City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · September 25, 2018
Minutes
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
September 25, 2018
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
No Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Open Session
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
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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
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Brief Comments by City Council
Mayor Thomas announced a City Council Candidate Forum will be hosted
by the League of Women Voters of California tomorrow evening at Town
Hall. She thanked the Placerville Downtown Association, John
Sanders, and volunteers who made Oktoberfest a success on Saturday.
Mayor Thomas reminded the public of the deadline for applications to be
submitted for the City Council vacancy. She also announced paving has
started on Woodridge Court. The City Engineer provided an update on the
Western Placerville Interchange Project.
Vice-Mayor Acuna thanked all who supported Gold Bug Park to tour the
Priest Mine. He also acknowledged CalTrans District 3 for their efficient
work and clean-up efforts at Mosquito Road and Highway 50. They will
be continuing the project early next year.
Councilmember Borelli thanked the Chief of Police for leading the
emergency preparedness meeting she recently attended.
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Councilmember Clerici thanked the four students from El Dorado High
School who helped set up and move bleachers into place for Oktoberfest.
He sent a note of appreciation to the school.
Mayor Thomas informed the public that at the last City Council meeting,
she requested Staff to bring back the City’s speed bump policy, suggesting
possible revisions and recommendations.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
No closed session scheduled.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-Mayor Acuna 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: None
ABSTAIN: None
6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS
6.1 Proclamation Recognizing John Sanders (Mayor Thomas)
The Mayor read the proclamation and presented it to Mr. Sanders. Public
comment was received from Dennis Thomas.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 Written Communication
Item 1: Letter from Kathy Ellis dated September 12, 2018
In addition to a letter received from Kathy Ellis, Mayor Thomas stated
comments from Sue Rodman had also been received.
7.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Dennis Thomas, on behalf of the
Placerville Downtown Association, recognizing Mayor Thomas and
Councilmember Clerici for volunteering their time and hard work toward
Oktoberfest.
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Stefania Contreras addressed the City Council regarding the cancellation
of an Apple Core Fringe show and a misconception regarding her business’
involvement in the City’s decision to cancel.
Kirk Smith spoke regarding historical preservation, namely the Pearson
Soda Works building, and the recent closing of Cosmic Café.
Barbara Raines addressed the City Council regarding the need to clean
the downtown sidewalks.
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
September 11, 2018 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 11,
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 Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Resolution No. 8667
Adopted a Resolution approving the City’s Investment Policy for Fiscal
Year 2018/2019 as Presented.
8.5 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a $12.00 Increase to Adult 5x5 Basketball
Team Registration Fee from $439 to $451 per team Effective
January 1, 2019; and
2.) Approving a $5.00 Increase to Adult 3x3 Basketball
Team Registration Fee from $122 per team to $127 Effective
January 1, 2019; and
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3.) Approving a $10 Increase to Adult 4x4 Volleyball Team
Registration Fee from $155 per team to $165 Effective January 1,
2019; and
4.) Approving a $10 Increase to Adult Softball Team
Registration Fee from $499 per team to $509 Effective January 1,
2019 (Mr. Youel)
Resolution No. 8668
Adopted a Resolution for the following actions:
1.) Approving a $12.00 Increase to Adult 5x5 Basketball Team
Registration Fee from $439 to $451 per team Effective January 1, 2019;
and
2.) Approving a $5.00 Increase to Adult 3x3 Basketball Team
Registration Fee from $122 per team to $127 Effective January 1, 2019;
and
3.) Approving a $10 Increase to Adult 4x4 Volleyball Team
Registration Fee from $155 per team to $165 Effective January 1, 2019;
and
4.) Approving a $10 Increase to Adult Softball Team Registration
Fee from $499 per team to $509 Effective January 1, 2019
8.6 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a $2.00 increase in the Gold Bug Park Adult
(18+) Self-Guided tour rates from $7.00 to $9.00 effective January
1, 2019; and
2.) Approving a $1.00 increase in the Gold Bug Park Youth
(Ages 3-17) Self-Guided tour rates from $4.00 to $5.00 effective
January 1, 2019 (Mr. Youel)
Resolution No. 8669
This item was pulled for discussion by Vice-Mayor Acuna. No public
comment was received on the item. Vice-Mayor Acuna suggested the age
range for the proposed youth fee increase be changed from ages 3-17 to 6-
17. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and
seconded by Councilmember Borelli to adopt a resolution for the following
actions:
1.) Approving a $2.00 increase in the Gold Bug Park Adult (18+)
Self-Guided tour rates from $7.00 to $9.00 effective January 1, 2019; and
2.) Approving a $1.00 increase in the Gold Bug Park Youth (Ages
6-17) Self-Guided tour rates from $4.00 to $5.00 effective January 1, 2019
No public comment was received on the Consent Calendar. Item 8.6 was pulled for
discussion. It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Vice-Mayor
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Acuna that the City Coucnil approve the Consent Calendar as modified. The motion
was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
Item 8.6 was pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Title
5, Chapter 25, Title 10 Chapter 10 Sections 1-5 of the Placerville
Municipal Code and Ordinance 1683 effective October 25, 2018 and
Adopting Title 5 Chapter 28 Relating to Business Regulation of
Cannabis (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager stated due to certain public noticing requirements
not having been met, the Council can not take action on the adoption until
the October 9th meeting. The City Manager suggested that an Urgency
Ordinance, in addition to tonight’s proposed ordinance, be adopted at the
next meeting on October 9th, explaining that an Urgency Ordinance, taking
effect immediately, would cover the City for the period of time between the
expiration of the current cannabis Interim Urgency Ordinance and the time
the proposed ordinance would take effect, should the ordinance be
adopted October 9th. Public comment was received from Kelly Chiusano
and Rod Miller. Written comments were received from Sue Rodman.
Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and
seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council continue the item
to the October 9th meeting to include the suggested clerical revisions. The
motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings scheduled.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
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12.1 Adopt a Resolution Requesting $20,000 in Financial Assistance from
El Dorado County for the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year to Help Offset
Some of the Operational Costs Associated with Providing a
Comprehensive Aquatics Program at the City Aquatics Center (Mr.
Youel)
Resolution No. 8670
The Director of Community Services explained the item. No public comment
was received. Following Council discussion, it was moved by
Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-Mayor Acuna that the City
Council adopt a resolution requesting $20,000 in financial assistance from
El Dorado County for the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year to help offset some of the
operational costs associated with providing a comprehensive aquatics
program at the City Aquatics Center. The motion was passed by the
following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.2 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a Construction Contract for the Pacific Street
Rehabilitation-From Clark Street to Cedar Ravine Road project (CIP
#41905) with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. (DVGE), in
the amount of $169,999.87; and
2.) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate any necessary
Contract Change Orders for the said project for a not-to-exceed
aggregate amount of $5,000 (Mr. Rivas)
Resolution No. 8671
The City Engineer summarized the item and responded to Council
questions. No public comment was received. It was then moved by Vice-
Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council
adopt a resolution for the following actions:
1.) Approving a Construction Contract for the Pacific Street
Rehabilitation-From Clark Street to Cedar Ravine Road project (CIP
#41905) with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. (DVGE), in the
amount of $169,999.87; and
2.) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate any necessary
Contract Change Orders for the said project for a not-to-exceed aggregate
amount of $5,000
The motion was passed by the following vote:
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AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Direct Staff to Prepare Cost Estimates for Short Term Improvements
to Lumsden Park (Mr. Youel)
The City Council directed Staff to prepare cost estimates for short-term
improvements to Lumsden Park and bring the item back to the City Council
October 9th.
12.4 In Conjunction With Action Taken by the El Dorado County Board of
Supervisors, Dissolve the Blue Ribbon Committee Which was
Formed to Explore the Potential Re-uses for the Main Street
Courthouse Once the Court Functions Were Relocated to the New
Courthouse (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager explained the item and responded to Council questions.
Public comment was received from Robert Lenoil. Following Council
discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-
Mayor Acuna that the City Council approve the dissolution of the Blue
Ribbon Committee, which was formed to explore the potential re-uses for
the Main Street Courthouse once the Court functions were relocated to the
new Courthouse. The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Councilmember Borelli said EDCTA meets on Thursday.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
Councilmember Borelli said EDCTC was cancelled.
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Vice-Mayor Acuna will be attending the next meeting where Fire District
consolidations will be considered.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
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Councilmember Clerici provided an update on Civic Lab which is offering
revitalization programs to rural communities. He also attended a special
meeting regarding the Rural-Urban Connections Strategy (RUCS) project.
• Two by Two
No 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.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
15.1 Receive and File Summary Report from 2018 Communication and
Goal Setting Session by Laura Mason-Smith on April 19, 2018 (Mr.
Morris)
The City Manager summarized the report. No public comment was
received. It was recommended this report be brought back to the Council
after the first of the year when the new council is seated. This was an
informational item, no action was taken.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of October 9, 2018 include: Sierra Tank Bypass Construction Award, and
Revision to Community Pride Resolution.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:54 P.M.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on October 9, 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
September 25, 2018
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
No Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Open Session
2018
Wendy Thomas, Mayor
Mark Acuna, Vice-Mayor
Patricia Borelli, Councilmember
John Clerici, Councilmember
One seat is currently vacant
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.
NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED
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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
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
6.1 Proclamation Recognizing John Sanders (Mayor Thomas)
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.
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7.1 Written Communication
Item 1: Letter from Kathy Ellis dated September 12, 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
September 11, 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 Investment Policy for
Fiscal Year 2018/2019 as Presented (Mr. Warren)
Att. 1: Resolution
8.5 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a $12.00 Increase to Adult 5x5 Basketball
Team Registration Fee from $439 to $451 per team Effective
January 1, 2019; and
2.) Approving a $5.00 Increase to Adult 3x3 Basketball
Team Registration Fee from $122 per team to $127 Effective
January 1, 2019; and
3.) Approving a $10 Increase to Adult 4x4 Volleyball Team
Registration Fee from $155 per team to $165 Effective January 1,
2019; and
4.) Approving a $10 Increase to Adult Softball Team
Registration Fee from $499 per team to $509 Effective January 1,
2019 (Mr. Youel)
Att. 1: Resolution
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8.6 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a $2.00 increase in the Gold Bug Park Adult
(18+) Self-Guided tour rates from $7.00 to $9.00 effective January
1, 2019; and
2.) Approving a $1.00 increase in the Gold Bug Park Youth
(Ages 3-17) Self-Guided tour rates from $4.00 to $5.00 effective
January 1, 2019 (Mr. Youel)
Att. 1: Resolution
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. ORDINANCES
10.1 Waive the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Title
5, Chapter 25, Title 10 Chapter 10 Sections 1-5 of the Placerville
Municipal Code and Ordinance 1683 effective October 25, 2018 and
Adopting Title 5 Chapter 28 Relating to Business Regulation of
Cannabis (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: Proposed Ordinance
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Adopt a Resolution Requesting $20,000 in Financial Assistance from
El Dorado County for the 2018/2019 Fiscal Year to Help Offset
Some of the Operational Costs Associated with Providing a
Comprehensive Aquatics Program at the City Aquatics Center (Mr.
Youel)
Att. 1: Resolution
12.2 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a Construction Contract for the Pacific Street
Rehabilitation-From Clark Street to Cedar Ravine Road project (CIP
#41905) with Doug Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. (DVGE), in
the amount of $169,999.87; and
2.) Authorizing the City Manager to negotiate any necessary
Contract Change Orders for the said project for a not-to-exceed
aggregate amount of $5,000 (Mr. Rivas)
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Att. 1: Resolution
Att. 2: Proposal
12.3 Direct Staff to Prepare Cost Estimates for Short Term Improvements
to Lumsden Park (Mr. Youel)
12.4 In Conjunction With Action Taken by the El Dorado County Board of
Supervisors, Dissolve the Blue Ribbon Committee Which was
Formed to Explore the Potential Re-uses for the Main Street
Courthouse Once the Court Functions Were Relocated to the New
Courthouse (Mr. Morris)
Att. 1: BRC Guidelines
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 Receive and File Summary Report from 2018 Communication and
Goal Setting Session by Laura Mason-Smith on April 19, 2018 (Mr.
Morris)
Att. 1: Summary of Communication and Goal Setting Session
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16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of October 9, 2018 include: Sierra Tank Bypass Construction Award, and
Revision to Community Pride Resolution.
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on October 9, 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 September 25, 2018 Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on September 20, 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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