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September 10, 2025
CityCouncil Meeting COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 33 SOUTH MAIN STREET, COLFAX, CA Mayor Sean Lomen ⋅ Mayor Pro Tem Caroline McCully
Councilmembers Trinity Burruss ⋅ Kim Douglass ⋅ Larry Hillberg
REGULARMEETINGAGENDA
September 10, 2025
Regular Session 6:00 PM
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While the City makes every effort to allow public participation in City Council meetings via Zoom and Facebook Live as described above, we cannot guarantee these services will be accessible. We encourage interested members of the public to submit written comments in advance of the meeting or attend the meeting in person. 1 OPEN SESSION
1A. Call Open Session to Order
1B. Pledge of Allegiance
1C. Roll Call
1D. Approval of Agenda Order
Thisisthe time for changesto the agenda to be considered including removal, postponement, or change to the agenda sequence.
Recommended Action: By motion, accept the agenda as presented or amended. 1E. Statement of Conflict of Interest
2 CONSENT CALENDAR
Matters on the Consent Calendar are routine in nature and will be approved by one blanket motion with a Council vote. No discussion of these items ensues unless specific items are pulled for discussion and separate action. If you wish to have an item pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion, please notify the Mayor.
Recommended Action: Approve Consent Calendar
2A. City Projects Report
Recommended Action: Review and comment.
2B. Cash Summary - September 2025
Recommended Action: Accept and file.
(Pages 4-8)
(Pages 9-16)
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2C. Agreement with Local 39 and Approval of COLA for unrepresented staff Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution __-2025: (1) Approving Side Letter with International of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and (2) Approving Cost of Living Adjustment for unrepresented staff.
*** End of Consent Calendar ***
3 AGENCY REPORTS
3A. Placer County Sheriff’s Office
3B. California Highway Patrol
3C. Placer County Fire Department/CALFIRE
3D. Non-Profits
4 PRESENTATIONS (NONE)
5 PUBLIC HEARING (NONE)
6 PUBLIC COMMENT
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7 COUNCIL AND STAFF
The purpose of these reports is to provide information to the Council and public on projects, programs, and issues discussed at committee meetings and other items of Colfax related information. No decisions will be made on these issues. If a member of the Council prefers formal action be taken on any committee reports or other information, the issue will be placed on a future Council meeting agenda.
7A. Committee Reports and Colfax Informational Items – All Councilmembers 7B. City Operations Update – City Manager
8 COUNCIL BUSINESS
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution__-2025 authorizing the City Manager to make a donation in an amount between $0.00 - $2,800.00 to the Sierra Soar Non-Profit in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball program.
9 GOOD OF THE ORDER
Informal statements, observation reports and inquiries regarding the business of the City may be presented by Councilmembers under this agenda item or requests for placement of items of interest on a future agenda. No action will be taken.
9A. Public Comment on Good of the Order
Members of the public are permitted to address the Council on matters that relate to general welfare of the City that have not been previously discussed on this agenda. Oral comments may not exceed five (5) minutes. Written comments should not exceed 800 words.
10 CLOSED SESSION (NONE)
11 ADJOURNMENT
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I, Amanda Ahre, City Clerk for the City of Colfax, declare that this agenda was posted in accordance with the Brown Act at Colfax City Hall and Colfax Post Office. The agenda is also available on the City website at http://colfax-ca.gov/ Amanda Ahre, City Clerk
Administrative Remedies must be exhausted prior to action being initiated in a court of law. If you challenge City Council action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at a public hearing described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk of the City of Colfax at, or prior to, said public hearing.
LEVINE ACT WARNING: In certain instances, parties, participants, and their agents before the City Council are subject to the campaign disclosure provisions detailed in Government Code Section 84308, California Code of Regulations Sections 18438.1 through 18438.8, and Fair Political Practices Commission Opinion 0-22-002. All parties, participants, and their agents are hereby directed to review these sections for compliance. If you believe that these provisions apply to you or a Council Member, please inform the City Clerk at the earliest possible opportunity. 3 City of Colfax Project(s) Report
Staff Report September 10, 2025
Staff Report to City Council
FOR THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Budget Impact Overview:
N/A: X Funded: Un-funded: Amount: Fund(s):
Summary/Background
The following is a list of projects, by department, that have either been completed or are in progress.
Week of – August 3 - 9, 2025
City Manager
• Met with Councilmen Douglass.
• Met with Councilmen Hillberg.
• Met with Councilmember McCully.
• Attended weekly SCADA Development Meeting.
• Prepared Control Pont Engineering Contract Amendment. • Data gathering for Municipal Services Review.
• City of Colfax web site review.
• Met with Tim Jones to discuss City Budget.
• Agenda preparation.
• Agenda Management Training.
Planning
• Met with A&A concrete and drafted memo regarding noise issues to the City Council. • Drafted Lot Line Adjustment approval for 701 Highway 174. • Answered zoning questions.
• Attended zoom training on new agenda software program. • Research on food truck ordinances.
Maintenance Department
• Removed all Scotch Broom off of the hill side at the landfill. • Finished weed eating the hillside at the Landfill.
• Cleared the corner of Main St. and Newman from vegetation and trees blocking the intersection making it a traffic hazard.
• Trimmed back all the overgrowth of vegetation and black berry bushes down Newman St. • Replaced stop sign and veterans sign on Grass Valley St. • Picked up trash and couch from School St.
From: Ron Walker, City Manager
Prepared by: Ron Walker, City Manager
Subject: City Projects Report
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review and Comment.
4 City of Colfax Project(s) Report
Staff Report September 10, 2025
• Painted City cones with Colfax identification.
• Mowed, weed trimming, edged, and blew all City parks. • Fixed multiple broken irrigation lines at the ballpark and Roy Toms.
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewer
• Working with control point on our plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). • We had to divert the plant this week due to A-Side start up. No violations occurred, but to be on the safe side we diverted the plant Monday to avoid any upsets in the plant. • Pond aerator motor arrived and was sent to Flo-line to be installed on the shaft. The old motor was permanently secured to the shaft which is not supposed to happen. Flo-line will remove the pin and install motor according to spec.
• Plant water pump 2 arrived and it was found that the shaft was 3 inches too short. Flo-line will repair the problem and return it and install next week.
Administrative Services
• Posted recruitment for MWI position.
• HR duties as necessary.
• Prepared the Cash Summary Report for July 2025.
• Collaborated with Tim Jones for completion of the Investment Summary quarter ending 06.30.25 • Processed 3 reimbursement requests (for a total of $10,899) to cover the cost of updating the Employee Handbook - final draft coming soon!
• Oversaw daily accounting including utility billing, cash receipts, accounts payable and payroll. • Attended agenda management software training.
• Worked on the audit preparation list.
City Clerk
• Began the process of updating the City’s website.
• Responded to Public Records requests.
• Attended Agenda Item Creation Training with CivicPlus. • Processed Winterfest Vendor applications.
• Compiled the August 13, 2025 City Council Agenda Packet. • Helped with the Day-to-Day operations of City Hall.
Engineering
• Complete review of the Empire Self Storage project and coordinate easement documents. • Coordinate proposals for private development inspections. • Review the sediment issue at Sierra Animal shelter.
• Measure buildings for sewer evaluation at 1213 S. Auburn and prepare evaluation. • Emails and department coordination/attend staff meeting. • Assist with computer and software issues.
• Attend O’Reilly Auto construction kick-off meeting.
5 City of Colfax Project(s) Report
Staff Report September 10, 2025
Building/Code Enforcement
• Weed abatement: Whitcomb property at west end of street. Met with owner. He needs to remove blackberry bush near large culvert. All other weeds were cut down. No Fines. • Weed abatement: preparing letter for the Whitcomb property at the east end of the street. • Weed abatement: NID property got multiple complaints about blackberry overgrowth into Mink Creek Estates. NID removed all the vegetation from their side of the fence the next day. • 333 Canyon – TI for Sierra Animal Clinic. ADA parking to begin work. New roof, EV charger and solar. EV charger requires accessible parking and pathway. Working with DC electric. Sent them all the accessible code sections for the EV charger. Met with the owner to review new parking and signage.
Left stripe was short, corner of parking and the EV access was too steep. All other items were compliant. Had them sweep up dirt that ran all the way down the street from the earthwork they did.
Had them put in waddles order a street sweeper.
• 1213 S. Auburn – Met new owner with City Engineer to evaluate building square footage to determine EDU’s.
Week of August 10 - 16, 2025
City Manager
• Met with Councilmen Douglass.
• Met with Councilmen Hillberg.
• Met with Councilmember McCully.
• Attended weekly SCADA Development Meeting.
• Prepared Control Pont Engineering Contract Amendment. • Attended City Council Meeting.
• Prepared materials and met with owners of the Colfax Hotel. • Worked with City Engineer carl Moore to complete and submit the Local public Agency DBE Annual Submittal Form. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.
Planning
• Review of status of planning entitlements related to the Hotel- recommend applicant submit a letter request to extend the planning entitlement permits for 1 year. • Property address inquiries
• Follow up on Satterlee Lot Line Adjustment
• Coordinating Levit concert grant for logistics for the events Maintenance Department
• Filled potholes on S. Auburn.
• Filled potholes on Canyon Way.
• Cleaned up vegetation and branches around both fire stations. • Minor maintenance repairs around City Hall.
6 City of Colfax Project(s) Report
Staff Report September 10, 2025
Wastewater Treatment Plant/Sewer
• Working with control point on our plant Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). • We had to divert the plant this week due to A-Side start up. No violations occurred, but to be on the safe side we diverted the plant Monday to avoid any upsets in the plant. • Pond aerator motor arrived and was sent to Flo-line to be installed on the shaft. The old motor was permanently secured to the shaft which is not supposed to happen. Flo-line will remove the pin and install motor according to spec.
• Plant water pump 2 arrived and it was found that the shaft was 3 inches to short. Flo-line will repair the problem and return it to install next week.
Administrative Services
• HR Duties as necessary.
• Meeting with City Manager and PW Supervisor
• Oversaw daily accounting functions including accounts payable, cash receipts and utility billing • Audit preparation.
City Clerk
• Responded to Public Record Requests.
• Facilitated the August 13, 2025 City Council meeting. • Attended AMMS Minutes Training.
• Compiled the 8/19/2025 Public Workshop Agenda.
• Continued on updates to the City’s website.
• Helped in the day-to-day tasks of City Hall.
• Vacation 8/14/2025 – 8/17/2025
Engineering
• Emails and coordinate; attend staff meeting.
• Coordinate w/ Caltrans and PCTPA.
• Encroachment permits and sewer evaluation letters.
• 701 CA-174 Lot Line Adjustment coordination.
• Meet w/ NID staff and discuss storm drainage and weed abatement along fence line. • Attend construction kick-off w/ O’Reilly contractor.
Building/Code Enforcement
• Weed abatement: NID property got multiple complaints about blackberry overgrowth into Mink Creek Estates. NID removed all the vegetation from their side of the fence the next day. NID decided just to clean up the homeowner’s property. City engineer and I met with the NID maintenance crew and the Director to discuss other vegetation issues on the property that is affecting the drainage through the property and where it is coming into the building. We gave them permission to remove all hazardous trees and those affecting the drainage.
• Provided code and diagram for ADA compliant ramp edges. Phone call with manufacture designer to clear up requirements. Waiting for new plan to address compliance comments. • Collected the latest emails and plan review comments of the Colfax Hotel and sent to City Manager. 7 City of Colfax Project(s) Report
Staff Report September 10, 2025
• Talked with building owner of MarVal’s and met with his property manager about the unpermitted work on the building. Also talked about improvements on the new Chinese Bistro and needed maintenance on the Pizza Factory.
• Weed abatement: Whitcomb property at west end of street. Met with owner. He needs to remove blackberry bush near large culvert. All other weeds were cut down. • Met with new business owner at 555 S. Auburn. Discussed permits needed before opening. Stated that he will be the manager of the entire building. Confirmed with Deb Stanton, the previous property manager.
• Weed abatement: 329 Pleasant. Creating a letter to abate the vegetation. • Met with Mink Creek representative at the clubhouse. Discussed the ADA items that the contractor installed incorrectly. Sent code diagrams to be corrected. • 203/211 Grass Valley: Corrections to the framing and underfloor drainage were missing. Owner to provide sump pump for drainage. Owner to repair alley/sidewalk at later date. Repair to the detached garage Permitted and inspected foundation. Corrections at frame inspection completed. Needs fire approval.
Contractor or owner did not submit sprinkler plans with CalFire. Job on hold. • 102 Shadow Wood: Preparing vegetation and trash violation letter. Sent letter. • Building w/o permit 121 S. Main- talked with owner and helped with the application process. Issued permit.
8 City of Colfax Cash Summary – August 2025
Staff Report September 10, 2025
Staff Report to City Council
FOR THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING From: Ron Walker, City Manager
Prepared by: Shanna Stahl – Administrative Services Officer Subject: Cash Summary – September 2025
Budget Impact Overview:
N/A: √ Funded: Un-funded: Amount: Fund(s):
Summary/Background
The monthly financial report includes General Fund Reserved Cash Analysis Graphs and the City of Colfax Cash Summary Report (with supporting documentation). The purpose of these reports is to provide the status of funds and transparency for Council and the public regarding the financial transactions of the City. The reports are prepared monthly on a cash basis and are reconciled to the General Ledger accounting system, previous reports, and bank statements. Detailed budget comparisons are provided as a mid-year report and as part of the proposed budget process.
The attached reports reflect an overview of the financial transactions of the City of Colfax in August 2025. Some monthly highlights are listed below:
August revenues included:
o Allocation for Sales Tax revenues for the month of June 2025. (two-month lag). o Final Placer County property tax allocation for fiscal year 24/25.
August expenditures included:
o Regular monthly expenditures.
o WWTP Construction grant expenditures
o WWTP capital expenditures
o Negative cash fund balances at the end of August are primarily due to the timing of funding allocations and reimbursements:
o Fund 250 – Streets – Roads/Transportation. These expenses are funded by annual Transportation funding through Placer County Transportation Agency (PCTPA), transfer of City Gas Tax revenues, and a General Fund allocation.
o Fund 348 – Home Hardening. This is a reimbursable grant with a 10% City match requirement.
Reports will be submitted quarterly.
o Fund 358 – CDBG Road Rehabilitation. This is a reimbursable grant pending Phase II approval. o Fund 363 – Railroad Street Crossing. These expenses are being tracked for the Railroad Street Crossing Improvements with Union Pacific Railroad.
o Fund 575 – WWTP Construction Grant. This is a reimbursable grant. Reimbursement requests are submitted quarterly.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Accept and File.
9 City of Colfax Cash Summary – August 2025
Staff Report September 10, 2025
o Fund 590 – Sewer Consolidation Planning Grant. This is a reimbursable grant – reimbursement requests are scheduled to be submitted quarterly upon final award of application grant. Tentatively scheduled for Winter 2025.
o Anticipated revenues/expenditures for September include:
o Revenues
Allocation for Sales Tax revenues reported/paid to the State for the month of July 2025 (two-month lag).
Capital project reimbursement.
o Expenditures
Placer County Sheriff first quarterly payment for fiscal year 25/26 Ongoing monthly operating expenses.
Attachments:
1. General Fund Reserved Cash Analysis Graph
2. Cash Activity Reports
a. Cash Summary
b. Cash Transactions Report – by individual fund
c. Check Register Report - Accounts Payable
10 Prev Yr Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Cash Balance FY2025-26 $6,385 $6,503 $6,676
Budget FY2025-26 $4,363 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 $4,726 Cash Balance FY2024-25 $4,363 $4,352 $4,761 $4,545 $4,705 $5,212 $5,100 $5,577 $6,055 $5,853 $5,957 $6,500 $6,385 Cash Balance FY2023-24 $3,911 $3,785 $3,834 $3,638 $3,789 $3,911 $3,791 $4,162 $4,263 $4,124 $4,251 $4,570 $4,363 Cash Balance FY2022-23 $3,418 $3,412 $3,568 $3,396 $3,451 $3,644 $3,560 $3,935 $4,039 $3,819 $3,765 $4,087 $3,911 Cash Balance FY2021-22 $2,857 $2,831 $2,953 $2,833 $2,943 $2,946 $2,794 $3,120 $3,088 $2,971 $3,004 $3,462 $3,418 Cash Balance FY2020-21 $2,311 $2,392 $2,497 $2,386 $2,402 $2,463 $2,393 $2,688 $2,760 $2,612 $2,771 $3,023 $2,857 Cash Balance FY2019-20 $2,013 $2,069 $2,169 $2,110 $2,170 $2,467 $2,373 $2,747 $2,730 $2,615 $2,627 $2,910 $2,311 *Reserves (Ops, Cap, Pen) $1,240 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $-
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
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City of Colfax - Aug 2025
General Fund Reserved Cash Analysis
(Dollars in Thousands)
Fiscal Year 2025-26
11 Balance 7/31/25 Revenues In* Expenses Out* Transfers Balance 8/31/25 US Bank $ 242,638.87 $ 498,811.03 $ (463,728.88) $ (125,000.00) $ 152,721.02 LAIF $ 10,812,393.17 $ - $ - $ 125,000.00 $ 10,937,393.17 Total Cash - General Ledger $ 11,055,032.04 $ 498,811.03 $ (463,728.88) $ - $ 11,090,114.19 Petty Cash (In Safe) $ 300.00 $ 300.00
Total Cash $ 11,055,332.04 $ 498,811.03 $ (463,728.88) $ - $ 11,090,414.19 Change in Cash Account Balance - Total $ 35,082.15
Attached Reports:
1. Cash Transactions Report (By Individual Fund)
2. Check Register Report (Accounts Payable) $ (370,806.40) Cash Receipts $ 306,177.17
Payroll Checks and Tax Deposits $ (78,906.65)
Utility Billings - Receipts $ 177,835.39
LAIF Interest $ -
Void Checks $ 782.64
$ 35,082.15 $ 0.00
*Does not include transfers between funds
Prepared by: Shanna Stahl, Administrative Services Officer Shanna Stahl, Administrative Services Officer
Reviewed by:
Ron Walker, City Manager
City of Colfax
Cash Summary
August 31, 2025
12 Beginning
Balance
Debit
Revenues
Credit
(Expenditures)
Ending
Balance
Fund Type: 1.11 - General Fund - Unassigned
Fund: 100 - General Fund $ 6,273,595.55 $ 300,402.63 $ (123,373.08) $ 6,450,625.10 Fund: 120 - Land Development Fees $ 202,488.64 $ - $ (3,962.50) $ 198,526.14 Fund: 200 - Cannabis Application $ 27,489.72 $ - $ - $ 27,489.72 Fund Type: 1.11 - General Fund - Unassigned $ 6,503,573.91 $ 300,402.63 $ (127,335.58) $ 6,676,640.96 Fund Type: 1.14 - General Fund - Restricted
Fund: 205 - Escrow Funds $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund: 571 - AB939 Landfill Diversion $ 23,317.26 $ - $ - $ 23,317.26 Fund: 572 - Landfill Post Closure Maintenance $ 926,601.96 $ 34.37 $ (7,120.27) $ 919,516.06 Fund Type: 1.14 - General Fund - Restricted $ 949,919.22 $ 34.37 $ (7,120.27) $ 942,833.32 Fund Type: 1.24 - Special Rev Funds - Restricted
Fund: 210 - Mitigation Fees - Roads $ 26,337.45 $ - $ - $ 26,337.45 Fund: 211 - Mitigation Fees - Drainage $ 25,504.01 $ - $ - $ 25,504.01 Fund: 212 - Mitigation Fees - Trails $ 83,653.05 $ - $ - $ 83,653.05 Fund: 213 - Mitigation Fees - Parks/Rec $ 208,305.10 $ - $ - $ 208,305.10 Fund: 214 - Mitigation Fees - City Bldgs $ 83,058.27 $ - $ - $ 83,058.27 Fund: 215 - Mitigation Fees - Vehicles $ 26,527.15 $ - $ - $ 26,527.15 Fund: 217 - Mitigation Fees - DT Parking $ 46,503.05 $ - $ - $ 46,503.05 Fund: 218 - Support Law Enforcement $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund: 244 - CDBG Program Inc - ME Lending $ 500.00 $ 500.00 $ - $ 1,000.00 Fund: 250 - Streets - Roads/Transportation $ (138,670.83) $ 219.00 $ (16,756.42) $ (155,208.25) Fund: 253 - Gas Taxes $ 42,476.57 $ 6,013.43 $ (1,621.28) $ 46,868.72 Fund: 257 - Street /Road - Transit Capital $ 63,421.68 $ - $ - $ 63,421.68 Fund: 258 - Road Maintenance - SB1/RSTBG $ 41,206.35 $ 5,041.04 $ - $ 46,247.39 Fund: 270 - Beverage Container Recycling $ 21,283.51 $ - $ - $ 21,283.51 Fund: 280 - Oil Recycling $ 4,196.67 $ - $ - $ 4,196.67 Fund: 290 - SB1383 Implementation Grant $ 33,618.23 $ - $ (330.00) $ 33,288.23 Fund: 291 - City County Beverage Container $ 5,068.77 $ - $ - $ 5,068.77 Fund: 292 - Fire Department Capital Funds $ 103,923.93 $ - $ - $ 103,923.93 Fund: 342 - Fire Construction - Mitigation $ 102,577.09 $ - $ - $ 102,577.09 Fund: 343 - Recreation Construction $ 102,577.63 $ - $ - $ 102,577.63 Fund Type: 1.24 - Special Rev Funds - Restricte $ 882,067.68 $ 11,773.47 $ (18,707.70) $ 875,133.45 Fund Type: 1.34 - Capital Projects - Restricted
Fund: 300 - GF Capital Projects $ - $ - $ - $ -
Fund: 348 - Home Hardening CalOES $ (40,357.74) $ - $ (6,928.28) $ (47,286.02) Fund: 358 - CDBG Pavement $ - $ - $ (4,491.25) $ (4,491.25) Fund: 363 - Railroad Street Crossing $ (2,177.86) $ - $ - $ (2,177.86) Fund Type: 1.34 - Capital Projects - Restricted $ (42,535.60) $ - $ (11,419.53) $ (53,955.13) Fund Type: 2.11 - Enterprise Funds
Fund: 560 - Sewer $ 2,205,920.92 $ 120,891.20 $ (122,166.24) $ 2,204,645.88 Fund: 561 - Sewer Liftstations $ 302,874.51 $ 17,117.55 $ (22,387.28) $ 297,604.78 Fund: 563 - Wastewater Treatment Plant $ 1,533,813.30 $ 48,437.97 $ (81.84) $ 1,582,169.43 Fund: 564 - Sewer Connections $ 363,408.66 $ - $ - $ 363,408.66 Fund: 575 - WWTP Construction Grant $ (1,579,459.88) $ - $ (154,072.94) $ (1,733,532.82) Fund: 590 - Sewer Consolidation Planning $ (65,152.88) $ - $ (437.50) $ (65,590.38) Fund Type: 2.11 - Enterprise Funds - Unassign $ 2,761,404.63 $ 186,446.72 $ (299,145.80) $ 2,648,705.55 Fund Type: 9.0 - CLEARING ACCOUNT
Fund: 998 - PAYROLL CLEARING FUND $ 602.20 $ 153.84 $ - $ 756.04 Fund Type: 9.0 - CLEARING ACCOUNT $ 602.20 $ 153.84 $ - $ 756.04 Grand Totals: $ 11,055,032.04 $ 498,811.03 $ (463,728.88) $ 11,090,114.19 City of Colfax
Cash Transactions Report - August 2025
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Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
US BANK Page: 1
Time: 9:23 am
Date: 09/02/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
US BANK Checks
61967 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 01500 ANDERSON'S SIERRA PARK IRRIGATION REPAIR 307.86 61968 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 02830 BLUE RIBBON SEPTIC LLC WWTP SLUDGE & GRIT REMOVAL 1,875.00 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH 5,383.50
AMERICA
61969 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 02901 BLDG OFFICIAL JUN 25 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH 262.50
AMERICA
61970 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 02901 PLAN CHECK STRUCTURAL REVIEW 61971 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 3475 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL JULY 25 559.00 CLEAR PATH LAND 787.50
EVOLVEMENT,
61972 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03482 FINAL REVIEW
61973 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 3555 COLFAX RAILROAD DAYS RETURN DEPOSIT/3RD OF JULY 100.00 CONTROLPOINT 148,160.44
ENGINEERING INC.
61974 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03577 WWTP SCADA UPGRADE 61975 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 04234 DE LAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL COPY MACH LEASE AUG 25 504.79 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS 700.00
RESEARCH
61976 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 5225 MEMBERSHIP DUES FRONTIER 347.81
COMMUNICATIONS
61977 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 06278 WWTP PHONE
HISTORIC COLFAX 5,000.00
DOWNTOWN ASSOC
61978 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 8300 DONATION
61979 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 09540 INTERSTATE SALES STOP SIGNS Q 323.36 61980 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 11130 KRUGER, INC. WWTP FILTER SEALS 43.88 LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES 1,527.50
INC
61981 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 12180 LANDFILL MONITORING JUN 25 61982 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 12576 LUTZ, ANDREW OIT TRAINING 390.75 61983 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 15900 PAC MACHINE CO., INC WWTP PUMP 1,945.52 61984 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16035 PG&E ELECTRICITY 27,498.70 PLACER COUNTY AIR 2,743.65
POLLUTION
61985 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16140 LS #3 GENERATOR PERMIT PLACER COUNTY 8.34
DOCUMENT
61986 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16192 BLDG DEPT ELECTRIC METER TAGS PLACER COUNTY 767.00
TRANSPORTATION
61987 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16225 24/25 LTF COUNTYWIDE EV
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
SIERRA FOOTHILLS LITTLE 100.00
LEAGUE
61988 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19387(2) RETURN DEPOSIT FOR FIELD USE 61989 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19396 SIERRA SAFETY COMPANY SIGN CITY COLFAX PARKING 166.51 61990 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19990 T-MOBILE USA INC WWTP INTERNET JULY 25 54.60 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD 5,000.00
COMPANY
61991 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 21131 101 RAILROAD PARKING LEASE 61992 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23169 WAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CORP YARD INTERNET 75.79 61993 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23169 WAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CITY HALL INTERNET 159.90 61994 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23451 WOOD RODGERS WWTP FINAL DESIGN & CONST JUNE 4,733.75 2025
61995 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23451 WOOD RODGERS SEWER CONSOLIDATION JUN 25 312.50 61996 08/01/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 2087 BASIC PACIFIC FSA BENEFIT PYMT 229.00 61997 08/04/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03141 CALPERS HEALTH PREMIUMS AUG 25 17,618.19 61998 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 01142 4LEAF, INC. HOME HARDENING JUL 25 6,928.28 61999 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 01500 ANDERSON'S SIERRA WWTP PVC PIPES 449.25 62000 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 01766 AT&T MOBILITY CITY CELL PHONES 713.27 62001 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03160 CARTWRIGHT NOR CAL, INC. CDBG CULVER ST 21,591.25 62002 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 3425 CINTAS UNIFORMS JULY 25 589.22 62003 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03458 CITY OF ROCKLIN PCCOA DINNER 140.00 62004 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 3469 CIVIC PLUS CODIFICATION 1,596.32 CLEAR PATH LAND 525.00
EVOLVEMENT,
62005 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03482 LOT LINE APPROVAL CRANMER ENGINEERING, 877.50
INC.
62006 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03650 GEOTRACKER EDF FILE 62007 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 06424(2) FLO-LINE TECHNOLOGY, INC WWTP PUMP REPAIR 13,003.57 GOLD MOUNTAIN 158.90
CALIFORNIA
62008 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 07460 ADU ORDINANCE NOTICE 62009 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 07570 GRAINGER WWTP AIR COMPRESSOR 2,371.92 62010 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 07570 GRAINGER WWTP STRAINER 43.36 62011 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 07570 GRAINGER WWTP SUPPLIES 163.17 14 CITY OF COLFAX
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
US BANK Page: 2
Time: 9:23 am
Date: 09/02/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
US BANK Checks
HANSEN BROS. 38.11
ENTERPRISES
62012 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08070 STREET REPAIR
HANSEN BROS. 53.58
ENTERPRISES
62013 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08070 STREET REPAIR
HANSEN BROS. 46.98
ENTERPRISES
62014 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08070 STREET REPAIR
62015 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08170 HILLS FLAT LUMBER CO SUPPLIES 1,201.94 62016 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08660 HUNT AND SONS, LLC FUEL 782.64 62017 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08660 HUNT AND SONS, LLC FUEL 503.66 62018 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 12576 LUTZ, ANDREW 2025 BOOT ALLOWANCE 140.06 MANAGEMENT ADVISORY 6,269.20
SERVICES
62019 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 13191 PLANNING SVCS JUL 25 62020 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 17951 R3 CONSULTING GROUP GRANT FUND MGMNT JUL 25 1,811.25 62021 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19037 SAFE SIDE SECURITY PW SECURITY AUG 25 155.00 62022 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19037 SAFE SIDE SECURITY WWTP SECURITY AUG 25 95.00 SIERRA MOUNTAIN 25.00
INTERNET
62023 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19393 WWTP BACK UP INTERNET AUG 25 62024 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 01790 SIERRA OFFICE PRODUCTS SUPPLIES 279.21 62025 08/07/25 Printed 1437 STICE, NATHAN REFUND DEPOSIT 100.00 62026 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 19743 WILLIAM STOCKWIN AUGUST COLFAX CONNECTIONS 300.00 US BANK CORPORATE PMT 2,921.76
SYSTEM
62027 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 21560 SUPPLIES
62028 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 22134 VISION QUEST TECH SUPPORT SEPT 25 4,053.33 62029 08/07/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23169 WAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS DEPOT PHONE 18.37 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH 6,790.00
AMERICA
62030 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 02901 BLDG OFFICIAL SVCS JUL 25 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH 1,016.50
AMERICA
62031 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 02901 PLAN REVIEW
BUREAU VERITAS NORTH 178.50
AMERICA
62032 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 02901 PLAN REVIEW
62033 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 03401 CHOICE BUILDER PREMIUMS SEPT 25 876.24 62034 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 3494 COLANTUONO, HIGHSMITH & LEGAL SPECIAL COUNCIL JUL 25 7,990.00 62035 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 09540 INTERSTATE SALES SIGN FOR VETERANS BLDG 150.15 62036 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 15900 PAC MACHINE CO., INC WWTP MOTOR 4,470.94 62037 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16300 PCWA -PLACER COUNTY WATER 3,738.27 62038 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16700 POLARIS SALES INC. WWTP NEW UTV RANGER 20,265.78 62039 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 16745 POWER UP SOLUTIONS LLC REFUND BLDG PERMIT FEES 384.19 62040 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 20570 TIMOTHY JONES FINANCIAL SVCS JUL 25 8,910.00 62041 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23169 WAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CITY HALL PHONES 217.49 62042 08/18/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23301 WESTERN PLACER WASTE SLUDGE REMOVAL JUL 25 994.39 62043 08/26/25 Printed 1161 49ER WATER SERVICES WWTP TESTING JUN 25 7,392.00 62044 08/26/25 Printed 3475 CLARK PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL AUG 25 559.00 COMMERCIAL PUMP 533.63
SERVICE, INC
62045 08/26/25 Printed 03562 WWTP REWIRE NEW COMPRESSOR 62046 08/26/25 Printed 06424(2) FLO-LINE TECHNOLOGY, INC WWTP REPAIR PUMP 2,287.68 62047 08/26/25 Printed 06424(2) FLO-LINE TECHNOLOGY, INC WWTP MOTOR INSTALL 636.00 62048 08/26/25 Printed 06424(2) FLO-LINE TECHNOLOGY, INC WWTP BRACKET 1,113.85 62049 08/26/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 08660 HUNT AND SONS, LLC FUEL 717.54 LAWRENCE & ASSOCIATES 1,166.25
INC
62050 08/26/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 12180 LANDFILL MONITORING JUL 25 LIEBERT CASSIDY 823.50
WHITMORE
62051 08/26/25 Printed 12209 EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK JUL 25
LIEBERT CASSIDY 365.00
WHITMORE
62052 08/26/25 Printed 12209 LEGAL MATTERS JUL 25
62053 08/26/25 Printed 19390 MAR-VAL'S SIERRA MARKET SUPPLIES 24.54 62054 08/26/25 Printed 16040A PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE 1,018.04 SIERRA MOUNTAIN 25.00
INTERNET
62055 08/26/25 Printed 19393 WWTP BACKUP INTERNET SEPT 25 62056 08/26/25 Printed 23169 WAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CORP YARD INTERNET 75.79 62057 08/26/25 Printed 23169 WAVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CITY HALL INTERNET 159.90 62058 08/26/25 Reconciled 08/31/25 23450 WINNER CHEVROLET, INC. PW VEHICLE REPAIR 989.04 15 CITY OF COLFAX
Check Register Report
Check
Date
Check
Number
Status Amount
BANK:
Vendor
Number Vendor Name Check Description
US BANK Page: 3
Time: 9:23 am
Date: 09/02/2025
Void/Stop
Date
Reconcile
Date
US BANK Checks
62059 08/26/25 Printed 23451 WOOD RODGERS WWTP FINAL DESIGN & 1,178.75 CONSTRUCTION JUL 25
62060 08/26/25 Printed 23451 WOOD RODGERS SEWER CONSOLIDATION JULY 25 125.00 Total Checks: 94 Checks Total (excluding void checks): 370,806.40 Total Payments: 94 Bank Total (excluding void checks): 370,806.40 Total Payments: 94 Grand Total (excluding void checks): 370,806.40 16 378541.1
City of Colfax Union Side Letter and COLA
Staff Report September 10, 2025
410570.1
Staff Report to City Council
FOR THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
From: Conor Harkins, City Attorney
Prepared by: Conor Harkins, City Attorney
Subject: Agreement with Local 39 and Approval of COLA for unrepresented staff Budget Impact Overview:
N/A: Funded: Un-funded: Amount: Fund(s):
Summary/Background
Union Agreement
The City and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39 (“Union”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 (“MOU”).
On March 17, 2025, the Union met with the City Manager to discuss revisiting certain provisions of the MOU.
On March 25, 2025, the City received a proposed Side Letter Agreement seeking to modify and clarify specific terms of the current MOU. The Side Letter formally requested the City to re-evaluate the Union members’ salary range, callback/standby pay, wastewater treatment plant operator license pay, and consider an equity salary increase.
Following multiple meetings, in-depth discussions with the Mayor, Mayor Pro-Tem and the City Manager, and an in-depth budget review by the Finance Department, the City Manager and the Union reached agreement on several of the proposed changes:
• Members will receive a 2% equity increase rather than the originally requested 8% equity increase; • The salary structure for members will transition from an 11-step model to a 6-step model; and • Standby pay will increase from $3.00 to $4.00 per hour for assigned standby time.
All other items outlined in the Side Letter will be reconsidered during the next contract negotiation cycle.
On July 13, 2025, the City Council met with the City Manager in closed session to discuss the Union’s requests.
The City Council provided direction to the City Manager to and the City Attorney to finalize the agreement negotiated with the Union. The agreement shall be retroactive to July 1, 2025.
The attached proposed resolution would approve the Side Letter to the MOU.
Cost of Living Adjustment
Article 6, section C of the MOU provides members shall receive a 2% cost of living adjustment 2021–2025, effective the first full pay period after July 1. The attached proposed resolution provides the same adjustment for unrepresented employees.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution __-2025: (1) Approving Side Letter with International Uof Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39 and (2) Approving Cost of Living Adjustment nion for unrepresented staff
17 378541.1
City of Colfax Union Side Letter and COLA
Staff Report September 10, 2025
410570.1
Recommendation
Adopt a resolution:
• Approving the Side Letter with the Union; and
• Approving a 2% cost of living increase for unrepresented employees.
Fiscal Impacts
Attachments:
• Resolution approving Union Side Letter and staff COLA • Salary Schedules
18 _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Colfax 2025 Union Side Letter and Non-Member COLA Resolution __-2025
410601.1
City of Colfax
City Council
Resolution № __-2025
(1) Approving Side Letter with International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers, Local 39; and (2) Approving Cost of Living Adjustment for unrepresented staff WHEREAS, City of Colfax and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39 (“Union”) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2026 (“MOU”); WHEREAS, Representatives for the City and the Union negotiated revisions to the MOU (the “Side Letter”);
WHEREAS, The City Council received a report from the City’s negotiator and provided direction to enter into the Side Letter agreement, and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to provide a cost of living adjustment to unrepresented employees equal to the cost of living adjustment the MOU provides represented employees; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Colfax as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2: Union Side Letter. The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute an amendment (“Side Letter”) to its memorandum of understanding with International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 39 to make the following changes:
• Members will receive a 2% equity increase rather than the originally requested 8% equity increase; • The salary structure for members will transition from an 11-step model to a 6-step model; and • Standby pay will increase from $3.00 to $4.00 per hour for assigned standby time. • These changes are retroactive to July 1, 2025.
Section 3. Salay Schedule. The City Council adopts the salary schedule attached to this resolution as Exhibit 1. The salary schedule reflects the changes in compensation approved for represented employees.
Section 4: Cost of Living Increase. The City Council approves a 2% (two percent) cost of living increase for all unrepresented employees, effective retroactively to July 1, 2025. 19 _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Colfax 2025 Union Side Letter and Non-Member COLA Resolution __-2025
410601.1
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED at the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colfax held on the 9th day of July 2025, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________________
Sean Lomen, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Amanda Ahre, City Clerk
20 Approved Step 1 Salaries for Represented
Employees Effective 7/1/2024
Clerk Typist Monthly $ 2,918.24
Hourly $ 16.84
Annual $35,018.90
Lead Mechanic Monthly $ 4,948.79
Hourly $ 28.55
Annual $59,385.49
Maintenance Worker I Monthly $ 3,417.79
Hourly $ 19.72
Annual $41,013.51
Maintenance Worker II Monthly $ 4,210.25
Hourly $ 24.29
Annual $50,522.95
PW - Working Supervisor Monthly $ 5,407.01
Hourly $ 31.19
Annual $64,884.15
Operator In Training Monthly $ 3,863.44
Hourly $ 22.29
Annual $46,361.22
Operator II Monthly $ 5,169.82
Hourly $ 29.83
Annual $62,037.79
Operator Iii Monthly $ 5,836.48
Hourly $ 33.67
Annual $70,037.79
Chief Plant Operator Monthly $ 7,353.11
Hourly $ 42.42
Annual $88,237.27
Chief Plant Operator* Monthly $ 7,353.11
**GFE Hourly $ 42.42
Annual $88,237.27
Administrative Assistant/ Monthly $ 4,884.10
Community Development Hourly $ 28.18
Annual $58,609.21
Salaries Effective 7 /1/25 with 2% COLA and 2% Equity Increases COLA 1.02
Equity 1.02
Step Increase 1.05
. Step1 Step2
$ 3,036.14 $ 3,187.95
$ 17.52 $ 18.39
$ 36,433.66 $38,255.34
$ 5,148.72 $ 5,406.16
$ 29.70 $ 31.19
$ 61,784.67 $64,873.90
$ 3,555.87 $ 3,733.66
$ 20.51 $ 21.54
$ 42,670.46 $44,803.98
$ 4,380.34 $ 4,599.36
$ 25.27 $ 26.53
$ 52,564.08 $55,192.28
$ 5,625.46 $ 5,906.73
$ 32.45 $ 34.08
$ 67,505.47 $70,880.74
$ 4,019.52 $ 4,220.49
$ 23.19 $ 24.35
$ 48,234.22 $50,645.93
$ 5,378.68 $ 5,647.61
$ 31.03 $ 32.58
$ 64,544.11 $67,771.32
$ 6,072.28 $ 6,375.89
$ 35.03 $ 36.78
$ 72,867.32 $76,510.69
$ 7,650.17 $ 8,032.68
$ 44.14 $ 46.34
$ 91,802.05 $96,392.16
$ 7,650.17 $ 8,032.68
$ 44.14 $ 46.34
$ 91,802.05 $96,392.16
$ 5,081.42 $ 5,335.49
$ 29.32 $ 30.78
$ 60,977.02 $64,025.88
Step3
$ 3,347.34
$ 19.31
$ 40,168.11
$ 5,676.47
$ 32.75
$ 68,117.60
$ 3,920.35
$ 22.62
$ 47,044.18
$ 4,829.32
$ 27.86
$ 57,951.90
$ 6,202.07
$ 35.78
$ 74,424.78
$ 4,431.52
$ 25.57
$ 53,178.22
$ 5,929.99
$ 34.21
$ 71,159.88
$ 6,694.69
$ 38.62
$ 80,336.22
$ 8,434.31
$ 48.66
$ 101,211.77
$ 8,434.31
$ 48.66
$101,211.77
$ 5,602.26
$ 32.32
$ 67,227.17
Step4 Steps
$ 3,514.71 $ 3,690.45
$ 20.28 $ 21.29
$ 42,176.52 $ 44,285.34
$ 5,960.29 $ 6,258.30
$ 34.39 $ 36.11
$ 71,523.48 $ 75,099.65
$ 4,116.37 $ 4,322.18
$ 23.75 $ 24.94
$ 49,396.39 $ 51,866.21
$ 5,070.79 $ 5,324.33
$ 29.25 $ 30.72
$ 60,849.49 $ 63,891.97
$ 6,512.17 $ 6,837.78
$ 37.57 $ 39.45
$ 78,146.02 $ 82,053.32
$ 4,653.09 $ 4,885.75
$ 26.84 $ 28.19
$ 55,837.14 $ 58,628.99
$ 6,226.49 $ 6,537.81
$ 35.92 $ 37.72
$ 74,717.88 $ 78,453.77
$ 7,029.42 $ 7,380.89
$ 40.55 $ 42.58
$ 84,353.03 $ 88,570.68
$ 8,856.03 $ 9,298.83
$ 51.09 $ 53.65
$ 106,272.35 $111,585.97
$ 8,856.03 $ 9,298.83
$ 51.09 $ 53.65
$ 106,272.35 $111,585.97
$ 5,882.38 $ 6,176.50
$ 33.94 $ 35.63
$ 70,588.53 $ 74,117.95
Step&
$ 3,874.97
$ 22.36
$ 46,499.61
$ 6,571.22
$ 37.91
$ 78,854.63
$ 4,538.29
$ 26.18
$ 54,459.52
$ 5,590.55
$ 32.25
$ 67,086.57
$ 7,179.67
$ 41.42
$ 86,155.99
$ 5,130.04
$ 29.60
$ 61,560.44
$ 6,864.71
$ 39.60
$ 82,376.46
$ 7,749.93
$ 44.71
$ 92,999.22
$ 9,763.77
$ 56.33
$ 117,165.27
$ 9,763.77
$ 56.33
$ 117,165.27
$ 6,485.32
$ 37.42
$ 77,823.85
21 22
City of Colfax Sierra Soar Non-Profit - Colfax Boys Basketball Program Staff Report September 10, 2025
Staff Report to City Council
FOR THE SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING From: Ron Walker, City Manager
Prepared by: Ron Walker, City Manager
Subject: Sierra Soar - Colfax Boys Basketball Program
Budget Impact Overview:
N/A: Funded: Un-funded: Amount: $0.00-
$2,800.00
Fund(s): 110-8263
Summary/Background
At The August 13, 2025, City Council meeting, the SVCC Ad Hoc Committee reported that they had met with the SVCC Board and are working on a draft agreement. Councilmember Hillberg requested that Sierra Soar be removed from the MOU stipulation with the SVCC and invited back to request the remaining $2,800 from their original funding request.
At the June 11, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmen Hillberg made a motion to donate $5,000.00 to Sierra Soar a Non-Profit in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball Program of which the Council approved a donation of $2,200 which was the remaining amount in the city’s donation fund at the time. The funds were designated specifically for program use and not for upgrades to the basketball facilities at the Sierra Vista Community Center (SVCC). The Council also appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SVCC for right of access, with the expectation that an MOU be in place before Sierra Soar undertakes any improvements to the facility.
At the May 28th City Council meeting, Mayor Lomen requested that this item be tabled to the next Council meeting to allow for additional research and information regarding the status of the SVCC. All Council members in attendance agreed with the Mayor’s request.
On June 6, 2025, staff received additional information from Bob Morales regarding his funding request for the Colfax Boys Basketball Program, including a more detailed list of the expenses of their $20,000.00 annual budget.
The expenses are as follows:
• Equipment
o Each year the program supports 36 players.
o 30+ games for each level. Half of which are away games. o Uniforms.
o Basketballs.
o Nets.
o Electronics.
o Coaching aids.
• Team meals and team building events.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution __-2025 authorizing the City Manager to make a donation in an amount between $0.00 - $2,800.00 to the Sierra Soar Non-Profit in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball program.
23 City of Colfax Sierra Soar Non-Profit - Colfax Boys Basketball Program Staff Report September 10, 2025
• Basketball tournaments
o 19 tournaments a year for all levels.
• Basketball Camps
o Two camps a year.
• Spring leagues.
• Summer leagues.
• Referees.
• Pay for assistant coaches.
• End of the year banquet and awards.
Improvements to the SVCC
• Provides local, accessible gym for youths.
• Provides additional space for the spring & summer “Pursuit” skills and drills camp for 4th – 8 th grade
boys.
• Provides additional space as the attending number of boys has increased each year. • Provides space for the weeklong, four hour a day program with tournaments.
The Colfax Boys Basketball program, established in 1963, has seen more than 740 young men take the court.
Over the decades, the program has achieved 17 league championships and 5 section titles, consistently fielding highly competitive teams—despite Colfax High School being the smallest school in its league.
Beyond wins and accolades, the program has played a vital role in preparing young men for the challenges of life. Through basketball, players learn essential life lessons: the value of hard work, perseverance, overcoming adversity, being a supportive teammate, executing a plan with precision, how to win with humility, and how to turn losses into motivation for growth.
The coaching staff serves as mentors, emphasizing respect for others, honesty, integrity, personal commitment, and the conduct expected of young men in our community. Each time a player puts on the uniform, he is reminded that he represents not only his teammates but also the generations of athletes who came before—and the City of Colfax itself.
Over the years, every team has included players from challenging backgrounds, including many without father figures or stable home environments. For these young men, the basketball program has been more than a sport—it has provided structure, support, and a sense of belonging. The coaches create a team culture that feels like family, offering guidance that often extends far beyond the gym, the program and its coaches helped lay the foundation for the future successes of the participants.
Staff has received a request from Bob Morales of Sierra Soar Non-Profit to assist with raising funds to improve the basketball gym at the SVCC community center.
The items on the Sierra Soar Non-Profits wish list are:
• Two new glass backboards with brackets
• $900
• New basketball court lines
• $500 with tape machine
• Floor refinishing
• Last estimate was $10,000 without the lines, $12,000 with the lines 24 City of Colfax Sierra Soar Non-Profit - Colfax Boys Basketball Program Staff Report September 10, 2025
• We are researching buying a floor sander and having local alumni volunteer their labor to sand and seal.
• Smart TV and rolling stand
• $500
• Local school logos painted on each wall by Foxy for:
o CHS
o Weimar
o Colfax Elementary
o Chicago Park
o Materials
• $100
Conclusions and Findings
The Sierra Soar Non-Profit previously received a $2,200 donation from the City in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball Program. Based on the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation, the organization has returned tonight to request additional funding. The Council will consider approving an additional contribution ranging from $0 to $2,800, and if the funding is only to be used to support the program or if the funds can be used to make repairs and/or upgrades to the basketball area of the SVCC.
Attachments:
1. Resolution __-2025
2. Sierra Soar non-profit funding request.
25 _________________________________________________________________________________________ City of Colfax Sierra Soar Non-Profit - Colfax Boys Basketball Program Resolution _-2025
City of Colfax
City Council
Resolution № __-2025
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO MAKE A DONATION IN AN AMOUNT BETWEEN $0.00 - $2,800.00 TIO THE SIERRA SOAR NON-PROFIT IN SUPPORT OF
THE COLFAX BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM
WHEREAS, during the August 13, 2025, City Council meeting, the SVCC Ad Hoc Committee reported that they had met with the SVCC board and are working on a draft agreement. Councilmember Hillberg requested that Sierra Soar be removed from the MOU stipulation with the SVCC and invited back to request the remaining $2,800 from their original funding request; and, WHEREAS, during the June 11, 2025 City Council meeting, Councilmen Hillberg made a motion to donate $5,000.00 to Sierra Soar a Non-Profit in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball Program of which the Council approved a donation of $2,200 which was the remaining amount in the city’s donation fund at the time. The funds were designated specifically for program use and not for upgrades to the basketball facilities at the Sierra Vista Community Center (SVCC). The Council also appointed an Ad Hoc Committee to negotiate a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the SVCC for right of access, with the expectation that an MOU be in place before Sierra Soar undertakes any improvements to the facility; and,
WHEREAS, during the May 28th City Council meeting, Mayor Lomen requested that this item be tabled to the next Council meeting to allow for additional research and information regarding the status of the SVCC. All Council members in attendance agreed with the Mayor’s request; and, WHEREAS, the City of Colfax wishes to donate $0.00 to $2,800.00 to the Serra Soar Non-Profit in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball program.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Colfax approves and authorizes the City Manager to make a donation in an amount between $0.00 - $2,800.00 to the Sierra Soar nonprofit in support of the Colfax Boys Basketball program.
THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED at the Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Colfax held on September 10, 2025, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________________
Sean Lomen, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________________
Amanda Ahre, City Clerk
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