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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 12, 2022
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Patrick Clark, Cleve Morris, Dave Warren
Government Code § 54957.6
Bargaining Unit: Local 39
___________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
No ceremonial matters were scheduled.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comment was received for Item 1 (Conference with Labor Negotiators), and the City Council provided direction to Staff.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Introduction of New Building Official, Greg Horsfall (Mr. Rivas) The Director of Development Services introduced new employee, Greg Horsfall.
6.2 Acknowledge and File the Worker’s Compensation Trending Report as of June 30, 2021 (Mr. Warren)
Erik Baumle from Sedgwick Risk Management presented the City’s Workers’ Compensation Trending Report. No public comments were received on the item.
6.3 Acknowledge and File the Miners on Main Presentation Being Presented by the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce
Leadership Class No. 14 and Provide Direction to Staff
El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class participant, Gordon Helm, presented the Miners on Main scavenger hunt concept.
Laurel Brent-Bumb, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce, also addressed the City Council. Public comment was received from Leo Bennett-Cauchon, Kirk Smith, Ruth Michelson, and Kathi Lishman. Written communication was received from Chris Ringness. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that the City Council direct Staff to work with the Chamber to effectuate the program.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6.4 Brief Comments by the City Council
Brief comments were made by the City Council including a reminder of the upcoming Community Clean-Up Day, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 30th.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion by roll call vote unless any member of the Council wishes to remove an item for discussion. The reading of the full text of all Resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
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7.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 22, 2022 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 22, 2022.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Accounts Payable Register.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Payroll Register.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed Public Records Requests.
7.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Contract with Folsom Officials Association to Provide Officiating Services for the City’s 2022 and 2023 Adult Softball Leagues and Authorize the Director of Community Services to Execute the Same (Mr. Zeller)
Resolution No. 9060
Adopted a resolution approving a contract with Folsom Officials Association to provide officiating services for the City’s 2022 and 2023 Adult Softball Leagues and authorize the Director of Community Services to execute the same.
7.6 Adopt a Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Sierra West Officials Association (SWOA) to Provide Officiating Services for the City’s Youth Flag Football Leagues in an Amount Not to Exceed $5,000 Annually, and Authorizing the Director of Community Services to Execute the Same (Mr. Zeller)
Resolution No. 9061
Adopted a resolution approving an agreement with the Sierra West Officials Association (SWOA) to provide officiating services for the City’s Youth Flag Football Leagues in an amount not to exceed $5,000 annually, and authorizing the Director of Community Services to execute the same.
7.7 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2021.
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No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
8.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Ruth Michelson, Sue Rodman, Kirk Smith, Leo Bennett-Cauchon, and Jonathan Gainsbrugh.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consider an Appeal filed by Kirk Smith of the Decision of the Planning Commission Approving Site Plan Review (SPR) 21-05 Allowing for Exterior Modifications to a Single-family Residence and Detached Garage Located at 939 Lincoln Street within the Bedford Avenue – Clay Street Historic Residential District (Mr. Rivas) The Mayor described the hearing process and opened the public hearing.
Mayor Taylor reported having received ex parte communication with the appellant, Kirk Smith, relating to this item where, on March 31, 2022, she met with Mr. Smith for casual discussion on various local matters and he informed her he would be appealing the March 1, 2022, decision of the Planning Commission. No conflicts of financial interest regarding the material effect in this case were reported.
The Director of Development Services presented the staff report and provided an overview of the regulatory context regarding the City’s protection of historic resources, which he said would apply to both Items
11.1 and 11.2 on tonight’s agenda.
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Following questions posed to the Director by the Council, the Mayor invited the appellant and applicant to each present their testimonies.
Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson, Leo Bennett-Cauchon, Sue Rodman, Sue Taylor, Edwin (last name not given), Kathi Lishman, Alan Heine, and Marian Washburn.
Following public comment, the appellant and applicant were each given an opportunity to present a rebuttal.
After further discussion among the City Council, it was moved by Mayor Taylor and seconded by Vice-Mayor Saragosa that the City Council approve SPR 21-05 with the following modifications:
1.) Existing Shed – Install of new board and batten siding over old siding.
Replace existing door, window, and exterior light; and
2.) Existing Two-Car Garage – Instead of install of new board and batten siding over existing siding, refurbish existing lap siding and replace where necessary. Install exterior door on the back (east elevation) side in place of existing window and repurpose/install window on the west side (facing house). Install exterior lighting over automatic garage door; and
3.) Existing House – Replace the original front door with similar styled door. Replace seven original single-hung wood windows with similar likefor-like windows subject to staff’s approval to the existing single-family residence; and
4.) The remainder of the Conditions of Approval are unchanged.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Mayor called for a five-minute recess.
11.2 Consider an Appeal Filed by Kirk Smith of the Decision of the Planning Commission Approving Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-01 Allowing for Exterior Modifications to a Single-family Residence Located at 3084 Sacramento Street within the Sacramento Street – Chamberlain Street Historic Residential District (Mr. Rivas) The Mayor opened the public hearing and asked the Council if they had any ex parte communication or conflicts of financial interest to report.
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place of business and wanted to discuss the upcoming City Council meeting where their appeal would be on the agenda. Councilmember Thomas said he told them he would listen, but not provide any personal opinions on the subject. He said it was a brief, five or ten-minute conversation. Mayor Taylor also reported ex parte communication and referenced the meeting she had with Kirk Smith on March 31, 2022, to discuss various local matters. She said he had mentioned he would be appealing the March 15, 2022, decision of the Planning Commission. No conflicts of financial interest were reported.
The Director of Development Services presented the staff report and provided background information on the item.
Following questions posed to the Director by the Council, the Mayor invited the appellant and applicant to each present their testimonies.
Public comment was received from Leo Bennett-Cauchon, Ruth Michelson, Kathi Lishman, Marian Washburn, Sue Rodman, and Sue Taylor.
Following public comment, the appellant and applicant were each given an opportunity to present a rebuttal.
At this time, the City Attorney addressed several legal issues that were in question.
After further discussion among the City Council, it was moved by ViceMayor Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that the City Council approve SPR 22-01 with the following modifications:
1.) Repair/replace existing wood lap siding above grade (Sacramento St.) with uniform wood lap siding; and
2.) Replace six original single-hung wood windows with new wood singlehung windows; and
3.) Replace rain gutters; and
4.) Paint entire home cottage white; and
5.) The remainder of the Conditions of Approval are unchanged.
Mayor Taylor invited the applicant to the podium to discuss the proposed motion. The City Council deliberated further on the item. The City Attorney reiterated the motion for clarity adding that the repair or replacement of existing horizontal wood lap siding needs to be in accordance with the sample provided to staff by the applicant.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
At this time, Vice-Mayor Saragosa made a motion to continue the meeting past 10:00 p.m. with the elimination of Item 13. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau and passed with a unanimous voice vote.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Banner Reservation Fee of $150.00 for the Reservation and Placement of Promotional Banners Across Main Street Effective May 1, 2022. (Mr. Zeller)
Resolution No. 9062
The Director of Development Services summarized the item and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Leo BennettCauchon. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Vice-Mayor Saragosa that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a banner reservation fee of $150.00 for the reservation and placement of a promotional banner across Main Street effective May 1, 2022.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
This item was not addressed.
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Mayor Taylor, Councilmember Neau
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
Mayor Taylor, Councilmember Borelli, Councilmember Thomas • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Councilmember Neau
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Vice-Mayor Saragosa
• Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors
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Councilmember Thomas
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
Councilmember Borelli
• City/County Two by Two Committee
Mayor Taylor, Vice-Mayor Saragosa
• Opportunity Knocks/Continuum of Care
Vice-Mayor Saragosa
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
With concurrence from the City Council, the following future agenda items were requested:
1. Options to increase visibility of the Main Street crosswalks.
2. City’s campaign sign regulations and procedures.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Receive and File March 2022 Police Report – Stats
The item was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File March Fire Station 25 Run Report
The item was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Placerville Economic Advisory Committee Report to Council, Marketing Presentation by Jody Franklin, 2021 Housing Element Progress Report, Smith Flat Road Surveying Contract, Hangtown Creek Culvert and Parking Lot Restoration (at Tap House), Dick’s Sporting Goods Check Presentation, and Police AB 481 Report.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 10:38 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on April 26, 2022, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk