CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. Regular City Council Meeting May 8, 2007

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1 CITY OF PLACERVILLE CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Regular City Council Meeting May 8, :30 P.M. CLOSED SESSION City Council Chambers Town Hall 549 Main Street, Placerville, CA :30 P.M. Closed Session 7:00 P.M. Open Session Pursuant to the cited authority (all references to the Government Code), the City Council will hold a Closed Session to discuss the following items: Govt. Code Conference with Legal Counsel Existing Litigation Harrell Motors, Inc. v. City of Placerville, El Dorado Superior Court Case No. PC Govt. Code Conference with Labor Negotiator David Mackowiak General Services Bargaining Unit 7:00 P.M. OPEN SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG 2. ROLL CALL: Present: 3. ANNOUNCEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC 3.1 Summer Activity Guide Publication (Mr. Youel) The Director of Community Services announced the publication of the newest activity guide and summarized some of the sports, swimming and special interest classes available. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 1

2 3.2 Hangtown Classic Car Show on May 20 th (Chief Nielsen) The Chief of Police announced that the Hangtown Classic Car Show on Sunday, May 20 th would include a full street closure from Bedford to Pacific Streets between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 3.3 Dog Day in the Park Event (Chief Nielsen) The Chief of Police announced an event highlighting working canines at Lions Park on Saturday, May 12 th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3.4 Special Meeting of the Planning Commission to Discuss the Proposed Fairway Pines Subdivision (Mr. Calfee) The Director of Community Development announced a special meeting of the Planning Commission on Thursday, May 24 th at 6 p.m. at Town Hall to receive public comment. 3.5 Community Clean Up Day Report (Mr. Driscoll) The City Manager/Attorney noted that over 340 automobiles and one motorcycle participated in the event. Waste Connections hauled tons of trash, 4.42 tons of green waste, and 1.99 tons of recyclable waste such as cardboard, newspaper, aluminum cans and glass. E-waste collected included 242 computer monitors and TV s, and 5.50 tons of electronics including computer towers, printers, fax machines, radios, DVD players, etc. Snowline hospice filled one large truck with useable furniture, clothes, children s toys, books, kitchen wares, etc. 3.6 Fire Awareness Week (Mayor Acuna) The Mayor noted that Fire Awareness Week occurs on May 6-12, 2007 and reminded the public to maintain defensible space surrounding their homes. 4. CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Driscoll The City Manager/Attorney noted that no reportable action had been taken in Closed Session. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 2

3 5. ADOPTION OF AGENDA It was moved by Councilmember Colvin and seconded by Councilmember Borelli to adopt the Agenda as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote: 6. CEREMONIAL MATTERS 6.1 Oaths of Office for Sergeant Carl Bialorucki, Officers Nick Maurer, James Cayafas and Christopher Stohl and Dispatch Records Technician Ashley Barrentine The Chief of Police introduced the new members of the department and summarized their backgrounds. The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office. 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 two 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. 7.1 Oral Communication Public comment was received from Elizabeth Zacharias, representing Community Pride. Ms. Zacharias invited the public to attend the Ninth Annual Artists and Collectors Garden Tour on Sunday, May 20 th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at several local businesses. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 3

4 7.2 Written Communication No written communications were noted. 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 or audience wishes to remove an item for discussion. 8.1 Minutes of April 24, 2007 (Ms. Zito) Approved the Minutes of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting of April 24, Warrant Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Warrant Register. 8.3 Payroll Register (Mr. Warren) Approved the Payroll Register. 8.4 Police Records Management System (RMS)/Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Server Replacement Communications Center Printer Replacement (Chief Nielsen) Resolution No Adopted a Resolution for the following action: 1. Approved the expenditure of up to $25,000 from the Contingency for Unforeseen Operating Expenditures account for the replacement of the Police RMS/CAD computer server and the 911 Communications Center network printer; and 2. Authorized the Chief of Police to execute a sales/purchase agreement with DLB Associates, Inc. in the amount of $20, for the new Police RMS/CAD server. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 4

5 8.5 Potential Discontinuation of the Blue Shield EPO Medical Insurance Plan in Four California Counties (Mr. Warren) Resolution No Adopted a Resolution opposing the discontinuation of the Blue Shield EPO medical insurance plan in four California counties. It was moved by Vice-Mayor Hagen and seconded by Councilmember Rivas to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. The motion was passed by the following vote: 9. ITEMS PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR No items were pulled from the Consent Calendar. 10. ORDINANCES Scheduled 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS Scheduled 12. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS 12.1 Wagon Train & Founders Day Celebration/June 9, 2007 (Mr. Driscoll) Resolution No The City Manager/Attorney summarized some of the events planned for the Wagon Train and Founders Day celebration and responded to Council questions. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Councilmember Rivas and seconded by Councilmember Colvin that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the City s participation in the Wagon Train & Founder s Day celebration, and further authorizing a contribution of $7, The motion was passed by the following vote: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 5

6 12.2 Permanent Opening of the Fire Gates on Estey Way at Monica Way and Clark Street (Mr. Pesses) The Director of Public Works summarized the issue of the fire gates at the two locations in question. The Mayor then opened the public hearing for comment. Public comment was received from Jerry Burk, John Schwind, Stephen May, Joan Cook, Jeff May, Jennifer Plummer, Stan Atkins, Michael Paul, Shelley Carman, Damon O Brien, Bali Ranchhod, Robert Halabicky, Dave Hamburg, Ed Burger, Cheryl O Brien, Cindy Sutton, Adam Partain, Steve Wakefield, Colleen Pacca, and Kathi Lishman. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Following Council discussion on the need for traffic counts in the area with the gates temporarily opened and a citywide inventory of gates, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Hagen and seconded by Councilmember Rivas to continue this issue for a minimum of 60 days to allow for the gathering of the data. The motion was passed by the following vote: 12.3 Approval of Salary Adjustments/Waste Water Classifications (Mr. Driscoll) Resolution No The City Manager/Attorney presented a brief overview of the issue and responded to Council questions. Following Council discussion, it was moved by Vice-Mayor Hagen and seconded by Councilmember Rivas that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving an adjustment of the salary ranges for employee classifications working at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The motion was passed by the following vote: Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 6

7 12.4 Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget Status and Financial Outlook Report (Mr. Warren) The Director of Finance summarized the Fiscal Year 2006/2007 Budget Status and Financial Outlook Report. By unanimous consensus of the Council, the report was acknowledged and filed. 13. COUNCILMEMBERS REPORTS/ITEMS INITIATED BY COUNCILMEMBERS Vice-Mayor Hagen summarized the highlights of the 2007 Sac Metro Chamber Cap-to-Cap trip to Washington, D.C. and noted which legislators he had met with to convey the City s water reclamation and transportation needs. 14. STAFF REPORTS The Director of Public Works summarized the Cap-to-Cap trip and noted which legislators and committee members he had met with regarding the City s financial needs. 15. UPCOMING ITEMS Items tentatively scheduled for the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting include landscape and lighting maintenance district assessments, the Stagecoach Square parking lot easement. 16. ADJOURNMENT at 10:35 p.m. The next Regular Council meeting will be held on May 22, 2007: 6:00 P.M. Closed Session; 7:00 P.M. Regular Session. Susan Zito, CMC City Clerk Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council of May 8, 2007 Page 7