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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
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: Placerville Police Officers Association (PPOA) Item 2: Liability Claims/Workers’ Compensation Claims
Government Code §54956.95
Claimant: James Lane
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 5:15 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
Absent: Clerici, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 A Proclamation of the Placerville City Council Recognizing the Month of October, 2023, as All Colors, All Cancers Awareness Month (Mayor Saragosa)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Wendy Goossen, Founder and President of Images of Hope.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – Interim City Attorney Booher The City Council gave Staff direction on the two Closed Session items; no formal action was taken.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Gotberg and seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Consider Acknowledging and Filing the Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditors’ Reports and Single Audit and Independent Auditors’ Reports for Fiscal Year 2021/2022 (Mr. Warren) The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance introduced Ken Pun, CPA, CGMA, Managing Partner/CEO from The Pun Group, who presented an overview of the 2021/2022 audit reports. No public comment was received. The item was acknowledged and filed.
6.3 Receive Presentation from El Dorado County Fire Protection District Regarding a Proposed Community Facilities District for Public Safety Services (Chief Cordero)
Fire Chief Tim Cordero introduced Cathy Dominico of the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, who presented information regarding a proposed Community Facilities District for public safety services. Public comment was received from Kirk Smith and Sue Rodman. The item was received and filed.
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 Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of September 12, 2023 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 12, 2023.
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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 Consider Acknowledging and Filing the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022 (Mr. Warren) Acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2022.
7.6 Consider Acknowledging and Filing the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2022 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ended September 30, 2022.
7.7 Consider Approving a Construction Contract for the Replacement of Three Existing Leaking Sewer Manholes Located on Madrone Lane (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 9238
Approved a Construction Contract for the replacement of three existing leaking sewer manholes located on Madrone Lane.
7.8 Consider Renewal of a Contract with Bold Communications Inc., Emily Idleman, to Provide Social Media Outreach Services for the City of Placerville (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9239
This item was pulled for discussion. The City Manager summarized the item. No public comment was received.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council approve a contract with Bold Communications Inc. to provide social media outreach services for the City of Placerville for a not to exceed amount of $31,200 and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council pull Item 7.8 for discussion and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Kirk Smith.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.8 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration to Adopt Resolution Declaring the Abandoned Pole Sign Located at 50 Main Street (APN: 003-051-020) as an Abandoned On-premise Sign and a Public Nuisance; and Declare to Commence Abatement (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9240
The Director of Development Services presented the item. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the abandoned pole sign located at 50 ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 26, 2023 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Main Street (APN: 003-051-020) as an abandoned on-premise sign and a public nuisance; and declare to commence abatement.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
11.2 Consideration to Adopt Resolution Declaring the Abandoned Pole Sign Located at 1174 Broadway (APN: 004-111-037) as an
Abandoned On-premise Sign and a Public Nuisance; and Declare to Commence Abatement (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9241
The Director of Development Services presented the item. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the abandoned pole sign located at 1174 Broadway (APN: 004-111-037) as an abandoned on-premise sign and a public nuisance; and declare to commence abatement.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
11.3 Consideration to Adopt Resolution Declaring the Abandoned Pole Sign Located at 1267 Broadway (APN: 002-244-017) as an
Abandoned On-premise Sign and a Public Nuisance; and Declare to Commence Abatement (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9242
The Director of Development Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Gotberg and seconded by Mayor Saragosa that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the abandoned pole sign located at 1267 Broadway (APN: 002-244-017) as an abandoned onpremise sign and a public nuisance; and declare to commence abatement.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
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ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consideration of Memorandum of Understanding with Waste Connections of California, Inc. for Purchase and Delivery of Compost to Satisfy the City’s Requirements Under Senate Bill 1383 and Assemble Bill 1985 (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9243
The Director of Development Services provided background on the item and responded to Council questions. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Waste Connections of California, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of compost for a cost of $32.00 per ton (151.6 tons in 2023 calendar year, 328.4 tons in 2024 calendar year, 505.0 tons in 2025 calendar year, and every year after) for an amount of $10,103 (Fiscal Year 2023-2024) to meet the City’s procurement obligation in compliance with Senate Bill 1383 and Assembly Bill 1985; and authorize the Development Services Director to execute the same; and authorizing the purchase of compost delivery site development improvements and public educational materials; and approving a $21,070.00 budget appropriation for purchase of the same.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consider a Resolution of the City Council, Declaring its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein for Phase 4 and Phase 6 of the Cottonwood Park Subdivision, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 002-051-027, 002-071- 033, and 002-071-034 Effective Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Ms. Neves) Resolution No. 9244
The City Engineer summarized the report and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Gotberg and seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring its intention to establish a Community Facilities District and to ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 26, 2023 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
authorize the levy of special taxes therein for Phase 4 & 6 of the Cottonwood Park Subdivision, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 002-051-027, 002-071-033, and 002-071-034 effective Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Clerici, Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
The City Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Vice-Mayor Neau, Councilmember Yarbrough
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
Mayor Saragosa, Vice-Mayor Neau, Councilmember Clerici
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Councilmember Clerici
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Mayor Saragosa
• Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors
Councilmember Yarbrough
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
Vice-Mayor Neau
• Opportunity Knocks/Continuum of Care
Councilmember Gotberg
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
The Director of Development Services reported that staff has been working with the El Dorado Community Foundation who plan to make an application to do an architectural lighting program for Main Street using grant money (no cost to the City). The item will go before the Planning Commission before it is brought to the City Council at a future meeting.
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16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: El Dorado County Wildfire Strategy Presentation, Historic City Hall Stabilization Study, Placerville Station II Close out Contract Change Orders, Notice of Completion, and Retention Release, City/County Memorandum of Understanding for Mosquito Road, Western Placerville Interchange Phase 2 Right of Way Acceptance and Dedication with El Dorado County Transit Authority, Placerville Drive Storm Drain Repair Contract Change Order #1 and Notice of Completion, Cedar Ravine Road Multimodal Study Capital Improvement Project and Contract with CivicWell for Cedar Ravine Road Multimodal Study Request for Proposals from the meeting of June 14, 2022, Engineering Intern Position, Public Hearing - Appeal of Planning Commission Decision, Private Sewer Lateral Ordinance, A-Board SignsDiscussion and Direction, Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance, Revisions to City Code 8-9-3 Regarding Clarifications to Trip Increases, Measure J Report, Investment Report, Bell Tower Lights, Monthly Stats for the Police Department, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, and the Development Services Department.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:05 p.m.
The next Regularly Scheduled City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk