CITY COUNCIL A G E N D A
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023
7:00 P.M. Regular Session
33 Church Street, Sutter Creek CA 95685
The Agenda can be found on the City’s Website: www.cityofsuttercreek.org
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Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065. 6:30 P.M.
1. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9) SEIU Local 1021 v. City of Sutter Creek, California Pub. Emp. Rel. Bd.
No. SA-CE-1244-M
B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
(Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9) Van Der Veen v. City of Sutter Creek, Amador Sup. Ct. Case No. 23CV13156
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM FOR REGULAR MEETING
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
3. PRESENTATIONS
A. Introduction of Public Works Director Dan Lafontaine B. Introduction of Officer Alfonso Casias
C. Proclamation for Interim City Manager Sandra Spellicsy
4. PUBLIC FORUM
At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda.
Comments may not exceed 5 minutes. In accordance with State Law, however, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda. The City Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting on the matter. The exceptions under which the City Council may discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code §54954.2. Public comment on any item listed below shall be limited to five minutes, unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor/Council.
5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
This section is an opportunity to provide Council members with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. City Council Minutes of November 6, 2023.
Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and shall be enacted in one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of Council or the Public.
A. Adopt Resolution 23-34-* Authorizing the execution of an exclusive easement across
16.25 square feet of City owned property located at 80 Eureka Street (APN 018-180- 031-000) for ingress and egress in favor of the owners of the property located at 101 Eureka Street (APN018-190-002-000) and finding the proposed action exempt under the “common sense” exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act.
8. ORDINANCES & PUBLIC HEARING
A. Waive the second reading in full and enact Ordinance No.______ Amending Sections 2.06 & 2.08 of the Sutter Creek Municipal Code.
9. ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA
A. Action Item – Authorize Staff Work on a Self-Help Tax Initiative
10. 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.
11. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT
This section provides an opportunity for the City Attorney to report on any activities or upcoming legislation of importance to the City. No action is expected to be taken by the Council
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.
13. INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE
A. Monthly Police Report
B. Monthly Public Works Report
C. Monthly Building Report
D. Treasurer’s Report
E. Monthly Administrative Services Report
F. Monthly Finance Department Report
G. Warrants- Oct.30th & Nov 6th &20th, 2023
H. Monthly Engineer’s Report
I. Monthly Planning Report
J. Public Communications
ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled meeting is MONDAY, DECEMBER 4th at 7:00 P.M Please note the first meeting in January, January 2 is cancelled.