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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 16, 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 16, 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 OR MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING VIA VIDEO CONFERENCING AT:
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THIS MEETING WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WILL BE AVAILABLE VIA ZOOM. IT WILL ALSO 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 16, 2022 PAGE 2 OF 5 CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:07 PM.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Matt Hawkins
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Plummer
Council member Colette Such
Council member Jim Garaventa
ABSENT
Council member Ann Segerstrom
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
Adjourned into Closed Session at 4:08 PM.
1. Threat to Public Services or Facilities (Government Code 54957(a)): Consultation with Police Chief, Turu VanderWiel.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code, § 54956.9(d)(2): One Potential Case
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:08 PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Garaventa 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
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
A report was received. The Council returned to Closed Session at the end of the meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 3 OF 5 CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 1:00 PM.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
The Agenda was approved without change.
PRESENTATIONS
3. Swearing in ceremony and introduction of Police Community Service Officer, Kayla Parker.
Police Chief Turu VanderWiel introduced and swore in Police Community Service Officer, Kayla Parker.
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 representing the League of Women's Voters informed those in attendance of their presence.
A member of the public commented in support of the Council's work and made multiple traffic requests.
A member of the public informed those in attendance of the Sonora Action Sports Park activities.
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.
No public comments.
Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Such.
Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
4. Approval of City Council Minutes for March 7, 2022, March 21, 2022, April 6, 2022, and April 18, 2022.
5. Adopt Resolution 05-16-2022-A authorizing remote teleconferencing meetings of the City Council and its committees and commissions for 30 days pursuant to Government Code Section 52953(e) Brown Act provisions.
6. Approval of a Letter of Support for the Historic Building Restoration Grant Program, authorizing the Mayor to sign the letter.
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7. Approval of disbursements in the amount of $165,093.13 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
8. Adopt Resolution 05-16-2022-B establishing an electronic signature use policy.
Deputy City Clerk Jackie Smith presented and detailed this item to the Council.
Councilmembers discussed.
No public comments.
Motion made by Council member Garaventa, Seconded by Council member Segerstrom.
Voting Yea: Mayor Hawkins, Mayor Pro Tem Plummer, Council member Segerstrom, Council member Such, Council member Garaventa.
MONTHLY REPORTS
9. Receive the Sonora Police Department Monthly Report for April 2022.
10. Receive the Sonora Fire Department Monthly Report for April 2022.
11. Receive the Sonora Public Works Department Report for April 2022
12. Receive the Sonora Community Development Department Report for April 2022.
COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Police Chief Turu VanderWiel informed those in attendance that it was National Peace Officer Memorial Week and shared some relevant statistics.
Administrative Services Director Chris Gorsky informed those in attendance that the fiscal proposed budget for the upcoming year would be discussed at the next City Council meeting.
Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg updated those in attendance on the Bank of Stockton, the Sidewalk Project, the Bathroom Project, and the Farmer's Market.
Mayor Pro Tem Plummer attended a recent Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) Meeting and the Tuolumne Utilities District (TUD), Board of Supervisors (BOS), and City Council Joint Meeting.
Councilmember Segerstrom attended the TUD, BOS, and City Council Joint Meeting, the Tuolumne County Transportation Council (TCTC) & Vision Sonora Committee Walking Tour, a YES Partnership Meeting, and a Cal Cities speech from the Secretary of State.
Councilmember Garaventa attended a Solid Waste Committee Meeting and a Tuolumne County Transportation Council Meeting.
Councilmember Such attended a Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) Meeting, the TUD, BOS, and City Council Joint Meeting, and a Tuolumne County Commission on Homelessness Meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING - MAY 16, 2022 PAGE 5 OF 5 Mayor Hawkins attended the TUD, BOS, and City Council Joint Meeting and attended the opening of the Senior Center.
Adjourned into Closed Session at 5:50 PM.
Staff was given direction.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 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.