CITYOF  CITY OF. JACKSON City Council Meeting Minutes October 14, 2024  JACKSON CALIFORNIA Mayor and Council Members Steve McLean, Mayor Chad Simmons, Vice Mayor Bob Stimpson, Council Member Max Godde, Council Member Connie Gonsalves, Council Member  John Georgette, City Clerk Josh Nelson, City Attorney Staff Members: Carl P. Simpson, City Manager Bree Wilder, Public Works Superintendent Ryan Pidgeon, Fire Chief Dale Fishback, Deputy Fire Chief 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.  Introduction and swearing in ofnew Fire Chief: Ryan Pidgeon.  Deputy Fire ChiefDale Fishback and the. Jackson Fire Department were present to witness the swearing  in of the new Fire Chief. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA.  Motion to approve the City Council. Agenda dated October 14, 2024, as presented with moving item 7C to 7A on discussion calendar. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded. by  Councilmember Stimpson, and carried by a. 3 to 0 vote: AYES: McLean, Simmons, Stimpson NOES: None ABSENT: Godde, Gonsalves ABSTAIN: None  3. PUBLIC MATTERS NOTONTHE AGENDA.  Discussion items only, no action will be taken. Any person may address the Council at this time on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Please note - there is a three (3) minute limit.    October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Thornton Consolo - Requested tol know the end time for the Jackson Elementary Fall Festival that will close off part ofCourt Street on 10/25/24, listed on the Consent Calendar. Mayor McLean advised the end time for the festival is at' 7PM, as listed on the application and Police ChiefMynderup'si memo.  4. CONSENT CALENDAR.  Items listed on the consent calendar are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any  item may be removed for discussion at the request ofa Council Member. a. Approval of September 23, 2024 meeting minutes. b. Approval of Expenditure Report in the amount of$149,854.15. - Approval of September 2024 Payroll Expenditure Report in the amount of $413,329.80. d. Approval of Unaudited Treasurer's Report for. June 2024. - Approval ofTreasurer's Report for. July 2024 and August 2024. Receive. Jackson Building Department for Monthly Report for September 2024. Receive. Jackson Fire Department Monthly Report for September 2024. n. Receive Jackson Police Department Monthly Report for September 2024. Approval of Special Event Permit Application - Jackson Elementary Fall Festival on Resolution No. 2024-34 Approving Parcel Map 2927 for Boundary Line. Adjustment of APN 020-060-040-000 for the Michael & Barbara Donatelli Family Trust and APN 020- k. Resolution No. 2024-35 Approving the First Amendment to Solid Waste Franchise Transfer Agreement, Aces Waste Management to Delta Container. AMENDED Resolution No. 2023-26 Setting a' Tax Related Appropriation Limit in Compliance with Article XIIIB ofthe Constitution oft the State of California for Fiscal m. AMENDED Resolution No. 2024-19 Setting a' Tax Related Appropriation Limiti in Compliance with Article XIIIB ofthe Constitution oft the State ofCalifornia for Fiscal n. Approval ofLicense Agreement with Amador County Recreation Agency (ACRA): for 0. Resolution No. 2024-36 Awarding the Construction Contract for the Elizabeth Street p. Approval of Special Event Permit Application - American Legion Post 108 Veterans' q. Approval ofaward to Mann's Heating & Air Conditioning to replace HVAC unit at the  October 25, 2024 [JUSTAP, Rachelle Zimmer). 020-040-501 for City ofJackson.  Year 2023-24. Year 2024-25. use oft the Scout Hut.  Sewer Project to Express Sewer & Drain, Inc. Day Parade on November 11, 2024. Wastewater Treatment Plant.  Motion to approve the Consent Calendar dated October. 14, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded. by Vice Mayor Simmons, and carried by a. 3t0 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Stimpson NOES: None ABSENT: Godde, Gonsalves ABSTAIN: None    October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS. expected tol bet taken by the Council.  This section ist to provide staff an opportunity to present oral status reports on issues. No legal action is Public Works Superintendent, Bree Wilder - The sewer bid approved for Elizabeth Street will also take care ofanotheri issue ina a backyard on Gordon Place. Provided an update on the sewer spill on Broadway on 10/2/24, which was 100% contained, and thanked Fire Chief] Pidgeon and the Fire Department for their assistance. Mr. Clean Binz recently cleaned up and pressure washed along Main Street and at City Hall. Provided an update on the LSL inventory through EPA for lead sampling. He thanked Assistant PW Supt Trevor Hoaas and PW Foreman Todd Sweet for their work on this project. Lead and Copper sampling came back good with no issues. The Sutter Street project completion has *Paul Molinelli Jr. & Sr. from Aces Waste Services introduced Kelly Johanson from Republic Services/Delta Container. They thanked Council and City Staff for 26 years serving the City ofJ Jackson. Kelly Johanson/General Manager for Republic Services advised hel lives in the Stockton area and is Fire Chief, Ryan Pidgeon - There were 178 calls for service this past month, 61% medical responses. The crews conducted numerous in-house training events. Provided a repair status on fire engines- 6320 has another radiator issue, 6332 out ofservice briefly for minor repairs, and researched options to refurbish engines 6332 and 6333, which could extend their lives another 10-15 years. Hosted 75 elementary school students at Station 131 teaching fire safety (i.e.. stop/drop/roll, smoke detector safety). Taught bus fire safety (i.e.. evacuation in a smoke-filled environment, fire extinguisher) at Amador Transit today. Since his start on October 1, 2024, they have responded to some significant calls  been extended again to 10/21/24.  available to assist moving forward.  including the structure fire in Sutter Creek at the Sutter Greek restaurant.  Police Chief, Chris Mynderup - Absent. City Attorney, Josh Nelson - No report. process for hiring Fire Chief Ryan Pidgeon.  City Manager, Carl P. Simpson - Thanked Fire ChiefDale Fishback and his team in the selection  6. COUNCIL REPORTS.  This section is to provide Council members an opportunity toj present reports on their activities and to  request item be placed on future agendas. Councilmember Gonsalves - Absent. Councilmember Godde - Absent.  Councilmember Stimpson - Upcoming meeting with the Air District. Announced he is moving outside  ofcity limits and will be stepping down from Council at the end ofOctober 2024.    October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Vice Mayor Simmons - Attended pancake breakfast at the fire station, and then assisted Keeping Jackson Beautiful with some weed abatement north of Rollingwood Estates. Presented at the Businessperson oft the Year award for Ron & Marie Regan. Attended the Purple Tie Gala over the Mayor McLean - Attended Chamber ofCommerce mixer at the Amador Flower Farm, Archway Project kick-offmeeting and they will be presenting to Council sometime soon. Attended ACTC/ATC meeting, a Chamber of Commerce meeting, and Beatification Committee meeting. Has been representing the Native Sons ofthe Golden West all over the state, and recently presented a check for $70k to the  weekend.  Children's Hospital to support treatment for children born with cleft pallet.  7. DISCUSSION CALENDAR.  For the record: Action minutes provide the necessary documentation ofCity 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 ofCity Council deliberations and a. Receive, Engineer's update and discuss the Mattley Hillside Repair Project, the use ofSB1 funds, and possibly direct stafft to solicit a design built geotechnical firm to make the necessary repairs toi thel hillside. [Matt Ospital, Contract Engineer/WGA -MOVED FROM: ITEM 7C- Matt Ospital/WGA introduced Daniel Vieira/Chief) Engineering Geologist from Access Limited Construction to present some additional options for repairing the Mattley Hillside.  citizen discussion.  Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.  Mayor McLean inquired about plans for the areas to thel North and South oft the repair site and whether the $562k covers these areas. Mr. Vieira advised the bid was for the repair site area only (approx. 2700 sq. ft. and nearby identified failure area supporting the primary stabilization ofthe slope internally with soil nails to prevent deeper slides that could take out the road and a finished option of shotcrete providing sufficient protection to erosion, with a rough gun finish/similar to a popcorn ceiling texture. For ai more pleasing visual aesthetic, an additional two layers can be added (optional) to the shotcrete Councilmember Stimpson asked the length oft the soil nails and Mr. Vieira advised they are hollow bar soil nails 20 feet in length and additional details regarding how this supports the structural integrity. Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about plans for drainage near the South side ofthe repair site where there is additional vegetation sO it does not undermine the repairs made. PW Supt Wilder advised there isa drain at this location and the berm will be built up more at the top. VM Simmons discussed additional (Additional details including repair plans and costs are included within memo in the agenda packet for  surface and sculpt and stain it to an architectural finish.  vegetation options that may be considered.  this item.)    October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Matt Ospital advised city staffis is seeking direction from Council on how they would like to move Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received one question (could not make out who made the comment from the recording) regarding whether the improved visual aesthetics are being approved at this time and Vice) Mayor Simmons advised only the structural portion will be included at this time. Motion to approve, posting of an RFP for the Mattley. Hillside repair project, dated October 14, 2024 as presented. Moved by Councilmember Stimpson, seconded by Vice Mayor  forward on the project.  Mayor requests ai motion.  Simmons, and carried by a. 3 to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Stimpson NOES: None ABSENT: Godde, Gonsalves ABSTAIN: None  b. Receive, discuss, and provide direction regarding (verbal) report from the Homeless Outreach Coordinator regarding the City'sresponse tol homeless issues. [Christine Platt] Christine stated two people were moved into permanent housing, due toj joint efforts between Adult Protective Services, VA and Social Services. Showers are still running, with assistance from Jim (present in the audience). Asst Homeless Outreach Coordinator Brittney Pettinichio has accepted another. job and will stay on to assist on an on-call basis for the time being as they decide whether to  replace her part-time position.  Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion.  Vice Mayor Simmons inquired about the unhoused woman who was arrested for starting the fire at the property behind the Amador Hospital. Christine advised the woman isi in jail and she had multiple encounters with this individual prior to the fire and connected her with resources numerous times, there may be mental health issues. All the homeless individuals are on her radar in this community and she Mayor McLean inquired ifthis individual is in our jail. Christine advised those who are arrested go to jail within the jurisdiction where they are arrested rather than where they lived prior to showing up here. Vicel Mayor Simmons inquired whether individuals using the: showers are utilizing the resources and help offered in return for using the showers. Christine advised the showers are not dependent on any person's willingness to take advantage ofresources or not but are there to fulfill al basic need to clean themselves. While there may be service resistant individuals in our community, there is not sufficient housing to address their homelessness. They make every effort to remove as many barriers that prevent them from moving forward, such as obtaining identification, getting to court, connecting with benefits  continues to utilize the resources available to her to work with these folks.  such as social security or Medicare for which they are qualified. Mayor McLean asked for public comments and received none.    October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  Discuss and provide direction on the Economic Development Committee's: 2024 Christmas Decorating competitions and possible request for TOT funds. [Erika Simmons & Wayne  Garibaldi, EDC members]  Resolution No. 2024-32 Establishing a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Sponsored by Local Non-Profit Agencies & Providing for the Donation ofDecorated' Trees to Families in Need. Resolution No. 2024-33 Establishing a Christmas Lights Decoration Contest and Providing for the Rules and Procedures Thereof. Flyer, entry form and sample interactive lights map.  Erika Simmons and Wayne Garibaldi introduced the two competitions presented by the Economic Development Committee to boost holiday spirits in Jackson, requested access to post on the City's Facebook page, and requested financial support of $500 ofTOT funds to support marketing oft the contests. Wayne thanked Erika Simmons and Carleen Kirkpatrick for all their (Details about both competitions are included in the Council, packet) forreview.)  support inj preparation for these contests.  Mayor McLean opened the item for council discussion. Councilmember Stimpson advised they could do al little better than $500 to support these competitions. Council discussed and agreed to leave the funds  at discretion of City Manager Carl Simpson.  Mayor McLcan asked for public comments and received none.  City Attorney Josh Nelson requested Council to consider one change Resolution No. 2024-33 on the third page, to include "except as required by law" to read as follows: "Personal information such as names and contact information will not be shared publicly, except as required by law".  Mayor requests a motion.  Motion to approve Resolution No. 2024-32. Establishing a Christmas Tree Decorating Contest Sponsored by Local Non-Profit. Agencies & Providing. for the Donation of Decorated Trees to Families in Need, and Resolution No. 2024-33 Establishing a Christmas Lights Decoration Contest and Providing. for the Rules and Procedures Thereof (as amended by City Attorney. Nelson), and granting access to. Erika Simmons to access and post about these competitions on the City Facebook page, dated October 14, 2024 as presented. Moved by Vice Mayor Simmons, seconded by Councilmember Stimpson, and  carried by a3to 0 vote:  AYES: McLean, Simmons, Stimpson NOES: None ABSENT: Godde, Gonsalves ABSTAIN: None    October 14, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes  d. Discussion on the regular City Council meeting time.  [Tabledfora,future meeting with all Council members present.]  8. REGULAR: MEETING ADJOURNMENT.  Mayor McLean adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on October 28, 2024.  ATTEST: John  lo/78/24 Date Approved'  CipyCierk  agtt