This Fourth of July, ‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ by

The Ione Police Department

Ione, CA – The Fourth of July is one of America’s favorite holidays. And why not? Families and friends 

gather to celebrate our country with food, parades, parties, picnics and fireworks. 

And yet there is a very dark side to this great holiday. For many, the celebration includes alcohol, and the 

holiday can quickly go from festive to fatal when people choose to drive after drinking. From 2009-2013, 

nearly 40 percent of ALL traffic fatalities over the Fourth of July period occurred in alcohol-impaired-

driving crashes. Of the five major holiday periods of the year in California, the Fourth of July ranks as 

having the highest daily fatality rate.

Over the Fourth of July holiday period in 2013 alone (6 p.m. July 3rd to 5:59 a.m. July 8th), there were 199 

people killed in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes on our nation’s roads, according to the National 

Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In California, 28 individuals were killed in Alcohol 

Involved crashes.

To crack down on drunk driving this Fourth of July, the Ione Police Department will be out in full force, 

aggressively targeting those who put lives in danger. DUI Saturation Patrols will be deployed during the 

holiday weekend and all patrol officers will be alert to the tell tale signs of an impaired driver

NHTSA data shows that 10,076 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes in the United States in 

2013—representing almost a third of all crash fatalities. By comparison, during the July Fourth period 

that year, 39 percent of all crash fatalities involved alcohol-impaired drivers. 

The rate of high-BAC impaired driving is astounding. In fatal crashes during the July Fourth period in 

2013, more than one-fifth (21%) of involved drivers or motorcycle operators had BACs of .15 or 

higher—almost twice the legal limit.

NHTSA data also reveals that 35 percent of young drivers (18 to 34 years old) were driving drunk (BAC 

of .08 or higher) in fatal crashes over the July Fourth period in 2013. Motorcycle operators are also 

overrepresented as the highest percentage of alcohol-impaired drivers in fatal crashes. In 2013, more than 

one-quarter (27%) of motorcycle operators in fatal crashes had BACs of .08 or higher. 

Drunk drivers are more common at night, too. Over the July 4th holiday in 2013, more than two fifths 

(42%) of the drivers in nighttime fatal crashes (6 p.m. to 5:59 a.m.) were alcohol-impaired, as compared 

to 13 percent of drivers in fatal crashes during the day. 

If you’re caught driving drunk or drug impaired, you will be arrested. Aside from putting your life and the 

lives of others at risk, driving impaired can also lead to serious consequences. A DUI arrest can mean 

time in jail, loss of your license, and steep financial expenses; the average DUI costs about $10,000. 

Law enforcement region-wide is asking for everyone’s support this holiday weekend and all summer 

long:

Plan a safe way home before the fun begins.

Before drinking, designate a sober driver.

DDVIP: The California Office of Traffic Safety DDVIP mobile app is now available for free 

download on iOS and Android devices. Launched last year, the new DDVIP app offers enhanced 

features, allowing users to “Map a Spot” with their current location to find DDVIP partnering 

establishments in their area or a “List of Spots” to search all participating bars and restaurants 

throughout California. Users can stay up-to-date with the latest from DDVIP and see what other 

users are saying via its social tab. Also through the app, for those who want to imbibe but also 

make it a point to plan ahead, users can easily order a sober ride from Uber, Lyft or Curb – all 

from one screen.  

DRUGS, MEDICATION & ALCOHOL= CRASHES:  Recent statistics reveal that 30 percent of 

drivers in fatal crashes had one or more drugs in their systems.  A study of active drivers showed 

more tested positive for drugs that may impair driving (14 percent) than did for alcohol (7.3 

percent).  Of the drugs, marijuana was most prevalent, at 7.4 percent, slightly more than alcohol.

If you happen to see a drunk driver on the road, don’t hesitate “Report Drunk Drivers! Call 911!”

If you know someone who is about to drive or ride while impaired, take your friend’s keys and 

help your friend make other arrangements to get to where he or she is going safely. 

Funding for the special DUI operation is by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through 

the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The Avoid DUI Task Force will deploy checkpoints 

and DUI patrols next during the August/Labor Day DUI Mobilization.

CONTACT:  Chief Tracy Busby, Ione Police Chief (209) 274-2456 Ext 108  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Supervisor Richard Forster previews this weeks Amador County Board Meeting for the week of June 22, 2015.

Supervisor Richard Forster previews this weeks Amador County Board Meeting for the week of June 22, 2015 2 of 2.

Supervisor Richard Forster covers the Board of Supervisors meeting for the week on June 8, 2015 part 1.

Supervisor Richard Forster covers the Board of Supervisors meeting for the week on June 8, 2015 part 2.

Paul Molinelli Jr, Matt Toma, and Jim Vinciguerra join Tom in the studio today to discuss the upcoming 135th Annual Italian Picnic Parade at the Italian Picnic Grounds. The 3 day event includes a carnival and bocci, music and dancing, barbecue, bingo, a ravioli dinner, wine and olive oil tasting, and much more... Not to mention the Parade! June 5-6-7

Paul Molinelli Jr, Matt Toma, and Jim Vinciguerra join Tom in the studio today to discuss the upcoming 135th Annual Italian Picnic Parade at the Italian Picnic Grounds. The 3 day event includes a carnival and bocci, music and dancing, barbecue, bingo, a ravioli dinner, wine and olive oil tasting, and much more... Not to mention the Parade! June 5-6-7

Supervisor Richard Forster previews the Amador County Supervisor's meeting for May 26, 2015.

(Part 2)

Supervisor Richard Forster previews the Amador County Supervisor's meeting for May 26, 2015.

CITY OF PLYMOUTH

CITY COUNCIL

AGENDA

THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2014

6:30 PM

Council Chambers 9426 Main Street Plymouth, California

Peter Amoruso, Mayor

Peter Taylor, Vice Mayor Greg Baldwin, Councilman

Jon Colburn, Councilman Sandy Kyles, Councilman

MISSION STATEMENT

The City of Plymouth preserves our small town atmosphere and provides fiscally responsible

services that fulfill public needs while protecting their quality of life.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

The City Council welcomes you to its meetings, which are scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on the

2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Participation in the meetings is encouraged and

appreciated. This meeting will be recorded. Council Chambers are wheelchair accessible.

Other special accommodations may be requested by contacting the City Clerk 72 hours in

advance of the meeting. Please silence all cell phones or similar devices.

The City Council has adopted a policy that no new items will be called after 10:00 PM

unless otherwise motioned by the City Council before 10:00 PM please be aware that an

item that has not been heard by 10:00 PM may be continued to a future Council Meeting.

AGENDA

1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL:

 Roll Call

 Flag Salute

 Invocation: Pastor Michael Hays, Plymouth Baptist Church

2. APPROVAL OF REGULAR AGENDA OF JUNE 12, 2014

3. PUBLIC COMMENT:

Under Government Code Section 54954.3, members of the audience may address the Council

on any item of interest to the public and within the Council's purview, or on any Agenda Item

before or during the Council's consideration of the item. If you wish to address the Council

during the meeting, please fill out a Speaker Identification Sheet and give it to the City Clerk.

When you are called upon to speak, step forward to the podium and state your name for

the record. Normally, speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each with 20 minutes being

allowed for all comments. Any public comments beyond the initial 20 minutes may be heard

at the conclusion of the agenda. The Mayor has the discretion to lengthen or shorten the

allotted times.

Except for certain specific exceptions, the City Council is prohibited from discussing or

taking action on any item not appearing on the posted agenda.

June 12, 2014 AGENDA 2

4. PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS:

4.1 ACRA PRESENTATION – Carolyn Fregulia

4.2 FINAL DISPOSITION OF SURPLUSED 1939 RIO FIRE TRUCK – Steve

Huntington

5. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS:

All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the City

Council and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no separate

discussion of these items unless, before the City Council votes on the motion to adopt,

members of the Council, staff or the public request specific items to be removed from the

Consent Calendar for separate discussion and action (roll call vote).

5.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2014

5.2 CORRESPONDENCE

5.3 RESOLUTION 2014-14: A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008-11

SECTION 5, OF THE PUBLIC AGENCY RISK SHARING AUTHORITY OF

CALIFORNIA DESIGNATING PARSAC BOARD OF DIRECTOR

5.4 ZINFANDEL RIDGE & SHENANDOAH RIDGE ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT

AGREEMENT REVIEW

5.5 PROCLAMATION FOR REBECCA NEILON, DOKKEN ENGINEERING

6. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:

6.1 SOLICITING CITIZEN’S VIEWS ON THE FINAL REPORTS FOR

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) # 12-CDBG-8408

THAT MAY BE SUBMITTED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING

AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (HCD) the two PLANNING PROJECTS

WERE AN UPDATE OF THE CITY’S ZONING ORDINANCE ($52,000) AND A

CITY WASTEWATER MASTER PLAN ($48,000) – Grant Administrator Terry

Cox

OPEN PUBLIC HEARING

STAFF REPORT

OPEN PUBLIC COMMENT

CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING

COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION

7. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:

7.1 SWRCB RESOLUTIONS FOR CLEAN WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND

PROJECT 7852-120 – Grant Administrator Terry Cox

RECOMMENDATION: Approve the reimbursement Resolution 2014-16 and

the pledged revenues Resolution 2014-17 to allow the refinance of the City’s

existing sewer debt

June 12, 2014 AGENDA 3

7.2 SB1199 WILD AND SCENIC RIVER

RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff

7.3 DRAFT MANDATORY GARBAGE ORDINANCE

RECOMMENDATION: Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff

7.4 PRELIMINARY BUDGET FOR 2014/15 FISCAL YEAR

8. COUNCIL/STAFF COMMUNICATIONS – Brief reports on matters of general interest

8.1 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

8.1A HWY 49/MAIN STREET UPDATE

8.2 MAYOR & COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS

8.3 COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

9. CLOSED SESSION

9.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION

(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)

Number of Cases: 1

9.2 LIABILITY CLAIM (Pursuant to Section 54956.95)

Claimant: Patricia Condon and Clare Condon (a minor, by and through her

Guardian ad litem) and John Condon

Agency claimed against: City of Plymouth and Guy Creason Jr. and Amador

County

10. ADJOURNMENT

City Clerk’s certificate of Posting of Agenda

I, Gloria Stoddard, City Clerk for City of Plymouth, declare that the foregoing agenda for June 12,

2014 Regular Meeting of the Plymouth City Council was posted on June 6, 2014 at the office of the

City of Plymouth City Hall, 9426 Main Street, Plymouth, California, 95669 and was available for

public review at that location. The agenda is also posted on the bulletin board at the US Post Office,

9477 Main Street, Plymouth, California. In accordance with California Government Code Section

54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item,

and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public

inspection at the City Clerk’s office in City Hall. If, however, the document or writing is not

distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made

available to the public at the location of the meeting on this agenda. The address of City Hall is 9426

Main Street, Plymouth, California 95669.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the City of Plymouth to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons

regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race,

religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status,

status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other classification protected by

federal, state or local law.

June 12, 2014 AGENDA 4

NOTICE: Members of the Public are entitled to directly address the City Council concerning any item

that is described in the notice of this meeting, before or during consideration of that item. If you wish to

address Council on an issue, which is on this agenda, please complete a yellow speaker request, and

deliver it to the City Clerk prior to discussion of the item. When your name is called, stand to be

recognized by the Mayor and then proceed to the podium. If you wish to address the City Council on

any other item of interest to the public, when the Mayor asks if there is any “Public Comment,” follow

the same procedure described above. Please limit your comments to three minutes or less.

As presiding officer, the Mayor has the authority to preserve order at all City Council meetings, to

remove or cause the removal of any person from any such meeting for disorderly conduct, or for making

personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks, using profanity, or becoming boisterous, threatening or

personally abusive while addressing said Council, and to enforce the rules of the Council.

PERSONS INTERESTED IN PROPOSING AN ITEM FOR THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SHOULD

CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE CITY COUNCIL, THE CITY MANAGER OR CITY CLERK.