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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2024
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
No ceremonial matters were scheduled.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
No closed session was scheduled.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Gotberg and seconded by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
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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 March 26, 2024 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 26, 2024.
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 Approving a $10,000 Budget Appropriation from the Measure L Fund Construction Reserve and Contract Change Order No. 1 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $39,951 for the Bee Street Storm Drain Repair Project (CIP #42424 (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9295
Adopted a resolution approving Contract Change Order No. 1 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $39,951 for the Bee Street Storm Drain Repair Project (CIP #42424) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same; and approving a $10,000 budget appropriation from the Measure L Fund Construction Reserve for the said project.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman on Item 7.5. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
No oral communication was received.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the consent calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Consideration of an Ordinance Extending the Temporary Moratorium on Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs in the City of Placerville for an Additional 10 Months and 15 Days (Mr. Morris) Ordinance No. 1719
The City Manager presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt an ordinance extending the Urgency Ordinance, adding Chapter 17 To Title 7, of the Placerville Municipal Code prohibiting the establishment, operation, use, and/or participation in syringe exchange or distribution programs within the City of Placerville.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: Gotberg
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Adoption of Actions to Alleviate Issues that may be the Result of Additional Establishment of Tobacco Retail Stores (Mr.
Rivas)
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The Director of Development Services presented the report and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough and seconded by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council adopt the listed actions as recommended by staff.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consider Adoption of the Public Art Master Plan Prepared by Arts and Culture El Dorado for the City of Placerville (Mr. Morris) The City Council will revisit the plan once it is reviewed by the Recreation and Parks Commission and the Planning Commission. No action was taken on this item. It was received and filed.
12.3 Consider Support for Senate Bill 1432, Amending the Current Program for Seismic Safety Building Standards for Hospitals (Mr.
Morris)
The City Manager summarized the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by ViceMayor Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and transmit the letter of support for Senate Bill 1432.
The motion passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Acknowledge and File the AB 481 Annual Report, and Direct Staff to Post the Report Pursuant to Government Code 7072 (Chief Wren) The Chief of Police presented the report. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council acknowledge and file the AB 481 Annual Report and direct staff to post the report pursuant to Government Code 7072.
The motion passed by the following voice vote:
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AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.5 Consider Approval of Reorganization and a New Classification and Salary Schedule for the Community Services Department
Community Services Specialist Position (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9296
The City Manager presented the staff report. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Saragosa and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the job description and salary schedule for a
1.00 FTE Community Services Specialist position and a 1.00 FTE Recreation Coordinator position, abolishing a 1.00 FTE Recreation Coordinator II position and a 1.00 FTE Administrative Assistant position, and approving and affirming a new salary schedule effective April 13, 2024.
The motion passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.6 Consider Adoption of a Resolution of Intent (ROI 2024-02) to Initiate Amendments to the Text of the City of Placerville Zoning Ordinance 10-5-15, Commercial Zone to Clarify Subsection (B), Permitted Uses and Subsection (C), Conditional Uses, with Regards to a Place of Entertainment and New and Used Retail Sales (Mr.
Rivas)
Resolution No. 9297
The Director of Development Services summarized the item. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution to initiate amendments to the City of Placerville Zoning Ordinance (Municipal Code Title 10) to clarify language and procedure for place of entertainment and new and used retail sales uses within commercial zones.
The motion passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
The City Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies. No public comment was received.
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
(Mayor Neau, Councilmember Yarbrough)
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
(Mayor Neau, Vice-Mayor Clerici, Councilmember Yarbrough) • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
(Councilmember Gotberg)
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
(Councilmember Saragosa)
• Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors
(Councilmember Yarbrough)
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
(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)
Councilmember Saragosa requested a status update on the staff workload associated with supporting the City’s various committees and commissions.
Mayor Neau proposed a review of the ordinance relating to the definitions and duties of the Planning Commission for review and recommended changes. The City Council unanimously concurred with her suggestion.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Receive and file March 2024 Police Report – Stats (Chief Wren) No public comment was received. The item was received and filed.
15.2 Development Services Department’s Development/Permitting Statistics for the Month of March 2024 (Mr. Rivas)
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No public comment was received. The item was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
Proclamation for Lyme Disease Awareness Month, Proclamation for Rotary Club’s 80th Anniversary, Fire Stats, TIM Fee Program Update - Amendment to GHD Contract, Urgency Ordinance Extension - Tobacco Retailers, Water and Wastewater Cost of Service Study Update/Direction, Orchard Hill Intent to Levy, TIM Fee Financial Report, Placerville Police Officer’s Association Memorandum of Understanding, Special Events, and Broadway Water Main.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:42 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on April 23, 2024, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk