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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2024
CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 PM
APPRECIATION RECEPTION: 4:30 PM
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Conference with Real Property Negotiators
Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: Placerville Drive - Make Offers for Right of Way Acquisition (11 properties)
Agency Negotiation: Melissa McConnell
Negotiating Parties: Ramirez (263 Placerville Drive), Khairas Investments LLCCA (279 Placerville Drive), Chino Promenade III Inc. (337 Placerville Drive), Rana (560 Placerville Drive), Ham (567 Placerville Drive), Carr (574 Placerville Drive), Sanders (583 Placerville Drive), Evgenikos (615 Placerville Drive), Sweeney (621 Placerville Drive), AmeriGas Propane (7485 Green Valley Road), and Combellack (7502 Green Valley Road).
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
Item 2: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Patrick Clark, Cleve Morris, Dave Warren
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Bargaining Unit: Local 39
Item 3: Public Employment Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: City Manager
Item 4: Public Employee Appointment
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Title: Interim Director of Development Services
____________________________________________________________________________________ 4:30 P.M. APPRECIATION RECEPTION
The public was invited to attend this appreciation reception to recognize this year’s outgoing Mayor, incoming and outgoing City Council members, and employees with service anniversaries.
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____________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order and The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
Absent: Saragosa
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 State of the City Address (Mayor Neau)
The Mayor presented the State of the City Address. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Ruth Michelson.
3.2 Recognition for Outgoing City Council Member, Michael Saragosa (Mr.
Morris)
The City Manager stated a plaque will be given to Councilmember Saragosa to thank and recognize him for his service to the City. Public comment was received from District III Supervisor Wendy Thomas, Mandi Rodriguez, Kirk Smith, Dennis Thomas, and Ruth Michelson.
3.3 Acknowledge and File the Official Final Election Report, and Adopt a Resolution Accepting the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Canvass of Ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election (Ms.
O’Connell)
Resolution No. 9382
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Clerici that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting the El Dorado County Registrar of Voters Canvass of Ballots for the November 5, 2024 General Election. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gotberg and passed by the following vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT Saragosa
ABSTAIN: None
No public comment was received. The Official Final Election Report was received and filed.
3.4 Oath of Allegiance for Elected Council Members, as Required by Article 20, Section 3, California Constitution and Chapter 8, Division 4, Title I of the California Government Code (Ms. O’Connell) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 10, 2024 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Allegiance to the newly elected City Council members, Jackie Neau, and Ryan Carter.
At this time, Councilmember Carter was seated on the dais.
3.5 Motion for the City Council to Adjourn the Meeting Sine-Die, and Appoint the City Manager as Temporary Chairperson (Mr. Morris) Recommendation to adjourn the meeting Sine-Die and to appoint the City Manager as Temporary Chairperson. Mayor Neau passed the gavel to the City Manager. The City Manager then called the meeting to order and requested nominations from the Council for the appointment of Mayor.
Councilmember Yarbrough nominated John Clerici as Mayor. No other nominations were received.
Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson, Marian Washburn, and Sue Rodman.
A roll-call vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Clerici accepted the appointment with honor.
3.6 The Mayor Calls for Nominations for Vice-Mayor
Mayor Clerici called for a motion and a second to nominate candidate(s) within the Council for the position of Vice-Mayor.
Councilmember Neau nominated Nicole Gotberg for Vice-Mayor. Ms.
Gotberg accepted the nomination. No other nominations were received.
Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson.
A roll-call vote was taken as follows:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The regular order of business resumed.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
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The City Attorney stated the City Council met in Closed Session (absent Saragosa), there was no public comment, and the Council provided direction on each of the items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt the agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau and passed unanimously.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Employee Service Anniversaries (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager acknowledged several service anniversaries, thanking each employee with a gift certificate. Public comment was received from Marian Washburn, Sue Rodman, and Mark Acuna.
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 November 12, 2024 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of November 12, 2024.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Accounts Payable Register.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Registers for Pay Periods 10 and 11 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Registers.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Request Cancellation of the December 24, 2024, Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting (Ms. O’Connell)
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Cancelled the December 24, 2024 regularly scheduled City Council meeting.
7.6 Consider Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend the Text of the City of Placerville City Ordinance, Adding Chapter 30 (Tobacco Retailers) to Title 5 (Business Regulations) to Regulate Retail of Tobacco Products and to Establish a Tobacco Retail Licensing Program; and Find the Action is Not a “Project” within the Meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15378 and Not Subject to Environmental Review (Mr. Rivas)
The Director of Development Services provided a brief history of the ordinance and clarified the amendments. Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson. Several revisions to the ordinance were suggested by the Council. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council direct staff to bring the ordinance back for a first-reading, date uncertain. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7.7 Consider Accepting Three Offers of Dedication for Public Street Right-of-way on Green Valley Road Along the Frontage of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 325-120-030, 325-120-028, and 325-120-059, and Directing the City Clerk to Sign a Certificate of Acceptance for said Offers of Dedication (Ms. McConnell)
Resolution No. 9383
The City Engineer summarized the item and provided clarification to questions posed by the public. Public comment was received from Candy Rapp and Ruth Michelson. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council accept three offers of dedication for Public Street Right-of-way on Green Valley Road along the frontage of Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 325-120-030, 325-120-028, and 325-120-059, and direct the City Clerk to sign a Certificate of Acceptance for said Offers of Dedication. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Items 7.6 and 7.7 were pulled for discussion. It was moved by Councilmember ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 10, 2024 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Yarbrough that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau. No public comment was received. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Greg Carter.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Items 7.6 and 7.7 were pulled for discussion.
The Mayor called for a brief recess.
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration of the Recommendation of the Planning Commission to: (1) Approve a Map Amendment for Lot 15 (2706 Bedford Avenue /APN 050-610-015) of the Recorded Quartz Mountain Subdivision Modifying the Boundaries of the Building Envelope and Reduction of Designated Open Space to Accommodate the Future Construction of a Single-Family Dwelling; and (2) Find the Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 9384
The Director of Development Services presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council take the following actions: (1) Approve a map amendment for Lot 15 (2706 Bedford Avenue /APN 050-610-015) of the recorded Quartz Mountain Subdivision modifying the boundaries of the building envelope and reduction of designated open space to accommodate the future construction of a single-family dwelling; and (2) Find the Project ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 10, 2024 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15305. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approve Revised Policies and Procedures for Special Events Permit Process on City Property (Mr. Nishihara)
The Director of Community Services presented the item and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Larissa Lujan, Tony Windle, Ruth Michelson, Greg Rezak, Elena Tucker, and Sue Rodman.
Several revisions were suggested. The policies and procedures will be revised and brought back to the City Council at a later date.
12.2 Consider Budget Liquidations from the ARPA Fund Totaling $181,491 for Certain Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects and Equipment, a $770,420 Budget Appropriation from the ARPA Fund for Police Patrol Division Personnel Costs, a $770,420 Budget Liquidation from the General Fund for Police Patrol Division Personnel Costs, and Budget Appropriations from the General Fund Totaling $770,420 for Previously Identified CIP Projects, Equipment, and an $88,929 Contingency for Unforeseen
Expenditures (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9385
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution approving budget liquidations from the ARPA Fund totaling $181,491 for certain Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and equipment, a $770,420 budget appropriation from the ARPA fund for police patrol division personnel costs, a $770,420 budget liquidation from the General Fund for police patrol division personnel costs, and budget appropriations from the General Fund totaling $770,420 for previously identified CIP projects, equipment, and an $88,929 contingency for unforeseen expenditures. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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12.3 Consider Increasing the Youth NFL Flag Football Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $8.00 from $179.00 to $187.00 Per Player Effective January 1, 2025, and Increasing the Youth NFL Flag Football Post Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $8.00 from $189.00 to $197.00 Per Player Effective January 1, 2025 (Mr.
Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9386
The Director of Community Services presented the report. No public comment was received. The Council discussed implementing the fees after 60 days. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council increase the Youth NFL Flag Football Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $8.00 from $179.00 to $187.00 per player effective February 10, 2025, and increasing the Youth NFL Flag Football Post Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $8.00 from $189.00 to $197.00 Per Player effective February 10, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Consider Authorizing the Sale of Five (5) Police Department Vehicles that have been Deemed as Surplus Property to NextGen Alpha Upfitting in the Amount of $30,000 and Authorize the Chief of Police or Designee to Execute a Contract for Services and any Related Documents (Chief Wren)
Resolution No. 9387
Police Commander Maciel presented the report. Public comment was received from Ruth Carter. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council authorize the sale of five (5) police department vehicles that have been deemed as surplus property to NextGen Alpha Upfitting in the amount of $30,000 and authorize the Chief of Police or designee to execute a contract for services and any related documents. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following rollcall vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
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The 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 November 2024 Police Report – Stats (Chief Wren) The report was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File November Fire Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero)
The November report will be provided to the City Council in January.
15.3 Development Services Department’s Development/Permitting Statistics for the Month of November 2024 (Mr. Rivas)
The report was received and filed.
15.4 Schedule Wildfire Resiliency Planning Workshop (Mr. Morris) The City Council will be polled for potential dates for a special meeting in January.
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15.5 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting Schedule Change (Mr.
Nishihara)
The Director of Community Services announced that, based on staff schedules and resources, the Parks & Recreation Commission Meetings will be held on the third Monday of each month instead of the third Wednesday. Meetings that fall on holidays will be rescheduled.
No public comments were received under City Manager and Staff Reports.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Mayor Appointments to Other Boards/Agencies Request authorization for H/L & Planning Commission recruitments, Part-time salary schedule, 241 Placerville Drive SFIA, Trip to Green Consultant Agreement and Budget Appropriation, Placerville Dr. Bridge - Budget appropriations and Dewberry Amendment, Scheduling of Wildfire Strategy Workshop in January, Placerville Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding, Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Financial Report, Measure J Report, Water Capital Improvement Charge/Facility Capital Charge, and Development Services Staff Reorganization
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 8:37 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of December 24, 2024, may be cancelled pending action taken on Item 7.5. If cancelled, the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on January 14, 2025, 4:30 P.M.
Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk