City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · February 28, 2017
Minutes
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 28, 2017
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
Item 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Erin Smoot
Agency claimed against: City of Placerville
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6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag was recited.
Mayor Clerici gave a statement regarding Item 12.3 on the agenda and reminded
those in attendance to adhere to the rules of order when speaking on the item.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Brief Comments by City Council
Councilmember Acuna stated he and Director of Community Services, Steve
Youel, had met earlier in the day for a pre-construction walk-through of the
Monument Garden project site. Mayor Clerici explained the purpose of the project
is to honor the City’s fallen soldiers of the Vietnam War.
Councilmember Borelli thanked City staff for their work throughout the City
following the recent storms.
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4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
The City Attorney reported that the claim of Erin Smoot, with all council members
present, had been rejected.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Vice-Mayor Thomas requested Items 12.1 and 12.3 be pulled from the agenda
and moved to adopt the agenda as modified. The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Borelli. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
No ceremonial matters were scheduled.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 Written Communications
Mayor Clerici had stated that numerous items of written communication had
been received regarding Item 12.3.
7.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from the following individuals regarding
California Senate Bill 54 relating to Sanctuary State status: Helen Mansfield,
Sarah Pittenger, Peter Wolfe, Guadalupe Medrano, Pauline Grady, Steve Puthuff,
Amanda Carillo, Dulce Soto, Karen Fujita, Tim Camuti, Sean Frame, Catherine
Thornburg, David Zelinsky, Eric Necida, Dirk Dresen, Sue Rodman, Maggie Bush,
Jamie Low, Fern Alexander, and Dara Presley. Comments on the subject were
also received from Mayor Clerici, Vice-Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Acuna,
and Councilmember Borelli.
Mayor Clerici called for a five-minute break following this item.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine
and will be enacted by one motion by roll call vote unless any member of the
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Council wishes to remove an item for discussion. The reading of the full text of
all Resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
8.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 14, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 14,
2017.
8.1a Approve the Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the City
Council, Recreation & Parks Commission, and Planning Commission
of February 22, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council,
Recreation & Parks Commission, and Planning Commission of February
22, 2017.
8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Accounts Payable Register.
8.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Period 16 (Mr. Warren)
Approved the Payroll Register for Pay Period 16.
8.4 Adopt a Resolution to Ratify Building Code Amendments to the 2016
California Fire Code as Adopted by the El Dorado County Fire
Protection District (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 8497
Adopted a resolution to ratify building code amendments to the 2016
California Fire Code as adopted by the El Dorado County Fire Protection
District.
No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Acuna and
seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt the Consent Calendar
as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
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10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Title 9,
Chapters 1, 3 & 4 of the Placerville Municipal Code related to
Parking (Mr. Morris)
Ordinance No. 1688
The City Manager explained the item. Public comment was received from
Sue Rodman and Dennis Thomas. Following Council discussion, it was
moved by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Wilkins
that the City Council waive the Second Reading and adopt an ordinance
amending Title 9, Chapters 1, 3 & 4 of the Placerville Municipal Code
related to Parking. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10.2 (1) Waive the Second Reading of an ordinance amending
Title 10 Placerville Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 General
Regulations adding Section 10-4-19 Sidewalk Dining Regulations to
the City Code to allow and regulate outdoor sidewalk dining areas
within the public right-of-way (File # ZC 2016-02); and
(2) Adopt said Ordinance. (Mr. Rivas)
Ordinance No. 1689
The Director of Development Services explained the item. No public
comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Wilkins and
seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council take the following
action:
(1) Waive the Second Reading of an ordinance amending
Title 10 Placerville Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 General Regulations
adding Section 10-4-19 Sidewalk Dining Regulations to the City Code to
allow and regulate outdoor sidewalk dining areas within the public right-
of-way (File # ZC 2016-02); and
(2) Adopt said Ordinance.
The motion passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration of an appeal by Wilbur Howe and Marilyn McCarthy of
the Planning Commission’s denial of a Variance Application (VAR
15-03) to remove the requirement for 2-inches asphalt surfacing of a
parking lot; and appeal of Conditions of Approval Nos. 7 and 8 of
Conditional Use Permit (CUP 15-03) and Site Plan Review (SPR 15-
05) requiring asphalt surfacing required per City Code Section 10-4-
4(D)1 and meet minimum parking aisle width per City Code Section
10-4-4(C)4 respectively for said parking lot. Property is located at
618 Main Street. ITEM REQUESTED TO BE CONTINUED TO
MARCH 14, 2017 (Mr. Rivas)
No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Acuna
and seconded by Mayor Clerici that the City Council continue the item to
the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of March 14, 2017. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving a Design and Construction Responsibility and
Reimbursement Agreement with El Dorado Irrigation District (EID)
in an amount of $841,973.00 for design, construction, construction
management, construction support, and full reimbursement of EID
facilities as required as part of the Western Placerville Interchanges
Phase 2 Project (CIP #407051); and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the same; and
3. Approving a $841,973 budget appropriation for the said
agreement; and
4. Approving Authorization No. 8 for design of EID water
facilities as part of Phase 2 (CIP #407051) under the existing
Consulting Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering in an
amount not to exceed $61,973 (Mr. Rivas)
This item was pulled from the Agenda during adoption of the agenda,
Item 5.
12.2 Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI 17-01) to initiate amendments
to Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code regarding
regulations of accessory (secondary) dwelling units within the City
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that are necessary to be consistent with state statutes adopted in
2016 (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 8498
The Director of Development Services explained the item. No public
comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by
Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the
City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI 17-01) to initiate
amendments to Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code regarding
regulations of accessory (secondary) dwelling units within the City that are
necessary to be consistent with state statutes adopted in 2016.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Consider a Resolution of opposition to California Senate Bill 54
relating to Sanctuary State status (Mr. Morris)
This item was pulled from the Agenda during adoption of the agenda,
Item 5.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority – Councilmember Wilkins stated that
the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission – Vice-Mayor Thomas
stated that the next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd.
• LAFCO – No report.
• SACOG – Mayor Clerici stated the Board received a report on Assembly Bill-1
and Senate Bill-1 at the last meeting.
• SEDCorp. – Councilmember Borelli reported she had chaired the meeting of
February 27, 2017, and one remaining meeting is scheduled where a
dissolution process for SEDCorp will be discussed.
• Two by Two – No report.
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
No requests for future agenda items were made.
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15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
No City Manager and Staff Reports were presented.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
on March 14, 2017, include: Mid-year Budget, Destruction of Records (Police
Dept.), Broadway Sidewalks Contract Award, Blairs Contract Change Order,
Western Placerville Interchange Phase IB Closeout, Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) Placerville Drive.
Vice-Mayor Thomas noted she will not be in attendance at the regularly
scheduled City Council meeting of March 14, 2017.
17. ADJOURNMENT at 7:45 P.M.
The next Regular Council meeting will be held on March 14, 2017, 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session; 6:00 P.M. Regular Session.
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Agenda
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
February 28, 2017
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Open Session
2017
John Clerici, Mayor
Wendy Thomas, Vice-Mayor
Mark Acuna, Councilmember
Patricia Borelli, Councilmember
Trisha Wilkins, Councilmember
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
You are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this meeting. Public comment is
taken (3 minutes maximum) on items listed on the agenda when they are called.
Public Comment on items not listed on the agenda will be heard as noted on the
agenda. Comments on controversial items may be limited and large groups are
encouraged to select 3-5 speakers to represent the opinion of the group.
Government Code 54950 (The Brown Act) requires that a brief description of each
item to be transacted or discussed be posted at least 72 hours prior to a regular
meeting. The City posts the Agenda on the City Hall window and on the City’s
website: www.cityofplacerville.org.
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5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Erin Smoot
Agency claimed against: City of Placerville
Courtesy Announcement
Before we proceed, please turn off all cellular telephones, personal pagers, and other
communication devices, as a courtesy to others, and to limit interference with our
audio and video broadcast equipment. Thank you for your cooperation.
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Brief Comments by City Council
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the
Council on any matter not on the Agenda that is within the subject matter
jurisdiction of the City Council. State law prohibits the Council from acting on
items not listed on the Agenda except by special action of the City Council
under specified circumstances. The Mayor reserves the right to limit the
speaker’s time to three minutes. The Mayor will recognize you and when you
come to the microphone, please state your name for the record. You are not
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allowed to make personal attacks on individuals or make comments which are
slanderous or which may invade an individual’s personal privacy.
PLEASE GIVE ANY WRITTEN MATERIAL PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
TO THE CITY CLERK FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD.
7.1 Written Communications
7.2 Oral Communication
Materials related to an item on this Agenda, submitted to the City Council
either with or after distribution of the agenda packet,
are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office
at City Hall, 3101 Center Street during normal business hours.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine
and will be enacted by one motion by roll call vote unless any member of the
Council wishes to remove an item for discussion. The reading of the full text of
all Resolutions will be waived unless a Councilmember requests otherwise.
8.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
February 14, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell)
8.1a Approve the Minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the City
Council, Recreation & Parks Commission, and Planning Commission
of February 22, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell)
8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
8.3 Approve the Payroll Register for Pay Period 16 (Mr. Warren)
8.4 Adopt a Resolution to Ratify Building Code Amendments to the 2016
California Fire Code as Adopted by the El Dorado County Fire
Protection District (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. ____
Att. 2: El Dorado County Fire Prevention Officer’s Association Letter
and Matrix to El Dorado County Board of Supervisors dated
January 30, 2017
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9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Waive the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending Title 9,
Chapters 1, 3 & 4 of the Placerville Municipal Code related to
Parking (Mr. Morris)
Ordinance No. ____
10.2 (1) Waive the Second Reading of an ordinance amending
Title 10 Placerville Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 General
Regulations adding Section 10-4-19 Sidewalk Dining Regulations to
the City Code to allow and regulate outdoor sidewalk dining areas
within the public right-of-way (File # ZC 2016-02); and
(2) Adopt said Ordinance. (Mr. Rivas)
Ordinance No. ____
Att. 2: Staff Report from February 14, 2017, City Council Regular
Meeting (without attachments)
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consideration of an appeal by Wilbur Howe and Marilyn McCarthy of
the Planning Commission’s denial of a Variance Application (VAR
15-03) to remove the requirement for 2-inches asphalt surfacing of a
parking lot; and appeal of Conditions of Approval Nos. 7 and 8 of
Conditional Use Permit (CUP 15-03) and Site Plan Review (SPR 15-
05) requiring asphalt surfacing required per City Code Section 10-4-
4(D)1 and meet minimum parking aisle width per City Code Section
10-4-4(C)4 respectively for said parking lot. Property is located at
618 Main Street. ITEM REQUESTED TO BE CONTINUED TO
MARCH 14, 2017 (Mr. Rivas)
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving a Design and Construction Responsibility and
Reimbursement Agreement with El Dorado Irrigation District (EID)
in an amount of $841,973.00 for design, construction, construction
management, construction support, and full reimbursement of EID
facilities as required as part of the Western Placerville Interchanges
Phase 2 Project (CIP #407051); and
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2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the same; and
3. Approving a $841,973 budget appropriation for the said
agreement; and
4. Approving Authorization No. 8 for design of EID water
facilities as part of Phase 2 (CIP #407051) under the existing
Consulting Services Agreement with Dokken Engineering in an
amount not to exceed $61,973 (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. ____
Att. 1: Final EID Agreement
Att. 2: Dokken Authorization No. 8 Request
12.2 Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI 17-01) to initiate amendments
to Title 10 (Zoning Ordinance) of the City Code regarding
regulations of accessory (secondary) dwelling units within the City
that are necessary to be consistent with state statutes adopted in
2016 (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. ____
Att. 1: Resolution of Intention 17-01
Att. 2: Accessory Dwelling Unit Memorandum, California HCD,
December 2016
12.3 Consider a Resolution of opposition to California Senate Bill 54
relating to Sanctuary State status (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. ____
Att. 2: SB54 Text
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority – Councilmember Wilkins &
Councilmember Borelli
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission – Councilmember Borelli,
Mayor Clerici, and Vice-Mayor Thomas
• LAFCO – Councilmember Acuna
• SACOG – Mayor Clerici, Councilmember Wilkins
• SEDCorp. – Councilmember Borelli, Councilmember Acuna
• Two by Two – Councilmember Borelli, Vice-Mayor Thomas
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
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15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
on March 14, 2017, include: Mid-year Budget, Destruction of Records (Police
Dept.), Broadway Sidewalks Contract Award, Blairs Contract Change Order,
Western Placerville Interchange Phase IB Closeout, Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) Placerville Drive.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Council meeting will be held on March 14, 2017, 5:30 P.M.
Closed Session; 6:00 P.M. Regular Session.
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CERTIFICATION OF AGENDA POSTING
I, Regina O’Connell, City Clerk of the City of Placerville, declare that the
foregoing Agenda for the February 28, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on February 23, 2017 at the City Hall of
the City of Placerville, 3101 Center Street, Placerville, CA 95667.
The Agenda is also available on the City website at www.cityofplacerville.org
Attest: __________________________________
Regina O’Connell, City Clerk
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