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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2026
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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 Declaring July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to members of the Community Services Department.
3.2 A Proclamation Declaring August 4th, 2026 as National Night Out 2026 (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Officer Irwin of the Placerville Police Department.
3.3 Swearing-In of Newly Appointed Police Staff (Acting Police Chief Maciel)
Chief Maciel administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Police Dispatcher and Records Technician D. Ibarra.
No public comments were received.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
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No report, no Closed Session.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was 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 June 23, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 23, 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 Consider Ratifying Utility Agreements with the El Dorado Irrigation District and PG&E for the Placerville Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project (CIP #41816), Ratifying Purchase Agreements for Acquisition from 20 Properties, and Authorizing the Engineering ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of July 14, 2026 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Department to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management and Inspection Services for the Said Project (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9558
Ratified utility agreements with the El Dorado Irrigation District and PG&E for the Placerville Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Project (CIP #41816), ratified purchase agreements for the acquisition from 20 properties, and authorized the Engineering Department to prepare and release a Request for Proposals for construction management and inspection services for the said project.
7.6 Consider Approving the 2026 City of Placerville Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9559
Approved the 2026 City of Placerville Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and authorized the City Engineer to execute the same.
7.7 Consider Ratifying an Agreement for Consulting Services with Wood Rodgers, Inc., Finding the Project is Exempt from CEQA, and Authorizing Staff to Advertise Plans, Specifications, and Construction Contract Documents for Informal Public Bidding for the Highway 50 Corridor Intersection Pedestrian Safety Project (CIP #42247) (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9560
Ratified an agreement for consulting services with Wood Rodgers, Inc., finding the project is exempt from CEQA, and authorized staff to advertise plans, specifications, and construction contract documents for informal public bidding for the Highway 50 Corridor Intersection Pedestrian Safety Project.
7.8 Consider Approving 2.0 FTE Water Reclamation Facility Senior Operator Positions; Abolishing 2.0 FTE Water Reclamation Facility Operator III Positions; Approving Job Specifications for the Water Reclamation Facility Operator I-II-III, Senior Operator, and Lead Operator IV; and Approving the Salary for the Senior Operator Position and a Salary Adjustment for the Lead Operator IV Position; and Approving and Affirming a New Salary Schedule Effective July 18, 2026 (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9561
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Approved 2.0 FTE Water Reclamation Facility Senior Operator positions; abolished 2.0 FTE Water Reclamation Facility Operator III positions; approved job specifications for the Water Reclamation Facility Operator I-IIIII, Senior Operator, and Lead Operator IV; and approved the salary for the Senior Operator position and a salary adjustment for the Lead Operator IV position; and approved and affirmed a new salary schedule effective July 18, 2026.
7.9 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund financial report for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.
7.10 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ended March 31, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Acknowledged and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ended March 31, 2026.
7.11 Consider Approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026/2027 as Presented (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9562
Approved the City’s Investment Policy for fiscal year 2026/2027 as presented.
7.12 Consider Approving a Job Description for the New Deputy Director of Public Works Position, Approving a Salary Adjustment for the Deputy Director of Public Works, and Approving and Affirming a New Salary Schedule Effective July 18, 2026 (Mr. Stone)
Resolution No. 9563
Approved a job description for the new Deputy Director of Public Works position, approving a salary adjustment for the Deputy Director of Public Works, and approving and affirming a new salary schedule effective July 18, 2026.
No public comment was received on the consent calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Carter that the City Council approve the consent calendar. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Clerici and passed by the following rollcall vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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8. PUBLIC COMMENT – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 Oral Communication
No oral communication was received.
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 General Plan Amendment GPA26‑03 and Zone Change ZC26‑03 to Apply the Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay to 2752 Coloma Street (APN 001‑092‑027); and Recommendation to Decline Adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9564
The Director of Development Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Max Mizel. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment GPA26-03 and Zone Change ZC26-03 to apply the Housing Opportunity (HO) overlay to 2752 Coloma Street (APN 001-092-027); and decline adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
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 Abolishing the Assistant Engineer Position, Amending the City Engineer Title and Job Specification to City Engineer/Director of Engineering Approving Salary Adjustments for Three Engineering ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of July 14, 2026 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Department/Engineering Division Positions, Approving and Affirming a New Salary Schedule Effective July 18, 2026 (Ms.
Savage)
Resolution No. 9565
The City Engineer summarized the report. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council abolish the Assistant Engineer position, amend the City Engineer title and job specification to City Engineer/Director of Engineering, approving salary adjustments for three engineering department/engineering division positions, and approving and affirming a new salary schedule effective July 18, 2026.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Consider Approving a Budget Appropriations Totaling $300,000 for the Storm Drain Replacement-Upper Broadway and Point View Drive Project (CIP #42320), Approving Task Order 10 for Construction Management Services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., Approving a Construction Contract with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager Contract Change Order Authority up to $25,000 per Change Order (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9566
The City Engineer/Director of Engineering presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by
Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve a budget appropriation totaling $300,000 for the Storm Drain Replacement- Upper Broadway and Point View Drive Project (CIP #42320), approving Task Order 10 for construction management services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., approving a construction contract with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc., and authorizing the City Manager contract change order authority up to $25,000 per change order.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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12.3 Consider Approving A Budget Appropriation of $300,000 for the Giovanni Road Sewer Line Replacement Project (CIP #42224), Ratifying a Purchase Agreement for the Acquisition of an Easement, Approving an Agreement for Materials Testing Services with Geocon Consultants, Inc., Approving Task Order 9 for Construction Management Services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., Approving a Construction Contract with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc., and Authorizing the City Manager Contract Change Order Authority up to $25,000 per Change Order (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9567
The City Engineer/Director of Engineering presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council approve a budget appropriation of $300,000 for the Giovanni Road Sewer Line Replacement Project (CIP #42224), ratify a purchase agreement for the acquisition of an easement, approve an agreement for materials testing services with Geocon Consultants, Inc., approve Task Order 9 for construction management services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc., approving a construction contract with C.E. Cox General Engineering, Inc., and authorize the City Manager contract change order authority up to $25,000 per change order.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Acknowledge and File the Annual Financial Report and Independent Auditors’ Reports and Single Audit and Independent Auditors’ Reports for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The Director of Finance presented the reports. No public comment was received. The item was received and filed.
12.5 Authorization for the City Manager to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Waste Connections of California, Inc. dba El Dorado Disposal for SB 1383 Compost Procurement Compliance (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9568
The Director of Development Services summarized the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council authorize the City ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of July 14, 2026 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Waste Connections of California, Inc. dba El Dorado Disposal for SB 1383 Compost Procurement Compliance.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.6 Adoption of a Resolution Retroactively Approving Temporary Upgrade Pay (Acting Pay) for Unrepresented Executive Management, Confidential, and Supervisory Employee Classifications, Effective January 2022 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9569
The Director of Finance presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Neau and seconded by Councilmember Carter that the City Council adopt a resolution retroactively approving temporary upgrade pay (acting pay) for unrepresented executive management, confidential, and supervisory employee classifications, effective January 2022.
The motion was 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)
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• 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 future agenda items were requested.
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:
Acknowledge and File the HDL Sales Tax and Economic Reports for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026, PPOA Side Letter Agreement, Arizona Fire Gate, ZOA Minimum Densities 2nd reading, ZOA Low Barrier Navigation Center 2nd reading, Amendment to RBI’s Agreement for MS4 Permit Services, and Mallard Assessment District Public Hearing.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:07 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on August 11, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk