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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9, 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: Liability Claims/Workers’ Compensation Claims Pursuant to Government Code §54956.95
Claimant: Richard Gneri
Agency claimed against: City of Placerville
___________________________________________________________________________________ 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 stated the City Council provided direction to Staff regarding Item 1 in Closed Session.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that Item 6.2 be moved before Item 6.1 and that Item 6.3 be added to receive a Trip to Green update from the City Engineer. The motion was passed by the following 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 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Proclamation Recognizing Edwin Mathews for 50 Years of Service to the Rotary Club of Placerville (Mayor Taylor)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Edwin Mathews.
6.3 Trip to Green Update (Ms. Neves)
The City Engineer provided the Council with an update regarding the recent debut of the Trip to Green project. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Ruth Michelson, and Woodrow Deloria.
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 A. Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 12, 2022 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 12, 2022.
B. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 25, 2022 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 25, 2022.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Registers dated July 19, 2022, and August 2, 2022 (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Accounts Payable Registers dated July 19, 2022, and August 2, 2022.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Periods 1 and 2 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register for Pay Periods 1 and 2.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 9, 2022 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Received and Filed Public Records Requests.
7.5 Adopt a Resolution Retroactively Approving and Affirming the 2022- 2024 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and Authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to Execute the Same (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9100
Adopted a resolution retroactively approving and affirming the 2022-2024 Memorandum of Understanding with the International Union of Operating Engineers Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and Authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and City Attorney to execute the same.
7.6 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Ratifying Contract Change Orders No. 1 through 4 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the Total Amount of $27,655.00 for the Benham Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #42103); and
2. Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute a Notice of Completion and Instructing the City Clerk to Record Said Notice with the El Dorado County Recorder’s Office for the Said Project (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 9101
Adopted a resolution:
1. Ratifying Contract Change Orders No. 1 through 4 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the total amount of $27,655.00 for the Benham Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #42103); and
2. Authorizing the City Engineer to execute a Notice of Completion and instructing the City Clerk to record said notice with the El Dorado County Recorder’s Office for the said project.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Saragosa 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 Oral Communication
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Oral communication was received from Dawn Wolfson, Ruth Michelson, and Kelly Rogers, Barbara Rogers, Giovanni Attolini, Peg Vanderkar, and Jonathan Gainsbrugh.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received for any non-agendized items.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Title 7 of the Placerville Municipal Code Health and Sanitation Adding Chapter 17 Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance to the City Code (Mr. Rivas)
The Director of Development Services presented the item and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Fred Singer, Mickey Kaiserman, Sue Rodman, and Kirk Smith. Written communication was received from Debra Miller. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau and seconded by Mayor Taylor that the City Council direct Staff to notify all affected households of a public workshop that will provide more information on the proposed ordinance (date to be determined) and bring the item back to the City Council following the workshop.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Mayor called for a brief recess.
10.2 Introduce and Waive the First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting the “Very High Fire Hazard Zones in LRA” Prepared for the City of Placerville as Recommended by Cal Fire Dated November 17, 2008 (Mr. Rivas)
The Director of Development Services summarized the proposed ordinance and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance adopting the “Very ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 9, 2022 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
High Fire Hazard Zones in LRA” prepared for the City of Placerville as recommended by Cal Fire dated November 17, 2008.
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 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving an Agreement with HdL Companies for ongoing audit and review services of Cannabis Businesses in the City of Placerville for a Not-to-exceed Amount of $36,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same; and
2. Approving a $36,000 Budget Appropriation from the
General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for the Said Agreement (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9102
The City Manager presented the report and responded to Council questions. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Thomas that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions:
1. Approving an Agreement with HdL Companies for on-going audit and review services of Cannabis Businesses in the City of Placerville for a Not-to-exceed Amount of $36,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same; and
2. Approving a $36,000 Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for the Said Agreement.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Adopt a Resolution:
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1. Approving the Purchase of Six (6) Two-bin Trash/Recycle Receptacles from Belson Outdoors, LLC for a Total Amount Not-toexceed $9,999.29 for Placement within City’s Public Parks; and
2. Approving a $10,000 Budget Appropriation from the
General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for the said Trash/Recycle Receptacles (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9103
The Director of Development Services summarized the item and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions:
1. Approving the Purchase of Six (6) Two-bin Trash/Recycle Receptacles from Belson Outdoors, LLC for a Total Amount Not-to-exceed $9,999.29 for Placement within City’s Public Parks; and
2. Approving a $10,000 Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance for the said Trash/Recycle Receptacles.
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
No report.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
The Trip to Green project was discussed. CMAQ funds were programmed for projects on Placerville Drive, bike lanes projects, Canal Street sidewalk improvements, and other local, County, and regional projects. • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Councilmember Neau said a committee was established to respond to the Grand Jury report.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Vice-Mayor Saragosa said SACOG held a policy meeting where they had a trail update and received an update on the proposed Sacramento County transportation measure.
• Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors
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No report.
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
Councilmember Borelli said the Council is taking applications from residents for property clearing financial assistance. Up to ten applicants could be awarded $1,000 each.
• City/County Two by Two Committee
No meeting.
• Opportunity Knocks/Continuum of Care
Vice-Mayor Saragosa said funding opportunities were discussed.
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Receive and File July 2022 Police Report - Stats (Chief Wren) The report was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File July Fire Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero) The report was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include Broadway Urban STBGP Funding Appropriation and Right Of Way Amendment, Adoption of Updated ADA Transition Plan and Self Evaluation, Dig Once Ordinance and Road Moratorium (first reading), Hangtown Creek Culvert and Parking Lot Restoration (at Tap House), Aeration Basin Building Roof Replacement CIP and funding, TIM Program AB 602 compliance contract, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation, Appoint Voting Delegates for League Conference, CIRA CalPERS Agreement, PPOA MOU, Quarterly Sales Tax Reports, A/V Upgrade Award, Truck Purchases, Contract for Phase 2 Tree Removal Work, Vegetation Equipment Purchase, Second Reading and Adoption of Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance, Second Reading and Adoption of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Ordinance, Front Yard Fence Height Ordinance (first reading), A-Board Sign Discussion, RCAC Bridge Loan Approval, and Accelerant K9 Introduction.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 8:21 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on August 23, 2022m 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk