1 MINUTES OF THE SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL OF
March 7, 2022
THIS MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AT 33 CHURCH STREET, THE PUBLIC WAS ALSO ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FROM HOME:
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6:30 P.M. 1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Amy Gedney, City Manager
Employee Organizations: S.E.I.U
7:00 P.M. 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM FOR REGULAR MEETING Mayor Swift called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council members Present:
Gunselman, Peters and Swift
Vicky Runquist, City Treasurer
Council members Absent:
Rianda and Sierk
Staff Present:
Amy Gedney
Derek Cole
Karen Darrow
Jodi Steneck
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Mayor Swift led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Swift reported that direction was given to staff. 2 5. PUBLIC FORUM
Andrea Roberts, owner of Evergreen Emporium in Sutter Creek, asked the Council to consider allowing sales and home delivery of THC products in Sutter Creek, noting that delivery is currently available to the city from outside counties.
6. PRESENTATIONS-None.
7. INFORMATION & CORRESPONDENCE – None.
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present updates on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.
Council member Peters reported that the Knight Foundry poured 2000 lbs. of iron on Saturday and have schedule another pour on May 21st.
Council member Gunselman noted that the Grammar School would like to piggy back on the Knight Foundry tour dates and requested that the Central Eureka Mine fire issue be added to an upcoming agenda.
Mayor Swift noted that the Sutter Creek fire awareness workshop is scheduled for March 26th.
9. CONSENT AGENDA – Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and may be enacted in one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of Council or the Public.
A. City Council Minutes of February 7, 2022
Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.
M/S Council member Peters/Gunselman to approve Minutes of February 7, 2022, as amended.
AYES: Gunselman, Peters and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
B. Warrants
Recommendation: By motion approve warrants as presented.
M/S Council member Peters/Gunselman to approve the warrants, as presented.
AYES: Gunselman, Peters and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
3 C. Resolution 21-22-* Authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Sutter Creek.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 21-22-* as presented.
M/S Council member Gunselman/Peters to adopt Resolution 21-22-30 Authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Sutter Creek, as presented.
AYES: Gunselman, Peters and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
10. ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continue to March, 21, 2022 -Public Hearing regarding the vacation of Prosperity Court - Recommendation:
1) Continue public hearing from February 7,2022 and receive public input. 2) Adopt Resolution 21-22-*of the City Council of the City of Sutter Creek ordering the summary vacation of the street known as “Prosperity Court” pursuant to Streets and Highways code sections 8300 et seq.
M/S Council member Peters/Gunselman to continue the public hearing to March 21, 2022.
AYES: Gunselman, Peters and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
B. Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. _____Enacting Article VI of Chapter 9.08 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code concerning organic waste disposal.
M/S Council member Gunselman/Peters to Introduce and Waive First Reading of Ordinance No. _____Enacting Article VI of Chapter 9.08 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code concerning organic waste disposal.
AYES: Gunselman and Swift
NOES: Peters
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
11. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Resolution 21-22-* Extending Temporary Use Permits for outdoor dining on sidewalks until June 1, 2022.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 21-22-* as presented.
4 M/S Council member Peters/Swift to Adopt Resolution 21-22-31 Extending Temporary Use Permits for outdoor dining on sidewalks until June 1, 2022, as amended.
AYES: Peters and Swift
NOES: Gunselman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
B. Impact Fee ENR Adjustment
Recommendation: Direct staff to provide notice of a public hearing to hear public comments regarding a proposed impact fee adjustment to be effective July 1, 2022.
The Council directed staff to proceed.
C. Adopt Resolution 21-22-* Conveying real property (APNS: 011-050-011; 040-010- 023-501; 040-010-020; 040-010-024), and authorizing the City manager to execute the conveyance
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 21-22-* as presented.
M/S Council member Gunselman/Swift to Adopt Resolution 21-22-32 Conveying real property (APNS: 011-050-011; 040-010-023-501; 040-010-020; 040-010-024), and authorizing the City manager to execute the conveyance, as presented.
AYES: Gunselman and Swift
NOES: Peters
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Rianda and Sierk
MOTION CARRIED
12. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Gedney reported that staff had received and reviewed an application for a permanent transitional housing project that the County is supporting near the Transit Center at Valley View and Bowers next to the Pinewoods II project. The application was returned as it was incomplete. The State, via AB 2162, requires the city to expedite the process.
City Manager Gedney noted that staff has been developing cost estimates for the sinkhole repair.
She also noted that she is continuing to meet with Regional Water Quality Control Board staff regarding ARSA.
City Manager Gedney noted that there is Planning Commission meeting next Monday and a Chamber Mixer at the Kiota Inn at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
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Jim Swift, Mayor
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Karen Darrow, City Clerk
Date Approved: March 21, 2022