City Council Meeting Minutes
Monday, November 04, 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 All Council members present
2. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
3. Public Forum
No speakers
4. City Manager’s Report
Jim Swift thanked the PD
Dan Riordan mentioned ACTC reimbursement
Claire Gunselman mentioned money for abandoned mines, Derek Cole has information
5. Presentations
A. A Proclamation Recognizing Karen Darrow for Her Service to the City Claire read the proclamation, several council members thanked Karen for her service.
B. Update by Sutter Creek Fire District on Recent Fires Presentation by Fire Chief Dominic Moreno
Mike Kirkley asked who investigated. Answer was state investigators and Chief Dominic.
Jim Swift asked about installing smoke detectors. The fire district can install on commercial buildings, not residential
6. Approval of Minutes
A. City Council Minutes of October 21, 2024
Motion for Council Approval
Minutes were not included in packet, to be approved at Nov 18th meeting.
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 24-25-14 approving Parcel Map #2928 which merges 3 parcels into 2 parcels Motion Swift, second Sierck
Vote 5 - 0
8. Ordinances and Public Hearing
9. Administrative Agenda
A. FY24-25 Q1 Budget Performance Review
Information report for council comment and feedback
Council members complimented staff on the report. Question on utility bills and managing power at the grammar school.
B. Staff Report - General Fund Reserve Policy
Action Item for Council Approval
Council members asked clarifying questions. Council member Riordan suggested we can anticipate seasonal expenses and do month by month budgeting.
Mike Kirkley gave some background on reserve policy, noted that the $3M in bypass funds was used by the city to balance the budget when city lost revenue from closing of car dealership.
Motion made by Council member Feist, Seconded by Council member Riordan.
Motion passed 5-0
C. Council indication of interest in Downtown Trees Concept - Continued from October 7 meeting For Council prioritization and feedback
Council discussion ensued. Cost of mature tree vs smaller tree discussed. Mayor suggested large scale tree plans not a priority. CM Swift and Riordan favored using volunteers. Council member Feist said she could get Violich to donate funds for trees.
Mike Kirkley has background in urban forestry and volunteered to help.
Staff to approve tree type.
Volunteers to plant 3 trees.
Watering plan TBD.
10. Mayor and Council Member Reports
Council member Sierk gave an update on the bike / ped plan.
11. City Attorney’s Report
No Report
12. Future Agenda Items
CM Sierk interested in emergency alert system. City Manager DuBois mentioned council office of emergency services is updating the plan, and he would get an update on communications.
13. Information and Correspondence
A. Engineering Monthly Report - late report
14. Closed Session
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
15. Report from Closed Session
No reportable action
16. Adjournment
Meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM
The next regularly scheduled meeting is November 18, 2024