ALTURAS CITY COUNCIL
(ALSO MEETS AS THE CITY OF ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT)
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
2:00 p.m. CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 16, 2024
Kelly Crosby, Mayor Cheryl Nelson, Mayor Pro-Tem
Paul Minchella Brian Cox Samantha Wood
1. CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC FORUM: The public may address the Council with items not listed on the agenda. Should a request call for action by the Council, the item will be placed on a later agenda. Each speaker is allocated (3) minutes to speak. Speakers may not exceed their time, unless extension was requested and approved prior.
3. Approval or Additions/Deletions to Agenda
ALTURAS MUNICIPAL SEWER DISTRICT BUSINESS
a) None
CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS
4. CONSENT AGENDA: It is recommended that items _a_ through _d_ be acted on simultaneously unless separate action is requested by Council or Staff:
a.) Approve minutes of March 19, 2024 meeting.
b.) Approve City warrants for March 2024 in the amount of $217,612.16. c.) Approve ACH reconciliation report for March 2024 in the amount of $71,483.57. d.) Adopt Resolution #2024-11 removing inactive water & sewer accounts in the amount of $278.72.
5. Discussion/Action: Alturas Chamber of Commerce requesting an encroachment fee waiver. (Director of Public Works Farnam/Chamber of Commerce)
6. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval to adopt Resolution #2024-12 to recognize and honor the distinguished service of James “Jim” Porter of the Alturas City Fire Department. (Mayor Crosby)
7. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval of Resolution #2024-13 recognizing profound appreciation of Rick and Jane Holloway for their years of dedicated service to Modoc County as the owners of the Modoc Record. (Mayor Crosby)
8. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval for Resolution #2024-14 approving the 2023 General Plan annual progress report. (Director of Public Works Farnam)
9. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval for Resolution #2024-15 approving the 2023 Housing Element progress report. (Director of Public Works Farnam)
10. Discussion/Action: Requesting approval for Resolution #2024-16 updating the job title and description for the Municipal Pool Supervisor. (Director of Public Works Farnam)
11. Discussion/Action: Approve the Supplemental Services Agreement for the Pavement Maintenance Management Plan (PMMP) for the Alturas Municipal Airport and authorize the Director of Public Works to sign and execute the agreement. (Director or Public Works Farnam)
12. Discussion/Action: Requesting Council approval for reimbursement of round trip travel expenses for attendance of City Council meeting on January 16, 2024. (Councilmember Cox)
13. Discussion/Action: Requesting Council approval for reimbursement for outside legal expenses incurred. (Councilmember Cox)
14. Discussion/Action: Approve updated 3-year employment agreement for Finance Director that would replace existing employment contract. (Councilmember Minchella/Finance Committee)
15. Discussion/Action: Accept letter of resignation from City Attorney Hedlund. (Mayor Crosby)
16. Discussion/action: Request authorization for Finance/HR Director to solicit for a City Attorney in the form of RFP/SOQ. (Mayor Crosby)
17. Discussion/Action: Move regularly scheduled City Council Meeting Times from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. (Councilmember Cox)
18. Discussion/Action: Begin recording and live streaming City Council Meetings to allow Alturas citizens unable to physically attend City Council meetings full access. (Councilmember Cox)
19. Discussion/Action: Require an Alturas Police Department “Change of Command Audit” (Councilmember Cox)
20. Discussion/Action: Alturas City Budget report formatting changes needed. Require changes to way the City budget is reported. (Councilmember Cox)
21. Discussion/Action: Require Alturas City Department Heads (Police, Fire, Public Works) to produce individual department budgets. (Councilmember Cox)
22. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
23. COUNCIL/STAFF REPORTS:
24. CLOSED SESSION:
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED: April 12, 2024 on City Hall front doors & City Hall bulletin board. Also located on City website at www.cityofalturas.us
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If you wish to review the attachments available for each item, you can view them at the City Clerk’s Office which is located at 200 W. North Street, Alturas, CA 96101. You may also contact the City Clerk at (530) 233-2512 or by email at [email protected].