CITY OF
EB CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON October 28, 2024
CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor Josh Nelson, City Attorney
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member Staff Members:
Bob Stimpson, Council Member Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Jose Arevalos, Police Captain
ABSENT: Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member ree Wilder, Public Works Superintenden arleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Cler!
Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CEREMONIAL.
• Proclamation recognizing Stanley Lukowicz.
2. HONORARIUMS.
• Farewell to Councilmember Bob Stimpson.
***15 MIN BREAK FOR REFRESHMENTS AND FAREWELLS***
3. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated October 28, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 4 1o 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
4. 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.
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5. 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 October 14, 2024 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $326,622.21. c. Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Christmas Delights on Jackson Main Street on November 29'h and 30th, 2024. /Historic Jackson Business Association, Stacey Landreth & Travis Williams].
d. Resolution No. 2024-38 Accepting the Completion of Public Improvements for the Scout Hut Upgrade Project, and Filing a Notice of Completion and Authorizing Recordation Therefore.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated October 28, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLcan, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
6. 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 - Thanked Councilmember Stimpson. Announced a new Maintenance Worker I will be starting Monday, November 4'*, ', 2024. He entered straight into the military out of high school, served for eight years, and is ready to work for Jackson. Sutter Street Drainage: Vice Mayor Simmons met with him and Andy with DTSC to go over final punch list items and corrections. The road is currently open but the project is not complete. Property owners near the project also met on site to express concerns. The RFQ for the Mattley Hillside Repair Project is being reviewed and will be returned to Weber-Ghio for posting soon. On Friday, October 25t, 2024 around 4PM a tree fell on a front yard/Bright Avenue causing a power outage, Public Works responded, and PG&E repaired the issue. Another tree fell on Pitt Street on Saturday, October 26th, 2024. The creek crew started on September 30th , 2024, making good progress, hoping to keep them going at least a couple more weeks, continuing to address hot spot where there are flooding issues. Boy Scout would like PW Supt Wilder to be his sponsor, conducting a project at the Scout Hut replacing stairs to earn his Eagle Badge. Wilder will be connected with City Manager Simpson to discuss options, grant opportunities, etc.
Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon - Fire Department fleet is all in service again. In process of vetting three new volunteer firefighter applicants. Two current volunteer engineers are beginning a promotional process to step up to volunteer captains, hopefully by the end of the year. Two probationary members approaching clearance to become full firefighters for the department and will be able to help out with the stipend Halloween Parade, and the Burger Bash fundraiser event this weekend. Will be covering for the October 28, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
Amador Fire Protection District on November 1, 2024, helping out for a few hours during one of their events. There will be additional staffing for the City during this time.
Police Captain, Jose Arevalos - Since the last Council meeting, there were 347 incidents with 131 of those being calls for service, 216 officer initiated. 47 cases/reports taken- 5 felonies, 27 misdemeanors; 26 total arrests, 23 misdemeanors, 3 felonies. Responded to 30 disturbance of the peace calls, with Jackson officers deescalating a lot of incidents requiring mediation. Maintained good communication with the public during these incidents. Attended Trunk-R-Treat on Sunday, October 27, 2024. On October 25, 2024, 21 Jackson Elementary first graders toured the Police Department. On November 22, 2024 12PM-4PM, Police Chief and some officers will be attending the Burger Bash fundraiser at Harrah's casino. Extra PD will be on staff for Halloween. Detective testing is complete and pending a decision from the Police Chief Mynderup, will be announced soon.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - Participated as a celebrity server at the Operation Care fundraiser a couple of weeks ago, had a great time. Thanks, and will miss Councilmember Stimpson.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - No report. Thanked Councilmember Stimpson for all his service over the years and enjoyed working with and for him over the years. Stimpson returned the gratitude.
7. 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 - Absent.
Councilmember Godde - With the help of Public Works, he met with a teacher from Argonaut High School at the Cemetery on Saturday, October 26'h, 2024, 16 students assisted from "Club Latinex" with for a few hours doing clean-up.
Councilmember Stimpson - Attended an Air District meeting and advised of stepping down from Council. Reminder: Council will need to replace his committee assignments.
Vice Mayor Simmons- Attended a meeting with PW Supt Wilder for Sutter Street Drainage Project with DTSC. Attended Amador County Peace Officers' Association (ACPA) Peace Officer and Citizen of the Year annual awards dinner at the American Legion Hall to honor his friend John FooSum, awarded Peace Officer of the Year for 2024.
Mayor McLean - Attended an ACT meeting, Chamber of Commerce Mixer and meeting. Has been traveling a lot as President of the Native Sons of the Golden West- issuing three separate checks for $70k each to the following hospitals to support children with cleft pallet: St. John's, UCSF and Sutter Hospital in Sacramento.
8. 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 October 28, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
audio recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and citizen discussion.
Mayor McLean opened the Public Hearing for proposed sewer rate adjustments. a. Public Hearing: Proposed adjustments to sewer rates, 5-year schedule. [Mark Hildebrand, Hildebrand Consulting, LLC]
• Resolution No. 2024-37 Setting Sanitary Sewer Service Charges.
Mark Hildebrand of Hildebrand Consulting, LLC presented a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Sewer Rates. [PowerPoint presentation is available on the City website.] Mayor McLean thanked PW Supt Wilder and Finance Manager Dalacie Blankenship for their assistance with this study and opened the item for council discussion.! Mayor McLean asked for public comment.
Finance Manager Blankenship advised the rates will not go into effect until December 1, 2024, which is billed in advance in November 2024, as billing has already been complete for November.
Councilmember Godde inquired about the proposed five-year schedule and asked if the variable charge per hundred cubic feet and amount associated with it pertains to water usage for each house over the winter months. Hildebrand confirmed.
Mayor McLean advised public notices were sent out and only 6 opposition letters were received by the City, which is far short of the 1,201 required to prevent adoption of the increases.
Mayor McLean closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2024-37 Setting Sanitary Sewer Service Charges dated October 28, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN:
b. First reading of Ordinance No. 731 Amending City of Jackson Municipal Code Sections 8.28.020 and 8.28.030 of Chapter 8.28 of Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code Related to Encampments within the City Limits.
[Possible action: waive Is reading and direct to proceed with 2nd reading.] City Attorney Josh Nelson provided a brief history on recent case law affecting encampments in public spaces. Under prior 9t Circuit case law, cities were prohibited from banning camping on public property which has recently been modified by the Grants Pass Supreme Court case noted in the draft ordinance, now granting cities the ability to ban camping in public places. This ordinance would allow Jackson to take advantage of that new case law, and should be considered another tool in the toolkit, October 28, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes
providing code and police another option for enforcement where appropriate. The City Manager and staff can consider how to property utilize this additional tool.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Councilmember Stimpson inquired if the Grants Pass case law now takes precedence over the Janice ruling. Nelson confirmed, adding also over the Boise v. Martin case. Mayor McLean inquired if Amador County has adopted anything similar. City Manager Simpson advised he can find out and met with Sheriff Redman last week to coordinate efforts.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none. Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to waive the I" reading and direct to 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 731 Amending City of Jackson Municipal Code Sections 8.28.020 and 8.28.030 of Chapter 8.28 of Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code Related to Encampments within the City Limits dated October 28, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: McLean, Simmons, Godde, Stimpson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
9. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on November 12, 2024.
ATTEST:
11/12/24
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved