Fort Jones City Council
Regular Meeting
April 10, 2023
I, Rachel Agron, City Clerk for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the April 10, 2023 Regular Meeting of the City Council was posted at City Hall near the door of the City Council Chambers, at Ray's Food Place, at Scott Valley Family Resource Center, at the Post Office, Outside Ace Hardware and on the City's website, www.fortjonesca.org on April 6, 2023 I declare under the penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Rachel Agron, City Clerk
ROLL Call
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones City Council was called to order in person by Mayor Mercedes Garcia at 7:00pm. In addition to Mayor Mercedes Garcia, Council Members present were Kathye Banks, Mark Eayrs, and Julia Collie-Mason.
Also present: City Clerk Rachel Agron, Interim City Administrator Adam Cox, Public Works Supervisor Everett Hullquist, Fire Chief Joseph Hess, Officer Stacher, and Officer Martin.
Mayor Garcia led the flag salute.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Michelle DeCausmaker asks whether there will be opportunity to ask questions during the reports.
Mercedes Garcia answers that there will be.
Elmar Braunsteffer requests that a Dead End sign be placed at Oak Mill Drive.
COUNCIL MEMBER SELECTION:
Mercedes reports that no letters of interest were submitted and invites residents to apply.
DISCUSSION / REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE: NON-ACTION ITEMS:
A. Police Department Monthly Report
A written report was provided in the Council Packet. Officer Martin reports that the Department has been keeping an eye on crosswalks and illegal U-turns on Main Street. Councilmember Julia Collie- Mason asks for an update following the court date for the old motel's code violations. City Administrator Adam Cox reports that the owner received a continuance because a party is interested in purchasing the property. If the purchase falls through, there is a contractor prepared to do the work on the property. Officer Stacher reports that dog issues and vandalism are being addressed and encourages citizens to report any vandalism.
B. Fire Department Monthly Report
A written report was provided in the Council Packet. Fire Chief Joseph Hess reports that he is Town of Fort Jones • 11960 East Street • Fort Jones, CA 96032 • 530 468-2281 Motion passes.
DISCUSSION / REPORTS / CORRESPONDENCE: NON-ACTION ITEMS:
4. Adoption of New Municipal Code (Second Reading)
Kathye Banks moves to introduce by title only and waive the reading of Ordinance 2023-1. Mark Eayrs seconds.
AYE: Mark Eayrs, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia NO: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes.
Kathye Banks moves to introduce Ordinance 2023-1 for adoption. Julia Collie-Mason seconds.
AYE: Mark Eayrs, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia NO: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes. Ordinance 2023-1 will take effect after 30 days.
5. Stipend For Council Members (Second Reading)
Kathye Banks moves to introduce by title only and waive the second reading of Ordinance 2023-2.
Mark Eayrs seconds.
AYE: Mark Eayrs, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia NO: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes.
Kathye Banks moves to introduce Ordinance 2023-2 for adoption. Mark Eayrs seconds.
AYE: Mark Eayrs, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia NO: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes. Ordinance 2023-2 will take effect after 30 days.
6. Placeworks Agreement
Mark Eayrs moves to adopt the Housing Element Agreement with Placeworks. Julia Collie-Mason seconds.
AYE: Mark Eayrs, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia NO: None
ABSENT: None
Motion passes.
7. Horn Street Project Easement
Julia Collie-Mason moves to accept the easement on Horn Street. Mark Eayrs seconds.
AYE: Mark Eayrs, Julia Collie-Mason, Kathye Banks, Mercedes Garcia Town of Fort Jones • 11960 East Street • Fort Jones, CA 96032 • 530 468-2281 Attest:
Rachel agron
Rachel Agron, City Clerk
Approved:
Mercedu M. Have
Mayor Mercedes Garcia
Town of Fort Jones • 11960 East Street • Fort Jones, CA 96032 • 530 468-2281