Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
CITY OF SONORA
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 03, 2023
5:00 PM
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Sonora City Council will have their regular meeting on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 5:00 PM in the City of Sonora Council Chambers located at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370.
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 City Clerk at 94 N. Washington Street Sonora, CA 95370 or via email to [email protected]. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tempore Ann Segerstrom
Council Members Suzanne Cruz, Matt Hawkins, Andy Merrill City Administrator Melissa Eads
City Attorney Douglas White
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Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Called to order at 4:00 PM.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill
ABSENT
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION
Adjourned at 4:01 PM.
1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section § 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case; Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section § 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case; Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation - Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section § 54956.9: One (1) Potential Case; Doug White, City Attorney, Melissa Eads, City Administrator.
4. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation (Government Code section 54956.9 (d)(1)); Name of Case: Jaycee Alameda v. City of Sonora, et al., Tuolumne Superior Court Case No. CV 63114; Doug White, City Attorney.
Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
OPEN SESSION - 5:00 PM
Called to order at 5:00 PM.
REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Mark Plummer stated direction was given to staff.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Matt Hawkins led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
Mayor Mark Plummer
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom
Councilmember Matt Hawkins
Councilmember Andy Merrill
ABSENT
Councilmember Suzanne Cruz
CITY CLERK’S REPORT ON AGENDA POSTING
The Agenda was posted on Thursday, March 30, 2024, at 2:45 PM.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Motion made by Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:
Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
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 addressed the Council.
Katie Dunn President Sonora Chamber of Commerce shared with those in attendance the Chambers new edition of their Winter and Spring magazine.
Margott Weltin Vice President Sonora Chamber of Commerce informed those in attendance the Winter and Spring magazine will be distributed throughout Northern California; and Second Saturday is this weekend.
Katie Kirkland Sales and Marketing Director Visit Tuolumne County informed with those in attendance about the kickoff to Art Week and all the events.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Introduction of Public Works Assistant Michael Rainbolt; Rachelle Kellogg, Community Development Director.
6. Introduction and Swearing in of Police Sergeant Eric Nygard; Turu VanderWiel, Police Chief.
7. Receive an update from Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg.
Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg updated those in attendance on the Greenly Road Project, Fire Safe Advisory Committee, and Commission on Homelessness; very interested in having a conversation about the Dome; and met with the Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee.
Tuolumne County District 1 Supervisor David Goldemberg and the Council discussed the new housing option for the homeless in Soulsbyville.
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.
8. Consider approval of disbursements in the amount of $195,734.29 for payroll, including employee salaries, employer and employee taxes, retirement contributions, miscellaneous voluntary employee deductions, holiday pay, and other adjustments, including retro-pay; Tracy Skelly, Administrative Services Officer.
Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
9. Consider authorization to submit the 2023 Rural Fire Capacity Grant (Formally known as the VFA-Volunteer Firefighter Assistance Grant), authorize the City Administrator and/or Fire Chief to execute all documents relating to the grant applications, and direct the Fire Chief to return to the City Council with the application results and to accept the awards; Aimee New, Fire Chief.
Councilmember Andy Merrill asked for clarification on funding.
Fire Chief Aimee New explained the funding and grant.
No public comment.
Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:
Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
NEW BUSINESS
10. Consider acceptance and approval of the City’s Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Year Ended June 30, 2022; Chris Gorsky, Administrative Services Director.
Councilmember Andy Merrill and Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom had questions on government activities and risk management.
Administrative Services Director Chris Gorsky gave an explanation.
Councilmember Matt Hawkins made additional comments.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom thanked Staff for the great work.
No public comment.
Motion made by Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Seconded by Councilmember Andy Merrill. Voting Yea:
Mayor Mark Plummer, Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom, Councilmember Matt Hawkins, Councilmember Andy Merrill
COUNCIL MEMBER/DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS
Fire Chief Aimee New presented to those in attendance the Green Waste Disposal Days flier for April 2023.
Community Development Director Rachelle Kellogg informed those in attendance that the Transit Project begins Wednesday and will last for six months; and the Request for Proposal (RFP) is out on the Type 6 Engine for the Fire Department.
Mission Statement: To foster a safe, vibrant, and prosperous community that enhances the quality of life for all
Vision Statement: With leadership and integrity, the City of Sonora commits to excellent service through collaboration and innovation
Councilmember Matt Hawkins shared the reasons he has not attended the past few meetings; thanked the Sonora Police Department; and hoped everyone has a good week.
Councilmember Andy Merrill helped with the BBQ at Murphy's Park for Transgender Day of Visibility; visited Camp Resolution in Sacramento; and spoke about Homelessness.
Mayor Pro-Tem Ann Segerstrom complemented the Sonora Police Department; attended the Drought and Climate Outlook and the Flage Retirement Ceremony by the Boy Scouts.
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned at 6:05 PM.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk 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.