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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026
CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 P.M.
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
4:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS:
Members of the public may address the City Council regarding Closed Session items prior to adjournment to Closed Session at 4:00 p.m.
Item 1: Public Employment Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
City Manager
Item 2: Conference with Real Property Negotiations Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 681 Main Street, Placerville, CA
Agency Negotiation: Dave Warren, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Placerville and R. Thomas Rellas, Ross W. Relles, James C. Relles, JoAnn Bradley, and Ronald S. Relles Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
____________________________________________________________________________________ 5:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 5:03 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
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The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken on Item 1 in Closed Session, and that the City Council provided direction to staff on Item 2.
She further stated that the Council will adjourn back to Closed Session at the conclusion of Open Session.
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
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
6.1 Brief Comments by the City Council
The City Council made brief comments.
6.2 Presentation of Studebaker Wheelbarrow for Monument Garden (Mr.
Nishihara)
Community Pride Volunteer Kathi Lishman provided a historical overview of the garden before introducing Lance Gunnersen, El Dorado High School’s Trades and Industry teacher. Mr. Gunnersen presented a replica Studebaker wheelbarrow, constructed by his woodshop students using local oak and ironwork facilitated by blacksmiths from Gold Bug Park and Marshall Gold.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, District III Supervisor Brian Veerkamp, and Community Pride volunteer Cary Friar. Mr. Friar noted that the wheelbarrow will be securely installed within the Monument Garden.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
7.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of April 14, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
The City Council approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of April 14, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Ms. Tornincasa) The City Council approved the Accounts Payable Register.
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7.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Ms. Tornincasa)
The City Council approved the Payroll Register.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) The City Council received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Consider Approving the Closure and Budget Liquidation Totaling $30,000 for the Primary Clarifier No. 1 Drive Unit Rebuild Project (CIP #42606) and Re-Appropriating the Said Funds to the Measure H Fund Construction Reserve (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9520
The City Council approved the Closure and Budget Liquidation totaling $30,000 for the Primary Clarifier No. 1 Drive Unit Rebuild Project (CIP #42606) and the re-appropriation of said funds to the Measure H Fund Construction Reserve.
7.6 Consider Authorizing Staff to Advertise Plans, Specifications, and Contract Documents for Public Bidding for the Construction of the Giovanni Road Sewer Line Replacement Project (CIP #42224) and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9521
The City Council authorized staff to advertise plans, specifications, and contract documents for public bidding for the construction of the Giovanni Road Sewer Line Replacement Project (CIP #42224) and found the project exempt from CEQA.
7.7 Consider Authorizing Staff to Advertise Plans, Specifications, and Construction Contract Documents for Public Bidding for the Storm Drain Replacement-Upper Broadway and Point View Drive Project (CIP #42320) and Finding the Project Exempt from CEQA (Ms.
Savage)
Resolution No. 9522
The City Council authorized staff to advertise plans, specifications, and construction contract documents for public bidding for the Storm Drain Replacement- Upper Broadway and Point View Drive Project (CIP #42320) and found the project exempt from CEQA.
7.8 Second Reading of an Ordinance for Zone Change (ZC) 26-01, General Plan Amendment (GPA) 26-01 and a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and
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to Apply the Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay to 201 New Morning Court (Ms. Kendrick)
Ordinance No. 1735
Resolution No. 9523
The City Council waived the second reading and adopted an ordinance amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Placerville to apply the Commercial-Housing Opportunity Overlay (C-HO) to the property at 201 New Morning Court (APN 325-240-016) for Zone Change ZC 26-01; adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and made related findings.
7.9 Consider Receiving and Filing the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2020/2021 (Ms. Tornincasa) The City Council received and filed the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2020/2021.
7.10 Consider Declaring the Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and Setting a Time and Place for Public Hearing Thereon (Orchard Hill and Cottonwood Park) (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9524
The City Council declared the intention to provide for annual levy and collection of assessments pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and setting a time and place for a public hearing thereon (Orchard Hill and Cottonwood Park).
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Kathi Lishman.
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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
11.1 Consider Approving the Summer 2026 Program Schedule as Shown in Attachment “B” and New Participant Fees as Shown in
Attachment “A” for the Aquatics Center, Effective June 27, 2026 (Mr. Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9525
The Director of Community Services presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council approve the Summer 2026 Program Schedule and New Participant Fees. 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
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Approving a Budget Appropriation of $900,000 for the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206), Budget
Appropriations Totaling $135,000 for the Sheridan Street Paving Project (CIP #42324), a Budget Appropriation of $210,000 for the Sherman Street Repaving Project (CIP #42208), an Agreement for Materials Testing Services with Youngdahl Consulting Group, Inc., Approving Task Order 8 for Construction Inspection Services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., Approving a Construction Contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager Contract Change Order Authority up to $25,000 per Change Order (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9526
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The City Engineer summarized the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve a budget appropriation of $900,000 for the Thompson Way Repaving Project (CIP #42206), budget appropriations totaling $135,000 for the Sheridan Street Paving Project (CIP #42324), a budget appropriation of $210,000 for the Sherman Street Repaving Project (CIP #42208), an agreement for materials testing services with Youngdahl Consulting Group, Inc., approving Task Order 8 for construction inspection services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., approving a construction contract with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc., and authorizing the City Manager contract change order authority up to $25,000 per change order.
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)
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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 Receive and File March 2026 Police Report – Stats (Chief Wren) The report was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File the March 2026 Fire Station 25 Run Reports (Chief Cordero)
The report was received and filed.
15.3 Development Services Department Monthly Statistics for the Month of March, 2026 (Ms. Kendrick)
The report was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Memorial Day Proclamation, Solid Waste Fees, Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2021/2022, Quarterly Investment Report, Measure J Fund Financial Report, HDL Sales Tax and Economic Reports, Western Placerville Interchange Phase 2.3 - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans and Approval to Release an RFQ for a Consultant in a Management Support Role, Mallard Apartments - Accepting Offers of Dedication for Public Street Right of Way, Mallard Apartments- Maintenance Assessment District Resolution of Intent, Police Fee Increase, Gold Bug Park and Mine Fees, Letter of Support for AB 1866, Letter of Support for AB 2517, Building and Planning Credit Card Convenience Fee, and Planning Fee Update.
17. ADJOURNMENT
Following the conclusion of Open Session at 5:33 p.m., the City Council reconvened in Closed Session. The Closed Session adjourned at 6:22 p.m. with no reportable action.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on May 12, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk