City of Etna
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL DATE OF THE MEETING: August 24, 2026
TIME OF THE MEETING: 6:30 pm
PLACE OF THE MEETING: 442 Main Street Etna, CA, and TELECONFERENCE (Zoom)
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. PUBLIC COMMENT - NON-AGENDA ITEMS - The City Council cannot take action or comment on non-agenda items.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting July 27, 2026
b. Minutes of the Special Meeting August 19, 2026
c. Expense Approval Report 7.22 - 8.21
4. CURRENT BUSINESS
a. Discussion: Park & Pool Community Survey Results
b. Discuss/Approve Advertising for a City Manager Position - Review Job Announcement
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
*Pool*Police*Public Works* Fire* Ambulance*City Clerk*Mayor* City Council/Committee
6. CITY COUNCIL STATEMENTS AND REQUESTS
7. CLOSED SESSION: The City Council will recess to Closed Session to discuss the below items). At the conclusion of the Closed Session, Open Session will be reconvened and reportable action, if any, will be announced.
Announcement of any action taken by the City Council in Closed Session required by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code §54950 et. Seq.)
a. Personnel Matters (Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b))
1. Public Employee Appointment - Ambulance Department EMT
8. ADJOURNMENT
Zoom Teleconference Information:
Phone: 1-669-444-9171 US Meeting ID: 833 0994 6886
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83309946886
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Monday July 27, 2026
Members of the Etna City Council met on the 27" day of July 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
Council members Brandon Fawaz, Jason Deppen, Mayor Cliff Munson, Matt Eastlick, and John Stacher were present.
2. Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items:
None.
3. Consent Calendar:
a. Minutes of the Regular Meeting June 22, 2026
b. Minutes of the Special Meeting July 1, 2026
c. Minutes of the Special Meeting July 14, 2026
d. Expense Approvals Report 7.13-7.21
e. Resolution 2026-014 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Etna Establishing a Live Scan Background Check Requirement for Volunteer Firefighter Applicants
Councilmember Stacher made a motion to approve, Councilmember Eastlick seconded and the motion passed
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
4. Current Business:
a. Swear in New Etna Police Officer Eric Dowling
Mayor Cliff Munson swore in Officer Dowling.
b. Presentation: Pacific Power System Strengthening Projects No action taken.
c. Discuss/Approve Event Application for Etna PAL/Scott Valley Skatepark Project Fundraiser
Nathan Chismar representing the Scott Valley Skatepark requested Council approval to hold an event on September 12'h at the park. This event is a PAL associated event.
Chismar gave a background on their fundraising efforts and also requested a letter of support from the city.
Councilmember Stacher made a motion to approve the support letter.
Councilmember Fawaz seconded, and the motion passed.
1 Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
d. Discuss/Approve City of Etna Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program Guidelines
Brandy Caporaso from Great Northern Services presented an update to the program guidelines for Council to review and make any other changes. Discussion regarding the application process and the CDBG loan committee involvement. Councilmember Fawaz made a motion to approve the CDBG Guidelines as presented.
Councilmember Deppen seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
e. Discuss/Approve 2026/2027 Budget
(Mayor Munson moved the Department Reports before item "e".) City Clerk Pamela Eastlick presented the Council with the 2026/2027 budget.
Discussion regarding the lieutenant position switching from full-time to part-time.
The budget reflects a 2.8% COLA increase in addition to a step increase.
Councilmember Stacher asked about the increase in vehicle fuel & oil line items for the police department.
Councilmember Fawaz questioned the math on the personnel budget for the lieutenant position. Clerk Eastlick explained that the way the budget stands there is not enough funding to fund the additional police officer position, and the EMT/Firefighter full-time position.
Councilmember Fawaz would like to see a summary page of all the funds and breakdown of the General Fund. Discussion regarding the Fort Jones police budget.
Clerk Eastlick explained that if the lieutenant switched from full-time back to half- time there would be enough funds to cover the vacant police officer position.
Discussion about cutting positions. Councilmember Stacher asked about the audits.
Councilmember Deppen made a motion to approve the budget as it stands and to revisit at the regularly scheduled meeting in October. More discussion.
Councilmember Stacher seconded, and the motion passed.
Ayes: Stacher, Eastlick, Munson, Deppen, Fawaz
Discussion
5. Department Reports:
Police Chief Josh Short provided a written report and stats in the Council packet. Chief Short also reported that there have been an increase in scams and they are researching funding options for another spay/neuter clinic in the area. applic lions Die ore po un in his departiment and is plaine i doing interviews around August 10th.
2 Mayor Munson read the ambulance report.
City Clerk Pamela Eastlick gave a brief report.
Mayor Munson reported about the LOLA dinner that was hosted by Etna in the park.
6. City Council Statements and Requests:
7. Closed Session:
b. Personnel Matters (Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b))
1. Employee Performance Evaluation: City Attorney
The Council directed staff to send out an RFP for attorney services.
8. Adjournment:
There being no further business, Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Fawaz adjourned the meeting at 9:03 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE ETNA CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday August 19, 2026
Members of the Etna City Council met on this 19h day of August in person. Mayor Cliff Munson called the meeting to order and dispensed with the salute to the flag of the United States of America.
1. Call to Order:
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
Mayor Cliff Munson, Council Members Matt Eastlick, and John Stacher were present.
Council Members Brandon Fawaz and Jason Deppen were absent.
2. Public Comment:
None.
3. Current Business:
a. Discuss/Approve Resolution 2026-015 - A Resolution of the City of Etna Providing for the Appointment to the Office of City Council Member for the Member, City Council, Short Term Seat, Ordering the Cancellation of Said Election for that Seat Pursuant to Elections Code Section 10229 Mayor Munson removed this item from the agenda.
b. Discuss/Approve Main Street Change Order #1 for RB Aldrich Construction for $40,750.00
Mayor Munson explained that the Change Order is not well written and the Council unanimously approved tabling this item to a later meeting.
4. Closed Session:
a. Personnel Matters (Pursuant to Government Code §54957(b))
1. Public Employee Appointment:
Public Works Department - Maintenance Worker I
The Council unanimously approved the hire for Public Works Maintenance Worker I.
5. City Council Statements & Requests:
None.
6. Adjournment:
There being no further business Mayor Munson adjourned the meeting at 6:05 pm. 1 Respectfully submitted,
Jenny Bennett
Asst. City Clerk
DRAFT
OF Expense Approval Report
By Fund
Payment Dates 7/22/2026 - 8/21/2026
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Amount Fund: 10 - GENERAL FUND
Department: 100 - City Council
SISKIYOU COUNTY EDC AR00000243 07/01/2026 Monthly MOU 500.00 Department 100 - City Council Total: 500.00
Department: 110 - City Clerk
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-560055 07/09/2026 FundBalance Migration 95.26 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-561193 07/22/2026 FundBalance Migration 38.12 KELLEY CREATE 42641163 07/31/2026 Monthly Xerox 148.97
CHARLES W. PILLON 4884 07/31/2026 2025FTR Questions 100.00 E & S ENGINEERS 5540 07/27/2026 Engineer Retainer 500.00 SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INV0000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 245.74 KIEP-ER KLEEN INV0000026 07/31/2026 Cleaning Services 107.27 GENERAL CODE PG000047506 06/25/2026 Municipal Code 6,771.00 Department 110 - City Clerk Total: 8,006.36
Department: 140 - Law Enforcement
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 842.41 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-560055 07/09/2026 FundBalance Migration 95.25 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-561193 07/22/2026 FundBalance Migration 38.10 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AC... 058068 06/30/2026 PD Fingerprints 162.00 WILGUS FIRE CONTROL, INC S... 1396052126 05/21/2026 Extinguisher Services etc. 218.33 VALLEY TIRE & TACKLE INC. INV0000017 07/25/2026 Auto Parts 278.85 SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INV0000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 99.09 PACIFIC POWER INV0000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 49.41 FORT JONES ACE HARDWARE INV0000020 07/25/2026 PD Maint & Supplies 72.97 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INV0000022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 32.14 KIEP-ER KLEEN INV0000026 07/31/2026 Cleaning Services 107.27 L.N. CURTIS & SONS INV1096379 07/31/2026 Armor Carrier 78.57 Department 140 - Law Enforcement Total: 2,074.39
Department: 141 - Police - FJ Station
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 842.41 MOBILE MECHANIC 228542 06/22/2026 AC Repairs 815.82
SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INV0000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 99.06 PACIFIC POWER INV0000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 49.41 Department 141 - Police - FJ Station Total: 1,806.70
Department: 150 - Fire Prevention
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 949.63 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-560055 07/09/2026 FundBalance Migration 95.26 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-561193 07/22/2026 FundBalance Migration 38.10 WILGUS FIRE CONTROL, INC S... 1396052126 05/21/2026 Extinguisher Services etc. 218.33 VALLEY TIRE & TACKLE INC. INV0000017 07/25/2026 Batteries 452.20 SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INV0000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 83.44 PACIFIC POWER INV0000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 85.55 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INV0000022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 45.03 Department 150 - Fire Prevention Total: 1,967.54
Department: 200 - Government Buildings
WILGUS FIRE CONTROL, INCS... 1396052126 05/21/2026 Extinguisher Services etc. 1,310.00 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 776.37 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INV0000022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 14.98 SCOTT VALLEY DISPOSAL INV0000023 07/31/2026 Monthly Trash 169.50 Department 200 - Government Buildings Total: 2,270.85
Department: 250 - Highways & Streets
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 285.91 8/21/2026 1:03:23 PM Page 1 of 5
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/22/2026 -8/21/2026 Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Amount SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INV0000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 31.97 PACIFIC POWER INV0000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 27.19 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 1,797.84 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INVOOCO022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 62.80 SCOTT VALLEY DISPOSAL INV0000023 07/31/2026 Monthly Trash 169.50 Department 250 - Highways & Streets Total: 2,375.21
Department: 300 - Parks & Recreation
SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INVOO00018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 69.95 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 56.89 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INVO000022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 30.01 SCOTT VALLEY DISPOSAL INVO000023 07/31/2026 Monthly Trash 169.50 KIEP-ER KLEEN INVO000026 07/31/2026 Cleaning Services 107.29 Department 300 - Parks & Recreation Total: 433.64
Fund 10 - GENERAL FUND Total: 19,434.69
Fund: 20 - WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND
Department: 400- Water
E&S ENGINEERS 5542 07/27/2026 21024 Water Treatment Plant... 67,082.35 SHASTA SERVICES, INC. DBAT... INV0000024 06/30/2026 Water System Improvements... 248,051.50 SHASTA SERVICES, INC. BAT.. INV0000025 07/07/2026 Water System Improvements... 569,695.27 Department 400 - Water Total: 884,829.12
Fund 20 - WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND Total: 384,829.12
Fund: 23 - SWIMMING POOL FUND
Department: 300 - Parks & Recreation
SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INVO000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 121.57 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 684.85 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INVO000022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 36.81 SCOTT VALLEY DISPOSAL INVO000023 07/31/2026 Monthly Trash 169.50 LINCOLN AQUATICS SN151990 07/31/2026 Pool Chemicals 2,041.15 Department 300-Parks & Recreation Total: 3,053.88
Fund 23 - SWIMMING POOL FUND Total: 3,053.88
Fund: 24 - STIP PROJECT
Department: 250 - Highways & Streets
E &S ENGINEERS 5545 07/27/2026 Church, Oak, & Main STIP 8,045.00 E&S ENGINEERS 5548 07/27/2026 23063 Main Street Rehab 854.00 SISKIYOU DAILY NEWS 7740741 05/31/2026 Main Street Bid Notice 485.00 Department 250 - Highways & Streets Total: 9,384.00
Fund 24 - STIP PROJECT Total: 9,384.00
Fund: 40 - WATER FUND
Department: 400 - Water
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 285.91 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-560055 07/09/2026 FundBalance Migration 95.26 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-561193 07/22/2026 FundBalance Migration 38.10 WILGUS FIRE CONTROL, INC S... 1396052126 05/21/2026 Extinguisher Services etc. 218.33 PACE ANALYTICAL 262805255 08/04/2026 Monthly August 208.80 FORT JONES LUMBER YARD, ... 378416 07/25/2026 Maint & Supplies 221.67 KELLEY CREATE 42641163 07/31/2026 Monthly Xerox 148.97
SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INVO000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 78.81 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 388.05 ETNA HARDWARE, INC. INVO000022 07/31/2026 Maint & Supplies 247.44 Department 400 - Water Total: 1,931.34
Fund 40 - WATER FUND Total: 1,931.34
Fund: 45 - SEWER FUND
Department: 450 - Sewer
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 285.91 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-560055 07/09/2026 FundBalance Migration 95.26 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-561193 07/22/2026 FundBalance Migration 38.10 KELLEY CREATE 42641163 07/31/2026 Monthly Xerox 148.97
8/21/2026 1:03:23 PM Page 2 of 5
Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/22/2026 - 8/21/2026 Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Amount SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INVO000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 31.97 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 401.37 Department 450 - Sewer Total: 1,001.58
Fund 45 - SEWER FUND Total: 1,001.58
Fund: 50 - AMBULANCE FUND
Department: 500 - Ambulance
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 793.41 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-560055 07/09/2026 FundBalance Migration 95.26 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES INC 025-561193 07/22/2026 FundBalance Migration 38.10 WILGUS FIRE CONTROL, INC S... 1396052126 05/21/2026 Extinguisher Services etc. 218.33 SIERRA-SACRAMENTO VALLEY... 2026-101 07/21/2026 Image Trend Fee 489.72 HENRY SCHEIN MEDICAL 59476726 07/15/2026 Medical Supplies 95.65 HENRY SCHEIN MEDICAL 59476807 07/15/2026 Medical Supplies 76.98 HENRY SCHEIN MEDICAL 59859689 07/24/2026 Medical Supplies 58.45 SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INVO000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 175.29 PACIFIC POWER INVO000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 163.13 JIM KUTZER INSURANCE AGE... INV0000021 06/24/2026 Commercial Auto - Ambulance 7,473.00 WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC WITT-000842 07/31/2026 Ambulance Billing 1,883.50 Department 500-Ambulance Total: 11,560.82
Fund 50 - AMBULANCE FUND Total: 11,560.82
Fund: 53 - COPS PERSONNEL FUND
Department: 140 - Law Enforcement
SAN FRANCISCO-ALLIANT INS... 3584540 06/23/2026 AMVP RENEWAL PREMIUM 842.41 MOBILE MECHANIC 228542 06/22/2026 AC Repairs 815.83
SISKIYOU TELEPHONE INVO000018 07/31/2026 Monthly Telephone 99.06 PACIFIC POWER INV0000019 07/30/2026 Monthly Electric 49.41 Department 140 - Law Enforcement Total: 1,806.71
Fund 53 - COPS PERSONNEL FUND Total: 1,806.71
Grand Total: 933,002.14
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Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/22/2026 -8/21/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
10 - GENERAL FUND 19,434.69
20 - WATER IMPROVEMENT FUND 884,829.12
23 - SWIMMING POOL FUND 3,053.88
24 - STIP PROJECT 9,384.00
40 - WATER FUND 1,931.34
45 - SEWER FUND 1,001.58
50 - AMBULANCE FUND 11,560.82
53 - COPS PERSONNEL FUND 1,806.71
Grand Total: 933,002.14
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
10-100-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 500.00
10-110-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 340.65
10-110-6190 ENGINEERING FEES 500.00
• 10-110-6260 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIO... 6,919.97
10-110-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 245.74
10-140-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 842.41
10-140-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 402.62
10-140-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 99.09
10-140-6350 ELECTRIC 49.41
10-140-6400 EQUIPMENT MAINTENA... 218.33
10-140-6420 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 278.85
10-140-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 105.11
10-140-6530 SPECIAL DEPT SUPPLIES... 78.57
10-141-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 842.41
10-141-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 99.06
10-141-6350 ELECTRIC 49.41
10-141-6420 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 815.82
10-150-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 949.63
10-150-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 133.36
10-150-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 83.44
10-150-6350 ELECTRIC 85.55
10-150-6400 EQUIPMENT MAINTENA... 218.33
10-150-6420 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 452.20
10-150-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 45.03
10-200-6350 ELECTRIC 776.37
10-200-6370 TRASH 169.50
10-200-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 1,324.98
10-250-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 285.91
10-250-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 31.97
10-250-6350 ELECTRIC 27.19
10-250-6370 TRASH 169.50
10-250-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 62.80
10-250-6540 TRAFFIC SAFETY 1,797.84
10-300-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 107.29
10-300-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 69.95
10-300-6350 ELECTRIC 56.89
10-300-6370 TRASH 169.50
10-300-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 30.01
20-400-8040 EDWG-47100004-001 884,829.12
23-300-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 121.57
23-300-6350 ELECTRIC 684.85
23-300-6370 TRASH 169.50
23-300-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 36.81
23-300-6560 CHEMICALS 2,041.15
24-250-8050 STREET REHAB-RPL-5054... 9,384.00
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Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 7/22/2026 - 8/21/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
40-400-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 285.91
40-400-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 133.36
40-400-6240 LABORATORY TESTS 208.80
40-400-6260 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIO... 148.97
40-400-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 78.81
40-400-6350 ELECTRIC 388.05
40-400-6400 EQUIPMENT MAINTENA... 218.33
40-400-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 469.11
45-450-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 285.91
45-450-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT.... 133.36
45-450-6260 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIO... 148.97
45-450-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 31.97
45-450-6350 ELECTRIC 401.37
50-500-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 793.41
50-500-6080 COMMERCIAL AUTO 7,473.00
50-500-6100 PROFESSIONAL & CONT... 2,016.86
50-500-6260 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIO... 489.72
50-500-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 175.29
50-500-6350 ELECTRIC 163.13
50-500-6440 MAINTENANCE & SUPPL... 218.33
50-500-6600 MEDICAL SUPPLIES 231.08
53-140-6030 SCORE VEHICLE LIABILITY 842.41
53-140-6330 TELEPHONE EXPENSE 99.06
53-140-6350 ELECTRIC 49.41
53-140-6420 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 815.83
Grand Total: 933,002.14
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** _ 933,002.14
Grand Total: 933,002.14
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ACORPORAIED
STAFF REPORT
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VINE 10, 1902 ETNA CITY COUNCIL
OU COUNS
To: City Council Members
From: Park & Pool Grant Committee
Date: August 24, 2026
Subject: Presentation: Park and Pool Community Survey Results RECOMMENDATION:
Receive the City of Etna Park & Pool Community Survey results regarding park and pool improvements.
DISCUSSION:
The Park & Pool Grant Committee recently conducted a community survey to better understand how residents and surrounding Scott Valley communities use the City Park and Pool and what improvements they believe should be prioritized.
The survey provides the City with useful community input that can help establish priorities for future capital improvements and grant applications. Staff recommends using the results to develop a prioritized list of park and pool projects.
The Park & Pool Committee members are:
Alex Burbank - Community Member
Dan Burbank - Public Works Director
Charnna Gilmore - Community Member
Josh Short - Police Chief
John Stacher - Councilmember
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
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ETNA PARK & POOL
YOUR VOICE.
OUR COMMUNITY.
2026 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
221 COMMUNITY RESPONSES
STRONG SUPPORT FOR INVESTMENT
74% 74% 68%
PARK: IMPORTANT / VERY IMPORTAN SAFETY: IMPORTANT / VERY IMPORTA PROGRAMS: IMPORTANT / VERY IMPORTAN The park and pool are already well used: 35% visit the park weekly and 52% use the pool several times each week.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY WANTS MOST
CITY PARK CITY POOL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Restroom improvements Upgraded restrooms Concerts
51% 45.2% 73.7%
New playground equipment More shade Farmers markets
50% 44.2% 73.7%
Shade structures Splash pad Community events
27% 40.9% 73.3%
WHAT WE HEARD
Invest in the basics.
Add comfort and shade.
Create places to gather.
These results will help guide park and pool
improvements and support future grant funding.
THANK YOU, ETNA & SCOTT VALLEY! Photos: Mel Fechter
Percentages reflect responses to each survey question; multi-select questions may total more than 100%. City of Etna | 2026
CITY OF ETNA PARK & POOL SURVEY
COMMUNITY RESULTS FACT SHEET | AUGUST 2026
The community strongly values both facilities - especially the pool. Results below report the original survey counts and percentages. Denominators vary because some questions were optional or allowed multiple selections. 221 221 93.0% 77.5%
pool improvements park improvements
submissions main responses
important important
WHO RESPONDED
Residence Age group
n = 221 respondents n = 220 respondents
Response No. Response No.
Elsewhere in Scott Valley 124 56.1% 30-44 111 50.5%
Within the City of Etna 82 37.1% 45-59 45 20.5%
Outside the area 15 6.8% 60-74 39 17.7%
18-29 14 6.4%
75+ 10 4.5%
Under 18 1 0.5%
HOW THE FACILITIES ARE USED
City Park visits City Pool use
n = 221 n = 221
Response No. Response No. %
Weekly 77 34.7% Several times each week 114 51.4%
A few times a year 57 25.7% A few times each month 56 25.2% Monthly 44 19.8% Once or twice each summer 29 13.1%
Daily 25 11.3% Rarely 17 8.1%
Rarely 16 7.7% Never 2.3%
Never 2 0.9%
WHO IN THE HOUSEHOLD USES THE PARK OR POOL CHECKALL THAT APPLY I Response Number Percent Visual
Adults 168 75.7% ••••••••
Children (0-12) 146 65.8% 808a0a
Teens (13-17) 73 32.9%
Visitors / guests 73 32.9%
Seniors 53 23.9% •••
No one currently 3.2%
City of Etna Park & Pool Survey • August 2026 • Source: Park & Pool Survey Results workbook HOW IMPORTANT ARE IMPROVEMENTS?
Improvement n Very important Important Neutral Not important Pool improvements 215 156 | 72.6% 44 | 20.5% 13 | 6.0% 2 | 0.9% Safety upgrades 207 100 | 48.3% 63 | 30.4% 40 | 19.3% 4 | 1.9% Park improvements 209 79 | 37.8% 83 | 39.7% 37 | 17.7% 10 | 4.8% Accessibility improvements 202 72 | 35.6% 69 | 34.2% 56 | 27.7% 5 | 2.5% More community programs 202 76 | 37.6% 76 | 37.6% 44 | 21.8% 6 | 3.0% Points of Interest:
Combined "Very Important" + "Important" ratings: Pool 93.0% • Safety 78.7% • Park 77.5% • Accessibility 69.8% • Community programs 75.2%
MOST REQUESTED CITY PARK IMPROVEMENTS CHOOSE UP TO 5 |
Response Number Percent Visual
Restroom improvements 102 50.7%
New playground equipment 100 49.8%
Shade structures 54 26.9%
Walking paths 47 23.4%
Improved lighting 40 19.9%
More picnic tables 39 19.4%
Additional seating 32 15.9%
Sports courts 31 15.4%
Open green space 27 13.4%
Better landscaping 16 8.0%
BBQ areas 16 8.0%
City of Etna Park & Pool Survey • August 2026 • Source: Park & Pool Survey Results workbook
POOL PRIORITIES AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING
MOST REQUESTED CITY POOL IMPROVEMENTS CHOOSE UP TO 51
Response Number Percent Visual
Upgraded restrooms 94 45.2%
More shade 92 44.2%
Splash pad 85 40.9%
Additional seating 59 28.4%
Water slide 59 28.4%
Better landscaping 50 24.0%
Zero-depth entry 45 21.6% ••-
Diving board 44 21.2% •..
Family changing rooms 30 14.4%
PROGRAMS OR EVENTS PEOPLE WOULD ATTEND CHECKALLTHAT APPLYI Response Number Percent Visual
Concerts 160 73.7%
Farmers markets 160 73.7%
Community events 159 73.3%
Family movie nights 145 66.8%
Food truck events 137 63.1%
Youth sports 118 54.4%
Fitness classes 109 50.2%
Swimming lessons 104 47.9%
Water aerobics 90 41.5%
WHAT THE NUMBERS SAY
• The pool is the clearest community priority. More than nine in ten respondents rated pool improvements important, and 114 people use the pool several times each week.
• Restrooms lead both improvement lists. Restroom upgrades ranked first for the park and pool, closely followed by playground equipment at the park and shade at the pool.
• The facilities serve every generation. Adults, children, teens, seniors, and visitors all appear prominently among users. • Community programming has broad appeal. Concerts, farmers markets, and community events each drew interest from roughly three-quarters of respondents.
City of Etna Park & Pool Survey • August 2026 • Source: Park & Pool Survey Results workbook
COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SURVEY NOTES
OPEN-ENDED RESPONSE THEMES
Recurring theme What respondents emphasized
Keep the pool open Maintaining and resurfacing the pool, extending its season or hours, and preserving affordable access were repeated priorities.
Safety and maintenance Respondents noted aging playground equipment, pool railings and surfaces, cleanliness, lighting, restrooms, and routine upkeep.
More shade and seating Shade, picnic space, seating, landscaping, and green grass were frequent requests at both facilities.
Activities for all ages Suggestions included concerts, markets, movie nights, fitness and senior classes, youth sports, swimming lessons, lap swim, and water aerobics.
Inclusive access Zero-depth pool entry, family changing rooms, accessible tables and pathways, and safer spaces for young children were common accessibility Additional ideas Write-ins included a skate park, disc golf, pump track or bike trails, music venue or bandshell, splash features, longer pool hours, and year-round or expanded use.
HOW TO READ THESE RESULTS
Survey total: 225 submissions were recorded in the workbook. Three entries did not contain answers to the main usage questions; therefore those questions report n = 221.
Skipped questions: Percentages use the number of respondents who answered each question, not the total number of submissions.
Multiple-choice questions: For "check all that apply" and "choose up to 5" questions, percentages do not add to 100% because each person could select more than one option.
Write-in responses: The tables report the survey's listed response options. Individual write-in suggestions are represented in the open- ended themes above and remain available in the source workbook.
Rounding: Percentages are rounded to one decimal place; small differences may occur because of rounding.
COMMUNITY DIRECTION IS CLEAR
Protect the pool, address safety and maintenance, improve comfort and accessibility, and create more reasons for people of all ages to gather.
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JUNE 10, 1904
City of Etna Park & Pool Survey • August 2026 • Source: Park & Pool Survey Results workbook
CITY OF ETNA
WE HEARD YOU
Community comments on Etna's park and pool
106 written comments
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The community values these spaces - and wants them protected for the future.
Protect and prioritize the pool Repair and extend its useful life Keep the pool open, affordable, and accessible. Many called it a Resurface the pool, address the wobbly railing, improve community gem serving Etna, Scott Valley, and nearby towns. landscaping, and explore longer hours, a longer season, or year-round use.
Invest in families and all ages Refresh and care for the park Residents value safe, healthy recreation, youth jobs, swimming Improve cleanliness, watering, paths, restrooms, gathering areas, skills, social connection, and low-cost access for every family. utilities, the Hallie Daggett Cabin, and overall maintenance. 5 Create more ways to gather and play 6 Keep spaces safe and welcoming Ideas included summer music, community events, a splash pad, Comments asked for attentive supervision, respectful music, skate space, walking and bike routes, maps, and added picnic cleanliness, security, and thoughtful management of public shelters. spaces.
Mostly, we love the pool and we love the park. Most important is keeping them open and accessible.
Representative survey comment, lightly edited for length
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR VOICE
Your comments will help guide grant planning and future improvements.
City of Etna | Park & Pool Community Survey
Summary reflects recurring themes and suggestions across the written responses.
ALL INDIVIDUAL SURVEY COMMENTS City of Etna Park & Pool Community Survey
1. It would be nice to have maps for our trails and what does Etna have to offer? I always hear that the for it! a mile long loop around the park. local "attractions", lakes and rivers/creeks/swim pool is a drain on the city but it's so incredible to 27. Please keep the pool and if able an enclosure so 43. The pool is so important to the community's I holes. Also, the cabin at the park needs to be have something that employs are youth, which is a kids can swim year around for their well being and work in Yreka and the lack of a pool is a daily cleaned. job that can stay with them and be used throughout fitness. complaint among my colleagues.
2. Thank you for asking us and going a good job for their lives! It gives the youths opportunity to get out 28. How blessed I feel to have such a beautiful city 44. I think it would also help the Pool budget if you the community! and put down the devices, as well as adults and pool & park!!! had to pay a small entrance fee for the use of the
3. One area of concern for me has been some of the elderly to have somewhere to go and cool off. 29. We believe the pool is such a gift to our pool. I know there are donors, but continue to use music that I hear blaring from the high school or the 17. wanted to take a moment to express how community. So many kids and families use it daily the donors and keep an entrance fee reasonable for baseball field. I understand loud music can't be incredibly thankful my family is for our community because of it being sponsored by families! families. That way their can be money for avoided, but music with sexual messages and pool and the opportunity it provides for so many 30. We appreciate you considering it! I love the city maintenance, landscaping...etc. swearing should really not be something played in children. For my own children, the pool has become of Etna and we use the pool and playground so 45. No open spaces where people cannot avoid it. I can one of the highlights of summer. It gives them a often. We appreciate having it but do believe it could 46. We appreciate the free entry to the pool hear it from my house, unfortunately. safe, healthy place to spend their days being active, be better! 47. We love Scott Valley and want to help it strive!
4. Keep it up building friendships, and making memories they'll 31. We love being a part of the Scott Valley
5. Great place to live, raise kids and find peace. carry with them for years. As a parent, it's comforting Community and Etna is the hub of most of the things 49. We love our town and the City of Etna. Keep up
6. Pave main street to know they have a supervised environment where they can simply enjoy being kids. I also think about the good work.
7. No 32. We love our little valley and the little cities in it. 50. Etna is doing great things and it is awesome to
8. The city park shade is lovely- a sweet way to stay the many families in our community who may not these improvements and opportunities are so cool, since Main Street gets so hot. I wish Trails End have access to other summer activities. Offering free important for our youth! Thank you! admission removes a financial barrier and gives 51. The pool has always been the best place to go divided the stages between Main Street and city 33. We love the park and pool!! and it's the best pool in siskiyou county. I would love park to connect the 2 locations and give folks a every child the chance to swim, stay active, and be 34. I glad we have both spaces. They are an asset somewhere safe during the long summer days. For to see it open more and the green grass like I did as place to cool down, but also keep Main Street to the community businesses hopping. Or, if not Trails End, Etna some children, the pool may be the best place they have to spend their afternoons, and that is 35. The community outside of Etna relies on these 52. I appreciate all that you do needs their own sponsored music events. Mucus in spaces. There is no pool, no playground, not even a 53. No the park for summer concerts. Let me know if you something truly valuable. public park or restroom in Callahan. 54. I live in Yreka but my kids live with me in Yreka need help doing this. It seems like it would be rather 18. The pool is a wonderful asset to the families in Scott Valley. The fact that it is free for people to and in Etna. I bring my stepdaughters to the Etna straight forward... like Etna Farmers Market evening 37. Resurface the pool before it's too late pool frequently and my kids use the pool daily. We market. Just all falls in place! swim is a bonus.
19. Please improve the pool resurfacing and 38. I hope action is actually taken to improve these love having the pool bring people to Etna, to
9. Thank you for helping keep Etna such a family places, because they both need it very badly showcase everything the town has to offer friendly community! repair...there is so much needed....please do not close 39. Please please focus on the pool. This is a key 55. We love Etna!
10. Thank you for all your work keeping the parks part of scott valley, and even into yreka since they
20. It would be a crime to loose such a wonderful 56. Pools are very expensive, but the health of a and pool open! don't have a pool. I know lots of people that come and community oriented gem!!! community depends on access to a swimming pool.
11. I love Etna! from yreka that depend on this pool.
21. We love the pool!!!! Such a gift for me and my And I am so grateful for the city of Etna that it
12. Our kids love both of these community assets. 40. Etna is doing an amazing job. Would be provides a pool for all of Scott Valley. I'm a firm They really give Etna a special charm. kids in the summer. And we use the park at least once a week wonderful if PAL could organize a van twice a day to believer that every community within Scott Valley
13. As a public space and greenway, the park is take kids from Fort Jones to the pool....maybe in the should pony up and invest in the pool, but even that
22. Please take advantage of grant opportunities to
great; it is an amazing asset that should be used to in our economically disadvantage area that will not host more community events. Even small local help our wonderful community! Also, please start swim team at 9:00 to encourage more families to 41. Put the focus into the pool. It's a gem and the be enough. We need imaginative and aggressive summer music or cornhole tournaments would be fact that swim days are sponsored are unheard of in Grant writers to bring money into our recreational participate.
great, and with proper netting, a monthly 3D archery the majority of other places. It's a special opportunity facilities shoot would be a fun community event. The morning 23. Pool Resurfacing we have. We do not need a skate park and I wish 57. Sometimes there are people that stay in the park adult swim is also a great addition, and I would 24. Thank you for your work! I'm so glad you are that money would go into a facility that reach more and they can be a little scary. We leave when they gladly pay $50 a month for the availability of morning investing in these resources, as encouraging age groups and abilities. Maybe make a dirt trail are there because it makes me uncomfortable to or evening lap swim families to stay here and have kids here is stopping the park for bikes and such, but not a full have the kids there. They usually only show up in
14. Please ensure the pool stays open! absolutely critical for the future of the valley!
25. No designated track/park. The pool serves more of the the evenings.
15. I am greatful for our city park and our pool! community. 58. Thank you!
16. I believe the pool we have is a gem! Without it 26. We love the swimming pool and are so thankful 42. Easy walking paths with a stroller, could just be
59. The park and pool are enjoyed by many.
Comments are presented as submitted, with only spacing and line breaks adjusted for readability. 106 written comments | Page 2 ALL INDIVIDUAL SURVEY COMMENTS City of Etna Park & Pool Community Survey important community assets. Mormon church access from collier,
60. Thank you so much for looking into finding a 72. We've had several family events at the park and grant so the community can keep this great treasure access to water and electricity are important 90. Keep up the good work! that we have for our children to learn to swim, to play 73. No 91. We appreciate all that you do. Do you need and to just enjoy some time being kids. 74. That I Love being able to use these areas someone to help with grant writing. I know two
61. When my children were younger we utilized the 75. We love the park and love the pool, they are people who do grant writing. From Marjie Lawrence pool and park daily. valued areas of our community and hope we are
62. Making improvements with young families in able to update them and not let them fall to the 92. I think that the skate park is important for youth. mind is a great way to keep them here and keep our waste side Even though I would not use the skate park, I feel youth thriving. 76. We need safe exercise for srs all year, not just in that it would be a big draw. At times it is also difficult
63. Get a better pool manager. Someone with more the summer. to reserve the pavillion at the park. I think that if creative ideas. Nicer lifeguards. 77. Love to see more businesses downtown, force there were smaller BBQ/gathering/pavillons spaced,
64. Financial impropriety is rampant in small vacant property owners to do something with their that during busy times of the year (gradution and communities. Etna needs to get ahead of this buildings, more local owned and operated wedding season, etc) that separate groups could unfortunately common problem to protect the businesses resever and use the park simultaeously for fee use. valuable resources we have, including the pool, 78. The bins by the library are being used as a 93. The land for the little League was gifted and is park, and awesome citizens. dumpster, too much garbage on the ground, no one beautiful. Find another place for city maintenance
65. Having a pool and park for families is so vital to equipment and make the sports area and park work the health of the overall community 79. You're doing a great job
66. The pool needs to stay open until September. 80. Hikers sleeping on tables 94. Please prioritise the pool
67. 1 am so grateful to have the pool. This summer 81. We love the park, my husband and I spent a lot 95. The railing into pool is very wobbly! (hahaha) the manager and lifeguards were excellent. of time in the park before our daughter was born but 96. Coming back to the valley in retirement so
68. The pool is important to the Valley and should be it's so much more now that she's here. We'd love to looking forward to enjoying the pool. preserved. 97. The city council needs to walk the park and see
69. We do not want our town to be a dried up barren 82. It's been suggested to move the City Yard and what we see..it's sad and frustrating!!! land. Not watering the places you want people to expand the park with a music venue recreate is ridiculous. 83. The swimming pool and park are two very 99. Really appreciate being able house the pool-
70. Please do not allow vehicles to be parked at important assets to families in this community. maybe more hours of beingbopen entrance of Etna at horse packing statue. Terrible 84. The pool should not be closed for the hottest 100. The pool is very important to our family look for our little town. part of the summer. 101. We love our pool!
71. Maybe hiring someone who oversees or 85. The incessant dog barking issue in Etna is out of monitors the park for security and cleanliness.....ive 3. It is so great to have a public pool anyone c honestly always thought a childrens museum would 86. A splash pad at either the park or the pool would to and due to the free entry it is not limiting be great for etna ad the valley be in winter months be great people with lower income. That is awesome, please there is no where to take the little kids to burn off 87. Think children if you want them to grow up and their energy. If this grant has leftover funding or any stay or return. The old school "no change" is driving 104. The ambulance is very important other grants out there to be used for something like this community into poverty. Allow people with the 105. Mostly that we love the pool and we love the that it would create more jobs for locals as well as be funds to use their funds to make this area better. park! We're happy with the way things are, of course a great place for families and visitors to take young That doesn't mean taking away the rural charm but it some improvements could be good but most kids during winter months and even during summer does mean opening more stores, restaurants, important is keeping them open and accessible. when its hot itd be a nice cool place. Think ashland events and businesses that draw all ages. More 106. Pool is an important part of providing our science museum but smaller scale. Hands on stem places for people to stay when they visit. More community with resources and access to healthy
stuff for kids. U could have a little food shop area too businesses where they can spend money and lifestyles across all ages and stages of life. where people could buy snacks and drinks. Outside provide funds to keep this community thriving garden exploration area.etc. i think the perfect instead of dying. location would be the empty lot between Collier and 88. Very grateful for these wonderful community the hs orin between the bobs complex and the gems for families enrichment and enjoyment!! Comments are presented as submitted, with only spacing and line breaks adjusted for readability. 106 written comments | Page 3 OF
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To: City Council Members
From: City Staff
Date: August 24, 2026
Subject: City Manager Position - Job Description
RECOMMENDATION:
Review and discuss the proposed City Manager position and provide direction regarding the desired position structure, compensation, qualifications, and recruitment process.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Etna has developed a City Manager position intended to provide professional leadership and administrative guidance to the City Council and oversee the City's day-to-day operations.
The position calls for strong leadership and organizational abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to establish positive working relationships with the City Council, employees, residents, and community organizations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed position is structured as a part-time position of approximately 80 hours per month but may require more than 80 hours per month depending on workload.
At 80 hours per month the proposed range would result in estimated gross compensation of approximately $2,800 to $3,600 per month, or $33,600 to $43,200 annually, before consideration of benefits and other employment-related costs.
The City may also consider an alternative employment structure or contractual agreement, depending on the needs of the City.
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City Manager Job Description
The City of Etna is excited to announce an employment opportunity to bring in a City Manager to assist the City Council in providing leadership and guidance to our city. Etna is a rural community located in Scott Valley in Siskiyou County, California.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the City and oversee all City operations.
Provide leadership and direction to City staff and ensure effective communication and collaboration among departments.
Assist the City Council in the development and implementation of policies and procedures that promote the efficient and effective delivery of City services.
Prepare and manage the City's annual budget and ensure sound financial management practices.
Work closely with the City Council to develop long-range plans and goals for the City.
Represent the City in intergovernmental relations with community organizations, businesses, and residents.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, including City Council, staff, residents, and community organizations.
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
At least five years of experience in a senior management role in a nonprofit or public agency.
Knowledge of local government finance, including budgeting and accounting principles.
Knowledge of laws and regulations related to municipal operations.
Salary Range/Financial Compensation
Part Time - 80 hours a month at $35.00 to $45.00 per hour (depending on qualifications), including employee benefits which includes retirement and health insurance. The City of Etna would potentially entertain another structure or contractual agreement.
To apply, interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Mayor Cliff Munson at [email protected]. The City of Etna is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.