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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
NO CLOSED SESSION
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
Mayor Neau 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
3.1 A Proclamation Declaring September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day (Mayor Neau)
Mayor Neau read the proclamation and presented it to Chief Wren (Placerville Police) and Chief Cordero (El Dorado County Fire Protection District).
3.2 A Proclamation Declaring September, 2024, as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Mayor Neau)
Mayor Neau read the proclamation and presented it to Richard Montgomery, who has chaired a local Prostate Cancer support group for the past twenty years.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
No closed session was scheduled.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council move Item 12.2 to follow Item 12.5. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Saragosa and passed by the following vote:
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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.
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 August 27, 2024 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of August 27, 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 Ratifying Contract Change Order No. 1 in the Amount of $2,625.45 for the Hangtown Creek Culvert Repair Project (CIP #42013), and Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute and Record a Notice of Completion. (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9353
Ratified Contract Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,625.45 for the Hangtown Creek Culvert Repair Project (CIP #42013), and authorized the City Engineer to execute and record a Notice of Completion. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 10, 2024 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
7.6 Consider Approving a Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $141,648.00 for the Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project (CIP #42337), Authorizing the City Engineer to Issue Notice to Proceed No. 2 to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in the Amount of $164,073, and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA (Ms.
McConnell)
Resolution No. 9354
Approved a Budget Appropriation in the amount of $141,648.00 for the Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project (CIP #42337), authorized the City Engineer to issue Notice to Proceed No. 2 to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $164,073, and found the project exempt from CEQA.
7.7 Consider a Resolution Approving the Revised Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9355
Approved the revised Second Amended and Restated Joint Powers Agreement for Pioneer Community Energy.
No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Clerici and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Brian Wadsworth and Kathi Lishman.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Approving Installation of an Inground Christmas Tree Stand Located to the East of the Bell Tower (Mr. Stone) The Director of Public Works presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Written communication was received from Ruth Michelson. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council approve installation of an inground Christmas tree stand located to the East of the Bell Tower. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consideration of a Resolution Declaring the Abandoned Pole Sign Located at 564 Main Street as an Abandoned On-premises Sign and a Public Nuisance; and Declare to Commence Abatement. (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 9356
The Director of Development Services presented the report. The business owner of the subject property on which the pole sign is located addressed the City Council. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council grant an additional 90 days, deem the pole sign not to be abandoned, and the pole sign must come into conformance with the City Code, otherwise the sign will be abated by City staff.
The City Attorney suggested a modification to Section 3 of the resolution stating, “The City Council hereby declares the pole sign located at 564 Main Street, as described in the staff report, to be an illegal abandoned sign and a public nuisance if not abated on or before December 9, 2024.
Councilmember Saragosa amended his motion to include the suggested modification to Section 3 of the resolution. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Clerici and passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Consider Approving an All-way Stop at the Intersection of Mallard Lane and McIntosh Drive/Pintail Lane (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9357
The City Engineer presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council approve an All-way Stop at the intersection of Mallard Lane and McIntosh Drive/Pintail Lane. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Consider Approving a Contract with A T.E.E.M. Electrical Engineering in the Amount of $25,825 for the Water Reclamation Facility Load Bank PLC Replacement Project (CIP #42507). (Ms.
McConnell)
Resolution No. 9358
The City Engineer summarized the report and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council approve a contract with A T.E.E.M. Electrical Engineering in the amount of $25,825 for the Water Reclamation Facility Load Bank PLC Replacement Project (CIP #42507).
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.5 Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services with Cole Huber LLP to Represent the City in Seeking a Court Appointed Receiver for the Property Identified as 3113 Clark Street, Assessor’s Parcel Number 003-241-016 and a $35,000 Budget Appropriation from the General Liability Fund Unassigned Fund Balance (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9359
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The Director of Development Services presented the item. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a professional services agreement for legal services with Cole Huber LLP and authorize the City Manager to execute the same; and approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $35,000 from the General Liability Fund unassigned fund balance. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
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. Sue Rodman provided an update regarding the Placerville Fire Safe Council. 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)
With concurrence from the City Council, Mayor Neau requested an item be placed on an upcoming agenda regarding two-year mayor terms.
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15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
No reports.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
Proclamation: All Colors All Cancers Awareness Month (Oct.), Camping Ordinance - 2nd Reading, Zoning Ordinance - C Zone amend.-Entertainment/Retail Centers2nd Reading, Zoning Ordinance - Family Daycare Homes- 2nd Reading, Water and Wastewater CICs/FCCs, Placerville Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding, Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Financial Report, Folder/Inserter Machine Purchase, and RBI MS4 Permit Services Agreement.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:18 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on September 24, 2024, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk