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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025
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
Pursuant to Gov. Code § 54957
Position: Director of Development 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: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
Absent: Neau
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 A Proclamation Recognizing April, 2025, as Child Abuse Prevention Month (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Jennifer Kalsbeek, Chair of the Child Abuse Prevention Council. No public comments were received.
3.2 A Proclamation Declaring the Week of April 13-19, 2025, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to the Chief of Police and Dispatcher Tiffani.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comment was received in advance of Closed Session and the City Council provided direction to staff.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and seconded by Councilmember Carter that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neau
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Placerville Fire Safe Council – Wildfire Safety Event Announcement (Mr. Acuna)
Mark Acuna of the Placerville Fire Safe Council provided information on the upcoming Wildfire Safety Event taking place on April 26, 2025.
6.3 Presentation by Marshall Medical Center on Existing Parking (Marshall Hospital Parking (Plan) Analysis) (Mr. Morris) No public comment was received. The presentation was received and filed.
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 March 25, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 25, 2025.
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.
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7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed Public Records Requests.
7.5 Consider Authorizing the Engineering Department to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management Services for the Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project (CIP #42337), and Authorizing Staff to Advertise Plans, Specifications, and Construction Contract Documents for Bidding of the Said Project, Following Federal Authorization of the Construction Phase Funds (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9413
Adopted a resolution authorizing the engineering department to prepare and release a request for proposals for construction management services for the Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project (CIP#42337), and authorizing staff to advertise plans, specifications, and construction contract documents for the said project.
7.6 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the quarter ended September 30, 2024.
7.7 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ended December 31, 2024 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended December 31, 2024.
7.8 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report (Mr. Cahill) The 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report was received and filed.
No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neau
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
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8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Sue Norman, Kathi Lishman, and Sue Rodman.
8.2 Written Communication
Written communication was received from Sue Norman. Copies were provided to the public.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Consider an Ordinance Approving the Fire Hazard Mitigation Zone Maps for the City of Placerville (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager summarized the ordinance. One item of written communication was received and copies were provided to the public.
Public comment was received from Marian Washburn, Sue Rodman, and Kathi Lishman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance approving the Fire Hazard Mitigation Zone Maps for the City of Placerville.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neau
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration of an Appeal Filed by Ryan Nutting of a Fine (6th Administrative Fine) Levied on 50 Main Street for Failure to Respond to Notice to Correct (File: C#24-031) (Mr. Cahill) The City Attorney explained that the public hearing was about an appeal of a fine related to sign removal. She stated that about an hour and a half earlier, staff received a letter from the applicant’s attorney withdrawing the appeal and agreeing to remove the sign by May 10, 2025, in exchange for the previously proposed waiver of the fine. Given the withdrawal, she recommended that the City Council cancel the public hearing.
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Public comments were provided by former Director of Development Services Pierre Rivas, as well as Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman.
No action was taken on the item.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Adopting a Resolution Authorizing the Director of Community Services to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with On the Spot! Janitorial for Custodial Services at City Facilities (City Hall, Town Hall, Police Department, and Water Reclamation Facility) at a Monthly Cost of $6,600, Effective May 1, 2025 (Mr. Nishihara) Resolution No. 9414
The Director of Community Services presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Director of Community Services to negotiate and execute a contract with On the Spot! Janitorial for custodial services at City facilities (City Hall, Town Hall, Police Department, and Water Reclamation Facility at a monthly cost of $6,600 effective May 1, 2025.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neau
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consider a $4.20 per Game Increase in the Adult Softball Team Registration Fee for a 10-week Season for a Total Fee of $776.00 per Team Effective June 23, 2025, and Authorizing the Director of Community Services to Negotiate and Execute a Three-Year Agreement with the Greater Sacramento Softball Association (GSSA) to Provide Officials for Adult Softball Games (Mr. Nishihara) Resolution No. 9415
The Director of Community Services presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a $4.20 per game increase in the Adult Softball Team Registration Fee and authorizing the Director of Community Services to negotiate a three-year agreement with the Greater Sacramento Softball Association for adult softball officiating services.
The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neau
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Consider a Work Order #1 with Entrypoint Networks, Inc. in Accordance with the Master Service Agreement Entered into on November 12, 2024 for Engineering, Underground Construction, Splicing and Testing, Individual Parcel Drops and Hut and Cabinet Installation in the amount of $19,518,943 for the Broadband Fiber Planning Project (CIP #42340) and Authorizing the City Manager to Open a Joint Escrow Account with Entrypoint Networks, Inc. and Negotiate a Deposit Agreement with U.S. Bank National Association for Payment to Entrypoint Networks, Inc. for the said Work Order #1, and Authorizing four City Officials as Depositor Representatives (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9416
The City Manager reviewed the key points of the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Work Order #1 in accordance with the Master Services Agreement with Entrypoint Networks, Inc. to provide engineering, underground construction, splicing and testing, individual parcel drops and hut and cabinet installation for the City’s Broadband Fiber Project (CIP #42340) and authorizing the City Manager to open a joint escrow account with Entrypoint Networks, Inc. and negotiate a deposit agreement with U.S.
Bank National Association.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: Neau
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
The Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies. No public comment was received.
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
(Neau, Yarbrough)
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
(Clerici, Neau, Yarbrough)
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• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
(Carter)
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
(Clerici)
• Pioneer Community Energy Board of Directors
(Carter)
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
(Gotberg)
• Opportunity Knocks/Continuum of Care
(Carter)
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
No requests were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
No reports were scheduled.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Placerville Fire Safe Council - Wildfire Safety Event Announcement, Reservation Agreement for Mitigation Credits – Western Placerville Interchange Phase 2, Reservation Agreement for Mitigation Credits – Upper Broadway Bike Lanes, Smith Flat Road - Authorize Bidding, Placerville Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project - Dewberry Amendment No. 9, Notice to Proceed No. 9, and Budget Appropriations, Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) Intent to Levy, and CAD Formation Services Agreement (Broadband) with NBS.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:42 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on April 22, 2025, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk