City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingPlacerville, CA · February 25, 2020
Minutes
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES
Regular City Council Meeting
February 25, 2020
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
4:30 P.M. Closed Session
5:00 P.M. Highway 50 Speed Limit Public Meeting
6:00 P.M. Open Session
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Claimant: Kirk Callan Smith v. City of Placerville and Placerville
Planning Commission
Case #: PC20190651
Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Claimant: Jim Slavin
Case #: PC20190216
Item 3: Public Employment Performance Evaluation
Government Code § 54957
City Manager
5:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING - HIGHWAY 50 SPEED LIMIT
Item 1: Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Highway 50 Speed Limit
Increase and Authorize Staff to Prepare and Sign a Letter in
Opposition of Increasing the Vehicular Speed Limit on
Highway 50 from 40 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour
within the City of Placerville City Limits (Ms. Neves)
The City Engineer presented the item, stating the City opposes the
speed limit increase. Public comment was received from Wendy
Thomas, Dennis Vanderpool, Mindy Durand, Kathi Lishman, Sue
Rodman, Patti Farrington, Harry Batchelor, Ken Greenwood, and
Arne Johnson. No action was taken on this item. The proposed
letter to Caltrans will be finalized and sent with all public comments,
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both written and oral, and copied to Assemblyman Bigelow and
Senator Dahle. Letters will also be requested from El Dorado High
School, El Dorado County Fire Protection District, and local California
Highway Patrol.
The Mayor called for a five-minute break.
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:12 P.M.
2. ROLL CALL: Present: Saragosa, Thomas, Acuna, Borelli, Taylor
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Brief Comments by City Council
Brief comments were made by the City Council. The Director of
Community Services was asked to read written communication addressed
to the Mayor from the Recreation and Parks Commission Chair, Jackie
Neau. The letter summarized her personal thoughts regarding a proposal
to the Commission on February 19, 2020, by Jennifer Chapman regarding
a National Historic Park.
4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll
The City Attorney stated no reportable action was taken in Closed Session.
5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
It was moved by Councilmember 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, 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
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The City Attorney was asked to read a recent public records request. The
City Clerk gave a summary of public record requests received to date for
2020.
7.2 Oral Communication
Oral communication was received from Robert Adams, Don Vanderkar,
Maureen Dion-Perry, Lloyd Ingles, Peg Vanderkar, Kirk Smith, Claire
Vandam, Jonathan Gainsbrugh, Francois Hughes, Jane McGuinness, Ken
Greenwood, James Smithy, Jennifer Chapman, Sue Rodman, John Clerici,
and Diedre Moore Belfiore.
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
February 11, 2020 (Ms. O’Connell)
Approved the Minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 11,
2020.
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.
9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar.
10. ORDINANCES
No ordinances were scheduled.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consider the Notice of Appeal Filed by Jennifer Chapman Regarding
the Decision of the Planning Commission Approving Site Plan
Review (SPR) 19-05 to Allow the Demolition of a Single-Family
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Residence and Attached Garage Located at 3095 Cedar Ravine Road
Based on the Findings Made by the Planning Commission (Mr. Rivas)
The Director of Development Services presented the item and appellant
Jennifer Chapman addressed the Council. Public comment was received
from Kirk Smith and Gale Rossi. Following Council discussion, it was
moved by Councilmember Acuna and seconded by Councilmember
Borelli that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Receive the letter dated February 14, 2020, from Michael McDermott
withdrawing Site Plan Review application SPR 19-05 requesting
approval to demolish the single-family residential structure located
at 2095 Cedar Ravine; and
2. Vacate the Planning Commission’s January 7, 2020 approval of Site
Plan Review 19-05 authorizing the demolition of said residential
structure; and
3. Direct staff to refund the appellant, Jennifer Chapman, the $400.00
appeal fee.
The motion was passed by the following vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
The Mayor called for a short break.
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Presentation to the City Council of an Informational Report
Regarding the 2019 Crime Statistics from the Police Department
Covering the Period Beginning January 1, 2019 through December
31, 2019 (Chief Ortega)
The Chief of Police presented the report and responded to Council
questions. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman. No action
was taken on this item as it was for informational purposes only.
12.2 Adopt a Resolution: Authorizing the Engineering Department to
Release Construction Contract Documents for Public Bidding for the
Spring Street Pavement Rehabilitation – From Coloma Road to
Bedford Avenue Project (CIP #41907) and the Mosquito Road
Stabilization – Dimity Lane to City Limits (CIP #41819) (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 8831
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The City Engineer summarized the item. Public comment was received
from Sue Rodman. Following Council discussion, it was moved by
Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas that the City
Council adopt a resolution authorizing the Engineering Department to
release construction contract documents for public bidding for the Spring
Street Pavement Rehabilitation – from Coloma Road to Bedford Avenue
Project (CIP #41907) and the Mosquito Road Stabilization – Dimity Lane to
City Limits (CIP #41819).
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.3 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying Construction Contract Change Orders
40, 47, 49, 50, and 51; and Approving Contract Change Orders 45
and 48 in the Total Combined Amount of $96,222.20 with Doug
Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. for the Western Placerville
Interchange, Phase 2 Project (CIP #41828) and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Neves)
Resolution No. 8832
The City Engineer presented the report and responded to Council
questions. No public comment was received. It was moved by Vice-Mayor
Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council
adopt a resolution ratifying construction contract change orders 40, 47, 49,
50, and 51; and approving contract change orders 45 and 48 in the total
combined amount of $96,222.20 with Doug Veerkamp General
Engineering, Inc. for the Western Placerville Interchange, Phase 2 Project
(CIP #41828) and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same.
The motion was passed by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Acuna, Borelli, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
12.4 Acknowledge and File the HDL Sales Tax and Economic Reports for
the Quarter ended September 30, 2019 (Mr. Warren)
The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance presented the report and
responded to Council questions. No public comment was received. This
item was for informational purposes only.
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12.5 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support for AB1080 and
SB54 Supporting the California Circular Economy and Plastic
Pollution Reduction Act (Mr. Morris)
The City Manager explained the item and responded to Council questions.
No public comment was received. With concurrence of the Council, the
Mayor requested the City Council hold off on authorizing the letters of
support and continue to monitor AB 1080 and SB 54. No action was taken
on this item.
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
No report.
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
No report.
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
The next meeting will be held tomorrow.
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
A presentation was given regarding funding for a state-wide trail network.
The leveraging of existing funds to go towards more trails throughout the
region was discussed.
Placerville Fire Safe Council
A presentation was given by Robin Stanley (UCCE Master Gardener) and
Mark Stanley (California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection) on the topic of
fire-wise landscaping and defensible space. Property identification signs and
go-bags are available for purchase.
14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda
Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council)
No requests for future agenda items were made.
15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS
The City Manager announced a Fire Safe Fair will be held at Town Hall on March
28th from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. A budget workshop is tentatively scheduled for
April 8th and the annual Rise & Shine Community Clean-up event is scheduled
for April 25th.
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16. UPCOMING ITEMS
Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting of March 10, 2020
include: Application for HCD IIG Grant Program for Affordable Housing,
Application for CDBG Land Acquisition Grant for Affordable Housing, Aquatic
Center Fee Increase, MORE Industries 2020 Custodial Contract, Upper
Broadway Bike Lanes Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans,
Placerville Station II PG&E Easement, Contract Change Order for Mosquito Road
Project, Mid-year Budget Report, and Local 39 MOU.
17. ADJOURNMENT @ 9:38
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on March 10, 2020,
5:30 P.M. Closed Session, 6:00 P.M. Regular Meeting.
Regina O’Connell, City Clerk
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Agenda
*AMENDED*
CITY OF PLACERVILLE
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular City Council Meeting
February 25, 2020
City Council Chambers – Town Hall
549 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
4:30 P.M. Closed Session
5:00 P.M. Highway 50 Speed Limit Public Meeting
6:00 P.M. Open Session
2020
Michael Saragosa, Mayor
Dennis Thomas, Vice-Mayor
Mark Acuna, Councilmember
Patricia Borelli, Councilmember
Kara Taylor, 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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Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
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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.
4:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION
Item 1: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Claimant: Kirk Callan Smith v. City of Placerville and Placerville
Planning Commission
Case #: PC20190651
Item 2: Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation
Government Code § 54956.9(a)
Claimant: Jim Slavin
Case #: PC20190216
Item 3: Public Employment Performance Evaluation
Government Code § 54957
City Manager
5:00 P.M. PUBLIC MEETING - HIGHWAY 50 SPEED LIMIT
Item 1: Hold Public Meeting on Proposed Highway 50 Speed Limit
Increase and Authorize Staff to Prepare and Sign a Letter in
Opposition of Increasing the Vehicular Speed Limit on
Highway 50 from 40 miles per hour to 50 miles per hour
within the City of Placerville City Limits (Ms. Neves)
Att. A: Caltrans letter and traffic survey memorandums
Att. B: Public comments in support of speed increase
Att. C: Public comments opposing speed increase
6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
2. ROLL CALL: Saragosa, Thomas, Acuna, Borelli, Taylor
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC
3.1 Brief Comments by City Council
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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
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
February 11, 2020 (Ms. O’Connell)
8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Register (Mr. Warren)
8.3 Approve the Payroll Register (Mr. Warren)
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9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
10. ORDINANCES
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1 Consider the Notice of Appeal Filed by Jennifer Chapman Regarding
the Decision of the Planning Commission Approving Site Plan
Review (SPR) 19-05 to Allow the Demolition of a Single-Family
Residence and Attached Garage Located at 3095 Cedar Ravine Road
Based on the Findings Made by the Planning Commission (Mr. Rivas)
Att. 1: Notice of Appeal submitted by Jennifer Chapman
Att. 2: Email from Michael McDermott, applicant, dated
February 14, 2020
12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
12.1 Presentation to the City Council of an Informational Report
Regarding the 2019 Crime Statistics from the Police Department
Covering the Period Beginning January 1, 2019 through December
31, 2019 (Chief Ortega)
Att. A: 2019 Crime Report Summary
12.2 Adopt a Resolution: Authorizing the Engineering Department to
Release Construction Contract Documents for Public Bidding for the
Spring Street Pavement Rehabilitation – From Coloma Road to
Bedford Avenue Project (CIP #41907) and the Mosquito Road
Stabilization – Dimity Lane to City Limits (CIP #41819) (Ms. Neves)
Att. A: Resolution
Att. B: Project Exhibit
12.3 Adopt a Resolution Ratifying Construction Contract Change Orders
40, 47, 49, 50, and 51; and Approving Contract Change Orders 45
and 48 in the Total Combined Amount of $96,222.20 with Doug
Veerkamp General Engineering, Inc. for the Western Placerville
Interchange, Phase 2 Project (CIP #41828) and Authorizing the City
Manager to Execute the Same (Ms. Neves)
Att. A: Resolution
12.4 Acknowledge and File the HDL Sales Tax and Economic Reports for
the Quarter ended September 30, 2019 (Mr. Warren)
Att. A: Measure H Quarter Ended September 30, 2019
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Att. B: Measure J Quarter Ended September 30, 2019
Att. C: Measure L Quarter Ended September 30, 2019
Att. D: Economic Drivers Quarter Ended September 30, 2019
Att. E: Newsletter Quarter Ended September 30, 2019
12.5 Authorize the Mayor to Sign a Letter of Support for AB1080 and
SB54 Supporting the California Circular Economy and Plastic
Pollution Reduction Act (Mr. Morris)
Att. A: Draft Letter to Assembly Bill Author
Att. B: Draft Letter to Senate Bill Author
13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS
• El Dorado County Transit Authority
Councilmember Acuna, Councilmember Taylor
• El Dorado County Transportation Commission
Councilmember Borelli, Councilmember Taylor, Vice-Mayor Thomas
• LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission)
Councilmember Acuna
• SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments)
Mayor Saragosa
Placerville Fire Safe Council
Councilmember Borelli
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 City Council meeting of March 10, 2020
include: Application for HCD IIG Grant Program for Affordable Housing,
Application for CDBG Land Acquisition Grant for Affordable Housing, Aquatic
Center Fee Increase, MORE Industries 2020 Custodial Contract, Upper
Broadway Bike Lanes Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans,
Placerville Station II PG&E Easement, Contract Change Order for Mosquito Road
Project, Mid-year Budget Report, and Local 39 MOU.
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17. ADJOURNMENT
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on March 10, 2020,
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 February 25, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Placerville City
Council was posted and available for review on February 21, 2020 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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