City Council Meeting

CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting October 9, 2018 City Council Chambers – Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667 No Closed Session Scheduled 6:00 P.M. Open Session NO CLOSED SESSION SCHEDULED __________________________________________________________________________________ 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 recited The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. 1.1 Oath of Office for Appointed Councilmember (Ms. O’Connell) The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Michael Saragosa, who then took his seat on the dias. He was welcomed by the City Council and shared information regarding his professional background. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Saragosa, Thomas 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC 3.1 Brief Comments by City Council Mayor Thomas reminded the public of the free City clean-up event taking place October 13th at the Mosquito Park and Ride. She also said she will be participating in Walk to School Day tomorrow with Schnell and Sierra schools. The Mayor shared news of the City having received a rubberized pavement grant to help fund the Western Placerville Interchange Project and said the latest project update can be found on the City’s website. Vice-Mayor Acuna thanked the City Manager and City Clerk for organizing the interviews for appointment to the City Council last week. He also said three third-grade classes from Sierra School had visited Town Hall last ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  week to learn about local government. He thanked the Chief of Police and City Manager for helping answer their questions. The Vice-Mayor said he met with Friends of Clay Street regarding various community issues such as traffic impacts on and around Clay Street due to Apple Hill visitors. He was also pleased that a steep, overgrown lot off Country Club Drive had recently been attended to thanks to action from a City code enforcement officer. Councilmember Borelli welcomed Councilmember Saragosa, recalling the time she first met him and his wife when City electeds were invited to Governor Schwarzenegger’s office. Councilmember Clerici thanked City Manager Cleve Morris, Michael Drobesh, and Dennis Thomas for the work they did to improve the interior first-floor of the Confidence building. He also announced his son, a Police Officer for the City of Sausalito, will be getting married this month. Councilmember Saragosa said he will be in contact with Chief Ortega to organize a police ride-along. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll No closed session. 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, Saragosa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 6.1 Proclamation for Pastor Appreciation Month (Mayor Thomas) Mayor Thomas read the proclamation and presented it to Pastor Al Soto on behalf of the faith community. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communication No written communication was received. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  7.2 Oral Communication Oral communication was received from Kori Pilkington, Director of the El Dorado Family History Center, announcing a free community event, Calling All Souls. Dale Schafer addressed the City Council in support of cannabis measures M, N, P, Q, R, and S. Mack Storton spoke regarding drug activity in the neighborhood of Bedford and Spring Street. Sue Rodman expressed pleasure in seeing the road improvements on Canal Street. 8. CONSENT CALENDAR 8.1 Approve the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 25, 2018 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 25, 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. Councilmember Saragosa abstained from the approval of the Consent Calendar. No public comment was received. It was then moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Borelli 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: None ABSTAIN: Saragosa 9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar. 10. ORDINANCES 10.1 Adopt an Urgency Ordinance making findings and repealing Title 5, Chapter 25, Title 10 Chapter 10 Sections 1-5 of the Placerville Municipal Code and Ordinance 1683 and adopting Title 5 Chapter 28 relating to business regulation of Cannabis (Mr. Morris) Ordinance No. 1694 ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  The City Manager introduced the item to the City Council and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Dale Schafer and Steve Neau. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Clerici to adopt an Urgency Ordinance making findings and repealing Title 5, Chapter 25, Title 10 Chapter 10 Sections 1-5 of the Placerville Municipal Code and Ordinance 1683 and adopting Title 5 Chapter 28 relating to business regulation of Cannabis. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Saragosa NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Note: This ordinance was adopted prior to the adoption of Ordinance No. 1693; however, due to the public notice of the non-urgency proposed ordinance summary having been published under 1693 prior to this meeting, this ordinance has been numbered 1694. 10.2 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 and adopting Title 5 Chapter 28 relating to business regulation of Cannabis (Mr. Morris) Ordinance No. 1693 The City Manager summarized the item for the City Council. Public comment was received from Steve Neau, Dale Schafer, Ron Slavin, and Kelly Chiusano. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Vice-Mayor Acuna to 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 and adopting Title 5 Chapter 28 relating to business regulation of Cannabis. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Saragosa NOES: Thomas ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1 Conduct a Public Hearing and Upon Conclusion Deny an Appeal to the Planning Commission’s Approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 18-02, a Request to Convert an Existing, Vacant Commercial Warehouse and Commercial/Retail Building for Use as a Canine Training Facility at 7533A Green Valley Road (Mr. Rivas) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Councilmember Saragosa recused himself and left the room prior to discussion on the item. The Director of Development Services summarized the appeal and responded to Council questions. The appealants addressed the City Council regarding their request to deny the Planning Commission’s approval of the Conditional Use Permit. The applicant then addressed the City Council. Public comment was received from Charles Marchant, Teresa Manchester, Joyce Francies, Peter McQuillan, Jill Gustafson, Christina Bowers, Anita Botti, Sue Rodman, Kirk Smith, Henry Brzezinski, Unnamed, Craig Southwick, and Steve Neau. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council deny the appeal, upholding the decision of the Planning Commission approving Conditional Use Permit 18-02, direct Staff to install a “Not a City Maintained Road” sign on Debbie Lane at Green Valley Road, and modify the Conditions of Approval to address the following: Following six (6) months after date of project approval, the operator may request a review of the operation and Conditions of Approval by the Development Services Director who shall have the discretion to extend the evening limitation from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for outdoor dog training activities; and Animal odors shall not be detectable beyond the property boundaries; and Prior to any expansion of the operation into the “Phase 2 Expansion Area,” which is the 3,550 square foot area portion of the retail/office building, shall require the review and approval by the Development Services Director for compliance with the Conditions of Approval. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSE: Saragosa At this time the Mayor called for a short break. 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Direct Staff to Proceed with Lumsden Park Short-term Site Improvements that can be Accomplished without a Special Budget Appropriation (Mr. Youel) The Director of Community Services presented the item and responded to Council questions. Jackie Neau spoke on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Commission’s support of the proposed scope of work. Public ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  comment was received from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Clerici and seconded by Councilmember Saragosa that the City Council direct Staff to proceed with Lumsden Park short-term site improvements that can be accomplished without a special budget appropriation. Mayor Thomas requested further discussion. Councilmember Clerici amended his previous motion and made a second motion that the City Council direct Staff to proceed with Lumsden Park short-term site improvements, excluding the recommendation to fence the park boundaries. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Saragosa and passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Saragosa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12.2 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2. Approving the Placerville Station Phase II Park-N-Bus project (CIP #40708), Mosquito Road Overlay project (CIP #41820), and the Mosquito Road Sewer Main Replacement project (CIP #41823); and 3. Authorizing staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management Services for the said project (Mr. Rivas) Resolution No. 8672 The City Engineer presented the item and responded to Council questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. The Director of Development Services provided information that failed to appear on the Environmental Factors Potentially Affected checklist (page 7, missing information is No Impact). Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Acuna and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council amend Staff’s recommendation to include the additional information provided, and adopt a resolution for the following actions: 1. Adopting a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for this project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and 2. Approving the Placerville Station Phase II Park-N-Bus project (CIP #40708), Mosquito Road Overlay project (CIP #41820), and the Mosquito Road Sewer Main Replacement project (CIP #41823); and 3. Authorizing staff to prepare and release a Request for Proposals for Construction Management Services for the said project ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Saragosa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12.3 Authorize Staff to take the following action to fill vacant positions on the Placerville Economic Advisory Committee to fill vacancies created by one member moving and lack of attendance by another: 1. Appoint Debra Miller to fill the vacant City Resident Seat which expires on March 1, 2019. 2. Authorize Staff to advertise for the position vacated by Debra Miller representing Broadway Village Association (Mr. Morris) The City Manager explained the item and responded to Council questions. No public comment was received. It was then moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Clerici that the City Council authorize Staff to take the following action to fill vacant positions on the Placerville Economic Advisory Committee to fill vacancies created by one member moving and lack of attendance by another: 1. Appoint Debra Miller to fill the vacant City Resident Seat which expires on March 1, 2019; and 2. Authorize Staff to advertise for the position vacated by Debra Miller representing Broadway Village Association The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Clerici, Thomas, Saragosa NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS • El Dorado County Transit Authority Councilmember Borelli said Vice-Mayor Acuna conducted the meeting. The Apple Hill shuttle, upcoming changes to Dial-a-Ride, and the five new commuter buses were topics of discussion. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission No meeting. • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission) ___________________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of October 9, 2018 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  Vice-Mayor Acuna said Fire District Consolidations were discussed and what LAFCO’s role may be in the reorganization. • SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments) Councilmember Clerici said a Board Meeting is scheduled for Thursday. He also shared that SACOG has started a student outreach program for high school students to learn about government positions and processes and where the students may also receive internships and scholarships through the program. • Two by Two No meeting. 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) No future agenda items requested. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS The City Clerk announced she will begin a recruitment for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The City Manager stated he has been working with SACOG’s Civic Lab regarding a potential project in Placerville. 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting of October 23, 2018 include: New Officer Swear-In, Community Pride Resolution, Extra Mile Day Proclamation, and Draft Speed Bump Policy. 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 9:13 P.M. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on October 23, 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 October 9, 2018 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org