City Council Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 07, 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 Gunselman, Council Member Swift, Council Member Feist Treasurer Runquist
ABSENT
Council members Riordan and Sierk
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Mayor Gunselman lead the Pledge
3. Public Forum
None
4. City Manager’s Report
CM Tom DuBois gave an update, presentation available on web site.
5. Presentations- None.
6. Approval of Minutes
A. City Council Minutes of September 16, 2024
Approved with corrections to 9B, 3rd paragraph to clarify intent was that working with agencies other than Ione was not feasible.
7. Consent Agenda
None
8. Ordinances and Public Hearing
None
9. Administrative Agenda
A. Oro Madre Way Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project
Moved by Council member Swift, seconded by Council Member Fest. Approved 3 – 0 with two absent B. Weber Ghio Contract renewals for Federal and non-Federal work - action item for approva Moved by Council member Swift, seconded by Council Member Fest. Approved 3 – 0 with two absent C. Council approval of Tyler Technology contract for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software Moved by Council member Swift, seconded by Council Member Fest. Approved 3 – 0 with two absent D. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Priorities, Work in Progress - for Council prioritization and feedback
Council discussion ensured. Clarifications by the Mayor. Council Member Swift asked that not all road projects be called overlays based on the level of effort required, some are rebuilds.
Mayor asked to swap the segment of Gopher flat with the curve into the plan in place of the lower segment, safety issue at the curve. Staff agreed.
Council member Feist asked about streets in Crestview, none are a priority compared to streets in plan E. Council indication of interest in Downtown Trees Concept - for Council prioritization and feedback Council member Swift commented asked if trees were historical and where they are appropriate, ones on bridge aren’t historical. Like to see us look at historical aspect. Potentially continue item. Miner’s bend is different.
Mayor agreed that miners bend is different consideration, not historical Council member Feist shared that there are photos in 1800s with trees on Main street. Would like to see us approach the project in phases, believes shade would help business. Keep cost down, look at planter space. Would like to see a 20 year plan for trees - Broadstreet, and other places.
Council Member Swift doesn’t want to see us spend a lot of time or money on this now, asked for a more definitive plan
Council agreed to continue item when more council members are present and more details available.
Item will be continued to a date uncertain
F. Council Direction on Forming a Rate Assistance Program (RAP) for Wastewater Rate Asssistance - for Council information and possible direction
Council members discussed whether it was appropriate to use the $20K council contingency fund.
Council would need to vote to reassign those funds. Because this is a major policy decision on starting a low-income assistance program, Council continued the item to the next meeting.
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.
None
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.
The City Attorney will bring an update on new state bills to a future meeting
14. Closed Session
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
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
16. Adjournment - The next regularly scheduled meeting is October 21,2024 Approved Oct 21, 2024