AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, June 18, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL, - Brown, Knox, Brusatori, Vasquez, present, Swift absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Knox moved, Vasquez 2nd, approved
4. CONSENT AGENDA – Vasquez moved, 2nd by Brown, approved, with
Brusatori abstaining as to May minutes.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution # 495 - RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AMADOR CITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLABLES REMOVAL SERVICES. Vasquez moved, 2nd by Brown, approved
B. Commence negotiations for solid waste and recyclables removal services contract and franchise agreement. – Knox moved, Brown 2nd to authorize Mayor Brusatori and Councilman Vasquez to enter negotiations with waste removal contractors, with finalization of negotiations on July 9 and award of contract on July 16, 2009, motion approved.
C. Amador Disposal Contract – Proposed Rate Increase - Knox moved to continue with Waste Connections rate increase pending negotiations, 2nd by Brown, approved.
D. Paving for God’s Hill Road spur – Discussion only – Will ask for input from Roark Weber
E. Office of Emergency Services – Nuisance Abatement (Weeds) Vasquez moved, 2nd by Knox to authorize Vasquez to meet with representative of Fire Department to identify property, suggest remedy and then contact owner to remedy situation, motion approved.
F. ACRA – Annual Update and Membership Contribution, JPA Language Change – Vasquez moved, 2nd by Knox to continue annual contribution of $5.00 per person, approved.
G. Big Wheel Extravaganza – September 12, Advertising/Update – Committee will be looking for sponsors.
7. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing - No response as yet from Sutter Creek.
8. Committee Reports – H1N1, weed abatement discussed at OES meeting, bus to Kirkwood operating at a loss.
9. Clerk’s Report

Vasquez moved, Knox 2nd to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.

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AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, May 21, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL, Vasquez, Brown, Knox present, Brusatori and Swift absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Vasquez moved, 2nd by Brown, carried
4. CONSENT AGENDA – Moved by Brown, 2nd by Vasquez, approved
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – Councilman Vasquez discussed the fire hazard created by overgrown weeds on parcels within the city and the notification to residents of need for abatement; also possibility of help from the city for residents unable to abate hazard themselves. To be on June agenda.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Amador Disposal – Approval of Contract – Lacey, Vasquez and Amador Disposal scheduled to meet May 27, to be placed on June agenda
B. Bridge Replacement Community Meeting Up date
C. Big Wheel Extravaganza –September 12, Advertising – Recommendation to place on Craig’s List
D. Additional Stop Signs in downtown area before bridge is replaced – to be placed on future agenda
E. Report on meeting with ADA Consultant.
7. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing – No response from Sutter Creek as yet
8. Proposal from Ken McDonnell to build new storage shed/workshop – no action. Council would like plans and cost estimate.
9. Committee Reports – ACRA is looking at “hard funding”, Regional Agency reviewed many bills proposed by State legislature relative to recycling and waste stream reduction, OES concerned about possibility of school closure due to communicable diseases such as Swine Flu.
10. Clerk’s Report

Vasquez moved, 2nd by Brown to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. Carried.

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AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, April 16, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER –
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL – Brown, Knox, Vasquez, Swift, Brusatori present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – Moved by Swift, 2nd by Brown, approved
4 . CONSENT AGENDA – Swift moved, Brown 2nd to approve consent agenda. Motion carried with Knox abstaining as to minutes.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - None
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Amador Disposal – Vasquez and Lacey have met with Amador Disposal Approval of Contract to be on May agenda.
B. Bridge Replacement Community Meeting to discuss Aesthetics, Temporary
Parking, Signage, Lights – By consensus, meeting to be April 30 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Flyers will be posted.
C. Big Wheel Extravaganza – September 12 set for date of event. Flyer created by Jaimie Dickerson of ACRA was approved.
D. ACRA – JPA language change – No action – to be removed from May agenda.
E. ACRA – Highway 49 Bypass Run through Amador City – Discussion only
F. Expansion of Amador City Sphere of Influence – Discussion only
G. Request from Mine House for Change of Use regarding sewer fees – Brusatori and Vasquez stepped down due to perceived conflict of interest. Knox assumed chair of meeting. Swift moved to grant request from Mendys to change use from commercial to multi family residential, 2nd by Brown, motion carried.
7. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing – Second letter to be sent to Sutter Creek 60 days from first letter outlining findings of Councilman Knox and requesting adjustment.
8. Volunteer for ADA meeting with City Planner and Consultant – Brusatori and Swift to meet with consultant on May 8 to discuss ADA issues for Amador City.
9. Committee Reports – Budget; ACRA; ARSA; DESIGN REVIEW; SOLID WASTE REGIONAL AGENCY; LOCAL TASK FORCE
10. Clerk’s Report

Vasquez moved, Knox 2nd to adjourn meeting at 8:00 p.m. Carried.

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AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, March 19, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL, - Brusatori, Swift, Brown, Vasquez present, Knox absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Vasquez moved, 2nd by Swift, motion approved
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Request for sewer hook on residence in Bunker Hill. Applicant referred to LAFCO
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Bridge - Dokken Engineering/Weber-Ghio
1. Cast in place bridge
2. Preferred staging plan
Vasquez moved, 2nd by Brown to close public comment, motion carried. Swift moved, 2nd by Vasquez to follow recommendation of City Engineer to pursue design of cast-in-place bridge, with addition of extra conduits. Motion carried. Vasquez moved, 2nd by Swift to accept staging plan with by-pass along Keystone Alley and across Creek, as recommended by Engineer. Motion carried
B. ADA – Weber-Ghio – Swift moved, 2nd by Vasquez to enter into a contract with Kim Blackseth to study ADA requirements as they relate to Amador City, and make recommendations. Motion carried
C. ACRA – Language Change of JPA – Vasquez moved, 2nd by Brown to place on April agenda. Motion carried
D. ACRA – Maintenance Contract – No action
E. Amador Disposal – Vasquez and Lacey to meet with Amador Disposal to review contract.
F. Big Wheel Race – Discussion only
7. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing
8. Committee Reports – Budget; ACRA; ARSA; DESIGN REVIEW; SOLID WASTE REGIONAL AGENCY; LOCAL TASK FORCE
9. Clerk’s Report

Swift moved, 2nd by Vasquez to adjourn at 9:20 p.m. Motion carried.

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AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, February 19, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL – Swift, Vasquez, Knox, Brown, Brusatori present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA – Moved by Swift, 2nd by Knox, approved
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. ACTC – Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Approval Report
Resolution #494 Approving Fiscal 2007/08 Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Program Annual Report and Fiscal Year 2008/09 Recommendations for Programming and Expending Funds – Moved by Swift, 2nd by Vasquez, approved
B. ACTC – Amador County Transportation Commission Recommended Traffic
Impact Study Guidelines – Moved by Vasquez, 2nd by Knox to approve Guidelines – motion passed
C. ACRA – Language Change of JPA – Postponed to March
D. ACRA – Maintenance Contract – Postponed to March
E. ACRA – Big Wheel Race – Consensus of Council to go ahead with plans for race. Amador Disposal offered two porta potties for event.
F. Cross Street and West School Street – Moved by Vasquez, 2nd by Knox to replace “Slow for Children” sign on Cross Street with sign “Trucks Not Advised” or “No Trucks Ahead” - approved
G. Sign Review – Renaissance Ridge – Highway 49, Amador City – Knox moved, 2nd by Swift to approve Renaissance Ridge sign, motion passed.
H. Amador Disposal – Contract Questions and Answers; Review Study Results – Study non conclusive, pickup to remain same with exception of Green Waste which will be collected every other week. Existing contract can be extended. New clause to require timely response for requests for big boxes with delivery within days of request. Possibility of extra fall or spring pick up. Further discussion at March meeting.
I. Bridge – Possibility of two replacement schedules – a) both lanes simultaneously – 12 weeks; b) one lane at a time – 26 weeks. To be on March agenda
7. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing; Meter Calibration Inflow/Outflow; - Moved by Vasquez, 2nd by Swift to hire Cooper Controls to calibrate inflow/outflow meters two time a year, motion passed. Mayor Brusatori will address issue of hiring someone to visually inspect line on a scheduled basis.
8. Committee Reports – Budget; ACRA; ARSA; DESIGN REVIEW; SOLID WASTE REGIONAL AGENCY; LOCAL TASK FORCE – OES – Amador County is one of four counties certified for emergency planning, fire considered to be greatest threat, consider fire drills for community. ARSA renewed lease with State of California, Air Resources Board about out of money
9. Clerk’s Report

Meeting adjourned.

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AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, January 15, 2009, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL – Brusatori, Vasquez, Knox present
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Knox moved, Vasquez 2nd to approve agenda, carried
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Knox moved, 2nd by Vasquez, approved
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Cross Street and West School Street – Discussion and possible action – Vasquez moved to spend money to purchase signs – motion died for lack of 2nd. Vasquez suggested “choking” intersection of Church and Cross Street with post and install a sign reading “No Trucks”. Knox moved, Vasquez 2nd to continue to next meeting and discuss Vasquez suggestion with Roark Weber, motion carried.
B. Appointment of two Council Members – Vasquez moved, 2nd by Knox to appoint John Swift to the City Council, motion carried. Knox moved, 2nd by Vasquez to appoint Michael Brown to the City Council, motion carried. John Swift and Michael were sworn in.
C. New contract with Amador Disposal – Guy Davis - No price increase, green waste pickup every other week, cluster pick up, 10 year extension with 2 five year options to renew. Service no sooner than 7:00 a.m., completed by 12:00 noon. Annual rate increase tied to Consumer Price Index and change in diesel fuel. Map of proposed cluster pick up locations and explanatory letter to be placed in post office for citizens to comment. Vasquez moved, 2nd by Knox to create letter and map. Motion carried.
7. Committee Assignments – See attached
8. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing – Issue of accounting method – referred to City Counsel Lacey.
9. Amador City Park Committee – State pulled funding.
10. Clerk’s Report

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.