City Council Meeting

8.1_A MINUTES PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2020 CLOSED SESSION: 5:00 PM OPEN SESION: 6:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – TOWN HALL 549 MAIN STREET, PLACERVILLE, CA 95667 PUBLIC ADVISORY: THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS WILL NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Consistent with Executive Orders No. N-25-20 and No. N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of California, the City Council Chamber will not be physically open to the public and City Council Members will be teleconferencing into the meeting via Zoom Video Communications. 5:30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION Item 1: Conference with Labor Negotiators Patrick Clark, Cleve Morris, Dave Warren Government Code §54957.6 Bargaining Unit: Local 39 Item 2: Conference with Labor Negotiators Patrick Clark, Cleve Morris, Dave Warren Government Code §54957.6 Bargaining Unit: PPOA Item 3: Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation Government Code § 54956.9(d)(2), One Case 6:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG The Mayor called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited. 2. ROLL CALL: Present: Saragosa, Thomas, Acuna, Borelli, Taylor 3. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 3.1 Recognition for Outgoing Council Members (Mr. Morris) Councilmember Acuna was presented with a plaque honoring his years of service on the City Council. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 1 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A As a symbol of appreciation for his many years of service as well as his dedication and commitment to public safety, Councilmember Acuna was presented with an American flag, which flew over the Placerville Police Station on December 1, 2020. Public comment was received from Wendy Thomas, John Clerici, Sue Rodman, Kelly Chiusano, Jackie Neau, and Jennifer Chapman. 3.2 Acknowledge and File the Official Final Election Report of the November 3, 2020 General Election, dated November 25, 2020 (Ms. O’Connell) Acknowledged and Filed the Official Final Election Report of the November 3, 2020 General Election, dated November 25, 2020. 3.3 Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Certification of the Canvass of Ballots by El Dorado County Registrar of Voters for the November 3, 2020 Election (Ms. O’Connell) Resolution No. 8918 Adopted a Resolution Accepting the Certification of the Canvass of Ballots by El Dorado County Registrar of Voters for the November 3, 2020 Election. Public comment was received from Ruth Michelson, Jennifer Chapman, John Clerici, and Kirk Smith. 3.4 Oath of Allegiance for Public Officers and Employees, as Required by Article 20, Section 3, California Constitution and Chapter 8, Division 4, Title I of the California Government Code (Ms. O’Connell) The Oath of Allegiance was administered to new councilmember, Jackie Neau. Public comment was received from Wendy Thomas and Ruth Michelson. At this time, the City Council took a 20 minute recess to move into a virtual setting. The meeting resumed at 7:14 p.m. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – City Attorney Driscoll The City Attorney stated no reportable action was taken on Items 1 and 2. Item 3 was removed from Closed Session and not discussed. 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA It was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas that the City Council adopt the agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas NOES: None ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 2 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 6. ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS TO THE PUBLIC 6.1 Employee Service Recognition (Mr. Morris) The following employees were recognized for their dedicated service to the City: Candace Bernardi, Patricia El Hajj, Suzanne Pronk, Juliann Shackelford, Jim Lane, and Cleve Morris. 6.2 Receive and File November Police Report (Chief Wren) Received and Filed the November Police Report. 6.3 Receive and File November Fire Station 25 Run Report (Chief Cordero) Received and Filed the November Fire Station 25 Run Report. 6.4 Receive and File Update on Public Records Requests (Ms. O’Connell) Received and Filed the Public Records Request Update. 6.5 Brief Comments by the City Council Brief comments were made by the City Council. At this time, the City Engineer provided a construction update for Spring Street and Mosquito Road. 7. PUBLIC COMMENT – BRIEF – NON-AGENDA ITEMS 7.1 Written Communication No written communication was received. 7.2 Oral Communication Oral communication was received by zoom user, *711, *724, Call-in User_7, J F, Keeley Link, Barbara Driskell Rogers, Dominic Gallegos, Cheryl, Ney-J Grant, Sue Rodman, Call-in User_1, Stephen, Jonathan Gainsbrugh, Tracy Doyle, Tony Windle, Ashley Bertram, Sarah Saunders, Cindy, Call-in User_8, Ruth Michelson, Michelle, Luli, Jen c, Call-in User_5, Elizabeth Debose, Ali Jones, Camille Woicekowski, *034, Ed Ingram, *857, Eric Nicita, Ronnie Merrill, Tan Guy, Samuel, Tracy Bunch, James, Regina, Tammy Danz, *051, Sue Taylor, Russ, Julie Robinson, *833, *748, Adam Harper, wolf, Sean, Lola Pesce, jnhaynes, Kathi Lishman, Kirk Callan Smith, hum, Nonie, and wisenheimer. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 3 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A At this time, the Mayor reminded the Council that after 10:00 p.m., any items remaining on the agenda would require consensus of the Council to discuss. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Borelli that the City Council continue with the remainder of the agenda. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 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 A. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 10, 2020 (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 10, 2020. B. Approve the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 16, 2020 (Continued from November 10, 2020) (Ms. O’Connell) Approved the Minutes of the City Council Meeting of November 16, 2020 (continued from November 10, 2020). 8.2 Approve the Accounts Payable Registers for November 19, 2020, and December 1, 2020 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Accounts Payable Registers for November 19, 2020, and December 1, 2020. 8.3 Approve the Payroll Registers for Pay Periods 10 and 11 (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Registers for pay periods 10 and 11. 8.4 Adopt a Resolution Approving a New Job Specification and Salary Schedule for the Gold Bug Tour/Facility Coordinator Position Effective December 26, 2020 (Mr. Zeller) Resolution No. 8919 Adopted a Resolution approving a new job specification and salary schedule for the Gold Bug Tour/Facility Coordinator position effective December 26, 2020. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 4 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A 8.5 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Authorizing the Purchase of an Additional Speed Alert 24 RADAR/Messaging Trailer from All Traffic Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $17,806.83; and 2. Approving a $72,000 Budget Appropriation in Federal Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for Traffic Enforcement Costs Including the Said Radar/Messaging Trailer (Chief Wren) Resolution No. 8920 Adopted a resolution for the following actions: 1. Authorizing the purchase of an additional Speed Alert 24 RADAR/messaging trailer from All Traffic Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $17,806.83; and 2. Approving a $72,000 Budget Appropriation in Federal Office of Traffic Safety Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Grant for traffic enforcement costs including the said RADAR/messaging trailer. 8.6 Cancellation of December 22, 2020 City Council Meeting (Ms. O’Connell) Cancelled the December 22, 2020 City Council Meeting. 8.7 Adopt a Resolution Approving and Affirming a New Salary Schedule Effective December 26, 2020 (Mr. Zeller) Resolution No. 8921 Adopted a resolution approving and affirming a new salary schedule effective December 26, 2020. 8.8 Adopt a Resolution Retroactively Approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Placerville Police Officers’ Association for the Period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020 and Authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and the City’s Labor Representative to Execute the Same (Mr. Warren) Resolution No. 8922 Adopted a resolution retroactively approving the Memorandum of Understanding with the Placerville Police Officers’ Association for the period of July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2020 and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and the City’s Labor Representative to execute the same. It was moved by Councilmember Taylor and seconded by Vice-Mayor Thomas that the City Council approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Public ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 5 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A comment was received from *857 and Sue Rodman on Item 8.5. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Borelli, Neau, 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. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS No public hearings were scheduled. 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Adopt a Resolution Approving Amendments to the Water Supply Agreement with El Dorado Irrigation District and Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to Execute the Agreement (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8923 The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance presented the item. Public comment was received from Sue Rodman and *857. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Taylor that the City Council adopt a resolution approving amendments to the Water Supply Agreement with El Dorado Irrigation District and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the agreement. The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12.2 Adopt a Resolution: 1. Approving the Job Description and Salary Schedule for the City Treasurer/Accountant Position Effective December 8, 2020; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to Appoint Candace Bernardi as the City Treasurer/Accountant Effective December 8, 2020 (Mr. Warren) ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 6 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A Resolution No. 8924 The Assistant City Manager/Director of Finance presented the item. Public comment was received from *857. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Borelli and seconded by Councilmember Taylor that the City Council adopt a resolution for the following actions: 1. Approving the Job Description and Salary Schedule for the City Treasurer/Accountant Position Effective December 8, 2020; and 2. Authorizing the City Manager to Appoint Candace Bernardi as the City Treasurer/Accountant Effective December 8, 2020 The motion was passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 12.3 Adopt a Resolution Approving a Cannabis Community Benefits Program for the City of Placerville (Mr. Morris) Resolution No. 8925 The City Manager presented the item. Public comment was received from Kathi Lishman, *857, Sue Rodman, and Kelly Chiusano. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Thomas and seconded by Councilmember Neau that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a Cannabis Community Benefits Program as recommended by Staff and change the committee representation of a Recreation and Parks Commissioner to the Director of Community Services. The motion was passed by the following vote: AYES: Borelli, Neau, Saragosa, Taylor, Thomas NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None 13. COUNCIL REPORTS FROM OTHER AGENCY MEETINGS • El Dorado County Transit Authority Councilmember Taylor said EDCTA honored outgoing Commissioners Frensen, Veerkamp, and Acuna. Executive Director, Matt Mauk, gave an update regarding EDCTA’s current COVID-19 precautions. A staffing threshold was also increased to expand service to South Lake Tahoe. • El Dorado County Transportation Commission Councilmember Taylor said EDCTC honored outgoing Commissioners Frensen, Veerkamp, and Acuna. Highway 50 was discussed. ________________________________________________________________________ Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of December 8, 2020 7 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org  8.1_A • LAFCO (El Dorado Local Agency Formation Commission) No report. • SACOG (Sacramento Area Council of Governments) Mayor Saragosa said a contract was renewed with our State lobbyists who have been working to pass the Green Means Go program.  Placerville Fire Safe Council Councilmember Borelli said the Placerville Fire Safe Council has been collaborating with the Texas Hill Fire Safe Council on a vegetation management grant application. 14. REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – (Requests for Future Agenda Items Requires a Majority Concurrence of the Council) The following items were requested: A proclamation to denounce racism and hatred; consideration for a drone for the police department; a vegetation management ordinance update; and a discussion on the Highway 50 traffic issue. 15. CITY MANAGER AND STAFF REPORTS The City Manager said an appeal was filed appealing the decision of the Planning Commission to allow 301 Main Street a Conditional Use Permit to operate an entertainment venue. He said the appeal needs to go before the City Council no more than 40 days from the decision of the Planning Commission, but the 40-day deadline falls before the next City Council meeting of January 12, 2021. The City Manager said both the applicant and appellant are agreeable to scheduling the hearing after January 12th. Mayor Saragosa suggested a meeting start time of 3:00 p.m. Potential dates for the special meeting will be considered. 16. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next City Council meeting include: Real Estate and Survey Services and new CIP Giovanni Sewer Improvement Project, Hangtown Creek Sewer – Clay to Locust Project Update, WPI 2.2 Construction Award, Code Revision – Parking Restrictions in Bike Lanes, Receive and File Final Draft Design Memo and Request Direction for Cedar Ravine Sewer Replacement Project, EV Charging Stations Project/AQMD Contract, Measure J Report, Tobacco Retail Ordinance, 301 Main Street Conditional Use Permit Appeal, Tier Control COVID-19 Resolution, and Appointments of Mayor and Vice- Mayor. 17. ADJOURNMENT @ 11:48 p.m. The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on January 12, 2021 (pending tonight’s action on Item 8.6), 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 December 8, 2020 8 Visit us on “The Web” at www.cityofplacerville.org