City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · October 8, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
October 8, 2019
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 Name: George Carpenter
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, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Lighted Candle Homeless Camp Clean-up (Mr. Zeller)
The Director of Community Services announced the City has signed a
Memorandum of Understanding with The Lighted Candle agreeing to
improve a site in El Dorado County in exchange for The Lighted Candle to
solicit and coordinate volunteers to clean up an abandoned homeless
campsite on Lower Main Street as well as other sites within the city.
3.2 El Dorado County Elections Department / Vote Centers (Bill O’Neill,
Registrar of Voters)
Bill O’Neill, the Registrar of Voters, gave a presentation regarding changes
to the voting process in El Dorado County. Public comment was received
from Jennifer Chapman.
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3.3 Brief Comments by City Council
The Mayor asked the City Manager to share which City services will
remain operational during the upcoming scheduled power outage.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
The City Attorney said two claims filed by George Carpenter were unanimously
rejected by the City Council in Closed Session. The claims were of the same
issue with one being filed in November of 2018 and the other in March of 2019.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Vice-Mayor Saragosa
that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was passed by
the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
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
No items of written communication were received.
7.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Ed Ingram, Jonathan Gainsbrugh,
and Jennifer Chapman.
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 24, 2019 (Ms. O’Connell)
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Approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of September 24,
2019.
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:
1.) Approving a construction contract with El Dorado
Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $24,665 for the Water Reclamation
Facility Storage Building Roof Replacement project (CIP#42009);
and
2.) Authorize the City Engineer to execute the same (Ms.
Neves)
Resolution No. 8798
Adopted a resolution for the following actions:
1.) Approving a construction contract with El Dorado Roofing, Inc.
in the amount of $24,665 for the Water Reclamation Facility Storage
Building Roof Replacement project (CIP#42009); and
2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to execute the same
8.5 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for the
Period Ended December 31, 2018 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the period
ended December 31, 2018.
8.6 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for the
Period Ended March 31, 2019 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Quarterly Investment Report for the period
ended March 31, 2019.
8.7 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the
Quarter Ended December 31, 2018 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the
quarter ended December 31, 2018.
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8.8 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the
Quarter ended March 31, 2019 (Mr. Warren)
Acknowledged and filed the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the
quarter ended March 31, 2019.
No public comment was received on the consent calendar. It was moved by
Councilmember Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Taylor that the City
Council approve the consent calendar as presented. The motion was passed by
the following roll call vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
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 this evening.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
No public hearings were scheduled this evening.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approve Locations and Installation Cost for Historic Lincoln
Highway Signs and Authorize Staff to Proceed with Project (Mr.
Morris)
The City Manager presented the item with input from Trey Pitsenberger of
the Lincoln Highway Association, California Chapter. Public comment was
received from Sue Rodman and Kirk Smith. Following Council discussion,
the Mayor requested Staff bring the item back after identifying additional
locations and standard distances between signs.
12.2 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving an Agreement with ERS Industrial Services,
Inc. in the Amount of $187,355 for the Modular Treatment Unit
Servicing (CIP#41901) and $47,685 for the Water Reclamation
Facility Pressure Filter Replacement Project (CIP#42008) for a Total
Amount of $235,040; and
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2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Same (Ms.
Neves)
Resolution No. 8799
The City Engineer presented the item. Public comment was received from
Sue Rodman. It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by
Councilmember Taylor that the City Council adopt a resolution for the
following actions:
1.) Approving an agreement with ERS Industrial Services, Inc. in
the amount of $187,355 for the Modular Treatment Unit Servicing
(CIP#41901) and $47,685 for the Water Reclamation Facility Pressure
Filter Replacement Project (CIP#42008) for a total amount of $235,040;
and
2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to execute the same.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a Contract with Synagro, Inc. in an Amount
not to Exceed $59,500 for the Cleaning of Anaerobic Digester #2
(CIP#42016); and
2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Same; and
3.) Approving a $67,000 Budget Appropriation from the
Sewer Enterprise Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for
the Said Project (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 8800
The City Engineer presented the item. Public comment was received from
Sue Rodman. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Saragosa and seconded by
Councilmember Borelli that the City Council adopt a resolution for the
following actions:
1.) Approving a contract with Synagro, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $59,500 for the Cleaning of Anaerobic Digester #2
(CIP#42016); and
2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to execute the same; and
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3.) Approving a $67,000 budget appropriation from the
Sewer Enterprise Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for
the said project.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Councilmember Borelli said the transit routes were reviewed and a new bus
will soon be purchased.
The City Engineer provided an update on the Upper Broadway Bike Lanes
and Pedestrian Connection Project.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
No report. Councilmember Borelli said the Walk to School Day event was a
success.
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Mayor Acuna said LAFCO will meet later in the month to discuss fire district
consolidations.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
No report.
Placerville Fire Safe Council
Councilmember Borelli said the Fire Safe Council is concentrating on credits
for the matching of grants.
• Two by Two
Planning processes for the homeless as well as Amgen were discussed.
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
The City Council requested Staff to explore traffic calming measures for Clay
Street.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
No City Manager and Staff reports.
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
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Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of October 22, 2019, include: Parking Ordinance, Camping Ordinance, Extra Mile
Day Proclamation, El Dorado Forest Presentation, Garage Compact Parking
Striping, MOU City/County - Health Dept. Mural on Mosquito, Formula Business
Report, Investment Report as of 06/30/19, Measure J Report as of 06/30/19,
and Public Records Expenditure Report
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 7:53
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on October 22,
2019, 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
October 8, 2019
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
5:30 P.M. Closed Session
6:00 P.M. Open Session
2019
Mark Acuna, Mayor
Michael Saragosa, Vice-Mayor
Patricia Borelli, Councilmember
Kara Taylor, Councilmember
Dennis Thomas, 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: Conference with Legal Counsel – Liability Claims
Government Code §54956.95
Claimant Name: George Carpenter
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, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Lighted Candle Homeless Camp Clean-up (Mr. Zeller)
3.2 El Dorado County Elections Department / Vote Centers (Bill O’Neill,
Registrar of Voters)
3.3 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
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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
September 24, 2019 (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:
1.) Approving a construction contract with El Dorado
Roofing, Inc. in the amount of $24,665 for the Water Reclamation
Facility Storage Building Roof Replacement project (CIP#42009);
and
2.) Authorize the City Engineer to execute the same (Ms.
Neves)
Att. A: Resolution
8.5 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for the
Period Ended December 31, 2018 (Mr. Warren)
8.6 Acknowledge and File the Quarterly Investment Report for the
Period Ended March 31, 2019 (Mr. Warren)
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8.7 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the
Quarter Ended December 31, 2018 (Mr. Warren)
8.8 Acknowledge and File the Measure J Fund Financial Report for the
Quarter ended March 31, 2019 (Mr. Warren)
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. ORDINANCES
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Approve Locations and Installation Cost for Historic Lincoln
Highway Signs and Authorize Staff to Proceed with Project (Mr.
Morris)
12.2 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving an Agreement with ERS Industrial Services,
Inc. in the Amount of $187,355 for the Modular Treatment Unit
Servicing (CIP#41901) and $47,685 for the Water Reclamation
Facility Pressure Filter Replacement Project (CIP#42008) for a Total
Amount of $235,040; and
2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Same (Ms.
Neves)
Att. A: Resolution
12.3 Adopt a Resolution:
1.) Approving a Contract with Synagro, Inc. in an Amount
not to Exceed $59,500 for the Cleaning of Anaerobic Digester #2
(CIP#42016); and
2.) Authorizing the City Engineer to Execute the Same; and
3.) Approving a $67,000 Budget Appropriation from the
Sewer Enterprise Fund Contingency for Unforeseen Expenditures for
the Said Project (Ms. Neves)
Att. A: Resolution
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13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Mayor Acuna, Councilmember Taylor
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
Vice-Mayor Saragosa, Councilmember Borelli, Councilmember Thomas
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Mayor Acuna
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Vice-Mayor Saragosa
• Placerville Fire Safe Council
Councilmember Borelli
• Two by Two
Mayor Acuna, Councilmember Thomas
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting
of October 22, 2019, include: Parking Ordinance, Camping Ordinance, Extra Mile
Day Proclamation, El Dorado Forest Presentation, Garage Compact Parking
Striping, MOU City/County - Health Dept. Mural on Mosquito, Formula Business
Report, Investment Report as of 06/30/19, Measure J Report as of 06/30/19,
and Public Records Expenditure Report
17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on October 22,
2019, 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 October 8, 2019, Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on October 4, 2019 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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