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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2025
CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 PM
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9
Anstess v. City of Placerville et al, El Dorado Superior Court, Case No. 25CV0634
Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9
Hernandez-Orozco v. City of Placerville et al, Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2022-00329750-CU-PAGDS Item 3: Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
City Manager
Item 4: Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
City Attorney
____________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:14 p.m. and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
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3.1 Introduce New Deputy Fire Chiefs (Chief Cordero)
Chief Cordero introduced Andrew Lemos and Ben Anderson who were recently promoted to Deputy Chief at the El Dorado County Fire Protection District.
3.2 A Proclamation Commemorating Debbie Miller’s Thirteen Plus Years of Distinct and Faithful Service to the City of Placerville (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor presented a proclamation honoring Debbie Miller for more than thirteen years of volunteer service as a founding member and Chair of the Placerville Economic Advisory Committee.
3.3 Employee Service Recognition (Mr. Warren)
The Mayor, City Manager, and Department Heads recognized City employees for achieving 10- and 20-year service milestones. Public comment was received from Michael Drobesh and Sue Rodman.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comment was received in advance of Closed Session and there was no reportable action.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council table Items 12.1 and
12.2 for the next regularly scheduled meeting and adopt the agenda as modified.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and 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
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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 Rescheduled City Council Meeting of November 12, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of November 12, 2025.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register dated November 19, 2025, and December 2, 2025. (Mr. Warren)
The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register dated November 19, 2025, and December 2, 2025.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Periods 10 and 11 (Mr. Warren) The City Council approved the Payroll Register for pay periods 10 and 11.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended December 31, 2024.
7.6 Notify the Media and Public by Approval of this Request that the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of December 23, 2025, is Cancelled (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the request for cancellation of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of December 23, 2025.
7.7 Consider Approving and Affirming a New Part-Time Salary Schedule Effective December 20, 2025 (Mr. Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9484
The City Council approved and affirmed a new part-time salary schedule effective December 20, 2025.
7.8 Consider Appointing Mica Raas as the Member at Large to the Placerville Economic Advisory Committee Effective Immediately with a Term Ending March 1, 2027 (Mr. Warren)
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The City Council appointed Mica Raas as the Member at Large to the Placerville Economic Advisory Committee effective immediately with a term ending March 1, 2027.
No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. 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 from David Zelinsky, Sue Rodman, and Michael Drobesh.
8.2 Written Communication
The City Clerk noted that two items of written communication were received regarding the tree lighting event and construction on Placerville Drive.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Consider Amending Title 4, Chapter 1 of the Placerville Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) and Remove Obsolete Provisions (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 4, Chapter 1, of the Placerville Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations) and remove obsolete provisions.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10.2 Title 10, Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments to Address Required 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Programs B-2
(Supportive Housing) and B-8 (Residential Care Facilities) File: ZC 24-03 (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 10 of the Placerville City Code Zoning Ordinance to address required 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Programs B-2 (Supportive Housing) and B-8 (Residential Care Facilities) File: ZC 24-03.
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
10.3 Consideration of Adding a Vacant Parcel/Building Registration Program (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services summarized the proposed ordinance.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Mickey Kaiserman, and Michael Drobesh. Following Council discussion, it was moved by ViceMayor Gotberg that the City Council direct staff to revise the ordinance and return it to the City Council for a first reading and introduction at the regularly scheduled meeting of January 13, 2026.
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. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
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12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Motion for the City Council to Adjourn the Meeting Sine-Die, and Appoint the City Manager as Temporary Chairperson (Mr. Warren) This item was tabled to the regularly scheduled meeting of January 13, 2026.
12.2 The Mayor Calls for Nominations for Vice-Mayor (Mr. Warren) This item was tabled to the regularly scheduled meeting of January 13, 2026.
12.3 Consider Ratifying an Agreement for Consulting Services with Webster Engineering, Inc., Ratifying Task Order No. 1 with Webster Engineering, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $20,000, and Approving Task Order No. 2 in an Amount not to Exceed $168,235 and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same for the Broadband Fiber Optics, Phase 1 Project (CIP #425091). (Ms.
Savage)
Resolution No. 9485
The City Engineer presented the item. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council ratify an agreement for consulting services with Webster Engineering, Inc. ratifying Task Order No. 1 with Webster Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,000, and approving Task Order No. 2 in an amount not to exceed $168,235 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same for the Broadband Fiber Optics Phase 1 Project (CIP #425091).
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
12.4 Consider Approving New Building Services Fees and Water Meter Installation Fee Effective February 9, 2026 (Ms. Kendrick) Resolution No. 9486
The Director of Development Services presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council approve new building services fees and a water meter
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installation fee effective February 9, 2026. 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
12.5 Consider Approving Increases to Adult Sports League Fees Effective February 9, 2026 (Mr. Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9487
The Director of Community Services explained the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council approve increases to adult sports league fees effective February 9, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.6 Consider Approving a 0.22 FTE Temporary Part-time City Planner Position and Approving a Budget Appropriation in the Amount of $23,432 from the 1993 STBG-690 Fund to Pay for the said Position through June 30, 2026 (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9488
The Director of Development Services presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Michael Drobesh. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve a 0.22 FTE temporary part-time City Planner position and approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $23,432 from the 1993 STBG-690 fund to pay for the said position through June 30, 2026.
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
12.7 Consider Increasing the Youth NFL Flag Football Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $2.00 from $187.00 to $189.00 Per Player
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Effective February 9, 2026, and Increasing the Youth NFL Flag Football Post Early Bird Player Registration Fee by $2.00 from $197.00 to $199.00 Per Player Effective February 9, 2026 (Mr.
Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9489
The Director of Community Services presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve increasing the Youth NFL Flag Football Post Early Bird Player registration fee by $2.00 from $197.00 to $199.00 per player effective February 9, 2026. The motion was seconded by ViceMayor Gotberg 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 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)
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Councilmember Neau requested that staff present a one-year review of the 2025 special events in February, 2026.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Acknowledge and File the HDL Sales Tax and Economic Reports for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2025 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The item was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: State of the City, Park Mowing Contract, Officials Contract, CEQA Peer Review, Rental Property Solid Waste Collections Ordinance, Revisions to ADU Ordinance (HCD), Planning Fee Update, Code Enforcement Officer Job Description, CPLHA Resolution, Canal Street Phase 1A, Phase 1B, and Phase 2 CEQA CE approval, Budget appropriations, Dokken Amendment and NTPs.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:00 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on January 13, 2026, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting, pending action on Item 7.6 on tonight’s agenda.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk