Jackson City Council
January 26, 2026

Jackson City Council Agenda
Monday, January 26, 2026 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Jackson City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson, California 95642 Public Teleconference Line: 1-650-419-1505
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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 the January 12, 2026 Meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of $326,911.86. c. Consideration and possible approval of Resolution No. 2026-04 Adopting the City Investment Policy for 2026.
d. Approval of Resolution No. 2026-05 a Lot Line Adjustment for St. Sava Mission and Withrow Family Trust.

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.

5. 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.

6. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Conduct a public hearing regarding the Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application for proposed remediation of the Oro de Amador Property.

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b. Possible approval of Façade Improvement Application – Laughton’s on Main Sign update. c. Review of Council Member Independent Departmental Assignments.

7. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.

Regular meeting adjournment.

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.

UPCOMING MEETINGS:

February 9, 2026 6:30 pm City Council Meeting
February 11, 2026 3:00 pm Cemetery Committee Meeting
February 17, 2026 6:30 pm Planning Commission Meeting (Tuesday due to President’s Day 2/16/26) (TBD).

February 23, 2026 6:30 pm City Council Meeting
February 25, 2026 1:30 pm Economic Development Committee Meeting UPCOMING CLOSURE DATES FOR CITY OFFICES:

February 16, 2026 President’s Day
Posted: January 23, 2026 City Hall, 33 Broadway, Jackson Agenda materials will be available for review (pursuant to §54957.5 Government Code Section) in the City Clerk’s office in City Hall.

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Visit our website at http://ci.jackson.ca.us for copies of previous agendas, minutes and City budget.

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CITY OF JACKSON
City Council Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2026
Mayor and Council Members
Chad Simmons, Mayor
Steve McLean, 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
Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief
Erin Ventura, Contract Planner
Dana Knight, Administrative Assistant
Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator
Mayor Simmons called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG.

1. CEREMONIAL
a. Recognition for 8 years of volunteer service to the City of Jackson and the Jackson Fire Department.
• Holly Withrow
Chief Pidgeon presented Holly Withrow with a proclamation for her outstanding volunteer service being the Lead Elf during the Santa Patrol for the last 8 years. She started volunteering when she was just 10 years old and worked hard all 4 nights of the event to collect the canned food and nonperishables that people donated to the Interfaith Food Bank. Her dedication to this event is greatly appreciated.

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.

Motion to Approve the City Council Agenda dated January 12, 2026, as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Steve McLean, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:

AYES: Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

3. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA.

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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.

During Public Comment - Several residents spoke about Cynthia Hale who was a well-known unhoused person who sadly passed away.

Trixxie Smith – She gave a picture to the council of Cynthia and her dog Gypsy and she shared her love for Cynthia and asked everyone to think about what they can do to help a neighbor who may be in need.

Becky Melville – Spoke about helping the unhoused through her church and helping Cynthia and others with essentials and things to help keep them warm. She mentioned the new ordinance making encampments illegal and said that Cynthia was sleeping in a ditch and that better solutions are needed.

Tyx Pulskamp – Asked the council if a Moment of Silence could be done in Cynthia’s honor. Spoke of his friend Von who passed in 2019 close to where Cynthia did and at that time, he gave some ideas on how to make it safer to cross the streets. Statistics given on the average life expectancy of living without shelter and the high level of poverty in Amador County. Asked the council to work with the county to do more to service the needs of the citizens in Jackson today, and moving forward, like Cynthia and Robert Hillman who also passed recently.

Krista Ruesel – Found Cynthia in the street wet and cold the night she died and called the police. She didn’t know what happened after that but said she failed her and the community failed her and changes need to be made to help people like her and for them to have more options.

Dr. Bob Hartman – He and his wife interface with many unhoused people through different organizations in the county and agreed with Ty about the statistics of life expectancy of the unhoused. Spoke of the cost of housing that has gone up at a rate 325% higher than wages. It will be a community effort to come up with solutions and asked that everyone treat the unhoused with respect and dignity that they deserve.

Mel Welsh – As a member of several organizations she agrees with all that was said tonight. She spoke about the Safe Haven Parking opportunity that is a viable option for people that have cars, so they can sleep in a safe place.

A Moment of Silence was observed for Cynthia Hale and Robert Hillman.

4. 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 the December 8, 2025 Meeting Minutes.
b. Approval of Expenditure Reports in the amount of $403,742.76 (12/19/2025) and $812,562.77 (1/8/2026)
c. Approval of Payroll Expenditure report for December 2025. d. Approval of Treasurer’s Report for August 31, 2025 & September 30, 2025. e. Receive Fire Department monthly report for December 2025. f. Receive Police Department monthly report for December 2025. g. Receive Building Department monthly report for December 2025. h. Receive Quarterly Engineering Periodical Report (Oct-Nov 2025).

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i. Approval of Herceg Novi Delegation Ancillary Expenditures in the amount of $10,000. j. Receive Fire Department Annual Inspection Report – SB 1205 Compliance. k. Resolution No. 2026-01 Accepting a Grant Award from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation for Hydraulic Rescue Equipment.
l. Approval of the Naloxone Distribution and Training Program - Policies and Procedures. m. Resolution No. 2026-02 Approving the Cal Fire Cooperative Fire Protection Grant. n. Resolution No. 2026-03 Accepting the Competition of the Hoffman Patch Paving Project and Filing a Notice of Completion and Authorizing Recordation Therefore.

Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated January 12, 2026, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Godde, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:

AYES: Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

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.

Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder – Not in attendance. City Manager Simpson let the council know that he had nothing to report.

Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon – Reported on multiple items:
• Hired 5 Per Diem Extra Help Firefighters this month to help with having two injured firefighters out. Two of them were volunteers and have started working their 24-hour shifts. • Several grants were issued this month: Cal Fire Cooperative Fire Protection Grant for just under $20,000. Fire House Subs for $40,000. to purchase battery powered extrication tools.

A $4,000 grant from the Elks Lodge was received to support the newly established Narcan Program. This is for the Narcan Kits that will be passed out to the public. • Received a donation from Michael Bucannon from Fireline Fit out of Gilroy of 13 sets of turnout gear, 12 coats and two helmets to support the Fire and Police Explorers Program. • Had some change orders to the Fire Trucks Unlimited project for refurbing the fire trucks.

May have more after they go through the trucks.
• AED cabinet for Dietert Park has been shipped and will be here soon. • Thanked Holly Withrow again for her service as the Senior Elf. Thinks it may be the largest donation of goods that have been donated so far.
• Completed Annual SB1205 inspections for the year.

Police Chief, Chris Mynderup – Made it through the holiday season unscathed and we are looking forward to a prosperous 2026. We are increasing our Cadet Fire Explorer Program and hope to continue it and build it as we go along, and the D.A.R.E. Program is coming back to the 5th graders this year.

Detective Hopper has been working on lessons plans and getting money for supplies and graduation.

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Will have more information as that comes about.

City Manager, Carl P. Simpson – Nothing to report.

City Attorney, Josh Nelson – Nothing to report.

Audio not available for Council Reports and Item 7a.

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.

Councilmember Gonsalves – Nothing to report.

Councilmember Godde – Attended two Kennedy Mine meetings and will bring back an update on Wheel #1 soon. Also, volunteered serving Christmas Dinner at the Senior Center and attended the ribbon cutting of Taqueria Jiquilpan y Antojitos, the new Mexican food restaurant, at 559 Highway 49. It is where the Amador Ranch Market used to be located.

Councilmember Sierra McLean – Attended a showing of A Christmas Carol at the Baker Street West Theater. Said it was a very well-done performance and encouraged everyone to attend future shows.

Vice Mayor McLean – Visited with the delegates from Herceg Novi quite a bit while they were here.

Mayor Simmons – Also visited with the delegation. Attended the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Party. Delivered signs to the top twenty finalists of the Great Christmas Light Show. Took down the Tunnel of Lights decorations and attended the Serbian Christmas lunch after the celebration on Main Street.

7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.
a. Presentation of Jackson’s Second Annual Residential Christmas Lights Competition, “The Great Christmas Lights Show”, winners [Erika Simmons, Economic Development Committee].

Economic Development Committee member, Erika Simmons thanked all of the individuals, businesses, and organizations, for their generous sponsorship and dedicated volunteer service in support of the 2025 Festival of Trees, Tunnel of Lights, and Citywide Christmas Lights Competition. She also thanked everyone who participated in the Great Christmas Lights Competition and her, and Mayor Simmons presented the top three finalists in the Commercial category and the top five finalists in the Residential category with certificates and prize money.

The Commercial winners were:

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• 1st Place – Kit Carson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - $1,000.00 • 2nd Place – Sue’s Shoppe - $750.00
• 3rd Place – Sierra Eyecare Associates - $500.00
The Residential winners were:
• 1st Place – 9 North Pioneer Circle - $1,000.00
• 2nd Place – 126 Gordon Place - $800.00
• 3rd Place – 115 Hillside Place - $600.00
• 4th Place – 10438 Buena Vista Drive - $400.00
• 5th Place – 10365 Spunn Road - $200.00
b. Receive, discuss, and provide direction on verbal report of City’s ongoing response to homeless issues [Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator].

Christine said Amador County’s most recent homeless count is about 100 people. To help ease the strain on resources, the county-wide Homeless Task Force is making progress on a site for safe parking for unhoused individuals living in cars or camping although there is not currently a proposal for any sanctioned encampments. Reported that Amador County has two homeless shelters with 30 beds total for women, children and some men. Pets are not allowed at the shelters, which can be a deterrent for many experiencing homelessness in Amador County. c. Receive presentation from The Resource Connection to gain an understanding of the resources they provide for the community. [Mia Huss and Sheri Noble] Mia Huss and Karen Frazier gave a presentation on the Resource and Referral programs for childcare in Amador and Calaveras Counties. Said they provide support with finding childcare, paying for childcare and supporting childcare providers in the region. They also have a Grandparent Respite program that gives support for grandparents raising children and a Consumable Closet program that provides free supplies for childcare providers to help support high quality early learning environments. Looking forward to the Celebrate the Child event in April and asked the City of Jackson to do what they can to support local childcare centers and invited the council to attend Child Care Council meetings. d. Design Review and approval of Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,500 to Time for Tea at 162 Main Street [Erin Ventura, Planning Director] Planner Ventura gave an overview of the proposal to replace the front window with a passthrough window and add shutters to be open when the business is open and closed when the business is closed. The applicant provided renderings and the recommendation is to review the Design Review application, issue the Certificate of Appropriateness and award the applicant $2,500. Said it is coming to the City Council for approval because they are the approving body for the Façade Improvement Grants and if the grant is not approved the applicant will probably not move forward with the project.

After council discussion, Mayor Simmons called for Public Comment.

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Thornton Consolo asked if this was already approved. Planner Ventura let him know that it is on the agenda tonight for approval. Mr. Consolo stated that he doesn’t think the look of the shutters is historic. Thinks that history is getting lost in Jackson and would like the shutters to be modified to be more historic looking.

Tyx Pulskamp asked if the shutters were glass or metal. Said they look wildly modern but is in favor of having the shutters, because it is a creative way for people to see that people are down there spending money and someone driving by may stop and spend money as well.

Debbie Collins wondered how the windows will work since the window on the right will be sticking straight out into the sidewalk because the clock is there. The pictures don’t show the windows open, so it is hard to tell.

With no further comments from the public or the council, Mayor Simmons requested a Motion.

Motion to approve the Design Review and Façade Grant applications for Time for Tea, as presented and award $2,500. Motion moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, and seconded by Vice Mayor McLean, and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:

AYES: Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
e. Approval of Façade Improvement Grant in the amount of $2,500 to Saloon 1848 at 105 Main Street
Planner Ventura explained that the applicant is requesting $9,750 to complete sidewalk repairs in front of his business at 105 Main Street. Façade Grants typically are issued for $2,500 and recommends approving this amount to the applicant for the sidewalk improvements. Removing these grates is common along Main Street and a lot of owners have replaced them with concrete, and it is an allowable use of Façade Grant money.

Property owner and applicant Justin Berenstein commented that he believes the sidewalks are the city’s responsibility and not the owner of the properties. He also stated that the council has granted more than $2,500 for Façade Grants in the past. Shared that someone tripped and fell a few weeks ago, and wanted clarity on who is responsible for the sidewalks.

After further discussion on who owns the sidewalks the city attorney said he would be talking with Carl and would look into it.

Councilmember Sierra McLean stated that the city is contemplating revitalization of downtown and thinks that redoing all the sidewalks at the same time would make more sense.

Councilmember Gonzalves shared that she is in favor of awarding the grant and believes that it is the city’s liability if someone fell and the city would be the deep pockets is someone sued.

Mentioned that in the past more money was awarded for these grants.

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After more council discussion on the issues with grates in the sidewalks, Councilmember Gonzalves said she would make a motion to increase the amount to $5,000.

Motion to approve the Façade Grant for Saloon 1848 in the amount of $5,000 to improve the sidewalk for safety reasons. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Godde and carried by a 3 to 2 vote:

AYES: Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves,
NOES: Simmons, Sierra McLean
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
f. Final review of City Council Committee Assignments.

Mayor Simmons asked the council if they wanted to add or change their assignments.

Councilmember Godde asked that the Amador Senior Center be added because he is on that board. Mayor Simmons questioned if they would need to change their bylaws to have a sitting council member rotate each year and asked him to look into it.

Councilmember Godde asked to be taken off the Amador Council of Tourism Committee Assignment. After council discussion about how the organization has changed over the years it was mentioned that they could decide later what they want to do about that position in the future. Tyx Pulscamp asked the council to keep going to these meetings because it helps to keep his family’s business going and their employees employed. City Manager Simpson offered to take that committee assignment and Councilmember Godde will be the alternate.

ACRA was removed from the assignment list.

Mayor Simmons said he would like to create an Ad Hoc Committee to talk with Victory Village before signing any formal documents on work they said they would do and their finances. Asked Councilmember Gonzales to be on it with him and she agreed.

Mayor Simmons asked for public comment and hearing none asked for a motion.

Motion to update the City Council Committee Assignments as discussed. Moved by Councilmember Gonzales, seconded by Councilmember Godde.

AYES: Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
g. Council Member Independent Departmental Assignments Discussion.

After council discussion, Mayor Simmons asked City Manager Simpson to bring this item

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back to the next council meeting with a draft of the framework with the different departments listed and a rotation schedule, so the council can be assigned to each department.

Direction only. No action was taken.
h. Introduce and waive the first reading of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 14.04 of the Jackson Municipal Code adopting by reference the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, and other uniform and related codes.

Mayor Simmons asked for Public Comment and hearing none called for a motion.

Motion to Introduce and Waive the First Reading of the Ordinance adopting and amending the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code, and other uniform and related codes, by Vice Mayor McLean, seconded by Councilmember Sierra McLean and carried by a 5 to 0 vote:

AYES: Simmons, Steve McLean, Godde, Gonsalves, Sierra McLean NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None

8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.

Mayor Simmons adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

9. CLOSED SESSION.
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 319 Laurel Drive
Agency negotiator: Carl Simpson
Negotiating parties: Mike Ladner
Under negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
CLOSED SESSION ADJOURNMENT.

Mayor Simmons adjourned Closed Session at 8:47 p.m. with no reportable action.

ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ John Georgette, City Clerk Date Approved

REPORT.: Jan 22 26 Thursday CITY of JACKSON
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Cash Disbursement Detail Report
PAGE: 001
ID #: PY-DP
Check Listing for 01-26 thru 01-26 Bank Account.: 1000 CTL.: JAC Check
Number
ACH21
ACH22
ACH23
ACH24
ACH25
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019518
019519
019520
019521
019522
019523
019524
019525
019526
019527
019528
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Date
Vendor
Number Name
01/23/26
01/23/26
01/23/26
01/23/26
01/23/26
01/26/26
01/26/26
01/26/26
01/26/26
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PITOl
PACOl
COM12
ACTOl
ALP02
AMA26
ATTlO
01/26/26 BEN02
01/26/26 BES04
01/26/26 CAL62
01/26/26 CPSOl
01/26/26 DAT03
01/26/26 DCE'OO
01/26/26 DEP02
01/26/26 GEOOJ
ABSO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

AT&T MOBILITY/CINGULAR
PITNEY BOWES BANK , INC.

PACifIC GAS & ELECTRIC

COMCAST BUSINESS
ACTION FIRST AID INC.

ALPHA ANALYTICAL LABS INC

AMADOR WATER AGENCY

ATT CALNET
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BENNETT ENGINEERING SERVI

BEST, BEST & KRIEGER LLP
Check Total .......... :

CALIFORNIA SURVEYING & DR
CPS
DATA TICKET INC.

DC ,ROST ASSOCIATES, INC
DEPARTMENT Of JUSTICE
GEOCON CONSULTANTS, INC.

Check Total .......... :
019529 01/26/26 GIL05 GILLMAN, BEAU
019530 01/26/26 GOV02 GOVERNMENT ,ORMS AND SUPP
019531 01/26/26 GOV05 GOVERNMENT fINANCE OfFICE
019532 01/26/26 HBAOl HAUGE BRUECK ASSOCIATES,
019533 01/26/26 HILOO HILL BROTHERS CHEMICAL
019534 01/26/26 HUN02 HUNT & SONS LLC
019535 01/26/26 HUN07 HUNT OIL Of CALI,ORNIA, I
019536 01/26/26 JBAOl JB'S AWARDS
019537 01/26/26 KVGOl KVGC 1340 AM
019538 01/26/26 LEDOl LEDGER DISPATCH
019539 01/26/26 LI,01 LI,E ASSIST
019540 01/26/26 L0002 LOOP'N KNOTS
019541 01/26/26 PAR09 PARCEL QUEST
019542 01/26/26 PIDOO RYAN PIDGEON
019543 01/26/26 POL02 POLYDYNE INC.
019544 01/26/26 STAOO STATE WATER RESOURCES CON
019545 01/26/26 STAll STAPLES CREDIT PLAN
019546 01/26/26 SUT02 SUTTER AMADOR HOSPITAL
019547 01/26/26 SUTlO SUTTER HEALTH
019548 01/26/26 THOlO STACY THOMAS
019549 01/26/26 UBEOO UBEO WEST LLC
Net
Amount
4722.28
1371.59
302.56
23162.55
836.36
4925.00
1653.00
148686.01
216. 27

92. 53
424 .46

30. 68
261. 32
236.72
1261.98
5891.13
4250.40

71. 80
2656.60
6978.80

40.15 434.50
166.50
808.13
692.00
3028.75
1951.25
6705.00
11685.00
Invoice #
6709H
X01102026H
310761420H
JAN 26H
259287101H
99861
12/31/25
6656662
24593814
24619157
24619165
24619168
24619258
24619259
26015319
1050702
1050703
1050704
91628103
006996
184531
44830
015752
225130361
225130362
225130363
Description

COMPTER MONITORING & IT SERVICES
AT&T ,IRSNET 12/03/25 TO 01/02/26
POSTAGE METER LEASE NOV 28, 2025 - ,EB 27, 2026
PG&E BILLING 12/11/2025 - 01/11/26
DOJ LINE 12/01/2025 TO 12/31/2025

AED CABINET

COLI,ORM & SOLIDS TESTING
Water Purch 12/12/25 TO 01/13/26
AT&T CALNET BAN #9391065069
AT&T CALNET BAN #9391059664
AT&T CALNET BAN #9391059541
AT&T CALNET BAN #9391059667
AT& CALNET BAN #9391059710
AT&T CALNET BAN #9391060018
MARTELL RES PROJECT - PLANNING / DESIGH DEC 2025
MATTER 82201-00000 GENERAL LEAGAL
MATTER #82201.00016 - PERSONNEL
MATTER #82201.00021/ SPECIAL

PLACEMENT METER BILLING
,IREFIGHTER EXAM - ENTRY LEVEL
CITATION PROCESSING FOR AUGUST 2025
101 DRIVE NUT
Livescan fees Police / DOJ LIVE SCCAN DEC. 2025

ORO DE AMADOR STABILITY ANALYSIS

ORO DE AMADOR TAILINGS DELINEATION

ORO DE AMADOR MARCK GRANT ASSISTANCE
2500.00 7239 FACADE GRANT REIMBURSEMENT
1038.00 0359088 48 HOUR NOTICE DOOR HANGERS

55.00 3201503 NO TAX ON 0.T. WEBNAR
3288.00 2053 ON-CAL PLANNING PROGRESS REPORT
4941.84 13146004 900 GALLONS Of THIOGUARD
3094.56 944689 fUEL CARDS ,OR 01/01/2026 TO 01/15/2026
75,24 760526 GREASE FOR EQUIPMENT
155.16 9462 VOLUNTEERS NAME TAGS
700.00 25120090 CHRISTMAS LIGHT SHOW ADVERTISING
265.76 47613 PUBLIC NOTICE / AMENDING BLDG. MUNCIPLE CODE 14.04 422.16 2051354 GLOVES - LG, MED, X-LG
269.38 000005 10 - NAVY BLUE JPD TUMBLERS
2399.00 28332 PARCEL QUEST SUBSCRIPTION
38,41 PIDOOl PERSONAL CARD USED - REIMBURSEMENT
5129.98 1991178 2300 LBS - CLARI,LOC

70.00 54365 DRINKING WATER TREATMENT & DISTRIBUTION CERT.

64.84 605274300 CREDIT CARD RECEIPT PAPER
650.00 512764918 PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHEST X-RAY

32.80 993396124 PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHEST X-RAY I ZACHARY HELIKER 154,94 \QOOl WATER RE,UND FOR ACCOUT \QOOl (MARVIN OTT) 1858,26 572979904 COPIER LEASE, fINANCE DEPT, PRINTER LEASES (2)

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Number
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Check Listing for 01-26 thru 01-26 Bank Account.: 1000
Check
Date
Vendor
Number Name
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01/26/26 WIL03
01/22/26 CAL45
01/22/26 CEN13

WEBER, GHIO & ASSOC
Check Total .......... :

WILBUR-ELLIS COMPANY
CALIF. DEPARTMENT FISH AN

CENTRAL VALLEY REGIONAL
Cash Account Total ...•.. :

Total Disbursements ..... :

Net
Amount
1042.50
1768.75
269.25
150.00
286.25
112. 50
150.00
1482.07
614.75
15019.45
601. 00
156.25
16298.54
118.50
747.45
7161.54
20633.55
2493.39
2888.65

83.85 72078. 24
5549.75
4251.00
4212.00
326911. 86
326911. 86
Invoice #
15780
15781
15782
15783
15784
15785
15786
15788
15789
157 90
15791
15792
15793
157 94
15795
15796
15797
15798
15799
15800
17608986

STARK LN

STARK LN
Description

GENERAL CITY ENGINEERING

GOLDSTONE DEDICATION
LOT LINE ADJ. GENERAL
PULSKAMP BLA - 24 & 26 MAIN ST.

WITHROW LLA 154 GOLF COURSE ROAD

DTSC ARGONAUT MINE TAILING SITE / AECOM CONTRACT
JACKSON VIEW SUBDIVISION UNIT 2
JACKSON HSIP HWY 49 STREET LIGHT PROJECT
BUILDING DEPT. SERVICES

BUENA VISTA WATERLINE REPLACEMENT PROJECT

HOFFMAN PATCH PAVING PROJECT

SLURRY SEAL PROJECT
TRAFFIC STUDY - MAIN ST.

CYANIDE SEWER REPAIR PROJECT
2026 SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING - SOUTH AVE. BRIDGE

PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING & ENVIROMENTAL-PITT ST BRI
ENVIRONMENTAL - PITT ST. BRIDGE
RIGHT OF WAY UTILITY SUPPORT - PITT ST. BRIDGE
RIGHT OF WAY SUPPORT - PITT ST. BRIDGE

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CITY OF JACKSON
Planning Staff Report
Date: January 16, 2026
Application Type: Boundary Line Adjustment- Withrow/St. Sava Applicant: Toma and Associates
Location: 154 Gold Course Road, Jackson
(APN 020-284-004 (Withrow)/020-400-051 (St. Sava))
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution 2026-05 on consent approving a Record of Survey for Boundary Line Adjustment between APNs 020-284-004 and 020-400-051 Discussion
The application proposes shifting the boundary between APNs 020-284-004 and 020-400-051, increasing the size of Withrow’s property by 0.23 acres.

The City Engineer reviewed the proposal and has no objections.

To complete the adjustment, the applicant will prepare a Record of Survey and deeds. The City Engineer will review the deeds to ensure all Conditions of Approval are met. Once the City Clerk records the deeds, the process is

complete—no further City Council action is required under Section 17.86.070(a– b).

Environmental Review
Lot Line Adjustments are Categorically Exempt from CEQA (Class 5) 15305(a) Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations.

Attachment

1. Lot Line/Boundary Line Adjustment Application

2. Project Map

3. Resolution No. 2026-05

"Preserv,r,g OurPasl; Enriching OurPresem_. Building Our Future·' 33 Broact.Nay, Jackson, GA 95642-2301
{209) 223-1646
e-mail:
/ Fax (209) 223-3141
[email protected]

LOT LINE/BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
INSTRUCTTONS TO APPLICANT: Type or print legibly. Use additional sheets as necessmy. Attach plans, diagrams, etc. as appropriate.

Owner(s):

Withrow Family Trust, Attn: Robert Withrow
Name(s) Mailing Address, Ci
St Save Mission Corp & Westem American Diocese
Telephone E-Mail Address
Agent or Representative (if not owner):

Toma and Associates, Attn: Gina Waklee
N,me Mailing Address. City, State, ZIP
Telephone E-:Mail Address
Project Location:
a. Assessor Parcel Number(s): 020-284-004 (Withrow) and 020-400-051 �--�---- (St. Sava)
b. Physical Address(es):
c. Deed references (book and page): 2016-0010215 (Withrow) and 1998-()()()2291 (St. Sava) d. General description of location (cross street. name of existing business etc.) Between Golf Course Road and Mission Boulevard
e. Zoning District: RSF end CMRL-PD
ENVU!,ONMENTAL INFORMATION

1. Describe Project: Add 0.23 eae of existing fenced area lo Withrow parcel.

2. Existing use of property(ic,): Single Family Resldenttal (Withrow) and vacant (St. Sava)

3. WiU utility infrastructure, or easements therefore, to each adjusted parcel be affected? _N_o __

4. Wil1 any existing fences be relocated? _N_o _________________ _

5. Will vehicle access to adjusted parcels be changed: �No�------------ Bowtda,y
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6. Describe special circwnstances of the project or project site which may result in problems or adverse environmental effects. (Ex.ample: steep slopes. drainages. noisy equipment, hazardous access, tack of services.): _:.....N;.;../A ______________________________ _ Applicant certification, signature(s), and a2reement to pay application processing costs.

I hereby certify that the statements furnished herein and on any attached pages present the data required for this initial evaluation to the best ofmy ability, and that the facts, statements, and infomiation presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

I hereby certify that I own or am the authorized representative of the owner of the land hereby requesting a Boundary Line Adjustmen1/Merger approval and that I am aware of and do agree to pay the hourly rates as established by Res.elution of the City of Jackson for the time spent by the City staff as necessary to process, review and provide consultation to the City concerning lhis application. I am also aware that said hourly charges are jn addition to set fees required for preliminary review and administration and may also include charges to monitor complianoo with conditions of approval if my request is approved.
bv Robert Withrow, Trustee
Date
2017
Bou1idary Line Adjus1rrum1

GOLF COURSE RD. SIERRA STREET
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ADJUSTED

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IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

OF THE SERVIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

THE WESTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE
23,699 SF
Scale: 1" = 30'
2016-0010215

BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENT
ROBERT JOHN WITHROW and HEATHER MARIE WITHROW
Trustees of the Robert John Withrow and Heather Marie Withrow Family Trust dated 9/29/2008
RECORD of SURVEY
(209) 223-0156
41 Summit Street, Jackson, CA 95642

ENGINEERING - SURVEYING - PLANNING

THE WESTERN AMERICAN DIOCESE OF THE SERBIAN

ORTHODOX CHURCH IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA,
a Religious Entity
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January, 2026

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1 Resolution No. 2026-05
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Jackson Approving Lot Line Adjustment for
St. Sava Mission APN 020-400-051
And
Withrow Family Trust APN 020-284-004
WHEREAS, St. Sava Mission and Withrow Family Trust have applied for Lot Line Adjustment; and
WHEREAS, the application and exhibit depicting the lot line adjustment have been reviewed by City Planner and City Engineer and found to be in compliance with the provisions of State Law and City Code; and
WHEREAS, adjusted parcels will conform with applicable standards of Articles II & III of City Development Standards.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Jackson pursuant to City Code Chapter 17.86.050 (B) does hereby approve this Lot Line Adjustment for St. Sava Mission and Withrow Family Trust and authorizes completion of the adjustment in accordance with Chapter 17.86.070 of the City Development Code.

The foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Jackson at a regular meeting on the 26th day of January 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CITY OF JACKSON
_________________________________
Chad Simmons, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
John Georgette, City Clerk

City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, January 26, 2025 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Susan M. Peters, Planning Consultant
Date: January 23, 2026
Subject: Oro de Amador Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application Recommendation:

That the City Council hold a public hearing to take comments on the Oro de Amador Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application and provide direction to staff.

Background:

The city has recently completed the Final Remedial Action Plan for the Oro de Amador project and is now ready to seek funds to implement the cleanup and ultimately develop the site as a regional park.

Discussion:

The City of Jackson has the opportunity to apply for US EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant funding for remediation of the Oro de Amador property ant its 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings and revitalize 12 acres of the site for a community recreation facility. Grant funding is limited to $4,000,000 which is approximately half of what the City needs to complete the cleanup effort, however the project can be phased with the idea of applying for future funding.

The application is due January 30, 2026.

A requirement of the Brownfield Grant Application is to hold a public hearing to solicit public input on the application. Attached for Council and public review is the draft application.

No action is required by the City Council at this time – only direction to staff if there are any suggested changes from the Council or public.

City of Jackson
City of Jackson
US EPA Brownfield Cleanup of Oro de Amador Site
Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application
EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-07
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PROJECT NARRATIVE FILE
A. Application Information Sheet
B. DTSC Letter of Acknowledgement
C. Narrative
D. Narrative Attachment
E. Threshold Criteria Responses
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A. APPLICATION INFORMATION SHEET
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[Insert Date]
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9
Attention: Lisa Hanusiak and Jennifer Tung
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
RE: Application Information Sheet
City of Jackson FY26 Cleanup Grant Proposal
Funding Opportunity Number EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-07
Ms. Hanusiak and Ms. Tung:

The City of Jackson is pleased to present the enclosed proposal for US EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant funding for remediation of the Oro de Amador Property and its 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings adjacent to downtown Jackson, and revitalization of the site as a 12-acre community recreation complex, Brightfields solar arrays, and 4 miles of non-motorized trails in 120 acres of blue oak woodland and annual grassland. The following information is required as part of the narrative information sheet:

1. Applicant Identification:

City of Jackson
33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-1646
www.cityofgrassvalley.com
DUNS Number: 062400192

2. Website URL:
https://www.ci.jackson.ca.us/

3. Funding Requested:
a. Grant Type: Single Site Cleanup
b. Federal Funds Requested: $4,000,000

4. Location:
a. City: Jackson
b. County: Amador
c. State: California

5. Property Information
Oro de Amador Property
160 acres east of North Main Street and west of New York Ranch Road Jackson, California 95642
APNs 020-020-040, 020-070-037, 020-070-038, 020-070-040, and 020-070-031 Within Jackson city limits and Census Tract 4.01 (6005000401) DRAFT Page 27 of 85
A Site Location Map is attached as Figure 1. The City of Jackson owns the site in fee simple tile. The site is not listed on the National Priorities List, subject to orders or decrees, or subject to federal jurisdiction, custody or control.

6. Contacts
a. Project Director: Susan Peters, ACIP; (209) 223-1646; [email protected]; 33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642-2301.
b. Chief Executive/ Highest Ranking Official: Chad Simmons, Mayor of Jackson; (209) 223- 1646; [email protected]; 33 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642-2301.

7. Population:
a. The site is within city limits. The population of Jackson is 5,019. Jackson serves as a hub for the rural region, and the population of Amador County is 40,474.

8. Other Factors
Factor Narrative Page #
Community population is 5,019. 1 (Section 1.a)
The Oro de Amador site is impacted by mine-scarred land and contains 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings and a former cyanide treatment plant. 1,2
(Sections 1.a,b)
The site is seeps into a mine-impacted body of water, Jackson Creek, and has also impacted local groundwater.
5 (Sections 2.c)
Reuse of the site includes Brightfields solar arrays to power the proposed recreation facility.
1,3
(Sections 1.a,d)
Site cleanup includes onsite encapsulation rather than offsite transport to reduce greenhouse gas production. Reuse of the site includes a recreation facility with energy-efficient lighting and artificial turf fields to reduce water consumption.
1,3
(Sections 1.a,d)
Site cleanup includes regrading and capping of the 29-acre, 1,000,000-cubicyard tailings pile, which will address extreme weather events and natural disasters by making its 60-foot-tall slopes stable during earthquakes and extreme precipitation events, reduce leaching and groundwater impacts by installation of a low-permeability cover, and prevent toxic dust generation during the region’s extended dry, hot summers.
3 (Section 1.d)

9. Releasing Copies of Applications:
a. This application does not contain confidential, privileged or sensitive information (not applicable).

The City of Jackson has successfully leveraged funding to plan for the Oro de Amador Property’s cleanup and reuse, and we have garnered public support and regulatory approval. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with US EPA on this important project to make our vision a reality.

Sincerely,
City of Jackson
Chad Simmons, Mayor
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B. DTSC LETTER OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
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https://dtsc.ca.gov/

SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
January 5, 2026
Lisa Hanusiak
Regional Brownfields Coordinator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, California, 94105
[email protected]

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND SUPPORT OF A UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FY26 BROWNFIELD CLEANUP GRANT APPLICATION FOR $4,000,000
Dear Ms. Hanusiak:

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) acknowledges and supports the City of Jackson’s application for a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Brownfield Cleanup Grant (USEPA Grant) for the approximate 160-acre property located between North Main Street and New York Ranch Road in Jackson, California and identified by Amador County Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 020070031501, 020020040501, 020070037501, 020070038501, 020070040501 (Site). The City of Jackson is requesting a funding amount of $4,000,000 to cover the cost of environmental cleanup activities at the Site.

The City of Jackson resides approximately 50 miles southeast of Sacramento near the junction of State Routes 49 and 88 in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range and is traversed by Jackson Creek. The City of Jackson was established in 1848 as a thriving gold rush town and gold mining formed the core of the city’s economy for approximately a century, before leaving a diminished economy and legacy of toxic impacts that present redevelopment challenges, exposure risks, and water quality threats. Numerous mine sites are present in the City of Jackson including the Argonaut Mine Federal Superfund Site which cost approximately $25,000,000 for a cleanup to address immediate dangers. The City’s annual budget is comparatively small and thus the majority of local Brownfield cleanup actions require external funding.

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Lisa Hanusiak
January 5, 2026

In 2006 the City of Jackson acquired the Site known as Oro De Amador in DTSC’s EnviroStor database. The Site contains approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings within a 29-acre tailings pile, 16-acre tailings impoundment, and 4-acre cyanide treatment plant. The mine tailings were produced by crushing and chemical processing of gold ore and contain high concentrations of heavy metals. Public access to the Site is currently restricted by fencing and the mine tailings are covered by a thin layer of soil.

The City of Jackson plans to redevelop the Site into a regional sports complex, open space trail network, and solar energy installation facility.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the City of Jackson has a population of approximately 5,000 residents. The median household income in Jackson is less than the state median household income and has nearly double the percentage of senior citizens. Members of the community’s unhoused population routinely trespass onto the fenced Site and camp without authorization beneath tarps around the tailings impoundment dam. Extreme weather conditions, including long, dry summers increase the community exposure risks from dry tailings and dust as well as contaminated leachate impacting underlying groundwater during precipitation events.

CalEnviroScreen is a screening methodology tool from the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment of the CalEPA that shows cumulative impacts in California communities that are disproportionately burdened by multiple sources of pollution.

According to CalEnviroScreen 4.0, the Site resides in a census tract with an overall CalEnviroScreen 4.0 percentile score of 52 with 100 being the most impacted.

Socioeconomic and environmental factors including poverty, unemployment, cleanup sites, and groundwater threats have scores of 51, 83, 99, and 86 respectively.

With USEPA Grant funding, the City of Jackson would like to fund waste consolidation, capping, and land use controls at the Site to prevent exposures to contaminated soil and dust, as well as reduce rainwater infiltration that could leach contaminants and seep into groundwater and/or surface water in Jackson Creek. The USEPA Grant would also create temporary construction jobs, permanent operation and maintenance jobs, bring in an estimated 500 visitors per day to the recreation hub, allow the public to enjoy the Site’s beauty and natural diversity, as well as facilitate the construction of a solar energy installation. The City of Jackson has successfully implemented other grants including federal funds, DTSC’s Equitable Community Revitalization Grant, and a Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant which has led to leveraging of other public and private funds to support community revitalization.

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Lisa Hanusiak
January 5, 2026

The City of Jackson is currently enrolled in DTSC’s voluntary agreement program under a Standard Voluntary Agreement for the Site. The Site has a sufficient level of site characterization from the environmental Site assessments performed to date and a cleanup plan has been approved for implementation by DTSC.

DTSC looks forward to the possible award of the USEPA Grant to the City of Jackson to facilitate the success of the environmental cleanup of the Site. DTSC is ready to provide the necessary technical support and regulatory oversight, as needed, for the Site covered by the USEPA Grant. If you need further information or assistance regarding specific brownfield sites, or any of DTSC’s brownfields programs, please feel free to contact me via phone at (916) 255-3657 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Abraham Serrato
Regional Brownfield Coordinator
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
cc: (via email)
Maryam Tasnif-Abassi
Brownfield Development Manager
Site Mitigation & Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
[email protected]
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1. PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION AND PLANS FOR REVITALIZATION

1.a. Overview of Brownfield Challenges and Description of Target Area: Jackson is a small rural community (pop. 5,019)1 in northern California and western Amador County, approximately 50 miles southeast of Sacramento, near the junction of State Routes 49 and 88, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Established in 1848, Jackson was a thriving gold rush town in the heart of the Mother Lode gold belt. Gold mining formed the basis for Jackson’s economy for 100 years, but the industry left a diminished economy and legacy mining toxics in the center of town that present redevelopment challenges, toxic exposure risks, and water quality threats.

The Target Area (the site) is the 160-acre Oro de Amador property in downtown Jackson between North Main Street and New York Ranch Road. The City of Jackson acquired the site in 2006 and will develop it as a regional sports complex and community open space. The site contains 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings that are in a state of partial closure and require permanent cover and land use controls. Public access to the site is currently restricted by fencing. The City of Jackson used Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) funding from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) to prepare a cleanup plan that has been approved and is ready for implementation. We are seeking EPA Cleanup Grant funding to consolidate and cap the mine tailings prior to the site’s revitalization as a community recreation hub, open space trail network, and “brightfields” solar energy installation.

The site is within Census Tract 4.01 (6005000401), an area blighted with contamination from abandoned gold mines and mineral ore processing facilities such as the subject Oro de Amador site and the Argonaut Mine Federal Superfund Site ½ mile to the west. CalEnviroScreen2 ranks the census tract in the 83rd percentile for highest unemployment, the 86th percentile for most groundwater threats, and the 99th percentile for highest number of cleanup sites.

Residential neighborhoods and elderly care homes are immediately west, south, and east of the site.

At the base of the tailings pile to the west are residential properties along North Main Street and the St.

Seva Serbian Orthodox Church. Neighbors report that a landslide on the western slope of the tailings pile in the 1950s transported mine tailings onto adjacent properties and across North Main Street. The Amador Senior Center adjoins the site to the south, and the Oak Manor Retirement Complex, Amador Residential Care, and Jackson Gardens assisted living facilities are 400 to 700 feet to the south. Jackson Hills Apartments and Rollingwood Estates mobile home park adjoin the site to the east.

This EPA Cleanup Grant will help the City of Jackson and the community by providing the means to cap the mine tailings and restrict contaminated areas to prevent toxic exposures and groundwater threats. Outcomes include both temporary construction jobs and permanent operation and maintenance jobs for the community. We expect that the proposed recreational hub and public open space will be visited by 500 people per day on average and will relieve pressure and community concerns regarding other local sports facilities that are undersized for tournament events. The proposed trail system will allow the public to enjoy the site’s beauty and natural diversity and will tie into the open greenspace and developing trail system on land to the north of the site managed by the Mother Lode Land Trust. In addition, site cleanup will facilitate the construction of a “brightfields” solar energy installation at the former cyanide treatment plant on the ridge in the center of the site.

1.b. Description of the Proposed Brownfield Site: The EPA Cleanup Grant will fund capping and land use controls for the site’s 29-acre tailings pile, 16-acre tailings impoundment, and 4-acre cyanide treatment plant. In response to California state legislation passed in 1912, the historic Kenndy Gold Mine ½ mile to the north transported 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings to the site, which is enough to cover about 100 acres to a depth of 10 feet. The mercury-amalgamated mine tailings were stored behind a 60-foot1 US Census Bureau, 2020 Decennial Census, https://data.census.gov/all?q=jackson,+ca 2 California Office of Environmental Health Hazards, https://oehha.ca.gov/calenviroscreen/report/calenviroscreen-40 DRAFT Page 35 of 85
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high, 600-foot-long concrete arch dam in the southeastern portion of the site. In 1933, the mine constructed of a 1,000-ton cyanide plant on a ridge in the center of the site. Approximately one million cubic yards of the mine tailings were removed from the impoundment, processed through the cyanide leaching plant, and deposited in a 29-acre tailings pile in the southwestern portion of the site. The slopes of the tailings pile are up to 60 feet tall above adjoining residences on North Main Street. The mine ceased operation in 1942.

The mine tailings were produced by crushing and chemical processing of gold ore that contains high concentrations of heavy metals including arsenic and lead. Crushing and chemical treatment of the gold ore made the heavy metals more soluble and more available for human exposure. Elemental mercury (quicksilver) was added to the tailings to amalgamate the gold, and then the tailings were leached with cyanide to extract more gold. The arsenic, mercury, and cyanide in the mine tailings present toxic health risks and water quality threats if not controlled.

The site is currently fenced and vacant, and the sandy mine tailings are partially covered with a thin layer of soil. No structures are present except for the large concrete dam at the tailings impoundment and the concrete foundations of the former cyanide treatment plant. Waste consolidation, capping, and land use controls are required for containment of toxic releases prior to site revitalization as a community recreation facility and open space trail network.

1.c. Reuse Strategy and Alignment with Revitalization Plans: The City of Jackson’s cleanup plan for the Oro de Amador site is presented in the Final Remedial Action Plan, Oro De Amador Property, Jackson, California3 (November 25, 2025), which was approved by the DTSC on December 16, 2025. Prior to approval, the cleanup plan was revised to address comments received from the public during a 30-day public comment period and a public meeting held on July 15, 2025.

Approximately 37 acres of the 160-acre site will be remediated by excavation of isolated tailings deposits (7.9 acres) and placement of the deposits at the tailings pile (29 acres), which will then be graded and capped. The remainder of the site (approximately 123 acres of annual grassland and blue oak woodland) will not be disturbed during the cleanup, but the former tailings impoundment and cyanide treatment plant will be fenced to prevent future unauthorized access. Safety measures contained in a Remedial Design and Implementation Plan (RDIP), including a Dust Mitigation Plan and Community Air Monitoring Plan, will keep the neighborhood safe during the cleanup and describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions and perform air quality monitoring.

Post-cleanup redevelopment of the Oro de Amador site will include an outdoor community recreational facility on the capped mine tailings pile with artificial turf fields for baseball and soccer and courts for tennis and pickleball; a network of non-motorized trails for walking and biking; public parking with solar shade structures; and brightfields solar arrays at the former cyanide treatment plant.

The Jackson City Council has expressed interest and support of the proposed cleanup and revitalization since before the site was acquired. Cleanup and revitalization of the Oro de Amador Site and revitalization for community use are consistent with the City of Jackson’s General Plan4, Energy Action Plan, and Municipal Code. The General Plan promotes community health and access to greenspaces (COS-2) and the preservation of oak woodlands and existing trees (COS-3). Its Open Space and Conservation Element promotes open space, parks, and recreation facilities within reasonable walking distance (one-half mile) of all residences (LU-2.6); recognizes open space as essential to maintaining a high quality of life within the Jackson Planning Area (COS-1.2); supports regional and local natural resource preservation (COS-1.3); encourages public and private efforts to preserve open space (COS 1.4); and protects Jackson’s scenic resources (COS 1.5).

Specific to the site, General Plan COS-1f promotes the incorporation of open space and passive 3 DTSC EnviroStor database, https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report.asp?global_id=03100004 4 https://www.ci.jackson.ca.us/government/planning_commission/general_plan___planning_information.php#outer-9 DRAFT Page 36 of 85
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recreational uses into areas identified to have significant hazards related to geologic conditions, and COS-1.8 encourage public use of the New York Ranch Road Creek and Jackson Creek, both of which run adjacent to the site. COS 2.4 supports recreational activities, events, organized sports leagues, and other programs that serve broad segments of the community, and COS 2.5 promote the development of a diverse network of parks, trails, and recreation facilities that support traditional and nontraditional recreational uses and passive recreational opportunities.

The General Plan’s Energy Conservation Element promotes energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy installations (COS 5.5), and recommends reduced permit fees and expedited permit applications on solar installation projects. The Municipal Code promotes energy efficiency and solar energy (17.30.140), as well as preservation and planting of trees for shade (17.40.050).

General Plan LU-7.3 promotes broad and balanced civic participation to ensure that affected residents and interested groups or individuals have the opportunity to meaningfully participate in the decision-making process, including on decisions that affect their health and well-being such as parks and infrastructure projects. The public has been meaningfully involved in developing the site reuse plan since 2010 when a study group was convened. The City prepared a development plan in 2011 based on that input, and has been engaging the public during the site’s cleanup and reuse planning process since that time.

1.d. Outcomes and Benefits of Reuse Strategy: Cleanup of the Oro de Amador site, including consolidation and capping of the 29-acre tailings pile, routing of stormwater drainage around the pile, and land use controls for the contaminated tailings impoundment and cyanide treatment plant, will prevent toxic exposures and limit surface water infiltration, thus reducing the potential for groundwater impacts. The approved cleanup plan3
details the remedial action and outlines post-cleanup
redevelopment based on public input. The remedial action described in the cleanup plan is intended to prevent toxic exposures and groundwater impact and to be compatible with the following revitalization outcomes depicted on Sheet 5 of the cleanup plan:

1. A 12-acre public recreation facility, including artificial turf fields, public parking with solar shade structures, raised-bed plantings, a snack shed and restroom facility with on-site sewage disposal, lighting, and underground utilities (water and electrical).

2. A public trail system for non-motorized use, including 4 miles of unpaved hiking and biking trails in over 120 acres of blue oak woodland and annual grassland and public trailhead parking with a solar shade structure; and

3. “Brightfields” solar arrays within the fenced former cyanide treatment plant area.

Benefits of site cleanup and revitalization include:

1. Developing a healthier and safer community by mitigation of toxic exposures and water quality impacts.

2. Development of a community recreational facility with public trails powered by brightfields renewable energy solar arrays that will showcase solar power, expand local workforce skills, and reduce Jackson’s reliance on fossil fuels.

3. Creation of jobs related to cleanup and development and long-term operation and maintenance. Jobs created to date include the hiring of part-time staff member Angie Ervin, Susan Peters for project management and CEQA analysis, and a consultant team and subcontractors for site investigation and cleanup planning.

The new park will be open to all, and the community will no longer have a partially-closed mine waste facility adjacent to downtown and residences. Now that the cleanup plan has been prepared and approved, EPA cleanup funding can make these outcomes and benefits a reality. Consolidation and capping of the tailings pile will address extreme weather events and natural disasters by making its DRAFT Page 37 of 85
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slopes stable during earthquakes and extreme precipitation events, reducing leaching and groundwater impacts, and preventing toxic dust generation during the region’s extended dry, hot summers.

1.e. Resources Needed for Site Characterization: No further site characterization funding is required.

The City of Jackson has completed site characterization and cleanup planning by leveraging the following resources:
 Prior to the City’s ownership, private funding was used for an Environmental Assessment (Dames & Moore, 1995) and a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (Phase I ESA; Carlton, 2006).  The EPA funded a Targeted Brownfields Assessment (TBA) in 2008, and the State of California funded a Targeted Site Investigation (TSI) in 2009.
 The site was part of a Community Wide Assessment Report prepared by the DTSC in 2011.  The City was awarded a Sierra Nevada Conservancy grant in 2014 and prepared a Removal Action Workplan (RAW) in 2016, which received concurrence from the DTSC.  The City was awarded an ECRG by the DTSC in July 2022 that funded a Supplemental Site Investigation (SSI) in May 2023 and preparation of a Draft Remedial Action Plan3 in September 2023. The RAP was updated, finalized, and approved in November 2025 with public review and agency concurrence.  The City was awarded an ECRG Amendment in 2025 to perform tailings delineation, geotechnical investigation, and slope stability analysis of the tailings pile. Results are expected in March 2026 and will be used to develop a technical bid package for the tailings pile closure cap.

1.f. Resources Needed for Site Remediation: Jackson is requesting $4,000,000 in Cleanup Grant funding from the EPA for site remediation. The amount requested in this EPA Cleanup Grant application will be supplemented by leveraged funding to reach the estimated $7,301,000 required for site cleanup.

1.g. Resources Needed for Site Reuse: The City has dedicated $150,000 of recreation funds for postcleanup site reuse and is pursuing additional leveraged funding.

1.h. Use of Existing Infrastructure: Site revitalization will use existing transportation and utility infrastructure. The site is located adjacent to downtown Jackson, and roads are paved to the site entrance. Water is supplied to the site by a City of Jackson water main that crosses through the center of the site and through the proposed recreational facility. Sewage from public toilets at the proposed recreational facility will be disposed at an on-site leach field. No major upgrades to arterial infrastructure are anticipated. Power for lighting of the recreational facility will be supplied by the proposed brightfields solar arrays.

2. COMMUNITY NEED AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

2.a. The Community’s Need for Funding: Jackson is a small rural community (pop. 5,0191) with an aging, low-income community. The subject Oro de Amador site is in Census Tract 4.01, which has a median age of over 51 years and a median household income of $75,655, which is $24,494 below the median household income for California.5 Because of its small, aging population and correspondingly low revenue, Jackson cannot afford the high cost of mitigating the impacts of large legacy mining sites.

Jackson bears a heavy pollution burden as a result of historical gold mining. There are approximately

1.5 million cubic yards of toxic mine tailings at the subject Oro de Amdor site, and cleanup is estimated to cost $7.3 million. Numerous other abandoned mine sites are present in and around town. For example, at the Argonaut Mine Federal Superfund Site ½ mile west the EPA spent $25 million6 in 2023
on a short-term cleanup focusing on immediate dangers, and future costs for long-term remedies are yet to be determined. The City’s annual budget is comparatively small (approximately $5 million7 ) and
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thus the majority of local Brownfield cleanup actions to date have been funded by the Federal government.

2.b. Health or Welfare of Sensitive Populations: Cleanup and revitalization of Jackson’s Oro de Amador site, catalyzed by EPA Cleanup Grant funding, will benefit our aging, low-income community living among a disproportionate number of mine-impacted cleanup sites. CalEnviroScreen2 ranks the Target Area (Census Tract 4.01) in the 83rd percentile for highest unemployment, the 86th percentile for most groundwater threats, and the 99th percentile for highest number of cleanup sites. Sensitive populations include the elderly living in care homes surrounding the site (Amador Senior Center, Oak Manor Retirement Complex, and Amador Residential Care; see Section 1.a). The median household income is only 76% of the California median household income, and the data show that more seniors are impoverished in comparison to families. Members of the community’s unhoused population routinely trespass onto the fenced site and camp without authorization beneath tarps at the tailings impoundment dam. Amador County homeless population increased by 6.3% from 2023 to 2024.8 This sensitive population is specifically impacted by mining toxins because the contaminated areas are used for unauthorized temporary camping. Extreme weather conditions, including the long, dry summers with higher-than-normal temperatures, increase community exposure risks from dry tailings and dust.

Extreme precipitation events during the winter increase the leaching of rainwater through the tailings pile, transporting contaminated leachate into the underlying groundwater. Capping and final closure of the tailings pile will prevent this.

2.c. Greater than Normal Incidence of Disease and Adverse Health Conditions: The population count for the target community is low, but Target Area experiences health impacts related to its legacy cleanup sites. Census Tract 4.02 is ranked 70 out of 100 for asthma, 86 out of 100 for groundwater threats, and 99 out of 100 for number of cleanup sites.2 Jackson will use EPA Cleanup Grant funding to cap the 1,000,000 cubic yards of toxic mine tailings in the tailings pile, which will reduce the contamination burden on local groundwater and surface water in Jackson Creek and will mitigate exposures to contaminated soil and dust. The site’s approved Remedial Action Plan3 identifies cancer risks and health hazards from arsenic, mercury, and cyanide in the mine tailings that are more than 100 times greater than the acceptable limits for unrestricted land use. Consolidating and capping the mine tailings will prevent these exposures. In addition, capping the mine tailings will reduce rainwater infiltration that leaches cyanide and arsenic into groundwater beneath the mine tailings and seeps into surface water in Jackson Creek. The groundwater beneath the site and seeping from the site are currently not acceptable for domestic use because of their cancer risk and chronic health hazards.

2.d. Economically Impoverished/Disproportionately Impacted Populations: The Target Area has a small, aging population in an area of prevalent historical mining contamination. Families live in residences on North Main Street at the base of the 60-foot-high slope of the 29-acre, one-million-cubicyard mine tailings pile at the site. An estimated 33.8%9 of Jackson’s community is over age 65 (compared to 16.5% in California and 18.0% nationally), and many of our elderly community members live in care homes adjacent to and nearby the site. Members of the unhoused population camp at the site without authorization. The City of Jackson has prepared a cleanup plan that has been approved by the DTSC to address the mining toxins at the site by capping the tailings, and we need EPA assistance to implement the cleanup plan and mitigate exposure risks and water quality impact from arsenic, mercury, and cyanide left by the large-scale industrial operations related to historical gold mining and ore processing.

2.e. and 2.f. Project Involvement and Project Roles: The City of Jackson will manage the Cleanup Grant 8 https://www.accountability.ca.gov/county/amador/homelessness/ 9 https://www.point2homes.com/US/Neighborhood/CA/JacksonDemographics.html#:~:text=Under%2015:%2015%25%20(757,:%202.5%25%20(126%20residents) DRAFT Page 39 of 85
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and has previously convened a community study group that provided meaningful input and guidance regarding the site’s reuse. The City of Jackson Board of Supervisors has repeatedly expressed its support for site revitalization and recognizes the need for a regional sports hub because local facilities are overwhelmed during tournaments, resulting in neighbor complaints. Representatives of the Amador Trail Stewardship and the Mother Lode Land Trust have attended recent public meetings for the site held by the City and support the proposed public open space and trails. We will continue to work with these groups as well as other interested parties including Mother Load Youth Soccer and Amador County Baseball, neighboring communities including the Rollingwood Estates mobile home park, and organizations representing the adjacent elder care facilities including Common Ground Senior Services and Amador Senior Center.

2.g. Incorporating Community Input: Public interest in Oro de Amador predates the City’s acquisition of the site in 2006. A study group was convened in 2010, and the City prepared a conceptual development plan in 2011 that was presented to the public and to City Council. During development of the cleanup plan, the City hosted public meetings at the City Council Chambers (January 2023) and at the Amador County Board of Supervisors Chambers (June 2023). The meetings were well attended by site neighbors, local residents, and representatives of local organizations including the Amador Trail Stewardship and the Mother Lode Land Trust. The attendees provided valuable input regarding community needs for site revitalization. We visited residences on North Main Street in 2023 to discuss environmental conditions with site neighbors. Based on the community input, we updated the conceptual revitalization plan presented in the Remedial Action Plan.3

Prior to the site investigations in 2023 and 2025, we posted notices in English and Spanish at the site boundaries to describe the work and provide contact information. The DTSC conducted community interviews in 2025. Meeting notices were posted in the local paper, on radio, and on social media, and an online public meeting was held in July 2025 to describe the cleanup plan and ask for public input.

Neighboring residents have provided information regarding historical seepage and slope instability at the site, which prompted the City to pursue and obtain additional State funding for a geotechnical investigation and stability analysis of the slopes.

In September 2025 the Jackson City Council held a public meeting to discuss the cleanup plan and environmental review documents at City council chambers. On September 15, 2025 the DTSC submitted a Community Feedback Report with comments from the community during the public meetings and the resulting modifications to the Remedial Action Plan3 prior to its final approval (December 2025).

The City will continue to inform and engage the community on the site’s cleanup and revitalization with the following outputs/deliverables: (1) Annual community meetings for progress reporting, education, and community input (minimum 4); (2) Fact sheets and other outreach materials for each meeting, with EPA acknowledgement as funding source; (3) Notes from outreach meetings, including contact information for meeting attendees for follow-up consultation with the City and Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP); (4) A minimum of eight newspaper and online media articles; and (5) Routine postings on the City’s website to provide updates regarding the project’s progress.

Meetings are commonly held in person at City Council Chambers or County Board Chambers, and are also held remotely using a web meeting platform to draw in community members who cannot attend in person or prefer to attend virtual meetings. Comments are submitted orally and/or in writing using the provided forms or web chat functions during the meetings, or by email or letter following the meetings.

Public comments and responses are transcribed if necessary, and suggestions from the community pertaining to the site’s revitalization are reviewed and responded to by City staff.

3. TASK DESCRIPTIONS, COST ESTIMATES AND MEASURING PROGRESS

3.a,b,c,d. Proposed Cleanup Plan: The City of Jackson’s Final Remedial Action Plan3 for the Oro de Amador site (November 2025) was approved by the DTSC in December 2025. The City will prepare DRAFT Page 40 of 85
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remedial specifications and a bid package based on the approved cleanup plan for competitive bidding, and will contract for the remedial action. Tasks are summarized below and detailed in Section 9.0 of the Remedial Action Plan.

Remedial Specifications and Bid Package
Civil engineering design: based on the recent topographical survey and slope stability analysis, the City will prepare technical specifications including grading plans and details, drainage plans and details, clean soil cover materials specifications and compaction rates, and an erosion control plan.

Site management elements: specifications for site preparation and permitting, equipment decontamination, surveying and grade control, traffic control, noise control, dust control and community air monitoring, management of contaminated soil, worker health and safety, post-closure operation and maintenance, and post-closure environmental monitoring and reporting.

Remedial Action
Tailings Consolidation: Excavation of isolated tailings deposits, transport within the site, and placement of the tailings at the tailings pile as engineered fill. Post-excavation sampling and analysis to verify that the isolated tailings deposits were removed. Restoration of the excavation areas.

Regrading of the Tailings Pile: Regrading of the tailings pile deck and slopes for stormwater drainage and compaction of the regraded surfaces. Construction of a stormwater collection system, which includes approximately 2,000 feet of drainage ditches, closed-pipe storm water collectors, flared inlets, overside drains, stilling basins and a detention basin.

Capping of the Tailings Pile: In the proposed 12.5-acre recreation facility, placement and compaction of 1 foot of clayey imported soil overlain by 1 foot of predominantly granular imported soil. On the remainder of the tailings pile, placement and compaction of 1 foot of clayey imported soil overlain by 6 inches of predominantly granular material capable of supporting vegetation growth.

Fencing and posting of the 16-acre tailings impoundment area and 4-acre cyanide treatment plant area under a land use covenant to prevent unauthorized entry and unintended recreational exposures.

Quality assurance: including dust monitoring, soil sampling, review of materials, verification of excavation limits, earthwork observation and compaction testing, and regulatory reporting.

3.b,c,d. Tasks/Activities, Implementation, Schedule, and Outputs: The City of Jackson is responsible for management of the cooperative agreement and compliance with the agreement’s terms and conditions, as well as the applicable statutes and regulations. Carl Simpson, City Manager, will oversee the grant and will be responsible for its implementation and compliance. The EPA will not be charged for the City Manager’s administrative oversight because these salary dollars will be contributed by the City. Susan Peters, AICP, will serve as the City’s Project Manager. Ms. Peters has worked on the Oro de Amador site since 1995 as City Planner and community member and has been managing the ECRG grants for the site since 2023. No subawards or participant support costs are expected. The following table describes project tasks/activities, their implementation, anticipated schedule, management, and outputs.

Task/Activity #1: Program Management
b. Project Implementation: Jackson will manage the Cleanup Grant, including preparation of a work plan and eligibility application; solicitation and procurement of Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) and Cleanup Contractor (CC) services based on competitive bids; amendment of the existing DTSC (regulatory) oversight agreement to include cleanup oversight; and ACRES database management and reporting. Staff will schedule and hold regular meetings with EPA and DTSC to review progress under the EPA-approved work plan. Ms. Peters will attend and present at a Brownfields conference upon successful completion of the project. c. Schedule: QEP Procurement months 1-2, CC Procurement months 12-14; Management and reporting months 1-48 d. Task/Activity Lead: City of Jackson e. Outputs: Work plan; eligibility application; amended DTSC oversight agreement; management of QEP and CC contracts and work scopes; 16 quarterly and 4 annual reports with financial status and MBE/WBE utilization; DRAFT Page 41 of 85
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ACRES reporting; monthly progress meetings with EPA; final report and conference presentation.

Task/Activity #2: Quality Control
b. Project Implementation: Jackson will prepare a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and Sampling and Analysis Plan (SAP) for EPA review to address verification sampling and analysis to be performed as part of the cleanup project. Technical assistance will be provided by the QEP. c. Schedule: Months 3-4 d. Task/Activity Lead: City overseeing QEP e. Outputs: One EPA-approved QAPP and SAP.

Task/Activity #3: Remedial Specifications and Bid Package b. Project Implementation: Pursuant to the requirements of the approved Remedial Action Plan, the QEP will prepare a Remedial Design and Implementation Plan (RDIP) for DTSC review and approval. The RDIP will contain remedial specifications related to (1) civil engineering design including topographical survey, results of stability analysis, grading plans and details, drainage plans and details, clean soil cover materials specifications and compaction rates, and erosion control plan; and (2) site management elements addressing site preparation and permitting, equipment decontamination, surveying and grade control, traffic control, noise control, dust control and community air monitoring, management of contaminated soil, worker health and safety, post-closure operation and maintenance, and post-closure environmental monitoring and reporting. The City will prepare a bid package for competitive bidding for the cleanup contract. c. Schedule: Months 3-12 d. Task/Activity Lead: City overseeing QEP e. Outputs: One DTSC-Approved RDIP; Remedial Specifications and Bid Package Task/Activity #4: Site Remediation
b. Project Implementation: CC will perform site remediation pursuant to the cleanup plan and specifications.

Jackson will solicit bids and review cost proposals, administer the cleanup contract, track the cleanup schedule and budget, and implement corrective actions if necessary pursuant to the cleanup contract. QEP will perform quality assurance during site remediation and will prepare a final report for regulatory review. c. Schedule: Months 15-40 d. Task/Activity Lead: City overseeing CC/QEP e. Outputs: Cleanup completion report; DTSC regulatory certification of site cleanup; execution of long-term operation and maintenance agreement with the DTSC.

Task/Activity #5: Community Engagement
b. Project Implementation: Jackson and QEP will prepare a Community Involvement Plan to outline how the community will be engaged throughout the cleanup project. Jackson will advertise, schedule and host public meetings at least annually to describe the EPA funding and project progress, and to solicit input on post-cleanup site revitalization. All outreach will recognize US EPA support for Brownfields successes in Jackson and Amador County.
c. Schedule: Months 3-48 d. Task/Activity Lead: City of Jackson e. Outputs: Community Involvement Plan, press releases, advertisements, agenda, presentation slides, community comments and contact lists.

3.f. Cost Estimates: The proposed budget for the EPA Cleanup Grant is presented below. The cost estimates are detailed in the approved Remedial Action Plan available on the DTSC EnviroStor database.3 Budget Categories
Project Tasks
Total
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Program Management1 Quality Control Remedial Specifications /Bid Package Site Remediation Community Engagement7 Direct Costs Personnel2 $ 54,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 8,200 $ 62,200 Fringe Benefits2 $ 27,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,100 $ 31,100
Travel3 $ 1,500 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 1,500
Equipment4 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Supplies4 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 800 $ 800
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Contractual (QEP)5 $ - $ 12,000 $ 144,000 $ - $ - $ 156,000 Construction (CC)5 $ - $ - $ - $ 6,994,976 $ - $ 3,597,900 Other (State Fees)5 $ - $ - $ - $ 150,000 $ - $ 150,000 Other (Conference Registration) $ 500 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 500 Total Direct Costs $ 83,000 $ 12,000 $ 144,000 $ 6,009,813 $ 13,100 $ 4,000,000 Indirect Costs $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Total Federal Budget6 $ 83,000 $ 12,000 $ 144,000 $ 6,009,813 $ 13,100 $ 4,000,000 1 Staff costs are estimated using labor rates. Fringe benefits are estimated at 50% of personnel costs. 2 Program management costs (direct only) for the applicant are approximately 2.3% of the total EPA-requested funds. 3 Includes travel and lodging for Jackson’s Project Manager to one Brownfields-related conference to present the program findings. 4 Equipment costs are not part of the Cleanup Grant budget. Supplies are public outreach materials for four in-person meetings. 5 Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP), Cleanup Contractor (CC), and State Regulatory Fees are detailed in the Remedial Action Plan. 6 Total Federal Budget = Total Direct Costs + Indirect Costs

3.g. Plan to Measure and Evaluate Environmental Progress and Results: Jackson will meet with the EPA on a monthly basis to report progress and requires regular progress reports from all QEPs and CCs. ACRES is used to track outputs, and the City’s accounting software package is used to track finances. The outputs and outcomes below are tracked in ACRES and on a master tracking sheet and are reported to the EPA through monthly meetings and quarterly and annual reports. Monthly and quarterly reporting ensures milestones, benchmarks and deadlines are being met. For unforeseen conditions, Jackson will address project performance and explain scheduling and corrective action. Outcomes are also reported to the public via meetings and press releases. The status of leveraging other critical funding and strides towards redevelopment are reported each month to City Council.

Measurable Outputs
Program
Management
Work plan; eligibility application; amended DTSC oversight agreement; management of QEP and CC contracts and work scopes; 16 quarterly and 4 annual reports with financial status and MBE/WBE utilization; ACRES reporting; monthly progress meetings with EPA; final report and conference presentation.

Quality Control One EPA-approved QAPP and SAP.

Remedial
Specifications
One DTSC-Approved RDIP; Remedial Specifications and Bid Package Remedial Action Cleanup completion report; DTSC regulatory certification of site cleanup; execution of longterm operation and maintenance agreement with the DTSC.

Community
Engagement
Community Involvement Plan, press releases, advertisements, agenda, presentation slides, community comments and contact lists from at least four public meetings.

Overall Results and Outcomes
Site
Cleanup
Consolidation and capping of the tailings pile, and fencing of the tailings impoundment and cyanide treatment plant, will mitigate toxic exposures and water quality threats.

Temporary
and
Permanent
Jobs
Site cleanup and revitalization is expected to create 30 temporary construction jobs. Facility operation and maintenance is expected to create 2 permanent operation and maintenance jobs for the community.

Community
Recreation
Hub
12 acres of playing fields including artificial turf fields, public parking with solar shade structures, raised-bed plantings, a snack shed and restroom facility with on-site sewage disposal, lighting, and underground utilities (water and electrical).We expect that the recreation hub will be visited by 500 people per day on average and will relieve pressure and community concerns regarding other local sports facilities that are undersized for tournament events.

Community
Open
Space
Preserve
120 acres of blue oak woodland with a 4-mile public trail system for non-motorized use and public trailhead parking with a solar shade structure, providing connectivity between downtown Jackson and the Mother Lode Land Trust trail network to the north.

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Brighfields
Renewable
Energy
Solar energy installation at the former cyanide treatment plant on the ridge in the center of the site will power the recreation center and provide additional renewable energy to Jackson.

4. PROGRAMMATIC CAPABILITY AND PAST PERFORMANCE

4.a. and 4.b. Organizational Structure and Description of Key Staff: The Cleanup Grant will be managed under the oversight of Jackson's City Manager, Carl Simpson, by Susan Peters, AICP, who previously served as the City Planner and has long been a proponent of the site’s cleanup and redevelopment. Ms.

Peters prepared a CEQA Initial Study for the site and updated the CEQA document for the cleanup plan that has recently been approved. Ms. Peters meets regularly with the consultant team and the lead regulatory agency, DTSC, who awarded the City additional ECRG funding for tailings delineation, geotechnical investigation, and stability analysis, which are currently being performed to support the cleanup.

Jackson staff will administer this grant through its Planning Department. Susan Peters, AICP, has 30 years of experience in community development and with local government. Ms. Peters will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the grant. She has successfully implemented Jackson’s 2022 ECRG Grant for the site. She will be assisted in the financial tracking and compliance related to this grant by Delacy Blankenship, Senior Accountant, who has been with Jackson since 2014 and performs financial tracking and reporting on the ECRG grant as well as other recent grant programs. The project is overseen by Carl Simpson, City Manager, who has been with Jackson for two years and involved with local government for 24 years. Mr. Simpson is responsible for long-term planning within the Target Area and has managed Jackson’s recent CDBG, first time homebuyer, transportation grants, and $62 million WIFIA loan for water infrastructure. Together, Mr. Simpson and Ms. Blankenship will support Ms. Peters with program management.

4.c. Acquiring Additional Resources: If additional resources are needed outside of Jackson’s Planning Department, contracted QEP services, cleanup contractors, contracted DTSC services, and partner organization expertise, Jackson will notify the EPA Project Officer and use EPA procurement guidelines.

The City already has a procurement process that is compliant with 2 CFR Parts 200 and 1500 and 40 CFR Part 33. Solicitations will be published locally and advertised to the Amador County contractor’s list to encourage local workforce participation.

4.e. Past Performance and Accomplishments (Has Not Received an EPA Brownfields Grant but Has Received Other Assistance, 4.d not applicable):
(1) Purpose and Accomplishments: Jackson has successfully implemented a California ECRG grant for the site, which lead to additional funding as an amendment to the grant. The City routinely administers Federal and State grant funding as part of its annual budget. (2) Compliance with Grant Requirements: The ECRG project and other grant projects were compliant with the grant terms throughout the projects and were completed within the original grant time frame, except for no-cost schedule amendments. All grant funds have been spent on the scope of work outlined in the previous grant agreements. The City has been diligent in meeting all grant reporting requirements, including financial and progress reporting of all required submittals, quarterly and annual progress reports.

The City of Jackson anticipates that all grant funds in the proposed FY26 Cleanup Grant will be expended in the specified 48-month period of performance because (1) the cleanup is can be comfortably completed within this time, (2) the regulatory cleanup agreements is in place with the DTSC will be amended early, and (3) we have a clear path forward and an approved cleanup plan that is supported by our community.

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SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
March 6, 2024
Ms. Yvonne Kimball, City Manager
City of Jackson
33 Broadway
Jackson, California 95642
[email protected]

DTSC DETERMINATION OF ADEQUACY - DRAFT FINAL REMEDIAL ACTION PLAN AND

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS, ORO DE AMADOR PROPERTY, BETWEEN NORTH MAIN STREET AND NEW YORK RANCH ROAD IN JACKSON, CALIFORNIA 95642 (SITE CODE:
102258 & VCA DOCKET NO. HSA-VCA 14/15/093)
Dear Ms. Kimball:

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) has reviewed the Draft Final Remedial Action Plan (Draft Final RAP), prepared by Geocon Consultants, Inc. (Geocon), for the 160- acre Oro de Amador property located between North Main Street and New York Ranch Road in Jackson, California (Site). The Draft Final RAP, dated February 7, 2024, also contains responses to comments (RTCs); both of which were received by DTSC via email on February 8, 2024. The Draft Final RAP was prepared pursuant to an initial Voluntary Cleanup Agreement dated March 26, 2015 (Docket No. HSA-VCA 14/15/093) between the DTSC and the City. The investigation and cleanup project taking place at the Site has been partially funded by Equitable Community Revitalization Grant (ECRG) number 2022-00962 dated July 7, 2022 which was awarded to the City of Jackson (City) by DTSC and expires on July 6, 2024.

The Site includes a former mine (Kennedy Mine) and related mining features, such as a tailings impoundment (lakebed area), tailings processing structures and storage, a tailings dam, and a former cyanide treatment plant. Primary contaminants of concern (COCs) include arsenic, lead, mercury, iron, manganese, thallium, and cyanide in soil and groundwater. The Site is bordered by residential land use, a church, parks, schools, and an assisted living facility, as well as commercial land use.

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Currently, the Site is used as pastureland and is closed to public access due to contamination related to the former onsite mining operations. According to the City, the Site is to be zoned as recreational/open space. Proposed Site revitalization includes cleanup of the mining impacts and development of a regional sports facility, including sports fields and public open space, paved access roads and parking, and amenities to support regional sporting events.

The purpose of the Draft Final RAP is to evaluate remedial alternatives and select remedial measures that effectively reduce the human health risks and water quality risks associated with mine tailings that have contaminated soil and water at the Site. The following remedial alternatives were evaluated in the Draft FINAL RAP: no action, onsite consolidation under Land Use Controls, and offsite disposal. Of these alternatives, the proposed remedial action includes waste capping, land use restriction, and controlled reuse for public open space, sports, and recreation.

DTSC performed a preliminary review of the initial Draft RAP (Geocon, August 30, 2023) and had several initial technical comments (DTSC Review/Comment Letters dated November 10, 2023 and December 12, 2023) which needed to be addressed prior to the subsequent and final review of the document. Comments made in DTSC’s Letters on the initial Draft RAP are summarized in Section 1.5.2 of the Draft Final RAP.

Next Steps:

DTSC has reviewed the February 7, 2024 Draft Final RAP and associated RTCs (included as Section 1.5.2 of the Draft Final RAP). Apart from a few outstanding comments issued by DTSC’s Human and Ecological Risk Office (HERO), DTSC’s Geologic Services Branch (GSB), HERO-Ecological Risk Assessment (ERAS), and Engineering and Special Projects Office find that all comments provided to Geocon by DTSC have been satisfactorily addressed and incorporated into the Draft Final RAP.

Please review the attached email with outstanding comments from HERO (refer to Comments from December 2023 HERO Memo - Comment 13 and New Comments 1-3).

Revise the document as final Draft (with signatures and professional stamps), and re-submit the RAP to DTSC along with an email response to HERO’s outstanding comments. Upon receipt of the RAP, the document will be considered adequate to be released for public review.

A Community Update will be distributed to the Site’s mailing list and a Public Notice will be published in a local newspaper of general circulation for a formal 30-day public comment period on the Draft RAP. The City will send the Draft RAP, Community Profile, and Community Update to the designated information repositories for public access at the start of the public comment period. The public comment period for the Draft RAP will likely DRAFT Page 47 of 85
Ms. Yvonne Kimball
March 6, 2024

commence in late March/ early April 2024. DTSC will host an online community update meeting during the comment period to provide an overview of the RAP.

DTSC will place a copy of the Draft RAP, Community Profile, and Community Update in the DTSC Cypress Office File Room and electronically on DTSC’s EnviroStor website for public access at the start of the public comment period. After the formal public comment period ends, DTSC will consider all comments received prior to modifying and/or approving the final RAP. The final RAP may be implemented after it is approved by DTSC.

DTSC appreciates the cooperation of the City and Geocon to ensure current and future protection of human health and the environment. If you have any questions, require additional clarification, or would like to schedule a meeting/call to discuss this letter, please contact me via e-mail at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Meghan Hearne
Project Manager/Unit Chief
Office of Brownfields, Project Manager Unit
Peer reviewed by: Ms. Sarah Larese
Senior Environmental Scientist
Enclosures (4): DTSC Project Team Comments
GSB email, dated February 10, 2024
HERO email, dated March 4, 2024
ESPO email, dated February 13, 2024
HERO-ERAS email, dated February 9, 2024
cc: via e-mail
Mr. Jason Muir, P.E., G.E.

Senior Engineer
Geocon Consultants, Inc.
[email protected]
Ms. Natasha DiPietro, P.G.

Senior Engineering Geologist
Geological Services Branch
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https://dtsc.ca.gov/

SENT VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Draft Cleanup Plan Community Feedback Report
Response to Comments Document
Draft Remedial Action Plan
Oro de Amador Property
Between North Main Street and New York Ranch Road
Jackson, California, 95642
On June 27, 2025, the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) launched the public comment period for the draft Remedial Action Plan (draft Cleanup Plan) for the Oro De Amador Property (Site) located between North Main Street and New York Ranch Road in Jackson. The public comment period lasted 35 days. Community members were invited to provide formal comments and feedback on the proposed Cleanup Plan.

We would like to thank everyone who took the time out of their busy schedules to review the information about the cleanup of this Site. We value the feedback, and we appreciate the involvement. This Response to Comments shares information about our engagement process, the comments received, and DTSC’s responses.

Section 1: How DTSC Shared Information on the Cleanup

1. A Community Update announcing the public comment period was mailed to businesses and residences located within a quarter mile of the Site, to key contacts including local elected officials, and to the DTSC mandatory mailing list.

2. A Public Notice announcing the public comment period, was published in the Ledger Dispatch on June 27, 2025.

3. The draft Cleanup Plan and other related project documents were available electronically on DTSC’s EnviroStor database, and for in-person review at both the DTSC Sacramento Regional Office (Cal Center) and the Amador County Public Library.

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The public comment period began on June 27, 2025 and ended on July 31, 2025. A public meeting was held via Zoom on July 15, 2025.

Section 2: How the Community Responded
DTSC received 9 public comments via our online public comment portal, email, and/or post mail. The comments received and our responses are listed below. There were some community concerns about safety measures during the cleanup and preventing exposure of contamination to nearby residents. Several community members also had concerns about the potential reuse and the City of Jackson’s conceptual redevelopment plan for the Site after the cleanup.

Section 3: How DTSC Will Modify the Draft Cleanup Plan Based on the Input Received
Based on the public comments we received, we will update the draft Cleanup Plan as follows:

1. The project schedule, including milestones and anticipated cleanup dates, will be updated in the draft Cleanup Plan.

2. A Community Considerations in Cleanup (C3) summary section will be added to the beginning (Executive Summary) of the draft Cleanup Plan. The purpose of the C3 summary section is to discuss aspects of the cleanup that the surrounding community may be most concerned with and to ensure the draft Cleanup Plan provides clear information on the areas where there were questions or concerns.

The information in the C3 summary section will summarize information that is already presented in the draft Cleanup Plan; however, the C3 summary section will be added to ensure that community members can easily access the information.

The C3 summary section will answer key questions that may be of interest to community members, such as
a. Why is the cleanup necessary?
b. How will people be protected during the cleanup?
c. What will happen in my neighborhood during and after the cleanup? i. How long will the cleanup take?
ii. When will the cleanup occur?
d. How can a community member stay informed about the cleanup? e. Is my drinking water safe?
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f. Is the air safe to breathe?
g. Can I eat the fruit and vegetables grown at my home? h. Who can I contact if I have a concern?
In addition, based on the comments we received, the C3 summary section will also clarify the following:
• The City of Jackson (the City):
(a) has jurisdiction over local drinking water.
(b) is responsible for assessing potential impacts associated with noise. (c) is responsible for assessing potential impacts to wildlife related to the development.
(d) should be contacted regarding existing Site uses, including the cattle grazing operations, and potential future Site uses.

The contact information for the City’s Land Use Planner is Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant, [email protected], (209) 223-1646.

Section 4: Answers and Responses to Questions and Comments In this section, we have responded to each of the individual comments or concerns that were shared with us. Some of this information is repetitive, but such language is required to best respond to each commenter.

Public Comment 1:

Hello, I am entering my public comment for the Oro De Amador, Jackson, CA clean up.

I would like to be informed about the measures being taken to assess the levels of heavy metals in the local water systems, how residents will be informed and what action will be taken if levels of lead are present. I am very concerned about water quality, especially for families with children.

Will water testing kits be made available for people to test the water in their homes? Will residents be given vouchers for bottled water if contaminant levels rise due to the shifting of contaminated soil, which will inevitably lead to sedimentation in the water? Thank you.

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DTSC Response to Public Comment 1:

Thank you for your comment and questions regarding this project in your neighborhood. We appreciate you taking the time to share your concerns with us.

Our most important goal is to make the Site safer for human health and the environment. Please note that DTSC’s jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. The City of Jackson (the City) has jurisdiction over local drinking water.

Although the mine tailings at the Oro De Amador Site have degraded the quality of the shallow groundwater underlying the Site, the shallow groundwater beneath the Site is not used as a source of local drinking water. As indicated in the draft Cleanup Plan: “No uses of groundwater, groundwater seeps, or surface water immediately downgradient of the Tailings Pile are known. Groundwater resources will not likely be developed as a future potable water source because drinking water is supplied by the City of Jackson through the Amador Water Agency.”
According to the City’s Public Works Division website: “The City purchases treated water from the Amador Water Agency (AWA). All water purchased from AWA comes directly from the Mokelumne River.” Test results for the treated municipal drinking water are available from the City and more information on the drinking water can be found at: https://amadorwater.org/water-quality/. For additional questions related to drinking water, please contact the City at: [email protected].

Public Comment 2:

RE: Public Comment for Proposed Environmental Draft Cleanup Plan at Oro De Amador, Jackson, CA
I have briefly reviewed the draft Remedial Action Plan available at the Amador County Library.

The plan states awareness to mitigate toxic dust by dampening the soil and some monitoring of air quality for the workers. How will monitoring be done that impacts the neighboring residents and wildlife?
The plan states that there is concern about the noise but I did not find any resolution to control it. How much over the City's allowable decibel level and length of exposure time will the equipment cause?
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The removal of vegetation and excavation processes will inevitably displace an unknown amount of wildlife. My home is one of many that adjoins the "Background Area”. I am visited by birds, deer, squirrels, skunks, raccoons, turkeys, foxes, and the occasional mountain lion but none have moved in yet. What is the plan to control where that wildlife ends up after their homes are destroyed?
My home is situated in a natural echo chamber as is the town of Jackson. One of the reasons I chose to live here was it's mostly quiet and no one lives behind me. The contaminated soil should have been removed immediately after it was discovered. I've been here over fifteen years and only heard there was a problem a few years ago with no plans to change it. When would this work commence? How long is the project's anticipated duration? Should I sell now and move so what time I have left in this world is not spent going insane due to noise and air pollution?
I understand that the City wants to be able to reuse the property but at what cost to those that already reside here and pay taxes for it as is. I don't want a public recreational sports field behind by home. There would never be peace and quiet and hearing birdsong all day ever again.

Please answer my questions honestly and with real solutions.

1. When will the project commence?

2. How long is the duration of the project?

3. How will residential air quality be monitored and corrected if necessary?

4. Has the equipment to be used been tested for decibel level in that area and what is its maximum exposure time to residents living on adjoining property?

5. How will wildlife displacement be addressed? Will it be spreading toxic material? Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and ask questions regarding this project.

Attachments:

Decibel level information-City of Jackson Title 17 Article III Chapter 17.44 Noise Decibel Level Comparison Chart and Noise Level Maximum Exposure Time DRAFT Page 53 of 85
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DTSC Response to Public Comment 2:

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments and questions regarding this project in your neighborhood. We understand your concerns about the impacts that the cleanup may have on your neighborhood, as well as concerns regarding the potential redevelopment and future use of the Site. Please note that DTSC’s jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Site. Our ultimate goal is to protect human health and the environment, including your neighborhood. The City of Jackson (the City) is responsible for potential redevelopment and future Site uses.

We estimate the cleanup will begin the Summer of 2026 and last about four to five months. Safety measures will be in place to keep the neighborhood safe during the cleanup. These safety measures will be further described in a Remedial Design and Implementation Plan (RDIP), Dust Mitigation Plan (DMP), and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP), all of which DTSC will review, approve, and implement during the cleanup. The RDIP will contain technical/operational plans, and engineering designs for implementation of the draft Cleanup Plan. The RDIP will also include information on noise control during the cleanup. The DMP will describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions during soil activities and dust monitoring to be performed. The CAMP will describe air monitoring protocols that must be performed during soil cleanup activities when fugitive dust emissions could be released. The RDIP, CAMP, and DMP will all be available for public access in DTSC’s EnviroStor database, once the documents are approved as final by DTSC and prior to implementation of the cleanup.

As described in the draft Cleanup Plan, watering the soil to reduce airborne dust and real-time dust monitoring will be performed to ensure safety measures are effective. The DMP will describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions during soil disturbing activities and dust monitoring in accordance with Amador Air District Rule 218. The CAMP will describe air monitoring protocols that must be performed during soil cleanup. The protocols focus on perimeter air monitoring to verify protection of the community and ensure that Site workers react quickly to make appropriate changes to dust control measures, as needed.

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to generate short-term increases in noise; however, based upon historic experience with construction-related traffic and noise, the City does not anticipate offsite objectionable noise levels to be associated with this project. In addition, the City has established quiet hours and a noise ordinance in place to address excessive/ disturbing noise including construction noise restrictions. In accordance with the City’s noise ordinance, all Site work will be completed between the hours of 7am and 9pm on any day except Sunday, and between 9am and 6pm on Sunday.

As indicated in the draft Cleanup Plan, of the 160 acres, approximately 37 acres will be remediated as follows: excavation of isolated tailings deposits (about 7.9 acres) and placement of the deposits at the Tailings Pile (about 29 acres) which will then be graded and capped. The following areas (about 123 acres) of the Site will not be disturbed during the cleanup:
• annual grassland and blue oak woodland areas
• the naturally mineralized sheer zone (including the Cyanide Process Area) • the marshy wetland that is seasonally inundated (Lakebed Area) As a state agency, our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources. This cleanup is an example of how we contribute to a cleaner environment; in this cleanup we will make sure that that land is safe to be used as open space, a recreational park, and hiking/biking trails. Note that our jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. The City is responsible for assessing potential impacts to wildlife related to the development.

Potential impacts to biological resources were analyzed in the City’s IS/MND. The IS/MND made the following determination: The areas of the Site to be impacted by the draft Cleanup Plan are those with the greatest concentrations of arsenic which is predominately in the Tailings Pile area. This area of the Site is virtually void of vegetation with the exception of sparse, non-native grasses. Because the Tailing Pile is located predominantly in non-vegetative areas, and those areas with existing vegetation are to be avoided by direct development, there is no anticipated impact to species identified as candidate, sensitive, or special status, riparian habitat, or protected wetlands.

For questions regarding noise, impacts to wildlife and for information related to future Site uses, please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

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The City encourages residents to report wildlife issues to the Jackson Police Department. They will initially handle calls related to wildlife and may potentially request assistance from the Amador County Animal Control.

Public Comment 3:

The toxic levels of arsenic, cyanide, mercury, lead, and other dangerous toxins are way too high at the Oro de Amador Site. Any attempt to clean up the Site will disturb the contaminated soil, releasing dust and vapors into the air. The resulting damage from the fallout to the residents living near this site will be devastating. Thousands of people live and work within 3 miles of the Oro de Amador site. I live at the Kennedy Meadows Apartments, which is directly adjacent to the site on the east. The toxic levels in the soil of residences near the mine, including the Mesa de Oro and Gold Quartz subdivisions have levels of arsenic exceeding 500 ppm.

I do realize the serious necessity to clean up the toxic Oro de Amador Site. However, the end does not justify the means. Something must be done to protect the people in Jackson.

Historically, cleanup of sites like the Oro de Amador Site take 10 years or more. So temporary relocation is not an option.

Questions:
• What is being done to protect the people near the cleanup Site? • The proposal says in the Draft Cleanup Plan that the DTSC has conducted an independent analysis of the potential environmental impacts associated with the cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. It says that the NOTICE OF DETERMINATION

OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT WILL BE FILED AFTER THE DRAFT CLEANUP PLAN IS APPROVED! The Notice of Determination should have been part of proposal and made public before the approval. Why are they hiding it until after?
• Is the DTSC going to be a part of the cleanup of the mine? Will they be monitoring and stay involved with the project?
• Who owns the cattle that have been grazing on this contaminated land? What is done with the meat from the cattle?
• Why would anyone want to turn a toxic site into a recreational facility for families to play at?
• What are the acceptable levels of arsenic, mercury, lead and cyanide for children to play two feet above?
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• Arsenic: Chronic exposure is linked to skin lesions, cancers (skin, lung, bladder), cardiovascular disease, neurological impairments (especially in children), and developmental problems.
• Mercury: Exposure can harm the nervous system, kidneys, and liver, potentially leading to tremors, irritability, memory loss, and in severe cases, even death. • Lead: Even low levels can cause irreversible brain damage, especially in children, leading to reduced IQ, behavioral problems, learning difficulties, and other issues like anemia, hypertension, and kidney damage. Adults can also experience high blood pressure, joint pain, memory difficulties, and reproductive problems. •Cyanide: High-level exposure can cause headache, weakness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, loss of consciousness, and even death. Survivors may experience long-term heart, brain, and nerve damage.

DTSC Response to Public Comment 3:

Thank you for your comments and for providing your input on this project in your neighborhood. We appreciate you taking the time to share these questions and concerns with us. Most importantly, we want to protect your community and make the Site safer for human health and the environment. Strict safety measures will be in place to keep the neighborhood safe during the cleanup. These safety measures will further be described in a Dust Mitigation Plan (DMP) and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP), which will be reviewed and approved by DTSC and implemented during the cleanup. The DMP will describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions during soil activities and dust monitoring to be performed.

The CAMP will describe air monitoring protocols that must be performed during soil cleanup activities when fugitive dust emissions could be released. Please see DTSC Response to Public Comment 2 above for more details on the safety measures that will be implemented during the cleanup.

The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a statute that requires State and local agencies to identify the significant environmental impacts of their actions and to avoid or mitigate those impacts, if feasible. CEQA documents are submitted to the State Clearinghouse within the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation for other State agencies and members of the public to review. As described in the draft Cleanup Plan, the City of Jackson (City) is the Lead Agency under CEQA, and they prepared the Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to evaluate environmental impacts that may result from project activities.

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DTSC, as a Responsible Agency under CEQA, worked with the City to ensure that the activities described in the draft Cleanup Plan were analyzed in the IS/MND.

The independent analysis was documented in the draft IS/MND, which was available for public review from June 27 through July 31, 2025. The IS/MND remains available at DTSC’s EnviroStor website. The Notice of Determination is the final document filed under CEQA for an IS/MND. It is defined as a brief notice that is filed by a public agency after it approves or determines to carry out a project which is subject to the requirements of CEQA. The Notice of Determination must include a project’s name, description, and location. For an IS/MND, it must also state that it was determined that the project activities will not have any significant effects on the environment. It does not contain any new information not previously included in the IS/MND. The Notice of Determination cannot be filed prior to the approval of these documents and must be filed after the project is approved, in accordance with the CEQA statue. Filing the Notice of Determination starts a 30-day challenge period.

Both the City and DTSC are required to file a Notice of Determination for their respective projects at the State Clearinghouse.

Kennedy Mine is not located on the Oro de Amador Site (it is located about one-half mile northwest of the Oro de Amador Site). According to the Historic Kennedy Gold Mine website, “the Kennedy Gold Mine is a non-profit 501(c)3 museum, a California Historical Landmark, and is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as the principal part of the Kennedy Mine Historic District.” The Kennedy Mine Foundation is the owner of the Kennedy Mine property and “was established in 1996 with the purpose of preserving the Kennedy Mine and its property for its historical significance and wildlife habitat.”
During the operation of the Kennedy Mine, mine tailings were transported via a system of 68-foot-diameter wheels to the Oro de Amador Site which was then used to store, process and dispose of the mine tailings. DTSC’s jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site.

As described in the draft Cleanup Plan, the Oro de Amador Site is currently fenced and restricted to the public due to the historical mining uses and the presence of mine tailing contaminants (heavy metals and cyanide) at the Site. Cleanup is required to allow the public safe access to the Site. Revitalization will allow the public to enjoy the Site, and the cleanup will result in the community benefiting from a cleaner environment, and safe, recreational amenities at the Site.

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Although contaminated soil will be left in place at the Site (in the Tailings Pile) at levels that exceed unrestricted land use standards, the metals identified in soil are not volatile, nor mobile in soil, and a protective engineered cap (consisting of clean fill soil) will be placed over contaminated soil that remains in the Tailings Pile. The cap will serve as a physical barrier to mitigate potential exposure to the contaminated soil and will ensure that the contaminants will not pass through the cap. The cap will provide protection to the visitors and users of the Site, ensuring they will not be able to access the contaminated soil remaining in the Tailings Pile (beneath the cap).

The engineered cap will be monitored and maintained to protect the integrity of the selected cleanup alternative. DTSC is the regulatory agency that will oversee the operation and maintenance (O&M) associated with the engineered cap. A Land Use Covenant (LUC) will be prepared by DTSC for the Site so that the capped soil will not be disturbed without DTSC written approval. In addition to a LUC, an O&M Plan will be prepared and implemented. The O&M Plan will detail requirements for the long-term management of contaminated soil left in place at the Site, as well as the maintenance requirements for the overlying cap. The O&M Plan will include criteria for when periodic maintenance will be performed, plus requirements to perform annual inspections and Five-Year Reviews.

As a state agency, our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources. This cleanup is an example of how we contribute to a cleaner environment. In this cleanup we will make sure that that land is safe to be used as open space, a recreational park, and hiking/biking trails.

Note that our jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. For information related to existing uses, including the cattle grazing operations, and potential redevelopment/future Site uses, please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

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Public Comment 4:

Hello, I would like to place a comment on the proposed cleanup of Oro De Amador in Jackson, CA. I currently live at the intersection of Highway 88 and Highway 49 in Martell and would be in range of any cleanup of debris. I would like to register my disagreement with this plan as it may cause the health of many people in the area, including my family, to be affected. I have not heard of anyone being affected by the heavy metals or cyanide that are currently in the undisrupted soil, so why take the risk of disrupting them? DTSC Response to Public Comment 4:

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments regarding this project in your neighborhood. We understand your concerns and the impacts that you may experience during the cleanup. Making the Site safer for human health and the environment is our ultimate goal.

As described in the draft Cleanup Plan, the Oro de Amador Site is currently fenced and restricted to the public due to the historical mining uses and the presence of mine tailing contaminants (heavy metals and cyanide) at the Site. Cleanup is required to allow the public safe access to the Site. Revitalization will allow the public to enjoy the Site, and the cleanup will result in the community benefiting from a cleaner environment, and safe, recreational amenities at the Site.

As a state agency, our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources. This cleanup is an example of how we contribute to a cleaner environment. In this cleanup we will make sure that that land is safe to be used as open space, a recreational park, and hiking/biking trails.

Strict safety measures will be in place to keep the neighborhood safe during the cleanup. These safety measures will further be described in a Dust Mitigation Plan (DMP) and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP), which will be reviewed and approved by DTSC and implemented during the cleanup. The DMP will describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions during soil activities and dust monitoring to be performed. The CAMP will describe air monitoring protocols that must be performed during soil cleanup activities when fugitive dust emissions could be released. Please see DTSC Response to Public Comment 2 above for more details on the safety measures that will be implemented during the cleanup.

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Public Comment 5:

We are writing to raise awareness about a critical issue related to the proposed management and cleanup of the Oro de Amador property in Jackson, CA and to offer insight into an environmentally sustainable remediation method using hyperaccumulator plants. Mine tailings, the residual materials left after ore processing, often contain heavy metals and toxic substances such as arsenic, lead, and mercury. These contaminants pose long-term risks to human health and the environment if not properly managed.

Cleanup of these sites can be done by excavating contaminated soils as outlined in the proposed plan, or perhaps a more ecological and safer method for the residents in the community would be the use hyperaccumulators.

One promising method for addressing this contamination is phytoremediation, specifically through the use of hyperaccumulators—plants that naturally take up and concentrate heavy metals from the soil into their biomass. Over time, these plants can significantly reduce the concentration of toxic metals in the surface soils without the need for intrusive mechanical methods. This strategy is cost-effective, non-invasive, and well-suited to lowrisk, long-term cleanup of contaminated sites.

However, it's important to note that disturbing contaminated soils—whether through excavation, grading, or other mechanical activities—can increase the risk of exposing residents to hazardous dust and leachate. Once airborne or mobilized by wind and water, these contaminants can travel beyond the tailings site, posing a serious health threat to nearby communities. This is especially concerning in residential areas near abandoned or inactive mining sites, where exposure pathways include inhalation of dust, ingestion of soil, or contamination of water sources.

In addition to the public health risks, heavy equipment use and major soil disturbance would irreversibly damage the viewshed of this historic Site, undermining its scenic and cultural value. The visual integrity of the landscape—marked by its undisturbed tailings, surrounding hillsides, and mining-era relics—is a vital part of the area’s heritage. Coming into Jackson going south on Hwy 49, the iconic viewshed of the Kennedy mine and impounding dams and the majestic Butte Mountain is an important part of the historical beauty of our town and community. The proposed development of ballfields, tennis courts, paved parking, and solar arrays, would completely alter the viewshed and ruin the beautiful picturesque town of Jackson. We are all in favor of cleaning up the Site to make it publicly available but instead of placing ballfields on this Site, put in walking/hiking trails that can increase outdoor recreation while not altering the beauty of this scenic byway.

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Preserving this unique visual character is not only important for honoring our past, but also for maintaining the area's appeal for tourism, education, and local pride.

To protect public health and ensure responsible land stewardship, we urge decisionmakers and property owners to consider the following:
• Avoid unnecessary soil disturbance in areas known to contain mine tailings or elevated heavy metal levels.
• Utilize phytoremediation with hyperaccumulators as a low-impact, community-safe cleanup alternative.
• Conduct thorough environmental assessments before initiating any land development or excavation in historically mined areas.

With careful planning and the adoption of green remediation strategies like hyperaccumulator planting, we can move toward restoring these contaminated lands while minimizing risk to public health and preserving the Site’s historic and visual integrity. This lower input method would not only cleanup the Site, but would minimize disturbance and preserve the beauty of the town. We would encourage the City to look at alternative sites for sports fields where remediation is not necessary. There are some amazing locations in the town of Jackson where a sports complex would complement existing land use including the St Sava sports complex, or the property owned by the County of Amador adjacent to the Argonaut High School.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. We would be happy to provide additional information or resources to support community efforts in addressing this issue safely and sustainably.

DTSC Response to Public Comment 5:

Thank you for taking the time to provide your input. We appreciate your support and interest in the environmental cleanup. Thorough assessment has been conducted at the Site. Mining contamination at the Site has been investigated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the City, DTSC, and private parties for the past three decades, from the early 1990s through 2025. Extensive environmental assessments and investigations have included the collection and analysis of hundreds of samples from throughout the Site. The draft Cleanup Plan includes figures showing the distribution of contaminants across the Site, and we are confident that the distribution of contamination has been adequately determined for remedial decision-making.

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As indicated in the draft Cleanup Plan, under the preferred remedial alternative (Onsite Consolidation Under Land Use Controls), isolated mine tailings deposits throughout the Site are the only areas that will be excavated, then transported within the Site and placed within the Tailings Pile. It is anticipated that about 7.9 acres of the Site are impacted with isolated mine tailings deposits, and approximately 13,904 cubic yards of isolated mine tailings deposits will be removed from these areas and consolidated into the Tailings Pile. Following consolidation, the Tailings Pile and surrounding area will be graded to direct surface water runoff away from the Tailings Pile. Drainage infrastructure (such as berms, ditches, overside drains, and detention ponds) will be constructed. The Tailings Pile will be capped with clean fill soil. The preferred remedial alternative is intended to reduce the potential for routine contact with waste having elevated metals concentrations and to reduce the potential for leaching and erosion of tailings. ‘Onsite Consolidation Under Land Use Controls’ is the preferred remedial alternative because this option is protective of human health and the environment while mitigating the cost, timeliness, traffic impacts and greenhouse gas impacts associated with offsite disposal.

We appreciate your knowledge/insight regarding the use of phytoremediation, specifically through hyperaccumulators, as a cleanup method. DTSC is familiar with this type of remediation which, over time, can reduce the concentration of metals in the surface soils. Although phytoremediation cleanups may cause less disturbance to the Site or surrounding community, initial work may involve grading or tilling of the soil with earth-moving equipment, and backhoes may be needed to plant trees and large shrubs. In addition, phytoremediation works best where contaminant levels are low because high concentrations may limit plant growth and can take too long to clean up. It can take several years (even decades) to clean up a property using phytoremediation. The cleanup time using phytoremediation will take longer when:
• Contaminant concentrations are high,
• the contaminated area is large or deep,
• plants that have a long growing time are used, and
• the growing season is short.

As indicated in the draft Cleanup Plan, DTSC agrees that a longer-term remedial measure could be considered, specifically in areas where public access is planned to be restricted (such as the Lakebed Area and Cyanide Processing Area) “to immobilize, destroy, or reduce the volume or toxicity of contaminants. Examples include phytoextraction or mycoremediation which may allow for additional land to be made available and safe for reuse.” Due to the size of the Tailings Pile DRAFT Page 63 of 85
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(encompassing approximately 29 acres with an anticipated volume of 1,000,000 cubic yards of tailings), and the extensive amount of time that would be needed to remediate the Tailings Pile using phytoremediation (considering the size and depth of contaminants in the Tailings Pile), this type of remedy was not considered feasible. However, as stated in the draft Cleanup Plan, the Lakebed Area may be a good candidate for future exploration of longer-term remedial measures. In addition, DTSC recommended that the City “consider exploring partnerships with universities and using areas of this Site as a case study, specifically in areas where public access is planned to be restricted, which would not impact the redevelopment schedule.”
Strict safety measures will be in place to keep the neighborhood safe during the cleanup. These safety measures will further be described in a Dust Mitigation Plan (DMP) and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP), which will be reviewed and approved by DTSC and implemented during the cleanup. The DMP will describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions during soil activities and dust monitoring to be performed. The CAMP will describe air monitoring protocols that must be performed during soil cleanup activities when fugitive dust emissions could be released. Please see DTSC Response to Public Comment 2 above for more details on the safety measures that will be implemented during the cleanup. In addition, the Oro de Amador Site is currently regulated under the State Water Resources Control Board Industrial General Permit. The City monitors storm water at the Site in accordance with a Site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). To protect adjoining and adjacent properties, the City, in accordance with the SWPPP, is required to monitor storm water and also prevent polluted storm water from running off of the Site and onto adjacent/adjoining properties.

The Site is a valuable community viewshed, but it is currently fenced and restricts public access due to the historical mining contamination. The concentrations of mining contaminants (heavy metals and cyanide) currently at the Site are above levels that are considered safe for people, and therefore cleanup is necessary to allow the public access to the Site. As indicated in the draft Cleanup Plan, about 123 acres (77%) of the Site will not be disturbed during the cleanup, including the following areas:
• annual grassland and blue oak woodland areas
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As a state agency, our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources. This cleanup is an example of how we contribute to a cleaner environment; in this cleanup we will make sure that that land is safe to be used as open space, a recreational park, and hiking/biking trails.

Note that our jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. For information related to the City’s conceptual redevelopment plan, potential redevelopment, and future Site uses, please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

Public Comment 6:

Oro de Amador Open Space Zone should remain as such fully accessible to the public but without development of recreational facilities.

DTSC Response to Public Comment 6:

Thank you for your comment; we appreciate your input. The Site is currently fenced and restricts public access due to the historical mining contamination. The concentrations of mining contaminants (heavy metals and cyanide) currently at the Site are above levels that are considered safe for people, and therefore cleanup is necessary to allow the public access to the Site.

As a state agency, our mission is to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances by restoring contaminated resources. This cleanup is an example of how we contribute to a cleaner environment; in this cleanup we will make sure that that land is safe to be used as open space, a recreational park, and hiking/biking trails.

Note that our jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. For information related to Site use, please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

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Public Comment 7:

I think that nothing is toxic after 100 years and if there was, the cows grazing in the area would be affected and sick and they are not. I think they should make a park and trails for walking. The area is beautiful and needs to be accessible to everyone! DTSC Response to Public Comment 7:

Thank you for your comment. Making the Site safer for human health and the environment is our ultimate goal. We agree that the Site is a beautiful property, but it is currently fenced and restricted to public access due to the historical mining contamination. The concentrations of mining contaminants (heavy metals and cyanide) currently at the Site are above levels that are considered safe for people, and therefore cleanup is necessary to allow the public access to the Site.

The City’s conceptual redevelopment plan includes public open space, trails, paved access roads and parking, and a regional sports facility. Revitalization will allow the public to enjoy the Site’s beauty and natural diversity via public trails for hiking and biking. For information related to existing uses, including the cattle grazing operations, and potential redevelopment/future Site use, please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

Public Comment 8:

As a resident that borders this Site I have a few concerns. I’m concerned about runoff from the project as of now rains produce runoff from the field into my backyard at 936 N Main Street. Also dust from the moving of dirt that is to be capped. I’m very concerned about the trails mentioned. I’m concerned about my privacy and people having access to my backyard which currently enjoys an unobstructed view of the pasture behind my home. I propose a boundary be put in place that would not allow people to get within 20 feet from my backyard. Also length of time this project will take and the noise on a daily basis are we going to expect. Once complete what does the county plan on constructing? And what noise issues come with that. Please address all these questions as I feel they all have merit. Thank you.

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DTSC Response to Public Comment 8:

Thank you for taking the time to share your comments regarding this project in your neighborhood. We understand your concerns and the potential impacts that you may experience during the cleanup. Our ultimate goal is to protect human health and the environment, including your neighborhood. We estimate the cleanup will begin the Summer of 2026 and last about four to five months.

As stated in the draft Cleanup Plan, the Oro de Amador Site is currently regulated under the State Water Resources Control Board Industrial General Permit. The City of Jackson (City) monitors storm water at the Site in accordance with a Site-specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). To protect adjoining and adjacent properties, the City, in accordance with the SWPPP, is required to monitor storm water and also prevent polluted storm water from running off of the Site and onto adjacent/adjoining properties.

Strict safety measures will be in place to keep the neighborhood safe during the cleanup. These safety measures will further be described in a Dust Mitigation Plan (DMP) and Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP), which will be reviewed and approved by DTSC and implemented during the cleanup. The DMP will describe operational controls to reduce dust emissions during soil activities and dust monitoring to be performed. The CAMP will describe air monitoring protocols that must be performed during soil cleanup activities when fugitive dust emissions could be released. Please see DTSC Response to Public Comment 2 above for more details on the safety measures that will be implemented during the cleanup.

As described in the draft Cleanup Plan, the City prepared the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to evaluate environmental impacts that may result from project activities. Potential noise impacts were analyzed in the City’s IS/MND.

The City’s noise analysis determined that construction activities during mine waste capping have the potential to generate short-term increases in noise; however, based upon historic experience with construction-related traffic and noise, the City does not anticipate offsite objectionable noise levels to be associated with this project. In addition, the City has established quiet hours, and a noise ordinance in place to address excessive/disturbing noise including construction noise restrictions.

In accordance with the City’s noise ordinance, all Site work will be completed between the hours of 7am and 9pm on any day except Sunday, and between 9am and 6pm on Sunday.

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The City’s conceptual redevelopment plan includes a regional sports facility, including sports fields, as well as public open space, trails, paved access roads and parking, and amenities to support regional sporting events. Revitalization will allow the public to enjoy the Site’s beauty and natural diversity via public trails for hiking and biking. Note that our jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. For questions related to the potential redevelopment of the Site and future Site use (including concerns regarding noise, privacy and stormwater runoff), please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

Public Comment 9:

Finally! Our community deserves to have this City property used as a recreational area, and not another pasture! Can I volunteer to help with this project? What are the timelines for completion? Who is leading the project? Thank you!
DTSC Response to Public Comment 9:

Thank you for your comment. We truly appreciate your support of the environmental cleanup. We estimate the cleanup will begin the Summer of 2026 and last about four to five months. Note that DTSC’s jurisdiction is limited to the environmental cleanup of the Oro de Amador Site. For information related to potential redevelopment of the Site and future Site use, please contact Susan Peters, Environmental & Land Use Planning Consultant for the City of Jackson, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (209) 223-1646.

Our most important goal is to make the Site safer for human health and the environment.

If you would like this draft Cleanup Plan Community Feedback Report translated into another language, or for any further questions, please contact the DTSC Project Manager:

Sarah Larese, Project Manager
Brownfields, Enforcement, and Military Solutions
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program (SMRP)
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cc: via e-mail

Yvonne Kimball, City Manager, City of Jackson
[email protected]
Susan Peters, AICP, Environmental & Land Use Planning, City of Jackson [email protected]
Jason Muir, PE, GE, Geocon Consultants, Inc.
[email protected]
Meghan Hearne, MS, SMRP
[email protected]
Alicia Taylor, PhD, Human and Ecological Risk Office (HERO) [email protected]
Edward Fendick, PhD, HERO - Ecological Risk Assessment Section (ERAS) [email protected]
Farrukh Ahmad, PhD, PE, Engineering and Special Projects Office (ESPO) [email protected]
Natasha DiPietro, PG, Geological Services Branch (GSB)
[email protected]
Cheryl Mahoney, SMRP - CEQA Unit
[email protected]
Marcus Simpson, Office of Environmental Equity (OEE)
[email protected]
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City of Jackson US EPA Brownfield Cleanup of Oro de Amador Site Brownfield Cleanup Grant Application EPA-I-OLEM-OBLR-25-07 City of Jackson
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Threshold Criteria Responses

1. Statement of Applicant Eligibility: The Applicant for this grant is the City of Jackson, a municipality of the State of California. The City of Jackson is an incorporated City of the State of California under the Constitution of the State of California. In accordance with the US EPA Grant Guidelines, the City is an eligible applicant and is a “General Purpose Unit of Local Government” or a “local government” as defined under 40 CFR Part 31. Jackson is exempt from Federal taxation under section 501(c)(4) of the IRC and does not lobby the Federal government.

2. Previously Awarded Cleanup Grants: The Oro de Amador site has not received funding from a previously awarded EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant.

3. Expenditure of Existing Multipurpose Grant Funds: The City of Jackson does not have an open EPA Brownfields Multipurpose Grant.

4. Site Ownership: The City of Jackson owns the Oro de Amador site in fee simple title. The City intends to retain ownership of the site during and after its cleanup and revitalization for public benefit.

5. Basic Site Information:
a. Name of Site: Oro de Amador Property
b. Address of Site: no street address has been established; description follows 160 acres east of North Main Street and west of New York Ranch Road Jackson, California 95642
APNs 020-020-040, 020-070-037, 020-070-038, 020-070-040, and 020-070-031 Within Jackson city limits and Census Tract 4.01 (6005000401)

6. Status and History of Contamination at the Site:
a. Type of Contamination: Hazardous Substances
b. Operational History and Current Use: In response to California state legislation passed in 1912, the historic Kenndy Gold Mine ½ mile to the north transported 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings to the site, which is enough to cover about 100 acres to a depth of 10 feet. The mercury-amalgamated mine tailings were stored behind a 60-foot-high, 600-footlong concrete arch dam in the southeastern portion of the site. In 1933, the mine constructed of a 1,000-ton cyanide plant on a ridge in the center of the site. Approximately one million cubic yards of the mine tailings were removed from the impoundment, processed through the cyanide leaching plant, and deposited in a 29-acre tailings pile in the southwestern portion of the site. The slopes of the tailings pile are up to 60 feet tall above adjoining residences on North Main Street. The mine ceased operation in 1942. The site is currently fenced and vacant, and the sandy mine tailings are partially covered with a thin layer of soil. No structures are present except for the large concrete dam at the tailings impoundment and the concrete foundations of the former cyanide treatment plant. c. Environmental Concerns: The mine tailings were produced by crushing and chemical processing of gold ore that contains high concentrations of heavy metals including arsenic and lead. Crushing and chemical treatment of the gold ore made the heavy metals more soluble and more available for human exposure. Elemental mercury (quicksilver) was added to the tailings to amalgamate the gold, and then the tailings were leached with DRAFT Page 71 of 85
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cyanide to extract more gold. The arsenic, mercury, and cyanide in the mine tailings present toxic health risks and water quality threats if not controlled. d. Nature and Extent of Contamination: The 1.5 million cubic yards of mine tailings were transported from the Kennedy Gold Mine to the Oro de Amador site using a system of four 68-foot-diameter wooden “tailings wheels” to lift the tailings slurry over the hill so they would flow through a wooden flume to the tailings impoundment at the site. The City has documented this historical process at Tailings Wheels Park adjacent to the northeast side of the site. The EPA Cleanup Grant will fund capping and land use controls for the site’s 29- acre tailings pile, 16-acre tailings impoundment, and 4-acre cyanide treatment plant. Waste consolidation, capping, and land use controls are required for containment of toxic releases and site revitalization as a community recreation facility and open space trail network.

7. Brownfield Site Definition: The site meets the definition of a brownfield site under CERCLA §101(39) as described in the Information on Sites Eligible for Brownfields Funding under CERCLA §104(k). The site is (a) not listed or proposed for listing on the National Priorities List; (b) not subject to unilateral administrative orders, court orders, administrative orders on consent, or judicial consent decrees issued to or entered into by parties under CERCLA; and (c) not subject to the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the U.S. government.

8. Environmental Assessment Required for Cleanup Grant Applications: The findings of site characterization, risk assessment, and cleanup planning are presented in the City of Jackson’s Final Remedial Action Plan, Oro De Amador Property, Jackson, California (November 25, 2025), which was approved by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) on December 16, 2025. Prior to approval, the cleanup plan was revised to address comments received from the public during a 30-day public comment period and a public meeting held on July 15, 2025. The Remedial Action Plan contains the findings of extensive Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) performed in accordance with the ASTM and US EPA guidelines, and is available online at the DTSC’s EnviroStor website (https://www.envirostor .dtsc.ca.gov/public/profile_report.asp?global_id=03100004). The following assessments were also performed: Environmental Assessment, Dames & Moore, 1995; Phase I ESA, Carlton, 2006; Targeted Brownfields Assessment, US EPA, 2008; Targeted Site Investigation, Cal/EPA, 2009; Community Wide Assessment Report, DTSC, 2011; Removal Action Workplan, Geocon, 2016.

9. Site Characterization: The City is responding to the applicable item (b): The site is currently enrolled in the California DTSC Voluntary Cleanup Program, and a letter from the DTSC is attached. The site has had a sufficient level of site characterization for the remediation work to begin. The cleanup plan has been approved by the DTSC. The DTSC funded supplemental tailings delineation and slope stability analysis, which has been performed and will be submitted to the DTSC in March 2026. Site characterization is complete and will be used to prepare a remedial action bid package with specifications (Remedial Design and Implementation Plan) upon award.

10. Enforcement or Other Actions: There are no known ongoing or anticipated environmental enforcement or other actions related to the site for which Brownfields Grant funding is sought.

11. Sites Requiring a Property-Specific Determination: Based on our review of the grant guidelines and FY 26 FAQs, the site does not require a property-specific determination.

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12. Threshold Criteria Related to CERCLA/Petroleum Liability: The site is contaminated with hazardous substances and is owned in fee simple title by the City of Jackson, an eligible local government entity. Therefore we are responding to all the items under (a) Property Ownership Eligibility – Hazardous Substance Site, (iii) Landowner Protections from CERCLA Liability, (1) Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser (BFPP) Liability Protection. The following demonstrates that the City meets the requirements for the BFPP CERCLA liability protection:
a. Information on the Property Acquisition:
i. The City acquired the site for $1 from Chubb Insurance Company. ii. The City acquired the site on December 8, 2006.
iii. The City owns the site in fee simple title.
iv. The site was acquired from Chubb Insurance Company. v. The City does not and did not previously have any relationships or affiliations (familial, contractual, corporate, or financial) with prior owners or operators (or other potentially responsible parties) of the site (including the person or entity from which the City acquired the site).
b. Pre-Purchase Inquiry:
i. A Phase I ESA of the site was performed for the City in 2006 by Carlton Engineering in accordance with ASTM E1527-05.
ii. The Phase I ESA was performed by an Environmental Professional as defined in 40 CFR §312.10, and the required declaration by the environmental professional is included in the written report Phase I ESA report in accordance with 40 CFR §312.21(d). iii. The AAI components required by ASTM E1527 and 40 CFR were performed within 180 days prior to the date of site acquisition, as summarized in the following table.

Phase I ESA Element Report Section Completion Date
Physical Setting Resources 3.0 September 14, 2006
User’s Responsibilities 4.0 November 17, 2006
Environmental Liens and Use Limitations 4.2 October 16, 2006 Government Records 5.0 September 13, 2006
Local Government Official Interviews 7.0 October 16, 2006 Historical Records 5.4 September 14, 2006
Site Reconnaissance 6.0 October 13, 2006
Owner/Operator/Occupant Interviews 7.0 October 16, 2006 Evaluation and Report (1) 8.0 January 12, 2007
Note: (1) See below for explanation of report date.

Prior to the 2006 Phase I ESA, AAI was conducted as part of the two-volume Final Environmental Assessment of the site performed by Dames & Moore in August 1995, which included Phase I/II ESA components, soil and groundwater investigation, and human health risk assessment.

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presumed viable as of October 13, 2006, and was viable on the purchase date of December 8, 2006, which was within 180 days after that date. Although the AAI components, environmental professional’s evaluation, and draft report were performed prior to site acquisition, the final report date (January 12, 2007) was delayed slightly to allow for the completion of the accompanying reports entitled Monitoring Well Sampling and Evaluation and Oro de Amador Document Review for Environmental Sampling Data as stated in Section 8.3 of the Phase I ESA report. c. Timing and/or Contribution Toward Hazardous Substances Disposal: All disposal of hazardous substances at the site occurred before the City acquired the property. The City did not cause or contribute to any release of hazardous substances at the site. The City has not, at any time, arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances at the site or transported hazardous substances to the site.
d. Post-Acquisition Uses: Since the City acquired the site, the site has been fenced and vacant except for the following uses:
 Grazing of the annual grassland by approximately two dozen cattle owned by several individuals since the date of acquisition.
 Periodic temporary unauthorized transient camping. Campers are evicted upon discovery.
e. Continuing Obligations: The City has exercised appropriate care by taking the following reasonable steps with respect to hazardous substances found at the site:
i. To stop any continuing releases: The City is enrolled in the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Industrial Storm Water Pollution Protection Program and routinely collects storm water runoff and performs chemical analysis; has performed Phase II ESA and risk assessment and prepared a cleanup plan that has been approved for implementation by the California DTSC.
ii. To prevent any threatened future release: The City is applying for this US EPA Cleanup Grant to remediate the site and is pursuing leveraged funding sources. iii. To prevent or limit exposure to any previously released hazardous substance: City has fenced the site to restrict unauthorized access, routinely reviews site conditions and patrols the site, maintains fencing and locked gates, and controls vegetation and fire danger.

The City affirms that it is:
i. Complying with complying with any land use restrictions and not impeding the effectiveness or integrity of any institutional controls; ii. Assisting and cooperating with those performing the cleanup and providing access to the property;
iii. Complying with all information requests and administrative subpoenas that have or may be issued in connection with the property; and
iv. Providing all legally required notices.

13. Cleanup Authority and Oversight Structure: The City will comply with all applicable federal and State laws and ensure that each cleanup project protects human health and the environment.

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a. The City is already enrolled in the California DTSC’s Voluntary Cleanup Program. Under the existing agreement, the DTSC has reviewed and approved the cleanup plan. The agreement will be amended to include DTSC oversight of the cleanup, post-cleanup land use controls, and site certification.
b. Access to neighboring property is not required during the cleanup. No soil disturbance will be performed on adjacent properties, and no access to adjacent properties is required.

During the cleanup, fence-line air monitoring will be performed at the site to ensure that the cleanup activities do not generate fugitive dust and no offsite dust migration occurs.

14. Community Notification: The City informed the community of its intent to apply for an EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant, and allowed the community an opportunity to comment on the draft application.
a. Draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives: The draft Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA) was prepared in Remedial Action Plan format as required by the California DTSC. The draft ABCA underwent a 30-day public comment period, and a public meeting held on July 15, 2025. The Final Remedial Action Plan was issued in November 2025 and was approved by the DTSC in December 2025. Details are presented below:
i. A Community Update announcing the public comment period was mailed to businesses and residences located within a quarter mile of the site, to key contacts including local elected officials, and to the DTSC mandatory mailing list. ii. A Public Notice announcing the public comment period was published in the Ledger Dispatch on June 27, 2025.
iii. The draft cleanup plan and other related project documents were available electronically on DTSC’s EnviroStor database, and for in-person review at both the DTSC Sacramento Regional Office (Cal Center) and the Amador County Public Library. iv. The public comment period began on June 27, 2025, and ended on July 31, 2025. A public meeting was held via Zoom on July 15, 2025.
v. Once the public comment period was completed, the DTSC reviewed and responded to the comments received in a Draft Cleanup Plan Community Feedback Report dated September 15, 2025. The Remedial Action Plan was revised to address the comments received.
vi. The modified Remedial Action Plan was reviewed and approved by the DTSC for implementation.
b. Community Notification Ad: The City of Jackson published a community notification ad in the local newspaper to communicate to the target community on January 9, 2026. The notification stated that a copy of the grant application, including the approved cleanup plan (ABCA) is available for public review and comment. The cleanup plan was previously reviewed by the community in late 2025 under the jurisdiction of the DTSC. The draft application and cleanup plan were posted online with a link in the ad, and the community was able to comment in person and in writing by mail or email. The draft application was p placed in the library for review.
c. Public Meeting: The City held a public meeting to discuss the draft application and consider public comments. The application includes:
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• meeting sign-in sheet/participant list.
d. Submission of Community Notification Documents: The applicant must attach the items listed below to the application submitted to EPA:
• a copy of the cleanup plan (ABCA);
• a copy of the newspaper ad (or equivalent) that demonstrates solicitation for comments on the application and that notification to the public occurred at least 14 calendar days before the application was submitted to EPA. An equivalent method may include, for example, a dated image/screenshot of the website or a copy of the listserv message used to notify the public;
• the comments or a summary of the comments received;
• the applicant’s response to those public comments;
• meeting notes or summary from the public meeting(s); and • meeting sign-in sheet/participant list.

15. Contractors and Named Subrecipients: The City has not yet selected a contractor that will be compensated with EPA funds made available under the notice of opportunity for EPA FY26 Cleanup Grant Funding. No contracts have been solicited or executed. Contracting is to be performed in accordance with competitive bidding process and the federal regulations in 2 CFR Part 200 and 2 CFR Part 1500 and 40 CFR Part 33 after grant funding is awarded. No subrecipients are planned.

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City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, January 26, 2026 -- 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
Erin Ventura, Contract City Planner
Carl Simpson, City Manager
January 26, 2026
Façade Improvement Program Application – Laughton’s Deli on Main - 145 Main Street
To:

From:

Via:

Date:

Agenda Item #6b:

Recommendation:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve a request from Aaron May for $2,424.38 in Façade Improvement Program funds to cover the cost of new signage at 145 Main Street, home of Laughton’s Deli on Main.

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 City funds to assist in façade improvements.

Jeff Beecher has requested Façade Improvement Program funds of $2,424.38 to cover the total cost to install new signs. The signs have been reviewed and approved by the Design Review Committee.

The work has already been completed. See memo from Building Official.

Staff is recommending that the City Council award $2,424.38 in Façade Grant Improvement Program funds to Jeff Beecher of Laughton’s Deli on Main.

City of Jackson
Design Review Committee Memorandum
Friday, December 12, 2025 - 2:00 PM Regular Meeting
To: Design Review Committee
From: BJ Wallace – Building Inspector
Via: Carl Simpson, City Manager
Date:

Agenda Item Façade Improvement Program Application –
Laughton’s on Main
Sign update.

Statement Regarding Laughton’s on Main Sign Installation and Façade Grant Application
The owners of Laughton’s on Main requested permission to install their window and hanging signs prior to Design Review Committee (DRC) approval so that their storefront would be presentable for their grand opening and for the City of Jackson’s Christmas Delights event.

They submitted a sign permit application, and I informed them that proceeding with installation before receiving DRC approval would be at their own risk. I advised that if the DRC ultimately does not approve the signs, the cost of the signs and the cost of their removal would be the responsibility of the owners.

City of Jackson
Council Meeting Memorandum
Monday, January 26, 2026 – 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Carl Simpson, City Manager
Date: January 26, 2026
Agenda Item #6c: Council Member Independent Departmental Assignments Discussion _____________________________________________________________________________________ DISCUSSION:

To improve communication, facilitate the sharing of ideas, and raise morale. The proposed assignments for each council member to be a liaison to a specific city department are below. These roles will provide a platform for exchanging perspectives and feedback on department-related matters.

BACKGROUND
Historically, a similar program existed where council members met periodically with their assigned departments to share information and learn about specific challenges.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council consider the proposed departmental liaison assignments below. • Public Works - Council Member Godde
• Waste Water Treatment – Mayor Simmons
• Police Department - Council Member Gonsalves
• Fire Department - Vice Mayor Steve McLean
• Administration - Council Member Sierra McLean