AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY December 18, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of November 20, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. Audit Report – Cathy Castillo
7. PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution #492 – Authorizing expenditure of funds for Bridge – Possible Action
Resolution #493 - Mine House Lot Split – Possible Action
8. OATH OF OFFICE FOR Aaron Brusatori, Mike Vasquez and Janet Spencer
9. ELECTION OF MAYOR
10. SIGN REVIEW
Michael McEnroe – Attorney at Law – Amador Hotel
11. Street Issues
A. Presentation by Dokken Engineering regarding bridge replacement
B. Security at Gateway
C. Street Improvement Project update for 2008-2009
D. Review of Traffic Report relative to Cross Street and West School Street
12. Agreement with Terry Coulter to continue as employee for continued wastewater treatment
13. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing
14. Amador City Park Committee
15. Clerk’s Report

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED AFTER MEETING

Copy to, Budrick, McEnroe, Forster

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY November 20, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of October 16, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. Amador Child Care Council – Presentation – Joyce Stone
7. PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution #492 – Authorizing expenditure of funds for Bridge
Resolution #493 - Mine House Lot Split – Discussion only
8. SIGN REVIEW
Chris Passaro – Gold Country Cash Registers – Discussion and approval
9. Amador Disposal – Jason Craft – Preliminary discussion for contract renewal of waste hauling within the City of Amador City.
10. General Plan – Seismic and Safety Element/Circulation Element – Discussion and posssible action
11. Street Issues
A. Traffic Issue
12. Finances
A. Budget 2008-2009
13. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing
14. Amador City Park Committee
15. Clerk’s Report

Copy to Amador Disposal, Budrick, Passaro

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY October 16, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of September 18, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
Resolution #492 – Authorizing expenditure of funds for Bridge
7. Home Occupation Permit for DeAnna Cavnar – 14387 Gods Hill – Therapeutic Massage
8. Amador Disposal – Jason Craft – Preliminary discussion for contract renewal of waste hauling within the City of Amador City.
9. General Plan – Seismic and Safety Element/Circulation Element – Discussion and posssible action
10 Street Issues
A. Traffic Issue
11. Finances
A. Budget 2008-2009
12. Culbert Park - Trespassing
13. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing
14. Amador City Park Committee
15. Clerk’s Report

Copy to Amador Disposal, DeAnna Cavnar, , Budrick

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY September 18, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of August 21, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. Design Review
A. Laughlin/Sage – Fleehart Street
B. Super – Water Street
8. General Plan – Seismic and Safety Element/Circulation Element
9. Street Issues
A. Prop 1B Street Work Bid award
B. Traffic Issue
C. Town Hall Meeting September 25 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
10. Finances
A. Budget 2008-2009
11. Sewer issues - Sutter Creek billing
12. Amador City Park Committee
13. Clerk’s Report

Copy to Sage/Laughlin, Super, Forster, Buddrick

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY August 21, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of July 17, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. General Plan – MaryBeth VanVoorhis – Weber,Ghio and Associates
A. County
B. City
8. An open discussion of future development on Fleehart Street
9. Street Traffic Issues
10. Highway Relinquishment Update
11. Finances
A. Budget 2008-2009
B. Audit
12. Advertising for bids for street work (Prop 1B) – Discussion and possible action
13. Sewer issues – A. Sutter Creek billing
14. Amador City Park Committee
15. Clerk’s Report

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY July 17, 2008, 7:00 P.M.
Discussion and possible action on all items

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of June 19, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. ACRA – Tracey Towner Yep – Funding
8. LAFCO – Municipal Services – R. Chamberlain
9. Proposal from Kirk and Karrie Lindsay for Pioneer Cemetery maintenance
10. Dangerous Traffic issue on E. School Street and Cross Street – Kirk Lindsay
11. Proposal from M & M Bookkeeping
12. Highway Relinquishment Update
13. Budget 2008-2009
14. Advertising for bids for street work (Prop 1B) – Discussion and possible action
15. Sewer issues – A. Sutter Creek billing
16. Amador City Park Committee
A. Park Design Bid
B. Park Maintenance - ACRA
17. Clerk’s Report

Noticed: Forster, M & M Tax and Bookkeeping, Lindsay

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY June 19, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of May 15, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5. Discussion and possible action relative to City Council vacancy.
6.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
7. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
RESOLUTION# 489 – Approving Boundary Line Adjustments
RESOLUTION#490 - Used Oil Block Grant
RESOLUTION#491 - Amend # 487 Calling for Special Election
8. Highway Relinquishment Update
9. Sign Review – Sign for merchants “around corner” – Lanza, Moore, etc.
Sign for CTA in Amador Hotel – Brusatori
10. Advertising for bids for street work (Prop 1B) – Discussion and possible action
11. Sewer issues – A. Sutter Creek billing
B. Maintenance issues
C. Mendy request to adjust sewer billing
12. Amador City Park Committee
A. Park Design Bid
B. Park Maintenance - ACRA
13. Clerk’s Report

Noticed: Forster

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY May 15, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of April 17, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
RESOLUTION# 488 – Approving Prop. 1B Local Street and Roads Funding Plan
7. Award bid for purchase and installation of sewer effluent pumps (Discussion and possible action)
A. Electrical upgrades to sewer plant (Discussion and possible action)
8. Highway Relinquishment Update
9. Amador City Park Committee
10. Clerk’s Report

Noticed: Forster

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AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY April 17, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
    APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of March 20, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5 .PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
RESOLUTION# 487 – Setting date for Special Election to be on August 26,2008,
7. Sign Review Committee – Cari Lyn Photography – Discussion and possible action
8. Clean Up Day – May 17, 2008
9. Amador City Park Committee
10. Clerk’s Report

Noticed: Forster, Cari Lyn

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY March 20, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of February 21, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5.PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing – None
7. Committee Appointments
8. Sewer Plant – Purchase of New Pumps – Discussion and possible action
9. California Prop. 1B Project - Discussion
10. Amador City Park Committee
11. Clerk’s Report

Noticed: Forster

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, February 21, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of January 17, 2008
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
7. GOLDPAN – Dan Schutz – Discussion of membership in ACT and SCPC and problems currently facing Amador City relative to ByPass, Gateway Project
Joyce Davidson – Funding
8. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
A. Ordinance # 167 – Salary Ordinance. Increase Stipend for elected official – Treasurer – Increase from $150 per month to $250 per month effective January 2009. Third Hearing.
B. Budget 2007-2008 – Discussion and possible action
C. Resolution #483 – Approving 2006/07 Traffic Mitigation Annual Report
D. Resolution #484 - Dittman/Sherrill Lot Line Adjustment –
E. Resolution #485 – A Resolution Accepting Completion and Directing Engineer to File Notice of Completion – Sewer In Flow Measuring System
9. Discussion of converting office to apartment at City Hall – Discussion and possible action
10. Sign Review – Doron Dreksler Designs, 14203 Hwy 49 – Discussion and possible action
11. Discussion Items only
Surplus City Property
Street Lights
12. California Prop. 1B Project - Discussion
13. Amador City Park Committee

Noticed: Forster, Dreksler, Sherrill, Dittman

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, January 17, 2008, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of December 20, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. Appointment and swearing in of new council member
7. Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
8. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
A. Ordinance # 167 – Salary Ordinance. Increase Stipend for elected official – Treasurer – Increase from $150 per month to $250 per month effective January 2009. Third Hearing.
B. Budget 2007-2008 – Discussion and possible action
C. Resolution #483 – Approving 2006/07 Traffic Mitigation Annual Report
9. Dittman/Sherrill Lot Line Adjustment – Discussion and possible action
10. Discussion of converting office to apartment at City Hall – Discussion and possible action
11 Sign Review – Doron Dreksler Designs, 14203 Hwy 49 – Discussion and possible action
12`. Boundary Line Adjustment – Dittman-Sherrill – Discussion and possible action
13. Discussion Items only
Surplus City Property
Street Lights
14. California Prop. 1B Project - Discussion
15. Amador City Park Committee

Noticed: Forster, Dreksler, Sherrill, Dittman

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, December 20, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of November 15, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
A. Ordinance # 150 – Salary Ordinance. Increase Stipend for elected official – Treasurer – Increase from $150 per month to $300 per month effective January 2009. Second Hearing.
B. Budget 2007-2008 – Discussion and possible action
7. Discussion of converting office to apartment at City Hall – Discussion and possible action
8. Sign Review – Doron Dreksler Designs, 14203 Hwy 49 – Discussion and possible action
9. Boundary Line Adjustment – Dittman-Sherrill – Discussion and possible action
10. Discussion Items only
Surplus City Property
Street Lights
11. California Prop. 1B Project - Discussion
12. Sewer Issues – Relocating cleanout screen
13. Amador City Park Committee


Noticed: Forster, Dreksler, Sherrill, Dittman

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, November 15, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of October 18, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
A. Ordinance # 150 – Salary Ordinance. Increase Stipend for elected official – Treasurer – Increase from $150 per month to $300 per month effective January 2009. First Hearing.
B. Rate Increase by Amador Disposal – Discussion and possible action
C. Budget 2007-2008 – Discussion and possible action
D. Resolution # 482 – A Resolution Repealing Resolution #465 and Updating the Fee Schedule for Special Services
7. Discussion of converting office to apartment at City Hall – Discussion and possible action
8. California Prop. 1B Project - Discussion
9. Sewer Issues
Update on work at plant
10. Amador City Park Committee

 Noticed: Forster, Amador Disposal

 REFRESHMENTS AFTER THE MEETING

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, October 18, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of September 20, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
A. Increase Stipend for elected official – Treasurer – Increase from $150 per month to $300 per month effective January 2009. Discussion and possible action
B. Rate Increase by Amador Disposal – Discussion and possible action
C. Budget 2007-2008 – Preliminary Discussion
D. Resolution # 482 – A Resolution Repealing Resolution #465 and Updating the Fee Schedule for Special Services
7. Discussion of converting office to apartment at City Hall – Discussion and possible action
8. Sewer Issues
Update on work at plant
9. Amador City Park Committee

Noticed: Forster

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, September 20, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of August 16, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action on all items in Public Hearing
A. Tree Ordinance #164 – 6th Hearing
B. Ordinance #165 – Local and Regional Transportation Fees – 2nd Hearing
C. Resolution #478 – Approving Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Program
D. Resolution #479 – Approving Local Traffic Mitigation Fee Program
7. Sign Committee – A. Lavender Bench – Discussion and possible action
B. Antique Gardener –Discussion and possible action
8. Design Review Committee –
A. Sage/Laughlin – Fleehart Street, discussion and possible action
B. Scott/Ding – Church Street, discussion and possible action
9. Budget 2007-2008 – Preliminary Discussion
10. Sewer Issues
Update on work at plant
11. Amador City Park Committee

Noticed: Forster, Sage, Scott, Skinner, Peterson

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, August 16, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of July 19, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action
A. Tree Ordinance #164 – 6th Hearing – Discussion
B. Ordinance #165 – Local and Regional Transportation Fees – 1st Hearing
C. Resolution #478 – Approving Regional Traffic Mitigation Fee Program
D. Resolution #479 – Approving Local Traffic Mitigation Fee Program
7. Sign Committee – Amador County Wine Cellar, Corrine Moore – Miner’s Pick location – Discussion and possible action
8. Traffic on Main Street – Discussion and possible action
9. Historic District 49 – Josie Cadeaux – Discussion and possible action
10. Budget 2007-2008 – Preliminary Discussion
11. Sewer Issues
Update on work at plant
Outside hookups
Maintenance and prevention plan
12. Amador City Park Committee

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, July 19, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of June 21, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action
A. Resolution #475 – Community Service District – Fire Dept
B. Resolution #477 – Fees for ACRA
C. Tree Ordinance #164 – 6th Hearing - Discussion
7. ACRA – Tracey Towner Yep – Update on Acra and request for annual funds – Discussion and possible action
8. Historic District 49 – Josie Cadeaux – Discussion and possible action
9. Design Review – A. Beth Arnold garage at Church and School Street – Discussion and possible action
B. Griffin property at Cross Street and Church Street – Discussion and possible acton
10. Update on Relinquishment issues - Lynch
11. Budget 2007-2008 – Preliminary Discussion
12. Sewer Issues
Update on work at plant
Outside hookups
Maintenance and prevention plan
13. Amador City Park Committee

Notices: Arnold, Griffin, ACRA, Forster

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, June 21, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of May 17, 2007,
C. Correspondence file.
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARING – Discussion and possible action
B. Resolution #479 – Thanking Rotary for Kiosk and Fountain
C. Resolution #475 – Community Service District – Fire Dept
D. Resolution #477 – Fees for ACRA
E. Tree Ordinance #164 – 6th Hearing
7. ACRA – Tracey Towner Yep – Update on Acra and request for annual funds – Discussion and possible action
8. TEA Maintenance Agreement –Discussion and possible action
9. Design Review – Beth Arnold garage at Church and School Street – Discussion and possible action
10. A. Drainage Work on Water Street – Discussion and possible action
B. Rock Wall on Fleehart – Discussion and possible action
C. Water diversion berm on Fleehart - Discussion and possible action
D. God’s Hill Work –Discussion and possible action
11. Sign Ordinance Review and compliance
12. New Bulletin Board next to Post Office
13. Amador Whitney Museum Lease and Paintings – Discussion and possible action
14. Budget 2007-2008 – Preliminary Discussion
15. Sutter Creek Sewer Rate Increase – Councilman Knox
Update on work at plant
Outside hookups
Maintenance and prevention plan
16. Amador City Park Committee
17. LAFCO Funding – Discussion and possible action
18. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, ACRA, Amador Whitney Museum, Rotary Club

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, April 19, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of March 15, 2007, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. Amador Whitney Museum – Lease negotiations – Discussion and possible action
6. Bid Consideration Possible Action RE: Sewer Inflow System
7. PUBLIC HEARING –
A. Tree Ordinance #164 – 5th Hearing
B. ACRA – Park and Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance - #165 – 2nd Hearing
C. Resolution # 475 - Community Service District – Fire Dept
D. Resolution #476- Methodology Regarding Determination of Conflicts of Interest and Management of Activities Relating to Relinquishment Funds
8. Reallocation of budgeted public works funds from Cross Street Drainage to East School Street/Water Street traffic safety – Discussion and possible action
9. Sign Review – Alice Skinner, The Lavender Bench (Schaeffers Diggins bldg.)
10. Relinquishment Funds and Activities – Discussion and possible action
11. Sutter Creek Sewer Rate Increase – Councilman Knox
12. Amador City Park Committee
13. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Amador Whitney Museum

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, March 15, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of February 15, 2007, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. Amador Whitney Museum – Lease negotiations
6. PUBLIC HEARING –
A. Tree Ordinance #164 – 4th Hearing
B. ACRA – Park and Recreation Impact Fee Ordinance - #165 – 1st Hearing
C. Resolution # 475 - Community Service District – Fire Dept.
D. ABC License application for Corinne Moore, 14207 Highway 49, Amador City, (The Miners Pick)
7. Design Review –Dave Bissell 10731 Cross Street; Doron Dreksler (Sage/Laughlin residence) 10510 Fleehart
8. Relinquishment Funds and Activities – Discussion and possible action
9. Design Review Fees and Process – Discussion and possible action
10. Sutter Creek Sewer Rate Increase – Councilman Knox
11. Amador City Park Committee
12. Staff and Committee Reports

 Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Amador Whitney Museum, Bissell, Dreksler

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, June 15, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of May 18, 2006, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA:: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. Budget – 2006-2007
6. Amador County Administrative Agency – Terri Daly – ¼ % sales tax – Amador
County Fire Protection Authority
7. ACRA – Tracey Towner Yep – Discussion and possible action
8. Establish Retail District for store fronts on Highway 49 and Water Street –Discussion and possible action
9. PUBLIC HEARING
a. Hearing to place tax lien on property known as The Mine House Inn due to non-payment of TOT
b. General Plan – Amend Circulation Element re: Bike Plan
10. Amador City Park Committee –

11. Tree Ordinance Committee

12. Staff and Committee Reports

 Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster, Mendy

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, May 18, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=S report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of April 20, 2006, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. Charles Field presentation:
A. UPlan GIS Mapping Project memo
B. Amador Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation plan
C. Caltrans/Local Government Intergovernmental Review Guide
D. Proposed One-Half Cent Countywide Transportation Sales Tax Measure
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Park Land Dedication Ordinance # 160 – 3rd hearing
B. Adoption of Conservation and Open Space Element of General Plan`
C. Resolution # 467 - Boundary Line Adjustment –Dittman/Sherrill
D. Resolution # 469 - Resolution to post a public hearing to file a tax lien against
property known as The Mine House Inn due to non-payment
E. Resolution #470 – Adopting Amador Countywide Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan

8. Discussion of subterranean tunneling on mine property
9. Rob Duke – Cooperative Planning Issues
10. Sheriff Candidate
11. Amador City Park Committee –
12. Tree Ordinance Committee
13. Clean Up Day for May 27, 2006
14. Staff and Committee Reports

 Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster, Dittman, Field, Duke, Mendy

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, April 20, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=S report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of March16, 2006, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. GOLDPAN – Request to close Water Street for Craft Fair
6. Sheriff Candidate –
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Park Land Dedication Ordinance # 160 – 2nd hearing
B. Resolution # 467 - Boundary Line Adjustment –Dittman/Sherrill
C. Resolution # 468 - Adoption of National Incident Management System
8. Partnership Agreement between Cal Trans and Governmental Agencies in County
9. Letter received from Dave Dittman re: flooding
10. PMD Consulting – General Plan and Plan Checking proposal – Discussion and possible action
11. Trees along Amador Creek Road across from Post Office - Selection of bid – Discussion and possible action
12. General Plan – Conservation and Open Space Elements
13. Amador City Park Committee –
14. Tree Ordinance Committee
15. Clean Up Day for May 27, 2006
16. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster, Dittman, GOLDPAN

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, March 16, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer's report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of February 16, 2006, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. Appointment of new council member to finish the term of Len Stevens.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Sign Ordinance #161 –Fifth Hearing
B. Park Land Dedication Ordinance # 160
C. Resolution # 465 - Adopt County Fee Schedule
D. Resolution # 466 – Accepting Dedication of certain property extending into School Street – Lance Jaggers
7. PMD Consulting – General Plan and Plan Checking proposal – Discussion and possible action
8. Trees along Amador Creek Road across from Post Office – report from arborist
9. General Plan – Conservation and Open Space Elements
10. Amador City Park Committee –
11. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster, Jaggers

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, February 16, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of January 19, 2006, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Sign Ordinance #161 – Fourth Hearing
B. Resolution #463 – Adopting Regional Traffic Mitigation Fees and Supporting Nexus Plan – Charles Field
6. Letter from Aimee Peterson re: upgrading Web Site at cost of $200 per page –Discussion and possible action
7. Jim McHargue – Presentation regarding Universal Waste and request for City’s $5,000 Beverage Container Recycling Grant money – Discussion and possible action
8. PMD Consulting – General Plan and Plan Checking proposal – Discussion and possible action
9. Trees along Amador Creek Road across from Post Office – report from arborist
10. Sign Committee – Sign for Village Real Estate, 14203 Hwy 49 – Discussion and possible action
11. General Plan – Conservation and Open Space Elements
12. Amador City Park Committee –
13. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619, Field, Peterson, McHargue

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, January 19, 2006, 7:00 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL TO CONSIDER PENDING OR THREATENED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9 (TWO CASES)

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of December 15, 2005, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. Election of Mayor and Vice Mayor
5. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Sign Ordinance #161 – Third Hearing
B. Resolution # 461 - Lot Line Adjustment – Lance Jaggers – East School Street
C. Review status of Resolution #458 (Revoking Resolution #289) – Discussion and possible action
D. Resolution #462 – Repealing Resolution #458
7. Refund of Lanza Imports $25.00 Sign Review Fee – Discussion and possible action
8. Trees along Amador Creek Road across from Post Office – report from arborist
9. Ray Brusatori – Drainage from Keystone Alley into Amador Hotel Parking Lot
10. General Plan – Conservation and Open Space Elements
11. Amador City Park Committee –
12. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619), Lanza, Brusatori, Jaggers, Super, Bragstad et al

CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, December 15, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL, Lynch, Dittman, Stevens present, Knox and McKenna absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA Stevens moved, 2nd by Dittman, approved unanimously

3. CONSENT AGENDA Stevens moved, 2nd by Dittman, approved unanimously

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA –Lance Jaggers volunteered to haul away debris left by tree on Water Street
5. ACRA – Funding Methods – Stevens moved, 2nd by Dittman to pay $210.00 representing Amador City’s share of cost of Nexus Study to develop fee schedule to fund Parks and Recreation. $210.00 to come out of Parks Fund. Approved unanimously.
6. Mike Boitano, County Agriculture Commissioner – Vector Control District – Update –Plan is to put on ballot to be passed by 2/3 majority creating a Vector Control District similar to a Fire District under direction of a county wide JPA
7. Letter from Rob and Sadie Super re: Trees along Amador Creek - City will arrange to have remaining trees evaluated by a certified arborist and report at January meeting.
8. Letter from Kirk and Karrie Lindsay re: Signing on West School Street – Work Order for Items 1, 2 and 5 of letter which is attached and made a part of these minutes.
9. Refund of Lanza Imports $25.00 Sign Review Fee – To be on January Agenda
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Sign Ordinance #161 – Second Hearing
B. Resolution # 461 - Lot Line Adjustment – Lance Jaggers – East School Street – No action
11. General Plan – Status – No report.
12. Adoption of County Fees where applicable – Moved by Stevens, 2nd by Dittman, approved unanimously
13. Waste Connections – Green Waste Update, Rate Increase, Contract extension Moved by Stevens 2nd by Dittman – approved unanimously
14. Amador City Park Committee – No meeting in December. Will meet in January with survey.
15. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project – Moved by Stevens, 2nd by Dittman, approved unanimously.
16. Staff and Committee Reports

Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, November 17, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL-Dittman, McKenna, Lynch, Stevens present, Knox absent
APPROVAL OF AGENDA – McKenna moved, 2nd by Dittman, motion carried.

3. CONSENT AGENDA - McKenna moved, 2nd by Dittman, to approve Consent Agenda, motion carried with exception that Lynch abstained from voting on minutes of October meeting.

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Reference was made to a letter from Susan Bragstad regarding hauling by trucks through Amador City and Sutter Creek. McKenna will talk to Charles Field about issue, may be on December’s City Council Agenda. McKenna recommended Nanette Lanza’s request for a refund of Sign Review Application fee of $25.00 be denied. Rhonda Uhlman asked when Highway 49 would be relinquished to City and expressed her concern regarding dying trees in front of the Imperial Hotel. Lynch reported a traffic study is being made free of charge for Amador City to develop a nexus for traffic mitigation fees. Dittman recommended all City fees should be reviewed.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Budget 2005-2006 – McKenna moved, 2nd by Stevens to adopt budget with amendments, motion carried unanimously.
1.Letter from GOLDPAN requesting $5,000 – McKenna moved, 2nd by Dittman to give GOLDPAN $1,600.00 to cover Calico Christmas expenses, motion carried unanimously
2.TOT - Transient Occupancy Tax
B. Sign Ordinance #161 – First Hearing
C. Resolution # 460 Appointing a Representative to Public Agency Risk Sharing Authority of California Board of Directors - Dittman moved, 2nd by Stevens, motion to adopt Resolution #460 carried unanimously.
6. Commend Joyce Bright for renovation of City Cemetery – Richard Lynch commended the excellent work done by Joyce Bright and Kirk Lindsay in the renovation and transformation of the City Cemetery.
7. Mike Boitano, County Agriculture Commissioner – Vector Control – The creation of a Vector Control District will be on the June ballot. A flat fee of $6.00 per parcel is anticipated. Public hearing to be set in near future.
8. New Treasurer, Janet Spencer, was sworn in.
9. Review of Zoning, especially Zone SP (Special Purpose). The purpose is to stay within the General Plan but allow some flexibility. Density not to exceed what is in General Plan. Resolution to adopt Special Zoning can include limits on density.
10. Presentation by City Engineer Roark Weber –
A. Status of General Plan - Letter from Larry Thompson is attached and made a part of these minutes. – Work on General Plan can be done “in house” however; if required, Weber can bring in experts. Mr. Thompson requests direction from the Council regarding update of Housing Element. He recommends prioritizing remaining elements of General Plan.
B. Zoning –
Roark Weber will submit recommendations for plan checking and a fee schedule. He will also develop a logical sequence of events to be outlined in packets City gives to Design Review and Building Permit applicants.
C. Sewer line crossing – Roark Weber to contact Amador Mechanical to complete/correct work on sewer line crossing north of Dittman’s residence.
11. Amador City Park Committee – A survey will be prepared after the first of the year to ascertain the wishes of Amador City residents relative to acquiring or developing park land.
12. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project – December’s agenda.
13. Staff and Committee Reports - ACRA – Annual calendar prepared. Lynch advised against increase in taxes to fund ACRA, prefers grants and user fees. GOLDPAN – Calico Christmas 12-3 and 4, new sign committee established, annual Holiday Pot Luck 12-10-05, ARSA cancelled, Air Pollution – nothing to report, County to purchase hybrid car, ACTC – Bypass on schedule for completion 11-06, monument to be constructed after by pass completed. No Solid Waste meeting
Meeting adjourned 9:10 p.m.

14. CLOSED SESSION – Review of City Counsel Contract

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, December 15, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of November 17, 2005, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.
5. ACRA – Funding Methods
6. Mike Boitano, County Agriculture Commissioner – Vector Control - Update
7. Letter from Rob and Sadie Super re: Trees along Amador Creek
8. Letter from Kirk and Karrie Lindsay re: Signing on West School Street
9. Refund of Lanza Imports $25.00 Sign Review Fee
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Sign Ordinance #161 – Second Hearing
B. Resolution # 461 - Lot Line Adjustment – Lance Jaggers – East School Street
11. General Plan – Status
12. Adoption of County Fees where applicable
13. Waste Connections – Green Waste Update, Rate Increase, Contract extension
14. Amador City Park Committee –
15. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project
16. Staff and Committee Reports

 Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619), Mike Boitano, Super, Lindsay, Amador Disposal , Jaggers, Yep

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, September 15, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL, Dittman, McKenna, Knox, Stevens, Lynch absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Dittman moved, Knox 2nd, to move Items 6 and 7 to beginning of Agenda, and to strike D and C, approved unanimously
3. CONSENT AGENDA – Stevens moved, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously
4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Joyce Bright announced anyone who would like to help with distribution of materials in the City Cemetery should meet in front of the Imperial Hotel at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
City Counsel Larry Lacey cautioned against making inflammatory remarks like “burn your house down” (pardon the pun on the Clerk’s part) at City Council Meetings. Remarks of that nature could influence how a Council Member acts on any given issue before the Council. Such comments made at a Council Meeting could result in arrest.
5. Outside sewer hook-ups – discussion regarding whether policy should be changed.
A. Presentation by Joyce Thierkauf re: potential build-out. A copy of Ms. Thierkauf’s presentation is attached and made a part of these minutes.
6. Aimee Peterson – Antique Fair – Ms. Peterson reported there were 22 dealers signed up for the Antique Fair. She requested Water Street be closed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for all but emergency vehicles. Dittman moved, Knox 2nd to close Water Street between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for all but emergency vehicles, approved unanimously.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Revision of Design Review Ordinance#163 (17.72) Fifth Hearing – Moved by Dittman, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously.
B. Resolution 453 – Design Review Elements – Knox moved, Dittman 2nd, approved unanimously
C. Quimby Act Ordinance #160 – Third Hearing – Tabled until issues regarding General Plan are settled (is it current)
D. Budget 2005-2006 – To be discussed at October meeting
E. Sign Ordinance #161 – Tabled – Workshop scheduled for October 1, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall
F. Resolution 454 – Sign Review Elements – Tabled - See “E”
G. Ordinance #162 – Repealing Ordinance #45 re: one way street – Second Hearing – Dittman moved, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously
H. Resolution #451 – Making a portion of West School Street one way – Knox moved, Dittman 2nd, approved unanimously
I. Sign Review Committee: Report re: Lanza Imports Sign - Vice Mayor McKenna read a letter from the Sign Committee and a letter from Lanza Imports. Both letters are attached and made a part of these minutes. Resident Tom Pfeiffer made the following comments which he requested is for the record: I agree with the spirit of cooperation and that some slack should be given, but I think the current display during the day is totally out of balance and I would dispute the fact that all of them are removed at night. (Reference is made to Lanza’s letter). Dittman moved that Lanza Imports be found in violation of Municipal Code 15.16.090. Motion died for lack of a second.
J. Resolution #456 – Peacock Common Driveway – Gods Hill Road. Vice Mayor McKenna recused himself. Stevens moved, Dittman 2nd, approved unanimously.
K. Resolution #455 – Pfeiffer Lot Line Adjustment – Hwy 49 and O-Neil Alley – Stevens moved, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously
L. Resolution #458 repealing Resolution #289 Reserving Sewer Hook Ups to Parcels within City - Stevens moved to table, motion died for lack of second. Dittman moved, Knox 2nd to approve Resolution #458, approved with three ayes, and one no by Stevens. The minutes are amended to reflect Susan Bragstad’s remark that an environmental report should be made before Resolution #458 is adopted.
M. Resolution #457 – Advertising for Bids for Handicap Ramp at City Hall. This is an emergency situation because work must be accomplished by November 8 (Election Day) Roark Weber will distribute bid proposals to local contractors instead of advertising for bids. Stevens moved, Dittman 2nd to allow City Engineer Weber to proceed with bid process for handicap ramp, approved unanimously
8. Amador City Park Committee – The Committee requested action be taken to have abandoned vehicle removed from Culbert Park. Committee requested postage for mailing a questionnaire to citizens.
9. Appointment to Mother Lode Energy Partnership Meeting 9-19-05 – No Action
10. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project – No Action
11. Request from Pheasant Hill Partners, LLC for 7 sewer connections (6 residences and 1 park) for property outside the City limits, and limiting sewer connections to 28 residential and 2 park site connections (23 in the City limits) for the entire development of 56.64 acres. City Counsel Lacey will meet with Lance Jaggers to draft an agreement between developer and City.
12. Adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

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CA CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, November 17, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL,
APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of October 20, 2005, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
  A. Budget 2005-2006
    1.Letter from GOLDPAN requesting $5,000
    2.TOT - Transient Occupancy Tax
  B. Sign Ordinance #161 – First Hearing
  C. Resolution # 460 Appointing a Representative to Public Agency Risk Sharing
      Authority of California Board of Directors
6. Commend Joyce Bright for renovation of City Cemetery
7. Mike Boitano, County Agriculture Commissioner – Vector Control
8. Swearing In of new Treasurer, Janet Spencer
9. Review of Zoning, especially Zone SP (Special Purpose).
10. Presentation by City Engineer Roark Weber –
   A. Status of General Plan
   B. Zoning
   C. Sewer line crossing
11. Amador City Park Committee –
12. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project
13. Staff and Committee Reports

14. CLOSED SESSION – Review of City Counsel Contract

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619), Mike Boitano, GOLDPAN, Roark Weber, Janet Spencer, Joyce Bright

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, September 15, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ODER

2. ROLL CALL, Dittman, McKenna, Knox, Stevens, Lynch absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Dittman moved, Knox 2nd, to move Items 6 and 7 to beginning of Agenda, and to strike D and C, approved unanimously

3. CONSENT AGENDA – Stevens moved, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - Joyce Bright announced anyone who would like to help with distribution of materials in the City Cemetery should meet in front of the Imperial Hotel at 9:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
City Counsel Larry Lacey cautioned against making inflammatory remarks like “burn your house down” (pardon the pun on the Clerk’s part) at City Council Meetings. Remarks of that nature could influence how a Council Member acts on any given issue before the Council. Such comments made at a Council Meeting could result in arrest.
5. Outside sewer hook-ups – discussion regarding whether policy should be changed.
A. Presentation by Joyce Thierkauf re: potential build-out. A copy of Ms. Thierkauf’s presentation is attached and made a part of these minutes.
6. Aimee Peterson – Antique Fair – Ms. Peterson reported there were 22 dealers signed up for the Antique Fair. She requested Water Street be closed between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday for all but emergency vehicles. Dittman moved, Knox 2nd to close Water Street between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for all but emergency vehicles, approved unanimously.

5 . PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Revision of Design Review Ordinance#163 (17.72) Fifth Hearing – Moved by Dittman, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously.
B. Resolution 453 – Design Review Elements – Knox moved, Dittman 2nd, approved unanimously
C. Quimby Act Ordinance #160 – Third Hearing – Tabled until issues regarding General Plan are settled (is it current)
D. Budget 2005-2006 – To be discussed at October meeting
E. Sign Ordinance #161 – Tabled – Workshop scheduled for October 1, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. at City Hall
F. Resolution 454 – Sign Review Elements – Tabled - See “E”
G. Ordinance #162 – Repealing Ordinance #45 re: one way street – Second Hearing – Dittman moved, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously
H. Resolution #451 – Making a portion of West School Street one way – Knox moved, Dittman 2nd, approved unanimously
I. Sign Review Committee: Report re: Lanza Imports Sign - Vice Mayor McKenna read a letter from the Sign Committee and a letter from Lanza Imports. Both letters are attached and made a part of these minutes. Resident Tom Pfeiffer made the following comments which he requested is for the record: I agree with the spirit of cooperation and that some slack should be given, but I think the current display during the day is totally out of balance and I would dispute the fact that all of them are removed at night. (Reference is made to Lanza’s letter). Dittman moved that Lanza Imports be found in violation of Municipal Code 15.16.090. Motion died for lack of a second.
J. Resolution #456 – Peacock Common Driveway – Gods Hill Road. Vice Mayor McKenna recused himself. Stevens moved, Dittman 2nd, approved unanimously.
K. Resolution #455 – Pfeiffer Lot Line Adjustment – Hwy 49 and O-Neil Alley – Stevens moved, Knox 2nd, approved unanimously
L. Resolution #458 repealing Resolution #289 Reserving Sewer Hook Ups to Parcels within City - Stevens moved to table, motion died for lack of second. Dittman moved, Knox 2nd to approve Resolution #458, approved with three ayes, and one no by Stevens. The minutes are amended to reflect Susan Bragstad’s remark that an environmental report should be made before Resolution #458 is adopted.
M. Resolution #457 – Advertising for Bids for Handicap Ramp at City Hall. This is an emergency situation because work must be accomplished by November 8 (Election Day) Roark Weber will distribute bid proposals to local contractors instead of advertising for bids. Stevens moved, Dittman 2nd to allow City Engineer Weber to proceed with bid process for handicap ramp, approved unanimously
8. Amador City Park Committee – The Committee requested action be taken to have abandoned vehicle removed from Culbert Park. Committee requested postage for mailing a questionnaire to citizens.
9. Appointment to Mother Lode Energy Partnership Meeting 9-19-05 – No Action
10. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project – No Action
11. Request from Pheasant Hill Partners, LLC for 7 sewer connections (6 residences and 1 park) for property outside the City limits, and limiting sewer connections to 28 residential and 2 park site connections (23 in the City limits) for the entire development of 56.64 acres. City Counsel Lacey will meet with Lance Jaggers to draft an agreement between developer and City.
12. Adjourned at 9:35 p.m.

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, October 20, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL,
   APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of September 15, 2005, Council Meeting
1. Announcement regarding availability of minutes
C. Correspondence file.

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit. *Mark Twain* at Community Center 10-22-05

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Budget 2005-2006
1.Letter from GOLDPAN requesting $5,000
2.TOT - Transient Occupancy Tax
B. Sign Ordinance #161 - Preliminary discussion
C. Resolution # 459 Commending Susan Bragstad
D. Resolution # Granting Authority to City Council for Approving Amendments to PARSAC Documents
6. Appointment of new Treasurer, Discussion and possible action
7. Letter from Susan Bragstad regarding outside sewer hook ups
8Traffic Mitigation Fees – Discussion and Possible Action
9. Review of Zoning, especially Zone SP (Special Purpose), presentation by City Engineer Roark Weber – November agenda will be for public input and questions.
A. Status of General Plan
10. Planner Selection –Discussion and possible action
11. Historical Society Presentation, Dave Butow
12. Mike Boitano, County Agriculture Commissioner – Vector Control District
13. Sign Committee – Notary Public Sign for Nanette Lanza, Hwy 49
14. Painting City Hall, Discussion
15. Amador City Park Committee –
16. Notice of Completion – Keystone Alley paving and drainage project
17. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619), Mike Boitano, Dave Butow, Nanette Lanza

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, September 15, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL
   APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.

A. Treasurer’s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of August 18, 2005, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Revision of Design Review Ordinance # 163 (17.72) - Fifth Hearing
B. Resolution 453 - Design Review Elements
C. Quimby Act Ordinance #160 - Third Hearing
D. Budget 2005-2006
1.Letter from GOLDPAN requesting $5,000
2.TOT - Transient Occupancy Tax
E. Sign Ordinance #161 - First Hearing
F. Resolution 454 - Sign Review Elements
G. Ordinance #162 - Repealing Ordinance #45 re: one way street
H. Resolution #451 - Making a portion of West School Street one way
I. Sign Review Committee: Report re: Lanza Imports Sign
J. Resolution # 456 - Peacock Common Driveway - Gods Hill Road
K. Resolution #455 - Pfeiffer Lot Line Adjustment - Hwy 49 and O-Neil Alley
L. Resolution #458 repealing Resolution #289 Reserving Sewer Hook Ups to Parcels within City
M. Resolution #457 - Advertising for Bids for Handicap Ramp at City Hall

6. Outside sewer hook-ups - discussion regarding whether policy should be changed.
A.Presentation by Joyce Thierkauf re: potential build-out
7. Aimee Peterson - Antique Fair
8. Amador City Park Committee -
9. Appointment to Motherlode Energy Partnership Meeting 9-19-05
10. Notice of Completion - Keystone Alley paving and drainage project
11. Request from Pheasant Hill Partners, LLC for 7 sewer connections (6 residences and 1 park) for property outside the City limits, and limiting sewer connections to 28 residential and 2 park site connections (23 in the City limits) for the entire development of 56.64 acres.

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619), Joyce Thierkauf, Nanette Lanza,
Peacock, Pfeiffer, Aimee Peterson

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, August 18, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL,
   APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. CONSENT AGENDA: Items listed below are considered routine and may be enacted by one motion. Any item may be removed for discussion and made a part of the regular agenda at the request of a council member.
A. Treasurer=s report: Review, approve report, warrants & income, current financial statement.
B. Review, approve minutes of July 21, 2005, Council Meeting
C. Correspondence file.

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: Discussion items only, no action to be taken. Any person may address the council at this time on any subject matter within the jurisdiction of the Amador City Council. Any item that requires action will be deferred to a subsequent council meeting. Five minute time limit.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Revision of Design Review Ordinance #17.72 - Fourth Hearing
B. Quimby Act Ordinance #160 - Second Hearing
C. Budget 2005-2006
1.Letter from GOLDPAN requesting $5,000
2.TOT - Transient Occupancy Tax
D. Sign Ordinance #161 - Preliminary discussion
E. Ordinance #162 - Repealing Ordinance #45 re: one way street
F. Resolution #451 - Making a portion of West School Street one way
G. Resolution #452 - Authorizing advertising for bids to paint School Building/City Hall
H Design Review Committee:
1. Approval of Johnson and DuBois landscape plans
2. Discussion of tree ordinance
I. Sign Review Committee: Report re: Lanza Imports Sign
6. Removal of diseased trees in city cemetery
7. Hope Luxemberg - regarding sewer lateral...responsibility for future work.
8. Outside sewer hook-ups - discussion regarding whether policy should be changed.
A. Preliminary presentation by Joyce Thierkauf re: potential build-out
9. Amador City Park Committee -
10.Joyce Bright - Discussion and possible action regarding informational signs in City Cemetery
11. Staff and Committee Reports

Notices: Ledger Dispatch, Supervisor Forster (FAX 257-0619),Joyce Bright, Joyce Thierkauf, Johnson and Dubois, Nanette Lanza,

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CITY OF AMADOR CITY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
THURSDAY, July 21, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL-Dittman, McKenna, Lynch, Knox, Stevens
    APPROVAL OF AGENDA - Moved by Stevens, 2nd by Dittman, approved unanimously

3. CONSENT AGENDA: - Moved by Dittman, 2nd by McKenna, approved unanimously. Stevens abstained from voting on approval of minutes of June meeting.

4. PUBLIC MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA: - Roger Peterson presented a petition to the Council concerning signage at Lanza Imports and requested appropriate action from Sign Review and Council. Joyce Therkauf reminded Council of her April 14 letter re: sewer capacity. Joyce Bright requested signs in City Cemetery be replaced. She will develop a plan for replacement. Dave Dittman reported the City traffic signs will cost approximately $45 each for a total of $722. He also showed examples of the government web pages being designed. Lynch reported that Aimee Peterson is working on Antique Fair in fall, and will request that Water Street be used for booths, allowing emergency vehicle access down center. She will contact all neighbors. Rob Super requested that booth spaces be marked with chalk rather than paint.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
    A. Revision of Design Review Ordinance #17.72 - Third Hearing - Fourth hearing to be on August    agenda.
   B. Quimby Act Ordinance #160 - First Hearing
   C. RESOLUTION #450-Lot Line Adjustment between Horner and Sage/Fleehart Street. Stevens    moved, 2nd by Dittman, approved unanimously.
   D. Budget 2005-2006 - Postponed until August
      1.Letter from GOLDPAN requesting $5,000
      2.TOT - Transient Occupancy Tax

6. Hope Luxemberg - regarding sewer lateral...responsibility for future work.- No action. Counselor Lacey to research answer to two questions: 1. Does city incur liability by allowing a structure to be built in easement. 2. Who incurs expense for removal and replacement of structure in easement.
7. Lance Jaggers - presentation of plans for development. The final plans for his development hinges on whether he will be allowed sewer hookups for the lots that are outside the city limit. He is also considering annexation into the city. Presently he is talking about approximately 25 units total.
8. Jim McHargue, Program Manager for Waste Management and Recycling - McHargue requested that city have in place a policy of eco-procurement to satisfy AB939 mandate.
9. Outside sewer hook-ups - discussion regarding whether policy should be changed.- To be discussed again at August meeting. One question to be answered before August meeting is which line is at 50% capacity. Joyce Therkauf will research final build-out figure. See attached letters.
10. Amador City Park Committee - Update on arsenic levels in Culbert Park - Discussion of small lot opposite 14431 and 14441 Church Street being purchased from Bruce and Gary Sherrill for use as a park - grant money to be used - Cost to mitigate presence of arsenic approximately $10,000. The Committee recommended park be left as open space/greenbelt/wild life preserve to minimize disturbance of soil containing arsenic. Knox reported there will be Fund #5 in our budget to finance maintenance of parks. Property on Church Street has not been discussed by Park Committee.
11. Centration Contract - Mandated Costs Recovery - Stevens moved, 2nd by Knox, approved unanimously.--
12. Painting of City Hall - Discussion and possible action - Painting of City Hall will be referred to Design Review Committee for recommendations..
13. Installation of asphalt speed bumps on selected Amador City streets - No action.
14. Contract with Sheriff - No action. Oral agreement in place.
15. Staff and Committee Reports- Dittman volunteered to attend ACRA meeting August 10. Stevens reported Air Pollution meeting - more regulations mandated by State due to influence of valley. ARSA - future doubtful. ARSA expires in 2 years. County is not involved any more. There is not enough capacity for all projects planned. Budget - $107,000.00 in black compared to projected $39,000.00 in red. ACTC - Bypass O.K. $4.2 million for passing lanes at Cooks Station and Ham Station.

Meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m.