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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024
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: Public Employee Appointment
Gov. Code § 54957
Position: Director of Community Services
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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
Absent: Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 National Night Out Proclamation (Mayor Neau)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Sergeant Pratt and Officer Irwin. National Night Out will take place on August 6, 2024.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney stated no public comment was received in advance of Closed Session, and that the City Council provided direction to staff regarding Item 1, Employee Appointment.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Saragosa and passed by the following vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
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 June 25, 2024 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 25, 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 Notify the Media and Public, by Approval of this Request, that the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of July 23, 2024, is Cancelled (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the request to cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of July 23, 2024.
7.6 Consider Ratifying Contract Change Order No. 2 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $6,084.62 for the Bee Street Storm Drain Repair Project (CIP #42424), and Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute a Notice of Completion for the said Project (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9338
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Ratified Contract Change Order No. 2 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $6,084.62 for the Bee Street Storm Drain Repair Project (CIP #42424), and authorized the City Engineer to execute a Notice of Completion for the said project.
7.7 Consider Approving Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,750 for the Giovanni Road Sewer Line Replacement Project (CIP #42224), and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same (Ms.
McConnell)
Resolution No. 9339
Approved Amendment #1 to the Consulting Services Agreement with R.E.Y.
Engineers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,750 for the Giovanni Road Sewer Line Replacement Project (CIP #42224), and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
7.8 Consider approving Cooperative Agreement (03-0848) with the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the US 50 Trip to Green Congestion Management and Resiliency Strategy project (CIP #42502) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9340
Councilmember Gotberg recused herself from this item stating her company holds an environmental services contract with Caltrans. Ms.
Gotberg exited the chamber prior to discussion on the item.
The City Engineer summarized the item. Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson, Kirk Smith, Ryan Carter, and David Fausel.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council approve Cooperative Agreement (03-0848) with the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the US 50 Trip to Green Congestion Management and Resiliency Strategy project (CIP #42502) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Saragosa and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
RECUSED: Gotberg
7.9 Consider Retroactively Approving and Affirming a Salary Schedule effective July 6, 2024 (Mr. Warren)
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Resolution No. 9341
Retroactively approved and affirmed a salary schedule effective July 6, 2024.
7.10 Consider Approval of an Agreement with NBS to update the Ridge at Orchard Hill Benefit Assessment District (BAD) No. 06-01, Zone 1 in the amount of $31,000. (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9342
Approved an agreement with NBS to update the Ridge at Orchard Hill Benefit Assessment District (BAD) No. 06-01, Zone 1 in the amount of $31,000.
Councilmember Gotberg recused herself from Item 7.8. It was moved by Vice Mayor Clerici that the City Council pull Item 7.8 and approve the balance of the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Saragosa and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Sue Rodman.
8.2 Written Communication
Item 1: Petition for Quality-of-Life Policing
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.8 was pulled from the Consent Calendar due to Councilmember Gotberg’s recusal.
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Introduction by Title Only and First Reading and Rescission of the Temporary Moratorium on Needle and Syringe Exchange Programs in the City of Placerville (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager provided background information on the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Ruth Michelson, and Ryan Carter. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of July 9, 2024 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Gotberg that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance rescinding the temporary moratorium on needle and syringe programs in the City of Placerville. The motion was seconded by ViceMayor Clerici and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Approval of an Agreement with Regional Government Services for Recruitment Services for the Position of Director of Development Services (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9343
The City Manager presented the item. Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson and Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council approve an agreement with Regional Government Services for recruitment services for the position of Director of Development Services. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consider Increasing the Youth Basketball Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $7.00 from $134.00 to $141.00 per player effective August 1, 2024; and Increasing the Youth Basketball Post Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $7.00 from $144.00 to $151.00 per player effective August 1, 2024 (Mr. Youel) Resolution No. 9344
The Interim Director of Community Services summarized the item. Public comment was received from Jack (last name not given). Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council increase the Youth Basketball Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $7.00 from $134.00 to $141.00 per player effective August 1, 2024; and Increase the Youth Basketball Post Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $7.00 from $144.00 to $151.00 per player effective August 1, 2024. The motion was ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of July 9, 2024 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
seconded by Councilmember Saragosa and passed by the following rollcall vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
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)
No requests for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Receive and File June Fire Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero) Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Jack (no last name given). The report was received and filed.
15.2 Development Services Department’s Development/Permitting Statistics for the Month of June 2024 (Mr. Rivas)
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The report was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: C&H Auto 90th Anniversary Proclamation, Placerville Police Officers’ Association Memorandum of Understanding, TIM Fee Financial Report, Measure J Report, Investment Report, and AB1383 Local Assistance Grant (OWR4) Budget Appropriation.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 5:59 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on August 13, 2024, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk