CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
HACKSON August 25, 2025
ALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor Josh Nelson, City Attorney (remote attendance) Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
Sierra McLean, Council Member Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
ABSENT: Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
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.
* Moment of silence for retired City of Jackson employee, Mark Love.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated August 25, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 AYES: Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Simmons
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.
Public comment received from Steve Christensen and James McCain.
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 August 11, 2025 meeting minutes.
August 25, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $7,678.75 (8/11/25) and $509,903.73 (8/20/25).
c. Approval of the Facade Improvement Grant in the amount of $250 to Volcano Glass Works (48 Main Street).
d. Approval of Grant of Pipeline Easement from Halvorson and Sullivan to the City of Jackson and Recordation of Certificate of Acceptance with Amador County Clerk and Recorder.
e. Receive Sewer Sanitation Management Plan Annual Report 2025. f. Resolution No. 2025-22 Accepting the Completion of the Mattley Hillside Repair Project, and Filing a Notice of Completion and Authorizing Recordation Therefore. g. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for City Federally Funded Engineering Consulting Services Between City of Jacksen and Weber, Ghio & Associates, Ine. h. Acceptance of License Agreement with Amador County Recreation Agency for Use of the Scout Hut for the Kids After School (KAP) Program.
i. Approval of Special Event Permit Application for Jackson Lion's Club Halloween Parade.
j. Acceptance of Unaudited Treasurer's Report for June 2025.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated August 25, 2025 as amended, removing Item 3G for updates. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote (Councilmembers Godde and Sierra McLean abstain from 3A):
AYES: Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Simmons
ABSTAIN: Godde, Sierra McLean (Item 3a only)
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 - Sewer spill on Anita Street - 359 gallons, reported to State as required. CCTV work (year one) conducted, 25 miles, two spots identified and fixed by Public Works that were crushed, proactive repairs. Buena Vista Waterline Project, notice to proceed just signed, starting soon. Public Works crew has been conducting curb marking/street painting, expected to finish in next 1-2 weeks. Annual backflow testing is nearly complete. On Sunday, assisted Carleen and her son Nolan with her Graffiti Abatement Program - covered graffiti on the public walkway behind the Chevron. Mayor McLean and Councilmember Godde stated it looks great and expressed appreciation.
Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon - Rescue 4 and water tender 6334 are currently out of service for repairs in local shops. On 8/21/25, Fire responded to a small vegetation fire between South Avenue and Broadway, 0.25 acre approximately, quick response and mutual aide resulted in minimal damage.
Councilmember Gonsalves advised this lot has been vacant for multiple years and used to be a controlled burn site. Chief Pidgeon advised he will be looking into that as a possibility in the future.
August 25, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - Provided information on a recent critical call in the Jackson Creek Plaza in front of Cost Less Foods, a male was hit/drug by a vehicle, beaten, and carried/forced into the vehicle's back seat by two males. This ultimately resulted in two arrests and multiple pending charges against brothers, 35-year-old David Siscolanda and 33-year-old Javier Siscolanda, both from Yuba City.
The victim was treated and later released from Sutter Amador Hospital. Thanks Sutter Creek Police Department, Amador County Sheriff Department, lone Police Department for their assistance. He gave a special thanks to lone Police Corporal Legorreta for helping with Spanish translation, as well as Jackson Officers Thurman and Tollett for outstanding investigative work and detailed report writing which will aid the DA's office in future court proceedings. The two suspects were in town contracted through PG&E to do tree work in the area, staying at Best Western.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - Update on 2-week vacation in Serbia with Mayor McLean for Sister City ceremonies, formal presentation may be upcoming to City Council. Thanked Chief Mynderup for being Acting City Manager in his absence.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - No report.
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 Authority meeting last Thursday and advised of potential changes to distribution of Measure M funding. Continuing discussions will occur between chiefs and be brought back for further discussion. Economic Development Committee meeting this Wednesday.
Councilmember Godde - Met Mr. Christensen at the Homeless Task Force meeting and here, and will follow up with the City Manager regarding increasing residential construction in Jackson.
Councilmember McLean - Attended the Air Resource Board meeting last Tuesday.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Absent.
Mayor McLean - Update on vacation to Serbia for Sister City ceremonies. Obtained signatures from other mayors and discussed additional potential Sister City opportunities.
6. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation of City Council actions and audio sectio restings proud tea acede and compete son pariu or in coum i cusent, and citizen discussion.
August 25, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
a. Public Hearing: Resolution No. 2025-17 Approving Rate Increases for Solid Waste Collection Services.
Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.
Mayor McLean advised three protest letters were received from the public.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
City Attorney Nelson clarified there are no additional protests received tonight and three protest letters received are well below the threshold for majority protest.
Mayor closed the public hearing and requested a motion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-17 Approving Rate Increases for Solid Waste Collection Services, dated August 25, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Simmons
ABSTAIN: None
b. Consideration and possible approval of Façade Improvement Program Application - JB Awards and Custom Apparel (170 Main Street).
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Councilmember Godde commented the sign seems to restore the current sign.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the Façade Improvement Program Application from JB Awards and Custom Apparel, dated August 25, 2025, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Simmons
ABSTAIN: None
c. Consideration and possible approval of Façade Improvement Program Application - Rosebud's Café (26 Main Street).
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.
Councilmember Gonsalves inquired about whether using the color purple on the sign is in line with requirements for the Historic District, may need to be reviewed by the Design Review Committee.
Mayor McLean inquired if this item went through a committee first. City Manager Simpson advised it went through planning and offered to follow up if Council wants to hold off on approval. He stated in the future applicants will be strongly encouraged to attend the meetings to answer questions.
Councilmember Sierra McLean inquired if the item can be approved contingent upon verifying the color is acceptable with Historic standards. Gonsalves agreed.
August 25, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve the Façade Improvement Program Application from Rosebud's Café, dated August 25, 2025, as presented, contingent upon verifying the color is in line with historic guidelines. Moved by Councilmember Sierra McLean, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to O vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Simmons
ABSTAIN: None
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
ATTEST:
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved