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MINUTES
PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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: Community Services Department Reorganization
Code § 54957.6
City Representatives: Joe Wren, Denis Nishihara, and Natalie Tornincasa
Item 2: Conference With Labor Negotiators Pursuant to Government Code § 54957.6
City Representatives: Joe Wren, Natalie Tornincasa, and Patrick Clark
Bargaining Unit: 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 5:01 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 Swearing-In of Newly Appointed Police Chief (Mr. Wren) The City Manager administered the Oath of Allegiance to the newly appointed Chief of Police, Dan Maciel.
3.2 A Proclamation Declaring September 11, 2027 as Patriot Day (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read and presented the proclamation to Police Chief Maciel and Fire Chief Gates.
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3.2 A Proclamation Declaring September 2026 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month (Mayor Gotberg)
The Mayor read and presented the proclamation to Richard Montgomery.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Wang
The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken on Items 1 and 2.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici 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
Brief comments were made by the City 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 Approve the Minutes of the Regularly Scheduled City Council Meeting of August 25, 2026 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 25, 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.
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7.4 Receive and File Public Records Requests (Ms. Doig) Received and filed public records requests.
It was moved by Councilmember Carter and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. 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 Kathi Lishman, Evan Quirk, Spencer Stevenson, and Kirk Smith.
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 Consideration of an Ordinance Amendment to Title 7 (Health and Sanitation) of the Placerville Municipal Code to Standardized Language as Related to the Updated Water Shut Off Policy (Mr.
Stone)
The Director of Public Works presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council introduce and waive the first reading of an ordinance amendment to Title 7 (Health and Sanitation) of the Placerville Municipal Code to standardize language as related to the updated water shut off policy.
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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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Consider Approval of an Employment Agreement with Dan Maciel, Chief of Police (Mr. Wren)
Resolution No. 9582
The City Manager summarized the item. No public comment was received.
It was moved by Councilmember Yarbrough and seconded by Vice-Mayor Neau that the City Council approve an employment agreement with Dan Maciel, Chief of Police.
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 Memorandum of Understanding with the El Dorado County Transit Authority for the Operation and Maintenance of the Mosquito Park and Ride Bus Stop Facility and Public Restroom Facility (Mosquito Road Park and Ride) and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute the Same (Mr. Nishihara) Resolution No. 9583
The Director of Community Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Tammy Danz. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the El Dorado County Transit Authority for the operation and maintenance of the Mosquito Park and Ride bus stop facility and public restroom facility and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the same.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Consider Abolishing the Code Enforcement Official and One (1) Police Services Assistant Position, Approving a Full‑time Associate
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Planner position, Approving a Full‑time Building Official Position that Absorbs Code Enforcement Duties, and Authorizing an Amendment to the Urban37 Contract for Architectural and Interim Code Enforcement Services (Ms. Kendrick)
Resolution No. 9584
The Director of Development Services presented the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Yarbrough that the City Council abolish the Code Enforcement Official and one (1) Police Services Assistant position, approve a full-time Associate Planner position, approve a full-time Building Official Position that absorbs Code Enforcement duties, and authorize an amendment to the Urban37 contract for architectural and interim code enforcement services.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Carter, Clerici, Gotberg, Neau, Yarbrough
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Authorize the Purchase of Three (3) 2026 GMC Sierra EV Pick-ups Vehicles for the Police Department (Mr. Maciel)
Resolution No. 9585
The Chief of Police summarized the staff report. Public comment was received from Sean Briggs, Sue Rodman, and Tammy Danz. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Carter that the City Council authorize the purchase of three (3) 2026 GMC Sierra EV trucks for the Police Department.
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
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(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
No City Manger and Staff reports.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Placerville Drive Bike/Ped and Bridge - Award Construction Management Agreement, Approve PG&E Street Light Contract, Approve Reimbursement Agreements with EID, Approve Budget Appropriations for Fed Funds and Authorize Staff to Release Construction Documents for Public Bidding, Police Department Fees, Water Shut-Off Policy Ordinance Amendment- Second Reading.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 5:57 p.m.
The next regularly scheduled City Council meeting will be held on September 22, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. Closed Session, 5:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, CPMC, City Clerk