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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 26, 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: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 Proclamation in Recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month (Mayor Taylor)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Victor Antonio, Executive Director for New Morning Youth and Family Services; and to Michelle Vien from CASA El Dorado and board member of the Child Abuse Prevention Council.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in Closed Session regarding labor negotiations with Local 39 and provided direction to Staff.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council move Item 12.2 before Item 12.1 and move Item 9 after Item
12.6. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Dick’s Sporting Goods Check Presentation (Mr. Zeller) The City’s Recreation Superintendent, Matt Lishman, addressed the City Council and explained that the City had applied for a $10,000 grant through the Dick’s Sporting Goods Foundation to help save youth sports and the City was awarded the grant. The money will be placed into the Recreation for Youth Fund, which assists families with the cost of recreation programs.
6.2 Presentation on the City’s Marketing Program through the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager welcomed Jody Franklin from the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce to present information on the City’s marketing program. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman.
6.2 Brief Comments by the City Council
Brief comments were made by the City Council.
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.
7.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2022 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 12, 2022.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Accounts Payable Register.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren)
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Approved the Payroll Register.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Receive and File Informational Report on the Regulation of Political Signs (Mr. Rivas)
This item was pulled from the Consent Calendar. Public comment was received from Kathi Lishman and Sue Rodman. The item was received and filed.
7.6 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Consulting Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Land Surveying Services in the Amount of $25,789.16 for the Smith Flat Road Storm Drain and Paving Project (CIP #42213) (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 9063
Adopted a resolution approving a Consulting Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. for Land Surveying Services in the amount of $25,789.16 for the Smith Flat Road Storm Drain and Paving Project (CIP #42213)
7.7 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving Contract Amendment No. 1 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in a Not to Exceed Amount of $179,660 for the Broadway Maintenance Project – from Mosquito Road to Schnell School Road (CIP #42003), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same; and
2. Approving an Additional Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $700,000 from the Measure L Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for the Said Project (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 9064
Councilmember Thomas recused himself from this item because he has a financial interest in property located on Broadway. No public comment was received on this item.
It was moved by Councilmember Neau and seconded by Vice-Mayor Saragosa that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions:
1. Approving Contract Amendment No. 1 with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in a Not to Exceed Amount of $179,660 for the Broadway Maintenance Project – from Mosquito Road to Schnell School Road (CIP #42003), and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same; and
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2. Approving an Additional Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $700,000 from the Measure L Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for the Said Project.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Thomas
Councilmember Thomas recused himself from Item 7.7. No public comments were received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Vice-Mayor Saragosa that the City Council pull Item 7.5 for discussion and move the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Rose Thatcher, Kathi Lishman, Sue Rodman, Jane McGinnis, and Jonathan Gainsbrugh.
8.2 Written Communication
No items of written communication were received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.5 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
Following discussion of Item 7.5, which was placed after Item
12.6, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council continue the meeting past the 10 o’clock hour.
The motion was passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Waive Full Reading, Make Any Amendments To, and Introduce an Ordinance Adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy and Approving the Use, Acquisition, Collaboration, and Seeking Of Funding for Military Equipment (Chief Wren)
The Chief of Police explained the proposed ordinance and responded to Council questions. No public comment was received on the item.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council waive the full reading and introduce an ordinance adopting a Military Equipment Use Policy and approving the use, acquisition, collaboration, and seeking of funding for military equipment.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 1. Adopt a Resolution:
A. Ratifying the Term Sheet with JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A. for a Tax Exempt Private Placement Financing for the Refunding of the Wastewater Refunding and Improvement Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 in an Approximate Amount of
$15,189,700; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Take Any Actions, Negotiate Any Remaining Terms, and Execute Any Documents Related to the Said Private Placement Financing; and
2. Adopt a Resolution Providing for the Issuance and Sale of Wastewater Revenue Bonds and Approving the Execution of a Trust Indenture and Other Documents and Actions Related Thereto (Mr.
Warren)
Resolution No. 9065 (Private placement financing with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N. A.)
Resolution No. 9066 (Indenture)
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The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance welcomed Anna Sarabian, Ph.D., Principal from Fieldman Rolapp & Associates, and the City’s Bond Counsel, Stepan Haytayan, Senior Counsel from Norton Rose Fulbright who would present the item and respond to Council questions.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council take the following actions:
Adopt a resolution:
A. Ratifying the Term Sheet with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. for a Tax Exempt Private Placement Financing for the refunding of the Wastewater Refunding and Improvement Project Revenue Bonds, Series 2006 in an approximate amount of $15,189,700; and
B. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take any actions, negotiate any remaining terms, and execute any documents related to the said Private Placement Financing; and
Adopt a resolution:
Providing for the issuance and sale of Wastewater Revenue Bonds and approving the execution of a Trust Indenture and other documents and actions related thereto.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Review El Dorado County Report and Motion on Homeless and Provide Direction to Staff on How to Proceed with the County on Options (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager introduced the item and responded to Council questions.
Public comment was received from Kirk Smith, Ron Marlette, Peg Vanderkar, Maureen Dion-Perry, Gary Martin, Sue Rodman, Jane McGinnis, Charlie McDonald, Mickey Kaiserman, Jonathan Gainsbrugh, and Kathi Lishman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor Taylor and seconded by Vice-Mayor Saragosa that the City Council direct the City Manager and Staff to work with County Staff and County District 3 Supervisor, Wendy Thomas, to move forward with the short-term and long-term shelter and navigation center; and advocate on behalf of the City for sufficient capacity that will allow enforcement of the City’s camping ordinance, prioritizing ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 26, 2022 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
those in the encampments in Placerville; making the facility visually discreet; using metrics to measure success (the success should be the reduced and eliminated encampments); advocating for additional law enforcement resources; prioritizing Perks Court over Pierroz Road; prioritizing Perks Court over the Broadway hotels; and if the Broadway hotels are chosen, advocating for a temporary lease with a finite term and not for purchase of the hotels.
The motion was then amended to include reviewing options to continue operations in some capacity at the Pollock Pines hotel.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: Neau
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Mayor called for a five-minute recess.
12.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Community Services Director to Enter into a Contract with CAPRA Environmental Services Corp for Goat Grazing on the 5.84 Acres of Lower Main Street and the 7 Acres at Lions Park for a Total Cost of $9,141.00 and Retroactively Approving the Service for Gold Bug Park for a Total of All Projects of $31,341 (Mr. Zeller)
Resolution No. 9067
The Director of Community Services explained the item and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Community Services Director to enter into a contract with CAPRA Environmental Services Corp for goat grazing on the 5.84 Acres of Lower Main Street and the 7 acres at Lions Park for a total cost of $9,141.00 and retroactively approving the service for Gold Bug Park for a total of all projects of $31,341.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 1. Adopt a Resolution Rescinding Resolution No. 9040 Adopted January 11, 2022 Requesting $20,000 in Financial Assistance from El Dorado County for the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year to Help Offset ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 26, 2022 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Some of the Operational Costs Associated with Providing a Comprehensive Aquatics Program at the Aquatics Center; and
2. Adopt a Second Resolution Requesting $112,568 in Financial Assistance from El Dorado County for the 2022/2023 Fiscal Year to Help Offset Some of the Maintenance Costs Associated with Providing a Comprehensive Aquatics Program at the Aquatics Center (Mr. Zeller)
Resolution No. 9068 (Resolution rescinding Resolution 9040) Resolution No. 9069 (Resolution for Financial Assistance Increase for FY 2022/23)
The Director of Community Services presented the report and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 9040 adopted January 11, 2022 requesting $20,000 in financial assistance from El Dorado County for the 2021/2022 Fiscal Year to help offset some of the operational costs associated with providing a comprehensive aquatics program at the Aquatics Center; and adopt a second resolution requesting $76,500 in financial assistance from El Dorado County for the 2022/2023 fiscal year to help offset some of the maintenance costs associated with providing a comprehensive aquatics program at the Aquatics Center.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.5 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving a Construction Contract for the Benham Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #42103) with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $173,630.00; and
2. Approving an additional $135,000 budget appropriation from the Measure L Fund Construction Reserve for the said project (Ms.
Neves)
Resolution No. 9070
The City Engineer presented the staff report and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 26, 2022 9 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions:
1. Approving a Construction Contract for the Benham Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #42103) with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $173,630.00; and
2. Approving an additional $135,000 budget appropriation from the Measure L Fund Construction Reserve for the said project.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Attend the El Dorado County Chamber Study Mission 2022, to St. Louis, Missouri, and Approving a Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance in the Amount of $2,500 to Cover the Remaining Cost of the Study Mission (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9071
The City Manager presented the item and responded to Council questions.
Public comment was received from Kathi Lishman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to attend the El Dorado County Chamber Study Mission 2022, to St. Louis, Missouri, and approving a budget appropriation from the General Fund Undesignated Fund Balance in the amount of $2,500 to cover the remaining cost of the study mission.
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
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Councilmember Neau reported the board approved their preliminary operating capital budget for 2022/23 and formed an ad-hoc committee to review the budgets.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
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Councilmember Borelli said the Green Means Go and the Camino Safety projects were discussed. Vice-Mayor Saragosa said ridership appears to be increasing.
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
No meeting.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Vice-Mayor Saragosa said they had a long discussion about the Regional Trail Network.
• Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors
No report.
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
Councilmember Borelli said the Council has been encouraging the public to clear their properties and continue to offer resources for assistance as well as fundraise.
• City/County Two by Two Committee
No meeting.
• Opportunity Knocks/Continuum of Care
No meeting.
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
No requests for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
No City Manager and Staff reports.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Online Bill Pay Software Demonstration, Dig Once Ordinance and Road Moratorium, 2021 Housing Element Progress Report, FY 21/22 STBGP Agreement, Options for Increasing Main Street Crosswalk Visibility, Hangtown Creek Culvert and Parking Lot Restoration (at Tap House), and Police Week Proclamation.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 10:12 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on May 10, 2022, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk