City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 23, 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: Govt. Code § 54957.6 Conference with Labor Negotiators: Patrick Clark, Cleve Morris, Dave Warren 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 6:00 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 announced the Priest Mine will be open for tours at Gold Bug Park on Saturday, May 27th. Vice-Mayor Thomas thanked Mayor Clerici for participating in the recent Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event and for participating in the May Bike Month events. She also thanked the Community Pride Committee for their work in helping maintain the City. Mayor Clerici thanked those who sponsored him in the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event, having raised approximately $1,200.00 for the Center for ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Violence-Free Relationships. Mayor Clerici reminded the public of a Budget Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, May 24th at Town Hall, and a Measure L community meeting scheduled for May 30th at Town Hall. He also announced the upcoming Community Clean-Up day scheduled for June 17th at the Mosquito Park & Ride Station. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll The City Attorney reported that Council met in Closed Session with its labor negotiators regarding the Placerville Police Officers Association but did not take reportable action. 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 6.1 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – Recognition of Officer Duane Tadlock for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Award (Chief Ortega) Chief Ortega introduced Jan Melnicoe, president of NAMI El Dorado County, who explained the mission of the organization and presented Officer Duane Tadlock with the CIT Officer of the Year Award. 6.2 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Placerville Declaring May 29, 2017, as Memorial Day at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument (Mayor Clerici) Mayor Clerici stated that he will be reading the proclamation at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument Memorial Day Celebration on Monday, May 29th. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communication The City Manager noted that one item of written communication had been received (from James Gledhill). ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  7.2 Oral Communication Don Vandekar thanked the police department for their handling of difficult homeless situations and encouraged the City Council to take time to talk with, learn from, and listen to the City’s homeless citizens. Sue Rodman shared a newsletter article from Assemblyman Frank Bigelow asking the question, “Why is Sacramento Ignoring the Wildfire Threat?” and shared with the Council that he is asking the public to let the Legislature know that the problem of dying trees is ongoing and needs to be addressed to reduce fire risk. James Gledhill informed the Council of a community-based music project he’s been working on branded, “Songs of the Gold County” and invited them to attend an upcoming preview and kick-off event on Friday, June 9th at the Shakespeare Club. 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 May 9, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 9, 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 Approving a Voluntary Group Plan Payroll Deduct Benefit with LegalShield for Legal and Identity Protection Services Available to All City Employees (Ms. O’Connell) Resolution No. 8517 Adopted a resolution approving a voluntary group plan payroll deduct benefit with LegalShield for legal and identity protection services available to all City employees. ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Vice Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was passed 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 from the Consent Calendar. 10. ORDINANCES No Ordinances were scheduled this evening. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Placerville Adopting Rates for the Collection of Solid Waste within the City of Placerville Franchise Area (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8518 Sue VanDelinder, Divisional Vice-President for Waste Connections and District Manager for El Dorado Disposal, gave an informational presentation highlighting new services and programs offered by Waste Connections and shared several performance statistics for 2016. She also addressed proposed rate changes for 2017. 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 the City Council of the City of Placerville adopting rates for the collection of solid waste within the City of Placerville franchise area. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None The City Manager noted that because Waste Connections did not meet their call standard, their rate increase was reduced by twenty percent. Staff anticipates working with Waste Connections over the next couple of ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  months to change the call standard and will return to the City Council requesting approval of an amendment to their contract. 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with “SOL” Community Farmers Market to Conduct a Farmers Market on City Property Located at the Tetrault Parking Lot and Authorizing the Director of Community Services to Execute the Same (Mr. Youel) Resolution No. 8519 The Director of Community Services explained the item. Luli Velasco addressed the Council with her concerns about the market’s current location. No public comment was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement (as written) with “SOL” Community Farmers Market to conduct a farmers market on City property located at the Tetrault parking lot and authorizing the Director of Community Services to execute the same. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 12.2 Provide Direction to Staff Regarding the Sponsorship of the 2017 Christmas Parade (Mr. Youel) The Director of Community Services presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas that the City Council continue to provide co-sponsorship of the parade when a qualified applicant is permitted for the event and explore the option of combining the Christmas Parade and the Festival of Lights and hold the event on either the Saturday following Thanksgiving or the first Saturday in December. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  12.3 Adopt a Resolution Awarding a Contract for Parking Enforcement Services to SP+ Municipal Services (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8520 The City Manager 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 awarding a contract for parking enforcement services to SP+ Municipal Services and select Option 2 in the proposal comparison allowing for the addition of a second enforcement officer to patrol during mid-day (three hours). The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 12.4 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving an Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes with the County of El Dorado for right-of-way acquisition of Assessor’s Parcel Number 325-300-37 for the Western Placerville Interchanges Phase 2 Project (CIP #407051); and 2. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8521 The City Engineer explained the item. No public comment was received. It was moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions: 1. Approving an Acquisition Agreement for Public Purposes with the County of El Dorado for right-of-way acquisition of Assessor’s Parcel Number 325-300-37 for the Western Placerville Interchanges Phase 2 Project (CIP #407051); and 2. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the same The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  12.5 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Acknowledging Receipt of the Notice of Violation from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for Discharge of Partially-treated Wastewater Spill and Sanitary Sewer Overflows into Hangtown Creek from the Hangtown Creek Water Reclamation Facility and Sewer Collection System; and 2. Approving the Treatment Plant Bypass Workplan in Response to Said Notice of Violation; and 3. Approving Future Commitment to Continue Reduction of Inflow and Infiltration within the City of Placerville Sanitary Sewer Collection System (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8522 The City Engineer explained the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. 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. Acknowledging Receipt of the Notice of Violation from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board for Discharge of Partially-treated Wastewater Spill and Sanitary Sewer Overflows into Hangtown Creek from the Hangtown Creek Water Reclamation Facility and Sewer Collection System; and 2. Approving the Treatment Plant Bypass Workplan in Response to Said Notice of Violation; and 3. Approving Future Commitment to Continue Reduction of Inflow and Infiltration within the City of Placerville Sanitary Sewer Collection System The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None 12.6 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Clean Renewable Energy Bonds as an Alternative Financing for the Solar Project at the Water Reclamation Facility (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8523 The City Manager 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 authorizing the City Manager to apply for ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Clean Renewable Energy Bonds as an alternative financing for the solar project at the Water Reclamation Facility. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: Wilkins ABSTAIN: None Councilmember Acuna reiterated that this is an option that will be put together and brought back to the City Council for full public review. 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS • El Dorado County Transit Authority –Councilmember Borelli reported that a meeting was not held, but she did attend their annual awards meeting and helped hand out awards to Transit drivers. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission –Mayor Clerici stated there will be a meeting next week. Councilmember Borelli reported that the commission had their Annual Great Bike Ride today and she helped hand out sandwiches. • LAFCO – Councilmember Acuna reported that the commission meets May 24th, and he will be unable to attend because he will be attending the City’s Budget Workshop. • SACOG – Mayor Clerici reported that SACOG came back from Cap-to-Cap and the California Transportation Commission is starting to put together their rule- making for Senate Bill 1. He also reported that SACOG rolled out their pilot bike share program last week. • SEDCorp. – Councilmember Borelli reported SEDCorp’s last meeting is approaching, but she is unable to attend. • Two by Two – No meeting. 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) Vice-Mayor Thomas requested that Council have a discussion and consider a proposal from In God We Trust America to display the national motto “In God We Trust” in the City’s Council Chambers or in City Hall. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS 15.1 Keeping of Chickens Ordinance Update (Mr. Rivas) ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  The Director of Development Services provided an update to Council regarding the Keeping of Chickens Ordinance stating the City has received one structure complaint since the last update, given February 14, 2017. 15.2 The City Manager suggested scheduling a Study Session to review and discuss the City Council Handbook. The date for the workshop will be announced at a later time. 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of June 13, 2017, include: Hazardous Tree Removal Plan, Local 39 Side Letter, Appoint a Voting Delegate for League of California Cities Annual Conference, Consider Cancellation of July 25, 2017, Regular City Council Meeting, Eagle Scout Project, Western Placerville Interchange CalTrans Freeway Maintenance Agreement, Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District Levy 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 8:14 P.M. The next Regular Council meeting will be held on June 13, 2017, 5:30 P.M. Closed Session; 6:00 P.M. Regular Session. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk ________________________________________________________________________ Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 23, 2017 Page 9 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org