CITY OF DUNSMUIR
CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 - 6:00 p.m.
MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS – Child Abuse Prevention Month D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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hand” feature or press *9 on your phone. Speakers are limited to three minutes per item, as determined by the Mayor.
E. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of March 5
th, 2026
H. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be approved with one motion unless a member of the City Council or the public requests that separate action be taken on a specific item.
Recommended Action: To approve the consent calendar.
1. Approval of Check Register 2/28-3/13/2026
I. PUBLIC HEARING
J. OLD BUSINESS
1. City Property Ad Hoc – Discuss Site Between Pool and Community Center
2. Downtown Creek Water Tank Overflow Discussion
K. NEW BUSINESS
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-05 to submit Housing Element Annual Progress Report to Housing and Community Development
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-06 Approving a List of Projects from the SB1 Gas Tax monies
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-07 to approve Fee Schedule for Airport Hangar Fees
4. Mossbrae Springs Improvement Project Funding informational item L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Historic District Property Business Improvement District
2. RFQ for Qualifications for Housing Developers
3. Onsite Cannabis Consumption Ordinance
M. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURN TO THURSDAY APRIL 2
nd, 2026, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5902 DUNSMUIR AVE, DUNSMUIR, CA
Any disclosable public records related to an open session item on a regular meeting agenda and distributed by the City of Dunsmuir to all or a majority of the Dunsmuir City Council less than 72 hours prior to that meeting are available for public inspection at City Hall, 5915 Dunsmuir Ave, Dunsmuir, California during normal business hours.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
I, Wendy Perkins, City Clerk, do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to each of the members of the Dunsmuir City Council, at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall 2 2
Dunsmuir City Council Meeting Minutes of March 5th, 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER 6:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers: Hubbard, Clarno, Sebring,
Absent: Lucchesi ,Bryan
Staff present: City Clerk Perkins, Interim City Manager/Finance Director Michaelsen, City Attorney Lim, HR Consultant Delladre, Sgt Ortiz, Kubowitz C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS –
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS – open at 6:03 p.m. Audrey Giles makes a comment about potential use of the area next to the swimming pool ,
E. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS
Sgt Kubowitz – Makes a report on the abduction of a child and subsequent recovery Sgt Ortiz – Makes some comments about thermal cameras on drones that they are able to use.
F. COMMITEEE REPORTS -
G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion to approve minutes of 2/19/2026 Moved by: Councilmember Hubbard
Seconded by: Councilmember Clarno Motion Carried (3 to 0) H. CONSENT CALENDAR –
1. Check Register: 2/14-2/27/2026
2. Approve Employee Handbook Revisions
Motion to approve the consent agenda
Moved by: Councilmember Clarno
Seconded by: Councilmember Hubbard
Motion Carried (3to 0)
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none
J. OLD BUSINESS – none
K. NEW BUSINESS –
1. Downtown Creek Discussion
Motion to table the item
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Moved by: Councilmember Clarno
Seconded by: Councilmember Hubbard
Motion Carried (3 to 0)
2. Authorize City Representative to Sign a Letter of Support for Friends of Dunsmuir Library Grant Application for Mural on library North Wall
Moved by: Councilmember Clarno
Seconded by: Councilmember Sebring
Motion Carried (3to 0)
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. Historic District Property Business Improvement District
2. RFQ for Qualifications for Housing Developers
3. Onsite Cannabis Consumption Ordinance
M. ADJOURNMENT 6:22 p.m.
Mayor Lucchesi City Clerk Perkins
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3/13/2026 10:42:19 AM Page 1 of 2
Check Report
City of Dunsmuir By Check Number
Date Range: 02/28/2026 - 03/13/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: Mechanics Bank-Mechanics Bank
00023 ACCESSIBLE HUMAN RESOURCES LLC 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 879.75 104 00203 AT&T 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 159.10 105
00261 BAXTER AUTO PARTS, INC. 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 118.22 106 00297 BIG VALLEY SANITATION 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 234.00 107 00496 CASTELLA FIRE PROTECTION DIST. 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 2,600.00 108 00516 CED-REDDING 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 962.76 109
00596 CITY OF DUNSMUIR 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,303.01 110 00617 CLEMENS WASTE REMOVAL Dianna Duran 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 5,692.06 111 00905 DON R. ERICKSON OIL, INC. 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 610.42 112 00968 DUNSMUIR TRUE VALUE 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 97.07 113 01095 FASTENAL COMPANY 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 478.66 114 01113 FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,345.76 115 01189 GARLAND TECH, INC. 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,884.00 116 01722 KELLY CELESTE NEWLUN SAINT GERMAIN 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,057.50 117 03513 Landia, Inc 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 7,099.50 118
01847 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES Sacramento Valley Division 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 105.00 119 01908 LONARDO S. DEPAOLA Development Compliance03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 5,090.00 120 02246 NAPA AUTO PARTS file 56893 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 930.59 121 02362 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 4,124.90 122 02370 PACIFIC POWER 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 11,569.99 123 02370 PACIFIC POWER 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 535.37 124
02598 RENTAL GUYS 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 36.46 125
02842 SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 18,864.04 126 02880 SHASTA VALLEY PEST CONTROL 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 200.00 127 02957 SISKIYOU COUNTY EDC 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 1,250.00 128 02991 SOLANO'S CONTRACTOR BUILDING SUPPLY 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 424.71 129 03512 Trenten Fischer 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 129.93 130 03307 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 4,250.22 131 03383 VYVE 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 2,099.40 132
03434 WEX BANK 03/13/2026 Regular 0.00 3,816.42 133
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Mechanics Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
30 0
0 0
0 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
30 0.00
Payment
77,948.84
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
77,948.84
Payable
Count
52 0
0 0
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City of Dunsmuir
STAFF REPORT
RE: City property Ad Hoc – Discuss site between pool and community center
MEETING DATE: 3/19/26
SUBMITTED BY: Blake Michaelsen, Interim City Manager
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item PLACEMENT ON AGENDA: New Business Old Business Consent
Special Presentation Public Hearing
WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Discuss and possible action to create an Ad Hoc Committee regarding site between pool and community center
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Public works building was located on Union Pacific property. Building was removed by Union Pacific as part of their remediation project. City moved forward with building on the site between the pool and the community center. City was presented with an option to purchase 2 buildings on Dunsmuir Ave and decided that was a best. This item is to discuss plans for the site between the pool and the community center.
OPTIONS: direct any immediate actions for the site, discuss future plans, create an ad hoc committee, receive community input
FISCAL IMPACT:
None Yes Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Other:
Comments:
SUGGESTED MOTIONS: no suggested motions
Attachments:
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City of Dunsmuir
STAFF REPORT
RE: Downtown creek water tank overflow discussion MEETING DATE: 3/19/26 SUBMITTED BY: Interim City Manager
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item PLACEMENT ON AGENDA: New Business Old Business Consent
Special Presentation Public Hearing
WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Discuss the downtown creek and water tank overflow BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The city had a tank that was designed to constantly overflow. The state mandated the need to emergency chlorinate the water. To satisfy the mandate, a new tank was needed. The previous overflow traveled to the sacramento river. Citizens living along that flow desire to maintain the flow from the tank. There is natural water that flows along the same path.
OPTIONS: none at this time
FISCAL IMPACT:
None Yes Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:
Comments:
SUGGESTED MOTIONS: none
Attachments:
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STAFF REPORT TO THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR
CITY COUNCIL REGARDING THE 2024
GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT
ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS
To: Mayor and City Council Members
From: Jessica Hankins, AICP, City Planner
Prepared Update by Gary Price, Contract Planner
Date: March 19, 2025
Subject: 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports Attachments: 1. City of Dunsmuir 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report, with Exhibit A:
Recommendations for the General Plan Update and Exhibit B: General Plan Goal, Policies, and Implementation Measures Matrix
2. City of Dunsmuir 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report – Table D
3. Resolution No. 2026-05, A Resolution of the City Council of Dunsmuir Approving the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report and to Authorize Their Transmittal to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development
BACKGROUND:
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Government Code Section 65400 and 65700 mandates that all cities and counties submit an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) (formerly the Office of Planning and Research) and the California Housing and Community Development (HCD) every April.
The General Plan Annual Progress Report (APR or Progress Report) provides local legislative bodies and the public with information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city or county.
Progress Reports also inform the public of the progress in meeting the community’s goals. Progress Reports must be presented to the local legislative body for its review and acceptance, usually as a consent or discussion item on a regular meeting agenda. Progress Reports should explain how land use decisions relate to adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures of the General Plan. The Progress Reports should provide enough information to identify necessary "course adjustments" or modifications to the General Plan and means to improve local implementation. The 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report is included as Attachment 1.
2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report
Similar to the General Plan, Government Code Section 65400 requires that an annual report be prepared on the status and progress of implementation of the Housing Element and submitted to their legislative bodies, LCI, and HCD every April.
The Housing Element APR must be prepared in accordance with the provisions set forth by HCD and on the forms provided by HCD. The APR includes reporting on housing production since the start of the planning period for the 2023 calendar year including, but not limited to:
• Housing Development Applications Submitted
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• Annual Building Activity for New Construction
• Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) Progress
• Housing Element implementation Status Progress
The City of Dunsmuir adopted the 2023-2031 6th Cycle Housing Element Update on April 18, 2024, with subsequent revisions incorporated to address HCD comments on June 21, 2024. In all of 2024, the City did not receive any housing development applications and did not increase housing production. The City is now implementing 25 Housing Element programs.
Table D of the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report consists of a table summarizing all Housing Element Programs and status/progress. It is the essence of the overall report and is summarized in Attachment 2. The complete report can be reviewed at the link below. The formatting of this report is difficult to create a hard copy for this report:
Dunsmuir 2025 housing-element-annual-progress-report.xlsm Filing both of these reports will qualify the City for various State grants, such as the Housing Related Parks (HRP) program and Building Homes and Jobs Act funds.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The recommended actions do not meet the definition of a “project” under CEQA as they can be considered “continuing administrative and maintenance activities,” and no environmental compliance is needed (CEQA Sec. 15378(b)(2).
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
1. Open the item for public comment
2. Consider any public comments
3. Adopt Resolution 2026-05 Accepting the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report
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RESOLUTION 2026-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR ACCEPTING THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN
HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 requires that all cities and counties annually report to their decision-making bodies regarding the status of the general plan and the progress in its implementation; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65400 further requires that all cities and counties annually report to their decision-making bodies the progress in meeting the jurisdiction’s share of regional housing needs determined pursuant to Government Code Section 65584 and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing pursuant to Government Code Section 65583(c)(3); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir has received and reviewed such reports for 2024 that were prepared by planning staff; and
WHEREAS,the report must be accepted by the City Council prior to submission to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and the California Department of Housing and Community Development on or before April 1 of each year; and
WHEREAS, the report was presented to the City Council on March 19, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby accepts the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 General Plan Housing Element Annual Progress Report and approves transmittal of the reports to the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation and Research and the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing Resolution 2026-05 was duly adopted on a motion by and seconded by at a regular
meeting of the City of Dunsmuir City Council held on the 19 th day of March 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF DUNSMUIR CITY COUNCIL
Michael Clarno, Mayor
WITNESS, my hand and seal this 19th day of March 2026.
Wendy Perkins, Deputy City Clerk
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City of Dunsmuir 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report 11 11
1 City of Dunsmuir
2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report
Contact Information
Name: Blake Michaelson
Interim City Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone Number: 530- 235-4822
Street Address: 5915 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA 96025 12 12
4 Section 1: Introduction
Pursuant to CaliforniaGovernmentCodeSection65400, this report has been prepared as an update to the City of Dunsmuir City Council regarding:
1. The status of the General Plan and the progress in its implementation;
2. The progress in meeting the City’s share of regional housing needs determined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) including the need for extremely low-income households, and local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing;
3. The number of housing development applications received in the prior year, the number of units included in all development applications in the prior year, and the number of units approved and disapproved in the prior year;
4. The degree to which the General Plan complies with the State of California General Plan Guidelines and the date of the last revision to the General Plan;
5. A listing of sites rezoned to accommodate that portion of the City’s share of the regional housing need for each income level that could not be accommodated in the City’s Vacant Land Inventory;
6. The number of net new units of housing, including both rental housing and for-sale housing, that havebeen issued acompleted entitlement, a building permit,or a certificate of occupancy, thus far in the housing element cycle, and the income category, by area median income category, that each unit of housing satisfies; and
7. The number of density bonus applications received and approved, including data from all projects approved to receive a density bonus from the city including the percentage of density bonus received, the percentage of affordable units in the project, the number of other incentives or concessions granted to the project, and any waiver or reduction of parking standards for the project.
8. Planning Activities initiated and General Plan Amendments Purpose of the Annual Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65400 and 65700 mandates that all cities and counties submit an annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress in its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) every April.
The General Plan Annual Progress Report (Progress Report) provides local legislative bodies and the public with information regarding the implementation of the General Plan for their city or county. Progress Reports also inform the public of the progress in meeting the community’s goals. Progress Reports must be presented to the local legislative body for its review and acceptance, usually as a consent or discussion item on a regular meeting agenda. Progress Reports should explain how land use decisions relate to adopted goals, policies, and implementation measures of the General Plan. The Progress Reports should provide enough information to identify necessary "course adjustments" or modifications to the General Plan and means to improve local implementation.
Purpose of the General Plan
The General Plan, simply described, is the City’s “constitution” for development. It is an effort by the City to consider and respond to the needs and expectations of its residents concerning future development. This “constitution” is formatted within the legal framework established by the State at the time of adoption and is based on knowledge of existing potentials and limitations concerning the City of Dunsmuir at that time. The 13 13
4 General Plan was developed through establishing basic goals and implementation measures to resolve and/or direct significant community issues.
In addition to the City referring to this document when dealing with matters affecting the physical, economic, and social development of the community, the General Plan is also referred to by individuals or businesses contemplating potential development activity within the community. Goals in the General Plan also aid the Council in seeking grants and other funding to address local issues and needs.
Status of the General Plan
The City of DunsmuirGeneralPlan is comprised of seven state-mandated elementsand one optional element that individually address specific topics of community importance. The seven state-mandated elements are Land Use, Circulation, Open Space, Conservation, Noise, Safety, and Housing, with the City opting to include a Historic Preservation element as well. In Dunsmuir, the Open Space and Conservation elements have also been combined into one. Aside from the Housing Element, which was most recently updated in 2024 and 2016, the City of Dunsmuir General Plan was adopted in December 2006. As the General Plan was adopted in 2006, it was found to be consistent with State General Plan Guidelines. However, since that time, the State has continued to pass new laws governing general plans, and it has updated its General Plan Guidelines to now offer cities and counties over 400 pages of guidance.
As a result, the General Plan will need additional changes to comply with the new Guidelines, including changes to the Conservation and Safety Elements to address potential flood, fire, and climate change hazards; changes to the Land Use to address disadvantaged communities; and changes to various elements to address environmental justice. The City is in the process of updating the Safety Element, which is expected to be adopted in 2026, and will ensure that it complies with the State General Plan Guidelines. Exhibit A provides a discussion of state-mandated revisions and General Plan Updated needs and requirements.
The Housing Element was updated in 2024 to incorporate changes in state law requirements for Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing, low barrier navigation centers, supportive housing developments, etc.
The Housing Element update was adopted by the City in April 2024, followed by certification by the State in June 2024.
Since the General Plan affects current and future generations, State law requires the Plan to take a longterm perspective, typically 10 to 20 years into the future. According to the General Plan, it “addresses planning for Dunsmuir through the year 2025.” It is worth noting that there have been no significant changes in the City since adoption of the various elements of the General Plan that would make comprehensive revision to the Plan necessary. While the City periodically receives development requests that require a minor amendment to the General Plan to move forward, no developer-initiated amendments wereneeded to facilitate development projects during 2025.
Other than the Housing Element update in 2024, the last general plan amendment proposed and approved was in June 2023 in association with the Zoning Code Update. An amendment of the City of Dunsmuir General Plan Land Use Element was considered and adopted under Resolution No. 2023-08 to ensure the City’s proposed zoning ordinance would be consistent with the General Plan. There were no amendments to the goals, policies, and implementation measures contained in the General Plan as part of this effort. A matrix of General Plan Goals, Policies, and Implementation Measures is included as Exhibit B. Prior to this effort, the General Plan was last amended in August 2020 with a minor amendment of the Safety Element to incorporate the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The City applied for and received approval of a LEAP grant to update the other elements of the General Plan prior to the end of 2024; however, due to lack of consistent, permanent Planning staff during the last portion of 2024, the LEAP grant was not used and the General Plan was not updated. As mentioned, however, the City is in the process of undertaking a Safety Element update, which is expected to be completed in 2026.
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4 Summary of Activity of 2025 Calendar Year
Review of the City’s Annual Housing Element Progress Report Pursuant to Government Code Section 65584, HCD developed a Regional Housing Needs Plan (RHNP) for Siskiyou County, whichwas published by HCD on October 21, 2021. The currentRHNP covers the planning period of February 15, 2023, to February 15, 2031, also referred to as the 6th cycle. For the 6th cycle planning period, HCD allocated each city and the County two housing units. An additional unit is required for extremely low-income households. HCD’s RHNP reflects a “decline in projected population and households results in a negative housing need determination for the Siskiyou County region.”1 Each city’s two units of housing are further allocated by affordability: one low-income unit and one very low income unit. In accordance with State housing law, the City’s draft 2023-2031 Housing Element allocates the one very lowincome unit to the extremely low-income category.
Table 2
Dunsmuir's Regional Housing Needs Allocation: 2023-2031 Income Category Housing Unit Need
Extremely Low Income 1
Very Low Income 1
Low Income 1
Moderate Income 0
Above Moderate Income 0
TOTAL: 3
HCD’s housing needs determination of two units is a floor, and during the update of the City’s Housing Element both residents and City officials recognize that the community’s housing needs are significantly greater than two housing units.
While the City has limited control over the physical construction of dwelling units on private property to satisfy the City’s share of regional housing needs, the City is required to have sufficient land that is properly zoned to accommodate its share of housing needs at all times during the Housing Element cycle. The City has adequate vacant land that is properly zoned to meet its 6th cycle regional housing needs. Nonetheless, throughout the Housing Element cycle the City must monitor its residential inventory to ensure a shortfall does not occur at any time. The draft Housing Element has several programs that commit the City to regular monitoring of its residential supply sites. However, for the 2025 reporting year, the third year of Dunsmuir’s 6th cycle, no new residential building permits were issued.
State housing law requires cities and counties to also remove regulatory constraints that may impede housing production, and this is the purpose of Table D of the HCD form. The June 2023 City Council adoption of the comprehensive update of the Dunsmuir Zoning Code made significant progress towards removing regulatory barriers by adding State-mandated provisions for certain types of housing, the increasing flexibility to allow a variety of housing typologies and greater densities in many residential zones and mix use zones. The draft 2023-2031 Housing Element contemplates further amendments and initiatives to address the community’s housing needs.
During the previous planning period (also referred to as the 5th cycle) six new housing units were added to the City’s housing stock. Five of the added units were single-family dwellings, and a single-family residence that was converted to a duplex in 2020. Additionally, although the City will not get credit for the creation of new units until recordation of the final map, the City approved a tentative subdivision map in 2020 to convert the historic Travelers Hotel, which sat vacant and unfit for occupancy for years, into a mixed-use 1 Final Regional Housing Need Determination. October21, 2012; https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/ files/docs/planning-and-community/rhna/siskiyoucounty-regional-housing-need-determination-plan-sixth-he- update.pdf. 15 15
4 condominium project. When complete, the project will include 30 new dwelling units in the City's historic downtown. No affordability restrictions were adopted as part of the project; however, affordability of the units has been discussed with the developer. Based on unit sizes, it is anticipated that the project will ultimately accommodate a range of income groups. There were no applications for new housing development received during 2022, and no building permits for new dwelling units were denied. With regard to the City’s housing rehabilitation program, no dwelling units have been conserved during the current planning period.
The 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report is included as Exhibit C.
General Plan Amendments
Land Use Element:
The last update to the General Plan was on June 15, 2023, through Resolution 2023-08. The General Plan Amendment was initiated through the City’s Zoning Ordinance Update to ensure consistency between the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. This General Plan Amendment introduced the Mixed Use (MU) land use designation. The MU designation replaced the Service Commercial (SC) and General Commercial (GC) land use designations in their entirety as well as incorporated those properties previously designated High Density Residential (HDR) which were zoned Multiple Residential and Professional (R-4). In addition to introducing the Mixed Use land use designation, additional amendments to land use designations were adopted to better protect airport operations and public safety surrounding the airport, reflect existing land uses to remedy or reduce nonconformities, better ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and land use designations, and correct map errors. No changes to general plan policies were proposed.
General Plan Implementation – Ongoing
The City has undertaken several activities in the past year that were consistent with and in furtherance of the General Plan.
Priorities for Land Use Decision Making
At this time, the City of Dunsmuir does not have any active or pending broad land use decision making planned (i.e., passage of moratoria or emergency ordinances).
General Plan Compliance
As noted above, the Dunsmuir General Plan was in compliance with State law at the time of its adoption in 2004. As State Law has changed and mandated several revisions to general plans, the next General Plan Update will need to address these changes to be in compliance with State law and OPR’s General Plan Guidelines. Recommendations for the General Plan Update are identified in Exhibit A. These changes pertain to changes to the Safety Element, Land Use Element, Conservation Element, and adoption of an Environmental Justice Element. The Safety Element is currently undergoing amendments and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Conclusion
The City makes progress toward implementing the General Plan in the regular administration of City business, on a project-by-project basis, and in the decisions of the Planning Commission and City Council.
Further, on an ongoing basis since April 2024 when the Housing Element was updated, the City has begun to implement many of the programs contained within the Housing Element. Details of needed updates to the General Plan are provided in Exhibit A, and the City’s 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report is provided in Exhibit C.
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4 Attachments:
1. Exhibit A – Recommendations for the General Plan Update
2. Exhibit B – General Plan Goals, Policies, and Implementation Measures Matrix
3. Exhibit C – 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report 17 17
4 EXHIBIT A
TO ATTACHMENT 1
Recommendations for the General Plan Update
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4 Recommendations for the General Plan Update for compliance with OPR’s General Plan Guidelines and State Law.
Amend Conservation and Safety Elements to Address Flooding Pursuant to Government Code § 65302(d)(3) and 65302(g)(2)
To comply with state law, the Conservation Element must be reviewed and updated as needed to identify rivers, creeks, streams, flood corridors, riparian habitats, and land that can accommodate floodwater for purposes of groundwater recharge and stormwater management.
In addition, the Safety Element must be updated pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65302(g)(2) to identify information regarding flood hazards, including:
• Flood hazard zones;
• NFIP maps published by FEMA;
• Information about flood hazards available from USACE; • Designated floodway maps;
• Dam failure inundation maps;
• Floodplain Mapping Program maps and 200-year flood plain maps from DWR, if available;
• Maps of levee protection zones;
• Areas subject to inundation in the event of the failure of levees or floodwalls; • Historical data on flooding, including locally prepared maps of areas that are subject to flooding, areas that are vulnerable to flooding after wildfires, and sites that have been repeatedly damaged by flooding;
• Existing and planned development in flood hazard zones, including structures, roads, utilities, and essential public facilities; and
• Local, state, and federal agencies with responsibility for flood protection, including special districts and local offices of emergency services.
Based on the information identified above, the goals, policies, objectives, and implementation measures of the Safety Element will need to be updated to protect the community from unreasonable risks of flooding and accomplish the following:
1. Avoid or minimize the risks of flooding to new development;
2. Evaluate whether new development should be located in flood hazard zones and identify construction methods or other methods to minimize damage if new development is located in flood hazard zones;
3. Maintain the structural and operational integrity of essential public facilities during flooding;
4. Locate, when feasible, new essential public facilities outside of flood hazard zones; and
5. Establish cooperative working relationships among public agencies with responsibility for flood protection.
While some of these items are presently included in the Safety Element, most are not and will need to be incorporated.
Task 2: Amend Safety Element to Address Fire Hazards Pursuant to Government Code § 65302(g)(3)
To comply with state law, the Safety Element will need to be reviewed and updated as necessary to address fire risks associated with lands designated as State Responsibility Areas 19 19
4 and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. As required by state law, this review will need to consider advice included in the Office of Planning and Research’s “Fire Hazard Planning, General Plan Technical Advice Series” as well as the following information:
• Fire hazard severity zone maps available from Cal Fire; • Historical data on wildfires available from local agencies or a reference to where the data can be found;
• Information about wildfire hazard areas from the United States Geological Survey;
• General location and distribution of existing and planned uses of land in very high fire hazard severity zones and in state responsibility areas, including structures, roads, utilities, and essential public facilities; and
• Local, state, and federal agencies with responsibility for fire protection, including special districts and local offices of emergency services.
Based on the information identified above, the Safety Element will need to be reviewed and updated as appropriate with goals, policies, objectives, and implementation measures for the protection of the community from the unreasonable risks of wildfire and to accomplish the following:
1. Avoid or minimize the wildfire hazards associated with new uses of land;
2. Locate, when feasible, new essential public facilities outside of high fire risk areas or identify construction methods or other methods to minimize damage if these facilities are located in a state responsibility area or very high fire hazard severity zone;
3. Design adequate infrastructure if a new development is located in a state responsibility area or in a very high fire hazard severity zone, including safe access for emergency response vehicles, visible street signs, and water supplies for structural fire suppression; and
4. Work cooperatively with public agencies with responsibility for fire protection.
Task 3: Amend Safety Element to Address Fire Hazards Pursuant to Government Code § 65302(g)(1)
• To comply with state law, the Safety Element will also need to be reviewed and updated as necessary to address:
o Evacuation routes;
o Peak load water supply requirements; and
o Minimum road widths and clearances around structures as those items relate to identified fire and geological hazards. All of these items are currently lacking from the Safety Element and will need to be incorporated accordingly.
Task 4: Amend Land Use Element to Address Disadvantaged Unincorporated Communities Pursuant to Government Code § 65302.1
To comply with state law, the Land Use Element must be reviewed and updated as necessary to address any disadvantaged unincorporated communities (DUCs) located within or adjacent to city limits, including an analysis of water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, and structural fire protection needs or deficiencies for any such communities. DUCs are defined as “an area of inhabited territory located within an unincorporated area of a County in which the annual median household income is less than 80 percent of the statewide median household income.” State law considers an area with 12 or more registered voters to be an inhabited territory. The 20 20
4 effect of DUCs on the City is of importance when amending the Sphere of Influence and when annexing territory into the City.
Task 5: Amend Safety Element to Address Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Pursuant to Government Code § 65302(g)(4)
State law requires that upon the next revision of the local hazard mitigation plan, which the City recently incorporated into the General Plan Safety Element, the City is required to review and update the Safety Element as necessary to address climate adaptation and resiliency strategies applicable to the City. This includes developing a vulnerability assessment that identifies the risks that climate change poses to the city and the geographic areas at risk from climate change impacts. This work will be completed over the next year as part of a Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) grant obtained by the City.
Task 6: Amend Various Elements of the General Plan to Address Environmental Justice Considerations Pursuant to Government Code § 65302(h)(2)
Because the City will be amending multiple elements of the General Plan concurrently in order to bring the General Plan into conformity with state law, state law requires that the City adopt an environmental justice element or integrate environmental justice goals, policies, objectives, and implementation measures in other elements of the General Plan to accomplish the following:
• Reduce the unique or compounded health risks in disadvantaged communities by means that include the reduction of pollution exposure and improvement of air quality and that promote public facilities, food access, safe and sanitary homes, and physical activity;
• Promote civil engagement in the public decision-making process; and • Prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.
• Similar to integration of climate change information, environmental justice concerns will be integrated into the General Plan over the next year as part of a LEAP grant obtained by the City.
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12 Land Use Element
GOAL LU.1: - A City which attracts tourists and accommodates their needs.
Objective: Being located on Interstate 5 and lacking lands for normal job-related industries, the City of Dunsmuir intends to improve the local business environment through the attraction of tourists. The scenic river canyon, river parks, waterfalls, Castle Crags State Park, Historic District and the nearness to Mt. Shasta and forest recreational activities all add to the attractiveness of Dunsmuir as a tourist destination. Protection and enhancement of these qualities will help to further establish Dunsmuir as a desirable place to reside and visit. The City wishes to protect scenic resources and encourage tourist- related services in order to achieve a healthy economy.
Policy LU-1.1: The City shall protect and enhance the scenic and natural qualities of Dunsmuir, its watershed and the Sacramento River.
Implementation Measure LU-1.1.1: The City will support implementation of the implementation measures described in Section 3.0, Open Space and Conservation.
Policy LU-1.2: The City shall continue to improve, enhance and expand parks and increase public access.
Implementation Measure LU-1.2.1: The City will support implementation of implementation measures OC-2.1.1 through 2.1.3 in Section 3.0, Open Space and Conservation.
Policy LU-1.3: The City shall provide ample zoning to accommodate tourist support services.
Implementation Measure LU-1.3.1: The City shall review zoning along thoroughfares to ensure that there is adequate zoning for tourist support services. If the re is inadequate zoning to support tourist services, the City shall consider additional parcels for commercial zoning.
Policy LU-1.4: The City shall encourage tourism within the Dunsmuir area.
Implementation Measure LU-1.4.1: The City shall work with the California Department of Transportation to secure and/or maintain all possible signing reflecting tourist services, historic qualities, historic Highway 99, etc.
Implementation Measure LU-1.4.2: The City will support implementation measures described in Section 7.0, Historic Preservation.
GOAL LU.2: - A sufficient mix and quantity of land uses to serve the needs of the community.
Objective: The City wishes to ensure that a sufficient variety of land uses are available to meet the housing, employment, service and social needs of the existing and future population.
Policy LU-2.1: The City shall provide for a compatible mix and quantity of land uses that will serve the needs of the community.
Implementation Measure LU-2.1.1: The City shall adopt the General Plan Land Use Map, Figures 2.1a and 2.1b, as the official Land Use Map for Dunsmuir.
Implementation Measure LU-2.1.2: The City shall implement the goals, objectives and programs of the Housing Element related to residential development.
Implementation Measure LU-2.1.3: The City shall allow for the development of commercial and industrial areas where suitable land exists with good access, adequate infrastructure and where such uses will have a minimum of conflict with current and future adjacent land uses.
Implementation Measure LU-2.1.4:The City shall amend its Zoning Ordinance to developzoning districts that are consistentwith andhelp implement the intent of the Open Space, Public 1Agency and Resource Lands land use designations.
Implementation Measure LU-2.1.5: The City shall maintain flexibility in the Zoning Ordinance by allowing opportunities for the development of appropriate uses not listed in particular districts through the Conditional Use Permit process.
Policy LU-2.2: As available housing becomes limited, the City will consider the annexation and development of suitable land adjacent to the City in the sphere of influencwhich can be readily served with water and sewer services.
Implementation Measure LU-2.2.1: When appropriate, the City should work with owners of property between the airport and the north Dunsmuir Avenue interchange to establish necessary land use and infrastructure plans and financing to open this area for community expansion and development.
Implementation Measure LU-2.2.2: In response to annexation proposals, lands within the sphere of influence should be pre-zoned in accordance with the General Plan Land Use Plan as a means to maintain a variety of land uses as may be needed as the community grows. 23 23
13 GOAL LU.3: - Responsible development on hillside areas that minimize significant impacts.
Objective: There are very few areas in Dunsmuir that are both undeveloped and reasonably level. A few areas in the sphere of influence have modest grades, but nearly all of the vacant land within the City and the sphere of influence are located on hillsides. For the City to expand, it must anticipate development to occur on these hillside areas. It is the objective of the City to allow for well-planned hillside development, but such development must only occur when it is safe for future occupants and fire -fighting personnel, and when development can occur without significant damage to the environment or impacts to the viewshed.
Policy LU-3.1: The City shall control development on hillsides to avoid or minimize significant environmental impacts and support public safety.
Implementation Measure LU-3.1.1: The City shall establish hillside development standards to be applied to all development projects in areas where cross slopes are 10 percent or greater. These standards should include:
• Minimum lot sizes that increase proportionately with the slope of the land. (i.e., 10 percent slopes require 10,000 minimum square foot lots, 11 percent slopes requires 11,000 minimum square foot lot, etc.);
• Significantly limit development on lots with slopes of 30 percent or greater with no more than one dwelling unit per twenty acres; Require a minimum of 25 percent of each lot to be left forested, with a larger area required depending on the percent slope of the lot. (For example, a lot with a 20 percent cross slope would be required to leave 45 percent forested, i.e., 25 percent minimum, plus 20 percent for the cross slope equals 45 percent.) • Limitations on the height of cut and fill slopes;
• Erosion control and revegetation on all cut and fill slopes; and • Application of fire safe and accessibility standards.
Implementation Measure LU-3.1.2: The City shall amend its zoning and development ordinances to apply hillside standards similar to those outlined in Implementation Measure LU-3.1.1 above.
Implementation Measure LU-3.1.3: To support public safety, the City shall coordinate approval of all development projects in hillside areas with the recommend ations of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Implementation Measure LU-3.1.4: The City shall require the identification of building pads and non-development areas on all lots in hillside areas.
GOAL LU.4: - Existing neighborhoods protected and the sense of community enhanced.
Objective: As a means to protect neighborhoods from added noise, traffic, light and other characteristics that may lower property values and adversely affect those neighborhoods, the City wishes to ensure that new development is compatible with adjacent land uses.
Policy LU-4.1: The City shall ensure that approval of all proposed land uses consider and support compatibility with existing uses.
Implementation Measure LU-4.1.2: Standards shall be provided in the Zoning Ordinance to provide necessary separation, buffering, landscaping and/or other prov isions as needed to ensure compatibility between normally incompatible land uses and vulnerable natural features.
Implementation Measure LU-4.1.3: Upon review of discretionary permits by the City, conditions shall be added to the project approval, when warranted, to support neighborhood land use compatibility.
Implementation Measure LU-4.1.4: Land use designations and zoning shall be applied in a manner that is consistent with the prominent existing development, tak ing care not to encroach upon an established neighborhood with potentially incompatible uses.
Implementation Measure LU-4.1.5: The City shall establish, as a high priority, the conservation of existing residential and commercial structures through preservation and rehabilitation, and will support appropriate grant applications when they are used to aid this effort.
Implementation Measure LU-4.1.6: Land uses not conforming to the Land Use Plan may continue, provided that the use is not substantially expanded and, upon termination of the non-conforming use, the use shall only be in accordance with the Land Use Element designation.
Implementation Measure LU-4.1.7: Provisions for protecting and enhancing the neighborhood in Dunsmuir’s Historic District are addressed in the Historic Preser vation 24 24
14 Element of this General Plan.
GOAL LU-5: – A high-quality municipal airport with compatible development in the vicinity of the airport, including development of the City’s adjacent property.
Objective: The City wishes to maintain and enhance the airport and supports productive use of land adjacent to the airport, provided tha t all development respects and adequately resolves development constraints.
Policy LU-5.1: The City shall require that development of land at and near the airport will provide adequate water and wastewater services with access that is appropriate for the project location.
Policy LU-5.2: In considering proposed land uses in the vicinity of the airport, the City’s priority shall be to protect the safe, continued operation of the airport.
Implementation Measure LU-5.1.1: The City shall zone lands surrounding the airport consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element.
Implementation Measure LU-5.1.2: The City shall ensure that all development within the vicinity of Mott Airport is consistent with the Siskiyou County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Implementation Measure LU-5.1.3: Prior to the development of the City-owned airport property, the City shall require a special development plan or specific plan to determine the most appropriate use of the area.
Implementation Measure LU-5.1.4: Prior to the approval of project proposals or the sale or development of any properties in the vicinity of the airport, the City should ensure that assurances made to the FAA can continue to be met.
Open Space Element
GOAL OC-1: - A healthy, forested viewshed protected from significant environmental and visual impacts.
Objective: The forested slopes of the Upper Sacramento River Canyon are highly visible throughout the community and add to the City's value as a place of recreation and tourism. It is the desire of the City to protect this forested vista for current and future generations.
Policy OC-1.1: The City shall work with public agencies and private landholders to promote forest health and prevent unsightly impacts to Du nsmuir's viewshed. lmplementation Measure OC-1.1.1: The City shall take an active role in promoting forestry practices and other activities within the City's viewshed with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the U.S. Forest Service and private landholders, such as Roseburg Lumber Company and Sierra Pacific lndustries, to ensure that clearcuts do not occur.
lmplementation Measure OC-1.1.2: The City should work with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the U.S. Forest Service and private landholders, such as Roseburg Lumber Company and Sierra Pacific lndustries, to promote periodic thinning and prescribed burns within the City's viewshed in order reduce the potential for a catastrophic wildfire.
lmplementation Measure OC-1.1.3: The City shall develop and adopt a tree preservation ordinance in order to safeguard that portion of the viewshed located within City limits. Typically tree ordinances apply to native trees with a diameter at breast height of greater than six inches.
Policy OC-1.2: The City shall protectnaturalresources and regulate land uses on steep hillsides by designating commercial timberlands and areas with slopes having grades of 30 percent or greater as Resource Lands or Open Space, and by adopting related development standards. lmplementation Measure OC-1.2.1: The City shall establish zone districts to correspond with the Open Space and Resource Land land use categories. These zone districts shall provide for resource management and conservation and will restrict development and ground- disturbing uses.
GOAL OC-2: – Ample and accessible open space resources within the City and its sphere of influence.
Objective: Accessibility to public open spaces should be improved to increase use and the ability of citizens to enjoy and appreciate the resource. Additionally, adding more open space within the community, usually in the form of small parks, will aid in maintaining the open feeling of the City and at the same time provide space for added 25 25
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Policy OC-2.1: The City, in cooperation with other agencies and non-profit organizations, shall continue to enhance and increase open space resources in the City, as well as improve accessibility to existing resources.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.1: Where practical, the City shall acquire additional lands to expand the City Park, as well as develop a wooded park in the downtown area.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.2: Where practical, the City shall improve City-owned open 13space with designated access points, parking, picnic areas and trails.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.3: The City will explore the possibility of supporting construction of a hillside trail system, overlooking and paralleling the City on either side of the canyon.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.4: Maintain a ratio of not less than five acres of community park land per one thousand City population.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.5: The City shall adopt an ordinance to collect park capital improvement and acquisition fees from new residential development pursuant to the Quimby Act.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.6: Utilize the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and the City Municipal Code to collect park capital improvement and acquisition fees from new residential development pursuant to the Quimby Act.
Implementation Measure OC-2.1.7: The City shall encourage the County to require that new residential development projects outside the city limits but within the Dunsmuir Recreation and Parks District provide a “fair share” contribution (similar to the City’s Quimby Act requirements) to help support the provision of district recreation facilities.
GOAL OC-3: – Protection of the City’s water resources.
Objective: The City's water supply and the Sacramento River running through the City are vital to the community. The City must protect the watershed in order to maintain the quality and quantity of the municipal water supply, as well as sustain fishing, recreation and scenic benefits related to water resources.
Policy OC-3.1: Work with public agencies and private landholders to protect the watershed and the City’s municipal water supply.
Implementation Measure OC 3.1.1: The City shall continue to monitor the quality of water at Mossbrae Springs and will monitor all future sources of water in the City’s system.
Implementation Measure OC 3.1.2: The City shall work with property owners and Siskiyou County to control uses of land in the watershed that may threaten the quality of the City’s water resources.
Implementation Measure OC 3.1.3: The City shall help protect the quality of water in the Sacramento River and tributary streams by applying “best management practices” on all projects in and around water bodies in the City, such as storm drainage maintenance, thereby reducing erosion and sediment into the river.
Implementation Measure OC 3.1.4: The City shall work with state and federal agencies and private landholders involved in forestry-related activities within its watershed to encourage management practices that will protect water quality.
Implementation Measure OC 3.1.5: To encourage protection of water resources, the City shall work with the owners of the railroad (currently Union Pacific), no n-profit organizations (such as the River Exchange and California Trout) and state and federal governments to improve rail safety in the Upper Sacramento River Canyon.
Circulation Element
GOAL C-1: – Safe and easy access to and from all land uses, existing or projected, in the Land Use Element.
Objective: An adequate street system is the backbone of the community, permitting safe and convenient transportation from home to schools, work, recreation, shopping, and to all other community services. Adequate and safe walkways, bikeways and trails for non-motorized transportation is also important. It is the objective of the City to ensure that all transportation routes within the City, motorized and non-motorized, are appropriately designed, constructed and maintained.
Policy C-1.1: Figure 4-1, Circulation Map, shall serve as the City’s General Plan Circulation Map.
Policy C-1.2: The City shall review existing and proposed roadways, bikeways and walkways to ensure that they meet general safety standards. If it is found that any routes 26 26
16 are not safe, the City should make the necessary improvements to ensure that the routes are improved to appropriate safety standards.
Implementation Measure C-1.2.1: The City shall work with the Siskiyou County Local Transportation Commission to coordinate, as appropriate, the incorporation of the City’s Circulation Element provisions into the County’s Regional Transportation Plan, and will use the regional planning proc ess to help improve the City’s transportation network.
Implementation Measure C-1.2.2: The City will seek resources to develop a non-motorized circulation plan to provide more specific direction for appropriate bikeway and pathway routes and recommendations to accomplish the development of those routes.
Policy C-1.3: The City supports the provision and improvement of sidewalks and trails to provide for the safety of pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized transportation.
Implementation Measure C-1.3.1: The City should provide or require sidewalks and/or bike lanes on major streets, when appropriate, as a means to accommodate a variety of transportation modes.
Implementation Measure C-1.3.2: The City should prioritize the provision of sidewalks in the vicinity of schools on major streets that are used by school-bound pedestrian traffic.
Implementation Measure C-1.3.3: The City should work with Caltrans to develop a carpooling lot to encourage and support regional commuting.
Implementation Measure C-1.3.4: The City shall encourage the inclusion of bike and pedestrian paths in subdivision design.
GOAL C-2: - Streets that facilitate evacuation and emergency response in the event of an emergency.
Objective: Some of the streets in Dunsmuir are narrow, steep, and have limited area for vehicles to turn around. Such streets are diffic ult to access safely with emergency equipment and may make it difficult for residents to escape in the event of an emergency. It is the objective of the City that such streets be improved, when possible, and that future streets will meet adequate standards.
Policy C-2.1: Within the next 10 years, when practicable, the City shall upgrade streets that do not meet standard fire safe regulations as specified in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations.
Implementation Measure C-2.1.2: The City should establish a budget to improve all deficient streets as noted above with the goal of bringing such identified streets as near as possible into conformance with Title 14 standards within 10 years.
GOAL C-3: - Adequate off-street parking for residents and businesses.
Objective: Where inadequate off-street parking occurs, the efficiency of the use of the street for moving traffic deteriorates. Narrow streets become narrowe r and there is no place to store snow plowed from streets and driveways. With many families owning two or more vehicles, streets can become overcrowded with parked vehicles.
Lack of adequate parking in commercial and industrial areas frequently moves parking onto residential streets and reduces the parking convenience for customers. It is the City's desire to improve off- street parking for residents and businesses alike.
Policy C-3.1: Whenever practical, off-street parking shall be provided as a means to minimize the impact on public streets (especially narrow streets), maintain an area for snow removal, and to adequately accommodate the intended land use.
Implementation Measure C-3.1.1: The Zoning Ordinance standardsshould be evaluated foradequacy. For example, the current standard of one off-street parking space for a single-family residential unit, including units in multifamily dwellings, should be evaluated for adequacy.
Implementation Measure C-3.1.2: In order to provide additional parking in downtown Dunsmuir to serve the commercial, professional, government and tourist nee ds, the City, in conjunction with downtown businesses, should provide additional parking through a parking district or some other financial partnership.
Implementation Measure C-3.1.3: The Municipal Code should be amended to require the construction of off-street parking, when possible, whenever substantial 27 27
17 Implementation Measure C-2.1.1: The Fire Department should identify those streets that currently do not meet the fire safe requirements of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations and create a priority list of needed improvements. improvements are made to existing residential or commercial development, when the amount of parking is nonconforming.
GOAL C-4: - An attractive view of the City and surrounding environment along primary transportation routes.
Objective: The landscape and townscape of Dunsmuir includes valuable scenic as well as historic qualities. The City wishes to protect and enhance the scenic qualities of the community in order to sustain its attractiveness as a place in which to live, support efforts to attract new businesses, and expand the community's appeal to visitors and tourists.
Policy C-4.1: Maintain the attractiveness of Dunsmuir by protecting and, when practicable, enhancing the scenic qualities of the community along primary transportation routes, especially Interstate 5, Dunsmuir Avenue, and designated bikeways.
Implementation Measure C-4.1.1: The City shall review highway and pathway routes that warrant protection of scenic as well as historic qualities and will consider appropriate measures for protection of those resources. Measures may include designation of scenic routes, zoning provisions to require special review of proposed architectural and landscape design, and other administrative actions to support the goal.
Implementation Measure C-4.1.2: In reviewing project proposals, the City will consider potential project impacts on scenic qualities and will determine if co nditions of approval or mitigation measures are needed to protect and enhance scenic resources.
Safety Element
GOAL S-1: - A city prepared for necessary action, including evacuation if needed, due to disasters including volcanic or seismic action, wildfires, or failure of Box Canyon Dam.
Objective: Major disasters are usually beyond the ability of the City to prevent, yet it is important to be prepared to respond when eme rgencies occur. It is the City’s objective to be well prepared for emergencies and, where possible, control the exposure of people to hazards in known hazardous areas.
Policy S-1.1: The City shall take measures to minimize impacts to the City and its citizens should a natural disaster strike.
Implementation Measure S-1.1.1: The City shall periodically review, and update as necessary, emergency plans that advise City staff, emergency services and r esidents on actions that should be taken in response to an emergency. These plans should be readily available for public distribution. Where practical, these plans should also be written to satisfy the requirements of a Local Hazard Mitigation Plan as mandated by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Implementation Measure S-1.1.2: If located within an area identified as subject to a specific hazard, the City shall not approve applications for uses that will house infirmed, non-ambulatory persons, seniors or children without adequate provisions to mitigate known hazards.
GOAL S-2: - A city that has minimized, to the maximum extent feasible, potential impacts to structures as a result of flooding.
Objective: Flooding occurs on a fairly regular basis on the Sacramento River and local tributary streams. It is the City’s objective to ensure that all development in flood prone areas is done in a manner that minimizes the potential for damage as a result of flooding.
Policy S-2.1: Development within identified flood-plains shall be controlled to reduce potential damage from floods.
Implementation Measure S-2.1.1: When relevant, the City shall deny proposed development that would have unacceptable exposure to flood hazards.
Implementation Measure S-2.1.2: The City will continue to apply the City’s Floodplain Management Ordinance to development of properties within the FEMA identified flood plain.
Implementation Measure S-2.1.3: The City will encourage residents within the floodplain to take all practical steps to flood-proof their dwellings, including the use of low interest loans and grants if such are available for this purpose.
GOAL S-3: - A community protected from landslides.
Objective: Due to steep hillsides and soil types in the Dunsmuir area, the potential for landslides exists. It is the City’s objective to protect its citizens from the potential impacts of landslides.
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18 Policy S-3.1: Areas known to have slopes or soils that are prone to sliding should only be developed when all necessary steps are taken to protect life and property.
Implementation Measure S-3.1.1: Large hillside areas known to have soils prone to sliding should be protected with an open space or resource zone district ha ving a development density of not greater than one dwelling unit per 20 acres.
Implementation Measure S-3.1.2: The City should review landslide prone areas in and around the City in order to update the landslide information that was referenced in the 1985 General Plan.
Implementation Measure S-3.1.3: The City should review the sites referenced in the 1985 General Plan, as well as any recently noted landslide -prone areas, and determine if these areas should and can be stabilized through plantings or other soil stabilization techniques.
GOAL S-4: - A community protected from the hazards of wildfire.
Objective: Areas within and adjacent to Dunsmuir are identified as wildfire hazard areas and are subject to potentially devastating fires. It is the City’s objective to duce both the likelihood of wildfires and the impact of fires on the community should they occur.
Policy S-4.1: The City shall support programs to prevent and prepare for wildfires and will consider fire -related hazards in review of all project proposals.
Implementation Measure S-4.1.1: The City shall adopt and enforce standards similar to the “Fire Safe Regulations” outlined in Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations for all new development within the City.
Implementation Measure S-4.1.2: Where practical, emergency access to dwellings that are isolated due to steep, narrow dead-end roads should be improved. Development on vacant lotsin such areas should be limited until basic safety standards have been satisfied.
Implementation Measure S-4.1.3: The City shall not approve development proposals without ensuring adequate water storage and capacity for fire protection.
Implementation Measure S-4.1.4: When appropriate, steps should be taken to provide a secondary fire station with basic equipment at or near the airport to se rve both the airport and this most-northern area of the City.
Implementation Measure S-4.1.5: The City shall take appropriate measures to support a well trained, equipped and staffed volunteer fire department.
GOAL S-5: - A city protected from potential hazardous material spills.
Objective: With two major transportation routes and the daily transport of hazardous materials through the City, it is likely that a hazardous material spill will affect the City at some point in itsfuture. It is the City’s objective to minimize both the potential for a hazardous materials spill and the resulting impacts should one occur.
Policy S-5.1: In order to diminish the likelihood of future hazardous materials spills in the Upper Sacramento River Canyon, the City shall advocate its concerns with regard to rail and highway safety.
Implementation Measure S-5.1.1: The City shall advocate for stricter laws governing rail safety in the Upper Sacramento River Canyon, especially in the Cantara Loop area.
This may entail maintaining lines of communication with appropriate members of Congress and with regulatory agencies in an effort to amend the Federal Railroad Safety Act.
Implementation Measure S-5.1.2: The City shall maintain an open dialogue with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol to ensure that the City’s concerns with regard to the transport of hazardous materials along Interstate 5 are adequately addressed by those agencies.
Policy S-5.2: The City shall take all necessary steps to prepare for a hazardous materials spill, as well as protect its residents should one occur.
Implementation Measure S-5.2.1: The City will identify the proper emergency contacts to notify in the case of hazardous materials spill and make this information readily available to City staff and emergency services personnel in order to facilitate a rapid response should the need arise .
Implementation Measure S-5.2.2: The City will identify necessary steps to be taken in order to protect residents in the case of a hazardous materials spill, as well as be prepared to quickly implement these measures in the event of an accident.
Implementation Measure S-5.2.3: The City shall work with the owner of the railroad, currently Union Pacific, and the California Highway Patrol to ensure that rapid notification of residents occurs in the event of a spill.
Implementation Measure S-5.2.4: The City will continue to promote the training of, and the provision of appropriate protection gear for, local “first responders” who would 29 29
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Noise Element
GOAL N-1: - Citizens protected from unhealthy noise levels.
Objective: Based on available data,most of Dunsmuir is affected by noise levels that exceed 65 Noise atthislevel is considered to beunhealthy. It is the City's desire to limit noise within existing developed areas as well as in areas that may accommodate future development.
Policy N-1.1: The City shall take measures within its authority to protect residents and noise sensitive land uses from high noise levels that would be detrimental to public health and comfort.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.1: To the extent practical, new residential development and development of structures housing other sensitive receptors should take necessary steps to reduce the impact of existing and projected vehicular noise upon future occupants. This action should occu r during City review of parcel maps, subdivisions, conditional use permits and other discretionary actions. Such development should meet the standards of Table 6 -1.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.2: The City shall adopt an ordinance that requires the implementation of noise reduction techniques on ministerial permits adjac ent to sensitive receptors. The techniques used to reduce noise levels to 60 dB could include dual pane windows, air conditioning, increased insulation, solid fencing, earth berms, etc. The standards of Table 6-2 should apply.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.3: The City should develop a noise monitoring program to identify areas in the community having the greatest noise impacts from Interstate 5, and to monitor changes in noise levels over a period of time.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.4: The City should work with Caltrans to construct noise reduction barriers along Interstate 5 where traffic noise levels have the greatest impacts on residents of the City.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.5: During project review of non-vehicular noise generating uses, the City shall require a reduction of noise to standards noted in Table 6-2 at the property line when adjacent uses may be sensitive receptors.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.6: The City shall consider the potential effects of noise in consideration of all proposed general plan amendments or rezoning actions, with the intent to allow only those uses, when practical, that can meet the standards noted in Table 6-1 and Table 6-2.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.7: All housing receiving CDBG grants for rehabilitation should include improvements to reduce noise to acceptable levels.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.8: The City will continue to work with the Union Pacific Railroad to seek development of mitigation measures to reduce noise impacts through operational modifications or other measures, where possible.
Implementation Measure N-1.1.9: Land use proposals in the vicinity of Mott Airport shall include consideration of noise impacts from the airport. Residential and other sensitive uses shall not be located in areas where noise levels exceed 60 dB.
Historic Preservation Element
GOAL HP-1: - A city rich with historic character and charm.
Objective: It is the City's desire to preserve and enhance the historic character of Dunsmuir.
Policy HP-1.1: The City shall designate, protect and enhance those historic structures, districts, neighborhoods and features that contribute most to the cultural heritage and architectural charm of Dunsmuir.
Implementation Measure HP-1.1.1: The City will continue to enforce the general provisions of Municipal Code Chapter 17.28, Historic Preservation.
Implementation Measure HP-1.1.2: The City shall consider the nomination and designation of additional buildings, sites and features for historic status.
Implementation Measure HP-1.1.3: The City shall, when possible, utilize returns on Housing Rehabilitation loans to restore facades of buildings in the Histori c District.
Policy HP-1.2: In order to protect the historic character of the community, the City shall encourage the design of new structures in the Implementation Measure HP-1.2.1: The City will develop design guidelines for the exterior of new buildings in the vicinity of the Historic District to encourage respect for and architectural compatibility with the historic character of the community.
Policy HP-1.3: The City shall develop strategic plans and seek funding opportunities to expand resources for the support of historic preservation. 30 30
20 Implementation Measure HP-1.3.1: The City shall pursue grant funding to support its goals and policies for historic preservation.
Implementation Measure HP-1.3.2: As funding becomes available, the City shall prepare historic preservation plans and design guidelines.
Implementation Measure HP-1.3.3: To the extent that it is feasible, the City should develop incentives for private preservation activities, especially the restoration of historic building facades.
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HE.1.3.1 Provide
Adequate Sites
and No Net Loss
Compliance
Maintain an adequate inventory of
sites to accommodate the City’s
designated regional housing.
The City has retained an adequate
inventory of sites per the listing in the
Housing Element. The City adopted
Resolution No. 2025-07 which formalizes a
policy for housing replacement for Low- and
Very Low-Income Households Consistent
with Government Code Section
65583.2(g)(3)on April 17, 2026, to ensure
no net loss of sites. The City will continue
monitoring development for compliance.
See Housing
Element,
page C-11 to
C-24 at
https://www.ci
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HE.1.3.2 Monitor
Availability of
Sites
Maintain a vacant land inventory with
the objective of ensuring the City can
accommodate a variety of housing
types for all income levels.
The City continues to monitor available sites
and there are no defficiencies of vacant
land.
See Housing
Element,
page C-11 to
C-24 at
https://www.ci
.dunsmuir.ca.
us/communit
y-resources
HE. 1.4.1
Procedures for
Water and Sewer
Connections
Establish policies and procedures to
grant priority for the provision of water
and sewer services to proposed
developments that include housing
units affordable to lower income
households.
The City Council adopted Resolution 2025-
06, A Resolution of the City of Council of
Dunsmuir Establishing Policies and
Procedures for Reserving Water and Sewer
Connections for Lower-Income Residential
Development Projects Consistent with
Government Code Section 65589.7 on April
17, 2025.
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applicable
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HE.1.5.1 Monitor
Availability of
Public
Infrastructure for
Areas Outside
Existing
Service Area
Work with developers of housing
outside of existing sewer and/or water
service areas, and in areas where
existing systems are at or near
capacity, to develop or improve
essential utility systems to facilitate
housing development.
The City has already extended water
service outside of the City limits to many
areas within its sphere of influence, and is
planning on the same with sewer. Both
systems have excess capacity to serve
development inside and outside the City.
The City will work with housing developers
to provide service both inside and outside
the City.
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applicable
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HE.2.1.1 Promote
the City’s Housing
Programs to
Residents
To improve awareness of the City’s
affordable housing programs, the City
will participate in an industry event,
workshop, or similar public
event/activity.
The City, in collaboration with the Siskiyou
and Modoc counties, and the City of Yreka
conducted an agency developer public
workshop on housing needs and prospectus
inviting the development community in the
region. Outcome is to increase number of
lower income units.
https://www.ci
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us/communit
y-resources
HE.2.2.1 ADU
Ordinance Update
1) Amend the Dunsmuir Zoning Code
to comply with more recent state
regulations concerning ADUs.
The City has initiated an update to the
Zoning Code that will address these
changes and plans to complete this in 2026.
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applicable
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HE.2.2.2 Monitor
Existing Fees and
Possible Fee
Reductions for
Housing that is
Affordable or
Targets Special
Populations
Monitor existing fees and possible fee
reductions for housing that is
affordable or targets special
populations.
The City does not have AB 1600
development impact fees but has sewer and
water connection fees. The City is currently
working on the bi-annual budget to go to
City Council in June 2025, and staff will
propose to incorporate a 50% reduction in
water and sewer connection fees for
affordable housing units. The City will report
back on this item in the 2026 APR.
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applicable
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HE.2.2.3 Prioritize
Incentives for
Housing that is
Affordable and for
Special
Populations
Prioritize incentives for housing that is
affordable and for special needs
populations.
No group dwelling unit projects experienced
in 2025. The City, in collaboration with the
Siskiyou and Modoc counties, and the City
of Yreka conducted an agency developer
public workshop on housing needs and
prospectus inviting the development
community in the region. Outcome is to
increase number of dwelling units for
special needs populations, including lower
income housing.
https://www.ci
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y-resources
HE.2.2.4
Provisions for
Dwelling Groups
Amend the Zoning Code to permit
dwelling groups by right in the R-3 and
MU-1, and MU-2 zones.
The City has initiated an update to the
Zoning Code that will address these
changes and plans to complete this in 2026.
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applicable
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HE.2.2.5 Small Lot
Consolidation
Incentivize the consolidation of small
lots by establishing written policy and
procedures to grant fee reductions and
waivers for parcel mergers when
development of J/ADU, duplexes, and
multifamily housing is proposed. The
City's Nonconforming parcels
provisions, section 17.84.060, shall
remain in effect.
No small lot consolidation was experienced
in 2025.
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applicable
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HE.2.3.1 Maintain
and Promote
Local Density
Bonus
Procedures
1) Provide density bonuses to
homebuilders proposing to include
qualifying dwelling units and/or other
qualifying project amenities within
residential developments consistent
with Government Code Section 65915
et seq.
2) Prepare and publish materials on
the City’s website informing property
owners and housing developers of the
City’s density bonus program for
qualified housing developments
consistent with Government Code
65940.1.
3) Ensure ongoing compliance with
State Density Bonus Law, the City
shall continue to monitor for
amendments to Government Codes
Sections 65915 et seq., and amend
Title 17, Zoning, as necessary.
1-3) Chapter 17.128.030 of the Municipal
Code, Residential Density Bonus, complies
with Government Code Section 65915. No
density bonus applications were filed in
2024. The City is contemplating the
development of an update to the Zoning
Code in 2026 that amends changes to State
Density Bonus laws in accordance with GC
Code Section 65915.
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applicable
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HE.2.3.2 Reduce
Parking
Requirements for
One-Bedroom
Units in
Multifamily
Amend the Zoning Ordinance to
require a single parking space for each
efficiency unit, studio apartment, one
bedroom unit in multifamily housing
developments, and each single room
occupancy unit.
The City has initiated an update to the
Zoning Code that will address these
changes and plans to complete this in 2026.
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applicable
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HE.3.1.1 Use
CDBG Housing
Funds for
Housing
Conservation and
Prioritize Funding
1) The City shall continue to
encourage the construction of new
housing and/or the rehabilitation of
existing housing for residents with
special needs by granting these
persons and/or households priority in
the City’s CDBG housing rehabilitation
program.
2) Continue to apply for CDBG funds,
and as other appropriate funding
becomes available, to assist
homeowners with low interest loans
and/or grants through the City’s
Housing Rehabilitation Program, with a
goal of assisting 3 households over the
next eight years. Rehabilitation, energy
conservation, and weatherization
program information will be periodically
updated by staff and disseminated to
the public through annual mailings and
handouts made available at City Hall,
and the City’s website. In order to
reduce energy consumption in the City,
require units to be rehabilitated with
CDBG funds to include energy
conservation features, such as dualpane windows, insulation, caulking, and weather stripping.
1-2) The City applied for two funding
programs from CDBG in 2024, Housing
Rehabilitation and Water Infrastructure. The
City did not receive funding. It applied
again for Housing Rehabilitation funding in
2026 and have is waiting for a response
from CDBG as of this writing. Rehabilitation
and energy conservation information has
been provided to the public via the City’s
website at
https://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/communityresources.
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applicable
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HE.3.1.2 Promote
and Encourage
Housing
Conservation
1) Relaunch owner-occupied
rehabilitation (OOR) program for
income-qualified households and apply
for funding.
2) Provide free guidance and technical
assistance through the Building
Department to homeowners who wish
to repair and improve the habitability
and weatherization of existing housing
3) Support third-party and non-profit
organizations, such as Great Northern
Corporation, that offer zero- and lowcost rehabilitation or weatherization programs.
4) Support and promote the activities
of other governmental agencies and
non-profits that promote homeowner
maintenance and improvement of selfhelp skills by advertising the availability of these programs and services using
its website, mailers with utility bills, and
display of printed materials in City
offices and the City library.
6) Implement affirmative marketing of
the OOR and other housing programs
through the following:
• Advertise the availability of programs
in multiple languages, and various
media outlets that reach a wide and
varied audience.
• Offer reasonable accommodations to
persons with disabilities to ensure
equal opportunity to apply, including
placing information relating to requests
for reasonable accommodations at the
main counter at City Hall and on
meeting agendas.
• Create materials that feature images
and messages that appeal to a diverse
range of potential applicants, including
classes protected under fair housing
laws.
1-4) The City has added Pacific Power’s
low-income energy weatherization program.
2 & 5) The City also applied for a Housing
Rehabilitation grant from CDBG in 2024 and
2025 (did not receive 2024 funding) and is
waiting for a response as of this writing.
6) The City, in collaboration with the
Siskiyou and Modoc counties, and the City
of Yreka conducted an agency developer
public workshop on housing needs and
prospectus including discussions on
housing conservation. The City will continue
this annual event.
City Link:
https://www.ci
.dunsmuir.ca.
us/communit
y-resources
Great
Northern
Weatherizatio
n:
https://www.g
nservices.org
/programsandservices/hom
eweatherizatio
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HE.3.2.1 Establish
a Local
Replacement
Housing Policy
Establish a local replacement housing
policy. City shall prepare and adopt a
replacement housing policy consistent
with Government Code Section
65583.2(g)(3). The City will adopt a
policy and will require replacement
housing units subject to the
requirements of Government Code
section 65915, subdivision (c)(3) on
sites identified in the City’s site
inventory.
The City adopted Resolution No. 2025-07
which formalizes a policy for housing
replacement for Low- and Very Low-Income
Households Consistent with Government
Code Section 65583.2(g)(3)on April 17,
2026, to ensure no net loss of sites.
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applicable
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HE.4.2.1
Supportive
Housing, Low
Barrier Navigation
Centers, and
Employee
1) Amend the Dunsmuir Municipal
Code 17.76.140 “Minimum off-street
parking requirements” to be consistent
with Government Code Sections
65583(a)(4)(B)(ii) and 65654. For
emergency shelters, the required
parking is for staff.
2) Amend the MU-1, MU-2, MU3, and
T-C districts to allow low barrier
navigation centers as a by-right use
and not subject to a conditional use
permit or other discretionary approval
for developments meeting the
requirements of Government Code
Section 65662.
3) Section 17.08.2200 Dunsmuir
Municipal Code shall update the
definition of supportive housing and
the reference to target population as
defined in subdivision (d) of Section
53260 of the CA Health and Safety
Code that is embedded in the definition
of supportive housing. The update
shall reference the definition of target
population contained in Government
Code Section 65582(i).
4) Large employee housing. Employee
housing of permanent construction
consisting of no more than 36 beds in
a group quarters, or 12 units or spaces
designed for use by a single family or
household, and shall be allowed byright in zones that permit multifamily residential and mix use zones that
permit multifamily residential.
The City has initiated an update to the
Zoning Code that will address these
changes and plans to complete this in 2026.
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applicable
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HE.4.2.2 Group
Homes
1) Amend Title 17, sections 17.08.1960
and 17.08.1970, of the Dunsmuir
Municipal Code to remove the
requirement that residential care
homes (RCH) and residential care
facilities (RCF) be in a single family
residence. RCH and RCF shall be
permitted in the same manner as other
residential development in the same
zone.
2) Group homes for more than six
residents (regardless of licensing) shall
be allowed by right in all residential
zones and in mixed-use zones that
permit residential uses. The uses shall
not require a conditional use permit.
The City has initiated an update to the
Zoning Code that will address these
changes and plans to complete this in 2026
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HE.4.3.1 InterJurisdictional
Coordination and
Planning to
Address
Homelessness
1) Support implementation of the
Siskiyou County 10 Year Plan to End
Homelessness, specifically goals for
increasing the supply of permanent
supportive housing and affordable
housing, expanding the capacity for
housing providers, and expanding
options for low barrier emergency
shelter and housing. Consult with the
NorCal Continuum of Care Coordinator
on strategies to provide services,
shelter, and housing for those
experiencing homelessness in the City.
2) Assist appropriate public and/or
non-profit entities as feasible to
develop a shelter, navigation center, or
other recognized type of emergency
housing for persons experiencing
homelessness in the city by pursuing
grant opportunities and providing
technical assistance in grant
applications for State and Federal
funding
3) Support agencies and organizations
providing services to those
experiencing homelessness by
annually updating referral information.
4) Support the efforts of the housing
authorities in administering the
Housing Choice Voucher program.
5) Meet with representatives from the
Housing Authorities, the NorCal
Continuum of Care, and other nonprofit
organizations to provide information on
potential sites and housing
development proposals that would be
appropriate for the use of housing
vouchers in conjunction with state or
federal new construction or
rehabilitation subsidies.
6) Partner with area social services
agencies and non-profit organizations
to assess the housing needs for
seniors, people with disabilities
(including developmental disabilities),
and extremely low-income residents,
and identify funding sources to develop
needed services in the City.
7) Maintain a list of non-profit
organizations interested in the
construction of affordable housing in
the City and region, and meet with and
assist organizations desiring to
maintain affordable housing in the City.
1-7) The City Manager, as a voting member
of the Continuum of Care Board,
participates in this coordination. This
participation includes supporting all the
provisions of this program.
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HE.5.1.1 Support
the Development
of Housing for
Extremely Low
Income
1) Support the development of housing
for extremely low income households
by pursuing state and federal funds,
granting priority to projects that include
units affordable to extremely lowincome households.
2) Outreach to affordable housing
developers in the region to identify
self-help development projects
(housing in which the eventual owner
participates in its construction under
the supervision of a building
contractor).
3) Supporting development plans that
include extremely low, very low, and
low income housing in R-3, MU-1, MU2, MU-3, and T-C districts when located within a quarter mile of a
transit stop and/or when the
development is located within a
distance that a person can reasonably
access services (e.g., no greater than
a quarter mile).
The City, in collaboration with the Siskiyou
and Modoc counties, and the City of Yreka
conducted an agency developer public
workshop on housing needs and prospectus
including discussions on housing for
extremely low income familices. The City
will continue this annual event.
https://www.ci
.dunsmuir.ca.
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HE.5.1.2 Promote
the City’s Housing
Programs to
Affordable
Housing
Developers
Promote the City’s housing programs
to affordable housing developers.
Improve awareness and support for
the City’s workforce and affordable
housing programs by preparing,
publishing, and distributing an
affordable housing information
brochure/newsletter that will be a local
resource for persons interested in
developing low-cost housing, which will
be implemented consistent with AB
1483 (2019). The City will encourage
the participation of agencies and
organizations that operate rental and
mortgage subsidy and self-help
housing programs. To improve the
dissemination of the City’s affordable
housing programs, the City will provide
information, printed and as web
content. The City will perform proactive
public outreach using a variety of
methods that may include in-person or
virtual participation, e.g., development
industry events or workshops, and
direct contact with developers and
property owners to improve the
dissemination of information about the
City’s affordable housing programs.
The City will refer persons interested in
developing low-cost housing to
appropriate government and non-profit
organizations for assistance.
The City, in collaboration with the Siskiyou
and Modoc counties, and the City of Yreka
conducted an agency developer public
workshop on housing needs and
prospectuses including a program on
affordable housing needs and outreach to
developers. The City will continue this
annual event.
https://www.ci
.dunsmuir.ca.
us/communit
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HE.5.1.3 Support
Lower-Cost
Alternative
Homeownership
Models
Support the formation and/or use of
community land trusts and other nontraditional forms of ownership and tenancy that provide for workforce and
affordable housing (by design and/or
through subsidy), senior housing,
intergenerational housing, housing for
persons with disabilities, etc.
The City, in collaboration with the Siskiyou
and Modoc counties, and the City of Yreka
conducted an agency developer public
workshop on housing needs and
prospectuses including a program on
affordable and special housing needs. The
City will continue this annual event.
https://www.ci
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HE.6.1.1 Promote
Energy Efficiency
and Conservation
via Weatherization
Promote the use of energy
conservation measures in all housing
through the use of public and private
weatherization programs. Provide
information on currently available
weatherization and energy
conservation programs to residents.
The City will have information available
for the public at the front counter of
City Hall and will distribute information
through an annual mailing. The City
will provide referrals and participate in
informing households that would
potentially benefit from these programs
as appropriate. The City shall facilitate
the weatherization of an average of 2
homes per year during the 6th cycle
planning period by publishing
weatherization information on the
City’s website and at public counters.
The City has added Pacific Power’s lowincome energy weatherization program. City Link:
https://www.ci
.dunsmuir.ca.
us/communit
y-resources
Great
Northern
Weatherizatio
n:
https://www.g
nservices.org
/programsandservices/hom
eweatherizati
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HE.6.1.2 Title 24
for Energy
Efficiency and
Conservation
The City shall continue to enforce
State requirements, including Title 24
of the California Code of Regulations,
for energy conservation in new
residential projects and encourage
residential developers to employ
additional energy conservation
measures for the siting of buildings,
landscaping, and solar access through
development standards contained in
the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code,
and Specific Plans, as appropriate.
Conducted continually as part of the City’s
plan check and building permit process.
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applicable
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HE.7.1.1
Disseminate Fair
Housing
Information and
Respond to Fair
Housing
1) Support public and private fair
housing and legal aid organizations in
the prevention and correction of any
reported discrimination in housing.
2) Refer all complaints regarding
housing discrimination of any kind to
the State Department of Fair
Employment and Housing. The City
shall monitor such complaints by
checking with the affected agency and
the complainant, and consider the
need for future action if a trend
develops, or if the complaint is not
resolved.
3) Provide information concerning
discrimination complaint procedures to
the public at social service centers, the
senior center, City Hall, the library,
housing projects participating in HUD
Section 8 Programs, and other semipublic places. The information will provide locations and phone numbers
of agencies to contact for assistance.
This outreach effort will be made to
include groups likely to experience
discrimination in housing including
minority, elderly, disabilities, and lowerincome households. The City will support and participate in efforts by
local government and non-profits to
develop a renters’ resource program.
A) The information and content of this
program shall be incorporated into the
community awareness improvement
program, Program HE.2.1.1 herein,
sharing information on the City's
website, and by performing proactive
public outreach using a variety of
methods that may include in-person or
virtual participation and may occur
outside City offices and regular
business hours.
4) Conduct at least biennial training for
the Planning Commission and City
Council on fair housing, affirmatively
furthering fair housing, and the
Housing Accountability Act.
1) There have been no reports of
discrimination in housing.
2) There have been no complaints of
housing discrimination.
3-4) The City has posted fair housing
information on the website that includes a
program for referring complaints at
https://www.ci.dunsmuir.ca.us/communityresources. The City will post this information at social service centers, the
senior center, City Hall, the library, and any
housing projects participating in HUD
Section 8 Programs in 2025. The City, in
collaboration with the Siskiyou and Modoc
counties, and the City of Yreka conducted
an agency developer public workshop on
housing needs and prospectuses including
a program on fair housing. The City will
continue this annual event having Legal
Services of Northern California participation.
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HE.7.1.2
Implementation of
the AFFH Action
Plan
Table A-39 in Section 7.3 of Appendix
A identifies the conditions that
contribute to the City’s fair housing
issues. The contributing factors are
prioritized in Table A-40, Section 7.3 of
Appendix A. The City’s Affirmatively
Furthering Fair Housing Action Plan is
identified as Table A-40, Section 7.3,
Appendix A, and addresses the
identified fair housing issue and
contributing factors, includes a
schedule and objective and
measurable outcomes, and is intended
to address the housing needs of all
economic segments of the community.
The City shall implement the
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
action plan and take meaningful
actions citywide to address significant
disparities in housing needs and in
access to opportunity, replacing
segregated living patterns with truly
integrated and balanced living
patterns, transforming areas of
concentrated poverty into areas of
opportunity, and fostering and
maintaining compliance with civil rights
and fair-housing laws for all persons in
accordance with state and federal law.
The City, in collaboration with the Siskiyou
and Modoc counties, and the City of Yreka
conducted an agency developer public
workshop on housing needs and
prospectuses including a program on
affordable and special housing needs. The
City will continue this annual event and
continue evaluation of outcomes of its AFFH
Action Plan.
See Housing
Element,
page C-11 to
C-24 at
https://www.ci
.dunsmuir.ca.
us/communit
y-resources
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CITY OF Dunsmuir
STAFF REPORT
RE: SB1 (RMRA road maintenance and rehabilitation account) Funding – Resolution Project List
MEETING DATE:
3/19/26
SUBMITTED BY: Blake Michaelsen, Finance Director
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL:
The City Council is being asked to adopt Resolution 2026-xx to establish a project list to receive SB1 (RMRA Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account) funding in budget year 26/27.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 1 (SB1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 was passed to address the significant multimodal transportation funding shortfalls statewide and include accountability and transparency provisions.
Per Streets and Highways Code Section 2034(a)(1), cities must submit to the Commission a proposed project listadopted resolution each fiscal year prior to receiving fiscal year monthly apportionments from the State Controller’s Office.
These funds are intended to be prioritized for expenditure on basic road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, and on critical safety projects.
The Public Works Director has reviewed and approves of the project list shown in the resolution.
OPTIONS:
Adopt the attached resolution as is. Or include another project(s).
FISCAL IMPACT:
None Yes Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other: SB1 Funds – Fund 58 Comments: The SB1 funding is expected to be received and reflected in FY 25/27 budget.
SUGGESTED MOTIONS:
Move to adopt Resolution No. 2026-xx to adopt a project list to receive SB1 funding in FY 2026/2027.
Attachments: Resolution No. 2026-xx, A Resolution adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2026-27 funded by SB1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 54 54
RESOLUTION NO 2026-XX
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $47,784 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2026-27 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the tenth year in which the City is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate portions of streets/roads throughout the City this year and similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City’s streets and roads are in an “at-risk” condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a “good” condition; and
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WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir, State of California, as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal Year 2026-27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Each NEW Project Proposed MUST Include:
Project Title:
Project Description:
Project Location:
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (MM/YY)– Completion (MM/YY) based on the component being funded with RMRA funds
Estimated Project Useful Life:
3. The following previously proposed and adopted projects may also utilize Fiscal Year 2026- 27 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City/County is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project Title: Crack seal project and Dunsmuir Curbs & Sidewalks Rehabilitation Project Description: Contract with Siskiyou County or other private entity or Rent a crack seal/fill machine to prolong the life of Dunsmuir streets according to the locations stated below and repair cracked and damaged curbs and sidewalks by demolition and rebuild of curb and sidewalk or through pouring new concrete in cracked areas.
Project Location: Dunsmuir Ave from Wood St to Cedar St; Cedar street along Sheriff hill; Dunsmuir Ave north of Shasta Retreat; eastern portion of Grey St; River Ave south of Tauhindauli Park.
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/24) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: 3-5 years
Project Title: Pedestrian Safety project
Project Description: Purchase solar powered flashing light pedestrian crossing signals 56 56
Project Location: Intersection of Florence Loop and Dunsmuir Ave; and Crossing on Mott Road near Hedgecreek falls trailhead
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/24) – Completion (06/25) Estimated Project Useful Life: battery 3-5 years, signs and lights 10 years PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir, State of California this 19th day of March, 2026, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
________________________ _______________________
Wendy Perkins, City Clerk Juliana Lucchesi, Mayor
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City of Dunsmuir
STAFF REPORT
RE: Airport Hangar A Schedule of Fees – Approve update to fees MEETING DATE: 3/19/26 SUBMITTED BY: Interim City Manager
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item PLACEMENT ON AGENDA: New Business Old Business Consent
Special Presentation Public Hearing
WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL: Approve resolution 2026-xx increasing airport fees BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: City last updated airport fees in 2020. Staff recommends updating the fees per the attached Schedule A. The city owned hangars remain the same, while the ground lease rents increase slightly.
OPTIONS: Approve, do not approve, make changes to the schedule of fees FISCAL IMPACT:
None Yes Budgeted Item? Yes No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes No If yes, amount of appropriation increase:
Affected fund(s): General Fund Water OM Fund Sewer OM Fund Other:
Comments:
SUGGESTED MOTIONS: none
Attachments: Resolution and schedule a
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Resolution 2026-xx
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir Adopting Fees and Charges for Uses of Property and Facilities at Dunsmuir Mott Airport WHEREAS, the City has been working to bring Dunsmuir Mott Airport into better shape and clear compliance with FAA regulations; and
WHEREAS, the attached Exhibit A establishes fees associated with use of Airport Facilities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir hereby resolves that the fees for airport facilities shown in Schedule A attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof and adopted and to be implemented effective immediately or as leases expire.
Approval of the City Council Protocols is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a project as defined in CEQA (Public Resources Code Section 21065).
The foregoing resolution 2026-xx was approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir on the 19th day of March 2026 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dated: March 19, 2026
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Deputy City Clerk
__________________________________
Mayor Lucchesi
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https://dunsmuir.sharepoint.com/sites/Airport/Shared Documents/General/Schedule A 2026-XX.docx Schedule A
City of Dunsmuir (530) 235-4822
Fees and Charges for the use of property and facilities at Dunsmuir Mott Airport
This Schedule is a part of Resolution No. 2026-xx
Of the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir
Tie-Down Rent $5.00 per day
Single Engine $35.50 per month
Twin engine $44.00 per month
Single or Twin $400.00 per year
Landing fee-private no charge
Landing fee-commercial no charge
Landing fee-Fire or EMS no charge
Car parking-aviator use $35.00 per month
Purpose only
Trailer Parking* $55.00 per month
City owned hangars Aviation Commercial
Hangar A** $560.00 per month $560.00 per month
Hangar B $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Hangar C $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Hangar D $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Hangar E $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Hangar F $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Hangar G $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Hangar H $288.00 per month $288.00 per month
Ground Lease hangars
Hangar 1-4 $41.60 per month
Hangar 6 $61.60 per month
Hangar 7-8 $41.60 per month
*Temporary parking of commercial/aviation trailers only in designated spaces. ** Lease of Hangar A does not include office, hallway or restroom spaces. 60 60