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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
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: Liability claims/Workers’ Compensation claims
Government Code §54956.95
Claimant: Michael Scott
Agency claimed against: City of Placerville
Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation Pursuant Government Code § 54956.9
(Spencer v. City of Placerville, Case No. 24CV0628)
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 State of the City (Mayor Clerici)
The Mayor delivered the annual State of the City Address. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
3.2 Employee Service Recognition (Mr. Warren)
Officer Duane Tadlock was recognized for ten years of dedicated service to the City.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
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The City Attorney stated that one public comment was received in advance of Closed Session and the City Council provided direction to staff on both items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Gotberg 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 Introduction of Public Art Committee Members (Mr. Warren) Terry Lemoncheck, Executive Director of Arts & Culture El Dorado, presented information on the Public Art Committee and introduced the committee members.
6.2 Brief Comments by the City Council
Councilmember Neau provided 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 will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
7.1 A. Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of December 9, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of December 9, 2025.
B. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of December 22, 2025 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the minutes of the special City Council meeting of December 22, 2025.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register dated December 18, 2025, And January 6, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register dated December 18, 2025 and January 6, 2026.
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7.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Periods 12 and 13 (Ms.
Tornincasa)
The City Council approved the Payroll Register for pay periods 12 and 13.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Second Reading and Adoption 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 (Ms. Kendrick) Ordinance No. 1728
The City Council waived the second reading and adopted 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 removed obsolete provisions.
7.6 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)
Ordinance No. 1729
The City Council waived the second reading and adopted an ordinance amending Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville City Code to address required 2021-2029 Housing Element Implementation Programs B-2 (Supportive Housing) and B-8 (Residential Care Facilities) File: ZC 24-03.
7.7 Consider Approving Amendment No. 12 and Notice to Proceed #11 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers Inc., an Agreement with El Dorado Irrigation District for Water System Relocation Design Services, and a Budget Appropriation all in the Amount of $19,000, for the Placerville Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project (CIP #41816) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9490
The City Council approved Amendment No. 12 and Notice to Proceed #11 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., an agreement with El Dorado Irrigation District for Water System Relocation Design Services, and a budget appropriation in the amount of $19,000 for the Placerville Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project (CIP #41816).
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7.8 Consider Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Grading and Improvement Agreement with Middletown Apartments LP and Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage) Resolution No. 9491
The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the grading and improvement agreement with Middletown Apartments LP and authorize the City Manager to execute the same.
7.9 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter ended March 31, 2025 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
7.10 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ended March 31, 2025 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council acknowledged and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended March 31, 2025.
7.11 Receive and File the SB-165 Annual Report for CFD 2023-1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council received and filed the SB-165 Annual Report for CFD 2023-1 for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
No public comment was received on the consent calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve the consent calendar as presented. 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
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.
State law prohibits the Council from acting on items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council under specified circumstances.
The Mayor reserves the right to limit the speaker’s time to three minutes. You are not allowed to make personal attacks on individuals or make comments which are slanderous or which may invade an individual’s personal privacy.
8.1 Oral Communication
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Oral communication was received from Peg Vanderkar, Sue Rodman, and Kathi Lishman.
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
Second reading and adoption of ordinances will be placed on the Consent Calendar unless separate discussion or action is requested by a Council Member or member of the public.
10.1 Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-01 Amending Ordinance No. 1629, Chapter 7-1A (Mandatory Garbage Collection), Adding a Definition of "Property Owner" (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the report. Public comment was received from Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA) 26-01 amending Ordinance No. 1629, Chapter 7-1A (Mandatory Garbage Collection), adding a definition of “Property Owner” to clarify responsibility, and bring back a revised ordinance for a second reading that just focuses on non-payment and delinquent payments. 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
10.2 Consideration of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-04 Adding a Vacant Parcel/Building Registration Program (Ms.
Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services summarized the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA) 25-04 adding a vacant parcel/building registration program. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Neau and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: Carter
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10.3 Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-01 – Accessory Dwelling Unit 2026 Update Public Hearing and
Consideration of Ordinance No. 2026-XX Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Placerville Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Kirk Smith, and Kathi Lishman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Gotberg that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment (ZOA) 25-01 amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Placerville Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) and that the project is CEQA exempt. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: Carter
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration of an Appeal Regarding the Notice to Correct and First Administrative Violation for Prohibited Signs at 512 Main Street (File: CE#2025-018) (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the item. The appellant addressed the City Council and public comment was received from Kathi Lishman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Neau that the City Council deny the appeal and waive the second fine based on the findings that are set forth in the staff report. 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. 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) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 13, 2026 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
The Mayor adjourned the meeting Sine-Die and appointed the City Manager as Temporary Chairperson. Mayor Clerici passed the gavel to the City Manager. The City Manager called the meeting to order and requested nominations from the Council for the election of Mayor.
Councilmember Neau made a motion that the City Council nominate Councilmember Gotberg as Mayor for a term of one year. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter. No other nominations were made, and no public comment was received. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The City Manager passed the gavel to the newly appointed Mayor.
12.2 The Mayor Calls for Nominations for Vice-Mayor (Mr. Warren) Mayor Gotberg called for a motion and a second to nominate candidates within the City Council for the position of Vice-Mayor to serve a one-year term. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council appoint Councilmember Neau to the position of Vice-Mayor. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clerici. No other nominations were made, and no public comment was received. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Acknowledge and File a Status Update Presentation on the Broadband Fiber Optics, Phase I Project (CIP #42340/425091) (Mr.
McCargar)
The Senior Management Analyst led the presentation. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. The item was acknowledged and filed.
12.4 Consider Finding the Projects Exempt from CEQA, Approving Splitting the Canal Street Phase 1 Project into Two Phases, Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement and Issuance of Notice to Proceed #3 with Dokken Engineering, and Approving Budget Appropriations for the Canal Street Phase 1 – Combellack Road to Cougar Lane Project (CIP #42402), Combellack Road Sidewalk Project (CIP #42403), and the Canal Street Phase 2 - Cougar Lane to US Highway 50 Project (CIP #42404) (Ms. Savage) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 13, 2026 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Resolution No. 9492
The City Engineer presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve splitting the Canal Street Phase 1 Project into two phases, approving Amendment No. 2 to the consulting services agreement and issue Notice to Proceed #3 with Dokken Engineering, approve budget appropriations for the Canal Street Phase 1- Combellack Road to Cougar Lane Project (CIP #42402), Combellack Road Sidewalk Project (CIP #42403), and the Canal Street Phase 2- Cougar Lane to US Highway 50 Project (CIP #42404), and find all projects exempt from CEQA.
The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.5 Consider Advertising Plans and Contract Documents for Bidding for the Construction of the Corporation Yard Revitalization Project (CIP #42202) (Mr. Stone)
Resolution No. 9493
The Director of Public Works summarized the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council direct staff to advertise plans and contract documents for bidding for the construction of the Corporation Yard Revitalization Project (CIP #42202). 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 an Agreement with Sierra West Officials Association (SWOA) to Provide Officiating Services for the City’s Youth Basketball and Youth NFL Flag Football Leagues and Authorizing the Director of Community Services to Execute the Same (Mr. Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9494
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(SWOA) to provide officiating services for the City’s youth basketball and youth NFL flag football leagues and authorize the Director of Community Services to execute the same. 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
12.7 Consider Retroactively Approving and Affirming a Salary Schedule Effective January 3, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9495
The Interim Director of Finance presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council retroactively approve and affirm a salary schedule effective January 3, 2026. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clerici 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)
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• 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 announced a special meeting of the City Council scheduled for January 22, 2022 regarding a water/sewer rate workshop.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: EID Water FCCs (Public Hearing), Mayor’s City Council Appointments to Outside Committees/Boards, Community Services Banner Fee, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Peer Review, A-frame Business Signs, Hosted Short-term Rentals (STR), Adoption of Current Secretary of the Interior's (SOI) Standards, Park Mowing Contract, Click2Gov Business License Demonstration, Worker’s Compensation Trending Report, Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee Report, Solid Waste Agreement, Nation’s Semiquincentennial (250th) Anniversary Celebration Update, Police Fee Increase, Planning Fee Update, California Permanent Local Housing Allocation (CPLHA) Program Resolution, Cash for Safety Culture Award, and November & December Stats for Police, Fire, and the Development Services Department.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:24 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on January 27, 2026, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk