CITYOF  CITY OF JACKSON City Council Meeting Minutes August 12, 2024  JACKSON CALIFORNIA Mayor and Council Members Steve McLean, Mayor Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Connie Gonsalves, Council Member Bob Stimpson, Council Member Max Godde, Council Member  John Georgette, City Clerk StaffMembers: Josh Nelson, City Attorney Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Chris Mynderup, Police Chief Dalacie Blankenship, Finance Manager Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent Carleen Kirkpatrick, Deputy City Clerk Christine Platt, Homeless Outreach Coordinator  ABSENT:  Mayor McLean called the meeting to order at 6:28 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG. Mayor McLean led the Pledge of Allegiance.  1. CEREMONIAL.  Recognition for 6 years ofs service to the Jackson Police Department:  Kelly Perrault Introduction ofnew employees: Police Clerk: Iesha Graham  Accounting Services II: Regina Odom-Smith  2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Motion to approve the City Council. Agenda dated August 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a4to 0  vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None  3. PUBLIC. MATTERSI NOT ONTHE AGENDA.  Discussion items only, no action will be taken. Any person may address the Council at this time on any subject within the jurisdiction oft the City Council. Please note there is a three (3) minute limit.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Jim Laughton (Jackson. Resident) - Expressed concerns regarding the following: dissatisfied with not having zoom participation; requested opening the alley off Kennedy by the St. Sava Church; "Busi" Michael Garcia - Expressed concerns with PD: response at the Kennedy Tailing Wheels park. Mayor McLean read an emailed Public Comment item from Amy (blind resident) requesting audio format signage system accommodations via Right Ear and Soundscape for visually impaired individuals  Family name not on1 the new sign for Busi Parking lot;  to better traverse the parks. 4. CONSENT CALENDAR.  Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any Mayor McLean advised item 4(0) is removed from the Consent Calendar due to staff advising ofal lack Vice Mayor Simmons advised ofa correction that his vote on the June 24, 2024 minutes regarding approval ofTOT funds for Restore. Amador, LLC was a "no" vote. (Change will be made by Clerk as  item may be removed for discussion at the request ofa Council Member.  ofrequired information from the Contractor.  directed.)  a. Approval of. June 24, 2024 meeting minutes and July 24, 2024 Special meeting minutes b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of$17,687.12 (June 27,2024), $754,066.42 (July 12, 2024), $182,263.13 (July 22, 2024) & $441,741.65 (August 9, . Approval of the. June Payroll Expenditure Report in the total amount of $$401,027.12. d. Approval of the. July Payroll Expenditure Report in the total amount of$1,092,817.85.  (minutes updated to reflect correction of vote).  2024).  Receive May 2024 Treasurer's Report.  Receive Building Department Monthly Report for June 2024. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for. June 2024. h. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for. June 2024. Receive Building Department Monthly Report for July 2024. Receive Fire Department Monthly Report for July 2024. Receive Police Department Monthly Report for. July 2024. Codel Pursuant to the Political Reform Act of1974. m. Receive Sewer Sanitation Management Plan Annual Report 2024. relevant programs, ifso, move to discussion calendar] Reerdation-hereiere. Removed from Consent.  Resolution No. 2024-18 Approving and Adopting an Amended Conflict of Interest n. Resolution No. 2024-23 Approving ACTC Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Annual Report. [ACTC Executive Director. John Gedney attending with a briefreport on e-Reolatiom-Ne-2823HAsyinge-CemphsimdfPaieimpeoememsiorihe-hme SiseetSewer-RephacemetPwssamdlnga-asseafCampatmpletiomamt-Auhotiaing p. Resolution No. 2024-25 Accepting the Completion ofPublic Improvements for the City Sewer Project, and Filing a Notice of Completion and Authorizing Recordation  Therefore.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  q. Acceptance of comparator agencies for Citywide Salary Study by consultant Gallagher . Approval of SEIULocal 1021 Side Letter. Agreement regarding MOU, COLA 5%, S. Approval ofJPOA Side Letter Agreement regarding MOU, COLA 5%, retroactive to Approval of. JPFA Side Letter Agreement regarding MOU, COLA 5%i increase, u. Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Jackson Lion's Club 2024 Halloween  &Co.  retroactive to July 1, 2024. July 1,2024.  retroactive to July 1,2024.  Parade.  Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated. August 12, 2024 as corrected. Moved by Vice Mayor  Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None 5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS.  This section is toj provide staff an opportunity toj present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder- - Pine Street Sewer project is complete; Express Sewer & Drain- Sewer CIPP lining project from the Ace Hardware find back in 2017 was completed on time, July 30, 2024- reporting is due end of August, will be sent to City Manager Simpson to sign offtomorrow; Fuel tank closure on Main Street in front oft the Krabbenhoft building completed last week, met County needs/dirt samples, may not need any further work for the State Water Board in the future; Sutter Street Drainage: not complete but will open one lane for AM/PM school traffic, should complete by end of month, solid rock has slowed the project/multiple change orders, potentially another month before the parking lot/everything is complete, engineers are taking on cost of change orders/not the City; Signs from Merzlak were installed at. Busi lot, highway/49" er parking lot- one remaining at Kennedy Wheels Vice Mayor Simmons brought up Jim Laughton's concern for "Busi" name on the parking lot/retrofitting. VM Simmons and CM Stimpson suggested adding a small sign on top with the "Busi" name being added to give recognition for them gifting the land. Wilder agreed it can be added. Mayor McLean requested the sign at the Civic Center parking lot be updated to match the others as well. Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - Officer Graciela Razo's last day was. August 6th, 2024- she will stay on as a reserve officer for. Jackson, 5 applicants pending for oral examinations; Officers Morrison and Hopper both applied for Detective position and as part oft their evaluation will complete public presentations to Rollingwood Community at their next monthly meeting; School starting 8/14/24, Community Service Officer volunteer will be working the Sutter Street crosswalk /safety concerns with  expected to be taken by the Council.  Park.  construction.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  City Attorney, Josh Neison - Update on Supreme Court Grants Pass, Oregon case: previous ban on prohibiting camping without adequate shelter beds is no longer applicable- agencies can now ban camping again- the impacts and effects on city responses is still under review and further updates will be  provided.  City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - No report.  COUNCIL REPORTS.  This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to Councilmember Gonsalves - Economic Development Committee has a couple ideas to enhance the HJBA Christmas Delights event, including a Christmas tree decorating contest at Petkovich Park where trees will be donated to families in need after the contest, EDC desires downtown Main Street to be lit upi more; EDC working on a walking tour which includes all the City plaques, which can be downloaded via QR code to a smartphone; discussions have begun about potentially purchasing a vacant lot downtown and contact to be made with the owner oft the lot soon; and some other interesting concepts a  request item be placed on future agendas.  business developer has brought forward may be coming up soon.  Councilmember Godde - Absent.  Councilmember Stimpson Working with Air District al lot lately and a LAFCO meeting coming up  Thursday.  Vice Mayor Simmons - No report.  Mayor McLean - Numerous County Transportation meetings- been dealing with Sacramento County over a bill that was passed giving Highway 161 between Grant Line Road and Watt Avenue to the County and take it out oft the Highway system, lots of pending development ini that area (1000+ more. homes planned with another 10-15 stoplights), the road expected to be extended another 14 feet reserved for future extra lanes which affect Amador County residents travelling into town for doctors/other VM Simmons inquired about the community of"Jackson" they proposed for that area. CM Gonsalves Mayor McLean attended numerous Main Street Archway meetings; the archway fundraiser dinner has been moved back to Spring to get more input from the community; attended the end oft the Christmas Delights meeting and attended the joint Chamber meeting between Calaveras/Amador Counties.  appointments.  advised al letter of opposition was submitted when it was first proposed.  7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.  For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation of City Council actions and audio recordings are retained for those desiring more detail on particular agenda item discussions. These audio recordings provide an accurate and comprehensive backup of City Council deliberations and  citizen discussion.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  a. Receive a verbal report from Amador County Assessor Jim Rooney on real property  assessments for the City of. Jackson.  Amador County Assessor. Jim Rooney and Assistant Assessor. Jeff Himmelmann presented a PowerPoint presentation on real property assessments in. Jackson. The presentation and  handouts are available on the city website with Council Agendas.  *Mayor McLean advised he and Jim Rooney will be MCing the Top Cop Fundraiser event on August 24, 2024 and there are still a few openings for additional interested officers to compete. Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received no comments.  Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.  b. Public Hearing  Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.  Resolution No. 2024-17 Approving and Confirming the Report of Delinquent Utilities Charges and Requesting Amador County to Collect such Charges on the Tax Roll Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received no comments.  Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.  Mayor requests a motion.  Motion to approve. Resolution No. 2024-17Approving and Confirming the Report of Delinquent Utilities Charges and Requesting Amador County to Collects such Charges on the Tax Roll on August 12, 2024, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Councilmember Gonsalves, and carried by a 4 to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None  Mayor McLean closed the public hearing. Mayor McLean opened the public hearing.  Resolution No. 2024-22 Approving and Confirming the Report of] Delinquent Abatement Fees and Requesting Amador County to Collect such Charges on the Tax Roll Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received no comments.  Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.  Mayor requests ai motion.  Motion to approve. Resolution No. 2024-22. Approving and Confirming the Report of Delinquent. Abatement. Fees and Requesting Amador County to Collects such Charges on the    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Tax Roll on August 12, 2024, as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsaives, seconded  by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a 41 to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None  Mayor McLean closed the public hearing.  C. Receive, discuss and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City'sr response to homeless issues [Homeless Outreach Coordinator, Christine Platt advised the shower program is still going well and expressed gratitude to PW Supt Wilder for his assistance and picking up some collected trash at the program. The summer isab busier time ofy year for the showers. There is a lot of unknown regarding the Grants Pass Supreme Court decision. Fortunately, Jackson does not really have camping in our public parks. Mayor McLean inquired if people camp at the Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park. Platt advised there are people using that area in the daytime in their vehicles but JPD patrols the area well and there isr no overnight camping. The gates and bathrooms are locked at night and JPD keeps people CM Stimpson asked PW Supt Wilderi ifhe has heard from Cindy regarding getting additional water at the dog park. Wilder advised he has not heard from her recently but she has emailed about adding some dog agility items she bought to the park, btu he did not hear back from her. d. Receive information and provide direction on engaging a consultant to review the proposed  Christine Platt).  moving along from the public spaces.  There is dog water at the park though no swimming holes/anything. transfer of Aces Waste Services, Inc.' 's solid waste franchise.  City Manager Carl Simpson advised our current agreement with Aces has a provision providing an opportunity tol have a third-party consultant (paid for by Aces) evaluate and ensure the service delivery will remain consistent under Republic Services. The Molinelli family has provided  excellent service to the City of Jackson over the years. need for them to incur this extra expense.  CM Gonsalves stated the Molinelli's are very thorough with the legal agreements and does not seea Paul Molinelli, Jr. (Aces Waste Services) - Stated his preference for Council not to engagea a consultant to review the proposed transfer of Aces Waste Services, Inc.' 's solid waste franchise as they do not wish toi incur the additional expense and advised that hei is remaining on staff under Republic Services, overseeing that. Jackson does not have any decrease in level ofs service. City staff, manager and attorney are capable of reviewing the agreement and Republic would likely be willing to participate in a meeting to discuss any questions. Paul advised Republic Services will  hold up the contract with the existing services.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  VM Simmons stated he is okay with taking Paul Molinelli's word for the services remaining City Attorney Josh Nelson advised that he recommended City Manager Carl Simpson to engage a consultant. While the Molinelli family has been great to the City, Republic Services is large corporate multi-state/muli-mationa. solid waste company and there is some value tol having a consultant. There are companies who assist public agencies with reviewing these types of transactions that look through operational and financial issues to make sure there will not be a change. There has also been a fair amount of change recently in the regulatory structure surrounding solid waste, such as Senate Bill 1383. While Jackson is currently exempt from the mandatory food waste collection services, that exemption is time limited and the state may or may not continue to renew that exemption. Other agencies transitioning under SB 1383 pay higher solid waste rates because it costs more to process materials under those rules. City Manager Simpson is authorizing the contract to move forward and felt it appropriate to seek Council input on requiring a consultant. CM Gonsalves stated the SB 1383 requirements would have to be met regardless of who owns the business. Paul Molinelli Jr. advised Republic Services cannot simply double prices as there is a process in the contract that they will have to follow the same as. Aces would. He assures they will  consistent without a consultant reviewing.  This will be Council's discretion.  provide continued good service. Mayor requests ai motion.  Motion to moveforward with the transfer ofAces Waste Services, Inc. 'ss solid waste franchise to. Republic Services waving the City' 's right to hire a consultant to review the transfer, Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded. by Councilmember Stimpson, and  carried by a 4t0 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None Inc./Contract City Engineer).  e. Engineer's report and discussion on the Mattley Hillside Repair project [Matt Ospital, WGA, Contract Engineer Matt Ospital (WGA, Inc.) presented ideas for the Mattley Hillside Repair Project as recommended by al larger design building firm for aj permanent solution and they recommend a soil nail wall (see more details in the CC packet. MEMO). This idea may fit the gold rush feel, though iti isa a little more expensive. There should be enough money in the SB1 fund by spring to cover this project and hire a firm such as the one he contacted to geti it done all Mayor McLean inquired ift the repair is only along the slide area. Ospital confirmed and recommended they separately also put an AC berm style dyke up above this section to keep the drainage from running over the hillside. CM Stimpson inquired about whether core samples were taken and Ospital advised they have not and more investigation could be done. Mayor McLean requested to see some oft the additional suggestions for the remainder oft the hillside as  at once.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  well in case they can come up with the money to complete the whole hiliside. PW Supt Wilder advised they are still waiting a few more months for additional SB1 money. just to complete the structural section, which puts the project into Spring 2025. VM Simmons added that is a lot of  money for such a small section. Mayor McLean asked for public comments.  Jim Laughton (Jackson resident) - Agreed it was expensive for a small section and stated this hillside is a focal point as you come into town. Itl looks great at the bottom but he would like to see more options to complete the whole hillside. VM Simmons added it could be roughed in with the Gunite look initially and revisited later in multiple phases for aesthetics. Mr. Laughton provided additional comments unrelated to this item on the Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park- expressed gratitude to. JPD Chiefand officers for moving people out oft the parks. However, the amount of cars at Kennedy Tailing Wheels park is a deterrent to tourists Council direction to staffis to bring the item back for discussion once additional options are researched along with pricing to possibly address the entire hillside in addition to the structural Engineer's recommendation and discussion for the intersection of Schober & Perry - proposed Contract Engineer Matt Ospital (WGA, Inc.)recommended keeping the traffic going uphill on Schober free flowing and install stop controls at the two side streets. PW Supt Wilder advised  repaired area.  striping [Matt Ospital, WGA, Inc./Contract City Engineer).  his team is currently repainting lines and can get right on it. Mayor McLean asked for public comments.  Anthony Stark (Jackson resident) - Agreed with gne'srecommerndation and inquired on a PW Supt Wilder advised he would like to address the painting and stop sign installation within the next week or two as his crew is currently in process of repainting lines around town. City Attorney Nelson advised Council can request ai motion via Resolution to add this intersection to the list of stop intersections under Jackson Municipal Code section 10.4.04. Motion requesting a Resolution to add this intersection to the list of stop intersections designated in Jackson Municipal Code section 10.04.010 pursuant to section 10.4.040, Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried  timeline.  by a 4t0 01 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  - First Reading of Ordinance No. 730 amending City of. Jackson Municipal Code Section 8.16.010 of Chapter 8.16ofTitle 81 to Establish al Maximum Weed Height Outside ofFire Season. [Possible action- waive 1", reading and direct to proceed with 2nd, reading] City Manager Carl Simpson advised iti is best practice related to establish ai nuisance weeds height to mitigate blight, which also has an impact on property values. It also provides city staff  the ability to get aj jump on fire season earlier in the year. Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.  CM Gonsalves inquired about how this ordinance ties back to the weed abatement municipal Deputy City Clerk Carleen Kirkpatrick informed Council that once: fire season begins; code will use the weed abatement ordinance 8.12. This change allows code to begin enforcing high weeds under 8.161 nuisance code and transition back to 8.12ifthe property remains in violation once fire season begins. Otherwise, the defined nuisance weed height of1 12" allows code to enforce CM Gonsalves inquired ifthe City can recoup costs for abating properties through the County tax roll ifthe City covers the cost. Kirkpatrick advised an abatement would not necessarily abate ap property for high weeds under 8.16 nuisance code until it transitions to 8.12 during fire season, and only after every other effort to contact property owners to complete the work on1 their own has been exhausted. Then ifthe City does end up completing an abatement and the property  code 8.12.  blight in neighborhoods outside of fire season.  owner does not pay,it would get added to the tax roll the following year. Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.  Mayor requests ai motion.  Motion to waive thej first reading ofOrdinance. No. 730 amending City ofJackson Municipal Code Section 8.16.010 of Chapter 8.16 of Title 8 to Establish a Maximum Weed Height Outside of Fire Season (Ordinance. No. 730), dated August 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Gonsalves, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and carried  by a4to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None  h. Consideration ofbids and possible award of service contract for the Scout Hut A/C Project. Contract Engineer Matt Ospital/WGA presented the two bid submissions received today from  Mann' s Heating & Air Con and JAW Heating & Air, Inc.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Contractor Mann's Heating & Air Con JAW Heating & Air, Inc.  Bid Amount $18,600.00 $36,883.50  Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.  VM Simmons inquired when the awarded contractor can begin work on the project. PW Supt Wilder said that both contractors advised they would need a couple of days to order the equipment and three to four days for installation. Once awarded, the project could be complete  by mid to late next week. Mayor requests a motion.  Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.  Motion to award the service contract for the Scout Hut A/C Project to Mann' 's Heating & Air Cond at the bid amount of $18,600.00 through adoption of Resolution No. 2024-26, dated. August 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice  Mayor. Simmons and carried by a 4t0 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None  Consideration and possible adoption of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital  Improvement Budget by reference:  Adoption of] Resolution No. 2024-19 Setting a Tax Related Appropriation Limit in Compliance with Article XIIIB oft the Constitution oft the State ofCalifornia for Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-20 Approving the City Operation Budget and Adoption ofl Resolution No. 2024-21 Authorizing Full-Time Positions in the City Service Effective July 1, 2024, in Accordance with the Operating Budget for the (Budget message includes Council Strategic Goals & Objectives, FY23/24 In Review/Team. Accomplishments; FY. 24/25 Budget Sheets: summary, CIP details,  Fiscal Year 2024-25  City Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25  2024-25 Fiscal Year  expenditures byf fund).  Councimember Stimpson stated he and Vice Mayor Simmons are on the Finance Committee and have City Manager Carl Simpson provided a briefs summary oft the budget. Overall, the City isi in pretty good shape and very much status quo compared tol last year with moderate gains in property tax, sales tax seems to be on par, and nothing significant as far as increases go. Challenges include increases in liability insurance, inflation, labor costs, etc. Building remains flat with permits relatively flat, water  already reviewed these items.    August 12, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  and sewer seem to be doing fairly well with some needs related to the wastewater treatment plant, a couple new roofs needed, and an AC installation. Measure M isl holding steady, which funds our fire personnel. Thej pool does not receive much cost recovery for operational costs, but there are some ideas for fundraising to try to bridge that gap, such as the. July 4 "Floating Under the Stars" event. Team Jackson has done a great job leveraging the grants, with several spent down to either completion or1 they are very low at this point, and staffi remains committed to seeking additional grants to augment the operation oft the City as we move forward. Looking at the City's list ofaccomplishments this year, there was a lot that was done, and he expressed happiness to be part oft this dedicated team. Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion and received: none.  Mayor McLean asked for public comments.  Debby Collins (Jackson resident, Cemetery Committee Chairperson)- Stated $5k was approved for the Cemetery Committee, they have received half and requested the remaining $2500 be provided to fund VM Simmons advised those funds are expected to be released to the Amador Community Foundation. Collins advised they take a percentage and she would prefer the funds be released directly to the City Manager Simpson advised they will work out the details of the most effective way to transfer the City Manager Simpson offered a special thanks to Finance Manager Dalacie Blankenship for her work on the budget this year. She did an outstanding job supporting him as ai new City Manager here.  their projects.  committee but does not want to speak for the Planning Commissioner.  funds.  Mayor requests ai motion.  Motion to adopt Fiscal Year 2024-25 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Budget through adoption of Resolution No. 's 2024-19, 2024-20, and 2024-21 on August 12, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice Mayor Simmons, and  carried by a 4to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Gonsalves, Stimpson  NOES: None ABSENT: Godde ABSTAIN: None  8. REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNMENT.  Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m. to 6:30p.m. on August 26, 2024.  ATTEST:  8/26/24 Date Approved  Johp Georgette, *ie