CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
September 2, 2025
REGULAR SESSION~ 5:30 P.M.
ANDERSON CITY HALL
1887 Howard Street
PARTICIPATION BY PUBLIC IN MEETING
Please review the Agenda to determine if the subject you wish to discuss is scheduled for Council consideration. If it is on the Agenda, you will have an opportunity when that matter comes up for discussion to briefly address the Council.
If the subject is not on tonight's Agenda, please complete an Agenda Request Form (on Clerk's table) and present it to the City Council Clerk. You will have the opportunity to speak on the subject under Item 5.2. However, if the item is not on the Agenda, each speaker will be limited to one three (3) minute opportunity to speak, unless the City Council makes an exception due to special circumstances.
The Brown Act prohibits the Council from taking action on any item not placed on the printed Agenda in most cases.
The Brown Act requires any non-confidential documents or writings distributed to a majority of the City Council less than 72 hours before a regular meeting will be made available to members of the public at the same time they are distributed.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Anderson will make available to members of the public any special assistance necessary to participate in this meeting. The public should contact the City Clerk's office (378-6646) to make such a request. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
This is an Equal Opportunity Program. Discrimination is prohibited by Federal Law.
Complaints of discrimination may be filed with the Secretary of Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.
City Council Meeting
September 2, 2025
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1.0 ROLL CALL - COUNCIL:
REGULAR SESSION - 5:30 P.M.
Councilmember Simmons
Councilmember Gallagher
Councilmember Hale
Vice-Mayor Gallier
Mayor Baugh
2.0 INVOCATION - Rio Mabugay, Associate Ministerial Director Northern California Conference Seventh-day Adventist, will give the invocation.
3.0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Mayor Baugh.
5.2 PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA - This is the time to address public comments by any member of the public to the Council regarding an item not on the agenda. Each comment must be limited to 3 minutes or less and on an item within the City's subject matter jurisdiction. The Brown Act does not permit any action or discussion on items not listed on the agenda. Are there any public comments?
CONSENT AGENDA
6.0 CONSENT AGENDA - Consent Agenda items are expected to be routine and noncontroversial. They will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any member of the public, staff or City Council may request that an item be removed from the Consent A9enda for separate discussion. Are there any requests to remove any items from the Consent A9enda?
6.1 MINUTES - Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of August 19, 2025.
6.2 WARRANTS - Receive and file warrant 35518 to 35561 in the amount of $161,460.11; Receive and file warrant 35562 to 35595 in the amount of $140,830.11; Receive and file ACH in the amount of $57,496.59; Receive and file ACH in the amount of $56,451.27
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
6.11 ITEMS (IF ANY) REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR - Items removed from the Consent A9enda for discussion will be treated as Regular A9enda items and any member of the public may request to address the Council on any such item as it comes up for discussion. Please provide your name and limit your remarks to 3 minutes or less.
REGULAR AGENDA
8.0 REGULAR AGENDA - Regular Agenda Items will be discussed individually and in order.
Any member of the public may request to address the Council on an item as it comes up for discussion. Please provide your name and limit your remarks to 3 minutes or less.
City Council Meeting
September 2, 2025
CITY COUNCIL
8.la LETTER OF OPPOSITION ASSEMBLY BILL 495
RECOMMENDED ACTION;
Discuss sending the Letter of Opposition
8.lb COUNCIL PROCEDURES
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss amending the Council Procedures
8.lc PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss the topic of Decommissioning the Planning Commission.
8.ld PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPOINTMENT
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Appoint one member to the Anderson Planning Commission for a term concurrent with the term of Mayor Baugh.
CITY MANAGER
8.3 WASTEWATER REBATE FUND AD HOC COMMITTEE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Discuss and select two members of the Council to form a Wastewater Rebate Ad Hoc Committee.
POLICE
8.8 COMMUNITY CAT ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Receive a Staff Report;
2. Introduce an Ordinance (First Reading), adding Chapter 6.33 to the Anderson Municipal Code to regulate the feeding of community /feral cats in public and City Council Meeting
September 2, 2025
private areas in order to mitigate public nuisance, protect animal welfare, and reduce the growth of unmanaged cat populations;
3. Waive full reading and direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by Title only.
11.0 COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS - City Councilmembers will report on attendance at conferences/meetings reimbursed at City expense (Requirement of Assembly Bill 1234.)
14.0 ADJOURN - The Cit;y Council will adiourn to September 16, 2025.
DRAFT
ANDERSON CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Regular Meeting
August 19, 2025
REGULAR SESSION
The regular session was called to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers present: Councilmember Simmons
Councilmember Gallagher
Councilmember Hale
Vice-Mayor Gallier
Mayor Baugh
Also present: City Manager Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Attorney Collin Bogener, Police Chief Oliver Collins, Public Works Director Adam Whelen, Finance Director Cindy Wheeler and City Clerk Christy White.
INVOCATION
Ryan Wildauer, Neighborhood Church of Anderson/Cottonwood, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Dan Gallier led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS
Police Chief Oliver Collins honored and thanked retiring Police Department Chaplains Mark Robertson and Mary Little. Mary Little was in attendance and thanked Council for the opportunity to be a part of the Chaplin program.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
New PG&E Representative David Maung introduced himself to Council.
CONSENT AGENDA
By motion made, second (Gallagher/Simmons) and carried by a 5-0 vote, Council took the following action.
Approved the minutes of the regular meeting of July 15, 2025.
ITEM 6.1 9/2/2025
City Council Meeting
September 2, 2025
Received and filed warrant 353236 to 35299 in the amount of $214,738.61; Received and filed warrant 35300 to 35326 in the amount of $927,411.77; Received and filed warrant 35327 to 35389 in the amount of $368,377.02; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $60,401.24; Received and filed warrant 35390 to 35432 in the amount of $390,043.05; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $58,378.93; Received and filed ACH in the amount of $132,131.75; Received and file warrant 35433 to 35517 in the amount of$116,653.05 Received and filed the Quarterly Treasurer's Report on City Investments.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Gallagher, Simmons, Hale, Gallier and Mayor Baugh.
None.
None.
None.
REGULAR AGENDA
POLICE CHIEF
BODY WORN CAMERA (BWC) AND DIGITAL MEDIA STORAGE SYSTEM FOR ALL POLICE
DEPARTMENT SWORN STAFF AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICERS
Police Chief Oliver Collins gave a staff report and answered questions from Council By motion made, seconded (Simmons/Hale), and carried by a 5-0 vote, the Council voted to authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the supply, training and maintenance of a body worn camera system and cloud storage solution in an amount not to exceed $243,267.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Simmons, Hale, Gallagher, Gallier and Mayor Baugh.
None.
None.
None.
COUNCIL REPORTS/COMMENTS
Councilmembers used this time to report on meetings and activities they participated in and to announce upcoming events.
Councilmember Hale requested AB495 be agenized at the next meeting.
Councilmember Hale requested Council procedures be discussed at the next meeting.
Councilmember Hale requested decommissioning the Planning Commission be discussed at the next meeting.
It was a unanimous decision to agendize all three topics at the next meeting.
Public Comment on Closed Session Items - None.
6;07 p.m.: The City Council convened to Closed Session.
City Council Meeting
September 2, 2025
CLOSED SESSION
6;19 p.m,; The City Council reconvened to QJ:,en Session.
CLOSED SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT
C.S.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION(§ 54956.9) - Chao v. County of Shasta, et al.: Case No. 2:21-cv-01819-DJC-DMC C.S.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to§ 54956.9(b): One case.
Mayor Baugh announced that the Council sat in Closed Session with no reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
6:19 p.m.; The City Council adjourned to September 2. 2025.
Susie Baugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk
AGENDA ITEM
!September 2, 2025 City Council Meeting I
Approved for Submittal By:
To Be Presented By:
To:
Through:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
From: Cindy Wheeler, Finance Director /Treasurer
Date: September 2, 2025
I SUBJECT
Receive and File Weekly Warrant Registers.
I RECOMMENDATION
Receive and file warrant 35518 to 35561 in the amount of $161,460.11; Receive and file warrant 35562 to 35595 in the amount of $140,830.11; Receive and file ACH in the amount of$57,496.59; Receive and file ACH in the amount of $56,451.27
I ATTACHMENT
Warrant Registers.
ITEM 6.2 PAGE1 9/2/2025
CHECK REGISTER
NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
010746 US BANK
ADMIN FEES 8/14/2025 ACH 1,900.00
000017 49ER WATER SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035518 1,245.00
000615 AT&T CALNET
PHONE CHARGES 8/15/2025 035519 323.97
000700 BADGER METER, INC.
EQUIPMENT 8/15/2025 035520 254.73
001536 BULLERT INDUSTRIAL ELEC, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035521 130.50
001588 ABIGAIL M. BURTON
CLEANING DEPOSIT REFUND 8/15/2025 035522 350.00
001912 CASCADE COMFORT SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035523 2,056.49
001971 CDW GOVERNMENT, INC.
SUBSCRIPTION-AIRLINK 2025 8/15/2025 035524 544.95
002047 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
INTERNET SERVICES 8/15/2025 035525 700.76
002142 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035526 204.42
002157 CITY OF ANDERSON
PETTY CASH REIMBURSEMENT 8/15/2025 035527 100.85
002176 CIVICPLUS, LLC
MUNICODE ADMIN SUPPORT FEE 8/15/2025 035528 367.50
003452 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
VEHICLE LEASES 8/15/2025 035529 24,129.76
NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
003590 FASTENERS INC.
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035530 806.06
003618 FERGUSON WATERWORKS #1423
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035531 15,587.62
011814 DAN GALLIER
HEALTH INS. REIMBURSEMENT 8/15/2025 035532 3,051.00
004096 GILES LOCK & SECURITY SYSTEMS,
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035533 284.04
004248 GRAINGER
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035534 970.22
004790 HIGHWAY SPECIALTY CO, INC
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8/15/2025 035535 1,146.46
005062 1-5 RENTALS, INC.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8/15/2025 035536 2,316.62
005445 K & S STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035537 8,618.58
005839 LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035538 33.84
006153 LOUCKS LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
MATERIALS 8/15/2025 035539 434.37
006229 L YRO PRINTING
PROFESSIONAL SVCS & SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035540 986.44
006776 MEYER'S POLICE K-9 TRAINING, L
TRAINING-FOLDEN 8/15/2025 035541 2,150.00
006958 MOORE & BOGEN ER
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035542 10,172.00
007202 NCCSIF
ANNUAL DRONE PREMIUM 8/15/2025 035543 7,479.85
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NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
007238 NETSOUND INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035544 30,475.00
007477 OBSIDIAN IT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035545 10,909.53
007618 PACE SUPPLY CORP.
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035546 1,395.76
007630 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
UTILITIES 8/15/2025 035547 4,984.00
012203 JENNIFER ROSENBERGER
KEY DEPOSIT REFUND 8/15/2025 035548 10.00
010187 SUNRISE EXCAVATING, INC.
MATERIALS 8/15/2025 035549 638.45
010732 UPS
SHIPPING FEES 8/15/2025 035550 23.03
010756 USA BLUEBOOK
SUPPLIES 8/15/2025 035551 172.72
010918 VIRTUAL PROJECT MANAGER
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/15/2025 035552 1,250.00
011064 WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC
DUMP FEES 8/15/2025 035553 351.22
1 BARRIE, MARGENIA & R
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035554 13.27
1 GANNON, STEVEN
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035555 13.27
1 HALLAGAN, MICHAEL
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035556 9.75
1 LAMONTE, ANDREA
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035557 13.27
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NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
1 STRATTON, ANDREA
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035558 13.27
1 STRIEFF, ROB
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035559 13.27
1 WESTSIDE AUTO SERVIC
US REFUND 8/15/2025 035560 13.27
000272 ALLIANT INSURANCE SVCS, INC.
INSURANCE PREMIUM 8/15/2025 035561 24,815.00
161,460.11
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CHECK REGISTER
NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
000083 ACE HARDWARE
SUPPLIES·JO8#6 8/22/2025 035562 1,084.27
012035 AMERICAN HIGHWAY PRODUCTS, LTD
SUPPLIES 8/22/2025 035563 1,070.13
000609 AT & T
PHONE CHARGES 8/22/2025 035564 95.58
000615 AT&T CALNET
PHONE CHARGES 8/22/2025 035565 64.02
001133 BIG VALLEY SANITATION
EQUIPMENT RENTAL 8/22/2025 035566 718.75
001750 CALIFORNIA SAFETY CO.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035567 1,810.00
001881 CARREL'S OFFICE MACHINES
MONTHLY LEASE 8/22/2025 035568 297.99
012490 NICOLLE CASPERSON
KEY DEPOSIT REFUND 8/22/2025 035569 10.00
002047 CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS
INTERNET SERVICES 8/22/2025 035570 1,717.98
002165 CITY OF REDDING
LIBRARY CONTRIBUTION 8/22/2025 035571 4,069.81
012237 OLIVER COLLINS
PER DIEM-TRAINING 8/22/2025 035572 120.00
012358 VICTORIA DE LORENZO
PER DIEM-TRAINING 8/22/2025 035573 344.00
012491 ANGELA DELEHANTY
CLEANING DEPOSIT REFUND 8/22/2025 035574 350.00
NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
011828 CHRISTOPHER DOWDS
REIMBURSEMENT-CLASS A RENEWAL 8/22/2025 035575 59.13
012489 CHRISTINA DUBEAU
FACILITY RENTAL REFUND 8/22/2025 035576 1,595.00
003396 EMERGENCY VEHICLE OUTFITTING C
PROFESSIONAL SVCS & EQUIPMENT 8/22/2025 035577 191.81
011715 EMMA FARMER
PER DIEM-TRAINING 8/22/2025 035578 344.00
003590 FASTENERS INC.
SUPPLIES 8/22/2025 035579 331.74
008407 GANNETT CALIFORNIA LOCALIQ
ADVERTISING 8/22/2025 035580 71.30
004248 GRAINGER
SUPPLIES 8/22/2025 035581 783.12
004318 PETER GRIGGS
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035582 157.50
004592 HAVEN HUMANE SOCIETY
ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES 8/22/2025 035583 1,359.36
005445 K & S STAFFING SOLUTIONS, INC.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035584 456.19
006734 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER REDDING E
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035585 4,500.00
012277 NAPA AUTO PARTS
PARTS 8/22/2025 035586 1,838.67
007238 NETSOUND INC
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035587 6,166.00
007493 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, LLC
OFFICE SUPPLIES 8/22/2025 035588 270.39
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NAME CHECK CHECK CHECK
VENDOR DESCRIPTION DATE NUMBER AMOUNT
007630 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC
UTILITIES 8/22/2025 035589 99,799.41
012238 MICHELLE PEPPEL
PER DIEM-TRAINING 8/22/2025 035590 344.00
008661 RIVER CITY COMPLIANCE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035591 192.00
009256 SCP DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
SUPPLIES 8/22/2025 035592 5,154.11
012047 SHASTA COUNTY HHSA
RECONVEYANCE FEE 8/22/2025 035593 40.00
012016 SISKIYOU OPPORTUNITY CENTER
JANITORIAL SERVICES 8/22/2025 035594 1,871.44
010756 USA BLUEBOOK
SUPPLIES 8/22/2025 035595 3,552.41
08/18/25 ACH PERS $57,496.59 140,830.11
FOR PAYROLL ENDING 08/01/25
08/27/25 ACH PERS $56,451.27
FOR PAYROLL ENDING 08/15/25
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Date
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AGENDA ITEM
~eptember 2, 2025, City Council Meetin~
To:
Through:
From:
Date:
!SUBJECT
Members of the Anderson City Council
Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Darin Hale, Councilmember
September 2, 2025
Letter of Opposition Assembly Bill 495
I RECOMMENDATION
Discuss sending the Letter of Opposition
I FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended actions have no fiscal impacts.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
for Submittal By:
eth-Deshais, City Manager
esented By:
During Item 11.0 - Council Reports/Comments at the August 19, 2025 meeting, Councilmember Hale raised the topic of sending the draft attached letter opposing AB 495 to the California Senate, Senator Meghan Dahle, and Governor Newsom.
I ATTACHMENTS
Draft Letter of Opposition to AB 495
ITEM 8.1a PAGE1 9/2/2025
September 2, 2025
California State Senate
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
Re: Opposition to AB-495 - The Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025 Dear Members of the California State Senate,
We Anderson City Council, representing the proud residents of the City of Anderson in the heart of Northern California, write to express our extreme opposition to AB-495, the socalled Family Preparedness Plan Act of 2025. This bill is nothing short of state-sanctioned child trafficking, masquerading as protection for immigrant families. We urge you to reject this dangerous legislation outright and protect the sanctity of parental rights and family integrity that define our communities.
AB-495 recklessly expands caregiver authorization affidavits to include virtually any adult with a vague "familial or mentoring relationship" to a child, allowing them to seize control over school enrollment, medical decisions, dental care, and even mental health treatments without meaningful oversight or parental consent. By permitting non-relatives to execute these affidavits under penalty of perjury- with no robust verification process-this bill opens the floodgates for exploitation.
The bill's confidentiality provisions further shield potential abusers from scrutiny, prohibiting disclosure to authorities and creating a veil of secrecy that traffickers could exploit. This abomination deeply violates the strongly held values of the City of Anderson.
In our region, family is sacred-parents, not strangers or bureaucrats, hold the God-given authority to raise and protect their children. We cherish community bonds built on trust, hard work, and self-reliance, not government overreach that erodes parental sovereignty.
City Council
1887 Howard Street
Anderson, CA 96007
www.ci.anderson.ca.us Phone: (530) 378-6646
Fax: (530) 378-6648
AB-495 threatens to dismantle these principles, enabling the separation of children from their families under the guise of "preparedness," while ignoring the real risks of abuse, kidnapping, and human trafficking that plague vulnerable populations. Northern Californians will not stand for legislation that treats children as commodities to be handed off at whim.
We demand that you vote NO on AB-495 and send a clear message that California will not endorse policies that endanger our youth and betray our core values. The City of Anderson stands ready to join forces with like-minded communities to fight this assault on families.
Respectfully,
Anderson City Council
Susie Baugh, Mayor
City of Anderson
City Council
1887 Howard Street
Anderson,CA 96007
www.ci.anderson.ca.us Phone: (530) 378-6646
Fax: (530) 378-6648
AGENDA ITEM
~eptember 2, 2025, City Council Meetingj
Approved for Submittal By:
Jo
To:
Through:
From:
Members of the Anderson City Council
Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Dain Hale, Councilmember
Date: September 2, 2025
I SUBJECT
Council Procedures
I RECOMMENDATION
Discuss amending the Council Procedures
I FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended actions have no fiscal impacts.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
eth-Deshais, City Manager
During Item 11.0 - Council Reports/Comments at the August 19, 2025 meeting, Councilmember Hale raised the topic of amending the Anderson Council Procedures, which were last updated at the February 18, 2025 Council meeting. The specific proposal was to add language clarifying that any Councilmember may place an item on the agenda. The current language in Section G - Placing Items on the Agenda is provided below.
Placing Items on Agenda
ITEM 8.1b PAGE1 9/2/2025
City Council: During the "Council Reports" portion of a meeting, a Council member may request an item be considered on a future agenda. If so directed by the Council, through majority vote, staff will prepare a staff report for the item and place it on a future agenda for Council consideration.
City Manager/City Attorney: Either the City Manager or the City Attorney may place matters on the agenda without special permission from the City Council.
Members of the Public: A member of the public may request an item be placed on a future agenda during the public comment period of a meeting or through other communication with Council members or with staff If the City Council or City Manager consent, such item will be agendized.
Emergency Items: Emergency and non-agendized items may be added to an agenda only in accordance with state law. Emergency items are only those matters affecting public health or safety, such as work stoppages, disasters and other severe emergencies. Meeting to consider an emergency situation requires a majority vote. Emergency meetings are very rare.
Urgency Items: On occasion, after the agenda is posted, an item arises that the Council would like to act on. Non-agendized items may be added to the agenda only if the Council makes findings that (1) the need to consider the item arose after the posting of the agenda and (2) that there is a need to take immediate action at this meeting of the City Council. These findings must be approved by a 4/5 vote; if less than four members of Council are present, the findings require a unanimous vote of those present.
Other neighboring Cities provide opportunities for their Councilmembers to add agenda items in a similar process to the City of Anderson, their Council agenda language is referenced below.
City of Redding
Items 12. Suggestions from Council Members Relative to Potential Topics for Future City Council Meetings
City of Shasta Lake
10.0 CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REPORTS: This is the time set aside for Council Members, who may so desire, to give brief comments or reports concerning City matters. The City Council may not enter into discussion on matters reported. Statements made by individual Council Members should not be interpreted as a statement of the City Council. The City Council only takes action by majority vote.
• Brief reports by members of the Council regarding correspondence, events and/or meetings attended, and upcoming meetings/events. • Suggestions/motions for future agenda items.
• In compliance with Assembly Bill 1234, Council will report on attendance at conferences/meetings/events where expenses are reimbursed by the City.
City of Red Bluff
Future Agenda Items by Consensus of Council
ITEM 8.tb PAGE2 9/2/2025
I ATTACHMENTS
1. February 18, 202 5 Staff Report Amending Council Procedures ITEM 8.1b PAGE3 9/2/2025
AGENDA ITEM
!February 18, 2025, City Council Meettnj
To:
From:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the
Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Date: February 18, 2025
!SUBJECT
Amending the Anderson City Council Procedures.
I RECOMMENDATION
Approve the changes to the Anderson City Council Procedures as discussed at the February 4, 2025 Council meeting.
I FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
l
The City Council procedures were last updated in June of 2012. These procedures should be reviewed on a periodic basis to remain relevant and effective in governing the conduct of council meetings. After staff review and Council discussion at the February 4, 2025 meeting the procedures received minor edits and the proposed updates to create more clarity. A few of the proposed changes are the following.
Adoption of Rosenher(s Rules of Order
• Replace the existing Robert's Rules of Order with Rosenberg's Rules of Order as the procedural guide for parliamentary procedure. This is a simplified version of framework for meetings but still offers transparency and order without the complexity of Robert's Rules.
ITEM~ PAGE1 2/18/2025
Chan&in& the meetin1i start time.
• Adjust the regular City Council start time from 6:00pm to 5:30pm. This will reduce the amount of extended staff time between the end of their workday at S :0Opm and the current meeting start time. This change still allows for public participation in the meetings for full transparency.
Update to Mayor and Vice-Mayor selection terms:
• This was changed to a one-year term by a 4-1 vote of the Council on December 1, 2015, and is incorporated into the updated procedures for consistency.
Other minor changes are also incorporated into the draft Amended Council Procedures through track changes. The Council provided feedback. and changes were made to the final document. Updating these procedures on a regular basis helps promote well organized, transparent, and efficient meetings.
IATTACHMENT
1. Draft Amended Council Procedures
2. Final Council Procedures
ITEMM PAGE2 2/18/202S
CITY COUNCIL PROCEDURES
A. Regular Meetings
Regular meetings are held in the Council Chambers or City Hall. 1887 Howard Street.
Anderson, California. Regular meetings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesday evenings or each month or as otherwise establlshed by resolution or the City Council In January of each calendar year. Regular meetings begln at 5.3.'2..JJJJL~ J>,m. with closed sessions and workshops being convened either earlier or later as needed. No f-~~~~~ --~•~IM l'llft>,1n1e.l~mt,1
legal holiday« 4he day prior-to a oolfflay8. Special Meetings Special meetings may only be called by the Cm· M<toa;ct QLMayor, !It'- tty- ¼Mff _._ti-<>Mk~.C.-it. A ~~r\illima:J.411:.fili.Y a41t.b:t:.."11l.til.b.v..thu:ununbt:o ttl ~ CWl ~J.Wt..LIC&~M~ nm:11U. Written notice, unless waived, must be given to the City Council and to the media 24 hours prior to a special meeting (Cal Govt Code Section 54956). The call and notice of the meeting must be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting In a location freely accessible to members of the public. No business other than that announced may be discussed.
C. Adjourned Meetings/Continued Hearings
Meetings of the City Council may be adjourned From time to time, either to the time of the next regular meeting or to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment Any huring may be continued to any subsequent meeting of the City Council; but If It Is continued to a time less than 24 hours a~er the time specified in the order or notice or hearins, a copy or the order or notice or continuance shall be posted Immediately following the meeting at which the hearing was continued.
D. Workshop or St1&dy Sessions
The City Council may convene its own workshop or study sessions which are not designed to make decisions ror the City, but are designed to train Council and staff, study various issues, and facilitate the exchange of information. Such workshops or study sessions may include the Planning Commission, staff members, consultants and others and shall comply with all of the requirements orthe Ralph M. Brown Act.
E. Public Participation
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At all regular and special meetings, public comments must be permitted before or during consideration of any agendized item. Public comment is appropriate on any matter within the Jurisdiction or the City Council.
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Notice requirements of the Brown Act shall be complied with for all meetings; minutes of the meeting shall be taken by the City Clerk or designee and shall be available for public Inspection.
G. Placing Items on Agenda
Cjty Coundl: During the ·council Reports~ portion of a meeting. a Council member may request an Item be considered on a future agenda. If so directed by the Council, Jbrouab DliliPcity vote staff will prepare a staff report for the item and place it on a future agenda for Council consideration.
City Mana,er/City Attorney: Either the City Manager or the City Attorney may place matters on the agenda without special permission from the City Council.
Members of the PubUc: A member of the public may request an item be placed on a future agenda during the public comment period of a meeting or through other communication with Council members or with staff. If the City Council or City Manager consent, such item will be agendized.
Emereency Items: Emergency and non-agendized items may be added to an agenda only In accordance with state \aw. Emergency Items are only those matters affecting public health or safety, such as work stoppages, disasters and other severe emergencies. Meeting to consider an emergency situation requires a majority vote.
Emergency meetings are very rare.
U[ICD&Y ltems: On occasion, a~er the agenda Is posted, an item arises that the Council would like to act on. Non·agendlzed Items may be added to the agenda only if the Council makes findings that (1) the need to consider the item arose after the posting of the agenda and {Z) that there Is a need to take Immediate action at this meeting of the City Council. These findings must be approved by a 4/S vote; ifless than four members of Council are present, the findings require a unanimous vote of those present H. Tips on the Dais
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• When you want to talk, speak directly Into the microphone. • Never say things near a microphone you do not want to be heard. • Have all speakers come forward to the podium. Do not allow people to speak from the audience.
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Certain colors of clothing present difficulties to the television system and, thus, can be distracting to Viewers at home. White causes glare and makes the picture around It appear dark. causing loss of detail. Bright red and orange reproduce poorly on television and can also cause glare problems. Clothing with fine patterns, such as stripes and grids, can cause a rainbow effect In the picture that Is extremely distracting.
Shiny objects that reflect light should be avoided. Good colors for television Include blues, greens, browns, grays, and most pastels.
I. Order of Business
The City Council establishes the general order of meetings. This section summarizes each meeting component.
1. Proclamations Recognitions ewentat!ons.
This is the time for Council proclamations, presentations, and for special recognition of persons, organizations, activities and events. Unless any Council member objects, In which case a vote Is required, proclamations will be read aloud and considered adopted by consensus of the entire Council.
2. Public Participation.
a. Scheduled Citizens. Persons who have, by the deadline set for the agenda, requested to address the Council are usually given the opportunity to do so at this time. The subject they wish to discuss is identified on the agenda and any supporting materials are usually sent out with the agenda packets to the Council members. Each speaker is limited to one ' J•minute opportunity to speak. unless the Council makes an exception due to spedal circumstances. b. Public Comment on Non•A1endized Jtems This is the time for mi>mber,;fl!r UW1Wt11 of the public to address the Council on non•agendized matters.
Each speaker Is limited to one 3-minute opportunity to speak. unless the Council makes an exception due to special circumstances. If the matter is expected to take more than ,lhrufM! minutes, it should be moved to the end of the regular agenda~ I' precHWlff di'illt1NiN1 ef if4!fM - • . rd Jroffl 1ile f811s1111 age11da. The purpose for tMs is to avoid Inconveniencing those who have planned ahead and taken the necessary steps to have their Issues properly agendized. Persons who wish to raise non-agendized Items should be cautioned that In most cases the Brown AEt pr<lhlbttst\l:tJlrwubru the Council from taking formal action on the item, but that they will be heard, and then the matter will be referred to stiff for appropriate follow• up.
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agenda ( matters to be discussed in either open or closed session, but not the ril!ht to enter the closed sessions) before action is taken on those Items. At the beginning of each meeting. the Mayor should Inform persons In the audience that they are welcome to come forward to the podium and watt to be recognized if they wish to address the Council on any items under discussion. Each speaker Is limited to one 3-minute opportunity to speak, unless the Council makes an exception due to special circumstances. d. General Rules for PubHc Participation. No member of the public may be required to provide an address as a precondition to participation, but they may be Invited to do so voluntarily. Dialogue between members of the public and Council members or staff should not be permitted. When a member of the public Is speaking. other members of the public should not be permitted to interrupt or otherwise disrupt the speaker. Speakers may be directed not to use profanity or make personal attacks on Council members or staff, but speakers cannot be restricted from being critical of Council, staff or other public officials. They may not be prohibited from "criticizing the policies, procedures, programs or services of the City, or the acts or omissions- of City officials.
3. Approval/Correction of Minutes.
Minutes of the City Council meetings shall be submitted to the Council for approval and/or correction in draft fonn at a subsequent regular meeting. It is the policy of the City Council that only members or the Council and the City Clerk have the authority to make revisions to the minutes subject to a majority vote of the City Council. Council members having only typographical corrections to minutes are encouraged to provide such corrections to the City Clerk directly and need not wait to submit such corrections at a meeting.
4. Consent Calendar.
Those Items on the Council agenda which are considered to be of a routine and non-controversial nature by the City Manager are placed on the "Consent Calendar: These items shall be approved, adopted, accepted, etc., by one motion of the Council. For example, final reading and adoption of ordinances, various resolutions approving agreements, minor budgetary Items, status reports, and routine City operations are usually on the consent agenda.
Council members or members of the public may request that any item listed under "Consent Calendar" be removed from the Consent Calendar, and Council will then take action separately on this item. Items which are removed ("pulled•) by members of the Council for discussion will typically be heard immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar unless the Council chooses to move such items to a later place in the al!enda. ,1127SS.00000\6987690.I
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Minor questions: A Council member may ask questions on any item on the Consent Calendar. When a Council member has a minor question for clarification concerning a consent Item which will not involve extended discussion, the question will be addressed before adoption of the Consent Calendar. Council members are encouraged to seek clarifications prior to the meeting, If possible.
No vote: When a Council member wishes to pull an Item simply to register a dissenting vote, the Council member shall Inform the presiding officer that he or she wishes to register a dissenting vote without discussion. This item will be handled alons with the rest of the Consent calendar, and the City Clerk will register this member's "no" vote in the minutes on this particular item even though such member then votes to approve the Consent Calendar. s. Public Headn1s.
The City Council schedules "public hearings• from time to time on various issues, usually because of legal requirements that special opportunities be given to the public, or to certain segments of the public specially affected by the matter. to listen to the discussion and to provide input to the Council before a decision is made.
When a public hearing Is scheduled. staff should be asked to present a staff report first. then the public hearing should be opened and the public should be invited to speak; then the public hearing should be closed and the matter returned to the Council for discussion and action,
Once the public hearing has been closed, persons from the audience should not be allowed to participate In the Council discussions unless in response to a specific question posed by a member or the Council to someone In the audience.
Although it is proper to do so, there Is no legal requirement to structure the public hearing so that proponents of the measure or project speak first followed by those in opposition with a conduslon [or rebuttal! by the proponents.
However, If the Mayor or Council prefers to conduct the hearing In this manner, it may prove useful to do so when there are several different speakers and extended debate.
6. Rqular Business Items.
Regular items are shown on the agenda in the order they wlll be considered unless, before discussion of regular agenda Items begins, a motion is made and passes which will change the order of the agenda to accommodate a request and to change the order of the agenda
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7. Staff and Council Reports.
This time on the agenda provides members of the Council an opportunity to briefly discuss matters not specifically agendized Including brief announcements. questions of staff, ML illi. repam 1U1 aueiuta,qct ..ii cc:lrohuard ,11oftwiu1(Glll\lQU. and requests for Items to be placed on the agenda at a future meeting. Examples of appropriate communications would be sharing of information of general interest received from outside agencies, sharing comments or Inquiries received from individuals or from the public, raising requests to agendlze future items. making reports of his or her own activities, or making announcements of general interest to the public.
State law provides that Council can take action only on such matters which have been noticed at least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting or at least 24 hours In advance of a special meeting. unless special circumstances are found to exist (as mentioned above in Section G). Formal action or approval on non• agendlzed Items is not allowed, and such items should normally be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting. if formal Council action is required. s. c10se<1 sessions
The ability of a City Council to conduct sessions not open to the public Is restricted by State law to ensure open proceedings. Certain defined circumstances exist wherein a City Council may meet without the public In attendance. Such circumstances Include;
a. Real Pmpeey. Closed sessions to discuss the purchase, sale. ex1:hange. or lease of real property may be conducted. The location of the rea1 property, the identities of the City's negotiator, and the person(s) with whom the City may negotiate must be announced In open session prior to the closed session (Cal Govt. Code Section 54956.8).
b. Liti11atjon: Closed sessions may be conducted to discuss pending litigation, a significant exposure to litigation, or the decision to Initiate litigation. lL1hc:
llljptloo b pendiOI !The litigation or title must be identified in open session prior to the closed session unless the Council states that to do so would jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations or serve legal documents (Cal Govt Code Section 54956.9).
c. Compensation (salaries and benefits} p{employees: Closed sessions may be held to discuss employee compensation; to review the City's position and instruct designated representatives (Cal Govt. Code Section 5495 7.6).
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d. Personnel: Closed sessions are allowed to discuss the appointment. employment. evaluation of performance, dismissal of a public employee, or to hear complaints against the employee unless the employee requests a publlc hearing (Cal Govt. Code Section 54957).
Cop6dcntiality: Members of the Council, employees of the City, or anyone else present shall not disclose to any person the content or substance of any discussion which takes place In a closed session unless authorized to do so by the Council.
Schcdulln&: Typically dosed sessions will be scheduled after the public portions of the meeting. This Is done so that public portions of the meeting are not Interrupted by closed sessions.
Ann01mcements: Prior to each closed session, the purpose of the closed session shall either be announced from the dais or by reference to the published agenda.
Immediately after each closed session, an announcement shall be made from the dais either (1) summarizing any reportable action taken In closed session or (2) stating that no reportable action was taken. When no reportable action was taken, It's advisable to announce the general nature of the business conducted In closed session to enhance publlc confidence In the process. t, General Procedures of the Council
1. Mayor and Ylce•Mayor: Election.
The Council shall select a Mayor and Vice•Mayor from its membership for ~ -year terms by majority vote of the Council (at least 3 votes). The election shall be held at the second Council meeting in December of each year with the new Mayor and Vice Mayor assuming their duties January 1 of the new year._ Vacancies in such positions shall be filled by the Council In the same manner for the unexpired portion of the term.
2. Pvlles 0[ Presidia& QfJJcec.
The Mayor is the presiding officer and acts as the Chair at all Council meetings.
In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor serves as the presiding officer. The Mayor states every question coming before the Council before it takes action, announces the decision of the Council on each vote, maintains order during the meetings, conducts any public hearings, explains the purpose and order of the proceedings to the public in attendance, greets and thanks all participants and, j27SS.OOOOO\t987690. I
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with the assistance of the City Attorney, decides questions of order. The Mayor also makes any legally required announcements including. but not limited to, the announcements required by the Brown Act.
The Mayor appears at public functions to represent the City unless the Council designates another person to do so with regard to a specific event The Mayor has no Independent authority to unilaterally make appointments to committees, commissions and other City positions, but only that authority which the Council from time to time confers upon the Mayor by formal action taken during Council meetings {see Section K regarding City Council appointments).
3. Seatlnc Auanceroent of the Council.
The Vlce·Mayor Is seated Immediately next to the Mayor. The entire Council decides the remaining seating arrangements for Its members In the event of any disagreements among members.
4. Si10io1 °(0t,v Pm:uroents.
6. The Mayor, unless unavailable, shall sign all ordinances, resolutions. contracts, and other documents which have been adopted by the City Council and require an official signature, except In those cases where the City Manager or another Individual has been specifically authorized by Council action to sign particular documents. In the event the Mayor Is unavailable, the Vice-Mayor ts authorized to sign on behalfofthe City ln his or her place.
Three-fifths of the Council members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
Distribution of Aaenda and Wei tteo MatcdaJs.
At least 72 hours prior to regular meetings of the Council [and 24 hours prior to any special meetings}, an agenda must be posted which contains a brief general description of each Item to be transacted or discussed at the Council meeting.
Copies of that agenda will be mailed before each meeting to each CouncU member and to members of the public and the press who have requested to receive copies.
Writings which are public records distributed during Council meetings shall be made available to the public in attendance at that same meeting. If such documents were prepared by City staff or City officials. If prepared by some other person, copies of such documents will be made available following the 1Z7SS.00000\6981t'IO I Jj
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meeting. A reasonable fee may be charged to offset the actual cost of making such copies.
7. Closed Session Procedures and Announcements.
Prior to any closed session, the Mayor or his or her designee shall generally describe the subjects to be discussed in such session or shall refer the public to the numbered item on the agenda which describes the subject At the conclusion of each closed session, the Council shall reconvene and the Mayor shall announce any final decisions made on subjects required to be reported or, if there are no such subjects, shall generally describe what the Councll did In closed session without compromising the Integrity and confldentlality of what was discussed.
Council members, outside of closed session, shall not Inform others about the content of any closed session discussions or decisions unless required to do so by court order or provisions of law.
8. Discussion and Yotio1 Rules.
Discussion:
a. Obtaining the floor: A member of the City Council or staff shall first address the Mayor and gain recognition. Comments and questions should be limited to the issue before the Council. Direct exchanges between Council members and members of the public seated in the audience should be avoided.
Members of the public should not be allowed to directly question staff members In attendance, but all such questions should be addressed through the Mayor for response.
b. Questions of staff: The Mayor, or any member of the Council upon being recognized by the Mayor, may.d.ittc.1~.questions to any +n~mlK't" of 11~ ~ -',WW-½S ¼fl- ~ Ke wc..Ci.tY..M~ cr 10 Lhffl eithcdn: d!U.weml..b.Y 1llt C.b' ~ct~ sWL .1u Jdem:d LI> e.ubl::r...a.wlltion.al..intamuwm.
Staff members responding to Council questions should, whenever time permits. come forward to the staff table or podium for response. This not only provides a proper example for members of the public in attendance, but also allows the microphones to be used properly In televising the proceedings,
c. Interruptions: Once recognized, a Council member should not be Interrupted while speaking. eJ1cept to make a point of order or personal privilege. If a Council member Is called to order while speaking. the Individual should cease speaking until the question of order Is determined.
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d. Tabling procedures: A motion to table immediately stops discussion and causes a vote to postpone the matter indefinitely or to a date and time certain.
e. Procedures used for motions: fuu:tnbcui's Rutt$ v[ 01 drr ~,~~ ~ Ordt>r are hereby adopted as the rules of parliamentary procedun! for cond uctlng City Council meetings.
f. Requirement to vote: All Council members present, who are not abstaining. are re qui red to vote. It shall be the duty of the recording clerk to ensure that a vote Is taken on every matter requiring formal action and that each and every non-abstaining member actually casts a vote, which such clerk then records In the minutes of the meeting.
g. Requirement of a second: A second is required on all matters before they can proceed to a vote. If no second Is received, the motion dies for lack of a second. Seconding a motion does not lndlt.1te or Imply that the member doing so will vote In favor of the motion. It simply allows the matter to be discussed and proceed to a vote.
h. Motions and votes by presiding officer: The presiding officer, whether it be the Mayor or Vice-Mayor or any other member of the Councill, Is allowed to make and second motions and to cast votes In the same manner as any other member of the Council.
l. Roll call votes: Any member of the Council may request that a matter being voted on be handled by roll call vote. Upon such a request being made, the clerk shall poll the Council and record the votes being cast.
I• Right of protest: A Council member is never required to state the rea~on for a dissenting vote.
k. Disqualification and abstention from voting: Members of the Council are required to vote on all matters coming before the entire Council for a vote, unless an individual member chooses to abstain or is disqualified due to a conflict of Interest as defined in the City's "Conflict of Interest Code." If a member has a question whether or not he or she has a conflict, he or she should discuss that issue with the City Attorney or seek advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission before the meeting whenever time permits. If a member abstains due to a conflict of interest or potential conflict of Interest, be or she shall, immediately before the matter Is considered:
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( 1) publicly state the specific nature of the conflict In enough detail to be understood by the public ( disclosure of exact street address of Council member's home or business is not required);
(2) recuse himself or herself from discussing or voting on the matter; and (3) leave the room until aft:er the discussion, vote or other disposition of the matter is concluded, unless the matter Is on the •consent Agenda· {except that such official may speak on the issue from the floor during the time that the general public speaks on the Issue).
I. Tie votes: A tie vote Is equivalent to a vote which has railed. A tie vote to grant or approve something doesn't represent consent nor does It represent denial of permission to act. It leaves the status unchanged and, ir the proponent of the action requires permission to move forward, he or she has simply failed to obtain It.
On the other hand, a tie vote to deny or disapprove something doesn't represent either approval or denial. It also leaves the situation unchanged and, if the proponent of the action requires permission to move forward, he or she has again failed to obtain it.
If a tie vote occurs on an appeal of an action coming up from the Planning Commission. the appeal has neither been granted nor denied. Since the status quo is unchanged, the end result is the equivalent of a denial of the appeal since the appellant In order to overturn the action taken by the Planning Commission must obtain some action at Council level. A tie vote Is the equivalent of no action, except Insofar as it satisfies the legal requirement that the matter be presented to the Council for consideration.
If a tie vote occurs with the fikh member of the Council absent from the meeting and not due to the abstention of such member, the matter will automatically be continued until the next Council meeting when such member can be present to cast a vote unless there Is a time limit Imposed by law, which precludes such a continuance.
m. Public participation following a motion: Public participation in the discussion should be avoided in most cases aft:er a motion has been made, unless it is specifically invited by a member or the Council.
9. consensus Motjons, Resolutions and Ordinances.
a. Consensus.
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staff without taking a formal vote. Proclamations are considered to be adopted by consensus without a vote unless any member of the Council requests a vote be conducted.
b. M.otioJl5.
Most actions of the City Council may be taken by motion on a voice vote.
Except for ordinances, resolutions, and orders for the payment of money, motions pass upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members voting.
For example, If two members are absent or abstain from voting. a 2·1 vote is sufficient to adopt most motions.
c. BesalYliQns.
Resolutions are a more formal way of memorlali:zing actions of the City Council. A resolution, rather than a motion, ls only necessary when required by law. Unless a higher vote Is legally required, all resolutions must be passed by at least three affirmative votes. Condemnation resolutions require the affirmative vote of at least four members.
d. Ordinances.
With the exception of urgency matters, ordinances cannot be adopted until at least five days following their introduction and can only be adopted at a regular City Council meeting. Changes to an ordinance once introduced, except for minor clerical changes,. require the ordinance to be reintroduced and at least five more days to pass before adoption. Ordinances require the affirmative vote of at least three Council members. Ordinances do not have to be read In full at the time of Introduction or adoption [they may be read by "short title" only) if the Council votes to read only the title. The Council usually votes to do so as one of the Items on Its "Consent Calendar.fl Ordinances become effective 30 days after their adoption except for urgency ordinances. ordinances relating to elections, street improvement proceedings. taxes and certain other ordinances which take effect immediately.
10. Rules (or Heannas.
a. Leais!atlve Matters.
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the entire Council. They, of course, cannot seek a consensus on the issue before the meeting by contacting a majority of the other members of the Council {either personally or by contacting one and, in turn, having that one contact another ("serial meetings")).
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When the matter coming before the Council is of a "quasi-judicial" nature (i.e. appeals from Planning Commission matters), the Individual members of the Council may discuss such matters with proponents. opponents, or others before the meeting. but must report any such discussions or "ex parte communications" at the meeting at which the matter is considered.
Slmilarty, If any Council member receives Information outside of the meeting by means other than discussions with Interested parties, which such member will take into account in making a decision .. he or she must report that Information to the rest of the Council in public during the discussion period.
If findings are required to be made, Council members should be careful to declare precisely what evidence they have considered which allows them to make the required findings. In doing so, they can refer to Information In the staff report and adopt that Information as a part of their motion. However, they should keep In mind that the staff report was prepared prior to the public hearing and that new Information not previously known to staff may come out during the hearing. Council may rely on staff to outline what findings are required to be made to support a particular motion, but the Council Itself Is responsible to state on the record what facts It has considered which supports each orthe required llndings.
IC. City Council appointments to Committees, Commissions and Advisory Boards In order to facilitate the efficient conduct of City busl ness and to represent the City to other agencies. the City Council participates in, or appoints representatives to, many different committees, commissions, and advisory boards. Unless otherwise provided by the bylaws or policies of individual committees, commissions, and advisory boards, the Council wlll adhere to the following general guidelines concerning appointments to these committees, commissions and boards.
1. Annually in J4<WO'~~. the City Council will meet to consider appointments to committees, commissions and advisory boards that may be necessary during the coming year.
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Section 54974 when a vacancy occurs, unless specific recruitment procedures are outlined in the Individual committee, commission or board bylaws.
Notwithstanding. the City Council may, if it finds an emergency exists, fill any unscheduled vacancy immediately. A person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an acting basis until the final appointment Is made.
J_ Appointments of City CouncU members to serve on committees, commissions. or advisory boards shall be consistent with the bylaws or policies of the Individual committee, commission, or advisory board. In the event no such bylaws or policies exist, appointments shall be concurrent with the Councilmember's current term of office,~ to review ond t,ettftf-m.itiott hy ~MilHK'il~wry two '\'t"llP.I If it is In the best Interest of the City, the Council may extend the appointment for additional terms. All appointees, whether Council members or public members. shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
4. Appointments to committees, commissions or advisory boards, whether City CouncU or public members, shall be made by motion and ma1orlty vote of the City Council Should there be more public member applicants than positions available, the Council will select the appointee based on criteria and procedures to be determined as appropriate at the time.
S. The Mayor·s Selection Committee, consisting of the mayors of all three cities in Shasta County, meets annually in January to fill certain committee and commission positions of regional interest The City Council, at Its annual review 1R UL I ht 01sl .mt.C:lim id Lw11,111Qecemller, will consider and make recommendations to the Mayor for positions to be filled at the annual Mayor's Selection Committee meeting.
6. As required by State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code, an appointee may be required to disclose certain financial information on a Statement of Economic Interests form and/ or advise the Counc:11 of any potential conflict of Interest which may arise if he/she Is appointed. The City Clerk will provide appointees with forms and instructions following their appointment. Those appointees who are required to file must file these forms within 30 days of appointment ..
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CITY OF ANDERSON
POLICY AND PROCEDURE
SUBJECT: City Council Procedures
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EFFECTIVE DATE:
A. Regular Meetings
Regular meetings are held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 1887 Howard Street, Anderson, California. Regular meetings are scheduled for the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month or as otherwise established by resolution of the City Council in January of each calendar year. Regular meetings begin at 5:30 p.m. with closed sessions and workshops being convened either earlier or later as needed.
B. Special Meetings
Special meetings may only be called by the City Manager or Mayor. A special meeting may also be called by three members of the City Council during a regularly scheduled meeting. Written notice, unless waived, must be given to the City Council and to the media 24 hours prior to a special meeting (Cal Govt. Code Section 54956). The call and notice of the meeting must be posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting in a location freely accessible to members of the public. No business other than that announced may be discussed.
C. Adjourned Meetings/Continued Hearings
Meetings of the City Council may be adjourned from time to time, either to the time of the next regular meeting or to a time and place specified in the order of adjournment.
Any hearing may be continued to any subsequent meeting of the City Council; but if it is continued to a time less than 24 hours after the time specified in the order or notice of hearing, a copy of the order or notice of continuance shall be posted immediately following the meeting at which the hearing was continued.
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D. Workshop or Study Sessions
The City Council may convene its own workshop or study sessions which are not designed to make decisions for the City, but are designed to train Council and staff, study various issues, and facilitate the exchange of information. Such workshops or study sessions may include the Planning Commission, staff members, consultants and others and shall comply with all of the requirements of the Ralph M. Brown Act.
E. Public Participation
At all regular and special meetings, public comments must be permitted before or during consideration of any agendized item. Public comment is appropriate on any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council.
F. Notice/Minutes
Notice requirements of the Brown Act shall be complied with for all meetings; minutes of the meeting shall be taken by the City Clerk or designee and shall be available for public inspection.
G. Placing Items on Agenda
City Council: During the "Council Reports" portion of a meeting. a Council member may request an item be considered on a future agenda. If so directed by the Council, through majority vote, staff will prepare a staff report for the item and place it on a future agenda for Council consideration.
City Mana~er/City Attorney: Either the City Manager or the City Attorney may place matters on the agenda without special permission from the City Council.
Members of the Public: A member of the public may request an item be placed on a future agenda during the public comment period of a meeting or through other communication with Council members or with staff. If the City Council or City Manager consent, such item will be agendized.
Emeqiency Items: Emergency and non-agendized items may be added to an agenda only in accordance with state law. Emergency items are only those matters affecting public health or safety, such as work stoppages, disasters and other severe emergencies. Meeting to consider an emergency situation requires a majority vote.
Emergency meetings are very rare.
Ure;ency: Items: On occasion, after the agenda is posted, an item arises that the Council would like to act on. Non-agendized items may be added to the agenda only if the Council makes findings that (1) the need to consider the item arose after the posting of the agenda and (2) that there is a need to take immediate action at this meeting of the City Council Procedures 2
City Council. These findings must be approved by a 4/S vote; ifless than four members of Council are present, the findings require a unanimous vote of those present.
H. Tips on the Dais
Televised Meetim:s: City Council meetings are live streamed through the City's website.
The City Council Chambers is equipped with a public address system. The system provides microphones at the dais, staff table, and podium. There are several issues related to the sound system which are important to keep in mind:
• When you want to talk, speak directly into the microphone. • Never say things near a microphone you do not want to be heard. • Have all speakers come forward to the podium. Do not allow people to speak from the audience.
Certain colors of clothing present difficulties to the television system and, thus. can be distracting to viewers at home. White causes glare and makes the picture around it appear dark, causing loss of detail. Bright red and orange reproduce poorly on television and can also cause glare problems. Clothing with fine patterns, such as stripes and grids, can cause a rainbow effect in the picture that is extremely distracting.
Shiny objects that reflect light should be avoided. Good colors for television include blues, greens, browns, grays, and most pastels.
I. Order of Business
The City Council establishes the general order of meetings. This section summarizes each meeting component.
1. 2.
Proclamations. Recognitions, Presentations.
This is the time for Council proclamations, presentations, and for special recognition of persons, organizations, activities and events. Unless any Council member objects, in which case a vote is required, proclamations will be read aloud and considered adopted by consensus of the entire Council.
Public Participation.
a. Scheduled Citizens. Persons who have, by the deadline set for the agenda, requested to address the Council are usually given the opportunity to do so at this time. The subject they wish to discuss is identified on the agenda and any supporting materials are usually sent out with the agenda packets to the Council members. Each speaker is limited to one 3-minute opportunity to speak, unless the Council makes an exception due to special circumstances.
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b. Public Comment on Noo-A&endized Items. This is the time for members of the public to address the Council on non-agendized matters. Each speaker is limited to one 3-minute opportunity to speak, unless the Council makes an exception due to special circumstances. If the matter is expected to take more than three minutes, it should be moved to the end of the regular agenda. The purpose for this is to avoid inconveniencing those who have planned ahead and taken the necessary steps to have their issues properly agendized. Persons who wish to raise non-agendized items should be cautioned that in most cases the Brown Act prohibits the Council from taking formal action on the item, but that they will be heard, and then the matter will be referred to staff for appropriate follow-up. c. Public Comment on A&endized Items. The Brown Act requires that the public be given the opportunity to address the Council on all matters on the agenda (matters to be discussed in either open or closed session, but not the right to enter the closed sessions) before action is taken on those items. At the beginning of each meeting, the Mayor should inform persons in the audience that they are welcome to come forward to the podium and wait to be recognized if they wish to address the Council on any items under discussion. Each speaker is limited to one 3•minute opportunity to speak, unless the Council makes an exception due to special circumstances. d. General Rules for Public Participation. No member of the public may be required to provide an address as a precondition to participation, but they may be invited to do so voluntarily. Dialogue between members of the public and Council members or staff should not be permitted. When a member of the public is speaking, other members of the public should not be permitted to interrupt or otherwise disrupt the speaker. Speakers may be directed not to use profanity or make personal attacks on Council members or staff, but speakers cannot be restricted from being critical of Council, staff or other public officials. They may not be prohibited from "criticizing the policies, procedures, programs or services of the City, or the acts or omissions" of City officials.
3. &n2roval/Correction of Minutes.
Minutes of the City Council meetings shall be submitted to the Council for approval and/or correction in draft form at a subsequent regular meeting. It is the policy of the City Council that only members of the Council and the City Clerk have the authority to make revisions to the minutes subject to a majority vote of the City Council. Council members having only typographical corrections to minutes are encouraged to provide such corrections to the City Clerk directly and need not wait to submit such corrections at a meeting.
4. Consent calendar.
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5. Those items on the Council agenda which are considered to be of a routine and non-controversial nature by the City Manager are placed on the "Consent Calendar." These items shall be approved, adopted, accepted, etc., by one motion of the Council. For example, final reading and adoption of ordinances, various resolutions approving agreements, minor budgetary items, status reports, and routine City operations are usually on the consent agenda.
Council members or members of the public may request that any item listed under "Consent Calendar" be removed from the Consent Calendar, and Council will then take action separately on this item. Items which are removed ("pulled") by members of the Council for discussion will typically be heard immediately following adoption of the Consent Calendar unless the Council chooses to move such items to a later place in the agenda.
Minor questions: A Council member may ask questions on any item on the Consent Calendar. When a Council member has a minor question for clarification concerning a consent item which will not involve extended discussion, the question will be addressed before adoption of the Consent Calendar. Council members are encouraged to seek clarifications prior to the meeting, if possible.
No vote: When a Council member wishes to pull an item simply to register a dissenting vote, the Council member shall inform the presiding officer that he or she wishes to register a dissenting vote without discussion. This item will be handled along with the rest of the Consent Calendar, and the City Clerk will register this member's "no" vote in the minutes on this particular item even though such member then votes to approve the Consent Calendar.
Public Hearings.
The City Council schedules "public hearings" from time to time on various issues, usually because of legal requirements that special opportunities be given to the public, or to certain segments of the public specially affected by the matter, to listen to the discussion and to provide input to the Council before a decision is made.
When a public hearing is scheduled, staff should be asked to present a staff report first, then the public hearing should be opened and the public should be invited to speak; then the public hearing should be closed and the matter returned to the Council for discussion and action.
Once the public hearing has been closed, persons from the audience should not be allowed to participate in the Council discussions unless in response to a specific question posed by a member of the Council to someone in the audience.
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6. Although it is proper to do so, there is no legal requirement to structure the public hearing so that proponents of the measure or project speak first followed by those in opposition with a conclusion [or rebuttal] by the proponents.
However, if the Mayor or Council prefers to conduct the hearing in this manner, it may prove useful to do so when there are several different speakers and extended debate.
Rei:ular Business Items.
Regular items are shown on the agenda in the order they will be considered unless, before discussion of regular agenda items begins, a motion is made and passes which will change the order of the agenda to accommodate a request and to change the order of the agenda.
7. Staff and Council Reports.
8. This time on the agenda provides members of the Council an opportunity to briefly discuss matters not specifically agendlzed including brief announcements, questions of staff, AB 1234 reports on attendance at reimbursed conferences/meetings, and requests for items to be placed on the agenda at a future meeting. Examples of appropriate communications would be sharing of information of general interest received from outside agencies, sharing comments or inquiries received from individuals or from the public, raising requests to agendize future items, making reports of his or her own activities, or making announcements of general interest to the public.
State law provides that Council can take action only on such matters which have been noticed at least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting or at least 24 hours in advance of a special meeting, unless special circumstances are found to exist (as mentioned above in Section G). Formal action or approval on nonagendized items is not allowed, and such items should normally be placed on the agenda of the next regular meeting. if formal Council action is required.
Closed Sessions,
The ability of a City Council to conduct sessions not open to the public is restricted by State law to ensure open proceedings. Certain defined circumstances exist wherein a City Council may meet without the public in attendance. Such circumstances include:
a. Real Propeey: Closed sessions to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange, or lease of real property may be conducted. The location of the real property, the identities of the City's negotiator, and the person(s) with whom the City may negotiate must be announced in open session prior to the closed session (Cal Govt. Code Section 54956.8).
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b. Liti~tion: Closed sessions may be conducted to discuss pending litigation, a significant exposure to litigation, or the ,decision to initiate litigation. If the litigation is pending, the litigation or title must be identified in open session prior to the closed session unless the Council states that to do so would Jeopardize its ability to conclude existing settlement negotiations or serve legal documents (Cal Govt. Code Section 54956.9).
c. Compensation (salaries and benefits) of employees: Closed sessions may be held to discuss employee compensation; to review the City's position and instruct designated representatives (Cal Govt Code Section 54957.6). d. Personnel: Closed sessions are allowed to discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation of performance, dismissal of a public employee, or to hear complaints against the employee unless the employee requests a public hearing (Cal Govt. Code Section 54957).
Confidentiality: Members of the Council, employees of the City, or anyone else present shall not disclose to any person the content or substance of any discussion which takes place in a closed session unless authorized to do so by the Council.
Schedulin&: Typically closed sessions will be scheduled after the public portions of the meeting. This is done so that public portions of the meeting are not interrupted by closed sessions.
Announcements: Prior to each closed session, the purpose of the closed session shall either be announced from the dais or by reference to the published agenda.
Immediately after each closed session, an announcement shall be made from the dais either (1) summarizing any reportable action taken in closed session or (2) stating that no reportable action was taken. When no reportable action was taken, it's advisable to announce the general nature of the business conducted in closed session to enhance public confidence in the process.
J. General Procedures of the Council
1. Mayor and Vice-Mayor; Election.
The Council shall select a Mayor and Vice-Mayor from its membership for one• year terms by majority vote of the Council (at least 3 votes). The election shall be held at the second Council meeting in December of each year with the new Mayor and Vice Mayor assuming their duties January 1 of the new year.
Vacancies in such positions shall be filled by the Council in the same manner for the unexpired portion of the term.
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2. Duties of PresidinK Officer.
The Mayor is the presiding officer and acts as the Chair at all Council meetings.
In the absence of the Mayor, the Vice-Mayor serves as the presiding officer. The Mayor states every question coming before the Council before it takes action, announces the decision of the Council on each vote, maintains order during the meetings, conducts any public hearings, explains the purpose and order of the proceedings to the public in attendance, greets and thanks all participants and, with the assistance of the City Attorney, decides questions of order. The Mayor also makes any legally required announcements including, but not limited to, the announcements required by the Brown Act.
The Mayor appears at public functions to represent the City unless the Council designates another person to do so with regard to a specific event.
The Mayor has no independent authority to unilaterally make appointments to committees, commissions and other City positions, but only that authority which the Council from time to time confers upon the Mayor by formal action taken during Council meetings (see Section K regarding City Council appointments).
3. Seatin& Arcaneement of the Council.
4. The Vice-Mayor is seated immediately next to the Mayor. The entire Council decides the remaining seating arrangements for its members in the event of any disagreements among members.
Si2ninii of City Documents.
The Mayor, unless unavailable, shall sign all ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and other documents which have been adopted by the City Council and require an official signature, except in those cases where the City Manager or another individual has been specifically authorized by Council action to sign particular documents. In the event the Mayor is unavailable, the Vice-Mayor is authorized to sign on behalf of the City in his or her place.
s. Quorum.
6. Three-fifths of the Council members constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
Distribution of A~nda and Written Materials.
At least 72 hours prior to regular meetings of the Council [ and 24 hours prior to any special meetings], an agenda must be posted which contains a brief general description of each item to be transacted or discussed at the Council meeting.
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7. 8.
Copies of that agenda will be mailed before each meeting to each Council member and to members of the public and the press who have requested to receive copies.
Writings which are public records distributed during Council meetings shall be made available to the public in attendance at that same meeting, if such documents were prepared by City staff or City officials. If prepared by some other person, copies of such documents will be made available following the meeting. A reasonable fee may be charged to offset the actual cost of making such copies.
Closed Session Procedures and Announcements.
Prior to any closed session, the Mayor or his or her designee shall generally describe the subjects to be discussed in such session or shall refer the public to the numbered item on the agenda which describes the subject At the conclusion of each closed session, the Council shall reconvene and the Mayor shall announce any final decisions made on subjects required to be reported or, if there are no such subjects, shall generally describe what the Council did in closed session without compromising the integrity and confidentiality of what was discussed.
Council members, outside of closed session, shall not inform others about the content of any closed session discussions or decisions unless required to do so by court order or provisions of law.
Discussion and Yotin1& Rules.
Discussion:
a. Obtaining the Hoor: A member of the City Council or staff shall first address the Mayor and gain recognition. Comments and questions should be limited to the issue before the Council. Direct exchanges between Council members and members of the public seated in the audience should be avoided.
Members of the public should not be allowed to directly question staff members in attendance, but all such questions should be addressed through the Mayor for response.
b. Questions of staff: The Mayor, or any member of the Council upon being recognized by the Mayor, may direct questions to the City Manager to then either be answered by the City Manager, the staff, or deferred to gather additional information. Staff members responding to Council questions should, whenever time permits, come forward to the staff table or podium for response. This not only provides a proper example for members of the City Council Procedures 9
public in attendance, but also allows the microphones to be used properly in televising the proceedings.
c. Interruptions: Once recognized. a Council member should not be interrupted while speaking, except to make a point of order or personal privilege. If a Council member is called to order while speaking, the individual should cease speaking until the question of order is determined. d. Tabling procedures: A motion to table immediately stops discussion and causes a vote to postpone the matter indefinitely or to a date and time certain.
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e. Procedures used for motions: Rosenberg's Rules of Order are hereby adopted as the rules of parliamentary procedure for conducting City Council meetings.
f. Requirement to vote: All Council members present. who are not abstaining. are required to vote. It shall be the duty of the recording clerk to ensure that a vote is taken on every matter requiring formal action and that each and every non-abstaining member actually casts a vote, which such clerk then records in the minutes of the meeting.
g. Requirement of a second: A second is required on all matters before they can proceed to a vote. If no second is received, the motion dies for lack of a second. Seconding a motion does not indicate or imply that the member doing so will vote in favor of the motion. It simply allows the matter to be discussed and proceed to a vote.
h. Motions and votes by presiding officer: The presiding officer, whether it be the Mayor or Vice-Mayor or any other member of the Council, is allowed to make and second motions and to cast votes in the same manner as any other member of the Council.
i. Roll call votes: Any member of the Council may request that a matter being voted on be handled by roll call vote. Upon such a request being made, the clerk shall poll the Council and record the votes being cast. j. Right of protest: A Council member is never required to state the reason for a dissenting vote.
le. Disqualification and abstention from voting: Members of the Council are required to vote on all matters coming before the entire Council for a vote, unless an individual member chooses to abstain or is disqualified due to a conflict of interest as defined in the City's "Conflict of Interest Code.n If a member has a question whether or not he or she has a conflict, he or she City Council Procedures 10
should discuss that issue with the City Attorney or seek advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission before the meeting whenever time permits. If a member abstains due to a conflict of Interest or potential conflict of interest, he or she shall, immediately before the matter is considered:
(1) publicly state the specific nature of the conflict in enough detail to be understood by the public (disclosure of exact street address of Council member's home or business is not required);
(2) recuse himself or herself from discussing or voting on the matter; and (3) leave the room until after the discussion, vote or other disposition of the matter is concluded, unless the matter is on the "Consent Agenda" (except that such official may speak on the issue from the floor during the time that the general public speaks on the issue).
I. Tie votes: A tie vote is equivalent to a vote which has failed. A tie vote to grant or approve something doesn't represent consent nor does it represent denial of permission to act. It leaves the status unchanged and, if the proponent of the action requires permission to move forward, he or she has simply failed to obtain it
On the other hand, a tie vote to deny or disapprove something doesn't represent either approval or denial. It also leaves the situation unchanged and, if the proponent of the action requires permission to move forward, he or she has again failed to obtain it
If a tie vote occurs on an appeal of an action coming up from the Planning Commission, the appeal has neither been granted nor denied. Since the status quo is unchanged, the end result is the equivalent of a denial of the appeal since the appellant in order to overturn the action taken by the Planning Commission must obtain some action at Council level. A tie vote is the equivalent of no action, except insofar as it satisfies the legal requirement that the matter be presented to the Council for consideration.
If a tie vote occurs with the fifth member of the Council absent from the meeting and not due to the abstention of such member, the matter will automatically be continued until the next Council meeting when such member can be present to cast a vote unless there is a time limit imposed by law, which precludes such a continuance.
m. Public participation following a motion: Public participation in the discussion should be avoided in most cases after a motion has been made, unless it is specifically invited by a member of the Council.
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9. Consensus, Motions. Resolutions and Ordinances.
a. Consensus.
Occasionally it is appropriate for the Mayor to simply request a "consensus" of the Council on routine issues, such as referring matters to staff without taking a formal vote. Proclamations are considered to be adopted by consensus without a vote unless any member of the Council requests a vote be conducted.
b. Motions.
Most actions of the City Council may be taken by motion on a voice vote.
Except for ordinances, resolutions, and orders for the payment of money, motions pass upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members voting.
For example, if two members are absent or abstain from voting, a 2-1 vote is sufficient to adopt most motions.
c. Resolutions.
Resolutions are a more formal way of memorializing actions of the City Council. A resolution, rather than a motion, is only necessary when required by law. Unless a higher vote is legally required, all resolutions must be passed by at least three affirmative votes. Condemnation resolutions require the affirmative vote of at least four members.
d. Ordinances.
With the exception of urgency matters, ordinances cannot be adopted until at least five days following their introduction and can only be adopted at a regular City Council meeting. Changes to an ordinance once introduced, except for minor clerical changes, require the ordinance to be reintroduced and at least five more days to pass before adoption. Ordinances require the affirmative vote of at least three Council members. Ordinances do not have to be read in full at the time of introduction or adoption [they may be read by "short title" only] if the Council votes to read only the title. The Council usually votes to do so as one of the items on its "Consent Calendar." Ordinances become effective 30 days after their adoption except for urgency ordinances, ordinances relating to elections, street improvement proceedings, taxes and certain other ordinances which take effect immediately.
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10. Rules for HeadnKs.
a. Leaiislative Matters.
When the Council has a "legislative" matter before it, the individual Council members may Investigate the issue before the meeting, discuss the matter with whomever they wish and, if they consider it politically expedient, even announce their "position" on the issue before the meeting of the entire Council. They, of course, cannot seek a consensus on the issue before the meeting by contacting a majority of the other members of the Council [either personally or by contacting one and, in turn, having that one contact another ("serial meetings")].
b. Quasi-Judicial Matters.
When the matter coming before the Council is of a "quasi-judicial" nature (i.e. appeals from Planning Commission matters), the individual members of the Council may discuss such matters with proponents, opponents, or others before the meeting, but must report any such discussions or "ex parte communications" at the meeting at which the matter is considered.
Similarly, if any Council member receives information outside of the meeting by means other than discussions with interested parties, which such member will take into account in making a decision, he or she must report that information to the rest of the Council in public during the discussion period.
If findings are required to be made, Council members should be careful to declare precisely what evidence they have considered which allows them to make the required findings. In doing so, they can refer to information in the staff report and adopt that information as a part of their motion. However, they should keep in mind that the staff report was prepared prior to the public hearing and that new information not previously known to staff may come out during the hearing. Council may rely on staff to outline what findings are required to be made to support a particular motion, but the Council itself is responsible to state on the record what facts it has considered which supports each of the required findings.
K. City Council appointments to Committees, Commissions and Advisory Boards In order to facilitate the efficient conduct of City business and to represent the City to other agencies, the City Council participates in, or appoints representatives to, many different committees, commissions, and advisory boards. Unless otherwise provided by the bylaws or policies of individual committees, commissions, and advisory boards, the Council will adhere to the following general guidelines concerning appointments to these committees, commissions and boards.
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1. Annually in January, the City Council will meet to consider appointments to committees, commissions and advisory boards that may be necessary during the coming year.
2. Recruitment for public members to serve on committees, commissions and advisory boards shall be conducted in accordance with Government Code Section 54974 when a vacancy occurs, unless specific recruitment procedures are outlined in the individual committee, commission or board bylaws.
Notwithstanding, the City Council may, if it finds an emergency exists, fill any unscheduled vacancy immediately. A person appointed to fill the vacancy shall serve only on an acting basis until the final appointment is made.
3. Appointments of City Council members to serve on committees, commissions, or advisory boards shall be consistent with the bylaws or policies of the individual committee, commission, or advisory board. In the event no such bylaws or policies exist, appointments shall be concurrent with the Council member's current term of office. If it is in the best interest of the City, the Council may extend the appointment for additional terms. All appointees, whether Council members or public members, shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council.
4. Appointments to committees, commissions or advisory boards, whether City Council or public members, shall be made by motion and majority vote of the City Council. Should there be more public member applicants than positions available, the Council will select the appointee based on criteria and procedures to be determined as appropriate at the time.
5. The Mayor's Selection Committee, consisting of the mayors of all three cities in Shasta County, meets annually in January to fill certain committee and commission positions of regional interest. The City Council, at its annual review in the first meeting of January, will consider and make recommendations to the Mayor for positions to be filled at the annual Mayor's Selection Committee meeting.
6. As required by State law and the City's Conflict of Interest Code, an appointee may be required to disclose certain financial information on a Statement of Economic Interests form and/or advise the Council of any potential conflict of interest which may arise if he/she is appointed. The City Clerk will provide appointees with forms and instructions following their appointment. Those appointees who are required to file must file these forms within 30 days of appointment.
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AGENDA ITEM
~eptember 2, 2025, City Council Meetingf
To:
Through:
From:
Date:
!SUBJECT
Members of the Anderson City Council
Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Dain Hale, Councilmember
September 2, 2025
Planning Commission
I RECOMMENDATION
orseth-Deshais, City Manager
resented By:
ale, Councilmember
Discuss the topic of Decommissioning the Planning Commission.
I FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed discussion has no fiscal impact. Dependent upon the determination of the Council there is potential for future savings.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
During Item 11.0 - Council Reports/Comments at the August 19, 2025 meeting, Councilmember Hale brought foiward the topic of dissolving the Planning Commission, and if not dissolved, to make the Planning Commission completely voluntary or only have Planning Commissioners paid for the meetings they attend.
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Section 2.48 of the Anderson Municipal Code outlines the duties of the Planning Commissioners and would have to be amended with the duties being reassigned if dissolved.
The Planning Commissioners' compensation is established by resolution and is currently $150 per month per Resolution No. 21-10 adopted on February 16, 2021. Prior to this resolution the monthly compensation was $25.
The cost of Planning Commissioner salaries equates to a maximum of $9,000 per year. The other costs associated with the Planning Commission that would provide savings are the staff time for the Planning Commission Secretary. Any potential cost savings for utilities would be negligible.
I ATTACHMENTS
None.
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AGENDA ITEM
~eptember 2, 2025, City Council Meeting!
To:
Through:
From:
Date:
!SUBJECT
Members of the Anderson City Council
Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Mayor Susie Baugh
September 2, 2025
Planning Commissioner Appointment
I RECOMMENDATION
resented By:
Appoint one member to the Anderson Planning Commission for a term concurrent with the term of Mayor Baugh.
I FISCAL IMPACT
The recommended actions have no fiscal impacts.
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
Anderson Municipal Code §2.48.020 and §2.48.040 set forth the terms of City Council appointment members of the Anderson Planning Commission. The Code reads, in part:
" ... Each councilman upon first entering office shall be entitled to nominate an individual to be a planning commissioner subject to appointment by majority vote of the Juli council. Should the council Jail to appoint a particular nominee, the councilman making the nomination may continue making nominations until the council approves a nominee by appointment to the ITEM 8.1d PAGE1 9/2/2025
comm1ss1on. ... The term of each commissioner shall be concurrent with the term of the councilman who nominated the commissioner for the position." With the recent changes to the Commission, it is now necessary for Mayor Baugh to recommend a replacement.
Mayor Baugh recommends Becca Joyner. Consistent with Anderson Municipal Code §2.48.020 and §2.48.040, that the City Council appoint Becca Joyner for the term concurrent with Susie Baugh to the Anderson Planning Commission.
I ATTACHMENTS
Application
ITEM 8.1d PAGE2 9/2/2025
City of Anderson
COMMISSION AND
COMMITTEE APPLICATION
Return completed application to:
City Clerk's Office
1887 Howard StTeet
Anderson, CA 96007
Phone: 378-6646
Fax: 378-6648
Thls Is a public document under califomla Government Code §§ 6250-62 70 (The Public Records Act) (Please Prlnt)
Personal Information
Becca Joyner Name _________________________ _ ___ _
Home Telephone No. ________ Business Telephone No. _______ _ Fax No. ________ Cell No. - email ________ _
Lead Proposal Development Specialist Occupation __________________________ _ _ Chico State Enterprises Name of Business _________________________ _ 25 Main St. St 103 Chico CA Business Address _________________________ _ Statement of Interest
City of Anderson Commission(s) for which you would like to be considered:
Planning Commission
Please describe your interest in serving on this Commission:
I'm interested in serving on the Anderson Planning Commission to help support responsible growth and development that balances economic opportunity with preserving the character and needs of the community I call home.
Please describe your qualifications:
I bring experience in public sector grant development, nonprofit management, and community-focused program coordination.
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My work has involved collaborating with local and state agencies, navigating public processes, and supporting projects in infrastructure, workforce development, and community services.
On a personal note, I spent much of my youth in Anderson-as a student, a mentor through the Friday Night Live Program, and an active participant in community activities.
These experiences have given me a strong understanding of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and sustainable development- all skills I'm eager to contribute to the Planning Commission's work.
References
Please include Personal or Business References.
Name-: ___ _
Name:
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Affiliation/Business. _______________ Phone Number8, ~~ D 07/16/2025 Signature ___ flCCa. ___ n;..,,,_-.1tpuA,"""_________ ate ________ _ Becca Joyner
Qualifications
• Experienced nonprofit management professional with over 10 years of leadership in program development, team oversight, financiat management, and strategic planning. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in overseeing day•to·day operations of community-focused programs, ensuring smooth execution and high-impact results. • Skilled in developing, managing, and evaluating programs to meet diverse community needs, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and resource allocation. • Expertise in financial management, including budget preparation, grant procurement, and oversight of program finances to ensure fiscal responsibillty and long-term sustainability. • Adept at navigating compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, ensuring proper documentation and reporting for nonprofit programs.
• Led community engagement initiatives, conducting input processes to gather valuable insights and foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including collaborating with government agencies, donors, and institutional partners to secure funding and build strategic partnerships for program success. • Experienced in program administration, including the development of training materials, documentation, and reports to meet regulatory requirements and support organizational goals.
Experience
California Fire Safe Council
Programs & Outreach Manager, September 2022- January 2025 • Lead and manage a team of 3 regional coordinators and an administrative assistant, driving programmatic success through coaching, performance metrics, and annual reviews. • Coordinate efforts of up to 500 Fire Safe Councils across California, ensuring alignment with CFSC's mission and strategic goals.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of multi-million-dollar grants and projects, providing reports and updates to the Programs Director. • Foster external relationships through stakeholder engagement, facilitating consensus-building among government agencies, local councils, and community organizations. • Ensure compliance and thorough documentation of program activities, delivering consistent, accurate reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with CFSC staff, board members, funding agencies, independent auditors, and partner organizations to support long-term program success.
California Fire Safe Council
Senior Grant Specialist, December 2021 - September 2022; Staff Grant Specialist, December 2020 - November 2021 Associate Grant Specialist, June 2020 - November 2020 • Managed federal grant programs, including developing training manuals and resources, assisting applicants in understanding and completing applications, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Mentored associate grant specialists, providing guidance on complex grant management processes, and supervised 5 AmeriCorps Climate Action Corps Fellows, offering training and program oversight. • Oversaw a portfolio of up to 20 grantees with awards totaling up to $250,000 per grant cycle, ensuring compliance, reviewing payment requests, and tracking performance against subaward agreements and work plans.
• Collaborated with the senior management team to resolve critical grant issues, including noncompliance and poor performance, by developing practical solutions and ensuring program success. • Delivered educational resources and outreach for fire prevention organizations, promoting community outreach, capacity building, and the development of Fire Safe Councils and Firewise communities.
Becca Joyner
California Volunteers , Office of the Governor
AmeriCorps Program & Compliance Officer, March 2018- June 2020 • Managed a portfolio of up to 18 AmeriCorps Grantee Programs, ensuring compliance with all state and federal laws, regulations, and contract provisions.
• Provided ongoing technical assistance and training to grantee programs, ensuring timely resolution and proper documentation of compliance-related issues.
• Facilitated peer coaching and mentoring opportunities among grantee programs to exchange best practices and enhance program effectiveness.
• Participated in AmeriCorps grant application reviews, offering detailed recommendations to inform funding decisions and improve program outcomes.
Child Abuse Prevention Center
Youth Investment Center AmeriCorps Program Project Manager, May 2015-February 2018 • Responsible for managing contracts, partner outreach, and providing program oversight including data collection and analysis, and providing technical assistance to ensure successful program operations and grant/program compliance for the Youth Investment Center AmeriCorps program and the Foster Youth Flourish Individual Development Accounts (IDA) program. • Provide technical assistance and training to (20+) partners on AmeriCorps requirements, policies, and procedures via meetings, email, telephone calls, site visits, and conferences. • Manage 40 Youth Investment Center AmeriCorps members while providing technical assistance, financial literacy training, professional development, and empowering members to complete terms of service successfully.
• Responsible for reporting to California Volunteers, The Ceres Foundation, Golden 1, and United Way in regard to program performance while maintaining confidentiality to youth served.
State of California AssemblV, Office of Assemblvmember Dan Logue Legislative Assistant/Scheduler, August 2014 - November 2014 District & Capitol Office Student Intern, August 2012-May 2013, January 2014- June 2014 • Managed contracts, partner outreach, and provided program oversight, including data collection, analysis, and technical assistance, ensuring compliance and success for the Youth Investment Center AmeriCorps and Foster Youth Flourish IDA programs.
• Delivered training and technical assistance to over 20 partner organizations on AmeriCorps policies and procedures through various channels, including meetings, site visits, and conferences. • Supervised 40 AmeriCorps members, offering guidance on financial literacy, professional development, and technical assistance to ensure successful program completion and member empowerment. • Maintained program performance reporting to key stakeholders, including California Volunteers, The Ceres Foundation, Golden 1, and United Way, while safeguarding confidentiality of the youth served.
Shasta County Chemical People/A Sobering Choice
Programs Assistant, October 2010- August 2012
• Coordinated community events and outreach programs focused on substance abuse prevention and education.
• Assisted in planning and facilitating the Victim Impact Panel for DUI offenders, promoting awareness and behavior change.
• Developed messaging for community meetings to address the effects of underage drinking and substance abuse.
• Engaged and mobilized youth through mentoring programs aimed at preventing alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
• Worked closely with at-risk youth, providing support and guidance for substance abuse prevention and healthier life choices
2 Education, Training, & Honors
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
California State University, Chico
Graduated: May 2014
Becca Joyner
Associate Degree in University Studies: Social Sciences Shasta Community College
Graduated: June 2012
Honors & Awards
• Member, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, CSU Chico • Dean's List Recipient, California State University, Chico Certifications
• Grants Management Certificate, Management Concepts, September 2020 • Federal Grants Management Training, Clark Nuber, April 2024 3 AGENDA ITEM
I September 2, 2025, City Council Meeting I
for Submittal By:
Jo
rseth-Deshais, City Manager
To:
From:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
Date: September 2, 2025
I SUBJECT
Wastewater Rebate Fund Ad Hoc Committee
I RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and select two members of the Council to form a Wastewater Rebate Ad Hoc Committee.
I FISCAL IMPACT
None
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
An Ad Hoc Committee must be temporary in nature, has no decision-making authority, and can only consist of two (2) Council members.
At the May 28, 2025 special meeting to set the public hearing for wastewater rate increases the Council expressed interest in creating a senior sewer rate or discount program. Staff expressed that any rebates or discounts would have to be funded through the General Fund.
In 2007 Council established a low-income senior citizen rebate program that entitled qualified seniors to a ten percent rebate on their residential sewer user charges. This rebate program was ultimately repealed by Council in 2012. The reason for the repeal of ITEM 8.3 PAGE1 9/2/2025
this program was due to Proposition 218 and California Constitution Articles XIIIC and XIIID. Generally, sewer user charges cannot exceed the reasonable cost of providing service. The concern is that by using sewer utility revenues to fund a rebate program, the sewer user charges imposed on non-participating customers may exceed the cost of providing service to them.
Upon further research during the five-year period the rebate program was offered, there were no records of a rebate ever being issued.
Staff recommends the Council select two Councilmembers to form and participate in the Wastewater Rebate Ad Hoc Committee to work directly with staff in creating a plan to fit the desire of the Council and benefit those in need of assistance within the community.
Some of the goals outlined for the Committee would be to explore alternative options for funding, establish guidelines for selecting recipients of the funds, and present a final recommendation to the City Council for consideration. Once the final recommendation has been made, the Ad Hoc Committee will be dissolved.
ITEM 8.3 PAGE2 9/2/2025
AGENDA ITEM
~eptember 2, 2025 City Council Meetin~
esentedBy:
To:
Through:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the Anderson City Council Joey Forseth-Deshais, City Manager
From: Eric Haynes, Lieutenant
Date: September 2, 2025
lsueJECT
Introduce an Ordinance adding Chapter 6.33 to the Anderson Municipal Code regulating the feeding of community /feral cats
I RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive a Staff Report;
2. Introduce an Ordinance (First Reading), adding Chapter 6.33 to the Anderson Municipal Code to regulate the feeding of community /feral cats in public and private areas in order to mitigate public nuisance, protect animal welfare, and reduce the growth of unmanaged cat populations;
3. Waive full reading and direct the City Clerk to read the Ordinance by Title only. !FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact.
ITEM 8.8 PAGE1 9/2/2025
I DISCUSSION and BACKGROUND
For more than a decade, concerns have been raised regarding residents feeding community and feral cats, particularly within Anderson River Park. Additionally, several other feeding sites have been identified throughout the city on both public and private property.
One of the main goals of the trap-neuter-return (TNR) program is to manage cat colonies to control overpopulation. This goal will significantly reduce nuisances in the community such as cats defecating in the children's playground areas in the park. In addition, other nuisances are associated with community cat mismanagement, such as increased risk of disease transmission, attraction of other wildlife and vermin, disruption of ecological balance and native wildlife, and reducing community disputes among residents with differing views on cat care.
The ordinance will also create a certified feeder program where individuals who become certified can legally feed the feral cats in public and/or private locations open to the public.
Those who are not certified feeders will not be permitted to feed the feral cats in the City of Anderson. Haven Humane will be responsible for vetting and certifying feeders.
Haven Humane has largely been responsible for a TNR program, which they currently manage.
However, this has been a voluntary program in the past with no standards set forth in the municipal code. Without these standards, enforcement efforts are significantly diminished. The proposed ordinance would:
1. Prohibit the excessive feeding of cats in public places or private property without consent.
2. Create a certified feeder program to limit feeding times and locations to ensure food is not left out overnight or for extended periods.
3. Require individuals feeding stray or feral cats to take responsibility for their health and welfare by participating in the TNR program.
4. Establish clear definitions of terms such as "feeding/' "feral/community cat," and "colony."
5. Empower Animal Services to issue citations or warnings for non-compliance, while emphasizing education and voluntary compliance as the first response.
City staff recommends the council approve the ordinance. This ordinance promotes a humane, responsible, and sustainable approach to urban wildlife and public health management.
I ATTACHMENT
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. TNR Guidelines
ITEM 8.8 PAGE2 9/2/2025
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDERSON ENACTING CHAPTER 6.33 OF THE ANDERSON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLED "COMMUNITY CAT ORDINANCE"
WHEREAS, the City of Anderson ("City") seeks to create a program to control the feral/community cat population within the City and to address associated health and safety concerns; and
WHEREAS, The City created this program through an ordinance, which was prepared in collaboration with community members and Haven Human Society to ensure that the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) policies contained in the ordinance addressed concerns from those partners; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Anderson seeks to promote the health and safety of members of the City community through enactment of the ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Anderson does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 6.33 "Community Cat Ordinance" is hereby added to the Anderson Municipal Code as follows:
Chapter 6.33- COMMUNITY CAT ORDINANCE
6.33.010- Feeding of Feral/Community Cats Prohibited ..
The feeding of feral/ community cats is prohibited in the city of Anderson unless otherwise permitted pursuant to this article and conducted in accordance with the Cat Trap-NeuterReturn (TNR) program regulations and guidelines.
6.33.020- Applicability of Feral/Community Cat TNR Program.
A program is hereby adopted by the city of Anderson to control feral/community cat populations in certain areas within the city of Anderson ("city"), and to address associated health and safety hazards, and other impacts in the city. The program was developed in a collaborative effort with community residents and feral/community TNR program partners and professionals. The program shall be known as the city of Anderson feral/community cat TNR program.
A. Permits may be issued under this article only for TNR activities and/or certified feeding activities in the areas of the city as depicted in the city's zoning map. Anderson River Park will be the primary focus of TNR activities.
B. No feeding activity shall be permitted within one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the perimeter of the Splash Pad in Anderson River Park unless approved by the TNR partner or the city of Anderson.
C. No feeding activity shall be permitted within one thousand feet of a school unless approved by the TNR partner or the city of Anderson.
1 D. No feeding or trapping activity shall be permitted on private property without the written consent of the property owner or agent of the property owner, or as otherwise permitted by law.
6.33.030- Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the words and phrases set forth in this section shall be construed as defined herein. To the extent any of the definitions included in this chapter conflict with chapter 6.04 or other sections of the Anderson Municipal Code, the definitions below will govern this chapter.
"Cat" means a member of the species Felis catus.
"Feral/community cat" means a cat not owned and cared for as a typical companion animal or pet, as a result of having been born feral, abandoned by an owner, or rendered homeless, wild or stray by any other means.
"Feral/community cat caregiver" means any person who:
A Feeds feral/community cats, humanely traps feral/community cats, provides care, including shelter or medical care, to the feral/community cats, or any combination of the foregoing activities, and works in cooperation with a TNR partner permitted by the city; and B. Is registered with a permitted TNR partner and has readily available proof of such registration.
"Feral/community cat colony" or "colony" means a group of cats and the geographic location where that group typically live or where they forage or hunt for food or are fed and generally cared for by a TNR partner by associated feral/community cat caregivers or by TNR individuals.
"Food" as well as "feeding" includes water, dried food, canned food, treats and any other item a cat may consume.
"TNR individual" means person who is permitted by the city to engage in implementing the TNR program regulations and guidelines on public property. "TNR partner" means an organization authorized by the city to engage in implementing TNR and certified feeding services via education, training, funding spay-neuter services, providing traps, providing spay-neuter services, providing long term colony care through volunteers or otherwise implementing TNR. The TNR partner for the city of Anderson is Haven Humane Society.
"Trap-Neuter-Return" (Also Referred to as "TNR") means the practice whereby feral/community cats are humanely trapped by the TNR partner, feral/community cat caregivers or TNR Individuals, taken to a veterinary hospital or spay-neuter facility where they are sterilized and rabies vaccinated, ear tipped, and adopted or returned to their colony to be cared for until the end of their natural life.
2 "Trap-Neuter-Return or TNR Program Regulations and Guidelines" means the rules adopted by the city council allowing authorized organizations or permitted individuals to undertake TNR activities, which rules include standards of care and guidelines for implementation activities.
6.33.040- TNR Permit and Application Requirements.
A. A permit shall be required for any individual that wishes to operate as a TNR individual in the city.
8. A TNR individual must list all cat colonies to be fed prior to the issuance of a permit.
C. A permit application shall be submitted in the form and with the information required by the city, including the following:
1. TNR Individual Permit Requirements: A completed TNR Individual permit application form shall be submitted to the TNR partner, and accompanied with the following supplemental information:
a. Applicant contact and address information.
b. A map of the colony location and colony details to the extent known, including, but not limited to, an approximate number of:
(1) Cats in the colony;
(2) A map showing the location of each feeder and trapping location. c. An affidavit form releasing any liability to the city of Anderson and TNR partner. d. Feral/community cat caregiver affidavit forms signed by each affiliated feral/community cat caregiver/individual confirming their receipt of a copy of the city of Anderson feral/community cat TNR program regulations and guidelines and stating that they have read, understand, and will comply with those regulations and guidelines. e. A list of all feral/ community cat caregivers providing TNR support for the colony and contact information for each caregiver will be kept by the TNR Partner. f. A statement accepting and agreeing to abide by all of the standard conditions of approval set forth in the TNR program regulations and guidelines signed by the TNR individual, a duly authorized representative of the TNR partner, with final approval by the city of Anderson.
6.33.050- Determination on Permit.
A. The determination of whether to issue a permit is ministerial action. The TNR partner may approve the application and forward the application to the city of Anderson for final approval, unless:
1. The permit application does not comply with the TNR program and guidelines requirements;
3 2. The permit application does not include all the required information as set forth in this article;
3. The applicant has been previously issued a permit pursuant to this article and has violated the requirements of this article or the TNR program requirements and guidelines; or
4. The City Manager or his designee has reported that the proposed location of a feeder or trap will interfere with public works activities.
5. Upon approval of a permit application, the TNR partner may issue permit to the TNR individuals and/or certified feeders as applicable. The permit shall be worn by the permittee and any person conducting TNR/Certified Feeding activity so that it is clearly visible to another person at all times while conducting TNR/Certified Feeding activity. Residents and/or property owners personally conducting TNR activity on their own property are not required to wear the permit card.
6.33.060- TNR Permit Conditions.
A. As a prerequisite to receiving approval of a permit for a TNR individual, the TNR partner or individual shall agree to comply with the standard conditions of approval set forth in the adopted TNR program requirements and guidelines.
B. Standards Of Care: The city may enforce the standards of care applicable to TNR partners, feral/community cat caregivers and TNR individuals in accordance with the city's administrative penalty process or may refer violations of the standards of care to the appropriate TNR partner or TNR individual for assistance in correcting the violations.
Nothing in this subsection is intended to restrict the remedies available to the city for a violation of the requirements of this article or the TNR programs regulations and guidelines.
C. Revocation of Permit: In addition to any other remedy available to the city, the city or the TNR partner may revoke the permit of a TNR individual if the city or TNR partner determines that the TNR individual or a feral/community cat caregiver have violated the provisions of this article or the TNR program regulations and guidelines.
D. TNR individuals shall comply with and fulfill the responsibilities and minimum standards of care as set forth in the TNR program regulations and guidelines.
6.33.070- Return of Feral/Community Cats.
The return of feral/community cats as part of a TNR program is exempt from any abandonment laws because the feral/community cat is trapped solely for the purpose of neutering, spaying, or adopting.
6.33.080- Feeding Times.
A. Food may be placed in authorized feeding stations during the hours set forth in the TNR program regulations and guidelines. Feeding times shall be from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 4 B. Feeding locations shall be clean and maintained in accordance with the adopted TNR program regulations and guidelines.
6.33.90- Request to Remove Feeders or Traps Located on Public or Private Property.
A. A property owner or resident may submit a request to the TNR Partner for removal of a feeder or trap that is located adjacent to their property or on their private property.
B. Upon receipt of the request, the TNR partner will notify the permittee and investigate the validity of the complaint. The permittee shall remove the feeder and/or trap as soon as practical if the complaint is sustained. If the feeder and/or trap is not removed, the TNR partner or city shall cause the feeder and/or trap to be removed without any further notice to the permittee in a reasonable amount of time.
6.33.100- Permit Renewals.
A. Permits for TNR individuals shall be renewed bi-annually, and requests for renewal should be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to expiration of the existing permit on forms approved by the TNR partner. The permittee shall have no property interest in the renewal and the permit shall not be renewed if the TNR partner makes any of the determinations set forth in section 6.33.050.
6.33.110- Permit Modifications.
A. A permittee may request modifications to an existing permit to add or otherwise change the approved locations for feeding, trapping or combination thereof. Modification applications shall be submitted on a form approved by the TNR partner who will then submit the form to the city of Anderson.
B. Removal of feeding or trapping locations shall not require permit modification but the permittee shall inform the TNR partner of the removal of the location.
C. Permit modifications shall be accompanied by the same documentation required for an initial permit application.
6.33.120- Feeding/ Abandonment/Release of Cats on Public Property.
This chapter will be enforced as follows:
A It is a violation of this ordinance to willfully abandon any animal.
8. It is a violation of this ordinance to feed feral/community cats on public property without a TNR individual permit.
C. It is a violation of this ordinance to trap feral/community cats on public property without a TNR individual permit.
5 D. Administrative fines and penalties for feeding feral/community cats without a permit and illegal dumping of cats on public property as established in this ordinance are subject to fines described in section 1.22.030 ( d) of this code. The fourth such offense shall result as a misdemeanor crime.
E. Once the time for requesting an Administrative Hearing has passed, all fines paid to the city of Anderson will be transferred from the city of Anderson to The TNR partner to assist with funding their TNR program.
F. Pursuant to section 1.22.020 of this code, a notice describing the charge and the penalty for a violation of this section may be issued by any peace officer, animal control officer, as defined in Penal Code Section 830.9, or humane officer qualified pursuant to Section 14502 or 14503 of the Corporations Code, or any enforcement officer as defined in section
1.04.010.
G. Complaints: Any person may file a written complaint with the city of Anderson or the TNR partner regarding any permit issued under this article. Upon receipt of such a complaint, an investigation will be initiated regarding the allegations in the complaint.
SECTION 2. CEQA. This Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code§§ 21000, et seq., "CEQA") and CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) in that it is not a "project" for purposes of CEQA, as that term is defined by CEQA Guidelines § 15378.
SECTION 3. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of this ordinance is found to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 4. ENACTMENT. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause it to be posted and/or published in accordance with the law.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anderson held on September 2, 2025 and enacted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Anderson held on September 16, 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Susie Baugh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Christy White, City Clerk
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Preparation
Haven Humane Society & City of Anderson
Community Cat Trapping Instructions
Feeding and Acclimation
• Feed community cats between 0700 hours to 1200 hours. umane
• Place the trap unset and covered with a large towel to help the cat become familiar with it.
• Only humane cat traps may be used.
Trap Setup
• Set traps during daylight hours, just before the cats' normal feeding time. • Do not trap in the rain or extreme heat without adequate cover or shelter for the trap. • No trapping is permitted on private property without the owner's written consent.
Holding and Transport Arrangements
• Prepare a quiet, sheltered holding area for pre- and post-surgery recovery. o If hot or sunny, ensure the trap remains in a consistently shaded area. o Line the bottom of the trap with newspaper for comfort. • Prepare a secure, ventilated space in your vehicle for transport.
Baiting the Trap
• Fold a piece of newspaper to line the trap floor, especially the trip plate, to prevent paw injury.
• Use strong-smelling food such as canned mackerel for bait. o Soak a small piece of newspaper (2-3 inches by 3-4 inches) in mackerel juice. o Place the soaked scrap outside the back of the trap where it will sit. o Add approximately one tablespoon of food on the soaked paper and place it at the back of the trap to encourage full entry.
Setting the Trap
• After baiting, lock open the trap door so the cat can enter. • Cover the trap with a large towel to calm the cat and reduce visibility. • Do not leave traps unattended. Wait quietly at a distance where you can observe.
After a Cat is Trapped
Next Steps
• Move the trap to a quiet, secure area as soon as a cat is caught. • Verify the cat's identity:
o Check for an ear tip, indicating the cat has already been altered. o Check for a collar or any identification.
o Do not trap or bring in pets or altered community cats.
Overnight Care
• If necessary, hold cats overnight before surgery.
• Keep the trap covered at all times.
• Do not reach into the trap.
• Keep children and pets away.
• Wash and change clothes before interacting with your pets to avoid spreading any illness.
Release Procedures
Post-Operative Recovery
• Most cats recover from anesthesia by late evening the day of surgery. • It is recommended to hold the cat in the trap until the following morning before releasing. • Whenever possible, return the cat to its original territory. • Cats that will be returning to the Anderson River Park may be placed in the holding pen located in the park.
How to Release
• Keep the trap covered until the moment of release.
• Face the trap door away from you and open it safely.
• Never put your hand into the trap.
After Release
• Hose off and disinfect each trap with bleach to prevent disease spread. • If scratched or bitten, seek immediate medical attention. Do not release the cat if a bite occurred; report the incident to Animal Regulation.