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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 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: Conference with Labor Negotiators
Patrick Clark, Cleve Morris, Dave Warren
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Bargaining Unit: Placerville Police Officers’ Association ____________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
Happy 171st, Placerville!
In recognition of the City’s 171st birthday, incorporated on May 13, 1854, the City Council will celebrate this milestone with light refreshments at the start of the meeting. All attendees are welcome to join in commemorating our community’s rich history and continued growth.
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau,
Absent: Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 A Certificate of Appreciation for El Dorado High School ROP Metal Fabrication Students for their Exceptional Artwork at the Main Street Public Restrooms (Mr. Nishihara)
The Mayor presented the certificate to Instructor Colin Denney and two students from the program.
3.2 A Proclamation Declaring May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day at the El Dorado County Veterans’ Monument (Mayor Clerici)
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The Mayor stated Councilmember Neau will be presenting the proclamation at the Monument on his behalf.
3.3 A Proclamation Declaring May 11–17, 2025, National Police Week and May 15, 2025, Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in the City of Placerville (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Chief of Police, Joseph Wren.
3.4 A Proclamation Declaring May, 2025, Lyme Disease Awareness Month (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Melissa Moya, founder and CEO of Lyme Fight.
The Mayor stated that he will be presenting a Certificate of Recognition this weekend to the Placerville Church of the Nazarene for their 100th anniversary.
Todd White, on behalf of the Office of Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil, presented the City Council with a Certificate of Recognition congratulating Placerville on its 171st birthday.
No public comments were received under Ceremonial Matters.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney stated that no public comments were received in advance of Closed Session and the City Council provided direction to staff.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion passed unanimously.
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Receive and File Presentation by El Dorado Disposal Outlining their Performance for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year (Mr. Morris)
The presentation was received and filed. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and (name not given).
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
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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 A. Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of April 22, 2025; and
Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of April 22, 2025.
B. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of April 30, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting of April 30, 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.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed Public Records Requests.
7.5 Consider Approving a Construction Contract with MP Environmental Services, Inc., in the Amount of $142,345.00 for the Water Reclamation Facility Digester No. 1 Servicing Project (CIP #42109) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same, Approving a $150,000 Budget Appropriation from the Measure H Fund
Construction Reserve for the Said Project, and Finding that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9423
Approved a Construction Contract with MP Environmental Services, Inc., in the amount of $142,345.00 for the Water Reclamation Facility Digester No. 1 Servicing Project (CIP #42109) and authorized the City Manager to execute the same, approved a $150,000 Budget Appropriation from the Measure H Fund Construction Reserve for the said project, and found that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d).
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7.6 Consider Approving a Contract for Design Services for the Corporation Yard Revitalization Project (CIP #42202) with Dynamic Trades, Inc. in an Amount Not-to-exceed $47,443.20 and
Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Same (Mr.
Stone)
Resolution No. 9424
Approved a contract for design services for the Corporation Yard Revitalization Project (CIP #42202) with Dynamic Trades, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $47,443.20 and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute the same.
It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Paige Garcia (Pioneer Community Energy), (name not given), Kirk Smith, and Sue Rodman.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
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12.1 Consider Approving Budget Appropriations Totaling $700,000 for the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206) and Budget Appropriations Totaling $275,000 for the Sherman Street Repaving Project (CIP #42208), and Approving a Construction Contract with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc. in the Total Combined Amount of $712,990.00, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same, and Authorizing the City Manager Contract Change Order Authority in a Total Not to Exceed Amount of $146,000 for the Said Projects (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9425
The City Engineer presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council approve budget appropriations totaling $700,000 for the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206) and budget appropriations totaling $275,000 for the Sherman Street Repaving Project (CIP #42208), and approve a Construction Contract with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc. in the total combined amount of $712,990.00, and authorize the City Manager to execute the same, and authorize the City Manager Contract Change Order Authority in a total not to exceed amount of $146,000 for the said projects.
The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Adoption of the City of Placerville Active Transportation Plan 2020 (ATP) (Mr. Cahill)
Resolution No. 9426
The Interim Director of Development Services summarized the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution adopting the 2020 Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and determining the ATP to be categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Class 6: Information Collection).
The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
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ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Consider a 5.03% Salary Increase for the Water Reclamation Facility Chief Plant Operator Position, and Approving and Affirming a Salary Schedule effective May 24, 2025 (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9427
The City Manager presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve a
5.03% salary increase for the Water Reclamation Facility Chief Plant Operator position, and approve and affirm a salary schedule effective May 24, 2025. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Loan Agreement and Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement Between the City of Placerville and the Mallard Apartments, LP in the Approximate Amount of $400,000 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Said Agreements and Any Other Related Loan Documents (Mr. Cahill)
Resolution No. 9428
The Interim Director of Development Services presented the report and noted a typo in the staff report and resolution. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Loan Agreement and Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement between the City of Placerville and Mallard Apartments, LP in the approximate amount of $400,000 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the said agreements and any other related loan documents. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: Carter
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
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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)
• 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 for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager welcomed Carole Kendrick as the new Director of Development Services.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Adoption of the ADA Transition Plan, SB1 Project List, SACOG Presentation, Cannabis Fund Project Recommendations, CAD Formation Services Agreement (Broadband) with NBS, El Dorado County Fire Protection District April Stats, Development Services April Stats, Police Department April Stats, Uniform construction cost accounting act Resolution, and Salary and Benefit Provision Resolution for the Executive Management Unit
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17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:20 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on May 27, 2025, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk