City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · June 26, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
June 26, 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: Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Golden Plaza I/II, dated: April 20, 2017
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Golden Plaza I, dated: July 3, 2017
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 3: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: John Meuser, Claim No.: NCWA-556942
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 4: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: John Meuser, Claim No.: NCWA-557094
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 5: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Friends of Historic Hangtown, Case No.: PC-20110145
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
It was moved by Mayor Thomas and seconded by Vice-Mayor Acuna
to add Item 5 to Closed Session for discussion. The motion requires
a four-fifths consensus and was passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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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 6:01 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 Acuna commented on his visit to Cuppa Coffee & More! this
past Saturday for “Coffee with a Cop” and was pleased to see so many
officers in attendance to support the program. He then reminded the public
that this Thursday, Gold Bug Park will be hosting the Chamber Mixer and
encouraged attendance at the event as well as to the murder mystery
dinner and fundraiser, Murder at Gold Bug Mine, taking place Saturday,
July 14th. He also mentioned that he has been working with Brandon
Sanders and Paul Hill of PG&E, who have been very responsive in
addressing maintenance issues on a section of property between Save
Mart and Valero on Broadway. Lastly, the Vice-Mayor shared he is
working with the City Manager and the El Dorado County Fire District
to address fire hazards on Reservoir Street.
Councilmember Borelli said she participated in a study mission
through the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce and Folsom Chamber
of Commerce where she visited Boise and McCall, Idaho, and hopes to
share what she learned from the experience. She also thanked Caltrans
for the recent paving on Highway 50.
Councilmember Clerici shared that he and his wife participated in
Brewfest, pouring beverages for the public, and said the event went very
well. He also said he joined Andrew Vonderschmitt, Dennis Thomas,
and Cleve Morris in clearing out and doing some repairs to Old City Hall
with the hopes to make the building usable for future activities, such as
Applecore Fringe performances.
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Mayor Thomas announced the fairgrounds annual Fourth of July
celebration, where many festivities such as carnival rides, kids’ activities,
and live music will be taking place. She also shared that she had the
privilege to appear on a live broadcast of Studio Sacramento, last Friday
night, to discuss the challenges with homelessness in a rural community.
3.2 Placerville Aquatics Center Video (Mr. Youel)
The City’s Recreation Supervisor, Carissa Lombardi, shared a promotional
video of the Placerville Aquatics Center, produced and edited by
members of the aquatics team.
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 Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Clerici 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.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 Written Communication
Mayor Thomas stated she received a letter from The Heritage Association
regarding the Clay Street project, which has been referred to staff.
7.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Andrew Vonderschmitt regarding
the public health mural 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
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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 June
12, 2018 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 12,
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 Authorizing the Director of Finance to Execute
the Attached Certifications of Direct Charge wherein the City of
Placerville Certifies that the Special Assessments that are Collected
by the County of El Dorado Meet the Requirements of Proposition
218 and Authorizing the County Auditor-Controller to Place the
City’s Special Assessments on the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Secured
Tax Roll (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 8635
Adopted a resolution authorizing the Director of Finance to execute the
Certifications of Direct Charge, wherein the City of Placerville certifies that
the Special Assessments collected by the County of El Dorado meet the
requirements of Proposition 218 and authorizing the County Auditor-
Controller to place the City’s Special Assessments on the Fiscal Year
2018/2019 Secured Tax Roll.
8.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 8636
Adopted a resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal Year
2017/2018 as presented.
No public comment was received on the consent calendar. It was moved by
Councilmember Clerici 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, Wilkins
NOES: None
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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
11.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2018/2019 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement
Program Budget as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 8637
The Director of Finance presented the item and responded to Council
questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and Kelly
Chiusano. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor
Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt
a resolution approving and adopting the proposed Fiscal Year 2018/2019
Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Budget as presented.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11.2 Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Appropriation Limit (Gann) for
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and Determining Compliance with
Government Code Section 7910 (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 8638
The Director of Finance explained the item. No public comment was
received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by
Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a resolution establishing
the Appropriation Limit (Gann) for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and determining
compliance with Government Code Section 7910. The motion was passed
by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Enter into an Agreement with HdL Companies to Provide Business
Attraction Services for Select Businesses (Mr. Morris)
Resolution No. 8639
The City Manager introduced the item and responded to Council questions.
Barry Foster, Managing Director of HdL Companies, addressed the City
Council to summarize HdL’s services. Public comment was received from
Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Mayor
Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Wilkins that the City Council
adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and enter into
an agreement with HdL Companies to provide business attraction services
for select businesses. The motion was passed by the following roll-call
vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Review and Obtain Public Input on a Proposed Measure for the
November Ballot to Impose a Tax on Cannabis Businesses in the City
of Placerville (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager provided an overview of the item and responded to
Council questions. Public comment was received from Rod Miller, Kelly
Chiusano, Matt Vaughn, Sue Rodman, and Steve Neau. No action was
taken on this item.
12.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving a Paving Construction Contract for Canal
Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #41919) with Doug
Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. (DVGE), in the amount of
$187,000; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate any necessary
Contract Change Orders for a not-to-exceed aggregate amount of
$18,700; and
3. Approving a $180,000 budget appropriation in
unassigned Measure L Fund balance for the said project; and
Approving a $31,000 budget appropriation from the Measure L Fund
Operating Reserve for the said project (Mr. Rivas)
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Resolution No. 8640
The City Engineer summarized the item. Public comment was received
from Sue Rodman. It was then moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded
by Councilmember Wilkins that the City Council adopt a resolution for the
following actions:
1. Approving a Paving Construction Contract for Canal Street
Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #41919) with Doug Veerkamp
General Engineering, Inc. (DVGE), in the amount of $187,000; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate any necessary
Contract Change Orders for a not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $18,700;
and
3. Approving a $180,000 budget appropriation in unassigned
Measure L Fund balance for the said project; and Approving a $31,000
budget appropriation from the Measure L Fund Operating Reserve for the
said project.
The motion was passed by the following roll-call vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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)
No meeting.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Councilmember Clerici reported he attended a workshop where the topic of
housing was discussed.
• Two by Two
No meeting.
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14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
No requests for future agenda items.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager stated a resolution requesting the City Council to authorize the
City to apply for an energy efficiency loan from the California Energy
Commission is scheduled to be on the July 10th City Council agenda.
He also said as part of the SRF Loan, it has been determined that the City fits
the disadvantaged community category, which offers more benefit to the City
than the previously discussed 50% forgiveness loan.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of July 10, 2018 include: National Night Out Proclamation, Title VI, Cannabis Tax
Ordinance, Placerville Drive Bike Pedestrian Engineering Contract, Missouri Flat
Maintenance Agreement, Youth Basketball Fee Increase, SACOG Loan
Documents, Schnell School Pressure Reducing Valve, Blairs Lane Contract
Change Orders, Steve Herrera Contracts, and County Health Department Mural.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:46 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on July 10, 2018,
5:30 P.M. Closed Session, 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
June 26, 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, Town 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: Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Golden Plaza I/II, dated: April 20, 2017
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: Golden Plaza I, dated: July 3, 2017
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 3: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: John Meuser, Claim No.: NCWA-556942
Agency Claimed Against: City of Placerville
Item 4: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
(Government Code § 54956.95)
Claimant: John Meuser, Claim No.: NCWA-557094
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
3.2 Placerville Aquatics Center Video (Mr. Youel)
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
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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.
PLEASE GIVE ANY WRITTEN MATERIAL PRESENTED AT THE MEETING
TO THE CITY CLERK FOR THE PUBLIC RECORD.
7.1 Written Communication
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 June
12, 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 Authorizing the Director of Finance to Execute
the Attached Certifications of Direct Charge wherein the City of
Placerville Certifies that the Special Assessments that are Collected
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by the County of El Dorado Meet the Requirements of Proposition
218 and Authorizing the County Auditor-Controller to Place the
City’s Special Assessments on the Fiscal Year 2018/2019 Secured
Tax Roll (Mr. Warren)
Att. 1: Resolution
Att. 2: BAD The Ridge Direct Charge Forms FY 18-19
Att. 3: LLMD 95-01 Orchard Hill Direct Charge Forms FY 18-19
Att. 4: LLMD 99-01 Cottonwood Direct Charge Forms FY 18-19
8.5 Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Att. 1: Resolution
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. ORDINANCES
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the Proposed Fiscal
Year 2018/2019 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement
Program Budget as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Att. 1: Resolution
Att. 2: Operating Budget 2018/2019
Att. 3: CIP Budget 2018/2019
11.2 Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Appropriation Limit (Gann) for
Fiscal Year 2017/2018 and Determining Compliance with
Government Code Section 7910 (Mr. Warren)
Att. 1: Resolution
Att. 2: Price Factor and Population Info
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and
Enter into an Agreement with HdL Companies to Provide Business
Attraction Services for Select Businesses (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: Resolution
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Att. 2: Insight Market Analytics
Att. 3: Void Analysis and Market Profile
12.2 Review and Obtain Public Input on a Proposed Measure for the
November Ballot to Impose a Tax on Cannabis Businesses in the City
of Placerville (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: Cannabis Tax Ordinance
12.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1. Approving a Paving Construction Contract for Canal
Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project (CIP #41919) with Doug
Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. (DVGE), in the amount of
$187,000; and
2. Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate any necessary
Contract Change Orders for a not-to-exceed aggregate amount of
$18,700; and
3. Approving a $180,000 budget appropriation in
unassigned Measure L Fund balance for the said project; and
Approving a $31,000 budget appropriation from the Measure L Fund
Operating Reserve for the said project (Mr. Rivas)
Att. 1: Resolution
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)
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15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of July 10, 2018 include: National Night Out Proclamation, Title VI, Cannabis Tax
Ordinance, Placerville Drive Bike Pedestrian Engineering Contract, Missouri Flat
Maintenance Agreement, Youth Basketball Fee Increase, SACOG Loan
Documents, Schnell School Pressure Reducing Valve, Blairs Lane Contract
Change Orders, Steve Herrera Contracts, and County Health Department Mural.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on July 10, 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 June 26, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on June 22, 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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