Dunsmuir City Council
October 15, 2026

CITY OF DUNSMUIR

CITY COUNCIL
Thursday, October 15th , 2026

MEETING AGENDA
REGULAR SESSION - - 6:00 p.m.

CLOSED SESSION TO FOLLOW
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A. CALL TO ORDER
B. ROLL CALL
C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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E. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS
F. COMMITTEE REPORTS
G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES September 17th , 2026 and October 1st , 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. a. Check Register: 9/12-10/2/26
Recommended Action: To approve the consent calendar.

I. PUBLIC HEARING
Introduce and Read by Title only Ordinance 586 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR

AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, and to waive further reading of the text and move to second reading at next regular meeting.

J. OLD BUSINESS

1. Update from Union Pacific Railroad on Railyard Oil Seepage

2. City Manager Workplan Update – Discussion Item
K. NEW BUSINESS

1. Presentation by Resilience Coordinator Regarding Super El Nino.

2. Accept Collection System Improvement Project as Complete Recommended Action: Accept The Collection System Improvement Project as Complete

3. Consider Update to Snow Removal Policy
Possible action: Change to Snow Removal Policy
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
M. PUBLIC COMMENT ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM
N. ADJOURN TO CLOSED SESSION:

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 4121 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir CA 96025
Agency negotiator: Matt Cohrs, Blake Michaelsen
Negotiating parties: Castle Rock Water Company, LLC
Under negotiation: Payment and negotiation of current and future lease agreements O. REPORT OUT FROM CLOSED SESSION
P. ADJOURNMENT
ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, November 6th, 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 1 Dunsmuir City Council Meeting Minutes of September 17th, 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER 6:02 PM
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers: Hubbard, Clarno, Sebring, Bryan, Lucchesi

Absent: None
Staff present: City Clerk Perkins, City Manager Cohrs, City Attorney Lim, HR Consultant Dellandre C. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS –
D. PUBLIC COMMENTS – open at 6:05 Andrea Herr announces Secret Society Handshake will be playing a concert at the Botantical Gardens on Saturday, also, down at Bee Kind, Dunsmuir River Days will put on folk and bluegrass concert from 6-10. Many River days activities over the next week.

Steven Bryan – Community Resource Center, Community Garden will be closing as well as the Farmers Market. Tomorrow is senior lunch at community building . Jeanne and Gary's Pizza Factory is hosting. September 26th Saturday is a golf fundraiser.

Wayne Meredith - Comments on the Library needing additional funding needing a total of $36,000 / year. Thinks that the library , the concept of one, is going out of style, and perhaps the building should be turned into a museum, since it's becoming one.

Denise Wiley – Fall Green Waste day is coming up on October 24th. McConnell foundation is partnering to help those in need helping with pickups, which can be done the day before the event.

E. COUNCIL AND STAFF COMMENTS
Sheriff's Office - Please respect school bus flashing lights.

City Manager Cohrs – City Manager newsletter will be published in the upcoming bill and utility bills going forward. Rotary has invited City Manager to the Botanical Gardens for a luncheon. Gives some updates on repairs on the storm drain located near Yaks parking area off Pioneer Way.

Several water leaks in the system have been reported and being worked on.

Clarno – Rigatoni dinner October 3rd. Working on the next iteration of waterfall grants. Winning artist for the final mural design along lower pine street has been selected.

F. COMMITEEE REPORTS – None
2 G. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – Motion to approve minutes of September 3rd, 2026 Moved by: Councilmember Hubbard
Seconded by: Councilmember Sebring Motion Carried (5 to 0 ) H. CONSENT CALENDAR –
a. Check Register: 8/29-9/11/2026
Recommended Action: To approve the consent calendar.

Moved by: Clarno
Seconded by: Sebring Motion Carried ( 5 to 0 )
I. PUBLIC HEARINGS –
Appeal Hearing: Continuation of 8/20 Appeal Hearing: Appeal of Planning Commission Resolution PC-2026-04 denying the Application and issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Dunsmuir Cannabis Company located at 5838 Dunsmuir Ave APN 058-113-070, City Council Hearing De Dovo (DMC 17.140.030) Cannabis Dispensary Retail Dunsmuir Cannabis. Cannabis Dispensary Retail Dunsmuir Cannabis. Consideration of Approval of City Council Resolution 2026-17 Approving the Conditional Use Permit to permit Cannabis Retail Recommended Action: Approve the CUP For Dunsmuir Cannabis Company Public Hearing open at 6:24 p.m. (Clarno recuses as he was absent first hearing on 8/20) Motion to Approve the Conditional Use Permit and Resolution 2026-17 subject to conditions of approval
Moved by: Lucchesi
Seconded by: Sebring Motion Carried ( 3 to 1 ) Hubbard No, Clarno Recused J. OLD BUSINESS – None
K. NEW BUSINESS - None
L. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
M. ADJOURNMENT at 6:39 p.m.

Mayor Lucchesi City Clerk Perkins
1 Dunsmuir City Council Meeting Minutes of October 1st , 2026 A. CALL TO ORDER 6:03 PM
B. ROLL CALL
On roll call were Councilmembers: Clarno

Absent: Hubbard, Bryan, Sebring, Lucchesi
Staff present: City Clerk Perkins, City Manager Cohrs, City Attorney Lim, HR Consultant Dellandre C. ADJOURNMENT There being no quorum, the meeting was adjourned at 6:05 p.m ADJOURN TO THURSDAY, October 15TH, 2026, 6:00 P.M., COUNCIL CHAMBERS 5902 DUNSMUIR AVE,

DUNSMUIR, CA
Mayor Lucchesi City Clerk Perkins
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My Check Report
City of Dunsmuir By Check Number
Date Range: 09/12/2026 - 10/02/2026
Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number Bank Code: Mechanics Bank-Mechanics Bank
03525 Eugene Meyer and Patricia Meyer 09/15/2026 EFT 0.00 1,214.94 10 03526 Meyer & Sons Heating, Plumbing, And Air Conditioning, INC. 09/15/2026 EFT 0.00 2,581.75 11 03515 Franchise Tax Board 09/16/2026 Regular 0.00 479.74 686 02347 OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL UNION NO.3 09/16/2026 Regular 0.00 528.00 687 00203 AT&T 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 108.72 688
00297 BIG VALLEY SANITATION 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 258.00 689 00968 DUNSMUIR TRUE VALUE 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 348.29 690 01106 FERGUSON ENTERPRISES INC,1423 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 244.06 691 01801 L.N. CURTIS AND SONS, INC 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 187.30 692 01961 MANFREDI'S DEPOT 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 1,974.62 693 02362 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 768.40 694 02363 PACE ENGINEERING, INC. 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 93,398.29 695 02370 PACIFIC POWER 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 30.97 696
02726 RONALD L. GRIFFITH 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 150.00 697 02937 SISKIYOU CO TOURISM IMPROV DIS TONYA DOWSE09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 24,938.68 698 02957 SISKIYOU COUNTY EDC 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 1,250.00 699 03109 SW MAINTENANCE CORP 09/18/2026 Regular 0.00 2,274.08 700 00036 ADVANCED INFOSYSTEMS & DATA MANAGEMENT09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 427.65 701 00396 BRYAN, MANYA 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 46.75 702
00500 CATALYST ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS CORPORATION 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 1,590.64 703 00617 CLEMENS WASTE REMOVAL Dianna Duran 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 30,405.24 704 00931 DRY CREEK LANDFILL, INC. 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 2,599.26 705 01271 GREAT NORTHERN CORP. 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 134.33 706 01299 HANNAH SMITH 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 50.00 707
02315 NORTH VALLEY DISTRIBUTING 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 280.81 708 02362 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 846.10 709 02370 PACIFIC POWER 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 2,578.85 710 02965 SISKIYOU HUMANE SOCIETY 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 750.00 711 03333 US BANK CORP PAYMENT SYSTEMS 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 8,411.10 712 **Void** 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 713
**Void** 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 0.00 714
03383 VYVE 09/25/2026 Regular 0.00 84.95 715
00218 AYON, JAVIER 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 50.00 717
03531 D and H Water Systems, Inc. 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 1,296.04 718 00820 DECLUSIN, BRANDON 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 90.00 719 00966 DUNSMUIR TIRE Black Sands Enterprises, LLC 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 723.42 720 01095 FASTENAL COMPANY 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 3,205.48 721 01442 JACOBS ENGINEERING GROUP INC. 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 5,444.07 722 01765 KIMLEY-HORN & ASSOC., INC. 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 93,837.70 723 01908 LONARDO S. DEPAOLA Development Compliance10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 2,545.00 724 02077 MES SERVICE COMPANY LLC 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 3,995.02 725 02268 NBS GOVERNMENT FINANCE GROUP 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 1,285.80 726 02362 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES, LLC 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 94.00 727 02370 PACIFIC POWER 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 78.79 728
02370 PACIFIC POWER 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 71.27 729
02379 PALMER, ALEX 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 90.00 730
02520 QUILL CORPORATION 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 108.51 731 02832 SEBIS DIRECT INC 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 3,000.00 732 02842 SERVIAM BY WRIGHT LLP 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 20,810.68 733 02907 SHORT, ROBERT 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 50.00 734
03535 Site Work Solutions 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 125,302.46 735 02991 SOLANO'S CONTRACTOR BUILDING SUPPLY 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 3.75 736 03300 TULLIS, INC. 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 3,074.05 737 03343 USA BLUE BOOK, INC 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 192.99 738 My Check Report Date Range: 09/12/2026 - 10/02/2026
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Vendor Number Vendor Name Payment Date Payment Type Discount Amount Payment Amount Number 03435 WEX BANK 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 3,644.89 739
03540 Zente Farms LLC 10/02/2026 Regular 0.00 4,875.00 740 Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Discount
Payment
Payment Type Count
Bank Code Mechanics Bank Summary
Bank Drafts
EFT's
52 0
2 0
2 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
56 0.00
Payment
449,013.75

0.00 0.00

0.00 3,796.69
452,810.44
Payable
Count
69 0
0 0
2 71
My Check Report Date Range: 09/12/2026 - 10/02/2026
10/7/2026 11:30:02 AM Page 3 of 3
All Bank Codes Check Summary
Payment Type Discount
Payment
Count Payment
Payable
Count
Regular Checks
Manual Checks
Voided Checks
Bank Drafts
EFT's
52 0
2 0
2 0.00

0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
56 0.00
449,013.75

0.00 0.00

0.00 3,796.69
452,810.44
69 0
0 0
2 71
Fund Name Period Amount
Fund Summary
98 Pooled Cash 9/2026 178,941.52
98 Pooled Cash 10/2026 273,868.92
452,810.44

City of Dunsmuir

STAFF REPORT
RE: Amend contract between city and CalPERS retirement system MEETING DATE: 10/1/26 SUBMITTED BY: Blake - Finance Director
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: Amend the contract between the city and CalPERS to include changes enacted by state legislation
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The city contracts with the state, specifically the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS), for a retirement system for city employees. The State legislature enacted changes and this item is for the city to accept those changes.

OPTIONS: Approve as shown in exhibit, or provide other direction 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: Motion to introduce and read by title only ordinance 5xx AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, and to waive further reading of the text and move to second reading at next available meeting,
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit
ORDINANCE NO. ________________
An Ordinance of the _____________________________________________________________________________________ of the (Name of Governing Body)
__________________________________________________________________________________ authorizing an amendment (Name of Public Agency)
to the contract between the ____________________________________________________________________________ of the (Name of Governing Body)
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ and the (Name of Public Agency)
Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System.

The ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ of the (Name of Governing Body)
_________________________________________________________________________________________ does ordain as follows:
(Name of Public Agency)
Section 1.

That an amendment to the contract between the ____________________________________________________________ (Name of Governing Body)
of the ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Name of Public Agency)
and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, marked Exhibit, and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.

Section 2.

The _______________________________________________ of the ________________________________________________________ (Title of Presiding Officer) (Name of Governing Body)
is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency.

Section 3.

This Ordinance shall take effect _____________________ days after the date of its adoption, and prior to the expiration of _______________ days from the passage thereof shall be published at least ____________ in the __________________________________________________________________________, a newspaper of general circulation, (Name of Newspaper)
published and circulated in the ________________________________________________________ and thenceforth and (Name of City or County)
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.

Adopted and approved this ______________ day of __________________________________________, ______________. _________________________________________
Presiding Officer
Attest:
_______________________________
Clerk
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CalPERS

EXHIBIT
California
Public Employees' Retirement System

AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
Between the
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
City Council
City of Dunsmuir
The Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency,hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having entered into a contract effective February 1, 1977, and witnessed December 6, 1976, and as amended effective July 1, 1999, which provides for participation of Public Agency in said System, Board and Public Agencyhereby agree as follows:

A . Paragraphs 1 through 12 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed, effective July 1, 1999, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1 through 15 inclusive:

All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 55 for classic local miscellaneous members, age 62 for new local miscellaneousmembers, age 50 for classic local safety members, and age 57 for new localsafety members.

Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System from and after February 1, 1977, making its employees as hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein and to all amendmentsto said Law hereafter enacted except those, which by express provisionsthereof, apply only on the election of a contracting agency.

Public Agency agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and its trustees, agents and employees, the CaPERS Board of Administration, and the California Public Employees' Retirement Fund from any claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses and costs, including butnot limited to interest, penalties and attorney fees that may arise as a result of any of the following:
(a) Public Agency's election to provide retirement benefits, provisions or formulas under this Contract that are different than the retirement benefits, provisions or formulas provided under the Public Agency's prior non-CaPERS retirement program.
(b) Any dispute, disagreement, claim, or proceeding (including without limitation arbitration, administrative hearing, or litigation) between Public Agency and its employees (or their representatives) which relates to Public Agency's election to amend this Contract to provide retirement benefits, provisions orformulas that are different than such employees' existing retirement benefits, provisions or formulas.
(c) Public Agency's agreement with a third party other than CalPERS to provide retirement benefits, provisions, or formulas that are different than the retirement benefits, provisions or formulasprovided under this Contract and provided for under the CaliforniaPublic Employees' Retirement Law.

Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as are excluded by law or this agreement:a . Local Police Officers (herein referred to as local safety members); b . Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as local miscellaneous members).

In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by saidRetirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not becomemembers of said Retirement System:

NO ADDITIONAL EXCLUSIONS
The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year ofcredited prior and current service as a classic local miscellaneous membershall be determined in accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law subject to the reduction provided therein for Federal Social Security (2% at age 55 Modified).

10. 1 1 .

The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year ofcredited prior and current service as a new local miscellaneous membershall be determined in accordance with Section 7522.20 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 62 Supplemental to Federal Social Security).

The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year ofcredited prior and current service as a classic local safety member shall bedetermined in accordance with Section 21362 of said Retirement Lawsubject to the reduction provided therein for Federal Social Security (2% atage 50 Modified).The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year ofcredited prior and current service as a new local safety member shall bedetermined in accordance with Section 7522.25(d) of said Retirement Law (2.7% at age 57 Supplemental to Federal Social Security).

Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optional provisions:a . Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave).

Public Agency, in accordance with Government Code Section 20834, shallnot be considered an "employer" for purposes of the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Contributions of the Public Agency shall be fixed and determined as provided in Government Code Section 20834, and suchcontributions hereafter made shall be held by the Board as provided in Government Code Section 20834.

Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect to local miscellaneous members and local safety members of said Retirement System.

13. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:

A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs ofA reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs ofthe periodic investigation and valuations required by law. 1 4 .

15. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subjectto adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under theRetirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and valuation required by said Retirement Law.

Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of contributionsis paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct payments between theemployee and the Board.

B . This amendment shall be effective on the

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIONPUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM day of

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF DUNSMUIR

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City of Dunsmuir

STAFF REPORT
RE: 2026/2027 City Manager Workplan MEETING DATE: 10-15-26 SUBMITTED BY: Matt Cohrs, 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: This item is for discussion only.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City Manager prepared a Workplan for FY 2026/27 that includes multi-year projects, projects for this year, and key items or tasks that have been prioritized for completion. City Council reviewed the plan, provided feedback, and recommended some items at the 8-20-26 and 9-3-26 Council meetings.

A point that was discussed, which the City Council and City Manager agreed on, is quarterly updates on the Workplan to talk about progress on existing tasks or projects, as well any new items that may have come up which could be added or impact existing priorities or timeframes. This discussion gets the quarterly updates on schedule to occur after each quarter is completed, which in this is case is the 1at quarter update. Additionally, a more concise version of the Workplan has been prepared in an Excel format to present and provide the status of the various projects or tasks. The Word version with more detail is also still being maintained.

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: Copy 2026/27 City Manager Workplan in Excel Name Description Steps Est. completion Status (As Of)

PROJECTS
Mossbrae Falls Build trail to Mossbrae Falls
A. Prepare and publish RFP for engineering firm to design trail. Fall 2026 10.8 - Assessing funds B. Award RFP and begin formal design work. Winter 26/27 Hedge Creek Parking and Trail Head short and long term improvements to the trail head to better accoomdate parking
Identify funding opportunities for preliminary/conceptual plans to redesign the parking and trail head to accomodate additional demand and need for amenities that will be generated by legal access to Mossbrae Falls via the Hedge Creek Trail. Fall 2026

9.14 - Engaging with PACE Engineering on
concpetual design for interim
improvements
Dunsmuir Avenue Improvements
improvements (sidewalk, curb, gutter and on-street
parking) to Dunsmuir Ave from Wells north to Hedge
Creek
Identify potential funding, such as grants, for design work on Dunsmuir Ave in 27/28. Fall 2026/Winter 2027
Butterfly Bridge Project Implement a Communications Plan regarding construction, access and project timeline. Fall 2026/Winter 2027 Administer CDBG Storm Drainage Grant Begin Design Process Winter 2027 9.15 - Engaging with PACE for work Jubliee Railroad and Jubliee College Utilities Connection Coordinate with Jubilee engineers, PACE and Public
Works to establish a project timeline. Develop cost
estimates. Assess options. Fall 2026

9.25 - Coordinated contact with
engineering firms for city and Jubilee
Name Description Steps Est. completion Status (As Of)

PROJECTS
Employee Performance Management Program Design and Implement Employee Performance Management Program 12/31/26
A. Completion of the City Manager Workplan for goal
alignment 9/3/26 9/3- Initial CM projects/taks approved B. Work with departmental leadership to determine
priority projects/operational items for each area 10/31/26 C. leadership team training on performance program 11/30/26 10/26 - Team training scheduled for this wek D. develop individual staff annual performance plans 12/31/26 Review and Update Code compliance Process
Review the compliance process and identify needed
revisions or updates.

A. Updates to the Courtesy notice, Notice of Violation, Administrative citations, and Notice of Warrant 11/30/26

10.8 - Courtesy notice and Admin citation have been updated and reviwed by legal. Being implemented.

B. Better utilization of Administrative citations as a
means for achieving compliance 12/31/26

10.1- Weekly meetings with code inspector and use of new citation
C. Proactive Policy to ensure focus on addressing code
issues that have the most adverse impacts on the city. 12/31/26 Name Description Steps Est. completion Status (As Of)
TASKS
Dunsmuir Email Extensions for City Council Summer 2026 COMPLETED Implement Pre-Application Meetings Offer free pre-applications meetings to give potential applicants an opportunity to review their proposed land use or building changes prior to a formal submittal and incurring costs. Create and publish Pre-application form on webpage Summer 2026 COMPLETED Design a Dunsmuir newsletter to be included in the
monthly utility billing.

Create newsletter format (front/back) and title. Work with staff and council to compose articles. Add as an insert to the utility bill Oct-26 COMPLETED- also added email blast through Mailchimp Review and if needed, update Snow Removal Policy. Needs to be complete for Winter 26/27 season. Fall 2026 10.8 - ONGOING. On 10.15 Council Agenda Design and implement a City Managers Report.

Summary of key items or updates on city staff items. Included as part of each agenda packet. Fall 2026
Dunsmuir Parks and Rec District
Evaluate management of leased city property, recommend changes and move forward with a potential MOU that clearly delineates roles and responsibilities for both entities, such as a shared master planning process for programs and facilities. Fall 2026

10.8- ONGOING. Several meeting with Parks Administrator. Deputy county Atty drawing up a new service agreement
Evaluate Options for a new City Website. Assess options for website services, costs, and potentially issue an RFP. Fall 2026/Winter 2027 10.8 - ONGOING. Met with vendors at Cal cities conference Review Waterfall Grants Program. Make recommendations for revisions/changes. Fall 2026 10.1- ONGOING. Initial reviewof materials. Revisions for Nov publication Update Special Event Permitting Process.

Research forms and processes in other comparable jurisdictions, including all fees depending on the event. Create new Dunsmuir special event application form. Fall2026/Winter 2027

10.1- ONGOING. Researched other cities with City Clerk.New app form being drafted
Downtown Revitalization Efforts. Items to support downtown development and activity A. Implement Downtown Entertainment District. Fall 2026. Approved by Council in late June. Need to engage ABC license holders and other downtown businesses with guidance and information. Install signage and distribute branded cups and bracelets. Update website with district information.

Fall 2026

9.15 - ONGOING. Cups and wrist bands purchased. Outreach materials drafted. Need to work with PW Dir on signage types and installation.

O&E MOU/Dunsmuir Personnel Handbook Revisions. Rec'd draft new MOU. Lanaugage conflicts with new dunsmuir Personnel manual Fall 2026

10.1 - ONGOING Met with HR Dir in Sept. Outlined conflciting language. Met with union on 10.1to reconcile. Making updates.

Addressing Outstanding Fees
Business License Renewals/payments, Unpaid citations, agreements A. Business License follow ups first priority Fall 2026/Winter 2027

9. 30 - ONGOING. high rateofnon-renewed business licenses and nonpayment. Cleaned up database,sentnew renewal letters. Met with admin staff on 9.30 to discuss next steps to address delinquent accounts.

City of Dunsmuir Technology Plan.

Evaluate City technology needs, determine best options for moving forward, and begin drafting a longer term plan to address items based on criticality, need for providing services and funding. Spring 2027
Review various partner relationships and agreements.

Make recommendations for changes or revisions as identified. Prepare new agreements as necessary. 2026-2027
A. Community Resource Center
B. Botanic Gardens 10.1- ONGOING. Attended Sept meeting. Coordianted on Oct 17th event
C. Friends of the Dunsmuir Library 9.20- ONGOING. Extensive engagement. Worked closely on funding request . Ongoing work on Library comparisons
D. Chamber of Commerce 10.1- Informal conversations
E. Friends of Tauendahli Park 9.15- ONGOING. Met with director, discussed maintenance.

Corresponding
F. Castle Rock Water 9.26 - ONGOING. Met with owner and toured plant. Discussing lease.

10.15 - closed session with CC

City of Dunsmuir

STAFF REPORT
RE: Presentation by the Resiliency Coordinator Regarding Super El Nino
MEETING DATE: 10/15/2026
SUBMITTED BY: Matt Cohrs, 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: Presentation and then discussion on efforts being taken by the City of Dunsmuir, Siskiyou County Emergency Management and other partners in anticipation of Super El Nino.

BACKGROUND: Per projections from the National Weather Service, NOAA and numerous agencies throughout the county and locally, Winter 26/27 will potentially be a historic El Nino event, commonly being referred to as “Super El Nino”. This winter is projected to be exceptionally wet and destructive with large storm events throughout the State of California. For Northern California and Siskiyou County, this could mean much stronger and more impactful rain and/or snowfall events than what we would normally see.

As parts of Dunsmuir along the Sarmento River are in a flood zone, and experience with past devastating flood events, the city, along with our regional and state partners, are making preparations should the worst case conditions occur.

Besides the steps being taken by governmental agencies, there are also actions that individuals in the community can take to be better prepared for Super El Nino.

Laura Hall, Resiliency Coordinator for the City of Dunsmuir, will present to City Council and the public about Super El Nino and preparation efforts that are underway.

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: No formal action is needed by the City Council at this time.

Attachments: Attachment 1 – State of CA, Proclamation of State of Emergency Attachment 2 – Dunsmuir Emergency Cheat Sheet
Attachment 3 – CAL OES State of Emergency
Attachment 4 – Siskiyou County Quick Reference Guide
Attachment 5 – FEMA Fact Sheet
Attachment 6 – “If a Flood Hits” (English and Spanish)

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT

STATE OF CALIFORNIA

PROCLAMATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS in the past several years, California has experienced increasingly severe and destructive storms, including atmospheric river events that have caused widespread flooding, mud and debris flows, landslides, high winds, power outages, road and highway closures, evacuation orders, damage to homes and critical infrastructure, and disruption of essential services; and WHEREAS climate change is intensifying these weather and hydrologic extremes in California, contributing to increasingly severe swings between drought and flooding, and heightening the risks that extreme storms pose to communities, infrastructure, natural resources, and the economy; and WHEREAS California is entering the 2026–2027 wet season amid the ongoing development of a strong and likely historic El Niño event in the Pacific Ocean; and
WHEREAS the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, in its August 13, 2026, diagnostic report, found that the El Niño event is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of a very strong event during Northern Hemisphere fall and winter of 2026–2027; and
WHEREAS the Climate Prediction Center projected a 69 percent chance that the event will reach historic strength during the October through December 2026 season, defined as a three-month Relative Oceanic Niño Index, and exceeding the strength of all prior El Niño events in the historical record beginning in 1950; and
WHEREAS the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center has found that atmospheric conditions over the tropical Pacific are consistent with a strengthening El Niño, including changes in equatorial winds and an eastward shift in enhanced convection and rainfall toward the central and eastern Pacific, making it more likely that at least some parts of California will experience stronger storms in coming months; and
WHEREAS elevated baseline coastal water levels, combined with high tides, large waves, high surf, and coastal storms, can increase risks of coastal flooding, beach erosion, bluff erosion, transportation disruption, and damage to public and private infrastructure; and
WHEREAS California has already begun to experience effects attributed to this El Niño event, including unusual precipitation and significant coastal flooding; and
WHEREAS historical experience demonstrates that very strong El Niño events do not produce uniform statewide outcomes, but can be associated with exceptionally wet and destructive winter conditions in California; and WHEREAS California’s recent experience with atmospheric rivers, debris flows following wildfires, flash flooding, coastal erosion, inundation, and damage to transportation and flood-control infrastructure demonstrates the importance of procuring and positioning resources, clearing waterways, and taking additional actions to prepare before severe storms arrive; and WHEREAS areas affected by recent wildfires are particularly susceptible to flash flooding, mud and debris flows, erosion, sediment transport, and road closures during high-intensity rainfall; and
Attachment 1
WHEREAS in light of that experience, local governments, local water agencies, and local flood control authorities have requested action now to enable them to move quickly to begin preparations for preventing and responding to the impacts of potential flooding; and
WHEREAS low-income communities, farmworker families, rural residents, seniors, persons with disabilities, residents with limited transportation access, people experiencing homelessness, and communities in flood-prone, coastal, or post-fire areas may face disproportionate risks; and
WHEREAS the demonstrated potential for a very strong or historic-strength El Niño event to cause elevated coastal water levels and high-impact storms in California warrants early, coordinated, and targeted preparedness actions to protect Californians, critical infrastructure, agricultural lands, natural resources, and the State’s economy; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property exist due to the developing El Niño event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8558(b), I find that the developing El Niño event is likely to cause conditions that, by reason of their magnitude, are likely to be beyond the control of the services, personnel, equipment, and facilities of any single local government and require the combined forces of a mutual aid region or regions to appropriately respond; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8625(c), I find that local authority is inadequate to cope with the magnitude of the extreme peril posed by the developing El Niño event; and
WHEREAS under the provisions of Government Code section 8571, I find that strict compliance with various statutes and regulations specified in this Proclamation would prevent, hinder, or delay the mitigation of the effects of the developing El Niño event.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, GAVIN NEWSOM, Governor of the State of California, in accordance with the authority vested in me by the State Constitution and statutes, including the California Emergency Services Act, and in particular, Government Code section 8625, HEREBY PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY to exist statewide due to the developing 2026–2027 El Niño event.

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. All agencies of the state government are to utilize and employ state personnel, equipment, and facilities for the performance of any and all activities consistent with the direction of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the State Emergency Plan. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services shall coordinate statewide preparedness activities for potential severe weather, flooding, coastal flooding, erosion, mud and debris flows, and related impacts associated with conditions resulting from the El Niño event, including atmospheric rivers and other severe storm systems. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services shall work with local and tribal governments to support emergency planning, resource coordination, and requests for state assistance. To protect their safety, all residents are to obey the direction of emergency officials with regard to this emergency.

2. As necessary to assist local governments and for the protection of public safety and the environment, state agencies shall enter into contracts to arrange for the procurement of materials, goods, and services necessary to quickly assist with the response to and recovery from the impacts of this emergency. Applicable provisions of the Government Code and the Public Contract Code, including but not limited to travel, advertising, and competitive bidding requirements, are suspended to the extent necessary to address the effects of this emergency.

3. The California Environmental Protection Agency and the California Natural Resources Agency, including boards, departments, and offices within those agencies, are directed to prioritize work to help local agencies prepare for anticipated impacts from the El Niño event. In particular, those state agencies are directed to prioritize permitting, consultation, and technical assistance to support local efforts to prevent or mitigate impacts from anticipated or potential flooding, landslides, and mud and debris flows, including local efforts to expedite levee and other flood management infrastructure repairs, vegetation management, debris removal, sediment management, bridge scour protection, and channel-capacity improvements. State agencies are directed to work with local agencies to issue any necessary permits or other approvals for such efforts as quickly as possible, including by identifying and invoking existing emergency authorities or other pathways for streamlined review.

On or before October 16, 2026, the Secretary for Environmental Protection and the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency shall submit a joint recommendation to my office as to whether further action or emergency suspensions are necessary to support and expedite this work.

4. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services shall coordinate the State’s preparation for and response to the developing El Niño event, including by working with the Department of Water Resources and other appropriate government agencies to prepare to pre-position personnel, equipment, supplies, commodities, and other resources based on forecast conditions, local needs, and identified risks. In particular, this work shall draw on the Department of Water Resources’ guidance regarding floodrisk-reduction activities.

5. The Department of Water Resources shall take appropriate action to procure, maintain, stage, pre-position, distribute, and replenish flood-fight supplies, equipment (including, but not limited to, sandbags, riprap and other rock materials, plastic sheeting, and pumps), and other materials necessary to support statewide flood preparedness, response, and protective actions in connection with the El Niño event. The Department of Water Resources shall coordinate with appropriate government agencies to identify priority areas for flood-fight material staging and plans to make these materials available where they are needed, when they are needed.

6. The Department of Water Resources, through its Division of Safety of Dams, shall conduct outreach to owners of jurisdictional dams regarding potential severe conditions during the El Niño event and shall reiterate to dam owners their responsibilities to inspect, operate, maintain, repair, and safely manage their dams and appurtenant structures in accordance with applicable law, permit conditions, emergency action plans, and directives of the Division of Safety of Dams.

7. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in coordination with the Department of Water Resources, shall conduct outreach to counties, cities, and relevant local agencies that are responsible for levees, floodcontrol facilities, and associated structures that may be vulnerable to impacts of the El Niño event to take appropriate actions to procure, maintain, stage, pre-position, distribute, and replenish flood-fight supplies, commodities, equipment, and materials necessary to support flood preparedness, response, and protective actions.

8. The Department of Water Resources, in coordination with the State Water Resources Control Board, shall conduct outreach and education to advance groundwater recharge projects and to use flood flows to recharge groundwater aquifers under existing law with the goal of reducing flood impacts and strengthening local water supplies.

9. Consistent with Paragraph 3 of this Proclamation, the Coastal Commission is directed to expedite review and action on proposed development by coastal communities to prepare for the impacts of this El Niño event.

Coastal communities are encouraged to submit permit applications, as appropriate, to facilitate timely Coastal Commission review, technical assistance, and other support for El Niño preparations. After an application is received, the Commission shall respond with notification of any incomplete items within five days. After an application is complete, it shall be scheduled for hearing at the next Commission meeting. For emergency permit requests, the Commission shall accept both written and oral requests to its district offices. When necessary to address an urgent need related to this emergency, the Commission shall take action on emergency permit requests as quickly as possible and within twentyfour hours of receipt.

10. The California Department of Transportation and California State Transportation Agency shall identify those state highways, bridges, culverts, drainage facilities, slopes, and other transportation infrastructure most at risk of flooding, erosion, debris flows, rockslides, mudslides, or other significant impacts from severe storms caused by the El Niño event, and transmit to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services a prioritized list of projects to address such risks within 30 days of this Proclamation.

11. The California Department of Transportation shall develop plans to preposition personnel and materials (including directional signage, trafficcontrol devices, road-closure devices, warning signs, delineators, emergency communications equipment, and other resources) at or near locations that may be identified as at risk of severe impacts from the El Niño event. This shall include plans to prepare and pre-position snowremoval, snow-control, and ice-control equipment as appropriate, including snowplows, snow blowers, graders, loaders, chain-control equipment, salt, sand, and other materials necessary to maintain safe travel and restore access on state highways during the El Niño event.

12. The Adjutant General and the California Military Department shall, in coordination with the Director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, identify California National Guard personnel, equipment, and capabilities that may be available to support state and local emergency operations, if activated or tasked, in relation to this El Niño event. Such planning shall include readiness for high-water vehicle operations; aviation operations, including reconnaissance, search and rescue, transport, and heavy-lift support, as appropriate; engineering support; emergency communications; transportation and logistics; evacuation support; flood-fight activities; debris removal and route clearance; commodity distribution; shelter support; and other life-safety and emergency-support missions.

13.California Volunteers, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and other appropriate agencies, shall prepare to mobilize volunteers and trained service members, consistent with their training, mission, safety requirements, and applicable law, to support state and local preparedness, response, and recovery activities in connection with the El Niño event.

14. The California Conservation Corps shall prepare to deploy Corpsmembers, consistent with its statutory mission, training, available resources, safety requirements, and applicable law, to support severe weather preparedness and response activities in connection with the El Niño event.

15. The California Energy Commission, the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety, and the State Water Resources Control Board and regional water quality control boards are directed, and the California Public Utilities Commission is requested, to coordinate, consistent with their respective authorities, with electrical, natural-gas, water, wastewater, telecommunications, transportation, and other critical-service providers to enhance readiness and support timely restoration of essential services following storm impacts.

16. The Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, in consultation with relevant state agencies, shall expand accessible, multilingual public preparedness communications related to severe weather, flooding, emergency alerts, evacuation readiness, power outages, safe travel, disaster assistance, and household emergency planning.

17.Agencies under my direct authority shall cooperate in their response to this emergency. Other agencies are requested to assist in responding to this emergency, as appropriate.

18. The restrictions set forth in Penal Code section 396, which are automatically triggered upon proclamation of a state of emergency, are suspended, and no such restrictions are imposed, with respect to this El Niño event, at this time.

I FURTHER DIRECT that as soon as hereafter possible, this Proclamation be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State and that widespread publicity and notice be given of this Proclamation.

This Proclamation is not intended to, and does not, create any rights or benefits, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, against the State of California, its agencies, departments, entities, officers, employees, or any other person.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Great Seal of the State of
California to be affixed this 21st day
of September 2026.
_________________________

GAVIN NEWSOM
Governor of California
ATTEST:
_____________________________
SHIRLEY WEBER, PH. D
Secretary of State
City of Dunsmuir Emergency Cheat Sheet
Updated Oct 5, 2026
Who is in charge
The City Manager is the Director of Emergency Services and the EOC Director. The Dunsmuir Operational Procedures for Emergencies (DOPE), adopted December 2024, is the City's Emergency Operations Plan.

Role Who What they do
Director of Emergency
Services and EOC Director
City Manager Activates the EOC;
proclaims a local
emergency in writing or
asks Council to; directs City
staff and resources; makes
all assistance and resource
requests, through Siskiyou
County OES
Backup to activate the EOC Fire Chief, Finance Director, or Public Works Director
Can make the call to
activate the EOC if the City
Manager cannot be reached
Finance Director Finance Director Sets up a separate charge code for all incident-related
staff time, losses, and
purchases
Assistant Director of
Emergency Services
Appointed by the Mayor Develops emergency plans
and manages emergency
programs under the
Director
Disaster Council chair Mayor Leads the Disaster Council, which recommends
emergency plans and
mutual aid agreements
City Council All members Proclaims or ratifies a local
emergency, reviews it at
least every 60 days, ends it,
and approves major budget
changes
Operational Area
Coordinator
Siskiyou County Director of
Emergency Services
(County OES)
Receives all City requests
and passes them to the Cal
OES Region
Attachment 2
2 If the City Manager is unavailable, the order of succession set by the Director and approved by Council applies. If Council cannot reach a quorum and a quick decision protects lives or property, the City Manager may act on emergency funding needs and tell Council as soon as practical.

Before a storm hits (DOPE Flood Annex)
The City Manager, with the Public Works Director, Resilience Specialist, and the National Weather Service, decides whether a storm is a real threat. The DOPE treats this timeline as guidance, not requirements.

When What happens Who
Up to 72 hours before Decide if the storm is a
significant threat; schedule
a partner call for the 48-
hour mark; check sandbag
inventory; join State and
County calls
Public Works Director,
Resilience Specialist, City
Manager
Up to 48 hours before Watch for a Flood Watch;
partner call on resources,
high-risk areas, vulnerable
residents, public
messaging, sheltering with
Red Cross and Resource
Centers, and impacts to
roads, bridges, lift stations,
water, and sewer
Public Works Director,
Resilience Specialist, City
Manager
Up to 24 hours before Watch for a Flood Warning;
confirm a backup
communications plan; talk
with County OES about a
Unified Command EOC;
coordinate public
messaging for vulnerable
residents; finish protecting
critical infrastructure
City Manager, Public Works
Director, Resilience
Specialist, Dunsmuir
Resource Center
What to do when a disaster hits
Work through these in order. Steps 3 and 4 continue for the whole event.

1. Protect people first. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. Evacuation warnings and orders go out through Ready Siskiyou, and the City siren sounds only for an Evacuation Order.
3 2. Activate the EOC if needed. The City Manager decides; a proclamation is not required first. Contact Incident Command and Siskiyou County OES. Primary EOC:

City Hall, 5915 Dunsmuir Ave. Secondary: Community Center, 4835 Dunsmuir Ave.

For a flood, the County will very likely activate, and the City joins a Unified Command EOC, likely in Yreka.

3. Use mutual aid first, then send requests through County OES. Start with the City's existing mutual aid agreements: CAL FIRE, Castella Fire District, Mount Shasta City Fire Department, and Mount Shasta Fire Protection District, plus water and sewer aid with Mount Shasta. All other requests go from the City Manager or EOC to Siskiyou County OES. Requests move up one level at a time (County, then Cal OES Region, then State) and are filled by the closest level that can.

4. Document everything from the start. The Finance Director sets up a separate charge code. Track staff hours and overtime, equipment hours, materials, contracts, and invoices. Keep incident logs, damage reports, and photos with locations.

5. Proclaim a local emergency within 10 days. The City Manager can proclaim it in writing, or ask Council to. Council must ratify it within 7 days or it expires. Send a copy to County OES right away; County OES sends it to Cal OES. If state or federal help is needed, the proclamation must say local resources are used up or not enough, mutual aid has started, and what help is needed. A City proclamation may not be needed if a County proclamation already covers Dunsmuir.

6. Submit an Initial Damage Estimate. Send it with the proclamation through County OES, prepared in Cal EOC. For a sudden, fast-moving disaster, it may not be required right away.

7. Request state help within 10 days. Request California Disaster Assistance Act funding, a Governor's State of Emergency, or both. The request comes from the Mayor or the City's chief administrative officer and goes through County OES. Then submit the CDAA Project Application (OES-PA-126) within 60 days of the City's proclamation.

8. Federal help, if approved. The Governor asks the President for a declaration within 30 days. If approved, the City applies to FEMA within 30 days after the area is designated.

9. Review and end the emergency. Council reviews the local emergency at least every 60 days and ends it as soon as conditions allow.

Note: the Governor's statewide El Niño State of Emergency (September 21, 2026) is already in effect. Per Cal OES, a local emergency proclamation is still the prerequisite for the City to request state or federal assistance.

Key deadlines
Deadline What must happen Source
1 hour before an emergency
Council meeting
Phone notice to media that
asked for meeting notices
(in a dire emergency, at the
Brown Act, Gov. Code
54956.5; DOPE 1.6.2
4 same time Council is
notified)
7 days after a City Manager
proclamation
Council ratifies it, or it
expires
DMC 2.32.060; Gov. Code
8630(b); DOPE 1.6.1.1
10 days after the disaster Local emergency
proclaimed, if state aid will
be requested
Gov. Code 8685.2; Cal OES;
DOPE 1.6.1.1
10 days after the disaster Cal OES receives the
request for state aid or a
Governor's State of
Emergency
Gov. Code 8685.2; Cal OES;
DOPE 1.6.3.1
30 days after the disaster Governor requests a
presidential declaration
FEMA PAPPG v5
30 days after the area is
designated
City submits its Request for
Public Assistance to FEMA
FEMA PAPPG v5
60 days after the City's
proclamation
City submits the CDAA
Project Application (OESPA-126) to Cal OES
DOPE 1.6.3.2
60 days after FEMA's
recovery scoping meeting
City reports all damage and
impacts to FEMA
FEMA PAPPG v5
At least every 60 days Council reviews the need to
continue the local
emergency
Gov. Code 8630(c); DOPE

1.6.1.1 Money reminders
Good records are what get the City reimbursed which include:
• Overtime counts, regular time usually does not. For emergency work, FEMA generally pays overtime for regular City staff but not their straight-time hours. • Use SEMS. State law requires the City to use the Standardized Emergency Management System to be eligible for state reimbursement of response costs. • State aid is a cost share. California Disaster Assistance Act funding covers no more than 75% of eligible costs; the City pays the rest unless a different share is approved. • A higher state share is possible with a plan in the Safety Element. Government Code 8685.9 allows more than 75% for a city that has adopted a local hazard mitigation plan as part of its General Plan Safety Element. Dunsmuir is in the Siskiyou County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan; the Safety Element update that incorporates it is in progress.
• Mutual aid is free at first, but not always after 12 hours. Under the state Emergency Management Mutual Aid (EMMA) Plan, mutual aid is given without expectation of reimbursement. For emergency management staff deployed more than 12 hours, the City and the helping agency can agree in writing that the City will reimburse them. The City chooses "Mutual Aid" or "Post-Event MOU/MOA" on the EMMA request form. 5 • Keep the Applicant's Agent Resolution current. Cal OES requires a Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution (OES-FPD-130), renewed every three years, with its disaster assistance applications.
• The Governor's proclamation alone does not make costs reimbursable. Costs must come from the declared incident and be fully documented. • Routine maintenance done before the storm is not reimbursable. Do it now anyway; it lowers the risk.
• Aid for residents is federal only. Individual Assistance for homeowners, renters, and businesses is not available under a state-only declaration. It comes from FEMA only if a presidential declaration includes it.
6 Sources
Dunsmuir Operational Procedures for Emergencies (DOPE), Final, December 2024:

Sections 1.5 to 1.8, 4.2 to 4.4, Appendix A, and Appendix F (Flood Annex) Dunsmuir Municipal Code, Chapter 2.32, Disaster Council and Emergency Services (Supplement No. 5, March 2025)
California Government Code sections 8607 (SEMS), 8625 (Governor's State of Emergency), 8630 (local emergency), 8685.2, 8685.9, and 8686 (California Disaster Assistance Act), and 54956.5 (Brown Act emergency meetings); California Code of Regulations, Title 19, section 2409 (Operational Area)
Cal OES Proclamation Process
Cal OES Public Assistance forms (OES-PA-126 Project Application, OES-FPD-130 Applicant's Agent Resolution)
State of California Emergency Management Mutual Aid (EMMA) Plan, March 2022: mutual aid requests and reimbursement
FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, version 5 (amended): declaration requests, Request for Public Assistance, labor eligibility Siskiyou County OES Quick Reference Guide (El Niño, 2026) City of Dunsmuir Emergency Preparedness page (Ready Siskiyou, evacuation siren) Cal OES California Specialized Training Institute, Proclamations and Damage Assessments Online Course (PDA-OLC)
The State of Emergency (SOE) is intended to jump-start statewide preparedness for a potentially historic 2026-2027 El Niño by rapidly mobilizing agencies, removing regulatory barriers, and prepositioning resources before severe weather arrives.

El Niño is not a storm, series of storms, an atmospheric river, or a series of atmospheric rivers. El Niño is a natural oceanic-atmospheric phenomenon measured by the warmer-than-normal sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific Ocean.

THE SOE DOES:

Includes but is not limited to:

Mobilize state agencies to coordinate preparedness, planning, and resource support with local and tribal governments.

Suspend certain procurement and contracting rules so state agencies can rapidly obtain supplies, equipment, and services.

Direct the California Coastal Commission to expedite coastal permitting.

Require the California Department of Water Resources to procure and pre-stage flood-fighting materials statewide.

Direct agencies to fast-track permits for levee repairs, debris removal, vegetation management, sediment work, and other flood-risk-reduction projects.

THE SOE DOES NOT:

Authorize disaster assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA).

Activate any federal assistance programs.

Provide any other direct financial assistance to local governments.

Activate price-gouging protections or impose a 10 percent emergency rent-increase cap under Penal Code §396. The SOE explicitly suspends these restrictions.

Override any local price-gouging rules that may be triggered by local emergency proclamations.

Local agencies retain discretion on their own emergency measures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A copy of the September 21, 2026, proclamation can be found here.

For specific questions on how El Niño or the SOE may affect your county, please contact your Cal OES regional operations representative. Visit the Cal OES website to find the contract information for your regional operations representative.

EL NIÑO

STATE OF EMERGENCY
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
Attachment 3
Siskiyou County Quick Reference Guide
Purpose: The Governor proclaimed a statewide emergency on September 21, 2026, for the developing 2026-2027 El Niño. Siskiyou County Office of Emergency Services developed this quick reference guide for Cities, Special districts, and Public Works to help local jurisdictions understand pre-event planning. Local agencies should use the lead time to reduce flood and winter storm risk, pre-stage resources, and establish reimbursementready records before impacts occur.

What the State Proclamation Makes Available Public Works Actions Before the Incident • Coordination. Cal OES will coordinate
planning, resources, and requests for state
assistance through SEMS and the Operational
Area.
• Flood fight support. Department of Water
Resources (DWR) may procure, stage,
distribute, and replenish sandbags, riprap,
plastic sheeting, pumps, and related materials
based on forecast conditions and need.
• Faster state review. CalEPA and Natural
Resources agencies are directed to prioritize
permits, consultation, and technical help for
levees, sediment and debris removal, bridge
scour, vegetation, and channel-capacity work.
• Transportation support. Caltrans is planning
for vulnerable routes and pre-positioning snow,
ice, traffic-control, closure, warning, and
communications resources for state highways.
• Additional capabilities. If activated and
tasked, state resources may include the
National Guard, Conservation Corps,
volunteers, engineering, transport,
communications, route clearance, commodity
distribution, and shelter support.
• Inspect and prioritize. Map repeat flood points,
culverts, bridges, drainage systems, slopes, burn
scars, low-water crossings, water and wastewater
sites, generators, fuel, alternate routes, and
photograph current conditions.
• Clear and protect. Clean lawful drainage and culvert
obstructions; verify permits before channel, bank,
habitat, or in-water work; stage barricades, signs,
sand, bags, pumps, chains, plows, loaders,
generators, and spill supplies.
• Plan operations. Confirm call-down lists, 24-hour
staffing, mutual aid, contractors, equipment
operators, traffic control, evacuation-route priorities, debris sites, emergency procurement authority, and
continuity plans.
• Request through the OA. Coordinate anticipated
needs and resource requests with Siskiyou County
OES through the Operational Area; identify the
mission, location, urgency, quantity, delivery point,
and local point of contact.
• Create a cost code now. Track incident-specific
labor by person and task, overtime, equipment hours,
materials issued, contracts, invoices, procurement
method, work orders, GPS locations, photos, maps,
permits, and mutual-aid records.

Do not assume preseason costs are reimbursable. The state proclamation alone does not create FEMA eligibility. Pre-storm work must result from the declared incident, fall within the designated area and incident period, be the applicant’s legal responsibility, be necessary and reasonable, comply with procurement, environmental, and historicpreservation requirements, avoid duplication of benefits, and be supported by complete records.

Emergency work generally addresses an immediate threat; routine maintenance and deferred work are not eligible when performed during the emergency.

Use this pre-event time to mitigate risk by completing routine maintenance and documenting areas that could become concerns or be affected by the upcoming storm season.

Attachment 4
Siskiyou County Quick Reference Guide
Local activation and reporting: When conditions exceed normal capability, promptly notify Siskiyou County OES, use SEMS resource-request channels, consider a local emergency proclamation with counsel, submit initial damage and cost estimates, preserve damaged components until it is safe to document, and separate emergency work from permanent restoration. Document these items, whether through video, photos, or a timestamped pre-damage inspection; now is the time to document areas that may be affected.

California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA): is California's state Public Assistance program for eligible cities, counties, special districts, school districts, community colleges, and certain nonprofit organizations after a state disaster is declared. When local resources are insufficient, the jurisdiction should proclaim a local emergency, submit initial damage and cost estimates through Siskiyou County OES, and request CDAA assistance through Cal OES. For approved emergency response and repair, restoration, or replacement work, the state share is generally no more than 75% of eligible costs, and the applicant is responsible for the remaining 25%, unless a different share or waiver is authorized. CDAA may also help fund the local share required under a federal Public Assistance declaration.

Note: California does not offer Individual Assistance (IA), only Public Assistance (PA) o Public Assistance (PA): State/Federal financial aid provided to local government agencies, special districts, and eligible non-profits to repair public infrastructure and cover emergency response costs.
o Individual Assistance (IA): Direct aid provided to individual homeowners, renters, and business owners (which is not available under standard state-only CDAA declarations).

FEMA & CDAA Public Assistance Categories
If a presidential declaration authorizes FEMA Public Assistance, eligible disaster-related work may fall within the categories below. For ease, CDAA uses the same categories; eligibility and cost share are determined project by project.

FEMA/CDAA reimburses overtime labor only for permanent employees, while regular time is generally unallocated or non-reimbursable.

Cat Work Cat Work
A Debris removal B Emergency protective measures
C Roads and bridges D Water-control facilities
E Public buildings and equipment F Public utilities
G Parks, recreation and other facilities Z Management costs may be separately eligible under FEMA policy
Authority and guidance: Governor of California, Proclamation of a State of Emergency, Sept. 21, 2026; FEMA Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide v5; Cal OES California Disaster Assistance Act and Proclamation Process; California DWR Flood Preparedness, Siskiyou County OES EOP Overview
Public Assistance (PA) is FEMA’s largest grant program providing funds to assist communities responding to and recovering from major disasters or emergencies declared by the President. The program provides funding for emergency assistance to save lives and protect property, and assists with funding for permanently restoring community infrastructure affected by a federally declared incident.

Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized tribal governments (including Alaska Native villages and organizations so long as they are not privately owned), U.S. territories, local governments, and certain private non-profit (PNP) organizations.

PNPs must have “an effective ruling letter from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, granting tax exemption under sections 501(c), (d), or (e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or satisfactory evidence from the State that the nonrevenue producing organization or entity is a nonprofit one organized or doing business under State law.”1 Additionally, for a PNP operated facility to be eligible, the PNP must demonstrate the facility provides a critical service or provides a non-critical, but essential government service and is open to the general public. A facility that provides a critical service is defined as one used for an educational, utility, emergency, or medical purpose.2

Project Categories
FEMA processes PA grant funding according to the type of work the applicant undertakes. Eligible work must be required as a result of the declared incident, be located in the designated area, be the legal responsibility of the applicant, and be undertaken at a reasonable cost.

Eligible work is classified into the following categories:

Emergency Work
Category A: Debris removal
Category B: Emergency protective measures
Permanent Work
Category C: Roads and bridges
Category D: Water control facilities
Category E: Public buildings and contents
Category F: Public utilities
Category G: Parks, recreational, and other facilities
Federal funding guidelines for each of these categories are listed in the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide, which is located online at fema.gov/public-assistance-policy-and-guidance.

Application Process
After a federal declaration, the recipient (i.e. state, tribe, or territory) conducts Applicant Briefings to inform potential applicants (i.e. state, local, tribal, territorial, and PNP officials) of the assistance available and how to apply. Applicants must then file a Request for Public Assistance within 30 days of the date their respective area is designated by the federal declaration.

Following the approved request, FEMA and the applicants will conduct additional meetings to discuss disaster damage and project formulation. Applicants must identify and report damages to FEMA within the 60-day regulatory timeframe. FEMA, the recipient, or the applicant will then prepare project worksheets for eligible work and eligible facilities based on actual or estimated project costs. 1 44 CFR 206.221(f)
2 Stafford Act § 406(a)(3)(B), 42 U.S.C. § 5172, and 44 CFR §206.221(e) Attachment 5
Grant Administration
The federal share of assistance will not be less than 75 percent of the eligible cost for emergency measures and permanent restoration. The recipient determines how the non-federal share of 25 percent will be dispersed to its applicants.

Recipients are responsible for managing the funds obligated to them by FEMA, including disbursement to applicants. FEMA will continue to monitor the recovery progress to ensure the timely delivery of eligible assistance, and compliance with federal laws and regulations.

Large Projects
Projects above a certain amount are considered “large.” The threshold corresponds to the annually adjusted small project maximum.

Alternative Procedures (428): For large permanent work projects using Section 428 PA Alternative Procedures, funding is made on the basis of a fixed-cost estimate agreed upon by the applicant, recipient and FEMA. PA funding is based on the estimated amount to restore the damaged facility to its pre-disaster design and function, including applicable and federally required codes and standards, and any identified eligible hazard mitigation measures. Once agreement on the fixed amount is made, the funding will not be adjusted. Applicants have the flexibility to use the funding to meet the post-disaster recovery needs, and not just build back what they had before. The applicant may also retain any excess funds for use on certain eligible activities.

Standard Procedures (406): For large permanent work projects using the standard Section 406 process, funding is provided on the basis of actual costs as determined after the project is completed. The applicant’s flexibility in use of the funding is limited, and they do not have the ability to retain excess funds.

Small Projects
Projects falling below a certain threshold are considered "small." The threshold is adjusted annually for inflation.

For Fiscal Year 2020, that threshold is $131,100. For small projects, final funding is based on the estimate at the time of project approval and certification of project completion is required when the project is done. The minimum amount that can be approved for any Project Worksheet under the PA Program for FY 2020 is $3,300.

Revised October 2019
“FEMA’s mission is helping people before, during, and after disasters.” CITY OF DUNSMUIR · FLOOD SAFETY
If a Flood Hits
Know the warnings. Leave early. Never drive through water.

Hear the siren? Leave now.
2 seconds on, 2 seconds off, for 2 minutes means an Evacuation Order.

Check Ready Siskiyou for where to go.

Get ready now
1 Sign up for alerts at
readysiskiyou.gov. Warnings and
orders come to your phone.
2 Know your zone. Find your 4-digit
evacuation zone on Genasys Protect.
3 Get sandbags. Free sand and bags
on the west side of the Dunsmuir
Community Center, past the steam
locomotive.
4 Have a plan and a kit. Know where
you would go. Pack medications and
pet supplies.
5 Clear drains and gutters before
storms arrive.
6 Check flood insurance. Most home
policies do not cover flooding. Visit
floodsmart.gov.

When water rises
Evacuation Warning
A threat is possible. If you need extra time,
or have pets or livestock, leave now.

Evacuation Order
Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful
order. You must leave now.

Feel unsafe? Go. Leave even if no warning
or order has been issued.

Turn around. Never drive or walk through
floodwater. It can be deeper and faster than
it looks.

Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

City Hall
(530) 235-4822
5915 Dunsmuir Ave.

City updates
dunsmuirca.gov/news
dunsmuirca.gov/flood-safety
Forecasts
weather.gov/medford
National Weather Service
Sources: City of Dunsmuir Emergency Preparedness and Flood Preparedness pages; Office of the Governor (Sept. 21, 2026); FEMA FloodSmart.

Attachment 6
CIUDAD DE DUNSMUIR · SEGURIDAD ANTE INUNDACIONES
Si hay una inundación
Conozca las alertas. Salga temprano. Nunca maneje por el agua. ¿Escucha la sirena? Salga ahora.
2 segundos encendida, 2 segundos apagada, durante 2 minutos significa una Orden de Evacuación. Consulte Ready Siskiyou para saber a dónde ir.

Prepárese ahora
1 Inscríbase para recibir alertas en
readysiskiyou.gov. Las advertencias y
órdenes llegan a su teléfono.
2 Conozca su zona. Busque su zona de
evacuación de 4 dígitos en Genasys
Protect.
3 Consiga sacos de arena. Arena y
sacos gratis en el lado oeste del Centro
Comunitario de Dunsmuir, pasando la
locomotora de vapor.
4 Tenga un plan y un kit. Sepa a dónde
iría. Empaque medicamentos y artículos
para sus mascotas.
5 Limpie desagües y canaletas antes de
que lleguen las tormentas.
6 Revise su seguro. La mayoría de las
pólizas de vivienda no cubren
inundaciones. Visite floodsmart.gov.

Cuando sube el agua
Advertencia de Evacuación
Existe una posible amenaza. Si necesita
más tiempo, o tiene mascotas o ganado,
salga ahora.

Orden de Evacuación
Amenaza inmediata a la vida. Es una
orden legal. Debe salir ahora.
¿No se siente seguro? Váyase. Salga
aunque no se haya emitido ninguna
advertencia ni orden.

Dé la vuelta. Nunca maneje ni camine por
agua de inundación. Puede ser más profunda
y rápida de lo que parece.

Llame al 911 en emergencias que pongan en
peligro la vida.

Oficinas de la Ciudad
(530) 235-4822
5915 Dunsmuir Ave.

Noticias de la Ciudad
dunsmuirca.gov/news
dunsmuirca.gov/flood-safety
Pronóstico del tiempo
weather.gov/medford
Servicio Meteorológico Nacional
Fuentes: páginas de Preparación para Emergencias y Preparación para Inundaciones de la Ciudad de Dunsmuir; Oficina del Gobernador (21 de septiembre de 2026); FEMA FloodSmart.

Hey Californians! As cooler months bring new, interrelated challenges to our state, like floods, wind, power outages, mudslides, deep snow and cold temperatures, Listos California is taking action to protect our communities.

While the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and first responders across our state prepare for this climate-driven extreme weather, there are a few simple steps YOU can take today to keep yourself, your loved ones and neighbors safe.

Go to ListosCalifornia.org/StormSeason
for tips and resources to help you and your
loved ones stay safe in the colder, wetter
months ahead. ListosCalifornia.org

STAY SAFE

IN A FLOOD

GET SET

FOR HIGH WINDS

PREPARE

FOR POWER

OUTAGES

BE READY

FOR DEEP SNOW

WATCH OUT

FOR MUDSLIDES

KEEP WARM

IN THE COLD

STORM SEASON SAFETY

TIPS FOR

STORM SEASON SAFETY
FLOODS
• Flash floods can develop very quickly. Be ready to evacuate all people and animals to higher ground if ordered. Have emergency supplies packed in a Go Bag. • Keep your car gas tank at least half full in case you are asked to evacuate.

There may be traffic and delays.
• Never drive around barricades or drive or walk through floodwater. It may be deeper than you think and can sweep you or your car away. Turn around, don’t drown!

HIGH WINDS
• Flying debris can be a killer. Stay indoors or in a sheltered location. Avoid driving if possible. • Secure any loose items outside that could blow away and cause damage or injury. • Stay away from trees and power lines, and never go near downed power lines. Avoid anything that may be touching a downed line, including tree branches and vehicles.

DEEP SNOW
• Heavy snowfall can cause power outages and trap you in your home for days. • Gather food, water and medicine before a snowstorm.
• If you must travel, let someone know where you are going so they know where to search for you in an emergency.

COLD TEMPERATURES
• Body temperature can drop to unsafe levels in cold temperatures. Stay indoors as much as possible. If you must go outside, dress warmly in insulating layers, gloves, scarves, socks and a hat. • Heat your home safely. Do not use stoves, camp stoves, generators or gas/charcoal grills for heat inside your home. The fumes are deadly.
• Know where you will go if your home becomes too cold. You could go to a friend’s house, community center, shopping mall or public library. Check with county emergency officials about warming centers available near you.

ListosCalifornia.org

MUDSLIDES
• Find out if your area is at high risk due to steep slopes and runoff, prior mudflows, floods or burn scars from wildfires.
• Mudslides are dangerous even after the rain has stopped. Use caution and remain vigilant for days after.
• Pay attention to weather reports and evacuate immediately if ordered.

POWER OUTAGES
• Keep phone batteries fully charged and save your battery power by limiting phone use during an outage.
• Sign up for alerts through your energy company so you can be notified about any energy issues.

If you use electric medical and/or assistive devices, be sure to enroll in a medical baseline program to ensure you’re safe if the power goes off.
• If your needs cannot be met during a power outage, plan with caregivers for transportation to a location with power.
¡Hola, californianos! A medida que los meses más fríos traen nuevos desafíos interrelacionados a nuestro estado, como inundaciones, fuertes vientos, cortes de energía, deslizamientos de tierra, nieve profunda y bajas temperaturas, Listos California está tomando medidas para proteger a nuestras comunidades.

Mientras que la Oficina de Servicios de Emergencia del Gobernador de California (Cal OES) y los socorristas de todo el estado se preparan para este clima extremo, hay algunos pasos simples que USTED puede tomar hoy para mantenerse a salvo, a sus seres queridos y a sus vecinos.

Visite ListosCalifornia.org/StormSeason para
obtener consejos y recursos que le ayudarán a
usted y a sus seres queridos a mantenerse seguros
en los meses más fríos y húmedos que se avecinan. ListosCalifornia.org

MANTENERSE

A SALVO
EN UNA INUNDACIÓN
PLANEA

PARA FUERTES VIENTOS
PREPÁRATE

PARA UN
CORTE DE ENERGÍA

PARA LA

NIEVE PROFUNDA
ALÍSTATE CUIDADO

CON LOS

DESLIZAMIENTOS

DE TIERRA
MANTÉNGASE

ABRIGADO

EN LAS BAJAS

TEMPERATURAS

SEGURIDAD EN LA TEMPORADA

DE TORMENTAS

CONSEJOS PARA LA SEGURIDAD EN

LA TEMPORADA DE TORMENTAS

INUNDACIONES
• Las inundaciones repentinas pueden desarrollarse muy rápidamente. Esté preparado para evacuar a todas las personas y animales a terrenos más altos si así se le ordena. Tenga los suministros de emergencia empacados en una bolsa de viaje.
• Mantenga el tanque de gasolina de su automóvil al menos hasta la mitad en caso de que le pidan que evacue. Puede haber tráfico y retrasos.
• Nunca conduzca alrededor de barricadas ni conduzca o camine sobre aguas de inundaciones. Puede ser más profundo de lo que cree y puede arrastrarlo a usted o a su automóvil. ¡Date la vuelta, no te ahogues!

NIEVE PROFUNDA
• Las fuertes nevadas pueden provocar cortes de energía y dejarlo atrapado en su casa durante días. • Reúna comida, agua y medicinas antes de una tormenta de nieve. • Si tienes que viajar, informe a alguien adónde va para que sepa dónde buscarlo en caso de una emergencia.

BAJAS TEMPERATURAS
• La temperatura corporal puede descender a niveles peligrosos en bajas temperaturas. Permanezca en el interior de casa tanto como sea posible. Si debes salir, abríguese bien con capas aislantes, guantes, bufandas, calcetines y un gorro.
• Calienta tu hogar de forma segura. No utilice estufas, hornillos de campamento, generadores ni parrillas de gas o carbón para calentar el interior de su casa. Los vapores son mortales. • Sepa adónde ir si su casa se vuelve demasiado fría. Podrías ir a la casa de un amigo, a un centro comunitario, a un centro comercial o a una biblioteca pública. Consulte a los funcionarios de emergencia del condado sobre los centros de acogida disponibles cerca de usted.

ListosCalifornia.org

DESLIZAMIENTOS DE TIERRA
• Descubra si su área está en alto riesgo debido a pendientes pronunciadas y escorrentías, flujos de lodo anteriores, inundaciones o consecuencias de incendios forestales. • Los deslizamientos de tierra son peligrosos incluso después de que haya cesado la lluvia. Tenga cuidado y permanezca alerta durante los días posteriores.
• Preste atención a los informes meteorológicos y evacue inmediatamente si se le ordena.

VIENTOS FUERTES
• Los escombros voladores pueden ser mortales. Permanezca dentro de casa o en un lugar protegido.

Evite conducir si es posible.
• Asegure cualquier artículo suelto afuera que pueda volar y causar daños o lesiones. • Manténgase alejado de árboles y líneas eléctricas, y nunca se acerque a líneas eléctricas caídas. Evite cualquier cosa que pueda estar en contacto con una línea caída, incluidas las ramas de los árboles y los vehículos.

CORTE DE ENERGÍA • Mantenga las baterías del teléfono completamente cargadas y ahorre energía limitando el uso del teléfono durante un corte de energía.
• Regístrese para recibir alertas a través de su compañía de energía de modo que pueda ser notificado sobre cualquier problema energético. Si utiliza dispositivos médicos y/o de asistencia eléctricos, asegúrese de inscribirse en un programa Medical Baseline para garantizar tu seguridad en caso de corte de energía. • Si no se pueden satisfacer sus necesidades medicas durante un corte de energía, planifique con los cuidadores el transporte a un lugar con energía.

CITY OF Dunsmuir

STAFF REPORT
RE: Accept Collection System Improvement Project as complete MEETING DATE: 10/15/2026 SUBMITTED BY: City Staff
PURPOSE OF REPORT: Information only Discussion Action Item WHAT IS BEING ASKED OF THE CITY COUNCIL:

Accept the Collection System Improvement Project as complete BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

City received a $7,254,000 grant to improve the collection system. The final disbursement request is currently in process. This item is to accept the project as complete. The attached completion report from the city engineering firm provides more details. The project consisted of constructing/replacing approximately 7,750 feet of sewer mains, 2,050 feet of sewer lateral, 40 sewer manholes, and 17 rod holes.

OPTIONS:

Accept the collection system improvement project as complete, or provide other direction 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: Motion to accept the Collection System Improvement Project as complete Attachments: Project Completion Report
PACE®

ENGINEERING
August 4, 2026
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Gabriel Berzamina
Project Manager
Division of Financial Assistance
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 | Street, 16th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
[email protected]
Dear Gabriel,
Subject: City of Dunsmuir (City)
Collection System Improvement Project (Project)
DWSRF Agreement No. SWRCBD2101029, Project No. C-06-8245-210 Project Completion Report
As required by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Project No. C-06-8245-210, Agreement No. SWRCBD2101029, the City hereby submits this Project Completion Report.

Project Description:

The Project consisted of constructing approximately 7,750 feet of 6- to 12-inch sewer mains, 2,050 feet of 4-inch sewer lateral installation, 40 sewer manholes, and 17 rod holes.

Cox and Cox Construction was awarded the contract as Prime Contractor. The Contractor received the Notice to Proceed on September 27, 2024, and construction started on December 1, 2024. Construction ended on May 14, 2026. The Certificate of Substantial Completion was dated May 21, 2026, and the Notice of Completion was recorded on July 25, 2026, with Siskiyou County.

Project Needs:

The Project sought to improve groundwater and surface water quality in the City of Dunsmuir.

The existing sewer mains replaced by this project were installed approximately 80 years ago and had reached their useful service life as well as some being undersized. These mains were known to have significant root intrusions, structural defects, inadequate grades, and limited access. Several mains crossed private property and ran under residential and commercial buildings as well as an aerial main over a creek. The condition of these sewer mains led to the City having significant Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) problems anytime a significant wet weather event occurred. The system has had several overflows (backups) through private laterals that caused damage inside structures that the City was financially responsible for mitigating.

The new sewer main improvements were designed to handle existing peak wet weather flows, prevent storm water infiltration, eliminate manhole surcharging during significant wet weather events, prevent private lateral backups by installation of check valves throughout the 5155 VENTURE PARKWAY • REDDING, CA 96002 • (530) 244-0202 State Water Resources Control Board

August 4, 2026
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community, and straighten the sewer mains to allow City staff access to perform routine maintenance. The City also wanted to monitor flows coming from private laterals during wet weather events which this project provides by installing cleanouts at most of the structures being serviced.

The Project has successfully met the objectives defined in the Funding Agreement and the above requirements if the flows at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) this last winter are any indication (although it was a drier than normal winter). While flow data was lower at the WWTP this winter/spring the City conducted visual field monitoring in many of the new manholes and observed a significant drop in surcharging in the regions that the sewer systems were upgraded. The new piping is PVC and has little potential for leakage; therefore, these reductions in I & I should continue in the future.

Environmental Conditions:

The following environmental situations were studied. Those that required mitigation measures have been met.
• No cultural resources have been found (human remains, historic artifacts, etc). • Noxious weeds - all equipment was washed prior to reaching the job site and weed free BMPs were used for erosion control.
• Erosion control efforts were taken by the contractor where needed per the Erosion Control Plan.
• Dust control mitigation measures were followed.
• Noise abatement efforts were followed by the Contractor.

The monitoring of these efforts was performed by both the owner and their field representative.

Long-Term Solution:

This Project provides a long-term solution by limiting the I & I in the City's system, prevent private lateral overflows, and allows access for maintenance of the system. The proper sizing and grade of the new sewer mains will limit the chances of surcharging waste to the ground surface in the future.

Sincerely,
Keith khang Keith Krantz, PE
Senior Engineer
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City of Dunsmuir

STAFF REPORT
RE: Winter 2026/27 Update to Snow Removal Policy MEETING DATE: 10-15-26 SUBMITTED BY: Matt Cohrs, 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: This item is for discussion and feedback from City Council regarding snow removal operations for Winter 2026-27.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: With Super El Nino expected for Winter 2026-27, effective snow removal operations to clear city streets of snow after storms will be even more critical. The City of Dunsmuir has a Snow Removal Policy that has been in effect since at least 2016/17, which is found in Attachment A.

At the November 2nd, 2023 City Council meeting, a comprehensive draft Winter Operations Policy was presented to the City Council. (Attachment B) This policy went much further than the 2016/17 policy and addressed operations in more detail, such as mobilization, types of equipment and sidewalk maintenance. At the time, the policy was also tied to the adoption of a Downtown Business Improvement District, and this, along with questions about other items, resulted in it being tabled to a later date. Subsequently, an operational issue with the draft policy, which required “odd-even parking” provisions, was also identified so it did not move forward or get implemented.

Given this history, the city has essentially been operating under the 2016/17 policy. Given the narrow width of many city streets, on-street parking during plowing operations remains a challenge. As referenced in the original policy, Chapter 10.04 K. of the municipal code states “It is unlawful for any person, corporation, or other entity in control of any motor vehicle to park such motor vehicle on any public street in the city during any snowstorm of three inches or more of snow, and/or during snow removal operations.” It is fair to note that the existing policy calls for snow removal to generally begin at 2 inches, which creates a gap of 1 inch between operations and when vehicles would be required to be moved.

At this time, with the Winter season approaching, any needed revisions to the Snow Removal Policy need to be made quickly. However, there is still opportunity for some minor revisions that are supported by additional communications from the city prior to and during snow events, such as using Facebook and the website in real time to provide information and even give notice that snow removal operations are about to begin.

Based on the discussion and feedback from the City Council, staff can bring forward a revised Snow Removal Policy to the first meeting in November.

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:

RECOMMENDATION: This item is for information and discussion. No formal Council action is required at this time.

Attachments: Attahcment A – 2016/17 Snow Removal Policy Attachment B – 2023 Draft Winter Operations Policy

CITY OF DUNSMUIR
"Home of the Best Water on Earth"

CALIFORANIE

SNOW REMOVAL IN THE CITY OF DUNSMUIR
• The purpose of snow removal is for emergency access, mail delivery, public commuting and commercial deliveries.
• Snow removal generally begins when 2 or more inches of snow has fallen.• On street parking is prohibited during snow removal operations. Vehicles not moved during snow removal operations can be towed and moved to a storage area at the owner's expense.Alternative parking is available on a limited basis at South City Hall parking lot, North City Hall parking lot, and the Community Center Building parking lot at City Park. • Residents and business operators may keep current on snow removal operations and weather predictions via television, radio or other means, and are asked to move their vehicles accordingly.

Priority of streets for snow removal

1. Downtown commercial district clean up on Dunsmuir Ave is from south of City Hall parking lot and continuing up to Spruce Street. Snow is removed from curb to curb

2. Dunsmuir Ave from south City limits to intersection with Siskiyou Ave

3. Siskiyou Ave

4. Sacramento Ave
5 . Willow and Oak Streets6 . Butterfly Ave thru Gillis Ave and looping around to Scherrer Ave7 . Branstetter Ave from intersection with Sacramento Ave to intersection with Dunsmuir Ave

8. Blacksmith Hill, River Ave looping up to Stagecoach Ave and intersection with Dunsmuir Ave9. After all priority streets have been plowed, snow plowing operations will begin on other streets.

10. Mott airport will be plowed after City streets have been plowed, usually within 48 to 72 hours after snow fall.

Cindering is done when conditions become slick or icy. Priority routes are done first followed by otherstreets as deemed necessary. Cindering operations stop after 2 inches or more of snow has fallen.Sidewalks are the responsibility of adjacent property owners with the exception of the designateddowntown commercial district areas. When available, the City provides an operator and snow blower toclear sidewalks and ensure safe pedestrian travel in these areas.Designated snow storage areas are

1. Empty lot Spruce Street between Dunsmuir Ave and Shasta Ave2. South end of 800' bridge

3. Across street from Chevron Station

4. Parking lot at Hedge Creek Falls
5915 DUNSMUIR AVENUE • DUNSMUIR, CA 96025 • PHONE (530) 235-4822 • FAX (530) 235-4824 Helpful Hints

1. Do not shovel or snow blow snow back into street as it can create a hazard for pedestrians and drivers as well as create a liability for property owners or occupants.

2. During snow removal operations, do not allow children or pets to play on or near snow berms as they may be hard to see during snow plowing operations.

3. Sidewalk, driveway clearance is the responsibility of the property owner or occupant.

4. All vehicles, including RVs, trailers, and any nonvehicle items must be off the street during snow removal operations.

5. Snowplows will make frequent stops and back-up maneuvers. DO NOT drive your vehicle close behind a snowplow as the driver may not be able to see you and inadvertently back into you. Keep a safe 50' distance and try to keep your vehicle in view of the driver's side view mirrors.

6. Place garbage containers in your driveway right of way where they are safely out of the way.

7. During the winter months stay informed on possible weather changes via media outlets and give yourself ample time to have your vehicle removed and parked in a safe area before a snow storm begins. Remember, during snow removal operations
vehicles can be towed and stored at the owner's expense.

If you have any questions regarding snow removal or vehicle parking during snow removal operations, you may receive additional information by calling City Hall at (530) 235-4822
WINTER 2016/2017

PARKING DURING SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS
Now that snow season is upon us, the City of Dunsmuir would like toremind everyone not to park on streets or alleys when snow conditions exist and removal operations are underway.City of Dunsmuir City Code Sections 10.04.010K and 10.12.070A require that vehicles must not be parked on streets during snow removal operations. Vehicles in violation will be cited and if not removed in a reasonable time will be cited again and towed and stored at the owner's expense.

While these areas are not intended for long term storage or storage of disabled vehicles for the winter, alternative parking is available during snow removal operations at
• South parking lot at City Hall• North parking lot at City Hall• Community Center building parking lot at City Park If you have any questions regarding parking of vehicles during snowremoval operations, please contact City Hall at (530) 235-4822.

Thank you for your attention to and compliance with the above.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT SNOW PLOWING IN THE

CITY OF DUNSMUIR
During the winter months when snow falls, the City receives many questions, concerns and complaints in regard to snow removal procedures. The following Questions and Answers were compiled to address these inquiries.

Why must snow be removed from the streets?
So that traffic flow, such as emergency vehicles, mail carriers, commercial deliveries and public commuting can continue.

When is snow plowed on City streets?We begin plowing when the snow level reaches a depth of 3 inches, or when it becomes necessary in the interest of public safety.

How many snow plows are used by the City?
A total of five City vehicles are equipped with plows and may be used when personnel are available.How many personnel are available to operate the plows? The entire Public Works crew (2) and Public Utilities crew (3) and the Community Services Officer work together to clear the roadways and keep them safe.How many miles does the City have to plow? The City is responsible for plowing approximately 19 miles of roadway.Why is parking not allowed on City streets during snow removal? On street parking during snow removal conditions creates many problems:

1. Many snow storms come with little notice or at night when you are sleeping. If your vehicle is left on the street, and snow falls, it is difficult to move the vehicle into your driveway. It is much easier to park your vehicle in your driveway before the storm arrives.

2. City crews usually begin plowing very early in the morning before most people have the chance to move their vehicle from the street to their driveway. If plows are forced to goaround a vehicle parked on the street, a hazard is created by narrowing the streetwidth. If the vehicle is moved after plowing, the snow obstruction remains, which is a hazard and must still be removed. This adds time and expense to snow removal operations.

3. If the streets are allowed to become too narrow, emergency vehicle traffic may become restricted.

4. If vehicles are left on the streets, damage to vehicles and plow equipment could occur.

5. Dunsmuir City Code Sections 10.04.010K and 10.12.070A require that vehicles must not be parked on the Streets, Avenues, Alleyways or other ways during snow removal operations. Vehicles in violation will be cited and if not moved, towed and stored atowner's expense. 1 WINTER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS POLICY
2 INDEX Page#

1. GENERAL PURPOSE 4

2. MOBILIZATION 4

3. COMMUNICATIONS 5

4. CITIZEN INQUIRIES 5

5. SNOW EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 5

6. EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE 5

7. INSPECTION AND CALIBRATION 5

8. PERSONNEL AVAILABLE 6

9. TRAINING OF PERSONNEL 6

10. ANTI - ICING OPERATIONS 6

11. DE – ICING OPERATIONS 6

12. SNOW PLOWING 7

13. SALT - SAND USE 7

14. SNOW STORAGE 7

15. EMERGENCY REQUESTS FOR WINTER MAINTENANCE 7

16. COMPLAINTS 8-9
Damage Complaints:
* Mailboxes and/or Fences
* Vehicular Damage
* Lawn Damage
* Curb Damage

17. PARKING RESTRICTIONS 9
18 SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE 9
3 INDEX Page#

19. MAILBOXES 10

20. TYPICAL SNOW PLOWING OPERATION 10

21. REPORTS 11

22. DEFINITION OF PAVEMENT CONDITIONS 11

23. BENEFIT COST OF PLOWING VERSES CHEMICAL APPLICATION 12

24. WINTER MAINTENANCE MATERIALS 13
APPENDICES Page#
Appendix A Snow Plow Routes 14
Appendix B Snow Removal Responsibilities 15
Appendix C Towing Map Day 1 (Grader Map) 16
Appendix D Municipal Parking Lots and Alleys 17
Appendix E Snow Plowing Priority Level Map 18
Appendix F Anti-Icing 19
Appendix G Sidewalk Snow and Ice Control – Tagging Strategy 20-21 Appendix H Brine Fact Sheet 22
4 WINTER MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS POLICY

1. General Purpose
The winter maintenance policy provides a uniform understanding of priorities and procedures used to combat snow or ice and other winter related conditions on public roadways, sidewalks, trails and other areas maintained by the City. This policy replaces prior written or unwritten policies. The existing ordinances for winter sidewalk maintenance and parking control are not repealed.

Each storm has unique characteristics and factors, such as intensity, duration, wind, temperature and moisture content. All affect the total amount of snow and ice accumulation, hence influencing the methodology used to combat the resulting snow and/or ice related conditions.

The Operations Department attempts to maintain travel-safe walks and roadways for pedestrians and vehicles properly equipped for winter driving conditions. Arterials and major collector streets will generally be free from compacted snow or ice upon snowfall cessation. Residential streets may not be free of ice or snow packed pavement. Bare, dry pavement should not be expected after each storm on residential streets. See Section 22, page 11 for pavement condition reference.

Streets are classified into one of Four categories – Priority, Town Center, Collector, and Residential. These ratings are determined by such factors as traffic volume, school zones, business district etc. These ratings are reviewed annually by the Operations Department.

2. Mobilization of Winter Maintenance Operations
The Public Works Director shall monitor anticipated inclement weather conditions and keep emergency services informed of forecasted event intensity and action to be taken by Public Works for addressing the storm and potential hazards.

During off-hours, the Public Works Director or designee will monitor weather reports and road conditions. Appropriate response action will be initiated as needed.

The need to mobilize for winter maintenance operations is determined by the actual snowfall depth greater than one inch or less if combined with freezing rain and icing conditions making travel difficult.

Arterial, collector roads, and school bus routes will be monitored during any winter precipitation event. Appropriate response will occur on these main roadways to maintain safe driving conditions.

Weather reports issued by the National Weather Service and local weather media sources are used to prepare for anticipated maintenance service. 5 The responsibility for ordering personnel and equipment into service for winter maintenance operation rests primarily with the Public Works Director or designee. The Sheriff Department assists in notifications to the Director or designee of winter maintenance needs during off hours.

Additional outside private equipment and personnel may be hired by the City Manager or Public Works Director as deemed necessary.

3. Communications
The Public Works Director or designee will be the main line of communications with other City Departments. Media notification will come from the City Manager, Public Works Director ordesignee.

4. Citizen Inquiries
All citizen issues concerning snow and ice control efforts will be routed to the Public Works Department. The Public Works Director or designee on-duty will determine appropriate follow-up response to citizen inquiries.

5. Snow Emergency Procedures
Pursuant to Section 10.12.020 (B) of the Municipal Code, a snow emergency may be declared by the Public Works Director or designee, (with public notice), and remains in effect until cancelled by the same.

6. Equipment Available for Winter Maintenance Operations 1 – Dump Truck mounted snow plow(Priority Route
1 - Motor grader and wing (Push back Priority and Snow Berm over 24 inches to the curb)
1 - Wheel Loader with bucket/plow
1 - Skid Steer with Blade/Bucket/Blower (downtown/parking lots corner pushback)
1 - Loader with plow and wing. (downtown/route 6)
1 - Utilities Dump Truck for hauling (downtown/parking lots) 4 - 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks with snow plows (Maintenance Districts 1-4, alleys/trails wells, lift stations, booster stations, sub stations, cemetery & parking lots)

7. Inspection and Calibration
All mounted snow, wing, and under mount plows are inspected annually for structural cracks or breaks, cutting edge wear, hydraulic hose condition and are operationally reviewed. Any deficiencies detected are corrected prior to off-season storage. Anti-icing, de-icing, spreaders and other equipment are also inspected, cleaned, lubricated, operationally reviewed and calibrated prior to the next winter’s operations. Calibration of spreading equipment provides appropriate application rate cinders. These intensive inspections are completed internally by City staff.

One hundred percent of the above equipment is available for winter maintenance operations and 90 percent of the equipment is normally kept operational with less than a one-hour repair time.
6 8. Personnel Available for Winter Maintenance Operation From November 1 through April 1, 80 percent of Operations Department employees should be kept available to assist in winter maintenance operations. Other City Department staff are assigned routes to assist in snow removal. The Public Works Director or designee may call private contractors and other City personnel for assistance as required. For safety reasons, employees should not be assigned shifts longer than fourteen hours without eight hours of consecutive rest. Service levels on residential streets will be reduced if a storm requires around-the-clock staffing. Overtime during snow/ice operations is assigned by the Public Works Director or designee and determined by the severity and duration of a storm.

9. Training of Personnel
Newly hired employees are trained on proper equipment usage. Plow routes and cinder application are reviewed with new employees prior to being assigned to respond to a storm event. Annual reviews are conducted with all Public Works employees prior to the next snow season. Each snow event is reviewed by the Public Works Director or designee to be sure safe roads and walks were maintained in a timely manner during the event.

10. Anti-Icing Operations
The City of Dunsmuir does not conduct anti-icing operations using chemicals due to the proximity of the Sacramento River and the potential contaminations resulting from their use.

11. Ice Mitigation Operations

12. Ice Mitigation is completed in conjunction with plowing operations and consists of spreading cinders or sand on surfaces with accumulated, compacted snow and ice.. The Public Works Director or designee will have discretion as to what materials are used, the amount of materials used and when they are applied.Snow Plowing
Snow Plowing is the removal of snow and ice from the roadway by mechanical means.

Plowing operations are directed by Public Works Director or designee and commence after a snowfall greater than one inch or less, if combined with freezing rain and icing conditions making travel difficult. If possible, streets and roadways on arterial routes should have two lanes of traffic open. When the storm ends, routes should have plowed roadways within 24 hours of snow cessation and be plowed curb-to-curb within 48 hours. If snow begins again within the 48 hour window the process will restart.

Odd/Even Parking requires a second day of snow removal to achieve curb-to-curb plowed roadways.

There is no plowing of private driveways/roads by City personnel. Snow and ice will be deposited in private driveways/roads during plowing operations and will not be removed by the City (including areas around mailboxes or fire hydrants in private yards).

Equipment and operators are assigned routes. Operators are generally familiar with all routes and strive to complete plowing and -icing mitigation measures efficiently. 7 13. Cinder Use
Ice Mitigation efforts consists of spreading cinders to improve traction on packed snow/ice and should be applied only in areas of high traffic movement or unsafe areas as determined by the Public Works Director or designee. Cinders can cause a build-up in storm sewers and points of discharge which could require additional maintenance or environmental concerns. Ice Mitigation will only be used when pavement temperatures inhibit melting or conditions are extremely icy.

14. Snow Storage
The City of Dunsmuir is generally short on snow storage in the Downtown, and all residential areas. The City will work with businesses, contractors and property owners to allow for movement of snow to designated areas when it is inhibiting commerce or property access. City Staff will make neighborhood snow piles in areas where snow is impeding traffic in both directions.

Each spring once snow melt has taken place, the snow storage areas are cleaned of all previous years’ remaining garbage.

15. Emergency Requests for Winter Maintenance
Emergency calls for services may be received when conditions such as power outages, downed power lines, water main breaks, sewer backups or when sheriff, fire or EMS services are required.

Calls received by Sheriff’s Department for emergency maintenance service will be sent to the proper staff depending on the need.

16. Complaints
Complaints pertaining to snow/ice removal should be forwarded to the Public Works Director’s office at 530-235-4822 ext 100. The Department Public Works Director or designee will notify the proper staff for action, if necessary.

Damage Complaints
Due to the nature of snow removal, work accidents may occur. All accidents should be thoroughly investigated regarding the circumstance. All accident s and damage complaints will be forwarded to the Finance Director for review and determination of responsibility. While this may be difficult to do in the middle of a storm, it is important to gather the information accurately. Some common damages are as follows:

A. Mailboxes, Fences and Lawn Damage:

Plow operators are instructed not to get too close to mailboxes, however occasionally one is knocked over or struck. Operators are required to report these occurrences to their supervisor.

Lawn damage occurs more often in early or late season snowstorms when there is little or no frost in the ground. Operators note areas of damage and report the damage to their supervisor. For this reason, trails may receive less than usual maintenance, especially in the Spring, to prevent undue damage to edges. 8 A list of properties where damage occurred is created for spring repairs. It is the City's policy to repair property damage caused by City equipment. Mailboxes, fences, or other improvements within the right of way must be structurally installed to withstand the weight of snow rolling off the blade. Repairs to poorly installed or maintained items that fail due to snow load are the responsibility of the property owner. The Public Works Director will have the authority to determine City responsibility for damage.

B. Vehicular Damage:

Should a City vehicle be involved in a property damage accident with another vehicle, the appropriate officials are to be notified. It is important to report all accidents regardless of how minor they may be.

The Public Works Director or designee should be consulted on whether it is necessary to return to the garage immediately for inspection or at the end of the operation.

C. Curb and Sidewalk Damage:

Curb and Sidewalk damage is investigated on a complaint basis. If the damage was done by the City plow, the repairs will be done by the City. The repairs should be done as soon as possible during the summer construction season. When damage is done by a private party or contractor, the Police Department will investigate. The costs for repairs/replacement will be sent to the responsible party upon completion of the repair.

17. Parking Restrictions - 10.004.010 Parking Restictions A. Odd-Even Parking.

1. There shall be odd-even parking on all City streets from November 1 to March 31 of each year during snow events. A snow event includes 24 hours prior to a forecasted event to 72 hours after snow cessation, unless other "no parking" regulations are in effect. Streets that are subject to a parking ban during specific times and/or days shall remain subject to this odd-even regulation when the more specific parking prohibition is not in effect.

2. "Odd-even parking" means vehicles will be parked on the odd side of a street designated by property addresses on odd days of the month and on the even side of the street on even days of the month. The date used for parking will be the date after midnight.

B. Towing of vehicles
Vehicles may be towed when violating regulations prohibiting parking in residential, commercial and industrial areas. This may occur on the second or third night of snow removal operations without declaring a snow emergency.

Vehicles parked in violation of parking regulations in the downtown, and certain areas around the city will be towed during the first night of snow removal operations without declaring a snow emergency.

C. Snow Emergency Requirements.
9 1. A snow emergency shall be in effect when declared, upon public notice, by the Public Works Director or designee and will remain in effect until cancelled. A snow emergency is defined as a snow event forecasted to exceed 12 inches or 1 inch an hour.

2. When a snow emergency is in effect, a vehicle may be towed when in violation of the parking regulations prohibiting parking during the snow emergency.

D. Signs and Warning Markers.

The Public Works Director shall erect such signs and warning markers necessary to give notice of the restrictions, prohibitions, and limitations of this subsection and as are shown on the official parking control map. Use of Social Media may be utilized also as applicable.

18. Sidewalk Maintenance – 12.08.040 Snow and Ice Removal

12.08.040 - Responsibility of property owners for maintenance of, and removal of snow from, adjoining public sidewalks.

A. Maintenance.

1. It shall be the duty of every owner of real property in the city, whose property fronts on or adjoins any public street, to keep the sidewalks that are built or established along such street frontage in a good state of repair so that they will not endanger persons or property passing thereon, or interfere with the public convenience in the use thereof.

2. It shall be the duty of every owner of real property in the city, whose property fronts on or adjoins any public street, to remove and clean away, at the owner's expense, the weeds, grass and brush from the sidewalk to the center of the street in front of such real property, and to remove all branches of trees hanging over the sidewalk or street, to a height of ten (10) feet above the ground thereunder.

3. If the owner of such real property shall fail, neglect or refuse to comply with the provisions of this subsection after four days' written notice from the city manager, served either personally or by registered mail, so to do, then the city manager may have the necessary work done, either by city staff or by private contract, and the cost thereof shall be a charge against the owner of such real property and shall be collected by the city. Said charges shall become a special assessment against the property if unpaid sixty (60) days following the mailing of a statement of such charges and shall be collected in the same manner as other assessments.

B. Snow Removal.

1. It shall be the duty of every owner of real property fronting on or adjoining any public street within the business district, as defined in Section 10.24.020(I), to remove and clear all snow from the public sidewalks adjacent to their property.

For purposes of this section, snow may be removed to the street and the prohibition contained in Section 12.08.020 is inapplicable. 10 2. If an owner of real property fails or neglects to remove and clear snow from any public sidewalk as required by subsection (B)(1) of this section, the city manager may cause such snow to be removed and cleared, by city staff or by private contract, at the owner's expense. The direct costs to the city of any such snow removal shall be billed to the property owner and shall be payable by the owner to the city upon presentation of such billing.

C. Deposits of Snow Restricted. Excepting the clearing of snow from sidewalks or entries located upon a public right-of-way, no person shall cause snow to be deposited on boulevards, sidewalks, streets or avenues or any other City-owned property without permission.

Payment of a fee sufficient to reimburse the City for the cost of removing any snow so deposited without permission may be required.

D. Depositing of Snow on Private Property. All snow from private property (driveways or parking lots) shall be either deposited on the originating owner's property or hauled away by the owner or their agent. Property owners shall not place their snow on another property without permission from the owner of the other property.
(Prior code § 8.04)

19. Mailboxes
The City will typically plow within the confines of curb line to curb line of a street. During frequent periods of heavy snowfall accumulations when storage areas for snow on the right-of-way are limited, there may be times when City plows cannot physically place the snow from the curb line of the street up onto the adjacent City right-of-way. The adjacent resident will be responsible for clearing snow around their mailbox to assure delivery of the mail. The resident is also responsible for assuring the mailbox is properly installed as required by the United States Postal Service guidelines. The mailbox should be constructed and installed to withstand snow cleaning efforts by the City.

20. Typical Snow Plowing Operations (1– 6 inches)
After snow cessation or weather reports confirm snow to be ending soon, full clean-up operations begin, normally at 4:00 AM. The Public Works Department starts in the central business district at 4:00 AM with the skidsteer, backhoe and loader for piling or loading and hauling Pine Street and Cedar Street will be blocked during snow removal operations for snow storage for later piling or removal. Parking lots are plowed, and if time permits, the lots will be loaded and hauled during the business district loading/hauling operations. Occasionally, loading/hauling of parking lots is finished on the second or third day.
• Five route trucks commence plowing.
• Skidsteer, loader and backhoe begin clearing alleys, wells, lift stations, booster stations, sub stations, parking lots, and trails. • Power driven units with blowers or brooms are dispatched to clean public sidewalks around municipal buildings and remote areas maintained by the City.
• Ice Mitigation Measures are applied to roadways and sidewalks as appropriate. 11 Following the days after a storm, department tasks include:
• Checking public and private walks for cleaning.
• Piling snow at storage site.
• Cleaning up intersections for improved sight lines.
• Cul-de-sac hauling of snow piles to create additional storage. • Equipment service and repairs.

21. Reports
A storm record will be completed by the Public Works Department for each snow event.

This record should contain operating times, amount of precipitation, type of precipitation, weather conditions and resources committed. This report will be submitted to the Public Works Director for submission to the City Manager and Finance.

22. Definition of Pavement Conditions
12 23. Contract/Commercial Snowplow Operators Permit
A. All snowplow operators that are contracted for pay by businesses or residents are required to obtain a snow plow operators permit from the city.

B. To obtain a permit they must hold a Business License with the City of Dunsmuir, hold and maintain insurance. Permits are good for 2 years and will expire on June 30th.

C. The Snowplow Operators permit is used in lieu of an encroachment permit.

This permit allows for movement of snow from driveways, parking lots, public sidewalks, and street encroachments to accommodate snow removal for the contracted party. In areas where snow from contracted parties exceeds the capacity of the area the Public Works director or designee may allow for movement of the snow to off site locations preapproved by the Public Works Director.
13 APPENDIX A Downtown Improvement District
14 APPENDIX B Snow Plow Routes
15 APPENDIX C Parking Restrictions Maps
16 APPENDIX D Towing Zones
17 APPENDIX E

SIDEWALK SNOW & ICE CONTROL - TAGGING STRATEGY
Complaint Initiated Inspections

1. If received, the City will investigate complaints 24 hours after winter precipitation cessation.

2. Cessation of snowfall shall be that time which no additional accumulation of snow has occurred whether due to snow falling or snow blowing.

City Initiated Inspections

3. City initiated Inspections shall not start earlier than the following:
a. Zone 1 – 24 hours after snow cessation.
b. Zone 2 – 48 hours after snow cessation.

Enforcement Guidelines;

4. Where an attempt to clear the walk has been made but is considered inadequate by staff or by complainant, tagging shall be referred to Public Works staff.

5. Tagging shall not be done for ice control in sidewalk sag locations where water from melting snow accumulates. Staff performing inspections shall apply salt (or sand) to these locations during their inspection.

6. Tagging of handicap ramps for not removing snow deposited by plowing shall not be done earlier than the following:
a. Zone 1 – 24 hours after plowing.
b. Zone 2 – 48 hours after plowing.

7. Sidewalks may be tagged on Mondays if snowfall occurred Friday leading into a weekend or during a weekend, but discretion is advised.

8. Sidewalks will not be tagged on a day immediately following a holiday. An example would be: January 1 is a Tuesday. No tagging would occur on Wednesday. Note: This includes zone #1.

Tagging follow-up

9. The City will generally tag only once during the season. If a walk is cleared by City due to no action being taken by owner after tagging, we will likely not provide another notice for subsequent non-shoveling.