Officials from the City of Jackson and the Amador County Board of Supervisors, as well as donors and leaders and medical staff from Sutter Amador Hospital, ceremoniously cut a ribbon in front of the Emergency Department marking the completion of the expanded 9,115-square foot, $7.3 million Emergency Department.

The newly expanded Emergency Department is designed with patients in mind. Focusing on convenience and access, the department now has 14 private treatment rooms to accommodate a growing number of patients – all equipped with the latest computer-based monitoring system.  In addition, the comfort of patients and their family members has been addressed with a new covered entrance and expanded lobby.

“After three years of hard work and commitment, our vision to expand much-needed emergency services to our community is now completed,” said Anne Platt, CEO of Sutter Amador Hospital. “I am grateful to the staff, physicians, community members, donors and many others who helped turn our vision into reality. This was truly a team effort.”

More than $1.15 million of the total cost of the Emergency Department expansion came from the generosity of local donors, including the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, Sutter Amador Hospital Auxiliary, Valley Emergency Physicians and Armenio and Mary Lou D’Agostini. All gifts, regardless of their size, were essential to the success of this expansion.

“I’m very excited about the completion of our emergency department expansion because I know what it means for our patients and for those of us caring for patients,” said Paul Beatty, M.D., Medical Director of the Emergency Department. “This project has accomplished more than improved access and reduced wait times. It is a testament of our commitment to put patients first and allows us to continue to have the privilege to care for hundreds of families now and for future generations.”

Sutter Amador Hospital became affiliated with Sutter Health in 1991.  Since then, Sutter has continued its commitment to delivering personalized care through its not-for-profit mission within the community. As an entire network, Sutter Health places millions of dollars back into its communities each year. Through these investments and partnerships, Sutter Health is caring for people without health insurance, improving health care facilities and adding vital programs and services. In Amador County alone, Sutter Health provided nearly $5 million in charity care in 2013.

“Sutter Amador Hospital has been a long-term partner to our entire county for years,” said Jackson Mayor Pat Crew. “We are pleased to continue our collaboration with them so our residents may continue to access health care locally.”

Sutter Amador Hospital is affiliated with Sutter Health, a not-for-profit, community-based health system located throughout Northern California. For more information about Sutter Amador Hospital, visitwww.sutteramador.org.

For 33 years, Amador Lifeline has helped seniors and others with disabilities, chronic illnesses, in rehabilitation or on Hospice live independently in their homes by offering medical emergency response at the touch of a button. The not-for-profit program recently received a $2,800 investment from Sutter Amador Hospital to fund the upgrade of communicator equipment that is used in clients’ homes.

“Lifeline allows individuals to remain in their homes and gives them and their families peace of mind knowing that help is available 24 hours a day,” says Virginia Manner, Amador Lifeline supervisor.

The Lifeline system uses a two-way voice communicator and waterproof personal help button that can be worn as a necklace or wristband. In the event of an emergency at home, the wearer presses the button, sending a signal to the Lifeline Response Center dispatcher. The dispatcher evaluates the urgency of the situation and calls either a responder listed on the individual’s care plan or emergency medical personnel when needed.

Sutter Amador Hospital’s community partnership and support will fund the purchase of five two-way communicator units, which will replace aging units that can no longer be repaired. In addition, Lifeline has introduced a new wireless solution called HomeSafe for those who do not have a home phone line. The community investment will also support the purchase of one HomeSafe wireless communicator.

“We value the work of Amador Lifeline and the connections they support and maintain throughout our community,” said Sutter Amador Hospital CEO Anne Platt. “Our partnership with them helps extend the reach of health care.”

Amador Lifeline serves between 235 – 240 clients a month, most of whom are seniors. Manner says the majority of calls to Lifeline are related to falls in the home. Without immediate help after a fall, elderly individuals may suffer pain, emotional distress, or secondary medical problems like dehydration, pneumonia, renal failure and pressure ulcers. The program is invaluable in helping community members live safely at home and preventing hospitalizations.

Lifeline regularly partners with Sutter Amador Hospital and other community organizations to let seniors know about the service.  Medical alert scams are at an epidemic level nationally, and locally, many have also fallen prey to these scams.  Staffed by two professionals and 25 volunteers, Amador Lifeline is the only local, not-for-profit program providing service each day to keep the community’s most vulnerable residents living safe and secure in their own homes.

Sutter Amador Hospital is affiliated with Sutter Health, a not-for-profit, community-based health system located throughout Northern California. For more information about Sutter Amador Hospital, visit www.sutteramador.org.

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CITY OF SUTTER CREEK CITY COUNCIL

JUNE 2, 2014

7:00 p.m. Regular Session

33 CHURCH STREET, SUTTER CREEK

1.

CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM

2.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG -7:00 P.M

3.

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

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4.

INFORMATION/CORRESPONDENCE – For Information Only.

A. Monthly Calendar

B. Aces Waste Services Franchise Term Extension

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5.

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

A. Approval of City Council Minutes of May 19, 2014

B. Resolution 13-14-__ Approval of Property Transfer Agreement Between the Amador Transportation Commission and the City of Sutter Creek for “Prospect Drive Parcel.”

6.

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

The public comment on any item listed below shall be limited to five minutes, unless additional time is permitted by the Mayor/Council.

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7.

PRESENTATIONS

A. ACRA Annual Update – For Information Only.

B. Promotions Committee – Annual Report For Information Only.

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8.

ORDINANCES

A. Continue Public Hearing from May 19, 2014 – Second Reading of the 2013 California Building Standards Code- Continue Public Hearing, Waive the Second Reading and Enact the Ordinance.

B. Second Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Weed Abatement –Waive the Second Reading and Enact the Ordinance.

C. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Regarding Outdoor Dining in Public Rights-Of Way– Introduce Ordinance and staff report and waive first reading.

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9.

ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS

A. PD Incident Response Cost Recovery – For Information and Staff direction.

B. Historic Grammar School Scope of Work Project

10.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT - This section is an opportunity to provide Council members with an update on staff activities. No action is expected to be taken by the Council.

11.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS - This section is to provide Council members an opportunity to present reports on their activities and to request items be placed on future agendas.

12.

ADJOURNMENT

* Attachments

The next scheduled meeting is MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014 at 7:00 P.M

Proceedings of the Meeting will be tape recorded. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Office at (209) 267-5647. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements.

The agenda for the City Council Meeting on June 3, 2014 will be posted to the City’s website by 4:00 p.m. on May 31, 2014. 

Jack Magee Talks to Red Johnson about what's goin' on. 

Susan Miller and Kam Merzlak close the show with a few guests. 

Stevens Price talks to Susan and Kam about the up coming event Breathe of Broadway an Interfaith Foodbank Benefit. 

Kam Merzlak and Susan Miller talk about local events in the community.

John Swift talks to Kam about Gold County Lanes Bowling Alley and Lounge's Summer program Kids Bowl Free and more. 

Lucy Hackett talks to Susan about Jackson Business and Community Associates' call for new members.