CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON April 28, 2025
CALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members [Josh Nelson, City Attorney (remote attendance) Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Staff Members:
Max Godde, Council Member Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Sierra McLean, Council Member Chris Mynderup, Police Chief Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
ABSENT: Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. CEREMONIAL.
: Introduction and swearing in of new Police Officer: Winston Johnson Introduction and swearing in of new Reserve Police Officer: Monique Trudeau. • Introduction of new City Employees:
• Assistant Homeless Outreach Coordinator: Kristin Balcom • Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator: Daniel Whitford • Proclamation designating the City of Jackson, California as a Purple Heart City.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated April 28, 2025 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
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.
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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.
Debby Collins - Advised "Ron Regan" in minutes (4a) should be Sean Regan. [Will be corrected.] a. Approval of April 14, 2025 Meeting Minutes. [As edited.] b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $313,471.24 (April 24, 2025). c. Receive Treasurer's report for March 2025.
d. Receive Homeless Outreach Monthly Report for March 2025. e. Approval of city employee salary range schedule and position ranges.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated April 28, 2025 as presented (with one edit to minutes).
Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
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.
Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder - DTSC storm drain project on Sutter Street started last year has a few corrections remaining. Swing set has been installed at Detert Park - kids were very excited.
The ACF Grant for $10K was not granted, seeking other options for installing mulch/underlayment at parks. The turf project is still being considered, connecting with AWA. Prepping the pool for summer, resurtacing the benches, installing more shade cloth. Mattley hill side project first meeting; another meeting Thursday, change order #1 approved for the decorative design, moving forward Monday 5/19/25 after the Car Show. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if the pins will be hidden, and Wilder confirmed they will be hidden behind the decorative coat.
Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon - Busy department, as usual. Responded to a structure fire in the basement on Gordon Place, Thursday, April 17h. Basement fires are particularly dangerous- thankfully, there were no injuries. Expressed gratitude to Amador Fire Protection District for their assistance and investigative services on scene. Red Cross was also on scene assisting the residents of the home. Participated in training with Sutter Amador Hospital and FD is now part of their Environment of Care Committee working to assist with disaster and emergency planning and response. Great partnership- the Hospital has resources we do not and we have training and expertise for their resources that they do not. Two new volunteer applicants are being vetted now. Participated in the Celebrate Our Children event and Days of 49 parade this past weekend, no issues to report.
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Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - Attended the Celebrate Our Children event 4/26- cooked over 800 hot dogs, with 400 dogs/buns leftover that were donated to Amador Little League. Attended Days of 49 event, successtul despite cold/rainy weather, no law enforcement issues/concerns. Expressed gratitude to Debby Collins for a generous donation sponsoring a Jackson Police Department banner displayed on the City of Jackson wagon in the parade. This Friday 5/2/25, JPD will be participating with CHP in the Coffee with a Cop event at Shauna's Sweets from 9AM-11AM.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - No report.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - City Clerk John Georgette is doing well and excited to return soon.
Confirmed Jackson Police are keeping an eye on Jack's place during his absence.
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 - Absent.
Councilmember Godde - Attended Amador Senior Center Board meeting, and the Days of 49 parade and celebration on 4/27/25.
Councilmember Sierra McLean - No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Thanked Deputy City Clerk C. Kirkpatrick for putting together the Keep Jackson Beautiful event for a community clean-up of a residential property on 4/19/25. Attended Celebrate Our Children event on 4/26/25 with both Police Chief Mynderup and Fire Chief Pidgeon.
Mayor McLean - Attended a City Council Special meeting last week on 4/22/25 to review City employee salaries, on consent tonight. Mayor will remain the Council representative on the RTMF Oversight Subcommittee, next meeting in June 2025.
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. Jackson Gateway Foundation's request for TOT funds for a community fundraiser event "Bottilleas Dinner on Main Street", in support of the Jackson Archway Project.
Tracy Tonnesen and Stacey Landreth presented information on the "Bottilleas" event on Main Street on June 21, 2025, and requested Council support in the form of full funding or a line of credit for seed money to kick off the dinner fundraiser event supporting the Jackson Archway Project (expected to be fully funded by private donors). They requested a $2500 line of credit (or any April 28, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
amount determined by the City from TOT funds, interest free for 18-24 months, to be fully reimbursed to the City.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about the maximum amount they might need to prepare for the event and they advised it might be up to $7500. Tracy and Stacey also requested the City Attorney draft an agreement regarding the loan, if approved. They advised the Archway presentation has received nothing but positive feedback during the multiple presentation events they have held.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve Jackson Gateway Foundation's request for TOT funds in the amount of a $2500 to S8000 maximum amount line of credit, (interest free for 24 months as amended by Councilmember Sierra McLean), in an agreement drafted by the City Attorney for a community fundraiser event "Bottilleas Dinner on Main Street" to be held on June 21, 2025 in support of the Jackson Archway Project, dated April 28, 2025 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
b. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2025-09 Placing Charges for Non-Payment of Abatement of Public Nuisances on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tax Roll and Authorizing Recordation of Notice of Abatement Liens with Amador County Recorder.
City Manager Simpson advised this is the authorization to pursue collections related to unpaid abatement fees.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-09 Placing Charges for Non-Payment of Abatement of Public Nuisances on Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tax Roll and Authorizing Recordation of Notice of Abatement Liens with Amador County Recorder, dated April 28, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
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c. Updated First Reading of Ordinance No. 733 Adding Chapter 8.36 to Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code Relating to Portable Storage Containers.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Councilmember Sierra McLean expressed gratitude for the included amended changes she requested at the last meeting. Councilmember Godde inquired about the container on City property. City Attorney Nelson answered it does not apply to City property.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Thornton Consolo - Expressed some personal concerns with storage containers in town, the difference with temporary structures, and maximum number of containers permitted.
Councilmember Sierra McLean clarified a maximum of three containers, dependent on property size.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to waive first reading and proceed to second reading of Ordinance No. 733 Adding Chapter 8.36 to Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code Relating to Portable Storage Containers, dated April 28, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sierra McLean seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
d. First Reading of Ordinance No. 735 Amending Section 17.30.100 of Title 17 of the Jackson Municipal Code Relating to Property Maintenance.
Council inquired about the length and purpose of the ordinance, stating it appears extensive.
Deputy City Clerk Kirkpatrick advised that this ordinance simply helps to define the height and setback distances at which trees and shrubs must be cut back from or over the sidewalk and roadways. Our current code addresses keeping the right of way clear, though is not specific upon the required clearance height. This ordinance will be helpful to Public Works and Code Enforcement, providing a specific height at which trees/shrubs must be cut to be in compliance and eliminate any public nuisance.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to waive first reading and proceed to second reading of Ordinance No. 735 Amending Section 17.30.100 of Title 17 of the Jackson Municipal Code Relating to Property Maintenance, dated April 28, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
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AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Gonsalves
ABSTAIN: None
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
5/1225
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk Date Approved