CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 2022
THIS MEETING WAS CONDUCTED IN-PERSON AT 33 CHURCH STREET, THE PUBLIC WAS ALSO ABLE TO PARTICIPATE FROM HOME:
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Meeting ID: 956 852 0224
1. CLOSED SESSION- None.
7:00 P.M. 2. CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM FOR REGULAR
MEETING
Council members Present:
Gunselman, Peters, Rianda, Sierk and Swift
Vicky Runquist, City Treasurer
Staff Present:
Amy Gedney
Elizabeth Fratarcangeli
Karen Darrow
Jim O’Connell
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
4. REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION- None.
5. PUBLIC FORUM
Jim Scully of Ione noted that he didn’t think it was fair for the Sutter Creek residents to pay for the incompetence of the Ione elected officials in regards to ARSA. He suggested that there is too much county influence on the ARSA Board and that ARSA should dissolve itself and reorganize to better reflect the needs of its’ customers.
Ty Pulskamp of Jackson introduced ‘The Out 4 Mental Health Project’ that provides access to mental health services for the LBGTQ+ community in Amador.
Jenny McVeigh of Jackson spoke in support of the ‘The Out 4 Mental Health Project’ noting that it is very hard to be different and this project helps make mental health a priority in Amador.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Chief O’Connell
Chief O’Connell introduced and voiced his confidence in newly promoted Sergeant Matthew Brewer and conducted a pinning ceremony to commemorate the occasion.
Mayor Swift congratulated Segreant Brewer on behalf of the Council.
Mayor Swift called for a five-minute recess.
B. Jim Rooney Assessor’s Office
Jim Rooney presented an update on current Sutter Creek and County assessed values and trends.
7. INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE
A. Monthly Police Report
B. Monthly Public Works Report
C. Monthly Building Report
D. Treasurer’s Reports
E. Monthly Administrative Services Report
F. Monthly Finance Department Report
So Noted.
8. MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Council member Rianda reported that the 2nd Saturday tour guide has been distributed and that there are more copies if needed. She noted that there was a marketing meeting held for the Hotels and Inns and that there will be an Air District Board meeting tomorrow.
Council member Peters reported that there seems to be an increase in visitors at Knight Foundry due to the collaborative effort on the 2nd Saturday tours. He also noted that the ARSA meeting has ben moved to the 31st.
Council member Sierk reported that ACRA is finalizing their budget, continues work on the cellular Tower at Molly Joyce Park and has added a pickle ball league.
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 July 18, 2022
Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.
M/S Council member Rianda/Peters to Approve the City Council Minutes of July 18, 2022, as amended.
AYES: Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Gunselman
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
B. Warrants
Recommendation: By motion approve warrants as presented.
M/S Council member Peters/Rianda to approve the warrants, excluding the Weber Ghio & Associates warrants.
AYES: Gunselman, Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
M/S Council member Rianda/Gunselman to approve the warrants for Weber Ghio & Associates.
AYES: Gunselman, Sierk, Rianda and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Peters
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Resolution 22-23-* Authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Sutter Creek.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 22-23-* as presented.
M/S Council member Rianda/Peters to Adopt Resolution 22-23-10 Authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the legislative bodies of the City of Sutter Creek.
AYES: Gunselman, Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
D. Resolution 22-23-* Adopting a salary schedule for the 2022- 2023 fiscal year.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 22-23-* as presented
M/S Council member Peters/Rianda to Adopt Resolution 22-23-11 Adopting a salary schedule for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, as amended.
AYES: Gunselman, Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
E. Adopt Resolution 22-23-* adopting Amendment #2 to extend the City Engineering contract to July 1, 2024.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 22-23-* as presented
M/S Council member Peters/Sierk to Adopt Resolution 22-23-12 adopting Amendment #2 to extend the City Engineering contract to July 1, 2024
AYES: Gunselman, Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
10. ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. Public Hearing-Zoning Code
Continued to September 19, 2022
Council member Gunselman asked if it was too late to add the density of short-term rentals to the zoning draft.
11. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Placement of Radar Signs
Recommendation: Direct staff on how to proceed.
Police Chief O’Connell presented the staff recommendation.
Susan Feist of Sutter Creek suggested placing a sign coming into town on the northside by the gas station and asked if speed bumps could be an effective alternative in some areas.
Council member Peters noted his preference for other ways of traffic calming, noting that they pursued the radar signs because the funding was available not because they were the best solution to the problem. He suggested placing the radar signs on the outskirts of the City and use other tactics in town.
The Council directed staff to place the radar signs in the following locations:
-Gopher Flat Road near the duplex subdivision.
-Old Sutter Hill Road just below Eureka Rd.
-Ridge Road east of the concrete batch plant.
-Valley View near Bowers.
B. Phase 2 Wastewater Rate StudyRecommendation:
1) Adopt Resolution 22-23-* Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Hildebrand Consulting. for the Phase 2 wastewater rate study.
Council member Sierk asked how the tumultuous ARSA situation could affect the results of the study and asked if the City has a multi-year Capital Improvement Plan.
City Manager Gedney noted that the Sewer Committee is working on it.
Council member Gunselman requested that there be a presentation by the Sewer Committee prior to approval of this item.
Council member Peters agreed that a Sewer Committee presentation would be appropriate but suggested that the Council still move forward to get the process going.
M/S Council member Peters/Rianda to Adopt Resolution 22-23-13 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a professional services contract with Hildebrand Consulting for the Phase 2 wastewater rate study and direct staff to update attachment A before the City approves the CIP upon which to base the rate study and that the CIP comes to the Council by way of a Sewer Committee
recommendation.
AYES: Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: Gunselman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
2) Adopt Resolution 22-23-* Authorizing Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget.
M/S Council member Peters/Rianda to Adopt Resolution 22-23-14 Authorizing Amendment #1 to the Fiscal Year 22-23 Budget, as amended.
AYES: Sierk, Peters, Rianda and Swift
NOES: Gunselman
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
MOTION CARRIED
C. Use of Council stipends
Recommendation: Direct staff on how to proceed.
The Council directed staff to bring this item back to the next meeting due to the length of the meeting.
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
This section provides an opportunity for Council members to request items to be added to the agenda in the future with a majority Council vote.
Council member Sierk suggested that the City Council procedures manual needs to be completed.
Council member Peters requested a half hour to present a Knight Foundry Update.
13. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT- None.
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Gedney noted that ACTC will be meet on Thursday to discuss the traffic impacts that go along with the school consolidation.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
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James E. Swift, Mayor
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Karen Darrow, City Clerk
Date Approved: September 19, 2022