CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
ACKSON July 14, 2025
ALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor Josh Nelson, City Attorney (Remote attendance) Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member Staff Members:
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Sierra McLean, Council Member Chris Mynderup, Police Chief Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
ABSENT: None Ryan Pidgeon, 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 July 14, 2025 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean 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.
None.
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 June 23, 2025 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Reports in the amount of $42,858.53 (June 25, 2025), $97,243.22 (July 1, 2025), and $782,251.05 (July 11, 2025).
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c. Approval of June Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $525,824.40. d. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for June 2025. e. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for June 2025. f. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for June 2025. g. Receive Homeless Outreach Coordinator Report for June 2025. h. Adoption of Resolution No. 2025-15 Intending to Extend the Passage of the FY 24/25 Final Budget to After July 1, 2025.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated July 14, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sierra McLean, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 - Reported three sewer spills in the last three weeks: 318 Broadway (48 gallons); 825 Hwy 49 (19 gallons) - backed up into the store, $20k cost to the City, addressed by ServPro, working with City insurance now; The property owner was advised to install a backflow device. Ralph Alley (1,600 gallons) repaired today. It is an old sewer line that runs down that road and many repairs have been done there. Reported three water service leaks in three weeks (all fixed): 1029 N Main St, 143 Nicholas/ Jackson View Service leak; irrigation line in Detert Park. PSI is 80% complete with year one at the South end of town. Buena Vista Water/Sewer Project bid opening is tomorrow morning 7/15/25. Highway 49 Street Lights Project is underway. Wastewater Treatment Plant roof is 90% complete with a pending change order on the roof hatches. Scout Hut stairs are mostly complete with a couple small pending changes. Mattley Hill Slide repair is completed.
Vice Mayor Simmons complimented the Scout Hut stairs, and inquired on an estimate of costs for those repairs. Wilder advised it was completed through donations, and estimates the job would have cost approximately $3k.
*City Manager Carl Simpson advised the Council meeting audio is not working and City Attorney Josh Nelson is on the phone remotely, if needed.
from improperly disposing of used fireworks. Expressed appreciation to the public for following rules years with no cost match, if awarded. The new truck purchased earlier this year should be back in service within 4-6 weeks. Acknowledged Fire crew for making a significant repair to a pump on engine #6331, saving the City close to $2k. Started some cost recovery on recent inspections.
Vice Mayor Simmons enjoyed checking out the jaws of life with the Fire Dept.
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Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - No major issues during July 3d fireworks. 1 arrest due to a DUI investigation. Traffic control finished earlier than previous years, at 10:30PM. DARE program to return to Jackson elementary school (5 grade)- Detective Hopper is attending training to become DARE instructor. August 5*h - National Night Out at Detert Park- hot dogs, games, dunk tank, and multiple first responders on site. Councilmember Gonsalves advised she spoke with Sergeant Del Rio regarding the DARE program and possible involvement of the Elks Lodge, since her father used to be the DARE officer many years back. Connect Detective Hopper with Elks Lodge regarding possible grant funding for DARE, as well as Norcan for Jackson Police Department.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - Attended Kennedy Mine Foundation and Visitor Amador meetings, plans to continue to attend to represent the City. Attended and enjoyed the St. Sava Serbian Culture Camp, as guest of Father Marcos.
City Attorney. Josh Nelson - Confirmed changes to public comment in the Council meeting minutes is appropriate, at Council discretion. Substance of public comment in the minutes is not required.
Information included in the minutes, so long as it is factual, is at the discretion of the Council.
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 - Attended the Amador Fire Protection District meeting. Invited Council to attend the next meeting on Thursday, July 17'h at 3PM at the Amador County Board of Supervisors chambers to show support, pertaining to Measure M funds possibly being cut and the impacts to our area. Next Economic Development Committee meeting is on July 30 at 1:30PM in the Civic Center.
Councilmember Godde - Attended the Amador County birthday celebration. Volunteered at the Kennedy Mine Foundation. Was unavailable last week and City Manager Carl Simpson covered three meetings for him. Saturday, July 19th at 8AM is the next Cemetery Clean Up Event.
Councilmember Sierra McLean - No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Assisted the Lions Club with the July 3d Fireworks event kids games at Detert Park- was impressed with how clean and respectful all attendees were, including those from out of town.
PW Supt Wilder confirmed fireworks were required to be kept to parking lot and out of the field this year. Simmons advised he observed the disposed fireworks in the parking lot were neatly stacked close to the trash cans.
Mayor Steve McLean - Attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer. Attended the Visit Amador meeting in Sutter Creek with City Manager Simpson, and they are seeking volunteers to work 4-hour shifts at the Amador County booth at the upcoming County Fair. A new winery is looking at 145 Main Street as a potential new location, and are in contact with Realtor Tracy Tonnesen.
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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, discuss, and provide direction on verbal report of City's ongoing response to homeless issues [Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator]. doing very well, connecting well with clients, very smart and helping with workload. Worked with Insight Housing, MasterCare and Adult Protective Services to get someone into permanent housing.
Six more veterans were housed between June and July, four of which were her clients. Attended the Homeless Taskforce meeting, observed a demonstration of services they provide in other counties and how they obtain funding. This taskforce is responsible for planning of the sanctioned homeless encampment- Christine does not attend these meetings and is not able to provide an update. The unsheltered population, again, is seeking feedback on where they should be staying to avoid LE contacts or getting into trouble.
b. Discussion and possible reappointment of Planning Commissioner Thornton Consolo for two more years, through June 30th, 2027.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Vice Mayor Simmons inquired if any last-minute applications were received, and there were none.
Councilmember Godde asked Thornton Consolo if he wished to stay on Planning Commission and Consolo confirmed
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve reappointment of Thornton Consolo to the Planning Commission for a two-year term ending on June 20, 2027, dated July 14, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Sierra McLean, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Discussion and possible approval of sponsorship for Hospice of Amador and Calaveras' "Celebrate Life" Annual Art Auction.
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Melissa Justice of Hospice introduced the auction request and explained that Hospice serves Amador, Calaveras and Rancho Murieta with free end of life care to all, regardless of whether they have insurance. They assist with paying for medication and patient care.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Mayor McLean inquired if other cities or the County have sponsored the event, and Ms. Justice advised they have asked though no others have sponsored the event.
Councilmember Sierra McLean expressed concern with using taxpayer funds to sponsor an event.
Vice Mayor Simmons advised he would personally sponsor the event and provided his sponsorship form to Ms. Justice at the end of her presentation.
Mayor McLean confirmed with City Attorney Nelson that due to the advertising benefit of the sponsorship, the donation would qualify for TOT funds and Nelson confirmed. Nelson also confirmed this is a public service that is legal to use public funds for, though the Council is not required to sponsor.
Councilmember Gonsalves suggested sponsoring at the Silver level for $1000.00. The rest of Council expressed support.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments.
Debby Collins inquired about donation amounts and was directed to the sponsorship form available for the public to view on the counter during the meeting.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve sponsorship of the Hospice of Amador and Calaveras' "Celebrate Life" Annual Art Auction in the amount of $1000.00 (Silver level) dated July 14, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 5 to O vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
d. Recommended salary changes for Administrative Assistants, Fire staff, and Senior Building Inspector classifications.
City Manager Carl Simpson introduced the recommended salary range adjustments, and stated the Administrative Assistants and Senior Building Inspector classes had not been addressed in the recent salary adjustment changes due to the salary study (though each class is currently not filled and not seeking to be filled). The changes to the fire staff salaries needed to be brought up slightly higher than originally adopted as well, which are the suggestions presented tonight.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Councilmember Gonsalves inquired if Measure M. covers all the fire personnel payroll. Simpson requested Finance Manager Dalacie Blankenship in the audience to answer and she confirmed.
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Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the recommended salary changes for Administrative Assistants, Fire staff, and Senior Building Inspector classifications, dated July 14, 2025 as presented.
Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
ATTEST:
8/11/25
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approve