Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, December 8, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Line (Audio Only): 1-650-419-1505
Meeting ID: 457141896
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1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Approval of agenda for this date; any and 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 November 24, 2025 meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $86,744.45. c. Approval of November 2025 Payroll Expenditure Report in amount of $484,238.96. d. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for November 2025. e. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for November 2025. f. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for November 2025. g. Creation of Per Diem / Extra Help Firefighter Positions / Job Description h. Approval of Tablet Command Agreement
4. ELECTED OFFICIAL SEATING.
a. Selection of Mayor and Vice Mayor for 2026.
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.
This section is to provide staff an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is expected to be taken by the Council.
6. COUNCIL REPORTS.
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
Jackson City Council Agenda Monday December 8, 2025
7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Announcement and award to winning non-profit for the “Festival of Trees” contest [Erika Simmons, Economic Development 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. Receive presentation regarding tobacco education for Program 15B (Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing) in the Amador General Plan.
d. Review of City Council Committee Assignments.
e. Transfer and Maintenance Agreement with DTSC for the Sutter Street Project.
8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Regular meeting adjournment.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
December 10, 2025 10:00 am Cemetery Committee Meeting
December 15, 2025 6:30 pm Planning Commission Meeting (TBD) December 22, 2025 6:30 pm City Council Meeting (TBD – Planned Cancellation) December 31, 2025 1:30 pm Economic Development Committee Meeting January 12, 2026 6:30 pm City Council Meeting
UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICE:
December 24-25, 2025 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Posted:12/05/2025 City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson
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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
November 24, 2025
Mayor and Council Members
Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor
Max Godde, Council Member
Connie Gonsalves, Council Member
Sierra McLean, Council Member
ABSENT:
Steve McLean, Mayor
John Georgette, City Clerk
Joanna Jin, City Attorney (attended remotely)
Staff Members:
Carl P. Simpson, City Manager
Chris Mynderup, Police Chief
Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
Dana Knight, Administrative Assistant
Vice Mayor Simmons called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.
1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
Motion to approve the City Council Agenda dated November 24, 2025, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by, Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Steve McLean
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.
Patricia Angeja, a resident of Ione, asked if Superintendent Critchfield contacted the city manager about the consolidation of ACUSD, as he told her that he had. She is hoping that there are conversations between the school district and the city of Jackson to help make our schools a better place for our kids to go to.
She is also hoping to raise awareness about a nonprofit agency called Amador’s Heart of Gold whose purpose is to provide financial, emotional, and educational support to families affected by childhood cancer residing in Amador County. In the past two years, there have been 6 cases of childhood cancer in Amador County. She is asking all city leaders to put pressure on Amador County Public Health, the Water Agency, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and any other state, regional, county, city, environmental agencies to have more environmental testing be done because having six cases diagnosed in only two years seems to be more than just a coincidence. For instance, per the National Cancer Institute, Amador County's rate of childhood cancer is three times the national average. It is highly suspected that it has to do with either contaminated water, all of the mining industries in the various communities, possibly playing a factor in that. There is a blood drive in honor of Jesse Lee and Brooks Costello, two of the young children fighting cancer, on December 8th from noon to 5:30pm at Evelyn Bishop Hall in Ione.
Monday, November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
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 November 10, 2025 meeting minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $451666.62. c. Approval of Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting Dates for 2026. d. Acceptance of Cooperative Agreement for the Department of Defense Firefighter Property (FFP) Program
e. Acceptance of Cooperative Agreement for the USDA Forest Service Federal Excess Personal Property (FEPP) Program
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated November 24, 2025, as presented. Moved by Councilmember McLean, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Steve McLean
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.
Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon – reported on multiple items;
• Stated that Engineer Daniel Fishback has officially accepted a position with Cal Fire as a captain. They are moving forward with testing for a couple of different positions to backfill his position and then in theory fill a firefighter position. Engineer Fishback has offered to stay on as a volunteer firefighter to help out when needed.
• With one of the captains out injured for an extended length of time, it was decided to hire an extra help per diem position. This temporary position is intended to reduce overtime and prevent staff burnout while one employee remains on light duty.
• Stated that they are working with the Local businesses and apartment complexes to conduct annual required inspections, and they're going quite well.
• Shared that the Santa Patrol will be December 17th through the 20th.
Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – No report.
City Attorney, Joanna Jin – No report.
City Manager, Carl Simpson – The delegation from Herceg Novi will be coming in on Wednesday this week.
Father Marko invited everybody to a church service on Saturday at 10:00am. Following the service, we'll be at the camp and there will be dancing and music and celebration. All the delegates will be there, so it'll be an opportunity for everyone to meet with them.
5. COUNCIL REPORTS.
Monday, November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
Councilmember Gonsalves – Commented that Vice Mayor Simmons has done a great job with lighting up the tunnel and the walkway and said the Festival of Trees has 22 decorated trees and they're quite artistic and beautiful. The final touches will be done tomorrow and Wednesday, and they will be ready for the public to vote on them on Friday.
Councilmember Godde – Reported on multiple items:
• Attended a cemetery meeting. They will be represented at Giving Tuesday with the help of Debbie Collins. Talked about raising cemetery plot prices.
• Worked a few hours clearing weeds at the cemetery, with Cemetery members Jim Wilson, Jim McCarthy, and Lori and Dale Fishback.
• Attended a Chamber of Commerce meeting where, among other things, they discussed how to make Christmas delights more memorable. They are going to meet on Friday morning at 9:00am at the Chamber Hall.
• Attended a Kennedy Board Mine meeting and will give a report next week on all they have been doing this past year.
• Attended the Planning Commission meeting where they approved to present the annexation of the Kennedy Mine to the City Council and then to LAFCO for final approval. • Attended the Amador Council of Tourism meeting where they gave statistics on what they have been doing lately. Have spoken with the city manager and will speak to the Vice President of the Amador Council of Tourism, Tracy Berkner, to figure out how to maximize advertisement through them. • Attended the Amador Senior Center board meeting.
Councilmember McLean – No Report.
Vice Mayor Simmons – Shared that he has been busy working on the tunnel and keeping busy with other stuff.
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. Seeking Council approval to use TOT funds in an amount not to exceed $7,000.00 to pay for lodging for the Herceg Novi delegation for the Sister City Program efforts.
City Manager Simpson spoke about recently learning that the delegation from Herceg Novi were able to get their visas and will be visiting next week. To return the favor for how well Mayor McLean and he were treated on their Sister City trip; he is hoping to get approval to pay for their lodging. Council discussion included the possibility of using TOT funds to pay for meals, and gift baskets.
Vice Mayor Simmons called for public comment and received none.
Motion to approve and not to exceed $7,000.00 for the accommodations paid out of the TOT funds. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember McLean, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
Monday, November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
AYES: Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Steve McLean
ABSTAIN: None
Direction was then given by the Council to use up to $3,000 of TOT funds for the discretionary, ancillary expenditures with the amount of the expenditures to be put on the next agenda for approval. b. Discuss feasibility of entering into a Lease Agreement supporting the temporary establishment of a privately run skating rink at Detert Park.
Council discussed specific details with Patrick Macklin who would like to put a privately run skating rink up at Detert Park. It was decided that he would pay attorney and staff fees not to exceed $1,000.00. Staff will work with him on the details of the (Licensing) agreement.
Debbie Collins asked Mr. Macklin if there will be music, said she was concerned about it being loud and residents nearby possibly complaining. Councilmember Gonsalves stated that the noise ordinance goes until 10:00pm, and City Manager Simpson assured her that any complaints will be addressed by Mr. Macklin. Ms.
Collins also asked about the cost, and Mr. Macklin said the fee will be $15.00 an hour including skates.
Motion to approve reimbursement up to $1,000.00 and allowing staff to finalize the details of the agreement.
Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:
AYES: Simmons, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean
NOES: None
ABSENT: Steve McLean
ABSTAIN: None
7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.
Vice Mayor Simmons adjourned the regular meeting at 7:28 p.m.
8. CLOSED SESSION.
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 149 Main Street
Agency negotiator: Carl Simpson
Negotiating parties: Tracey Towner
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
b. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: Corner of Mission and Highway 88
Agency negotiator: Carl Simpson
Negotiating parties: State of California
Under negotiation: Rent and Terms of Payment
9. CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.
Closed Session adjourned at 8:05 p.m. with no reportable action.
Monday, November 24, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes
ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved
Building Report Page: 1 of 4
Building Department Permit Report
11/01/2025 - 11/30/2025
Permit # Permit
Date
Permit Type Description Parcel # Parcel
Address
Project
Cost
Total Fees
Group: Electrical
10363 11/26/2025 Electrical Comcast power
supply cabinet,
100 AMP
120/240 Volt -
3 wire on PN4
on existing pole
NE corner
Argonaut Ln &
Pioneer St.
1,000 $95.00
10361 11/24/2025 Electrical NEW 225 AMP
MAIN PANEL
WITH 200 AMP
MAIN BREAKER
020-271-005-
000
603 PITT
STREET
1,000 $310.00
10324 11/4/2025 Electrical INSTALLATION
OF A 14-50W
NEMA OUTLET
044-360-004-
000
10380
SPUNN RD
1,500 $215.00
3,500 $620.00
Group Total: 3
Group: Encroachment
10364 11/26/2025 Encroachment Overlash
approx. 198'±
of fiber along 3
existing poles &
splice at (30)
existing
locations for
Comcast
services.
044-071-004-
000
10379
BUENA VISTA
DR
14,000 $637.13
10362 11/25/2025 Encroachment TCP IS NEEDED
FOR LANE
020-410-043 201 Clinton
Rd.
500 $85.00
Building Report Page: 2 of 4
SHIFT TO
ACCESS MH
#13 ON
CLINTON RD.
AT&T JOB
#A05CT1K
10358 11/24/2025 Encroachment Package Unit
changeout with
crane on court
street blocking
1 lane
020-200-037-
000
811 COURT
ST
400 $81.00
10355 11/21/2025 Encroachment Repair/Replace
damaged
sidewalk
020-241-015-
000
105 MAIN ST 6,500 $300.00
10354 11/21/2025 Encroachment Package Unit
changeout with
crane on court
street blocking
1 lane
020-200-037-
000
811 COURT
ST
15,000 $679.43
10332 11/6/2025 Encroachment Crane will be
blocking one
lane for
removal of AC
units on the
roof
020-247-012-
000
2 Main Street 2,000 $120.00
10325 11/4/2025 Encroachment drilling seven
boreholes along
the slope below
Spunn Road
64,500 $2,775.03
102,900 $4,677.59
Group Total: 7
Group: Mechanical
10350 11/20/2025 Mechanical Rooftop
package unit
c/o like for like
020-200-037-
000
811 COURT
ST
15,000 $254.43
10345 11/17/2025 Mechanical C/O like for like
roof package
unit. No ducts.
044-352-012-
000
212
WESTVIEW
DR
7,602 $240.00
10334 11/7/2025 Mechanical INSTALL SPLIT
HEAT PUMP &
AIR HANDLER
044-500-014-
000
2013
THOMAS
DRIVE
21,255 $268.78
43,857 $763.21
Group Total: 3
Building Report Page: 3 of 4
Group: Miscellaneous
10335 11/8/2025 Miscellaneous Wood stove
install
020-332-034-
000
106
GORDON PL
500 $215.00
500 $215.00
Group Total: 1
Group: Plumbing
10327 11/5/2025 Plumbing Remove &
replace water
heater
044-440-043-
000
10563
RIDGECREST
DR
2,400 $240.00
2,400 $240.00
Group Total: 1
Group: Reroof
10336 11/12/2025 Reroof Reroof to
compositionoffice building
at Storage Pro
044-340-008-
000
1600
THOMAS
DRIVE
4,562 $332.28
4,562 $332.28
Group Total: 1
Group: Sign
10353 11/21/2025 Sign Sign Application 020-241-009-
000
145 MAIN ST 0 $25.00
0 $25.00
Group Total: 1
Group: Solar
10360 11/24/2025 Solar INSTALLATION
OF 1 ESS
020-271-005-
000
603 PITT
STREET
10,000 $456.95
10357 11/24/2025 Solar Residential roof
mount PV solar
system; 11
modules;
4.455kw; with
(1) ESS.
044-074-002-
000
12839
PIONEER
STREET
30,617 $955.27
10349 11/19/2025 Solar Residential roof
mount PV solar
system; 8
modules;
3.28kw; with
(1) ESS.
044-073-007-
000
12871
MURIETTA
LANE
29,118 $951.62
10331 11/6/2025 Solar Solar Roof
Mount 13.12KW
+ 27KWH
Energy Storage
System
020-454-001-
000
12 FRONTIER
DRIVE
50,104 $1,000.99
10329 11/5/2025 Solar PHOTOVOLTAIC
ROOF MOUNT
SYSTEM 16 MODULES
- 7.040 kW DC
044-073-006-
000
12881
MURIETTA
LN
40,000 $976.80
Building Report Page: 4 of 4
10328 11/5/2025 Solar Install 8.10 kW
rooftop solar
020-452-002-
000
128 QUARTZ
CIR
13,000 $484.84
10326 11/4/2025 Solar INSTALL A 4.6
KW PV SOLAR
SYSTEM AND A
& 13.5 kWh ESS
044-190-002-
000
13105
HOFFMAN ST
29,000 $951.56
201,839 $5,778.03
Group Total: 7
Group: Tenant Improvement
10356 11/21/2025 Tenant
Improvement
Interior
framing, minor
electrical,
plumbing,
interior stairs
(new), exterior
decking.
020-241-015-
000
105 MAIN ST 25,000 $1,051.63
25,000 $1,051.63
Group Total: 1
Group: Window Replacement
10344 11/14/2025 Window
Replacement
remove and
replace 2 fullframe windows
and 1 full-frame
door in stucco
044-440-037-
000
10527
RIDGECREST
DR
27,767 $736.14
10330 11/5/2025 Window
Replacement
remove and
replace 6 fullframe windows
in stucco
020218003000 217 circle dr
jackson
26,215 $790.32
53,982 $1,526.46
Group Total: 2
438,540 $15,229.20
Total Records: 41
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 - voice (209) 223-1646 - fax (209) 223-3141 - [email protected] Station 131 - 175 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-2147 Station 132 - 10600 Argonaut Drive, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-9039 NOVEMBER 2025
Total Calls Percentage _
Public Assistance
Fire Related
Hazardous Condition
Traffic Collisions
Medical Calls
30 11
5 12
20%
7%
3%
8%
Code 2
Code 3
Staging Req’d
27 64
1 18%
43%
1%
Total calls for month – 150
Monthly average # of calls per day – 5.00
Annual average # of calls per day – 5.52
Annual total as of 11/30/2025 – 1,844
Monthly # of calls outside of City of Jackson – 33 calls or 22% Annual total of calls outside of City of Jackson – 434 or 24% Comparison to 2024 –
Total calls for November 2024 – 181
Monthly Average # of calls per day in November 2024 – 6.03 Total year to date calls 2024 – 2,041
Total calls for 2024 – 2,229
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 - voice (209) 223-1646 - fax (209) 223-3141 - [email protected] Station 131 - 175 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-2147 Station 132 - 10600 Argonaut Drive, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-9039 Personnel Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Total Bacchi-Monroy,
Elijah 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 32 15 0 25 72
Berschens, Kyle 39 37 24 15 17 12 27 3 14 5 9 202
Chadwick, Brennan 53 94 54 71 75 62 60 70 22 58 62 681
Craig, Roc 60 56 64 51 38 62 54 70 76 58 64 653
DiGirolamo, Francis 64 60 49 49 74 40 46 56 43 29 56 566 DiGirolamo, Jesse 72 64 69 65 57 47 42 52 54 66 55 643
Eggers, Samantha 0 0 0 2 19 20 23 29 38 22 14 167
Fishback, Dale 5 6 3 12 5 1 4 6 1 7 3 53
Fishback, Daniel 28 47 57 37 49 63 48 59 48 66 55 557
Fishback, Jaason 6 3 6 1 7 5 5 5 1 4 2 45
Gaston, Robert 93 94 109 53 20 5 4 3 7 0 0 388
Gilmore, Brian 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
Greathouse, Robert 46 53 50 52 66 42 48 42 3 0 2 404
Gregerman, Katelyn 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3 3 9
Hebel, Lindsay 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 10 26 41 17 98
Johnson, Jeremy 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 2 4 16
Jones, Michael 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
Judd, Kyle 32 66 52 62 52 51 50 57 67 70 54 613
Kinzer, Marissa 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
Kowalczyk, Cory 1 1 0 0 12 5 6 9 4 0 6 44
Pidgeon, Ryan 20 16 21 19 18 22 17 18 12 13 14 190
Powell, Dylan 32 16 38 27 19 33 13 0 0 9 0 187
Ryder, Dylan 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 2 4 14
Sharp, Scott 4 4 9 5 3 3 3 9 1 5 3 49
Sweeney, Matthew 0 9 34 23 21 27 1 0 0 0 0 115
Usher, Claire 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2
Wells, Caleb 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 5
Total Calls for 2025 = 1,844
164
180
196
161
184
168
152
174
156
159
150
189
187
178
138
196
187
252
177
178
176
181
191
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
TOTAL CALLS BY MONTH
2025 2024
Incident List by Alarm Date/Time
Created: October 3, 2025 at 19:22:06
Last Updated: December 4, 2025 at 02:24:13
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/01/2025 05:34:38 25-33183 150 Clinton Road Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/01/2025 07:40:29 25-33190 12356 Martell Road Mobile property (vehicle) fire, other 11/01/2025 14:05:05 25-33235 12900 Ridge Road Grass fire 11/01/2025 21:47:17 25-33315 12110 Industry Boulevard EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/02/2025 01:08:52 25-33327 10266 Argonaut Drive Smoke or odor removal 11/02/2025 09:27:14 25-33355 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/02/2025 15:11:36 25-33406 33 Broadway Dispatched & canceled en route 11/02/2025 16:27:55 25-33412 65 Hygrade Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/03/2025 08:21:19 25-33452 319 Alma Avenue EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/03/2025 13:39:13 25-33484 319 Alma Avenue Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/03/2025 16:38:19 25-33515 781 South 49 Highway Lock-out 11/03/2025 21:38:04 25-33537 900 Broadway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/03/2025 23:10:13 25-33540 2063 Thomas Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/04/2025 04:45:34 25-33547 235 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/04/2025 16:12:23 25-33618 11052 CA-88 Highway Motor vehicle accident with injuries 11/05/2025 00:08:57 25-33645 1029 North Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/05/2025 03:22:41 25-33648 811 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/05/2025 08:23:06 25-33656 Ridge Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/05/2025 08:53:20 25-33660 223 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/05/2025 09:37:12 25-33667 10030 Five Mile Drive Dispatched & canceled en route 11/05/2025 12:54:30 25-33690 415 North Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/05/2025 14:32:41 25-33710 12850 El Dorado Way EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/05/2025 18:31:57 25-33740 12594 Kennedy Flat Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/05/2025 19:19:33 25-33747 154 Center Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/05/2025 22:19:35 25-33752 10355 Wicklow Way Dispatched & canceled en route 11/06/2025 06:33:05 25-33775 10554 Ridgecrest Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/06/2025 12:07:24 25-33801 223 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/06/2025 14:24:10 25-33817 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/06/2025 17:49:07 25-33852 Bowers Drive Dispatched & canceled en route 11/06/2025 19:29:35 25-33867 20 Rollingwood Drive Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/07/2025 09:43:39 25-33899 182 Placer Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/07/2025 10:11:06 25-33904 250 French Bar Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/07/2025 15:08:14 25-33939 308 Sarah Court Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/07/2025 15:47:34 25-33944 243 Kern Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/07/2025 18:04:49 25-33960 200 Mission Boulevard Dispatched & canceled en route 11/08/2025 05:02:55 25-33988 29 Raggio Road Hazardous condition, other 11/08/2025 08:20:05 25-33994 11000 Sutter Ione Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/08/2025 09:56:31 25-34013 20 Rollingwood EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/08/2025 13:01:12 25-34032 155 Placer Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/08/2025 19:29:10 25-34077 10835 CA-49 Combustible/flammable gas/liquid condition, other
11/09/2025 08:14:12 25-34111 235 Court Street Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/09/2025 10:06:12 25-34117 243 Kern Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/09/2025 10:29:40 25-34119 150 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/09/2025 11:42:55 25-34127 235 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/09/2025 17:13:31 25-34156 510 Water Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/09/2025 17:56:49 25-34163 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/10/2025 07:10:23 25-34187 N\A Lock-out
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/10/2025 09:38:32 25-34196 155 Placer Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/10/2025 10:53:24 25-34204 16991 Butte Mountain Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/10/2025 13:54:03 25-34236 785 Argonaut Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/10/2025 19:32:45 25-34269 451 Sutter Hill Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/11/2025 07:55:49 25-34291 223 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/11/2025 12:59:07 25-34328 200 Mission Boulevard EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/11/2025 13:14:53 25-34331 200 Mission Boulevard Dispatched & canceled en route 11/11/2025 14:50:13 25-34344 815 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/12/2025 02:29:28 25-34377 811 Court Street Smoke scare, odor of smoke 11/12/2025 04:10:24 25-34384 223 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/12/2025 04:55:43 25-34386 20 Rollingwood Drive Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/12/2025 08:50:54 25-34394 155 Placer Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/12/2025 11:52:37 25-34421 10340 Spunn Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/12/2025 12:57:09 25-34436 8935 Butte Mtn. Lane West Dispatched & canceled en route 11/12/2025 13:18:59 25-34437 1 Raggio Road Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
11/12/2025 13:21:56 25-34438 2063 Thomas Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/12/2025 21:57:43 25-34474 150 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/12/2025 22:36:34 25-34475 811 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/12/2025 22:53:11 25-34478 2063 Thomas Drive Dispatched & canceled en route 11/13/2025 10:39:40 25-34513 15 Bryson Drive Dispatched & canceled en route 11/13/2025 13:15:04 25-34540 810 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/13/2025 17:27:48 25-34573 Hanford Street Dispatched & canceled en route 11/13/2025 19:33:02 25-34585 106 Water Street Alarm system activation, no fire - unintentional
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/14/2025 01:21:25 25-34601 10259 Amador Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/14/2025 03:55:05 25-34606 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/14/2025 07:28:37 25-34615 150 Clinton Road Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/14/2025 10:31:38 25-34633 CA-49 Highway Motor vehicle/pedestrian accident (MV Ped)
11/14/2025 14:57:12 25-34658 2063 Thomas Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/14/2025 16:49:19 25-34665 150 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 00:25:39 25-34686 1029 North Main Street Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/15/2025 05:46:07 25-34689 9701 Stony Creek Road Motor vehicle accident with injuries 11/15/2025 06:35:22 25-34692 223 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 07:06:37 25-34693 531 South CA-49 Highway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 08:38:08 25-34702 2075 Thomas Drive Gas leak (natural gas or LPG) 11/15/2025 09:59:30 25-34713 155 Placer Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 10:45:09 25=34722 223 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 12:38:02 25-34732 140 French Bar Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 14:06:00 25-34742 11974 88 Highway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 17:53:13 25-34755 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/15/2025 22:10:54 25-34782 1029 North Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/16/2025 02:11:02 251116-
091231-03020
811 Court Street Alarm system sounded due to
malfunction
11/16/2025 04:14:23 25-34794 450 Sutter Hill Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/16/2025 10:48:57 25-34810 12594 Kennedy Mine Road Water or steam leak 11/16/2025 12:28:22 25-34815 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/16/2025 13:42:10 25-34820 2 Water Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/16/2025 15:25:25 25-TCU15588 Big Bar Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/16/2025 16:55:36 25-34846 515 South CA-49 Highway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/16/2025 20:59:01 25-34774 451 Sutter Hill Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/17/2025 05:18:55 25-34890 300 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/17/2025 07:24:40 25-34896 150 Clinton Road Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/18/2025 09:21:47 25-35019 20 Rollingwood Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/18/2025 11:37:41 25-35030 150 Clinton Road Dispatched & canceled en route 11/18/2025 14:10:21 25-35056 1029 North Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/18/2025 16:32:12 25-34913 CA-49 Highway Motor vehicle accident with injuries 11/19/2025 06:59:25 25-35107 401 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/19/2025 07:01:29 25-35108 319 Alma Avenue Dispatched & canceled en route 11/19/2025 10:53:52 25-35126 811 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/19/2025 11:31:37 25-35130 319 Alma Avenue Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/19/2025 16:07:07 25-35165 500 CA-49 Highway Dispatched & canceled en route 11/19/2025 16:28:02 25-35166 1700 Tunnel Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/19/2025 22:26:00 25-35185 137 Village Court Dispatched & canceled en route 11/20/2025 09:28:38 25-352312 300 New York Ranch Road Smoke detector activation due to malfunction
11/20/2025 12:06:36 25-35230 150 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/20/2025 12:28:30 251120-
194845-03020
10500 Wicklow Way Dispatched & canceled en route
11/20/2025 15:22:10 25-35260 811 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/20/2025 17:36:26 25-35266 11684 Nugget Lane Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/21/2025 06:11:04 25-35297 150 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/21/2025 09:47:02 25-35321 319 Alma Avenue Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/21/2025 11:33:42 25-35333 126 Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/21/2025 12:19:24 25-35337 13588 49 Highway Motor vehicle accident with injuries 11/21/2025 12:52:23 25-35346 1110 Broadway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/21/2025 13:48:55 25-35359 319 Alma Avenue Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/21/2025 18:38:22 25-35384 1110 Broadway Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/22/2025 11:26:17 25-35435 1110 Broadway Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/22/2025 12:29:38 25-35445 12594 Kennedy Flat Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/22/2025 19:08:26 25-35501 10549 Ridgecrest Drive EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/23/2025 16:49:42 25-35579 811 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/24/2025 04:52:04 25-35610 220 North Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/24/2025 10:42:54 25-35634 255 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/24/2025 14:29:19 25-35653 811 Court Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/25/2025 15:04:51 25-35740 221 Sutter Street Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/25/2025 22:35:33 25-35780 200 South CA-49 Highway EMS Call - Staging Required 11/26/2025 07:26:32 25-35797 10503 Mariposa Avenue EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/26/2025 12:10:50 25-35816 1106 North Main Street Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/26/2025 18:29:45 25-35872 150 Clinton Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/27/2025 09:55:21 25-35902 415 North Main Street EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/27/2025 13:34:05 25-35918 155 Placer Drive Dispatched & canceled en route 11/27/2025 14:37:17 25-35925 200 South 49 Highway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/27/2025 15:16:39 25-35928 1029 North Main Street Person In Distress, Lift Assist 11/27/2025 22:54:22 25-35957 11052 88 Highway Motor vehicle accident with injuries 11/29/2025 17:16:46 25-36112 800 CA-88 Highway Motor vehicle accident with no injuries.
11/29/2025 21:11:10 25-36132 45 Main Street Lock-out
11/30/2025 09:01:34 25-36159 300 New York Ranch Road EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
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Alarm Date and Time Incident
Number
Location Street Address Incident Type
11/30/2025 15:50:12 25-36181 11980 CA-88 Highway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/30/2025 16:11:36 25-36183 555 South CA-49 Highway EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
11/30/2025 23:24:53 25-36198 99 Evergreen Place EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
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Jackson Police Department
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of City Council
From: Christopher Mynderup, Chief of Police
Subject: Monthly Activity Report – November 2025
Date: December 2, 2025
Total Number of Incidents 837
Calls for Service 309
Officer Initiated Incidents 528
Police Reports 80
Arrests 26 (22 Misdemeanor, 4 Felony)
Traffic Collisions 4 (2 non-injury, 1 hit & run, 1 minor-injury) Assault & Battery 1
Assault w/deadly weapon 2
Disturbance of the Peace 27
Public Intoxication (Drugs/Alcohol) 1
Driving Under the Influence 4
Child Abuse Investigations 2
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Investigations 0
Sex Assault Crimes 1
Missing Persons 0
Domestic Incidents 2 (0 arrests)
Coroner’s Case 1
Mental Health Detention 1
Burglary 2
Robbery 0
Grand/Petty Theft 8
Vandalism 1
Vehicle Theft 0
Arson 0
Resisting Arrest 2
Drugs & Paraphernalia Possession Cites/Arrests 5
Traffic Stops 123 (31 citations: 26 infractions 5 misdemeanor) Warrant Cites/Arrests 7
Security Checks 266
School Related Calls 26
Transient related contacts 80
Illegal camping cites/arrests 1
Total Incidents Year to Date: 9261
Total Calls for Service YTD: 3186
Total Officer Initiated YTD: 6075
Comparison to 2024
Total Incidents for November 2024 669
Total Calls for Service November 2024 208
Total Officer Initiated November 2024 461
Total YTD Incidents for 2024 8687
Total YTD Calls for Service for 2024 3075
Total YTD Officer Initiated incidents 2024 5612
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 - voice (209) 223-1646 - fax (209) 223-3141 - [email protected]
December 4, 2025
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
Subject: Authorization to Create Per Diem / Extra-Help Firefighter Positions Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
The Jackson Fire Department respectfully requests City Council approval to create Per Diem / Extra-Help Firefighter positions to support daily operations and maintain consistent emergency service levels.
The fire department is currently experiencing significant staffing challenges. Two of our six full-time firefighters are out on work-related injuries, leaving only four full-time personnel to cover all shifts, emergency responses, training, and daily operational duties. This has resulted in substantial overtime costs and an increased workload for remaining staff, creating both financial strain and operational concerns.
Establishing Per Diem / Extra-Help Firefighter positions will provide immediate operational relief by:
● Reducing mandatory overtime and related budget impacts ● Supporting safe and sustainable staffing levels
● Preventing burnout and fatigue among full-time personnel ● Ensuring continuity of emergency services during injuries, leave, or staffing shortages ● Providing a flexible, cost-efficient staffing model commonly used in the fire service Recommended Staffing Level:
The Fire Department recommends establishing a minimum of three (3) Per Diem / Extra-Help Firefighter positions to ensure adequate coverage. The Fire Chief will determine final staffing needs in coordination with Human Resources and the City Manager, ensuring the number of positions remains appropriate, fiscally responsible, and aligned with operational demands.
These positions would be utilized on an as-needed basis to fill gaps caused by injuries, leave, training, or unexpected shortages—without the long-term financial commitment of additional full-time positions.
Given current operational demands and the significant fiscal impact of sustained overtime, staff strongly recommends that the City Council authorize the creation of a minimum of three Per Diem / Extra-Help Firefighter positions for the Jackson Fire Department.
Station 131 - 175 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-2147 Station 132 - 10600 Argonaut Drive, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-9039
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 - voice (209) 223-1646 - fax (209) 223-3141 - [email protected]
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Pidgeon
Fire Chief
Station 131 - 175 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-2147 Station 132 - 10600 Argonaut Drive, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-9039 Firefighter (Extra Help/Per Diem)
DATE OPENED 11/12/2025
FILING DEADLINE 12/12/2025 5:00:00 PM
SALARY $17.59 / hour
INTRODUCTION
THE JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT (JFD) is a combination fire department that provides all-risk emergency services to the City of Jackson and unincorporated areas of Amador County surrounding the City of Jackson. With 2 Fire Stations, 3 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Water Tender and 1 Light Rescue serving a population of 4,900, the JFD serves densely populated urban areas, waterways, industrialized centers, extensive urban interface, agricultural and wildland regions. 7 full-time personnel and over 25 dedicated Volunteer Firefighters provide a wide variety of services to an ever expanding, dynamic and diverse community of roughly 32 square miles. These services include:
● Fire Suppression
● Basic Life Support Rescue
● Hazardous Materials Response
● Water and Technical Rescue
● Community Outreach & Education
● Disaster Preparedness
● Fire Prevention
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT'S MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Jackson Fire Department is to preserve the rich history of the City of Jackson by minimizing the loss of life, property and the environment from fires, natural disasters and other life-threatening situations.
This mission will be achieved by constantly looking forward; through professional and progressive training and fire education programs; We are students of the trade and are dedicated to delivering effective fire suppression activities, high quality medical and rescue services, hazardous materials operations and quality fire and safety education to the public.
VISION STATEMENT:
It is our vision to be known as an innovative and progressive fire department. We are driven to provide the best available education to our members and our citizens. We will provide a first class service to our customers.
We are committed to providing an environment which promotes and fosters teamwork between members. Whether career or not, a firefighter is just that, a firefighter.
CORE VALUES:
The foundation from which we continuously grow and build upon. They will guide the actions of the Jackson Fire Department.
Integrity Dedication Loyalty Service
Pride Professionalism Family
For more information about the Jackson Fire Department, please visit their website at http://ci.jackson.ca.us/fire. ________________________________________________________________________________ The Last Day for Filing is:
Friday, December 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m.
NOTE:
- Applications can be found at the City of Jackson, 33 Broadway, Jackson California 95642 or online at http://ci.jackson.ca.us. - Copies of all minimum requirement certifications and licenses MUST be provided with the application. Applications that do not possess all of the required paperwork will not be accepted and will be rejected. - Attach a resume for review
DESCRIPTION
The Jackson Fire Department's Firefighter (Per Diem) is the entry-level fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response position for the City of Jackson.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE:
- Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency certificate, such as the General Educational Development Certificate (State of California)
AND
- Possess a California State Fire Marshall (CSFM) Firefighter 1 certificate or equivalent at time of application or at time of appointment
LICENSE:
- Valid California Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-1 or EMT-B) Certificate; National registry is acceptable; required certification or licensure must be valid as of the last day for filing of the application, 12/12/25. (Mountain Valley EMS certification at time of hire)
- Possession of a valid California State Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with Firefighter Endorsement or California CDL or Have the ability to obtain a California CDL with air and tank endorsements/Firefighter Endorsement within 12 months of hire..
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum, 18 years of age.
- Able to successfully pass a thorough background investigation, drug screening and medical examination. - Persons selected for this position are required to become a JFD driver/operator within 12 months of hire.
DESIRABLE EDUCATION AND SKILLS:
- AA/AS/BA/BS fire science or fire technology, fire science or technology certificate - Valid CA Class A or B driver’s license with firefighter endorsement - Possession of CSFM Driver Operator 1A & 1B
NOTE: The Human Resources Department may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The ideal candidates will demonstrate the ability to:
• Comprehend, remember, interpret, and apply written materials which may be of a complex and technical nature. • Follow oral and written instructions.
• Communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Work and deal effectively and cooperatively with the public and to work as a member of an organized team. • Use good judgment in emergency or critical situations. • Remain calm and work effectively in stressful situations. • Adapt to changes in work assignments and duties.
• Perform physical tasks that require coordination, strength, dexterity and stamina. • Work at various heights, confined areas and low visibility conditions. • Climb ladders and fences.
• Learn the use of specialized tools and equipment.
• Work with volunteers in emergency and non-emergency situations
SELECTION PROCESS COMPONENTS
The selection process will consist of the following steps:
1. A review of the applicant's application, certifications, and resume to determine qualification for participation in the next step in the selection process;
2. An oral panel interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final examination score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.
The City of Jackson utilizes a selection system founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position.
Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.
SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via e-mail with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:
TENTATIVE SELECTION PLAN:
Deadline for Filing: Friday, December 12, 2025
JFD Oral Interview Panel: Week of December 15th, 2025 (TBD) *WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN* The City of Jackson and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department before the last date of filing. The City of Jackson requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation.
In order to qualify for reasonable accommodation, applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA, FEHA and applicable statutes.
For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures, contact the City of Jackson at (209) 223-1646
BENEFITS
Eligible for training reimbursement opportunities
Out of county deployment opportunities
Possibility for promotion to full time position in future
CONCLUSION
All notices related to City recruitments for which you have applied will be sent/delivered via email. Please add @ci.jackson.ca.us and [email protected] as accepted addresses to any email blocking or spam filtering program you may use. If you do not do this, your email blocking or spam filtering program may block receipt of the notices regarding your application for recruitments.
Please take the steps recommended above to insure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The City of Jackson is not responsible for notices that are not read, received or accessed by any applicant for a City employment.
NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box [email protected] are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email box are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at ci.jackson.ca.us. You may also contact the Human Resources Department listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.
The City of Jackson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JACKSON FIRE DEPARTMENT
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 - voice (209) 223-1646 - fax (209) 223-3141 - [email protected]
December 4, 2025
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
Subject: Authorization to Enter Into a Cost-Sharing Agreement with El Dorado Hills Fire Department for Tablet Command Software
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council,
The Jackson Fire Department respectfully requests approval to enter into a cost-sharing agreement with the El Dorado Hills Fire Department for Tablet Command, an incident command and resource-tracking application widely used in the fire service.
Tablet Command provides real-time situational awareness, unit tracking, task management, and improved communication during emergency responses. Implementing this system will increase operational efficiency, enhance responder safety, and strengthen coordination during mutual-aid incidents.
The City of Jackson would be the first fire agency in Amador County to adopt Tablet Command, positioning the department as a regional leader in modernizing incident-management practices and supporting future interoperability across the county.
A shared subscription model with El Dorado Hills Fire Department offers a cost-effective approach that reduces annual expenses for both agencies while ensuring compatibility during joint operations.
Approval of this agreement will allow the Jackson Fire Department to:
● Improve incident command accuracy and accountability
● Enhance communication and real-time resource tracking ● Increase firefighter safety and documentation capabilities ● Lead regional efforts to modernize incident-management systems ● Implement this upgrade in a fiscally responsible and collaborative manner For these reasons, staff respectfully recommends that the City Council authorize the Fire Chief to enter into the proposed cost-sharing agreement for Tablet Command.
Respectfully submitted,
Ryan Pidgeon
Fire Chief
Station 131 - 175 Main Street, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-2147 Station 132 - 10600 Argonaut Drive, Jackson, CA 95642 - (209) 223-9039
COST SHARING AGREEMENT
This Cost Sharing Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made as of November 3, 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and among the El Dorado Hills Fire Department (“Department”) and the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, Garden Valley Fire Protection District, Georgetown Fire Protection District, Pioneer Fire Protection District, Mosquito Fire Protection District, Rescue Fire Department, and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Tribal Fire Department, , (collectively “Fire Agencies”), hereinafter referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.”Additional Fire Agencies may join this Agreement upon execution, subject to the terms herein.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Department is a party to that certain agreement with Tablet Command, Inc., effective September 26, 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit A, for incident management software services (“Tablet Command Software”); and
WHEREAS, the Department is a party to that certain agreement with Peraton, Inc. effective May 16, 2024, attached hereto as Exhibit B, for the implementation and maintenance of a two-way interface between CAL FIRE Amador- El Dorado (AEU) Altaris CAD to Tablet Command (“Peraton Software”; together the Tablet Command Software and Peraton Software are referred to as the “Software”); and
WHEREAS, the Department pays a license fee per device on which the software that is the subject of the Software agreements is maintained; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Agencies wish to share the cost of the Software Agreements with the Department, obtain licenses under the Department’s Software Agreements and reimburse the Department for the cost of such licenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereto, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. RECITALS. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this reference.
2. CONTRACT RESPONSIBILITY. The Department shall contract with Tablet Command, Inc. and Peraton Inc. for Tablet Command Software and Peraton Software respectively for its use and the Fire Agencies’ use of the Software, including licenses to use such Software.
COST SHARING. The Fire Agencies agree to reimburse the Department for each Fire Agency’s cost of obtaining and maintaining the Software and the licenses uses by each Fire Agency as provided in Exhibit C (note: Exhibit C may be amended by mutual written agreement without requiring formal modification of this Agreement), attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. Costs shall be based on the number of licensed users, or devices per agency, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
3. PAYMENTS AND BILLING. Department shall be solely responsible for processing and paying invoices from Tablet Command and Peraton for the Software. Department shall invoice the Fire Agencies to the addresses listed in Section 9 below for each Fire Agency’s cost for the Software and licenses consistent with Exhibit C. The Fire Agencies agree to pay all invoices within 30 days of receipt. Each Party shall maintain all accounting records related to this Agreement for a minimum of two (2) years. Any disputed invoice shall not delay the obligation to pay undisputed portions.
4. MUTUAL COOPERATION. The Parties agree to undertake best efforts to maximize the use of Tablet Command and Peraton software platforms for all responders in El Dorado and/or Amador County(ies), achieved through integration with the Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system operated by Cal Fire’s Camino Emergency Command Center.
5. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM. This Agreement will become effective after the Department and one of the Fire Agencies executes it (the “Effective Date”). Each subsequent Fire Agency will bound to this Agreement when that Fire Agency executes this Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are not binding on an individual Fire Agency before that Fire Agency executes the Agreement. Once executed, this Agreement shall continue in effect for one (1) year after the Effective Date or until the costs identified in Section 3 are reimbursed, or until the end of the one-year term of the Software’s renewal term, or whichever occurs later. This Agreement shall renew automatically for additional one-year terms upon each anniversary of the Software’s renewal date unless the Parties provide notice for non-renewal at least ninety (90) days prior to the end of the then-current Software term.
6. INDEMNIFICATION. Each Party shall indemnify and hold the other Parties harmless against all actions, claims, demands, and liabilities, and against all losses, damages, costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees, arising directly or indirectly out of an actual or alleged injury to a person or property in the same proportion that its own acts and/or omissions are attributed to said claims, demands, liabilities, losses, damages, costs, expenses, and/or attorney’s fees.
This provision shall not extend to any claim, demand, liability, loss, damage, cost, expenses, and/or attorney’s fees covered by the insurance of any Party. The obligations under this Section shall survive the termination of the Agreement.
7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
8.1 Should any Party dispute an invoice billed to that Party by the Department as described in section 4, that Party shall provide the written basis for the dispute no later than 14 calendar days after receipt or that Party shall lose the right to dispute the invoice. The Parties shall negotiate in good faith to resolve any such disputes.
8.2 If good faith negotiation does not resolve the dispute, the Parties may mediate the dispute before resorting to litigation.
9. NOTICES. All notices that are required to be given by one Party to the other Party under this Agreement shall be in writing, and shall be deemed to have been given if delivered personally, or enclosed in a properly addressed envelope and deposited with the United States Post Office for delivery by registered or certified mail addressed to the Parties at the following addresses, unless such addresses are changed by notice, in writing, to the other Party:
EL DORADO COUNTY AGENCIES
El Dorado Hills Fire Department El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority Fire Chief Executive Director
1050 Wilson Blvd. 480 Locust Rd
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Diamond Springs, CA 95619
El Dorado County Fire Protection District Garden Valley Fire Protection District Fire Chief Fire Chief
4040 Carson Rd. 4860 Marshall Rd.
Camino, CA 95709 Graden Valley, CA 95663
Georgetown Fire Protection District Mosquito Fire Protection District Fire Chief Fire Chief
6283 Main St. 8801 Rock Creek Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634 Placerville, CA 95667
Pioneer Fire Protection District Rescue Fire Department Fire Department Fire Chief Fire Chief
7061 Mt Aukum Rd. 5221 Deer Valley Rd.
Somerset, CA 95684 Rescue, CA 95672
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians
Tribal Fire – Fire Chief
5281 Honpie Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
AMADOR COUNTY AGENCIES
City of Jackson Fire Department
Fire Chief
175 Main Street
Jackson, CA 95642
10. MODIFICATION. This Agreement may only be modified by a written amendment thereto, executed by all Parties.
11. ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS. If any action at law or in equity is necessary to enforce or interpret the terms of this Agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees, costs, and necessary disbursements in addition to any other relief to which such Party may be entitled.
12. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall be severable and not affected thereby.
13. JURISDICTION AND VENUE. This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the law of the State of California, and the Parties hereto agree that venue of any action or proceeding regarding this Agreement or performance thereof shall be in El Dorado County, California.
14. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS. This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between the Parties regarding its subject matter. This Agreement supersedes all proposals, oral and written, and all negotiations, conversations or discussions hereto and between the Parties related to the subject matter of this Agreement.
15. COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts and, as so executed, shall constitute an agreement that shall be binding upon all Parties hereto, notwithstanding that the signatures of all Parties and/or their designated representatives do not appear on the same page. This Agreement may be transmitted by facsimile or other electronic means and the reproduction of signatures by facsimile or other electronic means will be treated as binding as if originals.
[Signatures on following pages]
El Dorado County Agencies
El Dorado Hills Fire Department
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
El Dorado County Emergency Services Authority
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
El Dorado County Fire Protection District
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Garden Valley Fire Protection District
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Georgetown Fire Protection District
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Mosquito Fire Protection District
By: _____________________________ Date: _______
Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Pioneer Fire Protection District
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Rescue Fire Department
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Fire Department
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Amador County Agencies
City of Jackson Fire Department
By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
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By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
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By: _____________________________ Date: ________________ Name: _____________________________
Title: _____________________________
Homeless Outreach Report – October 2025
Program Data:
• Current Active Clients: 79
• Exited Clients: 54
Exit Destinations:
• Family: 19
• Rental Housing: 20
• Unknown: 7
• Returned to Homelessness: 6
• Rehabilitation: 4
(some previous clients have left the area, making it difficult tracking success/failure) Many current active clients are multi agency collaborations. • Changes in the New Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity
HUD changed the rules for the annual homelessness funding competition. The main changes are:
o Communities must follow stricter HUD priorities instead of focusing on local needs. o Programs must complete more paperwork and meet new performance requirements.
o Some outreach and housing programs face new limits on how they can use funding. o Communities may have to shift resources quickly, even if current programs are working well.
These changes force communities to adjust long-standing programs quickly, provide more data with less time, and meet new federal goals that may not match what is happening on the ground.
• National Alliance to End Homelessness v. Turner, et al filed 12/1/2025 Lawsuit filed asking for an injunction due to the new federal rules that could make it harder for homeless-service programs to get HUD funding. Many groups say the rules don’t match what communities actually need, and they could limit how programs help people. The case matters because it may change how organizations report their work and qualify for funding.
The new rules were announced suddenly, with almost no warning. They replaced a 2-year funding plan with a new one that has stricter limits and different requirements. Communities had almost no time to adjust before the funding cycle started.
These abrupt changes put long-running housing programs at risk and could cause serious disruptions, especially during winter. If funding becomes unstable, more than 170,000 people and families could lose support and potentially fall back into homelessness.
• The Homeless Task Force subcommittee is still currently working on a proposal for safe, overnight designated camping. However, the greatest need currently is supervised sanctioned camping as those still experiencing homeless lack assistance for housing and continue to have contact with law enforcement without any alternative options.
• Currently, Amador County is only able to provide 30 shelter beds between both shelters.
HEALTHY
COMMUNITIES
GENERAL PLAN OF AMADOR COUNTY
REQUIREMENTS OF GENERAL PLANS
7 elements / chapters are required in our general plans. As of 2018, all counties were to adopt an Environmental Justice element.
2 Together we can make
Amador County Healthy
PROGRAM 15B
Of Amador County:
Funded by Prop 99, 56 and other
grant funding, Program 15B is
officially titled Program 15B:
Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing.
Objectives of Program 15B:
In 2024, review methods to reduce
exposure to second-hand smoke in
multi-unit and mixed-use
residential projects and identify at
least three methods for
implementation in 2025-2029.
Methods may vary from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction and
may include…
3 PROGRAM 15B
Smoke-free Ordinance
• Use of education • Use of signage • Use of actions
Targeted Education • Towards landlords • Towards tenants Targeted Outreach • Towards landlords • Language in leases • Signage and quit assistance 4 WHY SHOULD TENANTS
AND MANAGERS CARE?
• Money!
• Legal Liabilities
• People want it!
HARM?
• Chemicals
• Leading cause…
• Freedom of Choice
5 HOW TO PROCEED?
WHY SHOULD THE REST
CARE?
• Change habits
• Protect the
vulnerable
• Protect our
children
SOURCES
6 Andrea SL, et al. Attitudes, Experiences, and Acceptance of Smoke-Free Policies Among US Multiunit Housing Residents. American Journal of Public Health, 102.10(2010): 1868-71
California Department of Public Health. People Living in Multi-Unit Housing Deserve to be Healthy and Smokefree. 2020.
California Department of Public Health. Thirdhand Smoke. 2017.
United States Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Smoking – 50 years of Progress. 2014.
United States Department of Health and Human Services. The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke. 2006.
Feel free to contact us at Public
Health!
THANK YOU!
[email protected]
HTTPS://WWW.AMADORGOV.ORG/SERVICES/PUBLICHEALTH/TOBACCO-REDUCTION Presented by:
Fernando Gutierrez
City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, December 8, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To:
From:
Date:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Dana Knight, Administrative Assistant
December 5, 2025
Agenda Item #7d: City Council ~ Committee Assignments
Recommendation:
That the Mayor reviews the attached list of committee positions with the City Council and determines the 2026 committee assignments.
Summary and Discussion:
Each year the Mayor reviews and makes assignments to the numerous committees and liaison roles required of city council members. The attached list is a roster of all 2025 assignments detailing the current appointed members and meeting times of the various committees and organizations.
It is recommended that the Mayor make appointments to be confirmed by the City Council at the January 12, 2026 meeting.
Attachment:
Committee Assignments 2025
Updated February 2025
City of Jackson Committee Assignments
2025
Committee Rep/Alternate Meeting Times
Amador Air District
(AAD)
Sierra McLean / Chad Simmons 3rd Tuesday (As needed)
Airport Land Use Commission
(ALUC)
Steve McLean As needed
Amador Council of Tourism Max Godde / Connie Gonsalves 3rd Thursday 8:00 a.m.
Amador County Recreation
Agency (ACRA)
Chad Simmons / Max Godde 2nd Wednesday 3:00 p.m.
Amador County Solid Waste
Management (AB 939)
Sierra McLean As needed
Amador Fire Protection Agency
(AFPA)
Connie Gonsalves /
Steve McLean
Quarterly
Cemetery Committee Liaison Max Godde / Sierra McLean 2nd Wednesday 10:00 a.m.
Central Sierra Resource
Conservation & Development
Sierra McLean As needed
Chamber of Commerce Board
Meeting
Steve McLean / Max Godde 3rd Friday 8:30 am
Economic Development
Committee
Connie Gonsalves /
Chad Simmons
Last Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
Finance/ Budget Connie Gonsalves /
Chad Simmons
As needed
JPAL – Athletic League Connie Gonsalves As needed
Kennedy Mine Foundation Liaison Max Godde / Sierra McLean 2nd Thursday 3:00 p.m.
Local Area Formation Commission
(LAFCO)
Chad Simmons /
Connie Gonsalves
3rd Thursday 5:30 p.m.
Water Sub-Committee Sierra McLean / Steve McLean As needed
CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Memorandum
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Matt Ospital, City Engineer
Date: December 1, 2025
Subject: Argonaut Mine Ph II Stormwater Drainage System Upgrade ie “Sutter Street DTSC Project”
Background
The Department of Toxic Substances Control Department (DTSC) and the City of Jackson entered an MOU on September 20, 2023. One of the requirements specified in the MOU that once DTSC has finalized and completed the construction of the Stormwater Upgrade Project, the City would accept full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the Stormwater Upgrade System without any future funding by DTSC. Now the project has been deemed complete by the City, DTSC has provided the City with the attached draft “Transfer of Operation and Maintenance Agreement”. Once signed by the City, this Agreement would transfer full ownership, and all responsibilities, duties, liabilities, and operation of the Stormwater System to the City. DTSC will be warranting the project for a period of one year from the date of City final inspection approval.
Recommendation
Upon review of the agreement and direction from City legal counsel, I hereby recommend the City of Jackson execute the “Transfer of Operation and Maintenance Agreement” with DTSC.
Following DTSC approval of the agreement, DTSC will provide the City with a copy of the Completion Report, which will have the as-built drawings of the constructed stormwater drainage system.
Attachments:
MOU
Operation and Maintenance Transfer Agreement
December 5, 2025
Via Email Only
Mr. Carl Simpson
City Manager
City of Jackson, California
[email protected]
RE: ARGONAUT MINE PHASE II STORMWATER DRAINAGE PROJECT OF
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TRANSFER AGREEMENT
Dear Mr. Simpson,
The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is proposing the attached Transfer of Operation and Maintenance Agreement with the City of Jackson (City) that memorializes the commitment of the parties as to the Argonaut Mine Phase II Stormwater Drainage System Upgrade (Stormwater System Upgrade). If the City has any comments or questions or wants to schedule a meeting to discuss, please email Andrew Reimanis at [email protected]. If the City is in agreement, please sign the Transfer of Operation and Maintenance Agreement and return to Andrew Reimanis at [email protected].
Following DTSC approval, DTSC will provide the City with a copy of the Completion Report, which will have the as-built drawings of the constructed stormwater drainage system.
Sincerely,
Dominique Forrester, P.E.
Branch Chief
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Cc: via email
Bree Wilder
Public Works Superintendent
City of Jackson
[email protected]
Duane White, P.E.
Unit Chief
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Juan Peng, Ph.D., P.E.
Unit Chief
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Andrew Reimanis, P.E.
Project Manager
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
Thomas Tse, P.E.
Project Manager
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
ARGONAUT MINE PHASE II STORMWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM UPGRADE
PROJECT OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TRANSFER AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF JACKSON AND THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC
SUBSTANCES CONTROL
The Department of Toxic Substances Control Department (“DTSC”) and The City of Jackson (“City”), collectively referred to herein as the “Parties” enter this Transfer of Ownership Agreement (“Agreement”) with respect to the Argonaut Mine Phase II Stormwater Drainage System Upgrade (“Stormwater System Upgrade”).
WHEREAS, DTSC performed the Stormwater System Upgrade (commencing near the location of the intersection of Sutter Street and Vogan Toll Road and terminating at Jackson Creek adjacent to the Jackson Public Library). A map identifying the location of the Stormwater System Upgrade is attached as Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
WHEREAS, the Parties executed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) on September 20, 2023. The MOU is fully incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREAS, the City has provided to DTSC certain revisions to the Stormwater System Upgrade which were implemented by DTSC and funded and accepted by the City.
WHEREAS, DTSC has fulfilled its commitment to construct the Stormwater System Upgrade per the design that was agreed upon and approved by the Parties.
WHEREAS, the construction of the Stormwater System Upgrade has been satisfactorily completed per the approved design and the Parties have completed all necessary inspections to confirm that the Stormwater System Upgrade is operating, and will continue to operate, as designed.
WHEREAS, DTSC wishes to transfer and City wishes to accept the full ownership and all responsibilities, duties, liabilities and operation related to the Stormwater System Upgrade.
NOW THEREFORE, the Parties agree as follows:
As of the Effective Date of this Agreement:
1. The City accepts complete ownership, including full responsibility for all operation and maintenance activities associated with the Stormwater System Upgrade.
2. The City accepts full responsibility and all liabilities associated with or related to the Stormwater System Upgrade, including but not limited to all liability related to the ownership, operation and/or maintenance of the Stormwater System Upgrade.
3. The City releases DTSC from any liability for any injuries or damage to any persons and/or property arising out of the continued use of and existence of the Stormwater System Upgrade.
4. DTSC will warrant the Stormwater System Upgrade to be free from operational defects for a period of one year from the date of final inspection by the City as recorded on the City of Jackson Encroachment Permit number 9913 Final Signoff Check List. Notwithstanding this warranty, DTSC will not provide any additional funding related to the Stormwater Upgrade System.
5. The City anticipates seeking easements with various property owners to grant the City permanent access to the Stormwater System Upgrade. The Parties agree that any future easement(s) between the City and any property owner related to the Stormwater Upgrade System shall expressly grant access to DTSC staff, DTSC’s agents, DTSC’s contractors and DTSC’s subcontractors.
Each signatory to this Agreement certifies by signing that he or she is fully authorized, in his or her own capacity, or by the named party he or she represents, to accept the terms and provisions of this Agreement in their entirety, and agrees, in his or her personal or representational capacity, to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
The "Effective Date" of this Agreement shall be the date it is signed on behalf of DTSC. _____________________________ ___________________ ______________ City of Jackson Authorized Signature Title Date
_____________________________ ___________________ ______________ DTSC Authorized Signature Title Date