City Council Meeting Monday, June 03, 2024 06:00 PM 33 Church Street, Sutter Creek, CA 95685

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Unless stated otherwise on the agenda, every item on the agenda is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), 15273, 15378, 15301, 15323 and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065.

1.Call to Order and Establish a Quorum for Regular Meeting

2.Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

3.Public Forum

At this time, the public is permitted to address the City Council on items not appearing on the agenda. Comments may not exceed 5 minutes.  In accordance with State Law, however, no action or discussion may take place on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.  The City Council may respond to statements made or questions asked or may request Staff to report back at a future meeting on the matter.  The exceptions under which the City Council may discuss and/or take action on items not appearing on the agenda are contained in Government Code §54954.2.  Public comment on any item listed below shall be limited to five minutes, unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor/Council.

4.City Manager’s Report

This section is an opportunity to provide Council members with a brief status update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

5.Presentations

1. A.Fuel Break Overview by Steve Cannon, Foothill Resource Management

• Item 5A -fuel break proposal.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Item 5A2 -1 to 1100 topo map.pdf (0.22 MB)
• Item 5A3 -1 to 2000 topo map.pdf (0.28 MB)

6.Approval of Minutes

1. A.City Council Minutes of May 20, 2024

   Recommendation: By motion approve minutes as presented.

• Item 6A - 5-20-24 City Council Meeting Minutes.pdf (0.04 MB)

7.Consent Agenda

Items listed on the consent agenda are considered routine and shall be enacted in one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion at the request of Council or the Public.

1. A.Adopt Resolution 23-24-*  Calling for an election, requesting consolidation of its general municipal elections with the statewide presidential general election, filing a notice of election with the registrar of voters, submitting an incumbent list and terms of office, requiring that a candidate’s statements be paid by the candidate, certifying the jurisdictions boundary map, determining a coin toss as the tie breaking method, authorizing Amador county elections department to conduct the election and canvass the returns, and expressing intent to reimburse Amador County fort the actual costs of the election.

• Item 7B -Resolution Calling for an election, requesting consolidation of its general municipal elections with the statewide presidential general election, filing a notice of election.pdf (0.02 MB)

8.Ordinances and Public Hearing 

1. A.Public Hearing to consider increase in rates for sewer service
   1.                Consider whether a majority protest exists as to the above rate increases per Proposition 218.  The City has sent hearing notices to 1475 parcels.  A majority protest would exist if 738 ratepayers submit written protests to the proposed rate increase.  Only one written protest may be filed per parcel.  (Gov. Code, § 53755(b).)  
   If a majority protest is successful, the Council may not approve the proposed rate adjustments.  Conversely, if no majority protest exists, the adjustments may be approved.
   2.                If no majority protest exists, consider whether to approve the requested rate increase.  
   3.                Adopt Resolution 23-24-* approving sewer service rate increase pursuant to Proposition 218.

• Item 8A -Staff Report re 2024 Sewer Rates Increases and Proposition 218 Process.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Item 8A2 -Resolution Approving 2024 Sewer Rate Increases per Proposition 218.pdf (0.02 MB)

9.Administrative Agenda

1. A.Eureka Road Overlay Project
   Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 23-24-* Awarding the construction contract for the Eureka Road overlay project.

• 3054 Eureka Road Rehabilitation_Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Item 9A2 -Resolution Award of Bid_2024-05-20.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Eureka Road_Bid Tabulation_2024-05-08.pdf (0.09 MB)

2. B.Oro Madre Way Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project
   Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 23-24-* Awarding the construction contract for the Oro Madre Way Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project to the low bidder for the Base Bid and Additive Alternative #1.

• Oro Madre Way - Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Resolution Award of Bid Oro Madre.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Oro Madre Way_Bid Tabulation_2024-05-15.pdf (0.08 MB)

3. C.Adopt Resolution 23-24-* Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Real Property Donation Agreement conveying 18.3 acres of real property to the City of Suter Creek (APN’s 018-020-031 and 018-020-032).

• Staff Report - Real Property Donation Agreement.pdf (0.40 MB)
• Resolution - Donation Agreement.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Real Property Donation Agreement for Acquisition of Sewer Property.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Appraisal Res Land Hwy 49 @ Sutter Ione Rd.pdf (2.75 MB)

4. D.Proposed support letter for Amador City fuel break - for discussion and staff direction.

• Staff Report proposed fire break.pdf (0.28 MB)
• Proposed Letter of Support.pdf (0.10 MB)

5. E.Submission of a Notice of Exemption for the lake or streambed alteration permit for the creek clearing project.

• Staff Report - NOE for Creek Cleaning Permit.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Sutter_Creek_Channel_Maintenance_NOE.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Sutter Creek Cleaning Area.pdf (13.82 MB)

10.Mayor and Council Member Reports

This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present updates on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.

11.City Attorney’s Report

This section provides an opportunity for the City Attorney to report on any activities or upcoming legislation of importance to the City. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

12.Future Agenda Items

This section provides an opportunity for Council members to request items to be added to the agenda in the future with a majority Council vote.

13.Information and Correspondence

14.Closed Session

1. A.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION 
   (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code Section 54956.9)
   SEIU Local 1021 v. City of Sutter Creek, Pub. Emp. Rel. Bd. 
   Case No. SA-CE-1244-M

2. B.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
   Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
   Agency Negotiator: Tom DuBois, City Manager 
   Employee Organizations: Sutter Creek POA

15.Report from Closed Session

16.Adjournment

The next scheduled meeting is June 24th.