1 MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday June 1, 2026
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 1
st day of June in person. Mayor Pro-Tem
Brandon Fawaz called the meeting to order and dispensed with the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
1. Call to Order:
a. Roll Call
Council members Brandon Fawaz, Matt Eastlick, Jason Deppen, and John Stacher were present. Mayor Cliff Munson was absent.
2. Public Comment:
None.
3. Current Business:
a. Discuss/Approve Rescinding 2026-2029 Fort Jones Police Contract Approved on May 26, 2026
Councilmember Fawaz gave a background on this item. The amount of the contract needs to reflect the amount of the increase in payments for the last three quarters.
Police Chief Josh Short explained that the 3% increase is automatic every year and with recent substantial salary increases it may be necessary to add an additional 10%.
More discussion. City Clerk Pamela Eastlick (Zoom) added that Fort Jones is paying $346,183 currently.
Discussion determining total contract price to present to Fort Jones Council for approval. Clerk Eastlick expressed concerns about the impact on the General Fund.
Fawaz made a motion to amend the contract price to $363,492, which reflects a 5% increase. Councilmember Eastlick seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Deppen, Fawaz
b. Discuss/Approve Amending 2025-2026 Fort Jones Police Contract to $TBD Councilmember Deppen made a motion to amend the 2025-2026 Fort Jones Police Contract to $346,183. Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Deppen, Fawaz
4. Closed Session:
a. Public Employment – Appointment (Pursuant to Government Code §54957)
1. City Administrator/Manager
The City Council tabled this item for a later meeting.
5. City Council Statements & Requests:
2 None.
6. Adjournment:
There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Fawaz adjourned the meeting at 6:27 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk