CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
ity Council Meeting Minute
JACKSON entember 23. 202
ALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Joanna Gin, City Attorney Representative (Remote) Bob Stimpson, Council Member Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
ABSENT: Dale Fishback, Interim Fire Chief
Max Godde, Council Member 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.
Proclamation Designating November 1, 2024 as Extra Mile Day.
Recognition of Jackson's Extra-Mile Heroes for 2024: Teresa Floyd & Dale Fishback
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated September 23, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 4 to AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godde
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.
None.
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.
September 23, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
a. Approval of August 26, 2024 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $222,009.77 (September 5, 2024). c. Approval of August 2024 Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $443,735.98. d. Receive Jackson Building Department Monthly Report for August 2,024. e. Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for August 2024. f. Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for August 2024. g. Approval of September 11, 2024 special meeting minutes. h. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $365,693.26. i. Approval of new Fire Chief Contract Employee Agreement. j. Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Argonaut Football Downtown Rally.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated September 23, 2024 as presented. Moved by .
Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 4 to O vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Godde
ABSTAIN: None
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 - Fire "B" shift recently delivered a baby and saved a cat out of a tree within a 24-hour window. Participated in the 9/11 ceremony with the American Legion, reading names off in the precession; Kids' Court Days at the Courthouse- fire extinguisher training with kids; Visited Jackson Preschool with firefighter prevention education; Participated in Health Fair at the Italian Picnic Grounds with Deputy City Clerk C. Kirkpatrick; Will be loaning out some very useful hose management drill props built by Captain Digirolamo for Amador Fire Protection District to complete some training; Pancake Breakfast at Station 131 downtown on October 6, 2024; Fire Prevention Week Oct 6-12 will be at Jackson Elementary School; Couple parades coming up as well.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - Oral interview panels conducted for open Police Officer position- Nino Hatfield in currently in backgrounds, offered the position; Officer Razo remains on as a reserve officer; Incident 3:30AM 9/23/24 behind hospital- reports that fire was visible from hospital- fire resulting from DV incident between 28 year old Cheyenne Brown and partner- allegedly lit her female partner's tent on fire while her partner was inside, her partner was able to escape, Ms. Brown was later arrested in the Sutter Amador Hospital ER lobby and booked into jail for felony attempted homicide/felony arson of an inhabited structure/felony assault with a deadly weapon/misdemeanor domestic battery; thanks to Fire Department for keeping the fire contained to a 20ft by 20ft area; PD will be contacting property owner and begin eradicating the camp at this location.
Mayor McLean stated City legal counsel is drafting an ordinance meant to provide PD more power to address camping in public places and Chief Mynderup confirmed.
September 23, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - Recognition for Stan Lukowicz at the Highway House on October 1st for 50 years of service to Rotary; annual City auditors will be here to audit city finances next week.
City Attorney Representative (Remote), Joanna Gin - Confirmed attorney's office is currently in process of drafting a camping ordinance.
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 - Economic Development Committee 9/25/24 1:30PM.
Councilmember Godde - Absent.
Councilmember Stimpson - Attended the local Amador Formation Commission meeting and discussed a merger between Lockwood Fire District and Amador Fire Protection District, which was approved.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Received several phone calls about the homeless incident last night- encourages PD to stay vigilant in moving them along.
Mayor McLean - Attended Amador County Transportation Committee meeting/Amador Transit Committee meeting, Chamber of Commerce Mixer, Beautification Committee meeting, Christmas Delights Committee meeting, another Chamber of Commerce meeting, a Regional Transit Mitigation Fund meeting- discussed road conditions/prioritizing which road improvement projects will be funded in the future; Attended Hospice fundraiser with City Manager Carl Simpson, Knight's Foundry fundraiser.
There is another COC Mixer coming up at the Amador Flower Farm. He is working on KVGC radio to advertise the Archway kickoff meeting scheduled for October 1s at 6PM at the old Courthouse. Will not be able to attend the Businessperson of the Year award for Ron and Maria Regan- will be in Santa Monica for Native Sons, issuing a check for $70,000.00 at St. John's Church to help treat kids with cleft palette at St. John's Hospital.
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. Consideration and possible approval of License Agreement with Amador Community Recreation Agency (ACRA) for use of the Scout Hut for after school youth programs.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Council discussed the terms of the agreement and various options for ACRA to possibly assist with paying for improvements at the Scout Hut and/or increasing the cost of the lease.
September 23, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
General Manager of ACRA, Michael Rock, provided some clarification on his concerns regarding the agreement. ACRA's next board meeting is on October 9, 2024 and they can revisit the agreement on that date with new information. Mr. Rock advised the charges in the lease need to meet requirements for development impact fees versus operational expenses from ACRA.
City Manager Carl Simpson and City Attorney Representative Joanna Gin provided Council with details regarding specific grant requirements for the improvements at the Scout Hut that are already complete.
Council directed staff to revisit the agreement to bring back for a vote at a future meeting with the items discussed, focusing on cost recovery for recent expenses at the Scout Hut, keeping the monthly rent and utility charges.
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:03p.m. to 6:30p.m. on October 14, 2024.
ATTEST:
Heora lle 10/14/24
Date Approved