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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 9, 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: Item 1: 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
Item 2: Labor Negotiations Meeting with Patrick Clark, Joe Wren, and Natalie Tornincasa Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6 Bargaining Units: Local 39 Stationary Engineers
Item 3: Public Employee Appointment Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Interim City Manager
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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 Month of June, 2026, as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month (Mayor Gotberg)
Juzten Tyler, organizer of local LGBTQIA+ community events, accepted the LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation. Public comment was received from Axel.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comment was received in advance of the closed session. On Item 1, the Council provided direction to staff regarding the purchase of 681 Main Street (listed as Item 12.5 on the agenda). On Item 2, the Council provided direction to staff. On Item 3, no reportable action was taken (the Interim City Manager appointment is also agendized under Item 12.4).
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 Yarbrough 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.
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 26, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 26, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Ms. Tornincasa) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 9, 2026 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
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 Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Approving Zone Change ZC26-02 to Apply the Commercial–Housing Opportunity Overlay (C-HO) to 7444 and 7460 Green Valley Road (APNs 325-160- 008 and 325-120-097); and Associated General Plan Amendment GPA26-02 and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Ms. Kendrick) Ordinance No. 1737
Waived the second reading and adopted an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Placerville to apply the CommercialHousing 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.
7.6 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-02 – Second Reading and Adoption of Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Standardize Required Findings for Various Entitlements and Add New Sections for General Plan Amendments and Zone Changes (Ms. Kendrick)
Ordinance No. 1736
Waived the second reading and adopted a zoning ordinance amendment amending Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to standardize required findings for entitlements and to add new sections for General Plan amendments and zone changes.
7.7 Consider Receiving and Filing the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Ms. Tornincasa) Received and filed the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
7.8 Consider Consenting to the Recording of Four Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (IODs) for Public Street Right-of-way on Lemon Place Along the Frontage of the Mallard Apartments Project, Directing the City Clerk to Sign a Certificate of Acceptance for Two of the IODs for the Constructed Sections of Lemon Place, and Accepting the ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 9, 2026 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Previous IOD for McIntosh Drive Recorded with the Original Parcel Map (PM 48-148) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9537
Consented to the recording of four Irrevocable Offers of Dedication (IODs) for public street right-of-way on Lemon Place along the frontage of the Mallard Apartments Project, directing the City Clerk to sign a Certificate of Acceptance for two of the IODs for the construction sections of Lemon Place, and accepting the previous IOD for McIntosh Drive recorded with the original parcel map (PM 48-148).
7.9 Consider Approving a Construction Contract with MP Environmental Services, Inc., in the Amount of $184,140.00 for the Water Reclamation Facility Digester No. 1 Servicing Project (CIP #42109) and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms.
Savage)
Resolution No. 9538
Approved a construction contract with MP Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $184,140.00 for the Water Reclamation Facility Digester No. 1 Servicing Project (CIP #42109).
7.10 Consider Approving a Construction Contract with F.D. Thomas, Inc., in the Amount of $146,261.00 for the Water Reclamation Facility Primary Clarifier No. 1 Coating Project (CIP #42504) and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Same, and Find that the Project is Exempt from CEQA Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9539
Approved a construction contract with F.D. Thomas, Inc., in the amount of $146,261.00 for the Water Reclamation Facility Primary Clarifier No. 1 Coating Project (CIP #42504) and authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute the same and find that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(d).
7.11 Consider Authorizing the Sale and/or Removal of Surplus Property at the Hangtown Creek Water Reclamation Facility (Ms. Savage) Resolution No. 9540
Authorized the sale and/or removal of surplus property at Hangtown Creek Water Reclamation Facility.
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7.12 Consider Approving a Budget Liquidation of Highway Bridge Program Revenues for the Placerville Drive at Hangtown Creek Bridge Replacement Project (CIP #41410), Ratifying a Utility Agreement with the El Dorado Irrigation District, Ratifying Purchase Agreements for Acquisition from Six Parcels, and Authorizing the Engineering Department to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Inspection Services (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9541
Approved a budget liquidation of Highway Bridge Program revenues for the Placerville Drive at Hangtown Creek Bridge Replacement Project (CIP #41410), ratifying a utility agreement with the El Dorado Irrigation District, ratifying purchase agreements for acquisition from six parcels, and authorizing the Engineering Department to prepare and release a request for proposals for construction management and inspection services.
7.13 Consider Approving the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List Totaling $304,434 and Directing Staff to Submit Said List to the California Transportation Commission as Presented in Attachment “A.” (Mr. Stone)
Resolution No. 9542
Approved the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account Project List totaling $304,434 and directed staff to submit said list to the California Transportation Commission as presented in Attachment “A.”
Public comment was received from Kathi Lishman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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
8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
Oral communication was provided by Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman.
8.2 Written Communication
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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.
See Items 7.5 and 7.6.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Public Hearing for the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget Proposals (Ms.
Tornincasa)
The Director of Finance led the presentation. No public comment was received, and no action was taken on this item.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Designate San Pasqual Valley Soils as a Direct Service Provider to the City of Placerville for SB 1383 Compliance (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9543
The Director of Development Services presented the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to designate San Pasqual Valley Soils as a direct service provider to the City of Placerville for SB 1383 compliance.
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
12.2 Consider Approving Cooperative Agreement (03-0888) with the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Western Placerville Interchanges Phase 2.3 – Westbound Off-Ramp Project (CIP #42614) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 9, 2026 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
the Same, Authorizing Staff to Release an Request for Proposals for Consulting Services, and Authorizing Staff to Release a Request for Qualifications for a Consultant in a Management Support Role (Ms.
Savage)
Resolution No. 9544
The City Engineer summarized the item. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve a Cooperative Agreement (03-0888) with the California State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Western Placerville Interchanges Phase
2.3 – Westbound Off-Ramp Project (CIP #42614) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same, authorizing staff to release a request for proposals for consulting services, and authorizing staff to release a request for qualifications for a consultant in a management support role.
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
12.3 A Request for the Creation of a Comprehensive Code Enforcement Program and Associated Ordinance Updates (Ms. Kendrick) The Director of Development Services explained the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kathi Lishman. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council authorize Development Services to proceed with the creation of a Comprehensive Code Enforcement Program, including the review and updating of relevant City ordinances as needed.
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
12.4 Adoption of a Resolution Appointing Joseph Wren as Interim City Manager and Approving a Proposed Employment Agreement
Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment and Salary and Benefits of Said Appointment (Ms. Ebrahimi)
Resolution No. 9545
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The City Attorney explained the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council adopt a resolution appointing Joseph Wren as Interim City Manager and approving a proposed employment agreement establishing the terms and conditions of employment and salary and benefits of said appointment.
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
12.5 Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of 681 Main Street, Placerville, California (Mr. Wren)
The Interim City Manager presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Kathi Lishman, and Ruth Carter. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement for the acquisition of the property located at 681 Main Street, Placerville, California, for a purchase price of $1,500,000;
2. Authorize the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction;
3. Authorize the use of $1,000,000 in State grant funds and $500,000 from General Fund reserves for the acquisition; and
4. Direct staff to continue planning for the phased consolidation of City services into the facility.
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. No public comment was received.
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
(Neau, Yarbrough)
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• 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.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include:
Consolidate elections with County, Arizona Fire Gate, Prohousing Designation, Zoning Ordinance Amendment Minimum Densities, Zoning Ordinance Amendment Low Barrier Navigation Centers, 1164 Madrone Street Frontage Improvement Agreement, Placerville Drive Bike/Ped - Ratify Utility Agreements, Ratify R/W Agreements, Authorize staff to Release an RFP, Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District Resolution of Intent, Amendment to RBI’s Agreement for WRF NPDES Permit Services, Approve the City of Placerville Quality Assurance Program Update, Authorize the City Engineer to submit a Grant Application for the SACOG’s System Performance Program for Canal Street, Consider Receiving and Filing the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, Consider Authorizing the Director of Finance to Execute the Certifications of Direct Charge wherein the City Certifies that the Special Assessments that are Collected by the County of El Dorado Meet the Requirements of Proposition 218 and Authorizing the County Auditor-Controller to Place the City’s Special Assessments on the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Secured Tax Roll, Consider Adopting the 2026/2027 Budget Adoption, Consider Establishing ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 9, 2026 10 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
the Appropriation Limit (Gann) for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and Determine Compliance with Government Code Section 7910.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:13 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on June 23, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk