1 MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday April 28, 2025
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 28
th day of April in person and
TELECONFERENCE (Zoom.) Mayor Cliff Munson called the meeting to order and led in the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
1. Call to Order:
a. Roll Call
Councilmembers Brandon Fawaz, Jason Deppen, Mayor Cliff Munson, Charnna Gilmore, and John Stacher were present.
2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items:
Community member Ronald Koenig thanked the Council, and Councilmember Charnna Gilmore for putting on the Etna Cleanup Day event.
3. Consent Calendar:
a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting March 24, 2025
b. Minutes of the Special Meeting April 10, 2025
c. Minutes of the Special Meeting April 21, 2025
d. Invoice Approvals
e. Resolution 2025-007 – A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Etna Adding a List of Projects for the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
f. Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Claim for FY 2025/2026 Councilmember Deppen made a motion to approve the Consent Calendar, Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
4. Current Business:
a. Recognition of the 2025 Etna Travel Patch Design Winner The City Council recognized Delaney Davidson as the 2025 Etna Travel Patch design winner. Councilmember Gilmore took pictures for Facebook. b. Discuss/Approve 3rd Annual Trails End Music Festival Event Application Councilmember Fawaz moved to approve the Trails End Music Festival event, Councilmember Gilmore seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
c. Discuss/Approve Drafting a Letter of Support from the City of Etna to Bring On-Farm Irrigation Efficiencies and River Restoration Improvements to the Upper Portion of the Scott River Watershed
2 Reggie Collins from California Trout gave a background on this project. This project will work with landowners outside the City of Etna on using water more efficiently.
More discussion. Councilmember Gilmore made a motion to sign the letter, Councilmember Fawaz seconded. More discussion about the design of the project.
The City Council requested more information.
Councilmember Fawaz moved to table this item to the next meeting. Councilmember Deppen seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
d. Discuss/Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for CalOES Rate Agreement (Administrative Rate Change)
Councilmember Deppen made a motion to approve, Councilmember Gilmore seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
e. Continued: Discuss/Approve Advertising for a City Manager/Grant Manager Position
Councilmember Fawaz made a motion to approve advertising for the position.
Councilmember Deppen seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Gilmore, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
5. Department Reports:
Police Chief Josh Short provided stats in the packet and gave a verbal report.
Councilmember Stacher asked about code enforcement issues.
Public Works Director Dan Burbank reported that they began work at the pool. Burbank ordered asphalt and will be working on potholes soon. They discussed the undergrounding project on Main Street and the light poles.
Ambulance Director Teresa Arrwood provided a written report in the packet.
Fire Chief Clint Whitchurch provided a written report in the packet. They are continuing to work on the equipment to get it ready by fire season.
City Clerk Pamela Eastlick reported that the audits are moving along. City auditor Charlie Pillon is planning on coming to Etna to begin his audit.
Mayor Cliff Munson missed the LOLA meeting.
Councilmember Gilmore reported that interviews have been done for the Pool Manager position.
6. City Council Statements and Requests
None.
7. CLOSED SESSION:
3 a. Public Employment (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)
1. Ambulance Department – EMT Volunteer
2. Ambulance Department – Temporary Full-Time Firefighter/EMT
3. Pool Manager
The City Council approved the hire of an EMT Volunteer for the Ambulance Department and approved the hire of a full-time Firefighter/EMT. The City Council gave staff direction for item a.3, no reportable action was taken. b. Public Employee Performance Evaluation: Gov. Code §54957(b)(l)
1. Position: City Clerk
The City Council gave direction. No reportable action was taken.
8. Adjournment:
There being no further business Mayor Cliff Munson adjourned the meeting at 8:40 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk