etc.)
• Kennedy Mine Foundation $5,000.00
(Repair/reconstruction of Broadway Bridge by Wheel #1)
TOTAL $35,552.36
Council Review Required:
• Amador County Chamber of Commerce $20,000.00
(Visitor center expenses including brochures, free business seminars, marketing/advertising, Motherlode Cruise Car Show, social media manager)
*Members of Advisory Committee recused from this item/conflict of interest. Recommended for Council review and consideration.
Application tabled for further consideration:
• Restore Amador LLC $25,000.00
(Restoration of old courthouse, concrete patio, planter boxes, Walkways, parking lot, etc.)
*City Manager reviewing with City Attorney, will revisit at an upcoming council meeting.
Not recommended:
• Yiftee $30,000.00
(Creation of digital gift cards for local shops/restaurants) *Not a local business- Committee recommends City look into creation of gift cards through a local agency if interested in this concept.
Note: In FY 2023/2024 the Amador Council of Tourism, Amador County Chamber of Commerce, Baker Street West, Historic Jackson Business Association and Kennedy Mine Foundation each applied for and were granted TOT funds. Upon review of their submitted expense reports, they each appear to have utilized the funds according to the terms of their agreements.
Attachment:
TOT Grant List FY 24/25 Summary
24/25 TOT Proposals - Summary
Applicant Contact Person
Amount
Requested Project Summary
Recommended for Approval: $35,552.36
Amador Council of
Tourism
Kathleen Mahan,
President
$5,000 Major initiatives and ongoing marketing efforts supporting tourism in Jackson as part of the overall Amador experience.
Amador Pickleball
Club
Keith Sweet / President $2,500 Implementation of the Junior Pickleball program, including: purchasing/developing registration, practive scheduling and competition software; purchase of 10 expensive paddles, a 4X6 metal storage shed and laying a concrete floor.
Baker Street West Linda Hein, Manager $6,500 To help finish a film that will raise additional funds for rebuilding Baker Street West at the old courthouse in Jackson. Film: "Sherlock Holmes and the True Believer".
Historic Jackson
Business Association
Travis Williams /
President, Melanie
Trevaskis / Vice
President
$16,552.36 Christmas Delights, Downtown sounds system improvements, Walking Tour Street Map and fall decorations, website, social media,
Kennedy Mine
Foundation
Linda Gonzales / Board
President
$5,000 Repair/reconstruction of the Broadway Bridge located by Wheel #1 Council Review Required (Advisory Committee unable to review/no quorum) Amador County
Chamber of
Commerce
Brad Barnard /
Executive Director
$20,000 Rent, staffing and associated expenses of brick-and-mortar building serving tourists at the visitor center, including: printed brochures/literature, operation of FREE business building seminars to the public (Quickbooks, Business Resource Expos), marketing and promotional advertising, Motherlode Cruise Car Show, and employment of a social media manager.
Tabled for further consideration:
Restore Amador LLC Patrick Macklin,
Manager
$25,000 Restoration of the old Jackson courthouse, including: conccrete patio at 204 Court Street, building and materials of planter boxes, fixed seating and tables, update damaged concrete walkways for safety, repair asphalt at entrance to Summit/Court Street parking lot.
Not recommended:
Yiftee Donna Novitsy & Elsie
Slowe / Community
Engagement Managers
$30,000 Set up a "Community Card" (digitial gift card) for Jackson that can be spent exclusively at Jackson local shops and restaurants; website template for the card, banner promotions.