City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · February 27, 2018
Minutes
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CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 27, 2018
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: Government Code § 54956.95
Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
Claimant: Dianne Caso
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.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
Absent: Wilkins
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Brief Comments by City Council
There were no comments made by the City Council. The Chief of Police
announced a Coffee with a Cop event taking place on Wednesday,
February 28th, at Love Birds Coffee & Tea Co. on Broadway from 8:00 –
10:00 a.m.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
The City Attorney stated that no reportable action was taken in closed session.
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5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Vice-Mayor 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
Letter from Don Vanderkar dated January 8, 2018
Letter from Don Vanderkar dated January 31, 2018
The City Manager stated two letters of written communication had been
received from Don Vanderkar. Mayor Thomas read aloud text messages
received from Jan Kaar directed at the City Manager, which she felt were
harassing and threatening in nature.
7.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from the following individuals:
Don Vanderkar, Melody Blair Moore, Karen Cross, Cheryl Trainor, Marcy
Butler, and Susan Spring Wenzel spoke regarding homelessness.
Michael Drobesh addressed the Council regarding safety barriers at public
events, nexus studies, and questioned information provided to him
regarding a public records request.
Fran DuChamp spoke regarding a Facebook page she administers.
Adrienne Beatty, Jamie Bass, and Jamie Taylor spoke regarding the Clay
Street project.
Kirk Smith and Susan Spring Wenzel addressed the Council regarding
historical preservation.
Marian Washburn shared a visual comparison between the current height
of the railing on the Clay Street Bridge and the proposed improvements to
the railing height.
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Evelyn Veerkamp expressed concern with safety on the bridge from Lower
Main Street to Placerville Drive in icy weather conditions.
Sue Taylor commented on historical preservation in the City and on design
logistics of the Western Placerville Interchange project.
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 13, 2018 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February 13,
2018.
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 the City’s Debt Management Policy as
Presented (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 8603
Adopted a Resolution Approving the City’s Debt Management Policy as
Presented.
8.5 Adopt a Resolution Requesting $20,000 in Financial Assistance from
El Dorado County for the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year to Help Offset
Some of the Operational Costs Associated with Providing
Comprehensive Aquatics Programs at the City’s Aquatic Center (Mr.
Youel)
Resolution No. 8604
Adopted a Resolution Requesting $20,000 in Financial Assistance from El
Dorado County for the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year to Help Offset Some of the
Operational Costs Associated with Providing Comprehensive Aquatics
Programs at the City’s Aquatic Center.
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No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by
Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Vice-Mayor 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
No public hearings were scheduled this evening.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Acknowledge and File the Pension Status Update Report (Mr.
Warren)
The Director of Finance presented a report of the City’s pension status. No
public comment was received. The item was acknowledged and filed.
12.2 Consider a Resolution Opposing the Repeal of SB1, the Road Repair
and Accountability Act and, Consider a Second Resolution
Supporting Proposition 69, the June 2018 Constitutional
Amendment to Prevent New Transportation Funds from being
Diverted for Non-transportation Purposes (Mr. Morris)
Resolution 8605
The City Manager explained the item. Public comment was received from
Kirk Smith, and Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved
by Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City
Council adopt a resolution opposing the repeal of SB1 and supporting
Proposition 69. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilkins
ABSTAIN: None
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12.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Enter into an agreement with Mason-Smith Success Strategies for a
Council-Staff Communication and Goal Setting Workshop for a not
to exceed cost of $7,000 and Approving a Budget Appropriation from
the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures in the
amount of $7,000 (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 8606
The City Manager introduced the item. Public comment was received from
Sue Rodman and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved
by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Mayor Thomas to adopt a
resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into an
agreement with Mason-Smith Success Strategies for a Council-Staff
Communication and Goal Setting Workshop for a not to exceed cost of
$7,000, and to direct Staff to use remaining funds from the Council
training budget and approve a budget appropriation from the General
Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for the remaining balance.
Council requested that figure be brought back at a future meeting.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilkins
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Consider a Resolution Supporting Proposition 68, the California
Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor
Access for All Act of 2018 (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager explained the item. Public comment was received from
Sue Rodman and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved
by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Mayor Thomas that the City
Council take no action on the item at this time. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: Wilkins
ABSTAIN: None
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13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
No meeting.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
The commission will meet this Thursday.
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
The commission will meet this Wednesday.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
SACOG will meet next week.
• Two by Two
Mayor Thomas reported that the City and County met last week to discuss
homeless issues as well as the coordination of road projects and shared
services.
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
Vice Mayor Acuna requested a report from El Dorado County Animal Services.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Reports for the Following
Departments:
Finance Department
Development Services Department
Att. 1: Planning Approvals (Planning Commission &
Development Services)
Att. 2: Construction Permits, Construction Plan Check,
Engineering Permits, Code Enforcement, Fees tables
Att. 3: Engineering Division Activity table
Att. 4: Master Capital Improvement Program Project List
(updated February 5, 2018)
Community Services Department
Att. 1: Fall 2017 Activity Guide
Police Department
Public comment was received from Kirk Smith. Councilmember Clerici
requested the addition of a quarterly report from the City Clerk on the
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amount of public records requests received. In addition, Vice-Mayor Acuna
requested the quarterly reports be moved up in the agenda. The City
Council will be considering, at a future workshop, the frequency in which
they would like to see the reports, whether continuing as a quarterly
report, or to move to a semi-annual reporting basis. The next reports will
be brought to the Council in July, 2018.
17. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of March 6, 2018 include: Broadway Sidewalks Design, Upper Broadway Bike
Lanes – Transit Authority Agreement, Placerville Police Officer’s Association
(PPOA) MOUs, Title VI Program, Unified Confidential and Supervisory Employees
(UCASE) MOUs, Reserve Police Officer Approval, Clay Street Contract, and Sierra
Tank Bypass – EID Agreement
18. ADJOURNMENT @ 8:54 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on March 13, 2018,
5:30 P.M. Closed Session, 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
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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 27, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on February 23, 2018 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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Agenda
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
February 27, 2018
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Open Session
2018
Wendy Thomas, Mayor
Mark Acuna, Vice-Mayor
Patricia Borelli, Councilmember
John Clerici, 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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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.
5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Government Code § 54956.95
Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
Claimant: Dianne Caso
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
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
allowed to make personal attacks on individuals or make comments which are
slanderous or which may invade an individual’s personal privacy.
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PLEASE GIVE ANY WRITTEN MATERIAL PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
TO THE CITY CLERK FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD.
7.1 Written Communication
Letter from Don Vanderkar dated January 8, 2018
Letter from Don Vanderkar dated January 31, 2018
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 13, 2018 (Ms. O’Connell)
8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
8.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren)
8.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Debt Management Policy as
Presented (Mr. Warren)
Att. 1: Resolution
8.5 Adopt a Resolution Requesting $20,000 in Financial Assistance from
El Dorado County for the 2017/2018 Fiscal Year to Help Offset
Some of the Operational Costs Associated with Providing
Comprehensive Aquatics Programs at the City’s Aquatic Center (Mr.
Youel)
Att. A: Resolution
Att. B: 2016 Placerville Aquatic Registered Participant Residency
Survey
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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10. ORDINANCES
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Acknowledge and File the Pension Status Update Report (Mr.
Warren)
Att. 1: Presentation
12.2 Consider a Resolution Opposing the Repeal of SB1, the Road Repair
and Accountability Act and, Consider a Second Resolution
Supporting Proposition 69, the June 2018 Constitutional
Amendment to Prevent New Transportation Funds from being
Diverted for Non-transportation Purposes (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: Resolution - Proposition 69 Support
Att. 2: Resolution – SB1 Repeal Opposition and Proposition 69
Support
Att. 3: Proposition 69 – SB1 Repeal Fact Sheet
Att. 4: SB1 Myths vs Facts Sheet
12.3 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Enter into an agreement with Mason-Smith Success Strategies for a
Council-Staff Communication and Goal Setting Workshop for a not
to exceed cost of $7,000 and Approving a Budget Appropriation from
the General Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures in the
amount of $7,000 (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: Resolution
Att. 2: Consultant Proposals
12.4 Consider a Resolution Supporting Proposition 68, the California
Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor
Access for All Act of 2018 (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: Resolution - Proposition 68 Support
Att. 2: Proposition 68 (SB5) Park and Water Bond Breakdown
Att. 3: Proposition 68 Priorities
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13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Vice-Mayor Acuna & Councilmember Borelli
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Borelli, Councilmember Clerici
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Vice-Mayor Acuna
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Councilmember Clerici, Councilmember Borelli
• Two by Two
Mayor Thomas, Councilmember Clerici
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Reports for the Following
Departments:
Finance Department
Development Services Department
Att. 1: Planning Approvals (Planning Commission &
Development Services)
Att. 2: Construction Permits, Construction Plan Check,
Engineering Permits, Code Enforcement, Fees tables
Att. 3: Engineering Division Activity table
Att. 4: Master Capital Improvement Program Project List
(updated February 5, 2018)
Community Services Department
Att. 1: Fall 2017 Activity Guide
Police Department
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17. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of March 6, 2018 include: Broadway Sidewalks Design, Upper Broadway Bike
Lanes – Transit Authority Agreement, Placerville Police Officer’s Association
(PPOA) MOUs, Title VI Program, Unified Confidential and Supervisory Employees
(UCASE) MOUs, Reserve Police Officer Approval, Clay Street Contract, and Sierra
Tank Bypass – EID Agreement
18. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on March 13, 2018,
5:30 P.M. Closed Session, 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
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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 27, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on February 23, 2018 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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