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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
And
PLACERVILLE PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026
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 – Initiation of Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (One potential case)
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
No ceremonial matters were scheduled.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comment was received in advance of closed session, and the City Council provided direction to staff.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clerici and passed by the following voice vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
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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 will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
7.1 A. Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of February 24, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of February 24, 2026.
B. Approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting of the City Council of February 19, 2026
The City Council approved the minutes of the special meeting of the City Council of February 19, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register dated March 3, 2026 (Ms.
Tornincasa)
The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register dated March 3, 2026.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Period 17 (Ms. Tornincasa) The City Council approved the Payroll Register for pay period 17.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed public records requests.
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 Clerici and passed the by following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Greg Rezak, J. Stirling, and Barbara Rogers.
8.2 Written Communication
Three items of written communication were received regarding water and wastewater rate increases. Copies were available to the public.
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 Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-03 – Title 10 (Zoning), Section 10-4-17 (Sign Regulations) to Allow Regulated A-Frame/Sandwich Board Signs in the Central Business District (CBD) Zone; and Finding that the Project is Exempt from CEQA (Ms.
Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services summarized the draft ordinance.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the staff recommendation to introduce an ordinance amending Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 17 of the Municipal Code to allow regulated A-frame signs in the Central Business District (CBD) zone, with a revision to the sign size to 24" x 36"; waive the first reading; and find that the project is exempt from CEQA. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Yarbrough
NOES: Neau
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Public Hearing of the City and the Placerville Public Financing Authority with Respect to (i) the Ultimate Loss Regarding (a) the Placerville Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds of 1992, ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of March 10, 2026 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Series A (the “Series A Bonds”), Issued Pursuant to an Indenture, Dated as of March 15, 1992 (the “Series A Indenture”), By and Between the Authority (the “Authority”) and MUFG Union Bank, N.A., f/k/a Union Bank, N.A., as Trustee (the “Original Trustee”), and (b) the Placerville Public Financing Authority Revenue Bonds of 1992, Series C (the “Series C Bonds,” and Together with the Series A Bonds, the “Bonds”), Issued Pursuant to an Indenture, Dated as of June 1, 1992 (the “Series C Indenture” and, Collectively with the Series A Indenture, the “Indentures”), By and Between the Authority and the Original Trustee, and (ii) Proposed Instructions to Argent Institutional Trust Company, as Successor Trustee Under the Indentures (the “Successor Trustee”), as to the Allocation of Final Distribution of Payments to Holders of the Bonds and Payment of Fees and Expenses to the Successor Trustee (Mr. Warren) Mayor Gotberg opened the public hearing. The City Manager presented the staff report regarding the ultimate loss on Series A and Series C Revenue Bonds (1992) and the allocation of final payments. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman. Mayor Gotberg closed the public hearing.
Resolution No. 9502 (City Council)
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Carter that the City Council adopt a resolution determining an ultimate loss and providing instructions to the Successor Trustee regarding the allocation of final payments, payment of fees, and related actions. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2026-01 (Placerville Public Finance Authority) It was moved by Board member Yarbrough and seconded by Board member Clerici that the Public Financing Authority adopt a resolution determining an ultimate loss and providing instructions to the Successor Trustee regarding the allocation of final payments, payment of fees, and related actions. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11.2 Consider Approving New Master Parking Citation Fees Effective May 11, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
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Resolution No. 9503
The Interim Director of Finance summarized the proposed Master Parking Citation Fees and noted a correction to Attachment B regarding fire hydrant parking distances (changing 15” to 15’). Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough to approve the fee schedule effective May 11, 2026, as amended to reflect the hydrant distance correction and the removal of the railroad track parking violation. 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
11.3 Consider Approving an Increase to the Main Street Banner Program Fee from $200.00 to $388.00 Effective May 11, 2026 (Mr. Nishihara) Resolution No. 9504
The Director of Development Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Jenny Levitsky. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve an increase to the Main Street Banner Program Fee from $200.00 to $388.00 effective May 11, 2026. 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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a New Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement with Waste Connections of California, Inc. with a Sunset Date in 2043 (Mr.
Warren)
Resolution No. 9505
Mayor Gotberg recused herself from this item due to a potential conflict of interest (economic interest) regarding Waste Connections of California, Inc.
She stepped down from the dais and exited the Council Chambers for the duration of the discussion and vote. The City Manager introduced the item and presented Chris Brown, District Manager at El Dorado Disposal, who provided a summary of the proposed changes to the new agreement. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of March 10, 2026 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Public comment was received from Terry Lemoncheck, Sue Rodman, and Kathi Lishman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute a new solid waste collection franchise agreement with Waste Connections of California, Inc. with a sunset date in 2043. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Gotberg
12.2 Acknowledge and File the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Mid-Year Budget Report as Presented (Ms. Tornincasa)
The Interim Finance Director led the presentation. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. The report was acknowledged and filed.
12.3 Consider Establishing an Ad Hoc Public Safety Building Committee Comprised of Two Councilmembers, the City Manager, and the Chief of Police that Would Meet at Least Once per Month and be Tasked with Evaluating Options and Providing Recommendations to the City Council for the Development of a New Public Safety Building (Chief Wren/Mr. Warren)
The Chief of Police summarized the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, Mayor Gotberg recommended that the Council table the item and take no further action at this time. She further recommended the appointment of Councilmember Clerici and Vice-Mayor Neau to the ad hoc Public Safety Building Committee.
12.4 Consider Accepting a Public Roadway and Utilities Easement on Thompson Way on the Placerville Union School District Parcel (APN 004-021-026) and Authorizing the City Engineer to Sign a Certificate of Acceptance and Record Said Easement, and Authorizing Staff to Advertise Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents for Public Bidding for Phase 2 of the Construction of the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206), the Sheridan Street Paving Project (CIP #42324), and the Sherman Street Repaving Project (CIP #42208) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9506
The City Engineer presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council accept a Public Roadway and Utilities easement on Thompson Way on the Placerville Union School District Parcel (APN 004-021-026) and authorize ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of March 10, 2026 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
the City Engineer to sign a Certificate of Acceptance and record said easement, and authorize staff to advertise plans, specifications, and contract documents for public bidding for Phase 2 of the construction of the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206), the Sheridan Street Paving Project (CIP #42324), and the Sherman Street Repaving Project (CIP #42208).
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
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
The Council reported on recent and upcoming meetings of various external bodies. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman.
• 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
No City Manager and Staff reports.
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16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
Development Services Monthly Stats, Housing Element APR, New Morning Housing Opportunity Overlay General Planning Amendment/Zoning Code, AFrames 2nd Reading, Hosted Short-term Rentals (STR) 1st Reading, CEQA Peer Review, Planning Fee Update, Fire Stats, Police Stats, Police Fee Increase, CalOES Form 130 Resolution, Grant Application for the SACOG’s 2026 Federal Funding Cycle Call for Projects, Acceptance of a Grant Deed from 7533 Green Valley Road, Mallard Apartments - Accepting Offers of Dedication for Public Street Right of Way, Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District Resolution of Intent, Gold Bug Park and Mine Fees, Traffic Impact Mitigation (TIM) Fee Report, and Aquatics Fees.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:56 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on March 24, 2026, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk