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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
CAKE RECEPTION 4:30 P.M.
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
4:30 P.M. CAKE RECEPTION
Join us for a cake reception in honor of our outgoing City Manager, Cleve Morris, as we celebrate his retirement and thank him for his years of dedicated service. 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m., and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 A Proclamation of the City Council Commending M. Cleve Morris for Fourteen Plus Years of Distinct and Faithful Service to the City of Placerville (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor acknowledged a proclamation recognizing outgoing City Manager M. Cleve Morris for his numerous contributions to the City and expressed appreciation for his leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service. On behalf of the City Council, the Mayor presented Mr.
Morris with a Key to the City plaque.
District 3 Supervisor Brian Veerkamp presented Mr. Morris with a proclamation on behalf of the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors, honoring his service and contributions to both the City of Placerville and the greater El Dorado County community.
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Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Alan Ming, Marian Washburn, Wendy Thomas, Michael Drobesh, Tony Windle, Mark Acuna, Patty Borelli, and Pierre Rivas.
Fire Chief Tim Cordero, representing the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, presented Mr. Morris with a custom leatherwork plaque in appreciation of his partnership and support.
3.2 Welcome and Acknowledgment of Leah Zimmerman, New Recreation and Parks Youth Commissioner (Mr. Nishihara)
The Mayor presented a certificate of recognition to the new commissioner, welcoming her to the City and expressing appreciation for her commitment to civic engagement and youth advocacy.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
No report, no closed session was scheduled.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter and passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Neau, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
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 and Ordinances will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
7.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of September 9, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 9, 2025. Councilmember Yarbrough recused himself from the approval of the minutes as he did not attend the meeting. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 23, 2025 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register.
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 the public records requests.
7.5 Consider Ratifying Construction Contract Change Orders No. 1 through No. 6 in the Total Aggregate amount of $75,734 with C.E.
Cox General Engineering, Inc. for the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9468
The City Council ratified Construction Contract Change Orders No. 1 through No. 6 in the total aggregate amount of $75,734 with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc. for the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206).
7.6 Consider Approving Construction Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 9 and Ratifying Construction CCOs No. 1 Through No. 3 in the Total Aggregate Amount of $109,775 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. for the Smith Flat Road Storm Drain and Paving Project (CIP #42213) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9469
The City Council approved Construction Contract Change Order (CCO) No. 9 and ratified Construction CCOs No. 1 through No. 3 in the total aggregate amount of $109,775 with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. for the Smith Flat Road Storm Drain and Paving Project (CIP #42213) and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
7.7 Consider Approving Amendment No. 11 and Notice to Proceed No. 8 Both in the Amount of $36,060.00 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the Placerville Drive at Hangtown Creek Bridge Replacement Project (CIP #41410) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage) Resolution No. 9470
The City Council approved Amendment No. 11 and Notice to Proceed No. 8 both in the amount of $36,060.00 to the Consulting Services Agreement ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of September 23, 2025 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for the Placerville Drive at Hangtown Creek Bridge Replacement Project (CIP #41410) and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
7.8 Consider Approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9471
The City Council approved the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 as presented.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Councilmember Yarbrough recused himself from the approval of the minutes (Item 7.1). It was moved by Councilmember Carter 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, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received by Bonnie West, Robyn Rawers, and Alan Ming.
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
11.1 Resolution to Ratify Building Code Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code as Adopted by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9472
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The Director of Development Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution ratifying building code amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code as adopted by the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. 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
11.2 Hold a Public Hearing and Consider Approving New Encroachment Permit Fees Effective November 24, 2025 (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 9473
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance summarized the item and the City Engineer explained the proposed changes. Public comment was received from Michael Drobesh. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve the new encroachment permit fees effective November 24, 2025.
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
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Approval Authority for Planning Commission Bylaws (Ms.
Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the report. Public comment was received from Kirk Smith, Michael Drobesh, and Ruth Carter. The item was discussed with no action taken. The Planning Commission will continue to have approval authority over the commission’s bylaws.
12.2 Consider Approval of an Employment Agreement with David R.
Warren, City Manager (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 9474
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The City Manager summarized the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Michael Drobesh. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve an employment agreement with David R. Warren, City Manager. 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
12.3 Consider Approving a Construction Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $59,516 for Repairs to the Slope Above the Southeast Corner of the Pickleball Court at Lions Park (CIP #42611), Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Same, and Approving a $62,000 Budget
Appropriation from the Park Development Fund for the Said Project (Mr. Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9475
The Director of Community Services explained the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council approve a construction contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $59,516 for repairs to the slope above the southeast corner of the pickleball court at Lions Park (CIP #42611), authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the same, and approve a $62,000 budget appropriation from the Park Development Fund for the said project.
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
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)
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(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
15.1 Receive and File August 2025 Police Reports - Stats (Chief Wren) The report was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File August Fire Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero) The report was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: NBS Agreement CAD Formation Services; Old City Hall Stabilization Agreement Amendment; Water Reclamation Facility - Certificate of Appreciation; Canal Street Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and Phase 2 Environmental Approval, Budget Appropriations, Dokken Amendment, and Notices to Proceed; Offer of Dedication for 7533 Green Valley Road; and Development Services’ August Stats.
17. ADJOURNMENT 6:52 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on October 14, 2025, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk