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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 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 – Existing Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9
Anstess v. City of Placerville et al, El Dorado Superior Court, Case No. 25CV0634
Item 2: Labor Negotiations Meeting with Joe Wren and Natalie Tornincasa Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
Bargaining Units: Placerville Police Officers’ Association and Local 39 Stationary Engineers
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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
3.1 A Proclamation of the City Council Recognizing the 250th Anniversary of United States Independence (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read the proclamation. No public comment was received.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
The City Attorney reported that no public comments were received in advance of Closed Session. The Council provided direction to staff regarding Item 1, and no reportable action was taken on Item 2.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Carter 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 Receive an Update from the Placerville Fire Safe Council on the May 2, 2026, Wildfire Safety Day Event (Mr. Acuna)
Mr. Acuna, representing the Placerville Fire Safe Council, provided a report on the May 2, 2026, Wildfire Safety Day event. Public comment was received from David Zelinsky, also of the Placerville Fire Safe Council.
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 June 9, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 9, 2026.
B. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 21, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of May 21, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Ms. Tornincasa) Approved the Accounts Payable Register.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Ms. Tornincasa)
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Approved the Payroll Register.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Approve the Cancellation of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the cancellation of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of July 28, 2026.
7.6 Adopt a Resolution Consolidating the November 3, 2026, City Council Election with El Dorado County, Authorizing the Registrar of Voters to Render All Necessary Election Services, and Establishing Tie-vote Procedures (Ms. O’Connell)
Resolution No. 9546
Adopted a resolution consolidating the November 3, 2026, City Council Election with El Dorado County, authorizing the Registrar of Voters to render all necessary election services, and establishing tie-vote procedures.
7.7 Consideration of the Annual 4th of July Fireworks Display Scheduled for July 4, 2026 (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9547
Adopted a resolution authorizing a fireworks display at the Placerville Speedway on the El Dorado County Fairgrounds on Friday, July 4, 2026.
7.8 Consider Ratifying a Street Frontage Improvement Agreement (SF416) for the Property Located at 1164 Madrone Lane, Identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 050-401-050 (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9548
Adopted a resolution ratifying a Street Frontage Improvement Agreement (SF-416) for the property located at 1164 Madrone Lane, identified as Assessor’s Parcel Number 050-401-050.
7.9 Initiation of Proceedings and Declaration of Intention to Form the City of Placerville Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District No. 2026-1 (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9549
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Adopted a resolution initiating proceedings for the formation of the City of Placerville Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District No. 2026- 1 and the levy and collection of assessments within the District for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Division 2 Part 1 of the California Government Code, and Article XIII D of the California Constitution, describing the improvements to serve the District, and ordering the preparation of the engineer’s report.
Resolution No. 9550
Adopted a resolution declaring its intention to order the formation of an Assessment District, the City of Placerville Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District No. 2026-1, and to levy and collect assessments within District for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 pursuant to the Benefit Assessment Act of 1982, Division 2 Part 1 of the California Government Code, and Article XIII D of the California Constitution, appointing a time and place for a public hearing, and taking related actions.
7.10 Consider Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI) in an Amount Not to Exceed $15,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Services Related to the NPDES Permit and General Support Services for the Water Reclamation Facility and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9551
Approved Amendment No. 3 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. (RBI) in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00 for the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 services related to the NPDES Permit and General Support Services for the Water Reclamation Facility and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
7.11 Consider Receiving and Filing the Annual Report for the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Ms. Tornincasa) The report was received and filed.
7.12 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 (Ms. Tornincasa) Resolution No. 9552
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Authorized 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 authorized the County Auditor-Controller to place the City’s Special Assessments on the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Secured Tax Roll.
7.13 Consider Approving a Project List Recommended by the Cannabis Community Benefits Committee and Directing Staff to Include the Said Project List in the Proposed 2026/2027 Fiscal Year Budget (Mr.
Nishihara)
Resolution No. 9553
Approved a project list recommended by the Cannabis Community Benefits Committee and directed staff to include the said project list in the proposed 2026/2027 Fiscal Year budget.
Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Sheryl Trainor, Alesha Shepherd, and David Zelinsky. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau 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 Ruth Michelson, David Zelinsky, and Macy Sherman (Local 39 Stationary Engineers).
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
10.1 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-04 to Amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Establish Regulations and Permitted Uses for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers in Compliance with State Law (AB 101) (Ms. Kendrick)
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The Interim City Manager summarized the draft ordinance. Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson, Kathi Lishman, and David Zelinsky. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council waive the first reading and introduce Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-04 to amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to establish regulations and permitted uses for Low-Barrier Navigation Centers in compliance with State Law (AB 101), and to revise the date of the second reading to August 11, 2026.
The motion was seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough and passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: Carter
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10.2 Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-03 to Amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Establish Minimum Densities and Modify Development Regulations for Multi-Family Residential Zones (R-2, R-3, and R-4), and Amend Conditional Use Provisions for Multi-Family Residential Zones (R-2, R-3, R-4, and R5) in Compliance with the Housing Element (Program A-5) (Ms.
Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services, participating via teleconference, summarized the draft ordinance. Public comment was received from Kathi Lishman and Ruth Michelson. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council waive the first reading and introduce a Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-03 to amend Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to establish minimum densities and modify development regulations for multi-family residential zones (R2, R-3, and R-4), and amend conditional use provisions for multi-family residential zones (R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5) in compliance with the Housing Element (Program A-5), and to revise the date of the second reading to August 11, 2026.
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
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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11.1 Consider Adopting the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget as Presented (Ms.
Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9554
The Director of Finance presented the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Ruth Michelson, and Kathi Lishman. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget as presented.
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
11.2 Consider Establishing the Appropriation Limit (Gann) for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and Determine Compliance with Government Code Section 7910 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9555
The Director of Finance presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council establish the appropriation limit (Gann) for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and determine compliance with Government Code Section 7910. 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 Consider Authorizing the City Engineer to Submit a Grant Application for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Cycle Call for Projects for the System Performance Program for the Canal Street Phase 1 – Combellack Road to Cougar Lane Project (CIP #42402) and Canal Street Phase 2 – Cougar Lane to US Highway 50 Project (CIP #42404) and Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute All Grant Documents and Commit to Timely Project Delivery Requirements (Ms. Savage) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of June 23, 2026 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Resolution No. 9556
The City Engineer summarized the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council authorize the City Engineer to submit a grant application for the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG) 2026 Federal Funding Cycle Call for Projects for the System Performance Program for the Canal Street Phase 1 – Combellack Road to Cougar Lane Project (CIP #42402) and Canal Street Phase 2 – Cougar Lane to US Highway 50 Project (CIP #42404) and authorizing the City Engineer to execute all grant documents and commit to timely project delivery requirements.
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
12.2 Pro-housing Designation Program – Staff Analysis and Request for Council Direction (Ms. Kendrick)
The Director of Development Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Kathi Lishman. The City Council provided direction to staff to pursue Pro-housing Designation, including development of needed policies/ordinances and preparation of a full application for future Council consideration, to not pursue parking requirement reductions, and to daylight any restrictions of the program when the item returns to the Council.
12.3 Planning Commission Update Regarding Historic District Preservation Recommendations (Ms. Kendrick)
Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson and Kathi Lishman.
The City Council received the update and provided direction to staff.
12.4 Recommendation Regarding Award of Contract for Professional Services – Contract Building Official Services (2+ Days/Week) – RFP Results (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9557
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agreement. 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)
No requests for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Planning Commission Vacancy (Verbal Report) (Ms. O’Connell) The City Clerk announced a vacancy on the Planning Commission for an unexpired term ending March 1, 2027, and noted that the application period is now open.
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16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: National Night Out Proclamation, Placerville Drive Bike/Ped - Ratify Utility Agreements, Ratify Right-of-Way Agreements, Ratify Dewberry Amendment 13, Authorize staff to Release an RFP for Construction Management, Approve the City of Placerville Quality Assurance Program Update, 2706 Bedford Ave Street Frontage Improvement Agreement, US 50 Pedestrian Intersection Safety Project - Permission to Advertise, Amendment to RBI’s Agreement for MS4 Permit Services, Point View Storm Drain Replacement - Award Construction Contract, Giovanni Sewer Replacement - Award Construction Contract, Arizona Fire Gate, 7252 Coloma St Housing Opportunity Overlay, Zoning Ordinance Amendment Minimum Densities 2nd reading, Zoning Ordinance Amendment Low Barrier Navigation Center 2nd reading, Waste Connections MOU - Compost Procurement.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:20 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on July 14, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk