City Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, August 05, 2024 at 6:00 PM
33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685
The Agenda can be found on the City’s Website: www.cityofsuttercreek.org The City of Sutter Creek City Council Meeting was available via Zoom and in person.
1. Call to Order and Establish a Quorum for Regular Meeting
PRESENT
Mayor Claire Gunselman
Vice Mayor Julia Sierk
Council member Jim Swift
Council member Dan Riordan
Treasurer Vicky Runquist
ABSENT
Council member Susan Feist
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Public Forum
None.
4. City Manager’s Report
City Manager Tom DuBois gave a presentation outlining updates based on City Priorities, including:
Oro Madre, crosswalks at the High School, 23-24 Audit, interviewing grant writers, Measure P filing.
Financing strategy discussion with Schneider - WW Construction company, a freshwater diversion assessment, an agreement with Ione for ARSA board approval, discussion with Regional Water board on creek discharge and work on water balance order for Regional Water Board. The Broadmeadow appeal coming to council and an application for 150 homes under Gold Rush Specific Plan.
Presentation can be viewed by following the link below:
City Manager’s Report 08052024 (cityofsuttercreek.org)
5. Presentations
A. Amador College Connect Career Pathways Presentation
Mia Huss with Amador College Connect gave an overview of the Career Pathways program.
Presentation can be viewed by following the link below:
Amador College Connect K16 (cityofsuttercreek.org)
6. Approval of Minutes
A. City Council Minutes of July 22, 2024
Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.
Motion made by Council member Riordan, Seconded by Vice Mayor Sierk to Approve Minutes of July 22, 2024, as presented.
Voting Yea: Mayor Gunselman, Vice Mayor Sierk, Council member Swift, Council member Riordan.
7. Consent Agenda
A. Appoint Voting Delegate for Cal Cities Annual Conference Motion made by Council member Swift, Seconded by Council member Riordan to Appoint Tom DuBois as the voting delegate for the Cal Cities Annual Conference.
Voting Yea: Mayor Gunselman, Vice Mayor Sierk, Council member Swift, Council member Riordan
8. Ordinances and Public Hearing
None.
9. Administrative Agenda
A. Adopt Resolution 24-25-* adopting the Engineer’s Report and notifying residents of the Crestview Estates Lighting District of its intention to levy taxes for lighting services.
Motion made by Council member Swift, Seconded by Vice Mayor Sierk to Adopt Resolution 24- 25-05 adopting the Engineer’s Report and notifying residents of the Crestview Estates Lighting District of its intention to levy taxes for lighting services, as amended.
Voting Yea: Mayor Gunselman, Vice Mayor Sierk, Council member Swift, Council member Riordan
B. Capital Facilities Fee Nexus Study- for information and staff direction City Manager Tom DuBois explained that this is at the request of the Council to do a Nexus Study, noting that the expense can be covered under remaining LEAP funds. He explained that the fire fees are a pass through to the Sutter Creek Fire District and that after the study is done the fee structure can be set up to incentivize certain development.
Council requested that staff ensure that Park and Rec fees are addressed in the study and that the Fire department be involved so that their input is reflected.
10. Mayor and Council Member Reports
Council member Riordan reported that he met with ACTC Executive Director John Gedney about the Bike/Ped project and clarified that ACTC will evaluate and potentially fund a shovel ready project, but they will not fund the engineering and planning required to get the project shovel ready. He is willing to spend ACTC money now to get an hourly engineer to provide an estimate of what the engineering costs will be for the city. Not necessary to come up with an alternate project, the city just needs to be willing to do its part.
Mayor Gunselman reported that there is work being done to bring back the duck races and with the support of the Sutter Creek Community Benefit Foundation, the Native Sons and the City she expects that it will happen and that she will keep everyone updated.
11. City Attorney’s Report
None.
12. Future Agenda Items
Council member Riordan requested a code enforcement update.
13. Information and Correspondence
None.
The meeting adjourned into Closed Session at 6:57 p.m.
14. Closed Session
A. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency Negotiator: Tom DuBois, City Manager
Employee Organizations: Sutter Creek POA
15. Report from Closed Session
No reportable action was taken.
16. Adjournment
Date Approved: August 19,2024