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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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: Employment Appointment
Government Code § 54957
City Manager
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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, Neau
Absent: Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 A Proclamation in Recognition of Constitution Day on September 17, 2025, and Constitution Week- September 17-23, 2025 (Mayor Clerici) The Mayor read the proclamation and offered brief remarks.
3.2 A Proclamation Declaring September 11, 2025, as Patriot Day (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Police Chief Joseph Wren and El Dorado County Fire Protection District Fire Chief Tim Cordero.
3.3 A Proclamation Celebrating 175 Years of California Statehood (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and offered brief remarks.
Public comments were received from Jacob Rigoli.
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4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comments were received in advance of Closed Session and the City Counci provided direction to staff.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented, then amended her motion to include the tabling of Item 11.1 due to noticing requirements.
The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: None
ABSENT: Yarbrough
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Presentation on Placerville Cemeteries – Mike Roberts, President, Save the Graves
The City Council received a presentation from Mike Roberts, President of Save the Graves. Public comment was received from Uncle Fuzzy.
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 26, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 26, 2025, with a correction to the adoption of the Consent Calendar, Item 7.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 9, 2025 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren)
The City Council approved the Payroll Register.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed public records requests.
Councilmember Carter noted a typo on the meeting minutes of August 26, 2025 (Item 7.1), stating a correction was needed under the adoption of the consent calendar.
No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Neau and seconded by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar with the amended minutes.
The motion was 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
No oral communication was received.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled.
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Hold a Public Hearing and Consider Approving New Encroachment Permit Fees Effective November 10, 2025 (Mr. Warren)
This item was tabled due to noticing requirements.
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12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Approving Budget Appropriations Totaling $2,203,376, Authorizing Issuance of NTP No. 3 to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in the Amount of $36,913, Approving an Agreement for Engineering Services with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the Amount of
$362,390.72, Approving a Construction Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of
$1,570,798.78, Authorizing Construction Contract Change Order Authority to the City Manager up to $150,000, and Ratifying Utility Agreements with AT&T and the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) Totaling $3,376 for the Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project (CIP #42337) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9464
The City Engineer presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve budget appropriations totaling $2,203,376, authorizing issuance of NTP No. 3 to R.E.Y. Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $36,913, approving an Agreement for Engineering Services with Dewberry Engineers Inc. in the amount of $362,390.72, approving a Construction Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $1,570,798.78, authorizing Construction Contract Change Order Authority to the City Manager up to $150,000, and ratifying Utility Agreements with AT&T and the El Dorado Irrigation District (EID) totaling $3,376 for the Placerville Drive Pedestrian Connectivity Project (CIP #42337).
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 Consider Abolishing the Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance Position Effective October 4, 2025, Approving the Director of Finance Position Effective October 4, 2025, Approving a Job Description for the Director of Finance Position Effective October 4, 2025, and Approving and Affirming a Salary Schedule Effective September 27, 2025 (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9465
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance summarized the item. No public comments were received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council approve the elimination of the Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance position and approve the Director of Finance ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 9, 2025 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
position, including a revised job description, effective October 4, 2025, and approve a revised Salary Schedule effective September 27, 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
12.3 Consider rescinding City Resolution No. 9396 and adopting a resolution retroactively approving and affirming increases in the Holiday Pay, Master Police Officer pay, P.O.S.T. Incentive pay, and Uniform Allowance, and Longevity pay for the Chief of Police, Police Commander, and Police Lieutenant positions effective the first full pay period in July 2021. (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9466
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance explained the item.
Public comments were received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council rescind Resolution No. 9396 and adopt a resolution retroactively approving and affirming increases in the Holiday pay, Master Police Officer pay, P.O.S.T. Incentive pay, uniform allowance, and Longevity pay for the Chief of Police, Police Commander, and Police Lieutenant positions effective the first full pay period in July 2021.
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 approving a Request for Local Advance Construction Authorization for the Placerville Drive Bridge Replacement Project (CIP #41410) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9467
The City Engineer presented the staff report. Public comments were received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council approve a request for Local Advance Construction Authorization for the Placerville Drive Bridge Replacement Project (CIP #41410) and authorize the City Manager to execute the same. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 9, 2025 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
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
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
The Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies. No public comments were 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
No reports were given.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
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Staff acknowledged that tentative items for Item 16 were not listed on the agenda. The items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting are:
NBS Agreement CAD Formation Services, City Manager Employment Agreement, Master Fee Schedule -New Encroachment Permit Fees (Public Hearing), Fire Code Update/Amendment (Public Hearing), NCCSIF Board Member & Alternate Resolution, CIRA Board Alternate Member Resolution, Thompson Way Paving – Contract Change Orders, Smith Flat Road Storm Drain and Paving – Contract Change Orders, Planning Commission By Laws, Proclamation for Cleve Morris (Note: Cake and Coffee reception for the public 4:30-5:00 p.m.), Old City Hall Stabilization Agreement Amendment, and Pickleball Court Improvements.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:21 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on September 23, 2025, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk