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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026
CLOSED SESSION: 4:15 P.M.
OPEN SESSION: 5:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL
549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667
4:15 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Public Employment Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Position: City Manager
Item 2: Public Employment Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code § 54957
Position: City Attorney
Item 3: Conference with Real Property Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.8
Property: 5 properties (3 property owners) within the limits of Canal Street Phase 1A - the Combellack Road Sidewalk Project, CIP #42403
Agency Negotiation: Melissa Savage
Negotiating Parties: Debra S. Liles (APN 050-630-014), Coleman Alton Johns (APN 050-630-015), and the D. Allen Downs
Homeowners Association (APNs 050-552-008, 050-572-021, and 050-521-012)
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Agreement
Item 4: Conference with Legal Counsel – Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2): (One potential case)
____________________________________________________________________________________ 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.
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2. ROLL CALL: Present: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
3.1 El Dorado County Hometown Heros Presentation (Troop 117) (Mr.
Nishihara)
Tucker Anderson of Boy Scout Troop 117 (Shingle Springs) presented on his Eagle Scout project, the El Dorado County Hometown Heroes initiative.
The project honors 60 local veterans by displaying custom banners along Main Street in Placerville, each featuring a QR code linking to a profile detailing the veteran's service. Mr. Anderson acknowledged Director of Community Services Denis Nishihara and Mr. McAdams from VFW Post 10165 for their support in making the project possible.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Ebrahimi
No public comment was received in advance of Closed Session. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken on Items 1, 2, and 4, and direction was provided to staff on Item 3.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following roll-call 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 A. Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of July 14, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
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Approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of July 14, 2026.
B. Approve the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting of July 28, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the special City Council meeting of July 28, 2026.
7.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register dated July 21, 2026, and August 4, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
Approved the Accounts Payable Register dated July 21, 2026, and August 4, 2026.
7.3 Approve the Payroll Registers for Pay Periods 1 and 2 (Ms.
Tornincasa)
Approved the Payroll Registers for pay periods 1 and 2.
7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and filed public records requests.
7.5 Second Reading and Adoption of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 26-03 – Amendments to Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Establish Minimum Densities, Modify Minimum Parcel Areas, and Amend Conditional Use Provisions in Multi-Family Residential Zones (R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5) to Implement Housing Element Program A-5 (Ms. Kendrick)
Ordinance No. 1739
The City Council adopted an ordinance amending Sections 10‑5‑9, 10‑5‑10, 10‑5‑11, and 10‑5‑12 of Title 10 (Zoning) of the Placerville Municipal Code to establish minimum densities, modify minimum parcel areas, and amend conditional use provisions in multi‑family residential zones (R‑2, R‑3, R‑4, and R‑5) to implement Housing Element Program A‑5 (ZOA 26‑03).
7.6 Second Reading – Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA 26‑04) Amending 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) Ordinance No. 1738
This item was pulled from the agenda for discussion. Ms. Kendrick explained the item. Public comment was received from Peg Vanderkar ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 11, 2026 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
(Housing El Dorado). Following discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Title 10 (Zoning) (ZOA26-01) of the Placerville Municipal Code to establish regulations and permitted uses for low-barrier navigation centers in compliance with state law (AB 101).
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Clerici, Gotberg, Neau
NOES: Carter, Yarbrough
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7.7 Consider Approving an Agreement for Consulting Services with Dewberry Engineers Inc. for Engineering Services for the Belt Filter Press Building Improvements Project (CIP#42233) and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9571
Approved an agreement for consulting services with Dewberry Engineers, Inc. for engineering services for the Belt Filter Press Building Improvements Project (CIP #42233) and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
7.8 Consider Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Consulting Services Agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. in an Amount Not-to-exceed $20,045 for the City’s Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9572
Approved Amendment No. 2 to the consulting services agreement with Robertson-Bryan, Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $20,045 for the City’s Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit and authorized the City Manager to execute the same.
7.9 Consider Approving Construction Contract Change Order No. 1 with MP Environmental Services, Inc. in the Amount of $11,224.62 for the Water Reclamation Facility Digester No. 1 Servicing Project (CIP #42109), and Authorizing the Interim City Manager to Execute the Same, and Approving a $25,000 Budget Appropriation from the Measure H Construction Reserve (Ms. Savage)
Resolution No. 9573
Approved Construction Contract Change Order No. 1 with MP Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of $11,224.62 for the Water Reclamation Facility Digester No. 1 Servicing Project (CIP #42109), ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 11, 2026 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
authorized the Interim City Manager to execute the same, and approved a $25,000 budget appropriation from the Measure H Construction Reserve.
Item 7.6 was pulled for discussion. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve the balance of the consent Calendar. The motion was 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 Peg Vanderkar and Pat McConaughey.
8.2 Written Communication
No written communication was received.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 7.6 was pulled from the consent calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
See Items 7.5 and 7.6.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Declaring the Results of the City of Placerville Mallard Apartments Maintenance Assessment District No. 2026-1 Ballot Proceeding, Ordering the Formation of the District and Levying of Assessments, and Approving Related Actions (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9574
The Director of Finance presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. One (1) assessment ballot was received by the City Clerk prior to the close of the public hearing. The City Clerk announced that a majority did exist with one (1) ballot representing $17,352.13 of assessments submitted in support of the levy of the proposed assessments within the Assessment District.
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It was moved by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council adopt a resolution declaring the results of the City of Placerville Mallard Apartment Maintenance Assessment District No. 2026-1 Ballot Proceedings, ordering the formation of the District and levying of assessments, and approving related actions. The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11.2 Consider Approving an Updated Water Shut Off Policy and Fee Schedule for Nonpayment of Water Service in Accordance with Senate Bill 998 (Mr. Stone)
Resolution No. 9575
The Director of Public Works presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve an updated water shut-off policy and fee schedule for non-payment of water service in accordance with Senate Bill 998.
The motion was 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 Adopt a Resolution Retroactively Approving and Affirming a Side Letter to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Placerville Police Officers’ Association for the Period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and Authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and the City’s Labor Representative to Execute the Same (Ms. Tornincasa) Resolution No. 9576
The Director of Finance summarized the report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by ViceMayor Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution retroactively approving and affirming a side letter to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Placerville Police Officers’ Association for the period of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and the City’s labor representative to execute the same. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 11, 2026 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org
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 the Implementation of a 3.5% Convenience Fee for all Electronic Debit and Credit Payment Transactions for Business Licenses (Ms. Tornincasa)
Resolution No. 9577
The Director of Finance summarized the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council approve the implementation of a 3.5% convenience fee for all electronic debit and credit payment transactions for business licenses.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Fourth Amendment to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement — SB 1383 Compliance (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9578
The Mayor recused herself from the discussion and exited the chamber due to a conflict of interest arising from her environmental consulting firm's business relationship with Waste Connections. The Director of Development Services presented the staff report. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council adopt the Fourth Amendment to the Franchise Agreement, thereby bringing the City into compliance with 14 CCR Section 18988.1 and resolving the April 15, 2026, Notice of Violation.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Gotberg
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
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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 Acknowledge and File the HDL Sales Tax and Economic Reports for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2026 (Ms. Tornincasa)
The reports were received and filed.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Swearing in of Police Dispatcher Kraus, Police Stats, Arizona Fire Gate, Approval of the revised Electrical Facilities Cost Sharing Agreement with Caltrans, TIM Fee Program Update - GHD Amendment No. 3, Memorandum of Understanding with the Special Districts Risk Management Authority for employee medical insurance benefits, acknowledge and file the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026, and acknowledge and file the Quarterly Investment Report for Period Ended June 30, 2026.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:06 p.m.
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The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on August 25, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk