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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 02, 2022 at 4:00 PM
94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370
(209) 532-4541
MINUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 4:00 PM in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370.
NOTICE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 52953(E) AND THE CITY OF SONORA CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 04-18-2022-A.
THIS MEETING IS PHYSICALLY OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT:
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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE COMMENT.
THIS MEETING WILL BE LIVE STREAMED ON THE CITY'S WEBSITE AT www.sonoraca.com.
Written comments can be submitted to be included as part of the administrative record, they will not be read during the meeting. All comments must be received by 3:00 pm on the day of the noticed meeting and can be submitted to the Deputy City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected].
05/01/2023
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MAY 02, 2022 PAGE 2 OF 5 CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:03 PM.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
Council member Jim Garaventa
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS (Government Code 54957.6): Employee Organizations: Sonora Employees' Association (SEA); Sonora Management Employees' Association (SMEA)
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:02 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Plummer led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Ann Segerstrom
Council member Colette Such
Council member Jim Garaventa
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The Agenda was approved without change.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Staff was given direction.
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PRESENTATIONS
2. Receive an update from Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg.
District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg updated the Council on COVID-19 statistics, the Fire Safety Advisory Committee, the Climate Action Plan, upcoming Board of Supervisors meetings, the California State Association of Counties Legislative Session, and ATCAA.
3. Swearing in ceremony and introduction of two (2) Police Community Service Officers:
1. Charles Shadle
2. Rylan Matyshock
Police Chief Turu VanderWiel presented this item to the Council and swore in Charles Shadle and Rylan Matyshock.
4. Introduction and Swearing in of Police Officer Michelle Hopper.
Police Chief Turu VanderWiel presented this item to the Council and swore in Michelle Hopper.
5. Receive the Sonora Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year for 2021.
Fire Chief Aimee New presented this item to the Council and awarded Brittan Gregory as Firefighter of the Year for 2021.
6. Receive the Sonora Police Department's 2021 Employee Recognitions.
Police Chief Turu VanderWiel presented this item to the Council and awarded Officer Thomas Brickley as the Officer of the Year, Officer Danny Duffy as the Reserve Officer of the Year, Dispatcher Naomi Moran as the Civilian Employee of the Year, Chaplain Randy Ehle as the Marshall McMaster Community Service Volunteer (CSV) of the Year, and Lisa Corpus as the Ronald Billings II Explorer of the Year.
7. Receive the Sonora Employee’s Association (SEA) Employee of the Year for 2021.
Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg presented this item to the Council and awarded Mike Lagomarsino as the Sonora Employee's Association Employee of the Year for 2021.
8. Receive a presentation from the Tuolumne County Alliance for Resources and Environment (TuCARE).
TuCARE Chairman, Randy Hanvelt, presented this item to the Council, updating the Council on fuel breaks, and related TuCARE projects.
TuCARE Board of Director Member, Jeff Sargo, played a video on the Washington and Paradise Fires for those in attendance.
Councilmembers discussed.
No public comments.
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PUBLIC COMMENT (NON-AGENDA ITEMS)
The public may address the Council on any item of public interest not otherwise on the agenda that is within the jurisdiction of the City. No action may be taken. Matters to be addressed may be referred to City Staff or placed on a subsequent meeting Agenda. Speakers are limited to a three (3) minute presentation.
If participating via Zoom, please raise your hand using the Raise Your Hand feature or dial *9 (*6 to unmute).
A member of the public commented in disapproval of removing trees on Washington Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Items on the Consent Calendar are considered routine and will be voted on in one motion unless a Council member or member of the public has a question or wishes to discuss an item. In that case, the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar and considered separately.
Councilmembers discussed.
No public comments.
Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer.
Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
9. Approval of City Council Minutes for January 11, 2022, January 18, 2022, February 7, 2022, and February 22, 2022.
10. Approve an agreement between the City of Sonora and the Sonora Union High School District to lease the city owned parking lot on the south side of School Street, for a term of five (5) years, for a total annual amount of ten thousand eight hundred ninety dollars ($10,890); and authorize the City Administrator to execute the agreement.
11. 1. Authorize the City Administrator to sign a Purchase Order with Pacific Displays in the amount of $50,000 for the replacement of City Christmas Decorations destroyed in the Washington fire, and authorize the subsequent budget adjustment and accompanied budget transfer; requires 4/5th vote.
2. Authorize the budget adjustment and accompanied budget transfer in the amount of $25,000 from unrestricted fund balance to fund a sewer line replacement located at the public works facility; requires 4/5th vote.
12. Approval of disbursements in the amount of $168,699.59 for payroll, inclusive of employee salaries, employer and employee taxes and retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Planning Commissioner Appointments:
1. Consideration of the Mayor’s recommendation to reappoint Bess Levine to serve as a City of Sonora Planning Commissioner for a four-year term, expiring on July 1, 2026.
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2. Consideration of the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Nathan Morales to serve as a City of Sonora Planning Commissioner for a three-year term, expiring on July 1, 2025.
Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg presented this item to the Council.
Councilmembers discussed.
No public comments.
Nathan Morales introduced themself to the Council.
Bess Levine was appointed 5-0.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Seconded by Council member Garaventa.
Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
Nathan Morales was appointed 5-0.
Motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Seconded by Council member Such.
Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Fire Chief Aimee New reminded the Council of National Firefighters Day.
Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg updated the Council on the Red Church Project and addressed a previous public comment.
Councilmember Segerstrom attended a Love Tuolumne Volunteer Event, a meeting with the Chamber of Commerce, and the Home and Garden Show.
Councilmember Garaventa attended the Access Tuolumne Meeting.
Councilmember Such attended multiple Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Meetings and an ATCAA Meeting and updated the Council on the Project Opioid Training.
Mayor Hawkins updated the Council on an upcoming meeting with the Governor's Office.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Administrator at City Hall (209) 532-4541, [email protected]. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting (28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II).
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Administrator’s Office at 94 N. Washington Street, Sonora, CA 95370 during normal business hours (8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays). The agenda and supporting public documents are also available on our City website www.sonoraca.com listed under the agenda/minutes link on the Government page.