City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting April 11, 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 CLOSED SESSION Item 1: Govt. Code § 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiator: Patrick Clark Bargaining Unit: Placerville Police Officers Association ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:07 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 Brief Comments by City Council Councilmember Acuna reported on the progress of the Vietnam Memorial Monument being constructed at the corner of Main Street and Bedford Avenue. 3.2 Parks & Recreation Master Plan (Mr. Youel) The City Manager announced the Community Workshop taking place on Wednesday, April 26th from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at Town Hall, 549 Main St., Placerville. 3.3 Rise & Shine Announcement (Mr. Youel) The City Manager reminded the public of the 2nd Annual Rise & Shine community ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 11, 2017 Page 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  day of service event scheduled to take place Saturday, April 29th. Amy Sellers, who is helping coordinate the event, thanked the City Council for sponsoring and approving the funds needed for the event’s projects and explained some changes made to this year’s event. 3.4 Introduction of Cory Schiestel The Mayor announced new employee, Cory Schiestel, who was hired on March 27th to fill the vacant position of Associate Civil Engineer. The Director of Development Services shared a brief description of Mr. Schiestel’s engineering background, and along with the sentiments of the City Engineer, and the City Council, welcomed him to the City. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll The City Attorney stated that no reportable action was taken in Closed Session. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA It was moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt the Agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS No ceremonial matters were scheduled. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communication The City Manager stated no items of written communication had been received. 7.2 Oral Communication Sue Rodman drew attention to an article from the Mountain Democrat’s March 29th issue recognizing the Gold Bug Park Development Committee for having received the California Park and Recreation Society’s 2016 Champion of the Community Award of Excellence. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 11, 2017 Page 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Ms. Rodman also stated her desire to amend her previous public comment regarding the City’s agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., an item from the March 28, 2017, agenda. 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 Special City Council Workshop of March 28, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Special City Council Workshop of March 28, 2017. 8.2 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 28, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of March 28, 2017. 8.3 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Accounts Payable Register. 8.4 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register. 8.5 Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Vehicle(s) Listed on the Attached Surplus Property List and Authorizing the Release of the Surplus Vehicles to Bar None Auction for Sale in an Upcoming Auction (Chief Drummond) Resolution No. 8509 Adopted a resolution declaring the vehicle listed on Attachment 1 of this staff report surplus property and authorized the release of the surplus vehicle to Bar None Auction for sale in an upcoming auction. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar 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 April 11, 2017 Page 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR No items were pulled from the consent calendar. 10. ORDINANCES No ordinances were scheduled. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled. 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Retroactively Approving an Agreement with Carnahan Electric for the Downtown Camera Project, Phase 1 (CIP #41708) in the Amount of $13,827.59; and 2. Approving a Budget Appropriation From the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures in the Amount of $16,072 for the Said Project (Chief Drummond) Resolution No. 8510 The Interim Chief of Police summarized the item and responded to Council questions. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions: 1. Retroactively approving an agreement with Carnahan Electric for the Downtown Camera Project, Phase 1 (CIP #41708) in the amount of $13,827.59; and 2. Approving a budget appropriation from the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures in the amount of $16,072 for the said project. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 11, 2017 Page 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS • El Dorado County Transit Authority – No report. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission – Mayor Clerici reported that the Commission discussed the expenses associated with the Western Placerville Interchange, Phase II project. The City Manager noted that the City has been working with EDCTC on some solutions, which will be presented to the EDCTC Board as a recommendation for approval, and then to California Transportation Commission for final approval. The City Engineer stated that (upon said approval) the City would be advertising for bid in the Fall/Winter 2017 and construction should begin in Spring 2018. Mayor Clerici also reported that the State of California reached a solution for the transportation bill, SB-1, AB-1 and implementation details are being worked out. Councilmember Borelli announced that May is Bike Month. May 13th is a Bicycle Rodeo and Family Ride at Schnell School from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M., May 19th is Bike to Work Day with the Mayor of Placerville at Mosquito Road Park & Ride at 7:00 A.M. (to be advertised) and May 23rd is the Annual Great Bike Ride at the Government Center from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. (lunch is provided). • LAFCO – No report. • SACOG – Mayor Clerici announced he would be attending an infill workshop on Thursday. He also reported that James Corless has begun his CEO appointment. • SEDCorp. – Councilmember Borelli reported that there is one last meeting scheduled. • Two by Two – Vice-Mayor Thomas reported that the Western Placerville Interchange project was discussed as well as the coordination with the County on trail issues. She stated the County is in process of adopting a camping ordinance. 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) No future agenda items were requested. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS The City Manager stated that he had met with Vice-Mayor Thomas and Councilmember Acuna to discuss the future of the walking trail and plan to return to Council with recommendations for continuing trail improvements. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 11, 2017 Page 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  The City Manager also announced the appointment of the new Chief of Police who will begin working for the City on April 24th. He invited the public to attend the Chief’s Swearing In Ceremony at Town Hall beginning at 2:00 P.M., which will take place prior to the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 25th. 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of April 25, 2017, include: Reception and Swearing In of New Police Chief, Gold Bug Park Award, Authorization to Destruct Police Records, LegalShield Agreement, Planning Commissioner Leave of Absence Request, and a Resolution of Intent Amending the Sign Ordinance. At this time, Mayor Clerici announced the 53-year Wedding Anniversary of Vice- Mayor Thomas’ parents, who were celebrating in town. 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 6:45 P.M. The next Regular Council meeting will be held on April 25, 2017, 5:30 P.M. Closed Session; 6:00 P.M. Regular Session. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of April 11, 2017 Page 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org