Fort Jones City Council
Regular Meeting
March 14, 2022
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
1, Celeste Mcfall, City Clerk for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the February 15, 2022 meeting of the City Council was posted in City Hall, near the door of the ity Council Chambers, Ray's Food Place, Scott Valley Family Resource Center, Outsid rontier Hardware and on the City's website www.fortjonesca.org on March 12, 2022 I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Celste McFile
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
ROLL Call
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones City Council was called to order in person by Mayo Michelle DeCausmaker at 6:00 p.m. In addition to Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker council members present were Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia, Bill Beckwith and Mark Gepford.
Also present: City Clerk Celeste McFall and City Administrator Karl Drexel Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker led the flag salute.
Public Comment. Jan and Tom Ball addressed the Council regarding the limited number of viable roads leading into and out of the Valley. City Administrator Karl Drexel noted that the Fire Chief recently had a meeting with other Emergency organizations regarding the upcoming fire season and this topic had been discussed.
Cookie Hunt noted that the sidewalk in front of the Hardware Store to the Beauty Shop needs attention. Town officials said that CalTrans would be notified.
Adjourned to Closed Session at 6:14 P.M.
Return to Open Session at 7:00 PM
Report on Closed Session: Mayor DeCausmaker reports on the abatement process with the Marble Rim Motel that the owners will be served with papers.
Discussion/Reports: Non-Action Items:
A) Police Department Monthly Report
Police Chief Josh Short provided a report for the month of February in the council packet. He was not present at the meeting.
B) Fire Department Monthly Report
Fire Chief Joseph Hess provided a report and stats for the month of February in the council packet. CAL OES and CAL Fire and local fire and law enforcement agencies met recently to AYES: DeCausmaker, Banks, Beckwith, Garcia and Gepford.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
4. Review and Approve Second Reading of Ordinance 2022-5 an Amendment to Chapter 8 Health and Safety Ordinance.
Bill Beckwith makes a motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance 2202-5 an Amendment to Chapter 8 Health and Safety Ordinance. Mark Gepford seconds the motion.
Motion passes.
AYES: DeCausmaker, Banks, Beckwith, Garcia and Gepford.
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
Discussion/Reports: Action Items:
5. First Five - Adopt the Siskiyou Child Abuse Prevention Council Collaborative Proclamation endorsing April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Assault Awareness month.
Michelle Harris of First Five Siskiyou speaks to the topic. Mercedes Garcia makes a motion to approve the Proclamation, Kathye Banks seconds the motion, all ayes, motion passes.
6. Discussion and Possible action on helping Lions Club on Community Clean Up Day.
Kathye Banks makes a motion to donate the amount of $900, Mark Gepford seconds the motion, all ayes, motion passes.
7. Little League Park and Big Ball Park MOU-Rental Agreements.
Representing the Scott Valley Little League, Jenny Bennet speaks to the issue, and provided clarification for the league jargon. Kathye Banks makes a motion to approve the MOU/Lease Agreements with the Little League and the Babe Ruth/Junior Little League. Bill Beckwith seconds the motion, all ayes, motion passes.
8. Update on LLP and BBP renovations and maintenance. Everett Hullquist discusses his research into the new aggregate for the fields. The Per Capita Grant funds will be used to renovate the Little League Park and Paul Garrison Park Pavilion. Improvements include a new equipment shed, 513 feet of fence slats along the perimeter, removing and replacing roof shingles and walls in the dugouts, deep cleaning the dug outs and installing rubber mats in dugouts. Other improvements include new paint for the facia board and trim on the snack shack, refurbishing the field, backstops, gates and fences. Electricity will be completed at Park Pavilion. Big Ball Park is also being refurbished as well as the bathrooms.
9. Abatement Process on Motel update. The City Administrator asked the City Attorney to file papers to get an abatement order, so that the Town could determine what it will cost to make it either useable or to tear it down. The appropriate papers have been filed, and as soon there is a court date, papers will be filed on the owner, Mr. Penassi. parcel. Karl Drexel reports that there might be a need to select a different site for the well and chlorination plant. He will work with the engineer regarding that possibility.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Attest:
Celeste McFall, City Clerk
Approved:
Michelle De CArnates
Mayor Michelle DeCausmaker