Dunsmuir City Council
June 4, 2026

CITY OF DUNSMUIR

CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, June 4th, 2026
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION 5:30 PM
REGULAR SESSION 6 PM
(or as soon after closed session)

CLOSED SESSION ALSO TO FOLLOW REGULAR
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code section 54957.6) Position: City Manager
Designated Representative: WBCP, Inc. (Lauren Gerson-Greene) D. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
E. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS –SOAR
F. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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G. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS
H. COMMITTEE REPORTS
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES of 5/21/26
J. 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 Report 5/16/26 – 5/29/26

2. Consolidation of Election with Siskiyou County RESOLUTION 2026-12

3. Road Closure Request for Railroad Days June 12, 13, 14 K. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
L. OLD BUSINESS:

1. Study Session Regarding: Ordinance to Create an Entertainment Zone allowing patrons of participating ABC-licensed establishments to carry and consume alcoholic beverages within a defined boundary.

Recommended Action: Review draft ordinance, receive comments from public, and provide direction to city staff on proposed draft ordinance; Fulfill notice to law enforcement and receive feedback pursuant to Business and Professions Code section 25692(a) M. NEW BUSINESS:

1. Discuss/Approve City Manager Contract

2. Discussion and Adoption of Resolution 2026-13 Applying for CRISI Grant for Federal Funds for Mossbrae Falls Trail
N. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Historic District Property Business Improvement District

2. RFQ for Qualifications for Housing Developers

3. Childcare Item

4. California Uniform Public Construction Cost
O. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
4191 Patricia Way LLC v. City of Dunsmuir; Mark Allen; and DOES 1-20. Siskiyou County Superior Court case number 26CV05279
2 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
4191 Patricia Way LLC v. City of Dunsmuir. Siskiyou County Superior Court case number 26CV06378 P. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
Q. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURN TO THURSDAY JUNE 18th, 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 3 1
Dunsmuir City Council Meeting Minutes of May 21st , 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER 6:03 PM
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers: Hubbard, Clarno, Sebring, Bryan, Lucchesi

Absent: None
Staff present: City Clerk Perkins, Interim City Manager/Finance Director Michaelsen, City Attorney Lim, Human Resource Consultant Dellandre
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS –
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS – open at 6:04 p.m.

Mandy Lehey – Is coming to advocate for herself and some code enforcement issues she has experienced and problems she has had with code enforcement officer.

Allison Leshefsky – Thanks to those that have improved Tauhindali Park. Comments on a property for sale on Sacramento Ave and downtown revitalization efforts.

E. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS
Sheriff’s Dept - Is looking forward to railroad days. Town is looking pretty good, even at night, it’s pretty quiet. Kudos to Dunsmuir Fire Department dealilng with a vehicle fire.

Clarno – There’s a new coffee shop on Dunsmuir Ave at the kiosk called “Bread & Coffee” Bryan – Encourages any citizens with issues to continue to engage with council and management with their issues. Says the economic development committee has certainly not been idle.

Mayor Lucchesi – Be safe this Memorial Day Weekeend
F. COMMITEEE REPORTS -
Economic Development - There’s a wayfinding project underway.

G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion to approve minutes of 5/7/26, 5/9/26, 5/11/26, 5/14/26 Moved by: Councilmember Clarno
Seconded by: Councilmember Hubbard Motion Carried (5 to 0 ) H. CONSENT CALENDAR –

1. Check Register: 5/2/26 – 5/15/26
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2. Second Reading of Ordinance 583 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR AMENDING DUNSMUIR MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.08 (DEFINITIONS) AND 17.108 (USES

PERMITTED) TO ALLOW COMMERCIAL CANNABIS LOUNGES WITHIN CANNABIS

DISPENSARIES SUBJECT TO FIRST OBTAINING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FROM THE CITY

3. Second Reading of Ordinance 584 OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR REPEALING AND REPLACING IN ITS ENTIRETY CHAPTER 5.05 OF TITLE 5 OF THE DUNSMUIR MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING

TO REGULATION OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES

4. Second Reading of Ordinance 585 OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE DUNSMUIR MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 17.16, 17.20, 17.24, 17.28, 17.32, 17.36, 17.40, AND 17.64 RELATED TO ALLOWING SHORT-TERM RENTALS AS PERMITTED USES IN ALL DISTRICTS THAT ALLOW RESIDENTIAL USES; AND AMENDING SECTION 17.100.060 TO

REDUCE PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR SHORT-TERM RENTALS IN THE TOWN CENTER (T-C) AND MIXED USE 3 (MU-3) ZONING DISTRICTS

5. Delinquent Utility User Accounts and Delinquent Abatement Costs To Place On Property Tax Roll And Be Collected By The County. Adopt RESOLUTION 2026-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR REGARDING COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT CHARGES Motion to approve the consent agenda
Moved by: Councilmember Sebring
Seconded by: Councilmember Clarno Motion Carried ( 5 to 0 ) I. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
J. OLD BUSINESS - None
K. NEW BUSINESS –
Discuss establishing an Entertainment Zone allowing patrons of participating ABC-licensed establishments to carry and consume alcoholic beverages within a defined boundary Public comment open at 6:28 p.m.

Alan Magana – Makes some supportive comments towards this endeavor Recommended Action: Hear, discuss, and provide action on possible entertainment zone in Dunsmuir
Direct staff to proceed with the development of an Entertainment Zone ordinance for the City of Dunsmuir downtown core, consistent with California Business and Professions Code Sections 25690- 25692. 2. Provide direction to staff on the ten policy questions identified in the report, with particular emphasis on zone boundaries, operating hours, container requirements, and the patron wristband and identification system. 3. Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance consistent with Council direction, using City of Redding Municipal Code Chapter 6.42 as a reference model, for introduction at the next regular Council meeting. 4. Direct staff to initiate law enforcement consultation with the Siskiyou County Sherif’s Office and to conduct a Planning Commission meeting to solicit initial input on the Entertainment Zone area, hours, and regulation, and hold at least one stakeholder outreach meeting with downtown business owners prior to the ordinance's reading at the Planning Commission. 5. Direct the Finance Director to identify an appropriate funding source for Year 1 implementation, estimated at $17,700 to 5 3
$39,250, and bring a budget appropriation to Council concurrent with or immediately following ordinance adoption
Lucchesi wants an amendment. Instead of directing city attorney to draft ordinance for review at the June 4
th meeting, she wants it drafted for the June 18th meeting. All in favor of this amendment.

Moved by: Councilmember Clarno
Seconded by: Councilmember Sebring Roll Call Vote Motion Carried ( 5 to 0 ) L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

1. Historic District Property Business Improvement District

2. RFQ for Qualifications for Housing Developers

3. Childcare Item

4. California Uniform Public Construction Cost
M. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION at 6:37 p.m.

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
4191 Patricia Way LLC v. City of Dunsmuir; Mark Allen; and DOES 1-20. Siskiyou County Superior Court case number 26CV05279

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
(Gov’t Code section 54956.9(d)(1)
4191 Patricia Way LLC v. City of Dunsmuir. Siskiyou County Superior Court case number 26CV06378

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Government Code section 54957.6) Position: City Manager
Designated Representative: WBCP, Inc. (Lauren Gerson-Greene) Public comment open at: 6:35 p.m. None
N. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION – Direction given to staff on all three items O. ADJOURNMENT at 7:25 p.m.

Mayor Lucchesi City Clerk Perkins
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Check Report
City of Dunsmuir By Check Number
Date Range: 05/16/2026 - 05/29/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: Mechanics Bank-Mechanics Bank
00036 ADVANCED INFOSYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 1,872.68 343 00417 C. PISTORIUS REFRIGERATION 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 250.00 344 00617 CLEMENS WASTE REMOVAL Dianna Duran 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 30,760.48 345 00966 DUNSMUIR TIRE Black Sands Enterprises, LLC 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 315.09 346 01095 FASTENAL COMPANY 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 1,158.78 347 01722 KELLY CELESTE NEWLUN SAINT GERMAIN 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 945.00 348 01961 MANFREDI'S DEPOT 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 2,174.47 349 02362 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 262.00 350 02370 PACIFIC POWER 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 2,495.98 351 02965 SISKIYOU HUMANE SOCIETY 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 750.00 352 03321 UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD CO 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 419.36 353 03333 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYSTEMS 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 3,113.06 354 **Void** 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 355
**Void** 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 356
03515 Franchise Tax Board 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 719.61 357 02347 OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO.3 05/22/2026 Regular 0.00 528.00 358 03517 EFTPS 05/29/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 8.70 DFT0000066
03517 EFTPS 05/29/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 37.20 DFT0000067 03518 Employment Development Department 05/29/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3.90 DFT0000068 03514 Empower 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 240.20 DFT0000069 03514 Empower 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 799.51 DFT0000070 03516 California State Disbursement Unit 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 461.53 DFT0000071 00456 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 2,459.61 DFT0000073 00456 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 2,526.24 DFT0000074 00456 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 106.70 DFT0000075 00456 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 108.56 DFT0000076 00456 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 268.69 DFT0000077 00456 CALPERS FISCAL SERVICES DIVISION 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 465.66 DFT0000078 03518 Employment Development Department 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 1,593.30 DFT0000079 03517 EFTPS 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 3,576.34 DFT0000080 03517 EFTPS 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 1,345.88 DFT0000081 03517 EFTPS 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 5,754.86 DFT0000082 03518 Employment Development Department 05/27/2026 Bank Draft 0.00 603.32 DFT0000083 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Mechanics Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
14 0
2 17
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
33 0.00
Payment
45,764.51

0.00 0.00
20,360.20

0.00 66,124.71
Payable
Count
20 0
0 17
0 37
7 Check Report Date Range: 05/16/2026 - 05/29/2026
5/26/2026 7:48:32 PM Page 2 of 2
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
14 0
2 17
0 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
33 0.00
45,764.51

0.00 0.00
20,360.20

0.00 66,124.71
20 0
0 17
0 37
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
98 Pooled Cash 5/2026 66,124.71
66,124.71
8 RESOLUTION -2026-12

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR

CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2026 AND REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION

OF THIS ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE DIRECT ELECTION
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the laws relating to general law cities of the State and California and the City of Dunsmuir, a General Municipal Election shall be held on November 5, 2026 for the election of certain municipal officers; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Elections Code, the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir calls and gives notice of the General Municipal Election; and WHEREAS, it is desirable that the General Municipal Election be consolidated with the Statewide Election to be held on the same date, and that within the City, the precincts, polling places, and elections officers of the two elections be the same, and that the County Clerk’s Office of the County of Siskiyou canvass the returns of the General Municipal Election and that this Election be held in all respects as if there were only one Election.

NOW THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1: Pursuant to the requirements of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities, there is called ordered to be held in the City of Dunsmuir on Tuesday, November 5, 2026, a General Municipal Election for the purpose of electing three (3) Members of the City Council to four-year full terms.

Section 2: The polls for the election shall be open at 7:00 a.m. on the day of the election and shall remain open continuously until 8:00 p.m. when the polls shall be closed pursuant to Elections Code Section 10242, except as provided in Section 14401 of the Elections Code.

Section 3: Notice of the time and place of holding the election is given and the County Clerk is authorized, instructed and directed to give further or additional notice of the election, in time, form and manner as required by law.

Section 4: Pursuant to the requirements of Section 10403 of the Elections Code, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Siskiyou is herby requested to consent and agree to the consolidation of the City of Dunsmuir General Municipal Election with the Statewide Election to be held on November 5, 2026.

Section 5: That the Board of Supervisors is requested to issue instructions to the County Clerk’s Office Elections Division to take any and all steps necessary for the holding of a consolidated election, including candidate filing.
9 Section 6: That the County Clerk’s Office is authorized and instructed to procure and furnish any and all official ballots, notices, printed matter and all supplies and equipment and other necessary items in order to properly and lawfully conduct the election.

Section 7: That the County Clerk’s Office is authorized to canvass the returns of the Election.

The election shall be held in all respects as if there were only one election, and only one form of ballot shall be used.

Section 8: That the City of Dunsmuir recognizes that additional cost will be incurred by the County by reason of this consolidation and agrees to reimburse the County for any costs that are not reimbursed by the State.

Section 9: That the City Clerk is hereby directed to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Board of Supervisors and County Clerk’s Office of the County of Siskiyou.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir held on the 4th day of June 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

DATED:

___________________________________
Juliana Lucchesi, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________________
Wendy Perkins, City Clerk

10 SISKIYOU COUNTY - LIST OF LOCAL OFFICES TO BE ELECTED NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL ELECTION
Special Districts, City and Town Council: Full-Term: 12/4/26–12/6/30. Short Term:12/4/26–12/8/28 School Boards: Full-Term: 12/11/26-12/13/30. Short Term: 12/11/26-12/8/28 Jurisdiction Office Incumbent
Siskiyou County Board of Education
NOTE: Shared with Shasta County
Governing Board Member, Area 1
Short-Term – 1 position (Elected by Area)
Vacant
Siskiyou County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Area 2 Full-Term – 1 position (Elected by Area)
Stace Jankowski
Siskiyou County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Area 3 Short-Term – 1 position (Elected by Area)
Vacant
Siskiyou County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Area 4 Full-Term – 1 Position (Elected by Area)
Michelle O’Gorman
Siskiyou County Board of Education Governing Board Member, Area 7 Full-Term – 1 position (Elected by Area)
Karen Derry
Siskiyou Joint Community College Note:

Shared with Shasta County
Trustee, Area 1
Full -Term – 1 position
Ray Kellar
Siskiyou Joint Community College Note:

Shared with Shasta County
Trustee, Area 2
Full-Term – 1 position
Deborah Derby
Siskiyou Joint Community College Note:

Shared with Shasta County
Trustee, Area 3
Full-Term – 1 position
Carol Cupp
Siskiyou Joint Community College Note:

Shared with Shasta County
Trustee, Area 7
Full-Term – 1 position
Erica Mitchell
Dunsmuir Joint Union High
NOTE: Shared with Shasta County
Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Amanda Johnson
Brian Wilson
Butte Valley Unified Governing Board Member, Area 1
Full-Term – 1 position
Shannon Struble
Butte Valley Unified Governing Board Member, Area 2
Full-Term – 1 position
Chet Porterfield
Scott Valley Unified Trustee, Area 1
Full-Term – 1 position
Sandra Hogge
Scott Valley Unified Trustee, Area 2
Full-Term – 1 position
Jennifer Thackeray
Scott Valley Unified Trustee, At Large
Full-Term - 1
Brandon Fawaz
Siskiyou Union High Governing Board Member, Area 2
Full-Term – 2 positions
Alfred Lugo
Kristen Riccomini
Siskiyou Union High Governing Board Member, Area 4
Full-Term – 1 position
Shelley Burcell-Cain
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified Governing Board Member, Area 1 Short-Term – 1 position
Amy Frey
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified Governing Board Member, Area 2 Full-Term – 1 position
Myra ChavoyaPerez
Tulelake Basin Joint Unified Governing Board Member, Area 3 Full-Term – 1 position
Kevin Nicholson
Yreka Union High Governing Board Member, Area 1
Short-Term – 1 position
Vacant
Yreka Union High Governing Board Member, Area 3
Full-Term – 1 position
John Wetzig
Yreka Union High Governing Board Member, Area 4
Full-Term – 2 positions
Keith Callison
David Johnston
Big Springs Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term - 3 positions
Steven Bryan
John Machado
Adam McWilliams
Big Springs Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 Position
Vacant
Bogus Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 Position
Bradly Ish
11 Butteville Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 3 positions
Ken Gonsalves
Jessica Matthews
Alexis Robinson
Butteville Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 2 positions
Vacant
Vacant
Delphic Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 position
Candace Mott
Dunsmuir Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 position
Alanna Villanueva
Dunsmuir Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 position
Vacant
Gazelle Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 3 positions
Vickie Beltramo
Shawn Gordon
Diane Welty
Gazelle Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 position
Vacant
Grenada Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Richard Leach
Darlene Smiley
Grenada Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 position
Sherry Crawford
Happy Camp Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Judy Hahn
Abigail Yeager
Hornbrook Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Mary Scott
Amiee Smith
Hornbrook Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 position
Vacant
Junction Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 position
Lyra Cressy
Klamath River Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Cade Crawford
Vacant
Little Shasta Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 position
Heidi Martin
McCloud Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Greta Jones
Sybil Stewart
McCloud Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 position
Marianne Endoso
Montague Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Micah Nichols
Heidi Pryor
Mt Shasta Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 3 positions
Jessma Evans
James Hardy
Nancy Swift
Seiad Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 position
James Allen
Weed Union Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 3 positions
Michael Carpine
Debbie Moser
Katie Benson
Willow Creek Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 1 position
Mark York
Yreka Union Elementary Governing Board Member
Full-Term – 2 positions
Gage Kimball
Vacant
Yreka Union Elementary Governing Board Member
Short-Term – 1 position
Martini Machado
City of Dorris Council Member, Full-Term – 2 positions Donald Clontz Sr.

Abner Weed
City of Dorris City Treasurer, Short-Term – 1 position Vacant City of Dunsmuir Council Member, Full-Term – 3 positions Matthew Bryan Michael Clarno
Juliana Lucchesi
12 City of Etna Council Member, Full-Term – 3 positions Samuel Deppen Brandon Fawaz
John Stacher
City of Montague Council Member, Full-Term – 2 positions Jennifer Dooley Patrick Vela
City of Montague Council Member, Short-Term– 1 position Vacant City of Mt Shasta Council Member, Full-Term – 2 positions Jeffery Collings John Redmond
City of Tulelake Council Member, Full-Term – 3 positions Tom Cordonier Bryan Hendricks
Teresa Williams
City of Tulelake City Clerk, Full-Term – 1 position Aissa Martinez City of Tulelake City Treasurer, Full-Term – 1 position Sara Luscombe City of Weed Council Member, Full-Term – 3 positions Mark Mazzoni Kenneth Palfini
Darrell Parham
City of Yreka Council Member, Full-Term – 3 positions Colleen Baker Drake Davis
Paul McCoy
Town of Fort Jones Member, Town Council, Full-Term – 3
positions
Madeline DeAndreis
Mercedes Garcia
Alexander Lariviere
Happy Camp Community Services District Director, Full-Term – 2 positions Nell Anderson Nathan Tiraterra
Happy Camp Community Services District Director, Short-Term – 3 positions Charles Fehely Nicole Hokanson
Timothy Zink
Lake Shastina Community Services District Director, Full-Term – 3 positions Karla Chandler Paula Mitchell
John Uttech
Lake Shastina Community Services District Director, Short-Term – 1 position David Tucker McCloud Community Services District Director, Full-Term – 3 positions Michael Hanson Jimmy Mullins
Vearline Scarbrough
McCloud Community Services District Director, Short-Term – 2 positions Susan Mattson Christine Richey
Tennant Community Services District Director, Full-Term – 2 positions Vacant Marie Wear
Happy Camp Fire Protection District Director, Full-Term – 3 positions Beverly Chavez Roberta Lantow
Vacant
Happy Camp Fire Protection District Director, Short-Term – 2 positions Justina Harrison Pedro Torres
Montague Fire Protection District Director, Full Term – 1 position John McKnight Mt Shasta Fire Protection District Director, Full Term – 3 positions Robert Ashworth Michael Bradley
Richard Kliewer
South Yreka Fire Protection District Director, Full Term – 3 positions Kristen Bowles Richard Grenne
Craig Scott
Tulelake Multicounty Fire District Director, Full-Term – 2 positions Ryan Baley Richard Takacs
Weed Recreation and Parks District Director, Full-Term – 3 positions Chester Hopkins Alan Shoemaker
Susan Tavalero
Tulelake Irrigation District Director, Full-Term – 1 position Walter Woodhouse 13 Key Dates For Local Offices Only – November 3, 2026 General Election Prepared by: Laura Bynum, Siskiyou County Clerk
Note: "E-" refers to the number of days before the election.

Date Activity
Jul 1
E-125
Deadline for local jurisdictions to submit resolutions to the County Clerk’s Office calling an election and requesting consolidation.

Jul 13 – Aug 7
E-113 to E-88
Time frame for issuing Nomination Papers/Declaration of Candidacy.

Aug 7
E- 88
Aug 8 – Aug 12
E-87 – E-83
Deadline for local measures for jurisdictions that submitted a resolution requesting an election.

Extension of nomination/declaration of candidacy deadline if incumbent does not file for his/her office.

Candidates other than incumbents can file during this time period.

Aug 13 at 11 am
E-82
The CA Secretary of State’s office conducts a random alpha draw to determine the order in which candidate names for each contest will be printed on the ballot. The County Clerk’s Office conducts a random alpha draw for Siskiyou County ballots for state senate and assembly contests.

Aug 17
E-78
Aug 28
E-67
Sep 7 – Oct 20
E-57 to E-14
Arguments for or against any measure called for the election are due by 4 p.m. at the County Clerk’s Office Rebuttals to arguments for and against are due by 4 p.m. at the County Clerk’s Office.

Time frame for filing as a Write-In Candidate Candidates must file nomination/declaration of candidacy to be considered a “qualified write-in”.

Sep 4
E-60
First day to mail ballots to military/overseas voters.

Oct 5 – Oct 27
E-29 to E-7
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14 April 20, 2026
Blake Michaelsen
Interim City Manager
City of Dunsmuir
5915 Dunsmuir Avenue
Dunsmuir, CA 96025
SUBJECT: Road Closures, use of City Parking Lots, and use of Children’s Park for Dunsmuir Railroad Days, June 12, 13, & 14, 2026
Dear Mr. Michaelsen,
The Dunsmuir Railroad Days Committee requests the following road and parking lot closures for the 2026 Dunsmuir Railroad Days. We also request the use of Children’s Park during this event.

Dunsmuir Avenue Block between Pine and Cedar Streets – Friday, June 12, 2026, Saturday, June 13, 2026, and Sunday, June 14, 2026

1. We would like this block to be closed to traffic on the above dates.

2. If possible, we would like to block off this block during the Friday evening entertainment. This would allow visitors to wander from the Main Stage to the Pine Street Vendors. We would need traffic to be blocked from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

3. For Saturday, June 14, it would need to be closed by 6:30 a.m. We will place one-day vendors on the west side of the block. The block could be opened after the Pine Street Vendors close at 6:00 p.m.

4. The Cornhole Tournament will be held on this block. It will open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. During the parade, the game boards will be closed.

5. We would like to close this block off on Sunday, June 14, for the Show ‘n Shine Car Show. The car show opens at 1:00 p.m. and closes at 4:00 p.m. Most entrants arrive by 8:00 a.m. to set up their displays.

City Parking Lots Closure – Friday, June 12, 2026, through Monday, June 15, 2025

1. Friday, June 13, 2026, through Monday, June 15, 2026 a. The North Lot needs to be closed by 6:00 a.m. on Friday, June 13. The City of Weed Public Works crew will be delivering the portable stage the day before Railroad Days opens. The stage will stay in place through Monday, June 15, at 8:30 15 a.m. The Weed crew will return on Monday morning to inspect and remove the stage.

The North Lot is being used for Main Stage Entertainment. b. The South Lot to City Hall: We would like to mark off four parking places for the entertainers to use on Friday Evening, June 12, beginning at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 13, from 8:00 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday, June 14, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The four spaces facing the northwest wall will be used. We will put signs up to indicate entertainer parking.

Pine Street – Shasta Ave to Dunsmuir Ave – Friday, June 12, 2026, 3:00 p.m. through Sunday, June 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m.

1. Friday, June 12, the upper portion of Pine Street between Dunsmuir and Shasta Avenues needs to be closed to parking starting at 2:00 p.m. The craft vendors will be using this space as they have in past years. The closure needs to remain until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 14.

2. “Saturday Only” will be placed on Dunsmuir Avenue from the west side of Dunsmuir Ave. from Pine to Cedar Streets.

3. For over-flow of vendors, we want to use the west side of Dunsmuir Ave. from Pine to Cedar Streets. We will put the one-day vendors on the west side of the street.

Parade – Dunsmuir Ave from Florence Loop – Branstetter – Sacramento Ave. – Saturday, June 13, 2026

1. The Railroad Days Parade starts at noon on Saturday, June 13. Parade entries line up at Florence Loop and Dunsmuir Avenue. The Parade route needs to be firmly closed by 11:30 a.m. All side streets feeding into Dunsmuir Avenue from Florence Loop to Branstetter Street to Sacramento Avenue and Pine Street need to be closed. The access to Dunsmuir Avenue from the Central Dunsmuir I-5 exit needs to be diverted through Tauhindauli Park beginning at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 14. Access to Dunsmuir Ave. from the south needs to be detoured at Branstetter beginning 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 13.

2. The Parade ends at Sacramento Avenue and Pine Street.

3. We will meet with Sergeant Ortiz about this issue. We will keep him informed about our road closure needs.

Children’s Park – @ Dunsmuir Ave & Spruce – Saturday, June 13, 2026,

1. We want to use Children’s Park on Saturday, June 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for our Kids’ Zone activities. The event closes at 4:00 p.m. Clean-up should be completed by 5:00 p.m.

Soap Box Derby – Sunday, June 14, 2026

1. The Soap Box Derby is returning. After the Saturday Parade, we would like to close off Dunsmuir Avenue from Spruce Street to Cedar.

2. The Derby will run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

3. The event will need to use Dunsmuir Avenue from Spruce Street to Pine Street. The finish line is in front of Gary’s Pizza.
16 Other Issues

1. Alcohol Variance: We are planning a beer booth in the Main Stage Entertainment area.

We would like a variance for the possession of alcohol beyond that area. The variance would allow patrons to travel from the Main Stage Entertainment to the Pine Street Vendors .

2. Is it possible to post road closure information a week in advance? Posting the road closure signs earlier will give everyone more time to process the upcoming change.

4. We are creating extra closure and directional signs to help visitors navigate the event and make traffic flow [vehicle and pedestrian] easier.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 530-515-8005 or [email protected].

Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,
Sandra A. Hood
President
Dunsmuir Railroad Days Committee
17 Title 5 - BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 5.36 ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
Dunsmuir, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2025-12-02 09:20:26 [EST] (Supp. No. 47)

Chapter 5.36 ENTERTAINMENT ZONES
Sections:

5.36.010 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to establish an Entertainment Zone within the City of Dunsmuir, pursuant to Senate Bill 969 (2024), where people can buy open container drinks (alcoholic drinks "to-go") from local bars, restaurants, wineries, and breweries and enjoy them outside in common spaces such as plazas, sidewalks, and streets during certain hours for the purposes of creating active, commercial corridors, to stimulate the economy. (Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "ABC" and “Department” means the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (b) "Entertainment Zone" has the meaning set forth in Section 23039.5 of the California Business and Professions Code, as may be amended from time to time.
(c) "Licensee" means any person, business, or other entity duly licensed by ABC to sell or serve alcoholic beverages.
(Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.025 Notification to Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. (a) The City Manager or his/her designee shall provide to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control via the Department’s online notification all required notifications required by law (Government Code section 25690(b)) or regulation including, but not limited to:
(1) A copy of the ordinance establishing or modifying the entertainment zone; (2) Information as may be necessary to identify the boundaries of the entertainment zone; (3) The days and hours of operation of the entertainment zone; (4) The types of alcoholic beverages permitted within the entertainment zone; (5) The approved nonglass and nonmetal containers in which alcoholic beverages may be authorized. (Ord. No. ???, [date])
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(Supp. No. 47)

5.36.030. Entertainment Zone boundary.
(a) Downtown Entertainment Zone shall include all public streets, public rights-of-way, alleys and sidewalks in front of storefronts, and all establishments holding permits or licenses from ABC that are located within the Downtown Entertainment Zone further delineated in Exhibit A. (b) The boundaries of the Downtown Entertainment Zone may be amended from time-to-time by resolution of the city council.
[INSERT PHOTO OF DOWNTOWN DUNSMUIR AS “EXHIBIT A”]
(Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.040. Days/Times.
(a) Seven days a week, Sunday through Saturday.
(b) Ten a.m. to ten p.m.
(c) Days or times of operation may be amended from time-to-time by resolution of the city council. 19 Created: 2025-12-02 09:20:26 [EST]
(Supp. No. 47)

(d) Sales or consumption of alcoholic beverages during the hours in which sales of alcoholic beverages are prohibited under Section 25631 of the Business and Profession Code shall be prohibited. (e) Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b) of this section, consumption of alcoholic beverages is authorized only during the hours in which at least one licensee within the boundaries of the entertainment zone is permitted to sell alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. (Ord. No. xxx, [date])

5.36.050 Beverages permitted.
(a) The following types of alcoholic beverages are permitted within the Downtown Entertainment Zone:
(1) Beer;
(2) Wine; and
(3) Mixed spirits.
(b) All open alcoholic beverages consumed in the Downtown Entertainment Zone shall be purchased only from a premises located within the Downtown Entertainment Zone that is authorized under California Business and Professions Code Section 23357, 23358, or 23396, as may be amended from time to time, to permit consumers to leave the premises with open containers of alcoholic beverages for consumption off the premises, or an organization that is authorized by ABC special event permit or license to make such sales within the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
(Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.060 Allowable open alcoholic beverage containers.
(a) The city manager is authorized and will coordinate with the Dunsmuir Police Department Chief for the approval of a standardized open container that complies with ABC's guidelines. The container will be easily identifiable and affixed with a recognizable marking or sticker issued by a licensed participating vendor in the Downtown Entertainment Zone.
(b) No alcoholic beverages purchased at a licensed premises may leave the premises in an open glass or metal container for consumption in the Downtown Entertainment Zone. (c) No alcoholic beverage purchased at a licensed premises may be held or consumed in a motor vehicle in the Downtown Entertainment Zone, whether that motor vehicle is parked, idled, or moving. (Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.065 Identification of Individuals 21 Years of Age or Older. (a) The city manager is authorized and will coordinate with the Dunsmuir Police Department Chief for establishing a process or procedure by which all persons in possession of alcoholic beverages in the entertainment zone may be readily identifiable as being 21 year of age or older. (Ord. No. ???, [date])
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(Supp. No. 47)

5.36.070 Signage.

The boundaries of the Downtown Entertainment Zone must be clearly marked by easily visible signage posted at every intersection around the perimeter of the zone. This signage must instruct patrons not to carry alcoholic beverages outside the Downtown Entertainment Zone (e.g., "No Alcoholic Beverages Beyond This Point").

Signs must be illuminated well enough to be sufficiently visible during nighttime hours. (Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.080 Two-year review.

The operation of the Downtown Entertainment Zone shall be reviewed no less than every two years following the adoption of the ordinance establishing the Downtown Entertainment Zone to ensure that the Downtown Entertainment Zone is being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of the general public. This review shall be conducted by the City Manager or their designee and in consultation with Dunsmuir Police Department and ABC.
(Ord. No. ???, [date])

5.36.100 Violations and Enforcement.
(a) Any business found to be in violation of any part of this Chapter may be subject to discipline by ABC or be subject to citation for an infraction or misdemeanor;
(b) Any individual found to be in violation of any part of this Chapter may be subject to citation for an infraction or misdemeanor.
(c) Any business or person acting pursuant to this section shall not be deemed in violation of Title 8, Chapter

9.12, Section 9.12.040 of the Dunsmuir Municipal Code.
(Ord. No. ???, [date])
21 CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

1. Employment:

This City Manager Employment Agreement (Agreement) is entered into by and between the CITY OF DUNSMUIR (City) and MATTHEW COHRS(Manager) (collectively “Parties”). Under this Agreement, the City offers, and Manager accepts, employment as City Manager of the City.

2. Duties:

Manager shall perform those duties and have those responsibilities that are commonly assigned to a city manager of a city in California, and as may be further set forth in the City’s Municipal Code. Manager shall perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions consistent with the office of City Manager, as the City Council shall from time to time assign.

3. Devotion to City Business:

Manager’s position is full-time. Manager shall not engage in any business, educational, professional, charitable, or other activities that would conflict or materially interfere with performance of his/her City Manager duties, except as may be specifically authorized by the City Council in writing.

4. Term:

Manager’s employment will commence July 6th, 2026, and shall continue until July 6 th, 2029, or the date of earlier termination in accordance with provisions in this Agreement. On July 6th, 2029, and on each succeeding July 6th while this Agreement is in effect, this Agreement shall be automatically extended for one (1) additional yearunless prior to that date the City Council notifies Manager of its intent not to extend the 22 2
Agreement for one additional year. City’s election not to extend this Agreement shall not entitle Manager to Severance pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement.

5. Power and Duties; City Council Commitments:

A. The Manager shall have all the power and duties of a City Manager as described in Title 2, Chapter 2.08 of the Dunsmuir Municipal Code except for those provisions specifically waived or overridden by the terms of the Agreement and allowed by law;
B. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the City Council and its members shall deal with all subordinate City employees, officers, contractors, and consultants solely through the Manager or the Manager’s designee, and neither the City Council nor any member thereof shall give direction to any subordinate of the Manager, either publicly or privately.

C. No member of the City Council will order the appointment or removal of any person to any office or employment under the supervision and control of the Manager.

D. Neither the City Council nor any of its members shall interfere with the execution of the powers and duties of the Manager, as specified in the Municipal Code, this Agreement, or any other lawfully adopted and authorized document.

6. Termination of Employment and this Agreement; General Release; Severance:

A. The City may terminate the Manager at any time by following the process defined in Title 2, Chapter 2.08, Section 2.08.050 (“Section 2.08.050”) of the Dunsmuir Municipal Code. The written notice required under Section 2.08.050 shall state if the termination is with or without cause.
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B. If City terminates Manager without Cause, as determined by the affirmative votes of four-fifths (4/5) of the members of the City Council at a Regular Meeting of the City Council, City shall deliver the General Release Agreement (“Release Agreement”) attached to this Agreement as Exhibit A. If Manager signs, delivers to the City Council, and does not revoke the Release Agreement, the City shall pay a severance in the following amounts:
• During the first year of this Agreement: An amount equal to three (3) months of the Manager’s base salary at the time of severance; • During the second year of this Agreement: An amount equal to four (4) months of the Manager’s base salary at the time of severance; • During the third and subsequent years of this Agreement: An amount equal to five (5) months of the Manager’s base salary at the time of severance; Severance shall also include medical, dental and vision benefits as described in Paragraph 8(D) of this Agreement.

C. If City terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Manager’s employment) with Cause, as determined by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the City Council at a Regular Meeting of the City Council, Manager shall not be entitled to any additional compensation or payment, including Severance, but shall be entitled only to accrued Base Salary and vacation pay, and any other accrued and unused benefit allowances according to their terms (“Accrued Salary and Benefits”). City may enforce any provisions of Federal, State, or Local law regarding salary or benefits including but not limited to CalPers benefits, and reimbursement of salary pursuant to Government Code 53243. As used in this Agreement, Cause shall only mean any of the following:

1. Conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendre to, any felony crime or misdemeanor crime of moral turpitude;

2. Proven failure of the Manager to observe or perform any of his duties and obligations, if that failure continues for a period of thirty (30) 24 4
business days from the date of his receipt of notice from the City Council specifying the acts or omissions deemed to amount to that failure;

3. Conviction of any crime involving an “abuse of office or position,” as that term is defined in Government Code Section 53243.4;

4. Repeated failure to carry out a directive or directives of the City Council made by the City Council as a body at a Brown Act-compliant meeting; and

5. Any grossly negligent action or inaction by Manager that materially and adversely: (a) impedes or disrupts the operations of City or its organizational units; (b) is detrimental to employees or public safety; or (c) violates City’s properly-established rules or procedures.

6. Conviction of an infraction or traffic offense, entry of a civil judgment, or any administrative finding against Manager shall not constitute “Cause”
D. Consistent with Section 2.08.050, in no event may Manager be terminated within ninety (90) days before or after any municipal election for the selection or recall of one or more of the members of the City Council, or when a new City Councilmember is appointed.

E. If, during the Term Manager dies, Manager’s estate shall receive Accrued Salary and Benefits, but shall not be entitled to any additional compensation or payment, including Severance.

F. In the event Manager is permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, or mental incapacity for a period of three consecutive months beyond any provided sick leave, the City may terminate Manager’s employment and this Agreement. Manager is entitled to receive any disability benefits as eligible.
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G. Manager may resign from his employment at any time, upon giving fortyfive (45) days written notice to the City Council but shall not be eligible for any severance terms outlined in the Agreement unless otherwise agreed to by a majority of the City Council in writing.

7. Compensation and Annual Evaluation:

A. Manager’s annual Base Salary in the first three years of this agreement shall be as follows:
(1) Year One (1): One-Hundred and Fifty-Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents. ($155,000.00);
(2) Year Two (2): One-Hundred and Sixty Thousand Dollars and zero cents. ($160,000.00);
(3) Year Three (3): One-Hundred and Sixty-Five Thousand Dollars and zero cents. ($165,000.00);
Said amounts shall be payable in monthly or bi-weekly installments at the same time and in the same manner as other employees of the City are paid. Increases to any of the above amounts and increases after year three to Manager’s Base Salary may be enacted in the sole discretion of the majority of the City Council in writing at an open and public general meeting of the City Council.

B. City, by the City Council, and Manager may set mutually-agreed-upon objectives for each year under this Agreement. The City Council shall evaluate Manager’s performance at least once a year at a date and time agreed to by the Parties (“Annual Evaluation”).

C. Manager’s Base Salary increases approved by the City Council from time to time pursuant to this Agreement shall not require an amendment to this Agreement to 26 6
be effective. Such salary increase shall be set forth in a salary resolution approved by the City Council.

8. Standard Benefit Package:

As part of Manager’s annual compensation, City agrees to provide Manager the following:

A. One (1) day of sick time per month with no cap on accrual; B. Fifteen (15) vacation days accrued annually with a cap of 30 days allowed to be carried over in each calendar year; any amount over 30 days accrued at the end of each calendar year shall be deleted (“Use it or lose it”) :

C. Ten (10) days of administrative leave annually with no carryover from yearto-year (“Use it or lose it”); B. Thirteen and one half (13.5) holidays annually with no carryover from yearto-year (“Use it or lost it”); C. City provided $10,000 life insurance policy by the standard carrier selected by the City. Manager shall designate the beneficiaries of the policy. Manager shall also be entitled to participate in any group life or disability insurance programs approved by the City Council for all employees;
D. Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage which are provided to other employees; City shall pay that portion of the employee and dependent rate or premium as is determined by the City Council for all employees; E. Deferred Compensation plan with 2% employer match;
F. Pension through enrollment of Manager as a member of the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) in the PERS plan selected by City in its sole discretion subject to the City’s agreement with PERS. 27 7

9. Housing Stipend and Relocation Assistance:

A. City shall provide a one-time payment of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) of relocation assistance to Manager within 60 days of execution of this agreement, to be used by Manager in relocating to the City.

B. Additionally, Manager shall be provided a housing stipend of $1,500 per month in addition to the Base Salary, but only if Manager physically resides within Dunsmuir City Limits. The $1,500 stipend shall be considered part of Manager’s Base Salary, and maybe used at the sole discretion of the Manager as his personal property, and shall not be subject to audit by the City, except that this stipend shall not be considered for calculation of severance pay. .

10. Equipment:

A. City shall provide Manager a cellular telephone for his use in conducting City business; Cell Phone shall remain the property of the City and shall be used only for City business, provided, however, that it is expressly understood that the equipment may be subject to incidental personal use by Manager so long as it does not interfere with the equipment’s primary business use.

B. City shall provide Manager a laptop computer for his use in conducting City business; Laptop shall remain the property of the City and shall be used only for City business, provided, however, that it is expressly understood that the equipment may be subject to incidental personal use by Manager so long as it does not interfere with the equipment’s primary business use.
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13. Abuse of Office or Position:

If Manager is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position, all of the following shall apply: (a) if Manager is provided with administrative leave pay pending an investigation, Manager shall be required to fully reimburse City such amounts paid; (b) if City pays for the criminal legal defense of Manager (which would be in its sole discretion, as it is generally not obligated to pay for a criminal defense), Manager shall be required to fully reimburse City such amounts paid; and (c) if this Agreement is terminated, any Severance Pay and Severance Benefits related to the termination that Manager may receive from City shall be fully reimbursed to City or shall be void if not yet paid to Manager. For purposes of this Section, abuse of office or position means either: (d) an abuse of public authority, including waste, fraud, and violation of the law under color of authority; or (e) a crime against public justice.

14. Enforcement of this Agreement:

The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce this Agreement or to resolve any dispute or controversy arising under its terms and conditions, shall be entitled to payment of his/her/its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

15. Communications Upon Manager’s Separation:

In the event the City terminates the Manager without cause, or if Manager resigns and terminates this Agreement, the City and the Manager agree that no member of the City Council, the City Management staff, nor the Manager, shall make any written, oral or electronic statement to any member of the public, the press, or any city employee concerning the Manager’s termination except in the form of a joint press release or statement, the content of which is mutually agreeable to the City and the Manager, or as otherwise allowed by law. The joint press release or statement shall not contain any text or information that is disparaging to either party. Either party may verbally repeat the substance of the joint press release or statement in response to any inquiry. Information 29 9
which is subject to disclosure under the Public Records Act may be repeated by either Party.

16. Indemnification:

Consistent with the California Government Code, City shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Manager using legal counsel of City’s choosing, against expense or legal liability for acts or omissions by Manager occurring within the course and scope of Manager’s employment under this Agreement. Legal representation, provided by City for City Manager, shall extend until a final determination of the issues including any and all losses, damages, judgments, interest, settlements, fines, court costs, and the reasonable costs and expenses of legal proceedings, including appeals, and including attorneys’ fees, and expert witness fees and all other trial and appellate costs, and other liabilities incurred, imposed upon, or suffered by Manager in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, actual or threatened. In the event there is a conflict of interest between City and Manager such that independent counsel is required for Manager, Manager may engage his/her own legal counsel, in which event City shall indemnify Manager, including direct payment of all such reasonable costs related thereto.

17. Notices:

Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other in writing may be effected either by personal delivery, mail, or email. Mailed and emailed notices shall be addressed to the parties as set forth below, but each party may change his/her/its address by written notice given in accordance with this Section. Notices delivered personally or by email will be deemed communicated as of actual receipt. Mailed notices will be deemed communicated and received as of three (3) calendar days following the date of mailing. Emailed notices shall be deemed communicated and received upon confirmation of successful transmission to the Party.
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CITY: City of Dunsmuir
Attention: Mayor or City Attorney
5915 Dunsmuir Ave.

Dunsmuir, CA 94533
Email: [email protected]
[Mayor e-mail?]
MANAGER: MATTHEW COHRS
[Address and Email listed on file with Human Resources]

18. Conflict With City Charter or Municipal Code:

The City personnel ordinances, resolutions, rules and policies shall apply to Manager in the same manner as applied to other management employees, provided, however, in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the California Government Code or the DunsmuirMunicipal Code, the California Government Code or the Municipal Code shall prevail over this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any change made to the Municipal Code, or if a City Charter is adopted that fundamentally changes the City’s form of government from the Council/Manager Form of Government, as that term is defined in California Government Code section 34851 to 34859, to any other form of local government as allowed under the laws and rules established by the State of California, shall constitute termination of this Agreement and Manager shall be subject to severance under Section 6.A.

19. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to the employment of Manager by City, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that employment. Each party to this 31 11
Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by either party, or by anyone acting on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other employment agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party.

20. Modifications:

Any modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.

21. Effect of Waiver:

The failure of either party to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.

22. Severance and Partial Invalidity:

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court or administrative body of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. 32 12

23. Governing Law and Venu:

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. Venue for enforcement of this Agreement shall be the Siskiyou County Superior Court and the Eastern District of California of the United States District Court.

This Agreement is entered into this ______ day of May, 2026.

CITY OF DUNSMUIR
By: _____________________________ ______________________________

MAYOR JULIANA LUCCHESI MATTHEW COHRS
Attest: Approved as to Form:
________________________________ ______________________________ City Clerk City Attorney
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GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT
This General Release Agreement (“Release Agreement”) is entered into by and between ____________________ ("Manager") and CITY OF ____________________ (“City"), in light of the following facts:

A. Manager’s employment with City concluded on ____________.

B. Certain disputes have arisen between City and Manager.

C. City and Manager each deny any liability whatsoever to the other.

D. City and Manager wish to fully and finally resolve any and all disputes they may have with each other.

E. Manager is hereby informed that he/she has twenty-one (21) days from receipt of this Agreement to consider it. City hereby advises Manager to consult with his/her legal counsel before signing this Agreement.

F. Manager acknowledges that for a period of seven (7) days following the signing of this Agreement ("Revocation Period"), he/she may revoke the Agreement. This Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until the day the Revocation Period has expired.

G. Manager acknowledges that the Salary Payment referenced in the City Manager Employment Agreement represents all compensation, including salary, accrued benefit balances and reimbursed expenses, due and payable to him/her through the date of employment termination. Manager also acknowledges that Citywill make this Salary Payment without regard to whether he/she signs this Agreement. The Salary Payment does not constitute consideration for this Agreement.

1. Receipt of Salary Payment. Manager hereby acknowledges receipt of a check or checks for all compensation owing to him/her, including salary, accrued benefit balances and reimbursed expenses ("Salary Payment") from City.

2. Severance. Within five (5) days following Manager’s signing, delivering to the City, and not revoking this Agreement, City shall pay Manager the gross amount provided for in the City Manager Employment Agreement, less applicable deductions, and shall provide the months of medical benefits as provided in that same Agreement.

Manager acknowledges that the Severance is in excess of all amounts due and owing him as a result of his employment by City.
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3. General Release. In consideration of the Severance to be paid and provided to Manager, and other good and valuable consideration, Manager hereby releases and discharges City and its past and present City Council Members, employees, representatives and agents, from all rights, claims, causes of action, and damages, both known and unknown, in law or in equity, concerning and/or arising out of his/her employment by City which he/she now has, or ever had, including but not limited to any rights, claims, causes of action or damages arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Domestic Partners Act of 2003, the California Labor Code, the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004, the California Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act, the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, any other federal, state, or local employment practice legislation, or any federal or state common law, including wrongful discharge, breach of express or implied contract, or breach of public policy.

Manager hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits afforded by Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California. Manager understands and acknowledges the significance and consequences of this specific waiver of Section 1542. Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California states as follows:
"A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party."
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of City and its past and present City Council Members, employees, representatives and agents, Manager expressly acknowledges that this General Release is intended to include in its effect, without limitation, all claims which he/she does not know or suspect to exist in his/her favor.

Manager further acknowledges that he/she has read this General Release and that he/she understands that this is a general release, and that he/she intends to be legally bound by the same.
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4. Fees and Costs. Manager and City agree that in the event of litigation relating to this Release Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover his/her/its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Dated __________ ____, 20__ CITY OF ___________________________ By:________________________________
Dated:__________ ____, 20__ ________________________________

MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:

Date:______________________
ATTEST:

By:

City Clerk
Date:_______________________
36 CITY OF DUNSMUIR

REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
June 4 2026
SUMMARY:

Mossbrae Falls, located approximately 1.5 miles north of downtown Dunsmuir along the Sacramento River Canyon, is one of Northern California's most-photographed natural landmarks. Because no legal trail currently exists, visitors routinely trespass on active Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks to reach the falls — a documented public safety hazard that has resulted in fatalities and serious injuries. The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant program, administered by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), is a well-matched federal funding source for construction of a safe, legal public trail that eliminates pedestrian trespass on Union Pacific right-of-way. This staff report summarizes the CRISI program, outlines the grant application process, identifies eight policy questions requiring City Council direction, and presents an estimated application-phase budget. Staff recommends Council authorize the City Manager to submit a CRISI grant application and provide direction on the key policy decisions identified herein.

BACKGROUND:

Mossbrae Falls is a distinctive horsetail waterfall fed by natural springs emerging from the canyon walls of the Sacramento River Gorge. The site lies within the Sacramento River Canyon National Natural Landmark and draws visitors from throughout Northern California and beyond. The falls are not accessible by any existing road or legal trail. The only practical approach route currently used by the public requires walking approximately 1.5 miles along or across active Union Pacific Railroad mainline tracks — a Class I freight and Amtrak passenger corridor.

Trespass on this corridor is illegal under federal and state law and has resulted in multiple deaths and serious injuries. Despite repeated public warnings and periodic enforcement by Union Pacific and local law enforcement, trespass incidents continue because of the exceptional draw of the natural attraction and the absence of any safe alternative access route.

A dedicated public trail — constructed on City, County, State, or negotiated Union Pacific right-of-way — would permanently redirect visitors away from active tracks, serving the public recreational interest while directly advancing the federal railroad safety mission CRISI is designed to support.

LEGAL AUTHORITY:

The CRISI program is authorized under 49 U.S.C. § 22907 and was significantly expanded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, Pub. L. 117-58, November 2021). The following statutes and regulations govern CRISI eligibility, application requirements, and grant administration and should be reviewed in full by the City Attorney prior to application submission:
• 49 U.S.C. § 22907 — CRISI program authorization, eligible project categories, and cost-share requirements
• 49 U.S.C. § 22901 et seq. — General railroad improvement and safety provisions • 49 C.F.R. Part 264 — FRA financial assistance procedures and grant conditions • 2 C.F.R. Part 200 — Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
• California Government Code § 53060 — City authority to contract for professional services 37 ABOUT THE CRISI PROGRAM:

The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) program provides competitive discretionary grants for projects that improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of U.S. railroad infrastructure. Grants are awarded through periodic Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs) published in the Federal Register and at Grants.gov. The program authorized $1 billion annually for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 under IIJA. Key program parameters include:
• Federal share: Up to 80% federal; minimum 20% non-federal match required (49 U.S.C. § 22907(f)) • Eligible applicants: States, local governments, railroad carriers, and other public entities • Eligible project types include: railroad trespass prevention; at-grade crossing safety improvements; grade separations; and multimodal safety improvements at railroad corridors • Applications submitted through Grants.gov using SF-424 and FRA supplemental forms • FRA conducts pre-application consultations upon request — strongly recommended for first-time applicants
PROJECT ALIGNMENT WITH CRISI PRIORITIES:

The Mossbrae Falls Trail Project aligns directly with CRISI's core railroad safety mission. The project would eliminate an established pedestrian trespass hazard on an active Class I mainline by constructing a lawful alternative access route. FRA has funded similar pedestrian safety and grade-separation projects under CRISI, and the trespass-elimination framing makes this project a strong candidate for competitive consideration. Union Pacific Railroad's cooperation and co-sponsorship, if secured, would further strengthen the application.

City Council Authorization
The City Council must formally authorize the City Manager to submit a CRISI grant application on behalf of the City. At this meeting, Council should provide direction on the project scope, proposed route alignment, matching fund source, and partnership strategy. Staff will incorporate Council direction into the application narrative.

FISCAL IMPACTS
The Mossbrae Falls Trail Project will require a non-federal cost share of not less than 20 percent of total eligible project costs, as mandated by 49 U.S.C. § 22907(h). Based on the total project cost of $26 Million estimated in the staff report dated May 2026 the City’s minimum match obligation is estimated at $5.2 Million. These funds are not currently appropriated in the City’s adopted budget. The City Manager is directed to identify and recommend a funding strategy for the required match, which may include State of California transportation or recreation grant programs, a cost-share contribution from donations, City General Fund reserves, or a combination thereof, and to present a proposed budget appropriation to the City Council for approval prior to acceptance of any CRISI award.

The City acknowledges that, consistent with 2 C.F.R. § 200.305, non-federal match funds must be expended concurrently with federal funds throughout the period of performance at the required percentage, and the City’s financial planning shall account for this cash-flow requirement.

Fiscal Impact: Yes
Budgeted Item? No
Budget Adjustment Needed? Yes — if awarded a budget adjustment will be presented to the City Council
Affected fund(s): General Fund contributions
38 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Authorization to submit a grant application is an organizational and administrative action of the City and is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). If the CRISI grant is awarded, a full CEQA review will be conducted concurrently with the federally required NEPA process, with FRA serving as the lead federal agency.

Staff anticipates that environmental review will require biological surveys, cultural resource assessments, and consultation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and applicable federal agencies under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act.

Environmental compliance costs are included in the project cost estimates above.

CONCLUSIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following actions:

Motion to approve City Council Resolution CCR-2026-13 A Resolution Of The City Council Of The City Of Dunsmuir, California, Authorizing Submission Of A Grant Application To The Federal Railroad Administration Under The Consolidated Rail Infrastructure And Safety Improvements (Crisi) Program For The Mossbrae Falls Trail Project; Designating An Authorized Representative; Committing The NonFederal Cost Share; And Authorizing Execution Of A Grant Agreement If Awarded 39 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-13

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR,

CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE

FEDERAL RAILROAD ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE CONSOLIDATED RAIL

INFRASTRUCTURE AND SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS (CRISI) PROGRAM FOR THE MOSSBRAE FALLS TRAIL PROJECT; DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE; COMMITTING THE NON-FEDERAL COST SHARE; AND

AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT IF AWARDED
WHEREAS, the City of Dunsmuir (“City”) is a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, Mossbrae Falls is a nationally recognized natural landmark located within the Sacramento River Canyon, approximately 1.5 miles north of downtown Dunsmuir, California, in the County of Siskiyou, and is among the most visited natural attractions in Northern California; and
WHEREAS, no legal public trail currently provides access to Mossbrae Falls, and the only route currently used by the public to reach the falls requires pedestrian travel along and across the active Union Pacific Railroad mainline; a Class I freight and Amtrak intercity passenger rail corridor operating within and adjacent to the City of Dunsmuir; and WHEREAS, pedestrian trespass on the Union Pacific Railroad mainline to access Mossbrae Falls constitutes a violation of federal and state law and has resulted in multiple documented fatalities and serious injuries on the corridor; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that construction of a safe, legal public trail providing access to Mossbrae Falls without requiring pedestrian use of active railroad right-of-way serves a critical public safety interest and is consistent with the City’s goals for public safety, economic development, and tourism; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Railroad Administration (“FRA”), a modal administration of the United States Department of Transportation, administers the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (“CRISI”) Program, authorized under 49 U.S.C. § 22907, and funded under the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (Pub. L. No. 119-4, March 15, 2025), the FY 2025 and 2026 Advance Appropriations in Division J, Title II of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Pub. L. No. 117-58, November 15, 2021), and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (Pub. L. No. 119-75, February 3, 2026); and WHEREAS, the FRA has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for the FY 2025- 2026 CRISI Program, Funding Opportunity No. FR-CRS-26-001, Assistance Listing No. 20.337, with applications due no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 22, 2026; and WHEREAS, the CRISI Program is expressly authorized to fund the development and implementation of measures to prevent trespassing on railroad property and reduce associated injuries and fatalities pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 22907(c)(2)(K), and the Mossbrae Falls Trail Project directly advances this statutory purpose; and
40 WHEREAS, the City of Dunsmuir is an eligible applicant under the CRISI Program as a political subdivision of the State of California pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 22907(b)(1)(E); and WHEREAS, the CRISI Program provides a federal cost share of up to 80 percent of total eligible project costs, with a minimum non-federal cost share of 20 percent required pursuant to 49 U.S.C. § 22907(h), and the City intends to satisfy the required non-federal match through state, county, and/or City funding sources to be identified and committed prior to application submission; and WHEREAS, submission of a CRISI grant application does not obligate the City to accept an award or incur any project construction expenditure, but City Council authorization is required to allow the City Manager to execute and submit the application on behalf of the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the staff report dated May 2026 regarding the Mossbrae Falls Trail Project CRISI application and, after consideration of all evidence and testimony presented at a duly noticed public meeting, finds that submission of a CRISI grant application is in the best interests of the City and its residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir, California, as follows:

Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference as though set forth in full.

Section 2. Authorization to Apply. The City Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager, or their designee, to prepare and submit to the Federal Railroad Administration a grant application under the FY 2025-2026 CRISI Program (Funding Opportunity No. FR-CRS-26-001, Assistance Listing No. 20.337) for the Mossbrae Falls Trail Project. The application shall request federal funding in an amount not to exceed 80 percent of the total eligible project cost, consistent with 49 U.S.C. § 22907(h) and the requirements of the NOFO.

Section 3. Authorized Representative. The City Manager of the City of Dunsmuir is hereby designated as the Authorized Representative of the City for all purposes related to the CRISI application, including execution of the SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), any required assurances and certifications, supplemental application materials, and any subsequent correspondence with the Federal Railroad Administration or the United States Department of Transportation. The City Manager is authorized to delegate this authority in writing to a City Representative or as circumstances may require.

Section 4. Non-Federal Cost Share Commitment. The City Council hereby commits to providing or securing the non-federal cost share required by 49 U.S.C. § 22907(h), which shall not be less than 20 percent of the total eligible project costs. The City Manager is directed to identify and confirm specific sources of the non-federal match; which may include State of California transportation or recreation grant funds, community-based organization or private donor contributions, and City General Fund appropriations, and to return to the City Council with a budget appropriation for approval before the match obligation is incurred.

Section 5. Grant Agreement Execution. If the Federal Railroad Administration selects the Mossbrae Falls Trail Project for a CRISI award, the City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City a grant agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney for compliance with applicable law, and subject to 41 City Council approval of any budget appropriation required to fulfill the non-federal cost share and project management obligations.

Section 6. Federal Assurances and Certifications. The City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City all certifications and assurances required by the CRISI Program, including but not limited to:
(a) Compliance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 (Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards); (b) Compliance with the domestic preference requirements of 49 U.S.C. § 22905(a) (FRA Buy America) and the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. No. 117-58, Sections 70901-52);
(c) Compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 4601 et seq.), to the extent applicable; and (d) Compliance with all applicable civil rights, nondiscrimination, environmental, and labor standards requirements of federal law.

Section 7. Environmental Review. The City Manager is authorized to take all steps necessary to initiate and complete compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), with the FRA serving as the lead federal agency upon award, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as applicable to the Mossbrae Falls Trail Project. Authorization to submit a grant application is an organizational and administrative action of the City that is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).

Section 8. SAM.gov Registration and Intergovernmental Review. The City Manager is directed to ensure the City’s registration in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is current, active, and in good standing prior to application submission, as required by 2 C.F.R. §

25.200. The City Manager is further directed to comply with any applicable intergovernmental review requirements under Executive Order 12372 and to submit the application to the California State Clearinghouse for review if required.

Section 9. Post-Award Reporting and Compliance. If a CRISI award is made, the City agrees to comply with all post-award reporting requirements set forth in the NOFO and the grant agreement, including submission of project performance reports in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.329 and all FRA Standard Terms and Conditions in effect at the time of award.

Section 10. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Dunsmuir at a duly noticed regular meeting of the City Council held on the 4th day of June, 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
_______________________________
42 Juliana Lucchesi, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Wendy Perkins, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
David Lim, City Attorney
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Project Title: Mossbrae Falls Trail Project: Trespass Prevention and Pedestrian Safety Improvement
Lead Applicant: City of Dunsmuir, California
Project Location: Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County, California; Sacramento River Canyon, Union Pacific Railroad mainline corridor
Lifecycle Stage Requested: Project Planning, Project Development, Final Design, and Construction
Estimated Total Project Cost Request: Up to $26 Million Estimated Dunsmuir 20% Match: $5.2 Million
Rural Area Designation: Yes — Siskiyou County qualifies as a Rural Area; eligible for Rural SetAside (49 U.S.C. § 22907(g)) Host Railroad: Union Pacific Railroad
Authorized Representative: City Manager, City of Dunsmuir, 5902 Dunsmuir Avenue, Dunsmuir, CA 96025; (530) 235-4822
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