City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting November 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 - Anticipated Litigation, two cases (Government Code § 54956.9) ___________________________________________________________________________________ 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, Wilkins 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC 3.1 Brief Comments by City Council Vice-Mayor Thomas congratulated community member Brice Anderson for advancing to the Eagle Scout rank for reconstructing the Three Unfortunates Hanged historical marker near Highway 50 and Center Street. Representing the City, she attended his ceremony over the weekend. Councilmember Acuna thanked all involved in the Christmas tree lighting event on Highway 50 and Main Street and appreciated the community’s participation and attendance. He also acknowledged Dave Brazelton and the employees of Western Sign Company for the new brightly lit star on top of the downtown Christmas tree. Councilmember Borelli noted that she admired the lit tree and recalls a time when people were trying to save it. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of November 28, 2017 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Mayor Clerici reminded the public of the Main Street Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 3rd. He also encouraged donations to Toys for Tots and thanked the Taylors for sponsoring the event. Councilmember Borelli shared that she and Vice-Mayor Thomas had attended Maybelle Hesser’s 105th birthday party. Ms. Hesser requested their attendance at each of her birthday parties over the next 5 years, which they happily pledged to do. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll The City Attorney stated the Council did not take reportable action; however, a few weeks prior, the Council authorized a settlement of a United States District Court lawsuit, Gaye Cox vs. The City of Placerville, and the settlement of which has been completed and signed by all parties. 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, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS No ceremonial matters were scheduled this evening. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communication The City Manager stated that written communication had been received from Richard Round regarding Item 12.1. 7.2 Oral Communication Oral communication was received from Jan Kaar regarding the holiday spirit in downtown Placerville. Coach Gary Kenworthy spoke regarding the Christmas tree on Main Street as well as his benefit from the passing of Proposition 13 in the 1970’s. Kirk Smith addressed the Council regarding the review of salaries and employment contracts, the City’s interest in historical buildings, and the cost of renovation due to ADA compliance issues. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of November 28, 2017 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 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 November 14, 2017 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of November 14, 2017. 8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Accounts Payable Register. Public comment was received from Sue Taylor, Michael Drobesh, and Evelyn Veerkamp on this item. 8.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register. It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Acuna to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was passed by the following roll-call 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. 10. ORDINANCES No ordinances were scheduled this evening. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled this evening. 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Authorizing Staff to Distribute a Proposition 218 Notice to City Ratepayers as Soon as Practicable Including the Proposed ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of November 28, 2017 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Water Rates, Drought Water Rates, and Wastewater Rates (Option #4); and 2. Directing Staff to Hold a Proposition 218 Public Hearing Regarding the said Water Rates, Drought Water Rates, and Wastewater Rates on February 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 8574 The Mayor read a personal statement regarding the issue and thanked City staff for their efforts in compiling the necessary information for tonight’s meeting and the previously held workshop. He also recognized the Measure H and L Committee for their invaluable expertise and service. The City Manager announced that in a recent utility bill flyer announcing tonight’s meeting, the public hearing that is to take place in February will be held on the 13th, not the 18th as incorrectly stated on the flyer. He said that an additional flyer will be sent out in January’s utility bill with a correction to the date. The Director of Finance presented information regarding the proposed sewer and water rates. Michael DeGroot of Bartle Wells Associates, the City Manager, Director of Development Services, and Public Works Operations Manager also participated in the presentation. Public comment was received from David Zelinsky, Sue Rodman, Sue Taylor, Tim Sullivan, Michael Drobesh, Tom Cumpston, Elizabeth Zangari, Evelyn Veerkamp, and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wilkins and seconded by Councilmember Acuna that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions: 1. Authorizing Staff to Distribute a Proposition 218 Notice to City Ratepayers as Soon as Practicable Including the Proposed Water Rates, Drought Water Rates, and Wastewater Rates (Option #4); and 2. Directing Staff to Hold a Proposition 218 Public Hearing Regarding the said Water Rates, Drought Water Rates, and Wastewater Rates on February 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM at Town Hall The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of November 28, 2017 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS • El Dorado County Transit Authority No meeting. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission No meeting. • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission) LAFCO will meet next week. • SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments) SACOG will meet the second week of December. • Two by Two No meeting. Councilmember Borelli stated that she had attended a CALCOG (California Association of Councils of Government) meeting in Oakland where she will be presenting some things that were discussed at an upcoming transportation meeting. 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. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS No City Manager and Staff reports. 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of December 12, 2017 include: Title IV Program, Water Reclamation Facility Screen Replacement Project, Classifier and Classifier Pump for Water Reclamation Facility, Adult Sports Fees, Measure J Report, City Employee Anniversary Announcements, Broadway Sidewalk Design, Placerville Drive Bike & Pedestrian Project CT Supplemental Agreement, and Request for Cancellation of Regularly Scheduled City Council meeting of December 26, 2017. 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 8:35 P.M. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on December 12, 2017, 5:30 P.M. Closed Session, 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting. Regina O’Connell, City Clerk ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of November 28, 2017 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org