City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 24, 2016 City Council Chambers – Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 5:30 P.M. Closed Session 6:00 P.M. Open Session 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to subdivision (b) of Government Code §54956.9: Two cases Conference with Legal Counsel –Litigation ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Vice-Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas Absent: Wilkins 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC 3.1 Vice-Mayor Clerici introduced a presentation by Jan Melnicoe from National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) awarding a plaque to Placerville Police Officer Kevin McInerney for the CIT award. Vice- Mayor Clerici thanked NAMI and the work of the Placerville Police Department and asked the Chief of Police to announce the other awards from the awards banquet. The Chief of Police recognized Isabelle Zacharias, Shirley Patty, Jim Fultzer, Jason Alger, John Meuser, and Dan Maciel as also having received awards. Councilmember Borelli reported that she attended the banquet with Councilmember Thomas and commended the event. Councilmember Thomas expressed congratulations. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  3.2 Presentation by Terry LeMoncheck, El Dorado Arts Council Terry LeMoncheck, Director of El Dorado Arts Council (EDAC), gave an overview of the fundraising plan of EDAC and explained their mission to increase cultural tourism and economic potential. Councilmember Thomas welcomed Terry and expressed appreciation for the benefit potential of both the City and the County. Councilmember Borelli also welcomed Terry and invited art tourists to stay in Placerville. 3.3 Councilmember Acuna announced the Gold Bug Park Development Committee’s semi-annual fundraising event on May 29, 2016. 3.4 Councilmember Acuna addressed social-media complaints regarding the loss of parking spaces along Main Street due to the rehabilitation project and confirmed that only two parking spaces were lost. He also addressed the criticism received from the planting of street trees along Main Street and stated that a minimal amount of trees would be put back in west of the Bell Tower to California Kitchen. Vice-Mayor Clerici commended the City Engineer and Staff for their work on the project as well as the downtown merchants. 3.5 Councilmember Borelli requested an update on Sacramento Street. The Director of Development Services reported on the current status of the street improvements. 3.6 Vice-Mayor Clerici reported on the first joint meeting with the Board of Supervisors regarding tax sharing and that more dialogue will be pursued on the subject. He noted that a formal committee has been created pursuant to the Brown Act. He also stated that he and Councilmember Thomas will be representing the City and Supervisors Shiva Frentzen and Brian Veerkamp will be representing the County on the committee. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll City Attorney Driscoll reported that the City Council did not take any reportable action in Closed Session. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Thomas to adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 6.1 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Placerville Declaring May 30, 2016, as Memorial Day in Recognition of Those That Fell in Our Nation’s Defense Vice-Mayor Clerici noted that this proclamation would be presented at the Annual Memorial Day event at the Veterans’ Memorial. 6.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Placerville Declaring the Month of June, 2016, as National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month Vice-Mayor Clerici noted that this proclamation would be presented at the City Council meeting on June 14, 2016. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communications The City Manager noted that a letter had been received about El Dorado Transit’s proposed schedule change and copies were given to the Council. 7.2 Oral Communication Kathi Lishman addressed the Council regarding the Vietnam Veterans plaques. Carl Hagen addressed the Council regarding dead trees resulting from the drought. Marian Washburn also expressed her concern about dead and dying trees on private property. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 10, 2016 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 10, 2016. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Accounts Payable Register. 8.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Period #23 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register for Pay Period #23. 8.4 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placerville Certifying the Recognition of the Supervisory and Confidential Bargaining Unit (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8412 Adopted a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placerville Certifying the Recognition of the Supervisory and Confidential Bargaining Unit. 8.5 Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Vehicles Listed on the Attached Surplus Property List and Authorize the Release of the Surplus Vehicles to Bar None Auction for Sale in an Upcoming Auction (Chief Heller) Resolution No. 8413 Adopted a Resolution Declaring the Vehicles Listed on the Attached Surplus Property List and Authorize the Release of the Surplus Vehicles to Bar None Auction for Sale in an Upcoming Auction. It was moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Thomas to approve the consent calendar as presented. Prior to the vote, the City Manager noted a slight revision to Resolution 8412. Councilmember Acuna amended his motion to include the change and Councilmember amended her second. No public comment was noted. The motion was approved by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR No items were pulled. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 10. ORDINANCES No ordinances were scheduled. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving the New EID Pass through Water Facility Capacity Charges (FCCs) as a Separate Component of the City’s Water Capital Improvement Charges (CICs) as Presented (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 8414 Staff gave an overview of the issue and responded to Council questions. The Vice-Mayor opened the Public Hearing. No comments were noted. The Vice-Mayor closed the Public Hearing. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the new EID pass through Water FCCs as a separate component of the City’s Water CIC’s as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Adopt a Resolution Establishing November 8, 2016 as the Date for an Election on a Proposed Ballot Measure Seeking Voter Approval Relating to the Enactment of a One-Half of One Percent (0.5%) Transactions and Use (Sales) Tax For Twenty Years, Establishing the Policies and Procedures for Such an Election, and Requesting that the County of El Dorado Conduct Such Election. (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8415 The City Manager presented an overview of the issue and noted a few, minor typographical corrections in the ballot language and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Mickey Kaiserman, Sue Rodman, Marian Washburn, Carl Hagen, Kathi Lishman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the City: ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  1. Adopt a resolution establishing November 8, 2016 as the date for an election on a proposed ballot measure seeking voter approval relating to the enactment of a one-half of one percent (0.5%) Transactions and Use (Sales) tax for twenty years; and 2. Establish the policies and procedures for such an election; and 3. Request that the County of El Dorado conduct such election; and 4. Approve the minor typographical language corrections. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 12.2 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Joint Application to the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) for Designation of El Dorado County, Including the Cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe as a Recycling Market Development Zone (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8416 The Director of Development Services presented an overview of the program and introduced Jeff McLaughlin, representing the El Dorado County Office of Economic Development. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the Council adopt a resolution authorizing a joint application to the California Department of Resources and Recovery (CalRecycle) for designation of El Dorado County, including the cities of Placerville and South Lake Tahoe as a Recycling Market Development Zone. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 12.3 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placerville for Exception to the 180-day Wait Period for Retired Annuitant Susan Zito in Accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 & 21224 (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8417 ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  The City Manager discussed the need for the 180-day waiver due to the upcoming election and the need to train Interim City Clerk, Regina O’Connell. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli to adopt a resolution of the City Council of the City of Placerville for exception to the 180-day wait period for retired annuitant Susan Zito in accordance with Government Code Sections 7522.56 & 21224. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS • El Dorado County Transit Authority –Councilmember Borelli noted a program for safe driving. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission – No report. • LAFCO – No report. • SACOG – No report. • SEDCorp. – No report. • Two by Two – No report. 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) Vice-Mayor Clerici requested a report regarding dead trees in City limits. Councilmember Borelli requested a report on affordable housing to be brought back for Council information. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS 15.1 Code Enforcement – Carriage Trade Center Properties The Director of Development Services gave an update on the code enforcement efforts at Carriage Trade Center Properties. The City Manager noted that the Main Street Celebration event that was tentatively scheduled for June 3, 2016 has been moved to June 8, 2016. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 16. UPCOMING ITEMS • Presentation by Staff for The Salvation Army • Restriction of Parking on Wentworth Court • Resolution Consolidation with EDC for the November General Election • Herrera Contracts 17. ADJOURNMENT at 8:10 p.m. The next Regular Council meeting will be held on June 14, 2016, 5:30 P.M. Closed Session; 6:00 P.M. Regular Session. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 24, 2016 Page 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org