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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
CLOSED SESSION: 4:30 P.M.
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Conference with Legal Counsel –
Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code §§ 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(3).
One potential case (letter received by Sue and Tim Taylor alleging Brown Act violation against Placerville City Council).
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 Employee Appreciation – Frank Barragan, Water Reclamation Facility (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor presented a certificate of appreciation to Frank, thanking him for his dedicated service as Interim Chief Plant Operator at the Hangtown Creek Water Reclamation Facility. His supervisor and department head also shared their appreciation.
3.2 A Proclamation of the City Council Recognizing the Month of October 2025, as All Colors, All Cancers Awareness Month (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to representatives of Images of Hope. Paul Zappetini and Andrew Vonderschmitt expressed their gratitude for the City’s ongoing support. Andrew, the artist who created the ribbon art installation displayed annually at the Bell Tower, shared that he would like to dedicate the ribbon to his mother this year. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 14, 2025 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that the City Council received three public comments in advance of adjourning the closed session. The Council voted unanimously to conclude that a Brown Act Violation had not occurred. Councilmembers Neau, Gotberg, and Clerici voted to not redo the meeting as a consequence, and Councilmembers Carter and Yarbrough voted to redo the meeting even though a Brown Act Violation did not occur. The City Attorney stated that a new meeting will not take place.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Neau and seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, 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 23, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of September 23, 2025.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Ms. Tornincasa) The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Periods 6 and 7 (Ms.
Tornincasa)
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The City Council approved the Payroll Register for pay periods 6 and 7.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed public records requests.
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Michael Drobesh, Kirk Smith, and Sue Taylor.
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
12.1 Old City Hall Stabilization Agreement Amendment (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 9476
The City Manager presented the staff report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Kirk Smith, Sue Taylor, and Michael Drobesh.
Victor Burbank of Architectural Nexus, Inc. and Building Inspector Greg Horsfall also addressed the Council.
Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council approve a second amendment to the agreement with Architectural Nexus, Inc. for additional construction stabilization documents for the Historic City Hall Renovation Stabilization Plan Project (CIP #42423) in the amount of $59,450, authorize the City Manager to execute the same, and approve a $59,450 budget appropriation from the General Fund unassigned fund balance for the said project. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg and passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: Carter, Yarbrough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
The Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies. Public comment was received from Michael Drobesh. • 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
15.1 Development Services Department Monthly Statistics for August (Ms. Kendrick)
The report was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File September Fire Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero)
The report was received and filed.
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16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: NBS Agreement CAD Formation Services, Swear in Code Enforcement Official, WRF - Lab Tech, Maintenance Mechanic positions, AD/PD Fee Increase, Development Services September Stats, PD September Stats, RPF (Open Space Element), CPLHA Resolution, Vacant Business Registration Ordinance.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 5:56 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on October 28, 2025, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk