Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, October 27, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Line (Audio Only): 1-650-419-1505
Meeting ID: 458589488
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Approval of agenda for this date; all off-agenda items must be approved by the City Council (pursuant to §54954.2 of the Government Code).
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.
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 September 22, 2025, meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $741,871.89 (10/25/25), $81,943.09 and $359,100.27 (10/23/25).
c. Approval of September Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $496.158.23. d. Receive Jackson Building Department Monthly Report for September 2025. e. Receive Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2025. f. Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for September 2025. g. Receive Homeless Outreach Coordinator Report for September 2025. h. Approval of Special Event Permit Application – Christmas Delights on Jackson Main Street [Historic Jackson Business Association].
i. Approval of Special Event Application-American Legion Post 108 Veterans’ Day Parade on November 11. 2025.
j. Approval of Special Event Application- Argonaut High School Downtown Rally
4. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.
This section is to provide staff with an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is expected to be taken by the Council.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS.
This section is to provide Council members with an opportunity to present reports on their activities and
to request items be placed on future agendas.
6. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Consideration of applicant and possible appointment to the City of Jackson Cemetery Committee.
b. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding (Verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City’s response to homeless issues. [Christine Platt] c. Discussion on allowing remote public comments to return to City Council meetings. d. Information regarding “Historic Jackson Banners” placed on Main St. [Tracy Tonnesen] e. Discuss feasibility of AED installation at Detert Park. [Ryan Pidgeon] f. First reading of ORD #739 Jackson Municipal Code Related to Encampments within the City Limits.
g. Approval of Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,500 to Matich Vukovich Insurance Agency.
h. Approval of Façade Chamber of Commerce.
i. Discuss and provide direction on the Economic Development Committee’s 2025 Christmas Decorating competitions and possible request for TOT funds. [Erika Simmons & Wayne Grabaldi, EDC members]
• Amended Resolution No. 2025-28 Establising a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Sponsored by Local Non-Profit Agencies & Providing for the Donation of Decorated Trees to Families in Need.
• Amended Resolution No. 2025-29 Establishing a Christmas Lights Decoration Contest and Providing for the Procedures Thereof.
j. Discuss amendment of Resolution No. 2025-12 authorizing a joint application to and Participation in the Homekey+Progam for the permanent supportive housing project at 185 Placer Dr. Jackson, California.
k. First reading of an ORD# 740 increasing the number of Cemetery Committee members.
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Regular meeting adjournment.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
October 29, 2025, 1:30 pm Economic Development Committee Meeting November 10, 2025, 6:30 pm City Council Meeting
November 12, 2025, 10:00 am Cemetery Committee Meeting
November 17, 2025, 6:30 pm Planning Commission Meeting (TBD) November 24, 2025, 6:30 pm City Council Meeting
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICE:
November 11, 2025 Veteran’s Day
November 27-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Holiday
Posted: City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2025
Mayor and Council Members
Steve McLean, Mayor
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
Sierra McLean, Council Member
ABSENT: None
John Georgette, City Clerk
Josh Nelson, City Attorney (attended remotely)
Staff Members:
Carl P. Simpson, City Manager
Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent
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.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated September 22, 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.
Keith Sweet (Jackson Resident) 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 September 8, 2025 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $217,949.89 (September 11, 2025). c. Receive July 2025 Treasurer’s Report.
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated September 22, 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 – Two minor water leaks: Argonaut Lane and at the booster station; both fixed by Public Works; discovered where the line was located versus where identified on the map. Buena Vista Waterline Project started and all residents have been properly notified. Water Rate Study RFQ will be in the paper Friday, September 26, 2025.
Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon – New pickup truck has returned to service from outfitting today. Moving forward with the Argonaut HS partnership, plans to start 26/27 school year (30+ students interested currently). October 5th, 2025 8AM – hosting annual Pancake Breakfast at Station 132 off Argonaut, more room. Spoke with Keith Sweet last week about obtaining an AED station for Detert Park; not very common in United States yet/popular in Europe; one company out of Canada can meet our needs with a climate controlled outdoor box which is remotely monitored through cell service, initial up front cost is approximately $4200 plus installation costs/electricity hookup, theft is major concern – the box has capability to notify up to 50 people when the box has been opened with photos of who opened/removed the device from the container. Chief Pidgeon supports this idea and Fire is willing to take over maintenance and continued upkeep costs. After the first four years the cost is $10/month for continued cell service to monitor.
Councilmember Gonsalves requested this item be agendized on a future City Council meeting.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – Invite all to Harrah’s Casino this Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 1- 3PM for the third annual Burger Bash – PD versus First Responders, booths on site, come vote for your favorite.
City Manager, Carl P. Simpson – Thanks to Contract Engineer Matt Ospital for the invite to the WGA Appreciation dinner/event.
City Attorney, Josh Nelson – No update.
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 – No report.
Councilmember Godde – Last week, attended the Amador Council of Tourism meeting, and they have availability for the City (or anyone) to add events to their website for free; they are also seeking submission of any photos/videos of events in town. Attended Cemetery Committee meeting last week and the committee voted to change the time of their meeting from 10AM to 3PM on the same day, second Wednesday of every month. Kennedy Mine Foundation is in need of volunteers. Request Council discussion be agendized to consider allowing remote public comment to return to City Council meetings.
Councilmember McLean – Met with a couple citizens last weekend that wished to express gratitude for revitalization efforts on Main Street, returning businesses, and the direction it is going.
Vice Mayor Simmons – No report.
Mayor McLean – September 10, 2025, had coffee with Father Marko, and Bishop Maxim from Serbia; he brought him into Civic Center to view murals and requested a submission from the Bishop of his art to represent the Serbian community in the Civic Center in Jackson. Received a book from the Mayor of Trebinje, Bosnia; perfect handwriting inside, invited all to see. 9/10, also attended the Chamber of Commerce mixer. 9/12, attended the Amador-Calaveras Hospice fundraiser. 9/16, attended a Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. 9/19, attended the Chamber of Commerce fundraiser and dedication at Roaring Camp. 9/20, attended a dedication at the Tin Roof Restaurant. Also, Carl and I presented to Lion’s Club on recent Serbia/Bosnia trip.
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. Amador Water Agency Update: Tanner Treatment Plant status, and current rate study [Larry McKenney, General Manager/Amador Water Agency].
Larry McKenney provided an update on reasoning for expected rate increases and their upcoming water rate study. The reliable capacity of the Tanner treatment plant is currently 4.56 million gallons/day, which is adequate since existing customers use about 4.37 million gallons/day, but there is minimal buffer. Conditional “will serves” have been issued, and commitments have been made to people in a community facilities district who pay a special tax to guarantee that they’ll have access to water in the future, which they may or may not be currently developing. When you add these considerations, the demand increases to 4.7 million gallons/day, exceeding current reliable capacity. There are many projects in the service are of the treatment plant that are in the development process with uncertain timelines and considering the determinations of water availability that have been issued, the demand increases again to 4.99 million gallons/day, significantly exceeding the current reliable capacity. This impending issue was highlighted in the 2020 water masterplan study, which identified many deficiencies in the system with regard to reliable, safe, compliant service with existing customers, without accounting for growth. The most urgent of those projects identified for the first five years drove the very significant rate increases in 2021.
The Ione water treatment plant is in even more serious circumstances, operating regularly beyond its reliable capacity and up against its maximum capacity in the summer, which only works if nothing breaks.
When the 2021 water rate adjustments occurred, the public was told that significant rate increases were needed to be frontloaded to help improve the agency’s current credit rating, bond rating, to be prepared to debt finance necessary larger projects in the CIP. Over the last four years, AWA has completed eleven of the projects from the five-year list, improved finances enough to raise the bond rating several notches, and last fall AWA issued 19 million dollars in bonds. At first, we stated these bonds were issued to address the Ione treatment plant because had declared a water shortage emergency there, not allowing new connections without a specific exception being granted. Meanwhile, there are 1,100 homes in plan review in Ione. This project needs to be addressed first.
While working with our municipal advisor and financial consultants, we worked on a long range 20-year financial model, evaluated the costs of borrowing and interest rates, and came up with a number for borrowing capacity that indicated that we could borrow enough money to tackle the Ione plant improvements, the Tanner plant improvements, and replace an upcountry tank (Tank D) which is almost literally falling down. If it isn’t replaced, it will still have to be taken offline and be forced to reduce fire flow there for safety reasons. The estimated costs to improve the two plants is $56.9 million dollars, and Tank D is another few million. Short-term notes were issued a year ago due to market uncertainty. We’ve been working on a federal low interest loan from EPA for the remainder of the money needed, anticipating closing that loan in the winter, and then plan to refinance the short-term notes next spring.
Another unfortunate fact is that when the board approved the 2021 rates, the public was informed that after these five years, the next rate increases would reflect inflation increases. However, over the past five years, inflation has gone up a lot, and for the water industry electricity, vehicle fuel, and chemical expenses have doubled. Construction costs have inflated even faster. Cost estimates have been getting adjusted from the 2021 master plan study, based on construction cost indexes. Since they will be issuing debt again in the fall, they are preparing and getting the rate study completed for rates effective July 2026 through the following four years.
The financial consultants and the models being used have shown that the expected 4% rate increase only keeps operations status quo with no CIP work. If rates are increased to 5%, a small fraction of the CIP projects can be completed but won’t adequately address the issues at the treatment plants to reliably serve existing customers or any planned growth. The suggested rate by the AWA board is to increase 7% each year over the next five years.
AWA rates have three components: a monthly service charge, a debt service charge, and a volumetric charge. The debt service charge is calculated based on historic data, up through the spring of 2021. The bonds issued last fall are not included in the debt charge, but rather the monthly service charge. The debt service charge is mentioned now because some interesting things happened with the City of Jackson’s rates in 2021. In 2021, the revenue target increase was 30% and the bill impacts for the City of Jackson were 52.5% in the first year. This is due to a number of new connections in Jackson that AWA was not made aware of, which skewed the cost-of-service analysis to the wholesale customers picking up more. Another thing that affected it was that AWA made the decision not to recalculate the debt service charge for the wholesale customers because they were already getting slammed. We recalculated the debt service charge for retail customers, and some had significant impacts. This time, we’ve recalculated the debt service charge for all. The wholesale water use has increased faster than retail volume, which is surprising and affecting the cost-of-service analysis.
b. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 2025-24 Awarding the Construction Contract for the Main Street Maintenance Project to American Pavement Systems, Inc., and possible approval to fund the project utilizing TOT funds.
Carl Simpson – Short term solution to improve Main St, possible 3 – 6 years of coverage. Funding, being Main St. is used for different events, such as Dandelion Days and many other events, feels this should be a candidate to be funded under TOT funds. In addition, traffic study almost completed which will provide information for Main St. being considered one way.
Matt Ospital – Maintenance starting at fire house, Main St. and will continue to Summit St. Start with filling all the cracks, one day process, will not have to close Main St., will need traffic control and no parking signs on sides. Approximately two weeks two set before slurry seal can be applied. Once slurry seal is applied, Main St. will need to be closed at least two days minimum, all day. Possible Monday – Tuesday closure. Striping will be done with a light coat of paint, may change after study is complete.
Bid for $117k.
Bree Wilder – reported designated Cal Trans areas.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion –
Discussion on researching the cost to extend work past N. Main. Matt following up on cost of expanding work.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments –
Location of where work will be done, Chad responded. Bree expanded on Chad’s response. Question to Matt regarding bid amount. Matt explained why this bid was accepted, price includes work and striping.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-24 Awarding the Construction Contract for the Main Street Maintenance Project to American Pavement Systems, Inc., and to fund the project utilizing TOT funds, dated September 22, 2025 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, 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
c. PUBLIC HEARING –
Resolution No. 2025-26 Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for a Remedial Action Plan for Oro De Amador [Susan Peters & Erin Ventura, Contract City Planners].
Erin Ventura – 2022 received grant from DTSC to do the RAP on the Oro De Amador Property. The property is 160 acres historically used for gold mining activities, containing about 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings from the Kennedy Mine. The RAP plan evaluates the remedial alternatives and measures to effectively reduce potential human health and water quality risk associated with this site and has proposals for revitalization plan for the clean up and re-use of this site for open space parks, sports fields, walking trails and various other things.
Susan has been working with DTSC and GEOCON on this plan for the past few years with grant funds.
Next step is to adopt the environmental documents associated the plan and that’s the initial study Mitigated Negative Declaration. That is what they’re asking for acceptance of at this meeting. The CEQA document reviews what is in there and what environmental impact could be caused by implementing this plan. Per CEQA the MND was circulated for thirty days, starting on August 4th.
During this period the city received three letters from outside agencies, Cal Trans, Central Valley Regional Water Control Board and the Department of Fish and Wildlife. The comments received from these agencies have been incorporated into the document, which can be seen in the MND. Also, comments from DTSC have been incorporated into the document. Next step would be to adopt the resolution, accepting the document, the MND, the CEQA document and then directing the staff to file it with the city’s clearinghouse and Amador County court reporter’s office.
Biggest comment received was from Fish and Wildlife regarding bats, rare plants survey and things like that. All comments have been incorporated into the mitigation monitoring and recording.
Susan Peters – Went through the voluntary cleanup agreement process with DTSC. Put together the document for DTSC. RAP and CEQA documents had separate public hearing put on by DTSC.
Comments from the public had been addressed at the time of the RAP and CEQA public hearing. The ECRG grant covered the RAP and the CEQA documentation and part of the next step of geo technical work for doing design. Jason with GEOCON and Susan are preparing the application for the next round of the ECRG monies that will help complete the design. This will help us get more details of what the park will look like.
Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion -
Time frame after council approval. Already filed with the state, DTSC signed off on project which allowed them to go to council for approval, which was part of the volunteering agreement. Once CEQA documentation gets approved, they can then file a notice of determination with the state and the county which will start the appeal clock days (45 days). Grant due mid to end of November, should hear if received grant by spring. Design plan in the RAW (removal action work plan) which was included in the initial study.
Mayor McLean asked for public comments -
Thorton - Concern about traffic if park is permitted, including the weekends having double the capacity.
Wants to hear some kind of plan about mitigating traffic. Concern for people in the neighborhood who live around the entrances and exits of the park. Steve M. responded – these details will be worked out once we get past this initial process.
Mayor requests a motion.
Motion to approve Resolution No. 2025-26 Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for a Remedial Action Plan for Oro De Amador, dated September 22, 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
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned the regular meeting at 7:37 p.m.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL —EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of case: Mackey v. City of Jackson, Amador Superior Court, Case No. 23-CV-13061
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor McLean adjourned closed session meeting at 7:59 p.m.
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
Building Department Permit Report
09/01/2025 - 09/30/2025
Permit # Permit
Date
Permit Type Description Parcel # Parcel
Address
Project
Cost
Total Fees
Group: Addition
10278 9/8/2025 Addition Addition of 15x17
master quarter &
18x30 redwood
deck
044-071-
004-000
10379
BUENA VISTA
DR
24,000 $1,009.60
24,000 $1,009.60
Group Total: 1
Group: Building
10291 9/17/2025 Building POST FIRE 020-332-
018-000
119 GORDON
PL
3,000
3,000
Group Total: 1
Group: Encroachment
10298 9/25/2025 Encroachment Install 8,130 feet
of CVIN Fiber -
Argonaut Ln,
Hoffman St
89,300 $3,824.94
10297 9/25/2025 Encroachment Bore 962 feet -
Broadway,
Marcucci Ln, and
South Ave
20,000 $890.90
10289 9/17/2025 Encroachment CCTV Sewer/Storm
inspections for
PG&E crossbore
prevention
program.
Inspections only.
No excavation.
020-353-
003-000
222 KERN
ST
3,500 $205.00
10281 9/11/2025 Encroachment Excavate 4' x 4'
bell hole to repair
020-162-
001-000
418 REX AVE 2,458 $163.32
gas leak.
10279 9/9/2025 Encroachment CCTV POST
INSPECTION IN
SEWER/STORM
MAIN/LATERAL
LINES SEARCHING
FOR ANY
POTENTIAL CROSS
BORES AFTER PGE
DID THEIR WORK.
4,100 $204.00
119,358 $5,288.16
Group Total: 5
Group: Fire Protection
10275 9/2/2025 Fire
Protection
Certificate of
Occupancy
020-263-
004
2 Water St. 250,000 $420.00
250,000 $420.00
Group Total: 1
Group: Mechanical
10287 9/16/2025 Mechanical HVAC CHANGE
OUT - 3 TON 15.5
SEER 13 EER AC
AND COIL ONLY
CHANGE OUT
LOCATED
OUTSIDE/GARAGE.
044-390-
008-000
150 ARROYO
PL
14,500 $253.28
10284 9/15/2025 Mechanical Replace water
heater
044-351-
019-000
109 GARDEN
CT
2,500 $240.00
10283 9/12/2025 Mechanical REPLACE
GAS/ELECTRIC
PACKAGE UNIT
AND DUCTS
020-110-
011-000
836 N MAIN
ST
20,929 $266.75
10277 9/4/2025 Mechanical WATER HEATER
REPLACEMENT
100GAL NATURAL
GAS
020-410-
030-000
223 CLINTON
ROAD
19,250 $265.57
57,179 $1,025.60
Group Total: 4
Group: Plumbing
10276 9/3/2025 Plumbing Install Grease
Interceptor
020-382-
006-000
603 STATE
HWY 49
10,000 $422.75
10,000 $422.75
Group Total: 1
Group: Reroof
10300 9/30/2025 Reroof Tear off two
layers, install 30
year cool roof
shingles
044-063-
021-000
10555
ARGONAUT
DRIVE
15,500 $350.57
10299 9/29/2025 Reroof Tear off and
replace comp roof
020-274-
002-000
624 PITT ST 4,300 $335.00
10296 9/24/2025 Reroof Merlini Reroof 020-453-
002-000
169 QUARTZ
CIR
25,869 $375.37
10286 9/15/2025 Reroof Re-roof garage 020-292-
003-000
112
BROADWAY
10,000 $337.95
10285 9/15/2025 Reroof re-roof 020-442-
004-000
92 N
PIONEER CIR
12,000 $342.54
67,669 $1,741.43
Group Total: 5
Group: Sign
10294 9/22/2025 Sign New Sign 30 S. State
Hwy 49-88
500 $25.00
500 $25.00
Group Total: 1
Group: Site Improvement
10282 9/11/2025 Site
Improvement
Replace failing
retaining wall.
020-390-
030-000
335 PERRY
ST
25,000 $661.63
25,000 $661.63
Group Total: 1
Group: Solar
10295 9/24/2025 Solar Roof mounted
solar 7.790KW
consisting of 19
modules, 1
battery, and new
200A/100A sub
panel.
044-440-
041-000
10551
RIDGECREST
DR
45,455 $989.32
10293 9/19/2025 Solar PHOTOVOLTAIC
ROOF MOUNT
SYSTEM 18
MODULES-7.920
kW DC
020-292-
004-000
120
BROADWAY
35,000 $965.33
10280 9/10/2025 Solar 15.750 kW DC
PHOTOVOLTAIC
SYSTEM, 20.0 kWh
ENERGY STORAGE
SYSTEM
044-360-
004-000
10380
SPUNN RD
66,682 $1,108.71
147,137 $3,063.36
Group Total: 3
Group: Tenant Improvement
10292 9/18/2025 Tenant
Improvement
Water Heater and
commercial
alteration and
repair
020-500-
027-000
711 STATE
HWY 49
8,500 $363.98
10288 9/17/2025 Tenant
Improvement
Tenant
Improvement -
Electrical Plumbing
020-241-
009-000
145 MAIN ST 5,000 $237.40
13,500 $601.38
Group Total: 2
717,343 $14,258.91
Total Records: 25 10/2/2025
Homeless Outreach Report September
• Went with the HOST team in Tuolumne County as a training event with the Assistant Outreach Coordinator.
• Took at client to rehab
• Assisted getting a job and getting into the shelter as well as assisting another client a job as well.
• Assisted Operation Care with a displaced client. Subsequently they connected with friends in Tuolumne County and are there now. • Currently working with Master-care and Hospice to assist a client whose cancer has become terminal. Were able to get him in a safe, local health center to receive services. Also worked on reconnecting client with their child.
• Working on connecting a senior unhoused person to the right agencies to address his higher level of needs.
• Currently have 3 clients still in rehab.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Christopher Mynderup, Chief of Police
Date: October 21, 2025
Subject: Special Event Permit Approval – Christmas Delights Recommendation
That City Council approves the Special Event Permit submitted by HJBA President, Melanie Trevaskis for the 2025 Historic Main Street Christmas Delights. A current Certificate of Liability for this event has been filed with the City of Jackson.
Discussion
This event will take place on Friday November 28th and Saturday November 29th, 2025, from the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Street Closures at 5:00 p.m.). The location of this event will be Historic Main Street.
Street Closures
Historic Main Street will be closed for vehicle traffic, from Broadway and Water Street to the north prolongation of North Street. The Highway 49 and Main Street intersection will be closed to vehicle traffic. Court and California Streets will be closed along the west curb line prolongation of Summit Street.
Conclusion
The Jackson Police Department will provide traffic control as well as event foot patrols, which will consist of full time, reserve, and volunteer staff. The city’s light trailer will be placed on Highway 49 in front of the Busi Lot to illuminate the crosswalk for pedestrians attending the event. Historically, this event has had no negative impacts and is a wonderful way to highlight our small-town holiday charm.
MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Chris Mynderup, Chief of Police
Date: October 13, 2025
Subject: Special Event Permit Approval – Veterans Day Parade Recommendation
That City Council approves the Special Event Permit submitted by American Legion Post 108 for the 2025, Veterans Day Parade. A current Certificate of Liability for this event has been filed with the City of Jackson.
Discussion
This event will take place on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Street Closures at 7:00 a.m.) The location of this event will be Historic Main Street.
Street Closures
Historic Main Street will be closed, from Broadway at Water Street to North Main and Church Street. California, Court and North Streets will be closed along the west curb line prolongation of Summit Street. The intersection of Main Street and Highway 49 will be closed to North Main Street traffic and the south bound Highway 49 left turn pocket will be closed.
Conclusion
The Jackson Police Department will provide traffic control as well as event foot patrols, which will require the majority of full-time, reserve and volunteer staff. Historically, this event has had no negative impacts and is a great way for the City of Jackson to honor and support our county and nation’s veterans.
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council
Meeting Memorandum
Monday, July 14, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor & City Councilmembers
From: Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk
Date: September 24, 2025
Agenda Item #___:
Recommendation
Install “Save Station 600VHM” - Public Access AED at the Snack Shake in Detert Park for an initial cost of $5,061.00
Summary and Discussion
In September 2025, the City of Jackson Fire Department was approached by a community member interested in installing a publicly accessible AED at Detert Park. The Fire Department fully supports this initiative and has identified the “Save Station 600VHM” wall-mount cabinet as the most suitable option for the project.
Save Station was selected for its usability, durability, and security. The cabinet is compatible with all publicly accessible AED models and meets all manufacturer recommendations for outdoor storage, including integrated heating and ventilation. In addition, it is equipped with monitoring technology that alerts a designated contact list whenever the cabinet is opened and provides a photo of the individual accessing the unit.
With the support of the Jackson City Council, the American Legion Ambulance has expressed willingness to donate an AED to complete this project.
Attachments:
ActionFirstAid.ca Quote
Action First Aid
92 Commerce Park Dr. Unit #5&6
Barrie ON L4N 8W8
705-720-2978
[email protected]
actionfirstaid.ca
QUOTE #1028281
BILL TO
Jackson Fire Department
Attn: Ryan Pidgeon
SHIP TO
Jackson Fire Department
DATE:
2025-10-02
QUOTE VALID UNTIL:
2025-10-18
P.O. NUMBER
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SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Danielle Menard Jacob
SKU Product / Service Description Qty Unit Price Amount SS600VHM
SaveStation 600VHM Wall Mount Ventilated, Heated and Monitored Cabinet is made from durable aluminum with a weather resistant powder coat finish. Includes illuminated high visibility SaveStation AED Public Access Defibrillator Signage.
The package features:
• An audible and visual alarm
• Transparent cover for maximum AED visibility
• A ventilation and heating system that automatically activates to maintain the AEDs operational requirements in typical North American climates • Customizable 911 Location Decal and QR Code to link to the SaveStation CPR/AED instructional video
• A photo control camera with infrared lens automatically takes pictures when the cabinet is opened and when the AED is removed
• Remote monitoring and communication of AED operational status and cabinet conditions using a LAN/ethernet or cellular data connection
• Four year cellular plan with access to monitoring platform • Integrated luminosity sensor that will illuminate the cabinet in low light conditions • Outdoor electrical kit with 24V power supply, waterproof junction box, pre electrical setup & installation guide
Please refer to Local Jurisdiction Electrical requirements. Installation to be performed by a Certified Electrician only.
For use with all AED brands and models.
Wall Mount Dimensions: 15” W x 41” H x 9” D
Cabinet Outside Dimensions: 15" W x 16.5" H x 7.5" D
Weight: 35 lbs.
1 $4,620.00 $4,620.00
SSCDWM SaveStation SS600 Wall Mount Cabinet Custom Decal (13" x 6.7" - Solid Vinyl) 1 $113.00 $113.00 SS413-PHOTO
SaveStation 24/7 Photo Monitoring Sign
10" x 14" Alupanel Sign
Hardware included
2 $42.00 $84.00
SS412 SaveStation Outdoor Signage Bundle includes AED 3D Sign, and a CPR/AED Instructional Wall Sign. 2 $52.00 $104.00
Shipping -
ESTIMATE
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Shipping (estimate only) 1 $140.00 $140.00
NOTES: Prices in USD, Shipping estimate included TERMS: Due on Receipt SUBTOTAL $5,061.00
SHIPPING $0.00
(GST/HST No. 862917036) TAX (Exempt - ) $0.00
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Ordinance No. 739
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Jackson Amending Sections 8.23.020 and 8.28.030 of Chapter 8.28 of Title 8 of the Jackson Municipal Code to Related to
Encampments within the City Limits
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jackson (“City”) finds and declares that regulating camping and the storage of personal property on private and public property is necessary for the City’s public health, fire protection, economic development, and the overall quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City has a legitimate and compelling interest in protecting the public health, welfare, and safety of its residents, as well as preserving the same within the City and other public property; and
WHEREAS, persons erecting encampments, living in parked vehicles, and camping on property owned or controlled by the City impact public health and safety, pose a risk of damage to certain environmentally sensitive areas, and inhibit the rights of others to fully use public areas as they are intended; and
WHEREAS, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) has since decided City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Gloria Johnson (2024) 144 S.Ct. 2202 (Grants Pass) and held that the enforcement of applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute cruel and unusual punishment prohibited by the Eighth Amendment; and WHEREAS, in May 2025, the Governor provided guidance on how to address the encampment issues within localities, including releasing its Model Ordinance: Addressing Encampments with Urgency and Dignity (“Model Ordinance”) aligned with the dicta provided in Grants Pass; and
WHEREAS, in light of SCOTUS’s decision in Grants Pass and the Governor’s Model Ordinance, the City desires to amend its camping ordinance to allow enforcement of the camping ordinance without regard to shelter bed status.
THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Jackson does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated into this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 8.28.020 of the Jackson Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
§ 8.28.020. Definitions.
Unless it is apparent from the context that another meaning is intended, the following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
“Camp” and “camping” mean the placement, construction, or maintenance on public or private property for the purpose of making a living accommodation for one or more persons and for one or more nights, the following: tents, tarpaulins, hand-built sheds and structures with metal or other heavy roofing, temporary or semi-permanent shelters, house trailers, motor vehicles or parts thereof, trailers, cooking facilities, cots, ground covers, bedding, hammocks, backpacks, sleeping bags and other equipment of a similar nature used to live temporarily in the outdoors.
"Camp facilities" include, but are not limited to, tents, huts, or temporary shelters. "Camp paraphernalia" includes, but is not limited to, tarpaulins, cots, beds, sleeping bags, hammocks, or non-city designated cooking facilities and similar equipment. "Public property" means any publicly owned property in the city, whether improved or unimproved, including, but not limited to, the following: public alleyways, public parking lots, public passageways, public streets, public rights-of-way, publicly owned, maintained, or operated parks, publicly owned, maintained, or operated landscaped areas or greenbelts, publicly owned, maintained, or operated open spaces, including, but not limited to, public facilities or buildings of any kind, public sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, public educational institutions, or other government owned, maintained, or operated properties located within the city. "Store" means to put aside or accumulate for use when needed, to put for safekeeping, to place or leave in a location.
"Vehicle" shall be defined, for purposes of this chapter, by Section 670 of the Vehicle Code of the State of California as it now exists or may hereafter be amended.
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 8.28.030 of the Jackson Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety as follows:
§ 8.28.030 Camping on public property.
A. Except as may be permitted within municipal parks and other municipal locations by the public works superintendent, or designee, it is unlawful to camp upon any public property owned by the city, including, without limitation, streets, parking structures, easements, open space, parks, dump sites, creek beds, electric utility substations, parking lots, corporation yards, Petkovich Park, Detert Park, Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park, Gold Ridge Park, Main St. between North St. and the intersection of Water St./Broadway, and the public restrooms on Highway 49.
B. Except as otherwise permitted under the Jackson Municipal Code, it is unlawful for any person to sleep in any vehicle parked on any public street, alley way, or
parking area, or any privately owned parking area used for the parking of customers of any business enterprise without the consent of the owner of such business enterprise, except for in exigent circumstances, including, without limitation, where it would be unsafe for a driver to continuing driving, natural disasters, man-made disasters, or incidents of domestic violence. In cases of exigent circumstances, this provision shall not be enforced for twenty-four (24) hours or; in the case of natural disasters, man-made disasters, or other similar public safety emergencies, until the exigent circumstances abates.
C. It is unlawful for any person to sit, sleep, lie, or camp on any public street, road, or bike path, or on any sidewalk in a manner that impedes passage within the meaning of the American with Disabilities Act.
SECTION 4. Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances. All former ordinances or parts conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.
SECTION 6. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall publish or post the Ordinance in accordance with California Government Code section 36933.
SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.
INTRODUCED on the ____________, 2025, and PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Jackson on ________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
___________________________________
Steve McLean
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
John Georgette
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Joshua Nelson
City Attorney
City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, October 27, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Erin Ventura, Contract City Planner
Via: Carl Simpson, City Manager
Date: October 22, 2025
Agenda Item # : Façade Improvement Program Application – Matich Vukovich Insurance Agency - 168 Main Street
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a request from Beau Gillman for $2,500 in Façade Improvement Program funds to assist painting and a new sign at 168 Main Street, home of Matich Vukovich Insurance Agency.
Background and Discussion:
In 2010 the City Council established the Façade Improvement Program designed to assist business owners in improving the appearance of commercial building facades, signs and awnings in the City. Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 in matching City funds to assist in façade improvements.
Beau Gillman has requested Façade Improvement Program funds of $2,500 to cover 50% of the total cost to install a new sign and paint the build. The applicant also obtained a sign permit from the City of Jackson and a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding the design of the sign.
The proposed sign is within the allowable size and replicating a historical sign that was previously installed on the building front.
Previouly install sign
Proposed Sign
Staff is recommending that the City Council award $2,500 in Façade Grant Improvement Program funds to Beau Gillman of Matich Vukovich Insurance Agency.
City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, October 13, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Erin Ventura, Contract City Planner
Via: Carl Simpson, City Manager
Date: September 26, 2025
Agenda Item # : Façade Improvement Program Application – Amador County Chamber of Commerce- 215 N. Main Street
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a request from Brad Barnard for $2,500 in Façade Improvement Program funds to assist with landscape improvements at 215 N. Main Street, home of the Amador County Chamber of Commerce.
Background and Discussion:
In 2010 the City Council established the Façade Improvement Program designed to assist business owners in improving the appearance of commercial building facades, signs and awnings in the City. Applicants can apply for up to $2,500 in matching City funds to assist in façade improvements.
Brad Barnard has requested Façade Improvement Program funds of $2,500 to cover 63% of the total cost to install new planters and plantings in front of the existing building. The applicant received a quote from Simmons Landscape Company for the installation of planters and plants.
The total cost is $4000.
Staff is recommending that the City Council award $2,500 in Façade Grant Improvement Program funds to Brad Barnard and the Amador County Chamber of Commerce.
Resolution No. 2025-28
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Establishing a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Sponsored by Local Non-Profit Agencies & Providing for the Donation of Decorated Trees to Families in Need
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson, California values the importance of community engagement, especially during the holiday season; and WHEREAS, the City seeks to encourage local non-profit agencies to participate in festive activities that enhance the holiday spirit and promote goodwill within the community; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to support families in need by providing them with decorated Christmas trees during the holiday season, in collaboration with the Foodbank; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest to establish a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest for local non-profit agencies, with the decorated trees to be donated to families in need;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Jackson, California, as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of the Christmas Tree Decorating Contest The City of Jackson hereby establishes an annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest (hereinafter referred to as the "Contest") for local non-profit agencies.
Section 2. Participation and Eligibility
The Contest participants consist of non-profit agencies contacted and selected by the Economic Development Committee, operating within the sphere of influence of Jackson, California.
Artificial Christmas trees are being donated for the contest. Each participating non-profit agency will be responsible for purchasing decorations for one tree, which will then be donated along with the tree to families in need.
Section 3. Contest Rules and Procedures
• All artificial trees for this program are donated.
• Participating non-profit agencies are responsible for providing and donating decorations, lights, and any other embellishments for their assigned tree.
• Trees must be decorated and ready for display by the date determined by the Economic Development Committee, before the Christmas Delights event.
• Decorations must be family-friendly, non-offensive, and appropriate for all audiences.
• Decorated trees should be secure and travel-ready for transportation to families in need following the competition.
• Each tree must have a sign identifying the non-profit agency responsible for its decoration.
Section 4. Judging Criteria
Judging will take place via public votes during the Annual Christmas Delights event, and winners will be announced and recognized at the regular City Council meeting following the Christmas Delights event.
Section 5. Recognition
The winning non-profit agency will be recognized on the City's website, Facebook and Ledger Dispatch.
Section 6. Donation of Trees
After the contest, the decorated Christmas trees will be donated to separate families in need, identified by local non-profit organizations.
Participating non-profit agencies agree to the donation of their decorated trees and understand that the decorations will remain on the trees when they are delivered to the families.
Section 7. Promotion
The City will promote the Contest through various channels, including the City's website, Facebook, the Ledger Dispatch, and community bulletins, encouraging public viewing of the decorated trees.
Section 8. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on October 27, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF JACKSON
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
John Georgette, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2025-29
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Establishing a Christmas Lights Decoration Contest and Providing for the Rules and Procedures Thereof
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson, California recognizes the importance of fostering community spirit and holiday cheer during the Christmas season; and WHEREAS, the City desires to encourage residents to participate in festive decorations, enhancing the beauty and attractiveness of our community during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the public interest to establish an official Christmas Lights Decoration Contest;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jackson, California, as follows:
Section 1. Establishment of the Christmas Lights Decoration Contest The City of Jackson hereby establishes an annual Christmas Lights Decoration Contest (hereinafter referred to as the "Contest") for the purpose of promoting holiday spirit and community involvement.
Section 2. Eligibility
The Contest is open to all commercial establishments and residential homes within the city limits of Jackson, California and limited to a maximum of fifty (50) entries on a first come, first served basis. Late entries will not be accepted.
Section 3. Entry Procedures
1. Participants may register for the Contest on dates to be determined by the Economic Development Committee (EDC). Registration dates are to be announced on the city social media site.
2. Registration forms will be available on the City of Jackson website at www.ci.jackson.ca.us. under “Latest News” on the home page, or hard copies may be picked up at City Hall (33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642).
3. There is no entry fee for participating in the Contest.
Section 4. Judging Criteria
Decorations will be judged on the following criteria:
• Creativity (Originality and inventiveness)
• Overall Appearance (Design, color coordination, and attractiveness) • Theme (Consistency with the holiday theme)
• Effort (Time and work involved in planning and installation) Judging will take place in December during a time frame determined by the EDC.
Section 5. Judging Panel
• The initial judging panel will consist of the five City of Jackson council members and the decision on the top selected contestants will be final.
• The link for public voting on the top contestants will be available on the City of Jackson website at www.ci.jackson.ca.us.
Section 6. Awards and Recognition
Prizes for the winners as determined by the EDC may be awarded.
Winners will be recognized at the first regular City Council meeting of the following year as well as on the City's website, Facebook, and in the Ledger Dispatch.
Section 7. Contest Rules
1. All decorations must be visible from the street and installed by the date determined by the EDC.
2. Participants agree to have their decorations photographed and published for promotional purposes, and have their address publicly listed and mapped on the City’s interactive holiday lights map.
*Personal information such as names and contact information will not be shared publicly, except as required by law.
3. Decorations must be in good taste and appropriate for all audiences.
4. The City reserves the right to disqualify any entry that does not comply with these rules.
Section 8. Promotion
The City will promote the Contest through various channels, including the City's website, Facebook, Ledger Dispatch, and community bulletin boards.
Section 9. Funding
Funding for prizes has been provided by a private donor for the competition.
Section 10. Effective Date
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on October 27th, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF JACKSON
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
John Georgette, City Clerk
Resolution No. 2025-30
Amended Resolution No. 2025-12
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSON AUTHORIZING A JOINT APPLICATION TO AND PARTICIPATION IN THE HOMEKEY+ PROGRAM FOR THE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROJECT AT 185 PLACER DRIVE, JACKSON,
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Community Development ("HCD") has issued a Notice of Funding Availability ("NOFA") for the Homekey+ Program, dated August 7, 2025, as amended, for the purpose of funding Permanent Supportive Housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Jackson ("City" or "Applicant"), on May 27, 2025, adopted Resolution No. 2025-12 to approve a joint application with Victory Village, Inc. ("Co-Applicant") for Homekey+ funds to acquire and convert the property located at 185 Placer Drive, Jackson, CA to serve eligible populations, with a focus on veterans experiencing a Behavioral Health Challenge consistent with Welfare and Institutions Code Section 5965.02 and Homekey+ Section 201 (the "Project"); and WHEREAS, Applicant and Co-Applicant submitted an application for Homekey+ funds for the Project and, on October 13, 2024, HCD notified the City the Project received a Homekey Award in the amount of $5,158,167.00 (the "Homekey Award"), which exceeds the amount previously approved by the City Council, and the City desires to accept the Homekey Award per the notice from HCD on October 13, 2025; and
WHEREAS, HCD has requested an updated resolution to demonstrate compliance with the Homekey+ program, and the City desires to amend the resolution by adoption of this Amended Resolution No. 2025-12 to demonstrate compliance with the Homekey+ program, and Co-Applicant agrees to the provisions hereof; and
WHEREAS, Co-Applicant shall serve as the Lead Service Provider and Grant Administrator, and assume full responsibility for the administration, implementation, and compliance of all Homekey+ program components as set forth in the executed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the parties; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Jackson that:
The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to submit a joint application to HCD and participate in the Homekey+ Program, in collaboration with Victory Village, Inc., for a total amount not to exceed $5,300,000.
The City Manager is authorized to continue implementing the MOU and take the requisite steps to negotiate a Definitive Agreement with Victory Village, Inc., as required under the MOU for the Project utilizing the Homekey Award in accordance with the Homekey+ Program.
The City Manager shall negotiate any and all documents required or deemed necessary to receive or secure the Homekey+ Award and to complete participation in the program, including, but not limited to:
(1) the Standard Agreement required by HCD and (2) a Definitive Agreement, required by the MOU.
The City Manager shall return to City Council for approval of a Definitive Agreement, as well as review and approval of a Standard Agreement with HCD for acceptance of a Homekey+ Program award.
The City acknowledges and agrees that it shall be subject to the terms and conditions specified in the Standard Agreement with HCD, and that the NOFA and Application will be incorporated in the Standard Agreement by reference and made a part thereof. Any and all activities, expenditures, information, and
1 timelines represented in the Application are enforceable through the Standard Agreement. Funds are to be used for the allowable expenditures and activities identified in the Standard Agreement.
Victory Village, Inc., as the nonprofit developer, fiscal agent, and lead service provider, will assume full and complete responsibility for all administrative, financial, and operational obligations under the Homekey+ program, and shall acquire, develop, and construct the Project in accordance with the Standard Agreement and the NOFA. Victory Village Inc.'s obligations, which shall be further set forth in the Definitive Agreement include, is not limited to:
1. Preparation and submission of the Homekey+ application, including all exhibits, attestations, and attachments, including any amendments;
2. Execution and management of the Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD);
3. Oversight of all construction, rehabilitation, and development activities, including contractor selection, procurement compliance, permitting, and project close-out;
4. Financial management, including budget oversight, fiscal reporting, disbursement requests, and fund accounting in compliance with state guidelines;
5. Program compliance, including rent restrictions, tenant eligibility verification, affordability term enforcement, and service documentation;
6. All legal and regulatory filings, including CEQA determinations, prevailing wage compliance, procurement records, and insurance coverage;
7. Relocation planning and execution, if applicable, with full compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and California relocation law;
8. Delivery of all supportive services, including case management, behavioral health coordination, and HUD-VASH integration;
9. Monitoring, auditing, and reporting, including regular performance reports to HCD and maintenance of audit-ready records throughout the affordability period.
10. The City of Jackson will not be responsible for any portion of these duties, although the City may enforce terms and conditions of the Definitive Agreement; provided, however, this does not affect the City's obligations under the Standard Agreement. Victory Village will serve as the sole point of contact and managing entity for the duration of the project and throughout the 55-year affordability period.
11. The City affirms that it will fulfill its responsibilities as Lead Applicant for the purposes of application and formal grant correspondence, subject to terms and conditions of the MOU, but Victory Village, Inc. agrees to assume all administrative and operational responsibilities and shall carry out the same in accordance with the MOU and any subsequent Definitive Agreement.
12. Victory Village, Inc. shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City of Jackson from any claims, liabilities, or costs arising out of its performance or nonperformance of any Homekey+ obligations.
Effective upon the date of adoption, this Amended Resolution No. 2025-12 shall amend and restate the resolution as originally adopted on May 27, 2025.
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CITY OF JACKSON
______________________
Steve McLean, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Carl Simpson, City Manager
AYES:
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ___th day of October, 2025, by the following vote:
Ordinance No. 740
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Jackson Amending the Cemetery Committee Size, Powers, and
Meeting Time
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jackson (“City Council”) created the cemetery committee as an official advisory committee of the City; WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Sections 2.37.020, 2.37.060 and 2.37.070 of Title 2 of the Jackson Municipal Code to increase the number of cemetery committee members, amend the committee election procedures and alter the committee meeting times.
The City Council of the City of Jackson does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are true and correct and hereby incorporated into this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Amendment. Section 2.37.020 of Title 2 of the Jackson Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Ҥ2.37.020 Number of members designated.
The committee shall be composed of six members who shall act in an advisory capacity to the city council on matters affecting the operation and maintenance of the Jackson cemetery. In addition, one member of the city council shall attend committee meetings and act as the city council liaison to the committee.”
SECTION 3. Amendment. Section 2.37.060 of Title 2 of the Jackson Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“§2.37.060 Election of officers—Secretary designated.
"At the first regular meeting following enactment of the ordinance codified in this chapter, and thereafter in December, the cemetery committee shall elect a chairman and a vice-chairman from among its members and other officers as deemed necessary by the committee. The city council liaison shall break any ties of the committee regarding election of officers. The secretary of the cemetery committee shall be the city clerk or his/her designated deputy.” SECTION 4. Amendment. Section 2.37.070 of Title 2 of the Jackson Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Ҥ2.37.070 Time and place of meetings.
The cemetery committee shall meet regularly each month at a time and place fixed by resolution of the committee or set by city council. The city council’s schedule shall take precedence in the selection of meeting times. The committee may also hold such other meetings as needed from time to time, called in the manner and form required by law.”
SECTION 5. Amendment. Subsection D is added to Section 2.37.080 of Title 2 of the Jackson Municipal Code to read as follows:
“D. The city council liaison shall break any tie votes of the committee.” SECTION 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases are declared unconstitutional, invalid or ineffective.
SECTION 7. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 8. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall publish or post the Ordinance in accordance with California Government Code section 36933.
SECTION 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage and adoption.
INTRODUCED on _____________, 2025, and PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Jackson on ________________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: __________________________________
Steve McLean, Mayor
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
_______________________________
John Georgette
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Joshua Nelson, City Attorney