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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2026
CLOSED SESSION: 4:00 P.M.
CAKE RECEPTION: 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. CAKE RECEPTION
Please join us for a cake reception at 4:30 p.m. honoring former City Manager Dave Warren and Fire Chief Tim Cordero on the occasion of their retirements. 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 Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 681 Main Street, Placerville, CA
Agency Negotiators: Jackie Neau, John Clerici
Negotiating Parties: 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 5:00 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
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3.1 A Proclamation Recognizing the Dedicated Service and Retirement of David R. Warren (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to retiring City Manager Dave Warren. On behalf of the City, the Mayor also presented Mr. Warren with a city watch in recognition of his twenty-three years of exemplary service to the City, including twenty-two years in the Finance Department and his tenure as City Manager. Public comment was received from Steve Neau, Sue Rodman, Cleve Morris, Pierre Rivas, and Nick Warren.
3.2 A Proclamation Recognizing Tim Cordero for 39 Years of Service with the El Dorado County Fire (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read and presented the proclamation to Chief Tim Cordero. On behalf of the Placerville Police Department, Chief Cordero was presented with a retirement plaque, which was crafted by Mr. Gunnerson and the students of the El Dorado High School woodshop program. Public comment was received from Fire Chief Brad Gates, Sue Rodman, Pierre Rivas, and Mark Acuna.
3.3 A Proclamation Recognizing Davey “Doc” Wiser for his Meaningful Contributions to Our Community (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor stated that the proclamation would be read by Vice-Mayor Neau at the Wagon Train event.
3.4 A Proclamation in Recognition of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on May 29, 2026 (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor stated she will read the proclamation at the Torch Run event.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that the City Council met in closed session on two items. One public comment was received in advance of closed session, and the Council provided direction on those items.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council adopt the agenda with the removal of 10.2, a duplicate item. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter 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
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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 Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of May 12, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 12, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Ms. Tornincasa) Approved the Accounts Payable Register.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Ms. Tornincasa)
Approved the Payroll Register.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Receive and File the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2022/2023 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Received and filed the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2022/2023.
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the consent calendar. 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
Public comment was received from Gail Holloway and Peg Vanderkar. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 26, 2026 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
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 Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-02 – Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Modify and Standardize Required Findings for Various Entitlements in Chapters 3, 4, 7, and 8, and to Add New Sections for General Plan Amendments (10.13.12) and Zone Changes (10.3.14) (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services summarized the draft ordinance. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to modify and standardize required findings for various entitlements in Chapters 3, 4, 7, and 8, and to add new sections for General Plan Amendments (10.13.12) and Zone Changes (10.3.14).
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
10.2 Consideration of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-02 – Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Modify and Standardize Required Findings for Various Entitlements in Chapters 3, 4, 7, and 8, and to Add New Sections for General Plan Amendments (10.13.12) and Zone Changes (10.3.14) (Ms. Kendrick)
This is a duplicate of Item 10.1 and was removed from the agenda.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consider Approving the Engineer’s Reports for the Cottonwood Park and Orchard Hill Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 26, 2026 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
and Directing NBS to Prepare and Submit the Levy of Assessments to El Dorado County for the Placement of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Secured Property Tax Roll (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9533
The Director of Finance summarized the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve the Engineer’s Reports for the Cottonwood Park and Orchard Hill Landscaping and Lighting Maintenance Districts and Direct NBS to prepare and submit the Levy of Assessments to El Dorado County for the placement of the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Secured Property Tax Roll.
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
11.2 Hold a Public Hearing on City Position Vacancies and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Accordance with Assembly Bill 2561 (Ms.
Tornincasa)
The Director of Finance presented the item. No public comments were received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council hold a public hearing and receive input on City position vacancies and recruitment and retention efforts. 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 General Plan Amendment GPA26-02 and Zone Change ZC26-02 to Apply the Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay to 7444 and 7460 Green Valley Road (APNs 325-160-008 and 325-120-097); and Recommendation to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9534
The Director of Development Services summarized the item. Public comment was received from Peg Vanderkar and Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council adopt a resolution and introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amending the official zoning map of the City of Placerville to apply the Commercial- ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 26, 2026 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Housing Opportunity Overlay (C-Ho) to the property at 7444 and 7460 Green Valley Road (APNs 325-160-008 and 325-120-097) for Zone Change Zc26-02; adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and making related findings.
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. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Award of Contract for Professional Services – 2029-2037 7th Cycle Housing Element Update (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 award a contract for professional services to Lisa Wise Consulting, Inc. (LWC) for a not-to-exceed amount of $215,000. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Carter and passed by the following rollcall vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consider Authorizing the City Manager to Exceed Standard Signing Authority and Ratify/Execute a Month-to-Month Consultant Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. (Contract No. J4477) in the Amount Not to Exceed $30,000 for the Temporary Chief Building Official Services in the Development Services Department (CIP #42615); and Approving a $30,000 Budget Appropriation from the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for the Said Services (Ms.
Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9535
The Director of Development Services summarized the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council authorize the City Manager to exceed standard signing authority and ratify/execute a month-to-month consultant agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. (Contract No. J4477) in the amount not to exceed $30,000 for the Temporary Chief Building Official Services in the Development Services Department (CIP #42615); and approving a $30,000 budget appropriation ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 26, 2026 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
from the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for the said services.
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
12.3 Approve an Employment Agreement with Natalie Tornincasa, Director of Finance (Mr. Wren)
Resolution No. 9536
The Interim City Manager presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council approve an employment agreement with Natalie Tornincasa, Director of Finance.
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)
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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
15.1 Receive and File April 2026 Police Report - Stats (Acting Chief Maciel)
The report was received and filed.
15.2 Receive and File the April 2026 Fire Station 25 Run Reports (Chief Gates)
The report was received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
Proclamation for 20 years of Banners On Parade, Consolidate Elections with County, Consider Receiving and Filing the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2023/2024, Consider Approving the Budget for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, WPI Phase 2.3 - Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans, Approval to Release an RFQ for a Consultant in a Management Support Role, and Approval to Release an RFP for Engineering Services, Mallard Apartments - Accepting Offers of Dedication for Public Street Right of Way, Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District Resolution of Intent, 2706 Bedford Ave Street Frontage Improvement Agreement, 1164 Madrone Street Frontage Improvement Agreement, WRF Digester No. 1 Servicing Project - Contract Award, WRF Primary Clarifier No. 1 Coating Project - Contract Award, and WRF Surplus Property
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:24 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on June 9, 2026, 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk