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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 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: Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims Government Code §54956.95
Claimant Name: Nancy Stone
Agency claimed against: City of Placerville
Item 2: Liability Claims/Workers’ Compensation Claims
Government Code §54956.95
Claimant: Brian Kissinger
Agency claimed against: City of Placerville
____________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
**Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Councilmember Michael Saragosa will be participating by teleconference from: Ojai Valley Inn, 905 Country Club Rd, Ojai, CA 93023**
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough Present via teleconference: Saragosa
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
No ceremonial matters were scheduled.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met on two items under Closed Session and provided direction to Staff. No public comment was received in advance of Closed Session.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that, at the request of the applicant, the City Council withdraw Item 10.2 from the agenda and adopt the agenda as modified.
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
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The Mayor announced that the Director of Development Services, Pierre Rivas, is retiring at the end of the month, and his last City Council meeting will be October 22, 2024. She invited the public to attend a reception in advance of the meeting to wish him well in his retirement.
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 24, 2024 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 24, 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 Adopting a Resolution Approving the Biennial Confirmation of the City of Placerville’s Conflict of Interest Code (Ms. O’Connell)
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Resolution No. 9363
Adopted a resolution approving the biennial confirmation of the City of Placerville’s Conflict of Interest Code.
7.6 Consider Approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9364
Adopted a resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 as presented.
7.7 Receive and File the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report as Required Under Government Code Section 65400 (Mr. Rivas) Received and filed the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report as required under Government Code Section 65400.
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
No oral communication was received.
8.2 Written Communication
The City Clerk reported that no written communication was received for any non-agendized items; however, one item of written communication was received for Item 10.2, which was pulled from the agenda.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
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10.1 Consider an Ordinance Clarifying Language in the City Code to Maintain the Term of Mayor at One Year (Mr. Morris)
Ordinance No. 1725 (pending adoption)
The City Manager summarized the item. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance clarifying language in the City Code to maintain the term of Mayor at one year. 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
10.2 Consideration of a Request Made by Sandy Martin, Property Owner, to: (1) Amend the Placerville General Plan Map, Changing the 7.64 Acre Property, APN 050-401-018, from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Rural Residential (RR); (2) Amend the Placerville Zoning Map from R-1, 20,000 Single-Family Residential Zone (R1-20) to Estate Residential Zone (RE); and Find the Project Categorically Exempt from Environmental Review Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15305 (Mr. Rivas)
This item was pulled from the agenda at the request of the applicant. No discussion or action took place.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider a Resolution of Intention (ROI 2024-03) to Initiate Amendments to the Text of the City of Placerville Municipal Code, Title 10, Zoning Ordinance, to Comply with New State Legislation on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9365
The Director of Development Services presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI 2024-03) to initiate amendments to the text of the City of Placerville Municipal Code, Title 10, ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 8, 2024 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Zoning Ordinance, to comply with new state legislation on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU).
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 Consider an Agreement with Youngdahl Consulting Group, Inc., for Materials Testing Services for the Historic City Hall Stabilization Project for a Total Estimated Cost of $44,710 (CIP # 42423) (Mr.
Morris)
Resolution No. 9366
Councilmember Gotberg recused herself from the item stating her company has business relations with environmental consulting firms that have bid on the project, and she exited the chamber. The City Manager presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council approve an agreement with Youngdahl Consulting Group, Inc., for materials testing services for the Historic City Hall Stabilization Project for a total estimated cost of $44,710.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Gotberg
Councilmember Gotberg returned to the chamber.
12.3 Consider a Resolution Supporting Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9367
The City Manager summarized the report. Public comment was received from Ryan Carter and Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt a resolution supporting Proposition 36, the Homelessness, Drug Addiction, and Theft Reduction Act.
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The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Clerici and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Neau, Saragosa, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Gotberg
12.4 Consider Ratifying Construction Contract Change Orders No. 16 through 19 and Approving Contract Change Orders No. 20 and 21 Totaling $88,484.07 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the Total Combined Amount $86,694.47 for the Broadway Maintenance Project (CIP #42003) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9368
The City Engineer summarized the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. The City Clerk stated one item of written communication had been received on the item. It was moved by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council ratify Construction Contract Change Orders No. 16 through 19 and approve Contract Change Orders No. 20 and 21 totaling $88,484.07 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the total combined amount $86,694.47 for the Broadway Maintenance Project (CIP #42003) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
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
12.5 Consider Approving Construction Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 19 and Ratifying CCOs Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the Total Combined Amount of $105,080.99 for the Broadway Sidewalks Project (CIP #41606) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same, Approving an Amendment No. 10 and Notice to Proceed No. 11 both in the Amount of $24,902 to the Consulting Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc., and Approving Budget Appropriations for the said Project (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9369
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The City Engineer summarized the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Ryan Carter. The City Clerk stated one item of written communication had been received on the item. It was moved by Councilmember Gotberg that the City Council approve Construction Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 19 and ratify CCOs Nos. 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the total combined amount of $105,080.99 for the Broadway Sidewalks Project (CIP #41606) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same, approve an Amendment No. 10 and Notice to Proceed No. 11, both in the amount of $24,902 to the Consulting Services Agreement with R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc., and approve budget appropriations for the said project.
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. 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)
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No requests for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager reported that Pioneer Community Energy will be giving a presentation at the next City Council meeting on October 22, 2024.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
Presentation by Pioneer Community Energy, Second Reading and Adoption of Mayor’s Term Ordinance, Second Reading and Adoption of GPA 24-01 & ZC 24- 07 / Martin, Tobacco Retail Ordinance (First Reading), Placerville Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding, Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Financial Report, Homeland Security Grant, and September Stats for Police, Fire, and Development Services.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 5:38 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on October 22, 2024, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk