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Acuna said the event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 681 Main Street and that last year’s event drew “a few little over 400 folks.” He thanked volunteers and local sponsors who were supporting the event, including Placerville Rotary (providing food), Placerville Hardware, Midtown Mall property manager Nancy Boyette (providing indoor space if it rains), Doug Vierkamp Engineering (signage), Dave Warren (printing), Dennis Nishihara (equipment/cleanup assistance) and Nick Stone (traffic safety and street closure support).

Acuna said the event is dedicated in memory of Lucas Shepherd and noted that the fire department and other officials will speak at opening. He told council the organizers had contingency plans in case of rain and that some displays would be inside Midtown Mall suites provided by the property manager.

Resident Sue Rodman praised the event during public comment, saying it helps residents learn how to create defensible space and prepare for evacuations and animal rescue during an emergency.

The council thanked Acuna and encouraged public attendance. Acuna requested permission to return after the event with a wrap-up and participant acknowledgment; the mayor agreed that staff would welcome a post-event report.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Placerville City Council Meeting 04 22 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Placerville Fire Safe Council organizer Mark Acuna briefed the City Council on the upcoming Wildfire Safety Day, set to begin at 10 a.m. at 681 Main Street and featuring 22 participating agencies, community volunteers and local sponsors.","taxTitle","Placerville, El Dorado County, California","taxId",12827,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6571226,"Council approves employment agreement for Carol Kendrick as director of Development Services",218,937000,1155000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b&start=937&end=1155","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b/thumbnail_937000.jpg","/articles/6571226/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Council-approves-employment-agreement-for-Carol-Kendrick-as-director-of-Development-Services","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571226-65854d79f22357b2ed7b7a8e2c2e3a17/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159465&Signature=ZrJwmzbCGzYWq-jBtmUBcYkMeMdILHgXXrEYfx8Av9K1Rt1zFm40asPfl~w2Hc8r1n8Ez2jaeKSb7qCwTHdFf6S7Ee3tW4wePFnl9wvnBWk2v6UoXSOYuyJa~zOOM3sqSRyvmoZ9mpG7KhFZjCLwx33cl53BGxYyJ2iudD59SflsSRAdUy-85P~gem6yIELy-H0uUXkxUP9XN7IvxrH15YNhUQkwCGx01lBLQ08A3yFacGv1fjQK9uGrRt1-3p--7jy2sR~xZzgw9t98G6-kPvKq44hhtAkaM80vltVyHRITH6m7LcO2xEW3DW715r1-U0dHJeAztbLnA~C7MjoM9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placerville City Council approved an employment agreement appointing Carol Kendrick as the city’s director of Development Services.

City staff (presented by Mr. Morris) said the council had previously approved the appointment in closed session and that the employment agreement before the council matched the standard department-head contract terms. Staff said Kendrick, currently serving on a southern California city council and listed by staff as interim planning and building director in Beaumont, will begin work in Placerville on May 12. Mr. Morris said Kendrick agreed to the contract.

By state code disclosure, staff said Kendrick’s initial compensation will be at step 3 of the department-head salary schedule — $141,096 per year — and she will receive the standard $325 per month car allowance. The council moved and seconded the item and adopted the employment agreement on a roll-call vote (Councilmember Carter — Aye; Councilmember Nell/Noe — Aye; Councilmember Yarbrough — Aye; Vice Mayor Gopburg/Gottberg — Aye; Mayor Clerici/Claricci — Aye).

Public comment included Kathy Lishman, who expressed appreciation for Kendrick’s qualifications but raised concerns about raising a department-head salary to recruit the candidate and asked about impacts on other employees and pay equity.

The council approved the employment agreement as presented; staff will finalize onboarding and report back as needed.","Council approved an employment agreement naming Carol Kendrick director of Development Services; staff presented starting salary (step 3, $141,096) and a $325 monthly car allowance; Kendrick is expected to start on May 12.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6571231,"Placerville adopts ordinance approving city fire hazard mitigation zone maps",72,633000,705000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b&start=633&end=705","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b/thumbnail_633000.jpg","/articles/6571231/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Placerville-adopts-ordinance-approving-city-fire-hazard-mitigation-zone-maps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571231-1313e2d305ff03a2aef86eb0bca299b6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159465&Signature=IY403QvNfF9aaayZOxH6~wr5m0klktkai1QjFi2MDxPB3HfjGbDMOFGkbyAId6bJLX0l9NYYzdIT-KdqJXYnpuU3EWD6Ed74F8DMjaR9WncNKTYV4sav8OBsS1ZVzIhQk04qfKF7-nIgo~cKivkZxp9gIH0e92sUOa2FdrQxXQk-nJ~yjIzHdHLYyt~ZD0mmD5hr7baFDWA5CCzynLvKrOAvvzH6NCBleWznrWi9mxHUuQLQi33kmBbtGlXd~MY9xnIbzS-L91tUg1-IB48UDWGqsXY89ThY9qBxu6dP9-fMUfHLOksF97RDCouBiPDLqnR7qNnUw8~YwxNjCOL0yw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placerville City Council adopted an ordinance approving the city’s fire hazard mitigation zone maps after staff said no changes were required following prior discussion and consultation with CAL FIRE.

City staff (presented by Mr. Morris) said CAL FIRE had not provided any further changes since the council’s prior meeting and that staff recommended waiving the second reading and adopting the ordinance. No public comment was offered on the item.

A motion to adopt the ordinance per staff recommendation was moved and seconded; a roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval (Councilmember Carter — Aye; Councilmember Nell/Noe — Aye; Councilmember Yarbrough — Aye; Vice Mayor Gopburg/Gottberg — Aye; Mayor Clerici/Claricci — Aye). The council adopted the ordinance that evening and staff will implement the approved maps.

Staff presented no additional map revisions and noted that CAL FIRE had not provided further comment in time for the meeting.","Council adopted, by unanimous roll call, an ordinance approving the city’s fire hazard mitigation zone maps; staff reported no new changes from CAL FIRE and recommended waiving second reading.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":78,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6571236,"Council authorizes bidding for Smith Flat Road storm drain and paving project",215,722000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b&start=722&end=937","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b/thumbnail_722000.jpg","/articles/6571236/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Council-authorizes-bidding-for-Smith-Flat-Road-storm-drain-and-paving-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571236-55eba5e1d2f1a82b0f237b428d755dc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159465&Signature=BnQAh1ZZlCdNGm~ftirInNoaSj~-gJrX5uFkjSu~oGHeOFzy1xZpYdWfY6iD30ygETpGCYF1A4uAtK9PDm14nPb3VS8x2vtpPjJWO5difMoT2NAwP48gMus6UzAs1Qskc01k7qWD4cIvRxf7xtIOaMkEK9aBNHXuRqB1XEkk3GIpqFUVAD8TCu6EnYuLqkyIibFNZWqeU1Jq7RurO2rZsesC9KDALO~mm6~Qf4PCpitRRyCAq0syldi~2mlL8~fXezrCLg0HgUb8C22WcqRXZbhk70y4FH4WoJTixEEAIUzuahYHJbs2s6SQOB7wCO4oKZ6Ay20ntBlnO6A3fZHhhQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Placerville City Council authorized staff to advertise plans, specifications and construction contract documents for the Smith Flat Road storm drain and paving project and to proceed with public bidding.

City staff said the project, designed by REY Engineers under a 2023 agreement, responds to a failed pavement condition index rating for Smith Flat Road (staff cited a PCI of 8). The scope described by staff includes spot repairs to the city’s sewer main at six locations, a new maintenance-access manhole, and replacement of nearly 600 feet of combined 12-, 15- and 18-inch storm drain culverts that cross beneath Smith Flat Road. The project also calls for full removal and replacement of roadway pavement from the US 50 undercrossing near Broadway to Jakeway Road, with paving work matched to existing driveways and private bridges where they cross the creek. Staff noted the project lies within the Eldorado Irrigation District water service area and that EID previously indicated no waterline work was needed within the project limits.

Staff said property owners on Smith Flat Road, 7 Springs Road and Centennial Lane received preliminary notification in March and that construction is expected to start in July. The draft bid documents were complete and staff asked the council to authorize advertising in May, bid opening in June and return to the council for contract award and budget appropriations in July.

Resident Sue Rodman spoke in favor of the project, describing Smith Flat Road as in poor condition and supporting the work.

A motion to authorize advertising for bids was moved and seconded; a roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval (Councilmember Carter — Aye; Councilmember Nell/Noe — Aye; Councilmember Yarbrough — Aye; Vice Mayor Gopburg/Gottberg — Aye; Mayor Clerici/Claricci — Aye). The council did not attach additional conditions in the authorization.

Staff will return with the contract award recommendation and any required budget adjustments following the bid opening.","Council authorized staff to advertise bid documents for the Smith Flat Road storm drain and paving project after staff outlined design work, culvert replacements and a full pavement replacement; staff anticipates advertising in May and returning with a contract award in July.",{"_33":110,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":111,"_41":112,"_43":79,"_45":113,"_47":114,"_49":115,"_51":116,"_53":117,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":118,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":119,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6571241,"Placerville council weighs higher fees, shorter season and sponsorships to shore up Aquatic Center budget",1735,2890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b&start=1155&end=2890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3095408-be2d95441c61e0245559e1041dac7a7b/thumbnail_1155000.jpg","/articles/6571241/Placerville/El-Dorado-County/California/Placerville-council-weighs-higher-fees-shorter-season-and-sponsorships-to-shore-up-Aquatic-Center-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6571241-c89c6e84201b55b595084a2774308e4c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771159465&Signature=UDDZz5yEAdOoJ6p6LkS4DPmwTePGjCpqm6nAXssKwpupdyCyu1XtwrOO9q~n6P6MoRsdXyybN7FpTmBzFOABD5kz3tdOr4lbcfeeufRovhTkDc6qc29~gU7DE8Rr597SZJHE5iLUQNWS2rB9BGtgZ9BbO7aZrBtkt6IfG4Q~s4Gu0yvf5pIqzLpR0aOG0VQT6XruZ1UsKt4gaTrYLSBhVLy0s6rmGZsB2ICayjWEmU14UjwiWFNB8k8~BoiCxKKcahH7NiabdtlsxUnzhSY21uK32G-AlMQb~3nMhry8-t1ZeuHM2mCHdma3r9qiiXpWZrwAWX7yTuLmTigrZBxXVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Placerville city staff presented a status update on the Placerville Aquatic Center and asked the City Council for feedback on options to close a projected operating gap for fiscal year 2025–26.

The presentation by Dennis Nishihara, recreation staff, said the city plans to open the pool for the 2025 season on June 2 and to close the last day of swim on Sept. 1. Nishihara told the council the facility operates about 92 days across the season and that the current fee schedule was last updated in March 2020.

Nishihara framed why the issue matters: the city projects roughly $222,993 in revenue from the Aquatic Center for the coming year against larger operations and maintenance costs. He said operations-related expenditures include about $465,700 in routine operations and additional maintenance and repair costs that bring the total to roughly $674,300 (figures presented by staff). The county contributed $37,500 in the most recent year, staff said.

Staff outlined several options for narrowing the budget gap: 1) shorten the season by eliminating some weekday public swim days after children return to school; 2) increase user fees and implement a two-tiered resident/nonresident price with a resident discount; 3) change the pool schedule (for example, close some weekdays or only hold public swim on weekends); and 4) pursue sponsorships or fundraising campaigns and longer-term capital investments (variable-frequency drives, pool covers) to reduce operating costs.

Nishihara presented sample fees and usage data: a season pass was described as about $40 (staff noted a senior discount subsidized by a Marshall Foundation grant), drop-in activity-pool fees about $4 per child, and swim lesson fees shown at about $39 for group lessons. Staff also reported roughly 5,331 individual drop-in visits over the season and average weekly attendance of about 540.

Councilmembers and members of the public pressed several practical points. Multiple councilmembers supported raising fees and offering a resident discount; several emphasized preserving lap swim and senior access. Councilmember comments repeatedly noted lifeguard availability and the loss of younger staff when school resumes as reasons to reduce weekday programming first. Residents urged saving the pool and suggested fundraising, sponsorships and asking the county for more support; speakers cited that a significant portion of users come from unincorporated El Dorado County.

Public commenters who spoke on the item included Joe Rodman and Sue Rodman, who urged keeping swim lessons and the pool available because of the lessons’ public-safety benefits. Ruth Carter urged sponsorships and called attention to data presented showing county users. Kathy Lishman and other residents suggested donation campaigns or business sponsorships.

The council provided direction to staff to return with concrete proposals. Mayor and council remarks indicated support for a combination of fee increases with a resident discount, preserving lap swim and weekend service through Labor Day if possible, and exploring sponsorships and targeted cost-savings. Staff said they will bring specific proposals to the budget hearings in May and follow up with cost and revenue analyses for the council to consider.

The presentation materials and public comments will inform staff’s budget recommendations to the council during the upcoming budget process.","City staff laid out operating costs, revenues and several options — including fee increases, a shorter weekday schedule after school resumes and resident discounts — and the council directed staff to develop proposals for the FY 2025–26 budget.","actionData","errors"]

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