CITY OF
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
JACKSON September 8, 2025
ALIFORNIA
Mayor and Council Members John Georgette, City Clerk
Steve McLean, Mayor Josh Nelson, City Attorney (attended remotely) Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Chris Mynderup, Police Chief/Acting City Manager Sierra McLean, Council Member Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
ABSENT: None 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 September 8, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, 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.
Resident David Drummond and a resident on Argonaut Lane (no name given) provided public comment.
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 25, 2025 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $195,746.56 (9/5/25). c. Approval of August 2025 Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $513,625.15. d. Receive Jackson Building Department Monthly Report for August 2025.
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e. Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for August 2025. f. Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for August 2025. g. Receive Homeless Outreach Coordinator Report for August 2025. h. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for City Federally Funded Engineering Consulting Services Between City of Jackson and Weber, Ghio & Associates, Inc. for Hwy 49 Street Lights - HSIPL 5141 (019).
i. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for City Federally Funded Engineering Consulting Services Between City of Jackson and Weber, Ghio & Associates, Inc. for Pitt Street Bridge Replacement BRLO 5141 (018).
Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement for City Federally Funded Engineering Consulting Services Between City of Jackson and Weber, Ghio & Associates, Inc. for South Avenue Bridge Replacement - BRLO 5141 (014).
k. Approval of Special Event Application from Argonaut Cross Country for the Motherlode Monster Dash - 5K Fun Run on October 25, 2025.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated September 8, 2025 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, 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 -absent.
Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon - Rescue 4, Engine 6333 and Engine 6332 currently out of service. 6332, rehab beginning - expecting to return May 2026 before starting rehab on next engine. Successful response to Court Fire: 2.5 acres near the Sutter Amador Hospital (immediately below Floors to Go in the grass area, just below where the homeless camps were located), cause still under investigation, thanks to all Mutual Aide. Bringing back Regional Occupational Program (R.O.P.) program to Argonaut High School.
Police Chief/Acting City Manager, Chris Mynderup - Attended DARE graduation for Detective Hopper with Police Captain Arevalos, benefit to Junior High and High School. Potential new School Resource Officer to the High School soon. Court Fire: Thanks to Jackson Fire Department, Mutual Aid, fast responses.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson - We are near the end of the legislative cycle and the deadline to pass bills is Friday, September 19, 2025; Governor will have one month to sign them. An update will be provided once that process is complete.
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City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - absent.
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 Main Street Crawl, good enthusiasm from Tin Roof.
Councilmember Godde - Attended a couple meeting with Mayor - HJBA. Met Jim McCarthy at the Cemetery for a small clean-up with Foothill Conservancy volunteers.
Councilmember McLean - No report.
Vice Mayor Simmons - Connected with Spinetti's- donating use of the bottom of the Krabbenhoft building for the Festival of Trees competition during Christmas Delights. Met with Susan Tennyson, Sonya and Brian from EPA, and PW Supt Wilder to review DTSC issues, Tennyson's listed property near the Superior Court and upcoming clean-ups.
Mayor McLean - Attended the Main Street Crawl. Attended HJBA and Christmas Delights meeting.
Attended ribbon cutting at BBQ Express with the Chamber of Commerce, the Amador Community Foundation event, and the Sheriff's K9 Fundraiser.
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 regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City's response to homeless issues. [Christine Platt] Celebrated her birthday at the Shower Program, provided hot breakfast, haircuts, and multiple agencies attended. Assisted someone recently with Veteran's Court and they entered into a program with the VA. Got another client into program, and two others are doing well there. Custody was recently returned to parents of their 3 year old who had previously lost custody. b. Second reading and possible adoption of Ordinance No. 737 Adding Chapter 8.36 to Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code Relating to Burn Regulations.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. No comments.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to adopt Ordinance No. 737 Adding Chapter 8.36 to Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code Relating to Burn Regulations, dated September 8, 2025 as presented.
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• Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:
AYES: Steve McLean, Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING REMOVED
Reselution No. 2025-23 Approving and Confirming the Report of Delinquent Abatement Fees and Requesting Amader County to Colleet such Charges on the Tax Roll.
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m
ATTEST:
7/9/25
John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved