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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 PM
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
NO CLOSED SESSION
____________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
The City Manager acknowledged the Chief of Police for his Guardian Angel Safety Lights submittal to the Northern California Cities Self Insurance Fund Cash for Safety Culture Program, which won second place awarding $1,500 to the City to purchase the safety lights, and a $1,500 certificate to Chief Wren.
Public Comment was received from Sue Rodman.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
No report: Closed Session was not held.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clerici and passed by the following vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
Vice-Mayor Neau reported that she attended the State’s first economic strategic plan.
6.2 Acknowledge and file the Worker’s Compensation
Trending/Stewardship Report as of December 31, 2025
Stacey Bean, Assistant Claims Manager from LWP Claims Solutions, presented the City’s Workers’ Compensation Trending/Stewardship Report as of December 31, 2025.
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 January 13, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of January 13, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register for December 30, 2024 and January 21, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register for January 21, 2026.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Period 14 (Ms. Tornincasa) The City Council approved the Payroll Register for Pay Period 14.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed Public Records Requests.
7.5 Receive and File Councilmember Appointments to Other Agencies and Boards (Ms. O’Connell)
Mayor Gotberg pulled the item and made changes to the appointments. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 27, 2026 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
7.6 Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-01 amending Ordinance No. 1629, Chapter 7-1A (Mandatory Garbage Collection) (Ms. Kendrick)
Ordinance No. 1730
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1629, Chapter 7-1A (Mandatory Garbage Collection).
7.7 Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-04 adding Chapter 8-12 to the Placerville Municipal Code establishing a Vacant Parcel and Building Registration Program (12- Month Pilot) (Ms. Kendrick)
Ordinance No. 1731
The City Council adopted the Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-04, adding Chapters 8-12 to the Placerville Municipal Code establishing a Vacant Parcel and Building Registration Program with a 12-month pilot.
7.8 Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-01 – Accessory Dwelling Unit 2026 Update Public Hearing and Consideration of Ordinance No. __ 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)
Ordinance No. 1732
The City Council adopted the Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-01 – Accessory Dwelling Unit 2026 Update Public Hearing Amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 12 of the Placerville Municipal Code Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
7.9 Acknowledge and file the quarterly investment report for the period ended June 30, 2025. (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council received and filed the quarterly investment report for the period ended June 30, 2025.
7.10 Acknowledge and file the Measure J Fund financial report for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council received and filed the Measure J Fund financial report for the period ended June 30, 2025.
No public comment was received on the consent calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the consent calendar as amended. The motion was seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau and passed by the following roll-call vote:
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AYES: Carter (Items 7.1-7.6; 7.9-7.10), Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough NOES: Carter (Items 7.7-7.8)
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Leo Bennett-Cauchon.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.5 was pulled from the Consent Calendar due to changes made to the assignments by Mayor Gotberg.
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the item pulled from the consent calendar as amended. 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
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Acknowledge and file the El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and authorize the Mayor to execute the same as the final version. (Mr. Warren)
Tonya Harlow, acting program manager of the El Dorado County Office of Wildfire Preparedness and Resilience, presented the Western El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
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It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council approved staff’s recommendation to acknowledge and file the El Dorado County Community Wildfire Protection Plan and authorize the Mayor to execute the same as the final version. 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
12.2 Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a standard agreement and any other related documents for Competitive Permanent Local Housing Allocation (CPLHA) Grant in the amount of $1,050,000 for Middletown Apartments Affordable Housing Project and approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,050,000 for the said Grant. (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9496
The Director of Development Services summarized the item. Public comment was received by Leo Bennett-Cauchon. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a standard agreement and any other related documents for Competitive Permanent Local Housing Allocation (CPLHA) Grant in the amount of $1,050,000 for Middletown Apartments Affordable Housing Project and approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $1,050,000 for the said Grant.
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
12.3 To provide an update to the City Council of the City of Placerville regarding Community Special Events; including but not limited to Main Street Events with full street closures. (Mr. Nishihara) The Director of Community Services presented the report. Public comments were received from Greg Rezac, Lorretta Rezac, Leo Bennett-Cauchon, Sue Rodman, and Ki Eckadrone.
12.4 Consider Authorizing the Director of Community Services to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Mowing and Basic Landscaping ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of January 27, 2026 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Services with Miguel A. Garcia Landscaping in the amount of $60,000. (Mr. Nishihara)
Resolution 9497
The Director of Community Services summarized the report. Vice Mayor Neau moved that the City Council authorize the Director of Community Services to negotiate and execute the contract for mowing and basic landscaping services with Miguel A. Garcia Landscaping, amending the contract to June 30, 2026, and reconsider approval for the 2026-2027 Budget. Public comment was received from Leo Bennett-Cauchon.
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
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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No requests for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Receive and File November & December 2025 Police Reports - Stats (Chief Wren)
The reports were received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File November & December Fire 2025 Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero)
The reports were received and filed.
15.3 Receive and File November 2025 Development Services Stats (Ms. Kendrick)
The report was received and filed.
15.4 Receive and File December 2025 Development Services Stats (Ms. Kendrick)
The report was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Special Meeting Minutes from 1/22, EID Water FCCs (Public Hearing), Special Meeting Minutes from 1/29, Historic City Hall Fundraiser Event (Discussion), CEQA Peer Review, Planning Fee Update, A-frame signs, Hosted STR’s, PD Fee Increase, Banner Fee, Solid Waste Agreement, TIM Fee Report, Click2Gov Business License Demonstration.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:08 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on February 10, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Rachel Doig, Deputy City Clerk