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City staff member Melissa McConnell told the council the project will build new bicycle and pedestrian facilities on Placerville Drive from Armory Drive to the U.S. 50 undercrossing and on Green Valley Road from Placerville Drive to Mallard Lane. The city received an Active Transportation Program construction grant for phase 1 in the amount of $15,417,000 for the reduced project limits covering Placerville Drive from Ray Lawyer to Cold Springs Road and Green Valley Road from Mallard Lane to Placerville Drive.

McConnell said 16 parcels within the phase 1 limits have previously recorded SFIAs. Under sections 8-9-3 and 8-9-4 of the city code, property owners remain responsible for frontage work, but the city may defer construction and perform it on a project basis. For this project staff offered property owners three options: construct the frontage themselves; have the city construct it and pay the costs; or let the city construct the frontage using grant funds and have the owner fulfill the SFIA by participating in right-of-way transactions (for example by providing an offer of dedication or temporary construction easement) or by paying only engineering design costs where no right-of-way is required.

McConnell said 12 of the 16 properties require some right-of-way transaction for the city's design; four do not. To date all but two parcels have chosen option 3 (city-construction with owner participation in right-of-way), and staff said it expects to conclude the remaining two selections within a month. For parcels where no right-of-way is required, staff recommended placing a demand limited to payment of engineering design costs (typically estimated at about 10 percent of construction costs).

Several property owners who spoke during public comment described receiving notice and expressed conditional support for the city approach while noting the cost impacts; one owner said the city's estimate reduced her potential obligation from roughly $18,000 to $1,800. Councilmembers asked staff to confirm notification steps; McConnell said owners had been notified once or twice and had been invited to an informational meeting on Nov. 18, 2024.

A motion to find the frontage improvements necessary and to authorize staff to place demands pursuant to the recorded SFIAs passed on a roll call vote with Council member Carter, Council member No, Council member Yarbrough, Vice Mayor Gottberg and Mayor Clarice voting aye.

Why it matters: the decision lets the city proceed with a federally funded active-transportation project that aims to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and connectivity while preserving a mechanism for property owners with recorded agreements to fulfill their obligations without paying the full construction cost out of pocket.

What’s next: staff will continue right-of-way negotiations with affected owners, finalize selections for the two remaining parcels, and proceed with design and right-of-way acquisitions so construction can be scheduled under the ATP grant.

Ending: The council’s action obligates owners to participate in the project process as described; it does not require immediate owner-funded construction where grant-funded construction and right-of-way participation are available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Placerville City Council Meeting 01 28 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Placerville City Council on Jan. 28 found frontage improvements for the Placerville Drive bicycle and pedestrian facilities project necessary and authorized staff to place demands on property owners under recorded street frontage improvement agreements, while using grant funds to build the work.","taxTitle","Placerville, El Dorado County, California","taxId",12827,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6365322,"Placerville council opts for city-led open recruitment with staff support to replace retiring city manager",421,5778000,6199000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160219-91dc22a08893f3fa32d1ef5c591872c9&start=5778&end=6199","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160219-91dc22a08893f3fa32d1ef5c591872c9/thumbnail_5778000.jpg","/articles/6365322/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Placerville-council-opts-for-city-led-open-recruitment-with-staff-support-to-replace-retiring-city-manager","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365322-e8d2f994886dc77f15e2e9d5176d89d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773348288&Signature=BQPh8U7wDPzyWmDhUZ6fYF17Y-g-Zbv79HAC5qsaU1vjVoFXYE5l~SL18HHXgUK9d1BTQeF9IENOme9ZiNl-T2g-fftKkaDsWZa58JsG9zwIEzbpJDyFxbzteimu3ZOxs5jQK7D50gYMrYVInO9ZOyNQDAjdFnHdbhHhDhVNU4q1n2~fu-TkY1RNvOOdm1dl421mJBDPR77tXrJHCIVsoDzc7~ETmLlx664f40lpV6jmTT9KYB2E3WSqhHDeUqD0gOQeIDOzDVQLmcekvQFAQ9k5n7XVonyDLimUfF~y~6sP-1dJWIs0lEyuuYO4CcSaFE6E4jIRms5ykRHHH2fkHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placerville City Council on Jan. 28 instructed staff to pursue an open recruitment for the city manager position using internal staff support and the outgoing city manager rather than hiring an outside executive search firm.

The outgoing city manager presented three options: (1) a full external recruitment using a private search firm (estimated cost $20,000–$30,000 or more and a six- to seven-month timeline); (2) a full open recruitment managed by city staff and the city manager with advertising-only costs estimated at $5,000–$7,000; and (3) an internal-only recruitment limited to current employees with minimal cost and faster timeline. Several councilmembers and public commenters said they preferred option 2 — an open recruitment run by staff that remains open to internal candidates.

Councilmembers said a staff-led open recruitment would allow the council to cast a reasonably broad net while avoiding the expense of a national search firm and still consider in-house candidates. The council voted on a motion to proceed with option 2; the vote was unanimous.

The city manager noted that if the council chooses internal-only candidates first and the list is unsatisfactory, the city would still need time later to conduct a larger search. Staff advised starting recruitment promptly to preserve flexibility.

Ending: Staff will proceed with the city-led recruitment and return to council with a recruitment timeline and detailed job announcement and budget for advertising.","Council chose an open recruitment managed by city staff (option 2) to fill the city-manager vacancy after the incumbent's announced retirement; staff estimated advertising costs at $5,000–$7,000 while outside recruiter costs were estimated at $20,000–$30,000 or more.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6365323,"Placerville council objects to county's proposed microenterprise home-kitchen ordinance, cites safety and enforcement concerns",1095,4662000,5757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160219-91dc22a08893f3fa32d1ef5c591872c9&start=4662&end=5757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160219-91dc22a08893f3fa32d1ef5c591872c9/thumbnail_4662000.jpg","/articles/6365323/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Placerville-council-objects-to-countys-proposed-microenterprise-home-kitchen-ordinance-cites-safety-and-enforcement-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365323-caf5ccf06241fbb828ed15a3c91d54d9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773348288&Signature=ktCk0G2Dst0w-s7yyYTtEU8KcW6ylw3TQ8LdW8xgWMej-HFJGGMazjZa-n66MSy-w7FvcZ~AJUu1CDToTIkqEj4PGgwV5QMqLeMOlrbmzIaTtZaDwiZfnswrbtXVTyD1huXTT03cdFFRq7LvLHMRQu1VZbdwmW3gcF4oSmF3~5ThrqGEPk1IWlUvDZ7l7q1DLZX6nCMfmJarbJ~pf644nLcGjEORiRaEtsEbraHUECCWfKrq~McM5faMIAuzgxNPt4tZH88nBoxPRaxIvs4ZI3FH8fCTZ46FCPwCk03-gMjrXuPveJcaXOdlRRGOGIMJlDHC3tikznc5Tmj5i3akMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placerville City Council on Jan. 28 authorized sending a letter of objection to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors over a proposed ordinance to allow microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs) in residential dwellings. The motion carried unanimously.

City attorney (presenter) Mr. Cahill told the council the state law authorizing MEHKOs was adopted in 2019 and that the law preempts local zoning authority in several respects; it allows county health departments to regulate food-safety aspects but limits entitlement and zoning restrictions. Cahill said the state statute (referred to in the meeting as \"AD 626\") allows MEHKOs to operate with annual-sales caps (the presenter cited an annual limit of about $103,900 and a weekly cap of 90 meals) and noted the law does not apply in a county until the county board adopts implementing regulations.

Councilmembers and several public commenters raised concerns about fire safety, grease and sewer impacts, parking in small residential streets, and enforcement. Council members pointed out that health inspections must be announced in advance and that local government would lack some enforcement and fee-collection powers under the state scheme. Several councilmembers described scenarios in which restaurants operating from residential streets could create parking and nuisance problems.

Public commenters, including Sue Rodman and Ruth Carter, urged the council to oppose the ordinance, saying they did not want restaurants operating in residential neighborhoods.

The council voted to authorize the mayor or city manager to send the attached letter of objection to the county. The letter asks the board of supervisors not to adopt the ordinance at this time and suggests, if the county proceeds, that it consider a one-year pilot or sunset provision and gather additional data to evaluate impacts.

Ending: The council’s letter requests that the county delay adoption or adopt a limited pilot to give local governments time to evaluate public-safety, parking and infrastructure impacts before allowing restaurant-style operations in residential homes.","Council members voted unanimously to authorize a letter of objection to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors over a proposed ordinance to permit microenterprise home kitchen operations (MEHKOs), citing fire, sanitation, parking and enforcement concerns and recommending a pilot or delay until more data is available.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6365328,"Residents say clearing and planned solar field at Plaster Hills Water Reclamation Facility harmed privacy, wildlife and property values",182,3309000,3491000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2160219-91dc22a08893f3fa32d1ef5c591872c9&start=3309&end=3491","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2160219-91dc22a08893f3fa32d1ef5c591872c9/thumbnail_3309000.jpg","/articles/6365328/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Residents-say-clearing-and-planned-solar-field-at-Plaster-Hills-Water-Reclamation-Facility-harmed-privacy-wildlife-and-property-values","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6365328-c6c64cc6d505953dd71731b9bf5846f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773348288&Signature=d~EDflaUfZtQSsNFDuFlzl6ZqR3fDQVD6i0c6Moh0k3c~uNlCdNFi2mOKYUCenIGwmwGGC4mwTMIL4krOUh1sbF09~1shDfpWJ9AMzQ-GZjV2ntUbhYLgIYFJVqff2AJlz4agpzC9v4ozppBjTWir1qBOWN195Fg0tCh5U4DLY3u41fK0VHaiDkjwzWCIhQZjk3zHB-01GXSfgjMHAbaNoEzL62HJRb~l0rbblvYkUonha-RFjzBPd85v9dy5XLNNfqf6vtuotHy1aFxu7xJHusYmLiplOIhQXPeVOAUhP2HmxpkUQgXHKtNDmK7K4Rvo311UP~63KCJd0pTwlLxbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Two residents told the Placerville City Council during the Jan. 28 public-comment period that recent land clearing next to the Plaster Hills Water Reclamation Facility and a planned solar field have damaged their properties and local habitat and that the city’s notification was inadequate.

Taylor Duncan, who identified himself as a lifelong Placerville resident and homeowner at 3680 Coolwater Court, said crews cleared young trees and brush without prior notice in February and that protected heritage oaks and pines had been cut. He said the clearing exposed the water-reclamation facility, displaced wildlife, reduced privacy and introduced bright night lighting and increased noise. Duncan said a facility employee had told him remaining trees would be removed for a solar field and that the employee’s request to relocate the solar array had been ignored.

\"The solar field project has already caused significant harm,\" Duncan said, asking the council to require visual and sound abatement, plant trees and vegetation along the shared property line, and improve community notification for future projects.

Ruth Carter also urged the council to take steps on behalf of neighbors. Carter said she had observed strong odors and noise near the facility at particular times of day and asked the city to check impacts on sewer and sanitation infrastructure as well as to pursue improved screening for neighbors.

Both speakers said they had not received adequate notice beyond a single newspaper mention; Duncan said neighbors on Coolwater Court and Wind Saff Circle were not notified and only learned of the project after clearing occurred.

No formal city action was recorded during the meeting on the solar field; the council did not take a vote on the matter during public comment. Council members and staff later noted there are agenda items and public-comment windows for topics not on the agenda and encouraged residents to bring specific requests to staff or an upcoming agenda if they want the council to take formal steps.

Ending: Residents asked for mitigation measures including replanting or screening, sound and light abatement, and improved public-notice procedures; staff and council said they would accept follow-up information and documented requests so the city can consider mitigation options and next steps.","Two Placerville residents told the council that recent clearing at the Plaster Hills Water Reclamation Facility and work tied to a proposed solar field removed heritage trees, exposed the facility, increased light and noise, and reduced wildlife; they asked the city to require visual and sound mitigation and improve notification procedures.","actionData","errors"]

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