City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 9, 2017 City Council Chambers – Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 No Closed Session Scheduled 6:00 P.M. Open Session NO CLOSED SESSION ____________________________________________________________________________________ 6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Wilkins Absent: Thomas 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC 3.1 Brief Comments by City Council Councilmember Acuna asked Director of Community Services, Steve Youel, for an update on the progress that has been made on the Vietnam Memorial Monument. Councilmember Borelli asked Mr. Youel to report on the Rise & Shine event, which took place Saturday, April 29th. Mr. Youel gave a brief report on the event. Mayor Clerici invited the public to watch him Walk a Mile in Her Shoes on Saturday, May 13th, where he will be participating in the event to raise community awareness about the serious issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Mayor Clerici also reminded the public that May is Bike Month and Bike to Work Day with the Mayor will be happening on Friday, May 19th. Riders ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  will meet at the Placerville Station Park & Ride and will ride to the El Dorado County Government Center. Coffee and pastries will be provided by Totem Coffee. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll The City Attorney reported on action that was taken during Closed Session on April 25, 2017. He stated that Council authorized the offer of the appraised value of $2600 to the Briggs Family Trust for a parcel of property, which included a permanent slope easement and a temporary construction easement related to the Western Placerville Interchange improvements. Said offer has since been accepted by the Briggs Family Trust. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA It was moved by Councilmember Wilkins 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, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas ABSTAIN: None 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 6.1 Administration of Oath of Office for New Police Officer, Shawn Willey (Ms. O’Connell) The Chief of Police introduced Officer Willey and the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office. 6.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Placerville Declaring May 2017 as Skin Cancer Awareness Month (Mayor Clerici) The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Division, Well Dorado, Marshall Medical Center, and El Dorado Community Health Centers. Teresa Salerno from El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Division delivered a power-point presentation on a Skin Cancer Prevention & Awareness Campaign and shared a video on skin cancer awareness created by the Boys & Girls Club El Dorado County Western Slope. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  7.1 Written Communication No items of written communication were received. 7.2 Oral Communication Public comment was received from Melody Moore regarding finding solutions to homeless issues and suggested a message board at the Upper Room as a device to communicate community concerns to the homeless. Kirk Smith addressed the Council regarding the installation of a sunblock station in the proposed parklet on Main Street and inquired about the City’s monetary reserves. 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 April 25, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 25, 2017. 8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Accounts Payable Register. 8.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register. 8.4 Adopt a Resolution Retroactively Approving and Affirming a Side Letter with the Placerville Police Officers’ Association and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Same (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 8512 Adopted a Resolution retroactively approving and affirming a Side Letter with the Placerville Police Officers’ Association and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. 8.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 as Presented (Mr. Warren) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Resolution No. 8513 Adopted a Resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2016/2017 as presented. 8.6 Adopt a Resolution Declaring the Intention to Provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments Pursuant to the Provisions of Division 15, Part 2, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and Setting a Time and Place for Public Hearing Thereon (Orchard Hill and Cottonwood Park) (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 8514 Adopted a Resolution declaring the intention to provide for Annual Levy and Collection of Assessments pursuant to the provisions of Division 15, Part 2, of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California and setting a time and place for public hearing thereon (Orchard Hill and Cottonwood Park). No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. 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, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas 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 Approve a Request by the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency for the Installation of a Parklet to be Located on Main Street Occupying a Single Parking Space Within the Public Right-of-Way; and Direct Staff to Process and Issue a Special ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Temporary Use Permit (TUP 17-01) and Encroachment Permit for the Same (Mr. Rivas) The Director of Development Services summarized the item. Kristin Tornincasa, Department Analyst from El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Division and Project Lead on the parklet project, provided an update on the project known as the Healthy Living Project Design Competition. Emily Bobrowsky, a student at Oak Ridge High School and winner of the competition, spoke about the design concept for her parklet. Public comment was received from Lindell Price, Avery Devonchenzie, Max Foreman, Jennifer Franich, Megan Buchanan, Dennis Thomas, Jackie Neau, Ben Butler, Melissa Fausel, and Kirk Smith. Mayor Clerici read a statement from Councilmember Thomas, absent from the meeting, in support of the parklet. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wilkins and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council approve a request by the El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency for the installation of a parklet to be located on 451 Main Street (Creekside Place), occupying a single parking space within the public right-of-way; and direct Staff to process and issue a Special Temporary Use Permit (TUP 17-01) and Encroachment Permit for the same. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas ABSTAIN: None At this time, the Mayor called for a two-minute recess. 12.2 Adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI 17-02) to Initiate Amendments to Title 10 Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 General Regulations, Section 17 Sign Regulations of the City Code Regarding Regulations of Signs (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8515 The Director of Development Services explained the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a Resolution of Intention (ROI 17-02) to initiate amendments to Title 10 Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 General Regulations, ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Section 17 Sign Regulations of the City Code regarding regulations of signs. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: Thomas ABSTAIN: None 12.3 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the Amount of $6,012,000 for Construction of the Western Placerville Interchanges Phase 2 Project (CIP #407051); and 2. Approving a State Highway Relinquishment Agreement with Caltrans Pursuant to Section 73 of the Streets and Highways Code, Relinquishing a Portion of the State Highway Within City Jurisdiction; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or His Designee to Execute the Same; and 4. Authorizing the City Engineer to Prepare and Release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management Services for the Said Project. (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8516 The City Engineer provided an update of the project. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions: 1. Approving a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $6,012,000 for construction of the Western Placerville Interchanges Phase 2 Project (CIP #407051); and 2. Approving a State Highway Relinquishment Agreement with Caltrans pursuant to Section 73 of the Streets and Highways Code, relinquishing a portion of the State Highway within City jurisdiction; and 3. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same; and 4. Authorizing the City Engineer to prepare and release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management Services for the said project 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  • El Dorado County Transit Authority – Councilmember Borelli reported that the El Dorado Hills Taxi Voucher Demonstration Project is coming along. She also said that the Transit Authority is doing a study on the county line for a County Line Multi-Modal Transit Center. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission – Mayor Clerici reminded the public that May is Bike Month. He said the Commission voted on different things relating to the funding for the Western Placerville Interchange project and also said the original estimates for SB-1 (gas tax) might have been underestimated and may generate more money than anticipated. • LAFCO – Councilmember Acuna said the next meeting will take place later in the month. • SACOG – Mayor Clerici reported that SACOG had a Transportation Committee meeting and received a presentation regarding senior citizen mobility. • SEDCorp. – Councilmember Borelli reported that the last meeting is scheduled to occur on the same day as the El Dorado County Transit Authority and El Dorado County Transportation Commission meetings so she will be unable to attend. However she will get the results and report back • Two by Two – No Meeting 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) Mayor Clerici would like Staff to determine if the unoccupied side of Old City Hall could be feasibly used as a venue for AppleCore Fringe performances in September, 2017. Councilmember Borelli asked if there will be a discussion or presentation regarding progress made with homeless issues. Mayor Clerici stated that he had attended a meeting at the Office of Education where the issue was discussed and believes that it may be a couple of months before something will be presented. He intends to meet with Vice-Mayor Thomas for input. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS The City Manager reported that the new parking meters are in and running and although there have been some issues, they are being worked out. He also mentioned the mobile application is active, which allows one to initiate parking from their smart phone and add on time. The City Manager also announced an Eagle Scout project happening in town. The monument across the street from City Hall (Center Street Parking Lot) will be torn down and rebuilt in the same location by a local Boy Scout looking to earn his Eagle Scout rank. The monument will be moved to a new location once the location has been determined. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 9, 2017 Page 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of May 23, 2017, include: a Proclamation designating May 29, 2017 as Memorial Day at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument, NAMI recognition of officer for CIT award, solid waste collection rates, Christmas Parade sponsorship, Hazardous Tree Removal Plan, Western Placerville Interchange project, Phase 2 right-of-way acquisition, Water Reclamation Facility Bypass Workplan, and the Unified Confidential and Supervisory Employee Unit Memorandum of Understanding. 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 8:28 P.M. The next Regular Council meeting will be held on May 23, 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 May 9, 2017 Page 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org