City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting August 14, 2018 City Council Chambers – Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 5:00 P.M. Closed Session 6:00 P.M. Open Session 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Item 1: Conference with Real Property Negotiator (Government Code § 54956.8) Property: 487 and 489 Main Street, Placerville Negotiating Parties: El Dorado Arts Council Under Negotiation: Finalize Rental Rate and Terms of Lease ___________________________________________________________________________________ 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, Wilkins 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC 3.1 Brief Comments by City Council Mayor Thomas commented on the success of National Night Out and thanked the Chief of Police and his staff for facilitating the wide-spread event, giving particular mention to the festivities at Benham Park as well as to Thompson’s Toyota for their lending of additional vehicles. Mayor Thomas expressed appreciation to City staff, Doug Veerkamp Engineering and the school district for their coordination on the recent repair of Canal Street, which completed before the opening of school. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 14, 2018 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Mayor Thomas announced CalTrans will be closing one lane in each direction on Highway 50 and Broadway from mid-September through the end of September, which she anticipates to cause congestion from the seasonal Apple Hill traffic. She assured the public that CalTrans will be contacted to discuss this concern and efforts will be taken to mitigate the congestion as much as possible, including communicating this information to all citizens. Lastly, Mayor Thomas reminded the public of the closing of the filing period for City Council. She then announced she will not be seeking re- election this term, saying serving the public in this capacity has been the greatest privilege of her life. Councilmember Wilkins announced her resignation, effective August 15, 2018, from her seat on the City Council due to a change in residency outside the city limits. She said she is running for a seat on the El Dorado Union High School District Board. Councilmember Borelli said she attended the grand opening of We Rock the Spectrum, a special-needs kids’ gym on Broadway, saying it was phenomenal and encouraged the public to check it out. She also visited the new Highway 49 South Fork and American River Bridge. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll The City Manager stated that no reportable action was taken in closed session; however, he will be commenting on Item 12.3 later in the agenda. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA The Mayor announced the addition of a last-minute emergency item, Item 12.5. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt the agenda as modified. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 6.1 Shoulder Patch Preview (Chief Ortega) The Chief of Police introduced the artist who helped design the patch, Vince Hill, owner of Image Factory, and presented him with a plaque of appreciation ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 14, 2018 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  6.2 Introduction of Police Officer, George Olveda; and Community Services Officer, Bethany Ulm (Ms. O’Connell) The Chief of Police introduced the new staff members and the City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Officer Olveda. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communication The City Manager noted the two items of written communication. 1. Email from Jennifer Chapman dated August 1, 2018 2. Letter from Ken Shapiro dated August 2, 2018 7.2 Oral Communication Oral communication was received from Judy Gatewood, Jennifer Chapman and Kathi Lishman regarding traffic calming on Clay Street; Ken Shapiro addressed the City Council regarding fire danger near Lumsden Park; and Joe Nichols shared his concern regarding ditch erosion on Wiltse Road. 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 July 10, 2018 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 2018. 8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register for July 12, 2018 and August 08, 2018 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Accounts Payable Register for July 12, 2018 and August 08, 2018. 8.3 Approve the Payroll Register for July 16, 2018 and August 2, 2018 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register for July 16, 2018 and August 2, 2018 8.4 Adopt a Resolution: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 14, 2018 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  1. Approving an agreement with the El Dorado County Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Exchange Funds for the Mosquito Road Overlay project (CIP #41820); and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the same (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 8654 Adopted a resolution for the following actions: 1. Approving an agreement with the El Dorado County Transportation Commission for Fiscal Year 2017/2018 Surface Transportation Block Grant Program Exchange Funds for the Mosquito Road Overlay project (CIP #41820); and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the same. No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Wilkins 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 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. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled. 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Adopt a Resolution approving the content of the Public Health Mural Project (“Transportation Art”) proposed by the County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8655 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 14, 2018 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Mayor Thomas provided a brief background on the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman, Kathi Lishman, Mack Storton, Lisa Perdichizzi, Jennifer Chapman, Sue Taylor, and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Wilkins and seconded by Mayor Thomas that the City Council adopt a resolution approving the content of the Public Health Mural Project (“Transportation Art”) proposed by the County of El Dorado Health and Human Services Agency. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12.2 Review Draft Cannabis Business Regulation Ordinance and provide Direction to the Cannabis Subcommittee and Staff (Mr. Morris) The City Manager presented the item and Tim Cromartie from HdL was present to help answer questions. Public comment was received from Theodore Dziuba, Kelly Chiusano, and Rod Miller. No action was taken on this item; however, some changes to the ordinance were suggested by the City Council. 12.3 Authorize the Mayor to sign a letter of support the El Dorado Arts Council for the National Endowment for the Arts Grant Application to secure funding to restore Historic City Hall (Mr. Morris) The City Manager introduced the item and invited Terry LeMoncheck, Executive Director of the El Dorado Arts Council, to present the Art Council’s commitment and plans for Historic City Hall and other proposed buildings. The City Manager noted that the City would propose a short- term lease rather than a long-term lease. Public comment was received from Jamie Van Camp, Gavin Sellers, Sue Rodman, Jennifer Chapman, Mack Storton, Kathi Lishman, Kirk Smith, Lisa Perdichizzi, Marian Washburn, and Supervisor Brian Veerkamp. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign a letter in support of the El Dorado Arts Council for the National Endowment for the Arts Grant application to secure funding to restore Historic City Hall. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 14, 2018 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  12.4 Authorize the City Manager to submit comments to Lori Ajax, Chief Bureau of Cannabis Control objecting to the proposed regulations for the implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (Mr. Morris) The City Manager explained the item. Public comment was received from Theodore Dziuba and Matt Vaughn. It was then moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Borelli to authorize the City Manager to submit comments to Lori Ajax, Chief Bureau of Cannabis Control, objecting to the proposed regulations for the implementation of the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act. The motion passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Wilkins NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12.5 Adopt a Resolution Accepting a Finding of Industrial Disability Retirement Pursuant to Government Code 21156 (Mr. Morris) This item was added to tonight’s agenda. The City Clerk explained the reason for the need to submit a revised resolution to CalPERS. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Wilkins that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting a finding of Industrial Disability Retirement pursuant to Government Code 21156. The motion passed by the following 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 Councilmember Borelli said the EDCTC shuttles will serve the Apple Hill area this year. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission Councilmember Clerici said the County is trying to secure funding for the Highway 50/Camino Project. He also visited the new South Fork American River bridge in Coloma. Councilmember Borelli said the Western Placerville Interchange Project as well as the Upper Broadway Bike Lanes and Sidewalks Projects, and Placerville Drive Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Projects were discussed. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of August 14, 2018 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission) Vice-Mayor Acuna said the Community Service Districts as well as the County Fire Districts were discussed. • SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments) Councilmember Clerici said he attended the Government Relations and Public Affairs (GRAPA) event. He also mentioned Civic Lab is working to create commercial corridors throughout the region and will be accepting proposals. • Two by Two No meeting. 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) Councilmember Acuna requested a future agenda item regarding the disbanding of the Courthouse Blue Ribbon Committee and a report addressing the need for traffic mitigation due to the upcoming highway lane closures at Broadway and Mosquito Road. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS The City Engineer reported that the City won an APWA Project of the Year Award for the Canal Street Paving Project. The award was part of the Transportation category and valued at $250,000. She acknowledged the high school and the school district for their teamwork. 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of August 28, 2018 include: Proclamation for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Public Hearing for Approval of a Variance Application Request (948 Oak Terrace Rd.), Sierra Tank Bypass Construction Award, Department Quarterly Reports, Upper Broadway Bike Lanes Program Management Agreement, and Western Placerville Interchange Phase II Onramp Design Survey Contract 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 9:16 P.M. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on August 28, 2018, 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 August 14, 2018 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org