Ft. Jones Police Department Monthly Report
December 2024
Happy New Year everyone. A warm welcome to new council members, we look forward to working with you and established council members through this upcoming year and expect many positive outcomes to all our forthcoming hard work. To begin this monthly report, I would like to address some of the specifics and formats as a reminder while you read the monthly PD report. First off, each report will be based off the previous month's statistics including updated calls for service and written reports sent to the District Attorney for prosecution. The wheels of Justice move slowly so from time to time I will include updates on cases. There will be a good amount of information detailed in the report but keep in mind some information will be excluded due to privacy requirements. If there is anything that is not covered in the report, I will be glad to answer questions at the meeting. Please reach out to me if you would like to see additional items covered or addressed in the written report in the future. We have gotten through another year and a busy holiday season in the last couple months and expect the upcoming year to start off busy with many positive happenings throughout our community. Our workload will only increase as the weather betters, and we get through the winter season.
Safety is always our main concern, and we will stay vigilant this year in maintaining a safe environment for everyone.
Traffic- With this time of year comes inclement weather and increased travel for some. It is our priority that the town of Ft. Jones is a traffic safe community where the presence of law enforcement is evident and proactive. As mentioned previously, it is our belief that presence is a significant part of deterring crime. We continue our patrol while increasing it during specific times of high traffic or events related to towns streets. We continue to issue numerous warnings and citations when appropriate. Even though we have been issuing citations and progress has been made, we still consistently observe U-turn infractions on Main Street. Our efforts will continue to curb this instilled behavior however, it has taken some time. For the most part it seems traffic issues in town have gotten better, especially regarding speed on Main Street, giving us the ability to concentrate on specific more serious traffic issues and areas needing attention. In the near future we will be providing another speed report obtained from our radar/message board that has been placed strategically around town. This new technology continues to enable us to provide a history of driving behavior in a designated area while helping us prepare for future improvements. We have also placed the speed trailer around town in an attempt to slow drivers down and remind them of their speed. It is our mission to help educate drivers to make our streets safe for everyone. If anyone notices an area of concentrated traffic related issues, please let us know so we can be proactive in stopping the violations.
Schools- Our school district recently returned from Christmas break, giving us a chance to catch up on specific activities related to our schools. Recently, truancy has been problematic throughout the district. We have been attempting to work with county, local, and state agencies to correct this problem and bring our youth having issues to a successful conclusion.
We continue to do this by keeping an open pathway of communication with school staff making it easy for them to reach out with issues they may encounter. Several concerns on school campuses have been addressed and mitigated recently with activity on the rise. We continue to attempt to come up with a School Resource Officer position which would be a partnership with each valley school and keep an officer on school grounds throughout the day.
Animal Control- This past month has brought us numerous animal control issues especially related to dogs at large and isolated homes. Our officers in the past have stepped up and pressed for everyone to come into compliance with local animal ordinances and will continue to do so, however are at the point where citations are routinely issued to help curve this behavior. We are continuing to educate and take the appropriate actions, if necessary, in the attempt to get everyone into compliance and our animals safe. We have and continue to utilize our ft jones kennels when a dog needs to be captured and contained. In a recent case we had warned, cited, and even offered help to construct a fence on our own time with our own materials to assist an owner in keeping the dog from being at large and possibly being hit by a vehicle. The animal was kenneled on multiple occasions resulting in fines and fees; however, our efforts were ignored and the animal ended up being struck in traffic. This is one of the examples of a case where everything is done to resolve an issue and if an owner does not take responsibility results in a devastating outcome.
Reports/Cases- We at the beginning of the year have now started at report # 1 but are already up nearing 10 written cases for the year in town. This goes to show how busy our department is continuing to be and probably will be throughout the year. Many of these cases are a result of our officers being proactive and include code enforcement. We will continue to be vigilant and hopefully prevent crime in the process. These written cases are investigated, processed, and then sent to the D.A. for prosecution. Again, it does take some time to complete the more complex cases which usually involve multiple supplemental reports.
Calls for Service- As a reminder with the written reports most of our calls for service including mutual aid requests and responding to EMS/Fire calls come without a written report or go over the air. We continue to assist other departments in any way we can to help first responders to any crisis. With an increase in criminal activity outside our two towns we have been called upon by outside agencies to assist. These agencies include CHP, Sheriff's Office, Forest Service, and CAL Fire to name a few. They also assist us when the need arises. These calls for service will also include safety checks or school functions for example. These types of calls are important as they prevent crime and help us be one with the community as well as understand what our communities' needs are.
Ordinance Enforcement- Kelly will be closing out several code enforcements cases while sending cases forward for final review and follow up if needed. She has also acquired several new cases which will hopefully be adjudicated with voluntary compliance in the upcoming week. County code enforcement will also be joining us for cases which include properties that cover both city and county jurisdictions, which also include the building department. Again, Code enforcement can be and is a very slow process with many notifications needing to be sent to the violator. Please keep this in mind as we work a case as it may seem nothing is happening but in reality, it's the complex process of code enforcement.
As a reminder we try to resolve our code enforcement complaints with voluntary compliance.
In most cases this proves to be a good way of doing business and we attempt to help the person with solving the issue at hand. We have recently been able to send our new city attorney information regarding problematic properties and are hoping in the near future to bring a different process to address these ongoing problems. We hope to utilize these new processes in both towns to bring a consolidated process to the valley. Having the same city attorney will only benefit each town as we go through these processes.
PAL- We recently celebrated our 23'd annual Pal Holiday gathering with great success and growth. It is always a pleasure to be able to provide along with local businesses a great opportunity for community members of all ages to an event free of charge to celebrate the holidays. We have upcoming basketball, mentoring, and wrestling programs that will be available to our youth soon, along with many new programs throughout the year. As always, a huge thank you to all the volunteers that help fund and run the PAL program. Without them we could not function in the capacity we have.
Patrol Hours- The past several months has been fairly active, and we will continue to see an uptick in activity as mentioned above. As a reminder the town of Ft Jones continues to receive patrol hours and time in the office more than 600 hours a month with 5 officers when up to staff, 2 CSO's and a detective. Countless security checks, home checks, and business checks are made daily making sure our community is safe. I encourage council to participate in our ride along program to help educated yourselves on the daily activities that occur in our town. Not only is it a great way to see the town from another point of view but it also gives us the ability to establish good relationships with each other.
Date Day of Week Time Location Place Dispatcher City
11/15/2024 Friday 15:18:38 15 TELCO WAY DOLLAR GENERAL ETNA 4186 11/15/2024 Friday 21:37:48 12825 MARBLE VEIW 3852
TS 11/16/2024 Saturday 10:43:26 MAIN ST/DOUGLAS 4126
11/16/2024 Saturday 11:00:34 12352 N MAIN ST 4186
TS 11/16/2024 Saturday 11:39:58 N HWY 3/ MARBLE 4186
TS 11/17/2024 Sunday 10:01:11 N HWY 4126
TS 11/17/2024 Sunday 10:50:17 N HWY 3/MINERAL 4126
11/17/2024 Sunday 11:31:51 MAIN ST/DOUGLAS 4001
TS 11/17/2024 Sunday 11:42:25 11300 N HWY 3 CHEVRON STATION 4126 11/17/2024 Sunday 14:13:49 11725 EASTSIDE RD 4126
11/19/2024 Tuesday 10:25:07 11500 MATHEWS ST 4001
11/19/2024 Tuesday 16:42:43 433 CHURCH ST 3401
11/20/2024 Wednesday 15:14:36 38 MAIN ST 4001
11/21/2024 Thursday 14:05:33 511 MAIN ST SCOTT VALLEY DRUG 4186 11/21/2024 Thursday 15:35:36 368 CENTER ST 4186
11/22/2024 Friday 06:52:44 12172 MAIN ST 3109
11/22/2024 Friday 14:19:58 31 NEWTON ST FT JONES FIRE 3109 WI 11/22/2024 Friday 18:27:48 857 HIGHLAND ST 3766
11/23/2024 Saturday 17:12:09 857 HIGHLAND ST 4187
11/25/2024 Monday 04:16:18 11217 N HWY 3 SCOTT VALLEY 3903 11/25/2024 Monday 12:46:19 38 MAIN ST 4001
11/26/2024 Tuesday 09:43:16 11300 N HWY 3 CHEVRON 4126
11/26/2024 Tuesday 16:25:25 134 CHURCH ST 4001
TS 11/2712024 Wednesday 07:56:49 HWY 3/GREENVIEW 3109
11/28/2024 Thursday 12:20:14 840 BRYAN ST 3190
11/28/2024 Thursday 17:14:01 319 MAIN ST 4186
11/29/2024 Friday 01:33:19 11307 MAIN ST RAYS FOOD PLACE 3852 11/29/2024 Friday 10:29:32 317 COLLIER WAY ETNA MOTEL 4187 11/29/2024 Friday 13:15:08 9000 BLOCK OF 4186
11/30/2024 Saturday 15:22:56 11825 MAIN ST FIVE MARYS 3766 12/01/2024 Sunday 15:22:52 11934 DIGGLES ST 4001
12/01/2024 Sunday 22:03:59 133 CHARLES ST
12/01/2024 Sunday 22:30:00 129 CHARLES ST 3766
12/02/2024 Monday 13:41:48 11936 DIGGLES ST 4126
12/02/2024 Monday 16:48:50 841 WOODLAND ST 4001
1210212024 Monday 17:16:57 11501 MATHEWS ST FT JONES ELEMENTARY 3766 12/02/2024 Monday 19:35:43 11300 N HWY 3 CHEVRON 4001
12/03/2024 Tuesday 09:36:18 12300 MAIN ST 4126
" 12/03/2024 Tuesday 10:05:30 400 HOWELL AVE ETNA HIGH SCHOOL 4126 12/03/2024 Tuesday 14:02:16 237 BUTTE ST SCOTT VALLEY JR HIGH 4001 12/03/2024 Tuesday 15:28:15 424 MAIN ST 4001
12/03/2024 Tuesday 17:10:29 536 N HWY 3 4126
12/04/2024 Wednesday 14:24:32 26 MAIN ST
12/04/2024 Wednesday 14:27:57 11906 MAIN ST 4187
2412050021 12/05/2024 Thursday 11:13:23 33 MATHEWS 4187 FORT JON ETNA10 2412050025 12/05/2024 Thursday 11:32:46 9000 N HWY 3 4187 FIJONES ETNA10 2412050027 12/05/2024 Thursday 12:02:05 12348 MAIN ST 4187 FTJONES ETNA10 2412050028 12/05/2024 Thursday 12:03:54 11300 HWY 3 CHEVRON 4187 FORT JON ETNA10 2412050052 12/05/2024 Thursday 17:00:25 CALLAHAN ST 4186 ETNA ETNA10 2412050065 12/05/2024 Thursday 19:31:36 900 CALLAHAN WAY 3401 ETNA ETNA6 2412060012 12/06/2024 Friday 09:23:17 237 BUTTE ST SCOTT VALLEY JR HIGH 4186 ETNA10 2412060015 12/06/2024 Friday 09:48:26 11924 EAST ST 4187 ET JONES ETNA10 2412060046 12/06/2024 Friday 15:53:16 HIGHWAY 4186 ETNA ETNA10 2412080003 12/08/2024 Sunday 02:04:20 COLLIER 3766 ETNA ETNA10 2412080020 TS 12/08/2024 Sunday 13:42:38 HWY 3/MCADAMS 4001 ETNA10 2412090027 12/09/2024 Monday 11:05:41 133 CHARLES ST 4126 ETNA ETNA6 2412090029 12/09/2024 Monday 11:39:19 8 COMMERCIAL ST SCOTT VALLEY RURAL 4126 ETNA ETNA6 2412090031 12/09/2024 Monday 12:14:46 12071 MAIN ST 4126 JONES ETNA6 2412100053 12/10/2024 Tuesday 16:24:48 12341 MAIN ST 4001 ETJONES ETNA6 2412110021 12/11/2024 Wednesday 08:13:34 400 HOWELL AVE ETNA HIGH SCHOOL 3109 ETNA ETNA1 2412110027 12/11/2024 Wednesday 10:34:41 HIGHWAY3/ 4186 ETNAS 2412110031 12/11/2024 Wednesday 11:49:15 7831 $ HWY 3 4126 ETNA ETNA5 2412110034 12/11/2024 Wednesday 13:27:14 11307 MAIN ST RAYS FOOD PLACE 4186 FTJONES ETNAS 2412130018 12/13/2024 Friday 14:04:18 10 INDUSTRIAL SHELL GAS STATION 4187 ETNA ETNA10 2412150016 12/15/2024 Sunday 10:48:18 12300 MAIN ST 4126 FTJONES ETNA10 2412160017 12/16/2024 Monday 10:44:16 109 BOWER ST 4126 FTJONES ETNAG 2412160024 12/16/2024 Monday 11:50:45 8 COMMERCIAL ST 4126 ETNA ETNA6 2412160035 12/16/2024 Monday 15:59:27 12348 MAIN ST 4126 FIJONES ETNAG 2412160038 OWAV 12/16/2024 Monday 16:32:11 N HWY 4126 ETNA ETNAG 2412160043 TS 12/16/2024 Monday 17:27:37 KELLEMS LN/N HWY 4001 ETNA ETNA6 2412170022 TRSP 12/17/2024 Tuesday 13:15:25 12341 MAIN ST 4126 FTJONES ETNAG 2412180014 TS 12/18/2024 Wednesday 11:08:09 N HWY 4126 ETNA ETNAG 2412180018 12/18/2024 Wednesday 11:50:28 13628 QUARTZ 4001 QUARTZVY ETNAG 2412180034 JV 12/18/2024 Wednesday 16:45:32 400 HOWELL AVE ETNA HIGH SCHOOL 4001 ETNA ETNAG 2412190028 TS 12/19/2024 Thursday 11:53:43 MAIN/ALLSION 4186 ETNA ETNA10 2412190076 TS 12/19/2024 Thursday 19:38:33 HIGHWAY3/KELLEM 4186 JONES ETNA10 2412190080 12/19/2024 Thursday 19:54:08 223 COLLIER WAY 4186 ETNA ETNA10 2412200002 TRSP 12/20/2024 Friday 00:15:33 223 COLLIER WAY 3852 ETNA ETNA10 2412200006 ALARM 12/20/2024 Friday 06:35:36 8 COMMERCIAL ST 3852 ETNA ETNA10 2412200041 FU 12/20/2024 Friday 13:16:05 11731 EAST ST 4186 FTJONES ETNA10 2412200044 OWAS 12/20/2024 Friday 13:36:13 N HWY 3/FRANKLIN 4187 ETNA ETNA10 2412210012 PTFT 12/21/2024 Saturday 10:49:32 434 MAIN ST 4126 ETNA ETNA10 2412210015 FU 12/21/2024 Saturday 11:17:14 857 HIGHLAND ST 4126 ETNA ETNA10 2412210019 DP 12/21/2024 Saturday 11:36:12 11714 EAST STREET 4187 FORT JON ETNA10 2412210021 ANIMAL 12/21/2024 Saturday 11:55:50 101 BUTTE ST 4126 FORT JON ETNA10 2412210023 12/21/2024 Saturday 13:03:46 N HWY 3/ISLAND 4187 FORT JON ETNA10 2412210029 FU 12/21/2024 Saturday 15:34:03 331 COLLIER WAY 4126 ETNA ETNA10 2412210047 DV 12/21/2024 Saturday 21:05:42 124 COLLIER WAY RAYS FOOD PLACE 3852 ETNA ETNA10 2412210048 TH 12/21/2024 Saturday 21:25:33 331 COLLIER WAY 3190 ETNA ETNA10 2412220016 FU 12/22/2024 Sunday 10:41:04 331 COLLIER WAY 4001 ETNA ETNA10 2412220032 FU 12/22/2024 Sunday 15:04:56 156 CALLAHAN ST 4001 ETNA ETNA10 2412230028 CIST 12/23/2024 Monday 12:24:14 11307 MAIN ST RAYS FOOD PLACE 4001 FTJONES ETNA6 2412230042 DP 12/23/2024 Monday 15:34:47 38 MAIN ST 4001 ETNA ETNA6 2412230061 ALARM 12/23/2024 Monday 20:05:54 8 COMMERCIAL ST 3190 ETNA ETNAG 2412240015 ANIMAL 12/24/2024 Tuesday 09:02:51 2007 SAWYERS BAR 4001 ETNA ETNA1 2412240040 TS 12/24/2024 Tuesday 13:57:51 HOLZHAUSER LN/N 3190 ETNA ETNA6 2412240042 TS 12/24/2024 Tuesday 14:11:52 N HWY 3/NAOMI DR 3190 ETNA ETNAG 2412260029 AVEH 12/26/2024 Thursday 14:09:04 12037 MAIN ST SCOTTS VALLEY REPAIR 4186 FTJONES ETNA1 2412260061 TRAF 12/26/2024 Thursday 20:00:02 .FT JONES 3401 FORT JON ETNA1 2412270018 TS 12/27/2024 Friday 11:48:30 HIGHWAY 3/ ELLER 4186 FTJONES ETNA10 2412270024 TS 12/27/2024 Friday 14:22:41 HIGHWAY 3/ SERPA N HIGHWAY 3 4186 ETJONES ETNA10 2412270028 WI 1212712024 Friday 15:40:58 .HWY 3/MOFFETT 4187 FORT JON ETNA10 2412270034 SUSP 12/27/2024 Friday 18:34:24 161 CARLOCK ST 4186 FRONES ETNA10 2412270035 TS 12/27/2024 Friday 19:20:43 11307 MAIN ST RAYS FOOD PLACE 3401 FTJONES ETNA10 2412270037 TS 12/2712024 Friday 19:59:11 HIGHWAY 3/ ELLER 4186 ETNA ETNA10 2412280023 TS 12/28/2024 Saturday 13:25:19 N MAIN/DON 4126 FJONES ETNA10 2412280030 TS 12/28/2024 Saturday 15:02:32 MAIN ST/STERLING 4126 FIJONES ETNA10 2412280032 ANIMAL 12/28/2024 Saturday 15:18:24 .HWY 3 IN FRONT OF CALFIRE 4187 FORT JON ETNA10 2412280034 TS 12/28/2024 Saturday 16:06:13 N HWY 3NALLEY 4187 ETNA ETNA10 2412280036 12/28/2024 Saturday 16:32:03 COLLIER 4187 ETNA ETNA10 2412280044 12/28/2024 Saturday 19:15:59 11307 MAIN ST RAYS FOOD PLACE 3766 ETJONES ETNA10 2412280045 TC 12/28/2024 Saturday 19:39:04 N HWY 3/FRANKLIN 3766 ETNA ETNA10 2412280049 12/28/2024 Saturday 20:30:17 101 BUTTE ST 3766 FIJONES ETNA10 2412290018 NCRM 12/29/2024 Sunday 09:44:14 129 CHARLES ST 4001 ETNA ETNA10 2412290031 ALARM 12/29/2024 Sunday 13:41:08 8 COMMERCIAL ST 4001 ETNA ETNA10 2412290037 TS 12/29/2024 Sunday 15:42:19 SCOTT RIVER/MAIN 4001 ETNA10 2412290038 TS 12/29/2024 Sunday 16:19:27 MAIN/MARBLEVIEW 4126 ETNA10 2412290043 TS 12/29/2024 Sunday 17:20:32 MAIN ST/DOUGLAS 4126 FIJONES ETNA10 2412290046 TS 12/29/2024 Sunday 18:21:23 N HWY 4126 ETNA ETNA10 2412300023 WI 12/30/2024 Monday 10:44:40 11806 MAIN ST TRADING POST CAFE 4001 JONES ETNA1 2412300031 CITASST 12/30/2024 Monday 13:38:27 12525 MARBLE VIEW 4126 FTJONES ETNA1 2412300034 TS 12/30/2024 Monday 15:19:43 MAIN ST/CARLOCK 4126 JONES ETNA6 2412310029 PTFT 12/31/2024 Tuesday 13:33:34 11806 MAIN ST TRADING POST CAFE 4126 FTJONES ETNA1 2412310065 TS 12/31/2024 Tuesday 21:02:36 MAIN ST/NEWTON 3903 FIJONES ETNA10 2412310073 TS 12/31/2024 Tuesday 23:59:50 HWY3ISCOTT ST 3903 FTJONES ETNA10 2501010077 DP 01/01/2025 Wednesday 22:44:32 15 TELCO WAY DOLLAR GENERAL ETNA 3903 ETNA ETNA6 2501010081 TS 01/01/2025 Wednesday 23:40:25 N KIDDER CREEK 3903 GREENW ETNAG 2501020061 ASST 01/02/2025 Thursday 14:59:00 MAIN ST/DOUGLAS 4186 ETNAG 2501020093 DP 01/02/2025 Thursday 19:57:46 BUTTE ST/OAK MILL 3401 FTJONES ETNAG 2501030062 01/03/2025 Friday 20:20:27 SCOTT RIVER RD/ 4186 ETJONES ETNA10 2501030069 TRSP 01/03/2025 Friday 22:52:23 101 BUTTE ST 3852 FTJONES ETNA10 2501050050 FU 01/05/2025 Sunday 18:30:32 651 BUTTE ST 3903 YREKA ETNA10 2501050051 DP 01/05/2025 Sunday 18:51:35 12079 MAIN ST 3903 FTJONES ETNA10 133 Incidents
Primary Case # Recd Time Disp Time Enrt Time OS Time Clear Time Tow District 9410 15:13:57 15:21:16 15:52:19 BASE
9410 21:33:25 21:40:15 22:01:11
9410 10:43:06 10:43:26 10:45:06 BASE
9410 10:55:51 11:13:32 11:21:34 11:29:40
9410 11:38:56 11:39:58 11:59:33
9410 10:01:00 10:01:11 10:13:30 BASE
9410 10:48:44 10:50:17 11:00:41 BASE
9410 11:31:45 11:31:51 11:34:51 BASE
9410 11:42:22 11:42:25 11:53:31 BASE
9410 24-0175 14:13:27 14:13:49 14:14:15 BASE
9406 10:23:51 10:32:51 10:34:18 12:00:43 BASE
9406 16:41:34 16:43:24 16:55:18 18:04:01 BASE
9406 15:14:13 15:14:36 15:43:20 BASE
9406 14:05:05 14:05:33 14:24:14 BASE
9406 15:33:44 15:35:36 15:36:01 BASE
9410 06:50:36 06:55:09 07:34:53 BASE
9410 24-0176 14:19:40 14:20:00 14:20:02 14:20:59 BASE
9410 24-0177 18:23:46 18:37:16 18:37:20 18:38:47 20:15:54 BASE 9410 17:11:05 17:12:09 18:59:29 BASE
9406 04:14:03 04:25:28 04:39:13 04:47:57 BASE
9410 24-0179 12:44:53 12:46:23 12:46:42 BASE
9406 24-0180 09:39:00 10:06:38 10:38:14 11:02:32 12:38:04 BASE 9406 16:24:30 16:26:42 16:37:42 17:08:50 BASE
9406 07:55:26 07:56:49 08:12:29
9406 12:16:53 12:21:32 12:30:32 13:19:52 BASE
9406 17:08:14 17:21:07 17:21:10 17:25:58 BASE
9410 01:31:20 01:43:18 01:56:07 02:00:33 BASE
9410 24-0181 10:25:54 10:38:00 10:38:03 12:54:16 BASE
9410 13:14:43 13:15:08 13:32:28
9410 15:15:51 15:24:27 16:04:56 BASE
9410 24-0182 15:21:16 15:27:41 16:21:29 17:18:45 BASE
22:02:32 22:30:15 BASE
9410 24-0183 22:27:02 22:36:52 22:36:58 00:28:29 BASE
9406 13:41:38 13:41:48 13:51:46 BASE
9406 24-0184 16:47:32 16:48:55 16:49:27 BASE
9406 17:13:32 17:25:31 17:27:56 BASE
9406 19:34:36 19:47:53 19:47:59 20:23:51 BASE
9401 09:37:41 10:09:17
9406 10:05:18 10:05:30 10:24:35 BASE
9401 14:01:20 14:02:16 14:30:20 BASE
9406 24-0185 15:25:44 15:43:16 16:23:41 BASE
9406 17:10:12 17:10:29 17:54:23 BASE
9406 14:23:20 14:24:32 14:37:38 BASE
9408 24-0186 14:27:15 14:27:57 15:01:45
9410 11:11:35 11:13:23 11:27:37
9410 11:32:09 11:32:46 11:53:49
9410 12:01:21 12:02:05 12:06:20
BASE
9410 11:53:14 12:09:35 12:35:40
9410 16:44:51 17:02:39 17:22:27
9406 19:30:04 19:31:49 19:32:19 19:41:58 BASE
9410 24-0189 09:22:44 09:23:17 09:59:03 BASE
9410 24-0188 09:44:07 09:59:09 09:59:15 10:05:30 15:40:56 9410 15:52:07 15:53:16 16:02:30
9410 02:02:11 02:15:11 02:15:15 02:19:47 02:36:23 BASE
9410 13:42:24 13:42:38 13:45:40
9406 11:04:59 11:05:41 11:23:55 BASE
9406 11:37:58 11:40:58 11:44:17 11:50:07
BASE
9406 12:12:50 12:28:32 12:52:41 12:53:33 BASE
9406 16:22:08 16:27:21 16:47:20 17:00:55 BASE
9401 08:13:00 08:13:37 08:13:41 08:21:22
BASE
9405 10:34:16 10:34:41 10:39:11
9405 11:48:56 11:52:48 11:56:32 12:01:54 12:18:18 BASE
9405 13:19:08 13:28:58 13:57:37 BASE
9410 14:03:49 14:04:18 14:27:16 BASE
9410 10:45:21 10:51:28 10:59:41 11:11:16 BASE
9406 10:39:52 11:09:50 11:19:52 11:45:59 BASE
9406 11:50:25 11:50:45 15:25:16 BASE
9406 15:59:04 15:59:27 16:14:04 BASE
9406 16:29:27 16:32:11 16:37:38
9406 17:27:21 17:27:37 17:38:30
BASE
9406 13:14:35 13:19:50 15:08:19 BASE
9406 11:08:03 11:08:09 11:12:50 BASE
9406 11:50:09 11:50:28 12:41:44 BASE
9406 24-0190 16:45:13 16:45:32 16:46:23 BASE
9410 11:53:02 11:53:43 12:00:30
9410 19:37:45 19:38:33 19:45:23
9410 19:49:32 19:55:48 19:55:52 19:58:34 20:05:04 BASE
9410 00:12:58 00:15:46 00:24:02 00:40:36 BASE
9410 06:34:10 06:36:53 06:37:18 BASE
9410 24-0191 13:15:31 13:16:05 13:33:13
9410 13:35:40 13:36:13 13:54:00
9410 24-0192 10:49:01 10:49:32 11:14:43 BASE
9410 11:17:05 11:17:14 11:24:30 BASE
9410 11:33:07 11:52:59 11:56:15 12:06:36 12:13:02
9410 11:53:06 12:13:07 12:13:10 12:55:03
9410 13:03:26 13:03:46 13:21:39
9410 15:33:52 15:34:03 15:57:47 BASE
9410 24-0193 21:04:26 21:06:41 21:09:53 23:02:11 BASE
9410 21:17:04 23:02:14 23:41:33 BASE
9410 10:40:40 10:41:04 11:04:00 BASE
9410 15:04:42 15:04:56 16:02:44
BASE
9406 12:21:00 12:37:48 15:01:26 15:19:27 BASE
9406 15:32:35 15:35:32 15:44:43 15:54:06
BASE
9406 20:05:18 20:07:19 20:13:34 20:41:18
BASE
9401 24-0194 08:57:07 09:39:31 09:53:10
BASE
9406 13:57:26 13:57:51 14:03:57
BASE
9406 14:11:44 14:11:52 14:23:35 BASE
9401 14:05:12 14:18:37 15:31:37 15:42:36
BASE
9401 19:59:22 20:03:40 20:03:45 20:18:43 20:22:01
9410 11:47:53 11:48:30 12:09:56
9410 14:21:13 14:22:41
14:32:13
9410 15:35:49 15:41:02 15:55:34 15:58:11
9410 18:32:20 19:28:15 19:28:19 19:30:28 19:44:33 BASE
9410 19:20:23 19:20:43 19:26:53 BASE
9410 19:58:51 19:59:11 20:10:38
9410 24-0196 13:25:08 13:25:19 14:22:19
NORTH COUNTY
9410 15:02:18 15:02:32 15:06:10
BASE
9410 15:17:32 15:18:28 15:18:31 15:25:48
9410 16:04:44 16:06:13 16:17:53 BASE
9410 16:31:15 16:32:03 16:44:00
BASE
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FORT JONES
FIRE Fort Jones Fire Department
DEPARTMENT Chief Joseph Hess
Po Box 597
31 Newton Street
SINCE 1877 Fort Jones CA, 96032
Station Phone (530)468-2261
E-Mail- [email protected]
To City Council,
The Fire Department responded to 50 calls for service in the month of December. Members participated in 12 hours of scheduled training and numerous hours of online, out of area, and on-duty proficiency training. The department responded to 476 calls in 2024.
December 2024 Calls
Call Type City Limits Out of city
MEDICAL AID 19 16
PUBLIC ASSIST 4
VEHICLE FIRE 1
SMOKE IN BUILDING 2
CANCALLED 1
Total 24 26
We held our annual pancake breakfast and once again had wonderful community support. Thank you to all those who came and helped out!
Our FEMA SAFER Grant funded Recruitment and Retention position started the last half of December.
Congratulations to Captain Buker on the new full-time position. Captain Buker has been a volunteer with us for many years and also has experience with the USFS and Calfire on engines and hand crews.
We successfully submitted the regional FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for a total of more than $384,000. If successful, this grant will replace outdated structural firefighting hose and nozzles throughout all three volunteer departments in the valley as well as give all structural firefighting apparatus in the valley NFPA 1801 compliant thermal imaging cameras and gas monitors.
Public Works Report
December 2024
Roads
We removed all dead animals that were found during the month and disposed of them.
We took out the trash weekly from the Towns trash cans. We located the Towns storm drains for all 811 requests. We plowed snow when it was necessary. We fixed the spots on Don Street where we dug up the water sewer lines with cold patch. We filled in some potholes behind the maintenance barn. We replaced a blown down stop sign at Carlock/Mathews Street.
Sewer
We recorded all of the daily readings at the wastewater treatment plant and compiled them into a usable form. We completed the CIWQS reporting for the month. We located the sewer for all 811 requests.
We responded to an alarm at Pump Station 1. It was the high water alarm. Motor 1 inside Pump Station 1 had failed. Luckily this is a duplex system with 2 motors. We were able to utilize the other motor while we ordered another one. We are awaiting shipment of the replacement motor. We continue to work with E and S engineers on the Cowan Street sewer improvement project.
Water
We are pleased to announce that all known backflow devices on Parcels connected to Town water have been tested and repaired. This was a large undertaking as most of the owners opted to have the Town do the testing and most of the devices are buried under feet of soil. We corresponded with the SWRCB and completed all the Level 2 assessments corrective actions, which included the backflow testing/repair, putting another screen over the bolted steel tanks roof vent and improving our sampling taps/sites.
We solicited quotes for a cellular tank/well control system. Our current system uses PSI reading at the well head to control the level of the tank. This system works, but is not very accurate, meaning that I can't always keep the tanks full to the max. This will be a problem in the event of an emergency/power outage.
We read all the meters and entered all of the data into the Town's new billing software. We assisted the office with the review and printing of the bills. We navigated through the new system and are still learning a lot about it. We completed the SAFER drought reporting for the month.
We located water lines for all submitted 811 requests within the Town.
Parks
We responded to an emergency at the Museum when the part of the back roof blew off in a windstorm. We helped move all the artifacts to a safer location, as well as helped install a tarp over the hole. We worked with Cherie and the insurance company on a plan of action. We are researching if this building is a historical building or not, as this will affect the building codes that the repairs will have to abide by. We solicited quotes to replace the roof. We are still working on cleaning up all of the leaves. We took out the trash weekly. We tried to get the noon bell working again with some success.
ADMINISTRATION REPORT
CALITORNIA
DECEMBER 2024
ADMINISTRATOR
• LEAP Grant 15250: 1s* invoice totaling $13,593.75 was received and the final close out invoice was submitted in the amount of $9, 9636.25 for reimbursement has been sent out.
LEAP Grant 14271: Unfortunately, the time to request reimbursement for $75,000 had already expired December 2023 and I was unable to recover the funds for this project. • STIP- Butte, Bower, and Cowan Project: Project will begin after Cowan Street has been done. • Cowan Street: E&S have received all measurements needed and will begin potential design.
Funding for this project will be made possible through the Bulk Water revenue. • Per Capita Grant: Continue to pull invoices for reimbursement. • CDBG: Anticipate all CDBG accounts to be reconciled and sent to CPA with report. Year-end letters will be sent out hopefully in January 2025.
• Museum: A portion of the museum's roof blew off causing water damage to the back office and bathroom. Mayor DeAndreis, PW, Cecilia, Museum Manager, and some public citizens helped to clear the areas affected by the water leak. A tarp was placed over the damaged area. I contacted the Town's insurance company, GSRMA, to file a claim. A Claims Adjuster was sent to the Museum to assess the damage and provide further clean up efforts. GSRMA requested the Town find out if the roof is up to code and submit a report as well as get quotes on how much it would cost to replace the roof. There was also discussion with the Claims Adjuster on how to preserve the artifacts. We continue to work with GSRMA on this issue. • Ball Field Roof: The roof over the stadium at the big ball park was also damaged during the wind storm and will be added to the Museum Claim as the cause was due to the same weather issue.
General Finance: Process Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, and Payroll.
Handled on-going Personnel issues.
CLERK
Unavailable at this time.
Fort Jones Town Council
RegleceMber , Minutes
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
I, JenniferJoy Cox, Town Clerk for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda for the or me 9 024 regular meaniners the Food lacel a Pared are Toe roll near the oor of the Town Council Chambers. Ray's Food Place. the Fort Jones Post Office and on the Town's website www. fortjonesca.org on December 6, 2024.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.
JenniferJoy Cox, Town Clerk
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The regular meeting of the Fort Jones Town Council was called to order in person by Mayor Mercedes Garcia at 7:00p.m. In addition to the mayor, council members present were Kathye Banks, Mark Eayrs, Alex LaRiviere, and Julia Collie-Mason.
Staff present: Cherie Stephen - Town Administrator, JenniferJoy Cox - Town Clerk, Everett Hullquist - Public Works, Joseph Hess - Fire Department, Josh Short - Etna Police Department, Andrew Jared - Town Counsel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Garcia
NEWLY ELECTED COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1. Accept and Approve the Election Certification and Certified Election Results by Resolution 1137.
Public Comments: None
Discussion: None.
Motion: M. Eayrs moves to approve Certified Election Results by Resolution 1137.
Second: A. LaRiviere
Ayes: M. Garcia, K. Banks, M. Eayrs, A. LaRiviere, J. Collie-Mason Nays: None
Motion: Passes
2 - 4. Administer Oath of Office, Introduce New Elected Council Members, and Seat New Members.
The Oath of Office was administered to Michelle DeCausmaker, Paula Johnson, and Alex LaRiviere by the Town Clerk. Mayor Garcia introduced and welcomed the newly elected members and asked them to take their seats at their nameplates.
5. Determinations regarding Tiebreaker.
At this time, Jim Martin formally conceded the election to Madeleine DeAndreis, citing lack of time, and making tiebreaker determination and breaking of tie irrelevant. 6 - 8. Administer Oath of Office to Appointed Council Member, Introduce New Member, and Seat New Member.
The Oath of Office was administered to M. DeAndreis by the Town Clerk. Mayor Garcia introduced and welcomed the appointed member and asked her to take her seat at her nameplate.
9. Election of officers: Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem for two-year term.
Mayor Nominations:
DeCausmaker nominated DeAndreis for Mayor, then LaRiviere nominated Garcia for Mayor.
Motion: LaRiviere nominates Garcia for Mayor
Ayes: A. LaRiviere, M. Garcia.
Nays: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, P. Johnson.
Motion: Fails
Motion: DeCausmaker nominates DeAndreis for Mayor.
Ayes: M. DeCausmaker, P. Johnson, M. Garcia, M. DeAndreis.
Nays: A. LaRiviere.
Motion: Passes.
Mayor Pro Temp Nominations:
DeAndreis nominated DeCausmaker for Mayor Pro Tem., then LaRiviere nominated Garcia for Mayor Pro Tem.
Motion: LaRiviere nominates Garcia for Mayor Pro Tem.
Ayes: A. LaRiviere, M. Garcia.
Nays: M. DeCausmaker, P. Johnson, M. DeAndreis.
Motion: Fails.
Motion: DeAndreis nominates DeCausmaker for Mayor Pro Tem.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, P. Johnson, M. Garcia, M. DeCausmaker.
Nays: A. LaRiviere.
Motion: Passes.
10. Appointment of Commissioners
Mayor DeAndreis invited council members to volunteer for a commission role, and ascertained approval from the council when the roles were filled. The commissions are as follows:
Water and Sewer: A. LaRiviere.
Streets and Roads: M. Garcia.
Public Safety: P. Johnson.
Parks and Buildings: M. DeCausmaker.
Administration: M. DeAndreis.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Several members of the public welcomed the new council members, and it was expressed that they hope the future moves forward in a positive manner. Adam Filippone expressed concern over the museum roof. He grew up here and his family has made several contributions to the museum. He is part of a non-profit that would gladly assist in that and other projects and carry their own insurance. Another concerned citizen asked about the bus on Bridge Street. Chief Short responded that they have been in contact with the owner, they are violating no ordinances, and that they are keeping an eye on the situation. G. Kuraner of the Gem and Mineral Society expressed concern over the cost of the hall rental. A concerned citizen discussed the condition of Moffett Creek with its drainage and deadfall, that there is a major tree issue.
DISCUSSION/REPORTS CORRESPONDENCE: NON-ACTION ITEMS
A. Police Department Monthly Report
Written report appears in the agenda packet. Chief Short said they have been busy with PAL and that the department is getting ready for the Christmas parade this coming Saturday.
B. Fire Department Monthly Report
Written report appears in the agenda packet. Chief Hess said that they have been very busy, atypically, there have been more calls in town than outside of it. They have been working on grants and have hired Breanna Buker for the recruitment and retention position.
C. Public Works Monthly Report
Written report appears in the agenda packet. E. Hullquist welcomed to the new council and let them know his door is always open. The council asked if the backflow device testing has been happening, if Public Works must go on customers property this, and if they were performing plumbing work. E. Hullquist responded that they are waiting for the release of liability from the Town's legal counsel, but for most of the properties the customer's property does not need to be entered, and that no plumbing work will occur.
D. Administrator/Accounting Monthly Report
Written report appears in the agenda packet. C. Stephen reported that she has been working on CDBG items, getting money back, tackling discrepancies, and working on CaPERS. She has submitted the information, and it is at their management. LaRiviere asked what kind of discrepancies. Stephen asked legal counsel if she could answer since it might involve specific customer accounts. Speaking generally, she reported that they were involving interest rates fluctuating without back up approval process, deferments, and expressed concern about knowing the legal boundaries of what she was and wasn't allowed to say publicly. LaRiviere asked if there could be a closed meeting, to which legal counsel replied they might be able to hold one. C. Stephen said that if so, the auditor should participate.
M. DeAndreis asked for an update on the transition to a new water utility billing company. The town clerk explained that the company the Town used previously had closed, but that a new company has been obtained that was willing to expedite the process. The proceeding well, even after having to manually input over 7000 pieces of data due to poor data records and integrity.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Consent Calendar
a. Approval of Minutes
i. Regular Meeting November 12, 2024
b. Ratification of Disbursements: November 01 through November 30, 2024 c. Review Budget vs Actual July 1, 2024, through November 30, 2024 Public Comments: None
Discussion: Garcia stated that a correction is needed in the November minutes. The correction is to change the consent calendar month to October.
Motion: Garcia moves to approve the consent calendar with the correction to the consent calendar month to October in the November minutes.
Second: LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES:
2. Review, discuss, and approve second reading and possibly take action to adopt Ordinance 2024-1 regarding amending Title 13: Public Services and Title 18: Zoning.
Motion: M. DeCausmaker moves to table this item until January so that new council members may become better familiarized with Ordinance 2024-1 regarding amending Title 13: Public Services and Title 18: Zoning.
Second: A. LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: M. Garcia
Motion: Passes
DISCUSSION / REPORTS: ACTION ITEMS:
3. Discuss and take action to approve new bank signers and remove old signers on the Town's accounts at Mechanics Bank.
Public Comments: None
Discussion: M. Garcia says there should be three signers from the council, plus the administrator C. Stephen and there is a specific form needed and the motion must be detailed for the bank.
M. DeAndreis stated she would like to be a signer. M. Garcia stated she would like to remain as such, and P. Johnson volunteered.
Motion: M. Garcia moves to remove former signers K. Banks, J. Stanshaw, and M. Eayrs and add C. Stephen, M. DeAndreis, and P. Johnson to the Town of Fort Jones bank accounts at Mechanics Bank.
Second: M. DeAndreis.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
4. Review and discuss possible action to approve the library's request for signage.
Public Comments: Leslie Tharp, head librarian for Fort Jones Public Library, spoke discussing options and quotes obtained, one from Medford and one from Redding.
Discussion: Council discussed styles of signs, if painted or a sign, and placement of these signs.
Leslie Tharp responded that it could be something on metal, but that she preferred the individual letters like Etna Elementary. M. DeCausmaker said she would like to be involved.
Motion: M. Garcia moves to table the library's request for signage until January so council member DeCausmaker can get more sign details and additional quotes.
Second: A. LaRiviere.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
5. Review and discuss possible action to approve a set of standards and guidelines for the establishment of town committees.
Public Comments: None
Discussion: M. DeAndreis asked if the clerk could get information on different forms of committees and options, with examples from comparable towns.
Motion: M. DeAndreis moves to table this agenda item until January's meeting so that information may be gathered.
Second: A. LaRiviere.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
6. Discuss and possibly take action to re-establish the Fort Jones Economic Development Committee and appoint new members.
Public Comments: K. Banks presented her experience as part of the FJEDC as ineffective and that we have a relationship and MOU with the Siskiyou Economic Development Council already.
J. Collie-Mason stated that with her experience with them, it was frustrating as they were not able to accomplish anything due to the audits not being completed. J. Cox said she thought both the SEDC and the JEDC had value, as they have different scopes and areas of focus.
Discussion: M. DeAndreis said, "We can't just tread water until the audit gods bless us." Administrator Stephen said that she is concerned about becoming cash poor, that without the audit many grants are not able to be completed. It is important that the town stays solvent, and that the town still has several grants out there that are incomplete due to the audits not being done. The council and staff discussed some of the grants that are being worked on, such as chip sealing and Horn Street, and that the park grant would have to be rewritten and approved. E.
Hullquist pointed out that some grants may not require an audit, and Chief Hess is getting good at grants that do not require an audit.
Motion: M. DeCausmaker moves to table this agenda item until January.
Second: M. Garcia
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
7. Review and discuss possible action to approve the early closure of Fort Jones Town Hall on Christmas Eve.
Public Comments: A citizen said, "Just do it." Another said, "Let them." One asked if there was a limit to the number of times the handbook was allowed to be amended.
Discussion: Discussion ensued between staff and council. M. Garcia pointed out that the handbook would have to be changed, and that the town cannot accommodate every staff member.
Admin. Stephen stated this should be handled internally and that she would work to give the office staff the time off. Town Clerk Cox stated that both herself and customer service clerk wanted this afternoon off and as department head she should be the one to work to give the customer service clerk the afternoon off, but that her children are her priority and that she would quit if she did not get it off. LaRiviere said he did not see what the big deal was, let us close early so that employees can spend time with their families. Public Works employee, E. Hullquist stated he didn't want to take it off as it is not paid time off.
Motion: A. LaRiviere moves to close Town Hall at noon on Christmas Eve, as a non-paid holiday.
Second: P. Johnson.
Ayes: M. DeCausmaker, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: M. DeAndreis, M. Garcia.
Motion: Passes
8. Review and discuss possible action to approve the disbursement of schooling, testing, licensing, and fuel fees for Kevin Hullquist's Wastewater 1 license.
Public Comment: None
Discussion: E. Hullquist explained that legally, for K. Hullquist to even be present for many necessary activities this license is required. Council member M. Garcia brought up a potential conflict of interest with M. DeCausmaker having a personal relationship with this employee. M.
DeCausmaker said she would abstain from voting.
Motion: M. DeCausmaker moves to approve the disbursement of schooling, testing, licensing, and fuel fees for Kevin Hullquist's Wastewater 1 license.
Second: A. LaRiviere.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. Garcia, P. Johnson.
Nays: None
Abstain: M. DeCausmaker, A. LaRiviere.
Motion: Passes
9. Review and discuss possible action to approve the disbursement of licensing fees for Everett Hullquist's Wastewater 2 license.
Public Comments: Citizens congratulated E. Hullquist on his prior certificates. One citizen said, "Go for it."
Discussion: M. Garcia said this certification isn't necessary. A. LaRiviere asked what certificates he currently holds. He said: Wastewater1, Distribution 2, Treatment 2, BackFlow, Class A, and has passed the Wastewater 2 exam, just needs to pay the license fee, as this certification is required by the job description of the Director. M. Garcia stated that he was not the Director.
Motion: A. LaRiviere moves to approve the disbursement of licensing fees for Everett Hullquist's Wastewater 2 license.
Second: M. DeAndreis.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: M. Garcia
Motion: Passes
10. Review and discuss possible action to amend the Job Certifications and Continuing Use Policy.
Public Comments: A. Filippone commented that contracting out gets expensive, and that in his experience having employees with experience, training, and knowledge is everything.
Discussion: M. DeAndreis said it is important to be pro-growth. Chief Hess says he pays for his own classes and certs himself. Discussion between council and the legal counsel ensued, asking if there were legal examples of this policy. There was some debate over whether the policy passed in November regarding this agenda item conflicted with town ordinances regarding whether it should be at the Town Administrator's discretion or that of the Town Council. Also, whether or not there should be a 3-certificate cap as it applies to pay raises. M. DeAndreis says she is a big fan of having legal approval or that it has been tried and true in other communities.
The town legal counsel said they could work on this. E. Hullquist said that accurate job descriptions are needed.
Motion: M. DeCausmaker moves to table this item legal counsel can determine the content is legal.
Second: A. LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes.
11. Review, discuss, and create a plan of action to address the blockage and obstruction of Moffett Creek Drainage.
Public Comments: None.
Discussion: A. LaRiviere said the Department of Fish and Game and other agencies want to do an environmental study first, and tag plant life that shouldn't be disrupted. E. Hullquist said anae Scruggs would come do a presentation, and she was open to chopping and trees an emoval or slash and burn. A permit might be needed as well. The council discussed having Hullquist contact Charna Gilmore and start there to figure out what needs to be done.
Motion: M. DeCausmaker moves to have E. Hullquist contact Charna Gilmore and other agencies and find out what needs to be done.
Second: A. LaRiviere
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
12. Review and discuss possible action to approve signing the MOU for the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant.
Public Comments: A citizen asked 5% of what? Chief Hess responded that is 5% of the total amount, so if we were awarded $100,000, the town would have to pay $5,000.
Discussion: Chief Hess said they were applying for thermal imaging cameras, gas detector, hose and nozzles, and probably looking at $125,000 - $150,000 in federal funds. The grant reviews at the FEMA level would be in March. This grant opened early this year. Then they start putting up rewards every week over several months, starting in June. E. Hullquist asked if the audit would hold up this grant. Chief Hess replied no, public safety seems to be a big deal and doesn't follow a lot of the same qualifications. M. DeAndreis asked if this is something the town can afford.
Admin. Stephen said that the department does has the funds.
Motion: M. DeCausmaker moves to approve signing the MOU for the FEMA Assistance to Firefighter's Grant.
Second: M. Garcia
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
13. Review and discuss possible action to approve signing the MOU for the Community Development Block Grant for the Siskiyou County Protein and Produce Program.
Public Comments: None
Discussion: M. Garcia asked if this was new. The Town Administrator and Town Clerk responded affirmatively.
Motion: A. LaRiviere moves to approve signing the MOU for the Community Development Block Grant for the Siskiyou County Protein and Produce Program.
Second: P. Johnson.
Ayes: M. DeAndreis, M. DeCausmaker, M. Garcia, P. Johnson, A. LaRiviere.
Nays: None
Motion: Passes
STAFF COMMENTS: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:51 p.m. The next regular town council meeting is scheduled to be held on January 13, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Attest:
JenniferJoy Cox, Town Clerk
Approved:
Madeleine DeAndreis, Mayor
Fort Jones Town Council
Special Meeting Minutes
January 03, 2025
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING AGENDA
1, Cherie Stephen, Town Administrator for the Town of Fort Jones, hereby certify that the agenda or the January 03, 2025 special meeting of the Town Council was posted at the Town Hall, nea he door of the Town Council Chambers, Ace Hardware, on the front window of the Fort Jone Post Office and on the Town's website www.fortjonesca.org on January 02, 2025.
I declare under the penalty of perjury that the forgoing is true and correct.
Cherie Stephen, Town Administrator
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
The special meeting of the Fort Jones Town Council was called to order in person by Mayor Madeleine DeAndreis at 6:00 p.m. In addition to the mayor, councilmembers present were Michelle DeCausmaker, Mercedes Garcia, Paula Johnson, Alex LaRiviere.
Staff present: Cherie Stephen - Town Administrator and Andrew Jared - Town Legal Counsel by Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor DeAndreis
PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
ADJOURNED TO CLOSED SESSION: @6:01 pm
CLOSED DOOR SESSION:
Public Employee Performance Evaluation, Employment (Gov. Code §54957 (b)) Title: Town Clerk
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION: @ 6:32 PM
REPORT ON CLOSED SESSION:
Gave direction to Town Administrator. No action to report.
STAFF COMMENTS:
Town Administrator Cherie Stephen states "I don't like this. This is hard for me." COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Mayor DeAndreis thanked the Administrator for keeping the town safe.
ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. The next regular town council meeting is scheduled to be held on January 13th, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Attest:
Cherie Stephen, Town Administrator
Approved:
Madeleine DeAndreis, Mayor
12:27 PM Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis December 2024
Dec 24
Income
11 - General Government Income
4111 - Sales Tax 81.93
4400 - Hall Rental 1,315.00
4730 - Miscellaneous 50.00
Total I1 - General Government Income 1,446.93
21 - Public Safety Income
2b - Fire Protection
4740 - Fire Dept. 400.00
Total 2b - Fire Protection 400.00
Total 21 - Public Safety Income 400.00
31 - Public Works Income
3b - Sewer Income
4210 - Tax Allocation - Sewer 240.00
4212 - Sewer Revenue 17,869.92
4214 - Material Reimbursement 1,021.30
Total 3b - Sewer Income 19,131.22
3c - Water Income
4810 - Water Revenue 16,570.22
Total 3c - Water Income 16.570.22
Total 31 - Public Works Income 35,701.44
4900 - CBDG Interest 462.92
Total Income 38,011.29
Gross Profit 38,011.29
1E- General Government Expense
500.00
2,075.79
Equipment Rental 230.92
2285 - IT Services 5,676.39
5100- Council/Election 4,260.83
5110- Mayor Payroll 180.00
5120- Clerk Payroll 1,572.19
5220- SupplUSPS 187.11
5500- Planning
5501 - Economic Development 645.00
Total 5500- Planning 645.00
5160- Library Payroll 1,136.00
5140 - Admin Payroll 442.63
5705 - Dues and Subscriptions 288.00
6205- Health Insurance 4,682.00
12:27 PM Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis December 2024
Dec 24
9150-City Hall Expenses
1-012 - City Hall Power 557.72
9153- Emergency expenses 200.00
9154 - Disposal 2 yd Bin 165.00
9150-City Hall Expenses - Other 53.63
Total 9150-City Hall Expenses 976.35
9152- Propane 1,592.28
Total 1E- General Government Expense 24,445.49
2E- Public Safety Expense
2EA- Law Enforcement Expense
7181 - Law Enforcement Phones 183.97
Total 2EA- Law Enforcement Expense 183.97
EB- Fire Department Expense
510- Fire Dept Payrol 5,120.00
7513 - Calls & Meetings 0.00
7520- Fire Dept Supl & Mince 1,938.17
7525- Pub Safety Fuel & Oil
7527- Gas Reimbursement 616.37
7525- Pub Safety Fuel & Oil - Ot...
Total 7525-Pub Safety Fuel & Oil 758.93
7540- Fire Dept. Utilities
1-001- Fire Dept. Power Bill 593.27
2261- Fire Dept. Phone 103.51
2262 - Disposal 165.00
331.81
Total 7540- Fire Dept. Utilities 1,193.59
2EB- Fire Department Expense - Ot... 750.00
Total 2EB- Fire Department Expense 9,760.69
2EC - Strike Team Expenses
7514 Seasonal FF Payroll 0.00
7515 - Strike Team Payroll 67,654.75
Total 2EC - Strike Team Expenses 67,654.75
Total 2E- Public Safety Expense 77,599.41
3E- Public Works Expense
EA- Streets
1-000 - Street Lights
02 HPSV Lights 48.56
02 HPSV Metal Lights 31.54
10 HPSV Wood Lights 315.65
11 HPSV Lights 173.44
72 HPSV Lights 1,408.19
Total 1-000 - Street Lights 1,977.38
8120- Street Mtnce/Utilities
1-005 - Barn Power 250.25
1-007 - Phone Bill 97.86
12:27 PM Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis December 2024
Dec 24
8121 - Street Maintenance
8127- STIP Project - Consulting 258.00
8121 - Street Maintenance - Ot... 2,429.75
Total 8121- Street Maintenance 2,687.75
Total 8120- Street Mince/Utilities 3,035.86
8130- Equipment Maintenance
8132- Repairs 642.50
Total 8130- Equipment Maintenance 642.50
8199- Road Payroll 1,513.13
3EA- Streets - Other 1,500.00
Total 3EA- Streets 8,668.87
3E- Public Works Expense - Other 3,715.00
Total 3E- Public Works Expense 12,383.87
ЗEB- Sewer Expense
8510- Sewer Payroll 1,508.00
8520- Sewer Expenses
1-015 - Sewer Power bill 53.58
1-019 bbp sewer 20.51
8521 - Sewer Rep & Mtnce
8524- Cowan Street 691.00
Total 8521- Sewer Rep & Mince 691.00
Total 8520- Sewer Expenses 765.09
8522 - Waste Water Monitoring 117.50
8530- Sewer Supplies 155.38
8540- State Fees 32,150.00
8552 - Training 169.00
Total 3EB- Sewer Expense 34,864.97
3EC- Water Expense
8610- Water Parts & Supplies 389.10
8612- Water Office & Postage 64.00
8615- Water Payroll 7,806.78
8620- Water Repairs & Mtnce 232.41
8627 - Fuel-Oil 303.88
8630- Water Fees & Testing 340.00
8640- Water Utilities
1-000 - Water Power
New Pump 1,122.63
Old pump 83.77
Total 1-000 - Water Power 1,206.40
12:27 PM Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Profit & Loss
Accrual Basis December 2024
Dec 24
1-001 - Water Phones
468-2598 278.80
Cell 119.16
Total 1-001 - Water Phones 397.96
Total 8640- Water Utilities 1,604.36
Total 3EC- Water Expense 10,740.53
4E- Parks & Recreation Expense
9116 - Janitorial Payroll 1,624.25
9109- Parks Payroll 1,058.00
9130- Ball Park Expenses
1-002 - LLP Snack 44.36
1-013 - BBP lights 208.16
1-014 - LIP lights 14.79
1-017 - BBP pump 20.93
Total 9130- Ball Park Expenses 288.24
140- Scout Hall Expenses
-006 - Scout Hall Power 194.07
Total 9140- Scout Hall Expenses 194.07
9160- Museum Expenses
1-004 - Museum Electricity 58.41
1-XXX - Museum Monitor Fuel 293.76
5568- Museum Phone 97.99
Total 9160- Museum Expenses 450.16
4E- Parks & Recreation Expense - Other - 108.86
Total 4E- Parks & Recreation Expense 3,505.86
6504- Payroll Taxes
Federal Unemployment 33.62
6506-FICA 6,358.03
6508- Medicare 1,486.96
6512- SUI 336.24
6516 - ETT 0.00
Total 6504- Payroll Taxes 8,214.85
Payroll Expenses 13,092.11
Total Expense 184,847.09
Net Income -146,835.80
Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Financial Transactions
December 2024
Dec 24
Income
11 - General Government Income
4111 - Sales Tax 81.93
4400 - Hall Rental 1,315.00
4730 - Miscellaneous 50.00
Total 11 - General Government Income 1,446.93
21 - Public Safety Income
2b - Fire Protection
4740 - Fire Dept. 400.00
Total 2b - Fire Protection 400.00
Total 21 - Public Safety Income 400.00
3l - Public Works Income
3b- Sewer Income
4210 - Tax Allocation - Sewer 240.00
4212 - Sewer Revenue 17,869.92
4214 - Material Reimbursement 1,021.30
Total 3b - Sewer Income 19,131.22
3c - Water Income
4810 - Water Revenue 16,570.22
Total 3c - Water Income 16,570.22
Total 31 - Public Works Income 35,701.44
4900 - CBDG Interest 462.92
Total Income 38,011.29
Gross Profit 38,011.29
Expense
1E- General Government Expense
5800 Engineering 500.00
5310-Retirement Fund 2,075.79
Equipment Rental 230.92
2285 - IT Service: 5,676.39
5100- Council/Election 4,260.83
5110- Mayor Payroll 180.00
5120- Clerk Payroll 1,572.19
5220- SupplUSPS 187.11
6500- Planning
5501 - Economic Development 645.00
Total 5500- Planning 645.00
5160- Library Payrol 1,136.00
140 - Admin Payrol 442.63
288.00
4,682.00
557.72
200.00
165.00
53.63 Total 9150-City Hall Expenses 976.35
9152- Propane 1,592.28
Total 1E- General Government Expense 24,445.49
Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Financial Transactions
December 2024
Dec 24
183.97
Total 2EA- Law Enforcement Expense 183.97
2EB- Fire Department Expense
7510-Fire Dept Payroll 5,120.00
7513 - Calls & Meetings 0.00
7520- Fire Dept Supl & Mtnce 1,938.17
7525- Pub Safety Fuel & Oil
7527- Gas Reimbursement 112.56
7525- Pub Safety Fuel & Oil - Other 646.37
Total 7525- Pub Safety Fuel & Oil 758.93
7540- Fire Dept. Utilities
1-001- Fire Dept. Power Bill 593.27
2261- Fire Dept. Phone 103.51
2262 - Disposal 165.00
7540- Fire Dept. Utilities - Other 331.81
Total 7540- Fire Dept. Utilities 1,193.59
2EB- Fire Department Expense - Other 750.00
Total 2EB- Fire Department Expense 9,760.69
EC - Strike Team Expense
514 Seasonal FF Payro 0.00
7515 - Strike Team Payroll 67,654.75
Total 2EC - Strike Team Expenses 67,654.75
Total 2E- Public Safety Expense 77,599.41
3E- Public Works Expense
3EA- Streets
1-000 - Street Lights
02 HPSV Lights 48.56
02 HPSV Metal Lights 31.54
10 HPSV Wood Lights 315.65
11 HPSV Lights 173.44
72 HPSV Lights 1,408.19
Total 1-000 - Street Lights 1,977.38
8120- Street Mtnce/Utilities
1-005 - Barn Power 250.25
1-007 - Phone Bill 97.86
8121- Street Maintenance
8127- STIP Project - Consulting
8121 - Street Maintenance - Other 2228.00
Total 8121- Street Maintenance 2,687.75
Total 8120- Street Mtnce/Utilities 3,035.86
130- Equipment Maintenanc
132- Repair: 642.50
Total 8130- Equipment Maintenance 642.50
199- Road Payro 1,513.13
EA- Streets - Oth 1,500.00
Total 3EA- Streets 8,668.87
3E- Public Works Expense - Other 3,715.00
Total 3E- Public Works Expense 12.383.87
Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Financial Transactions
December 2024
Dec 24
3EB- Sewer Expense
8510- Sewer Payroll 1,508.00
8520- Sewer Expenses
1-015 - Sewer Power bill 59,51
1-019 bbp sewer
8521- Sewer Rep & Mtnce
8524- Cowan Street 691.00
Total 8521- Sewer Rep & Mtnce 691.00
Total 8520- Sewer Expenses 765.09
8522 - Waste Water Monitoring 117.50
8530- Sewer Supplies 155.38
8540- State Fees 32,150.00
8552 - Training 169.00
Total 3EB- Sewer Expense 34,864.97
3EC- Water Expense
8610- Water Parts & Supplies 389.10
8612- Water Office & Postage 64.00
8615- Water Payroll 7,806.78
8620- Water Repairs & Mince 232.41
8627 - Fuel-Oil 303.88
8630- Water Fees & Testing 340.00
8640- Water Utilities
1-000 - Water Power
New Pump 1,122.63
Old pump 83.77
Total 1-000 - Water Power 1,206.40
1-001 - Water Phones
468-2598 278.80
Cell 119.16
Total 1-001 - Water Phones 397.96
Total 8640- Water Utilities 1,604.36
Total 3EC- Water Expense 10,740.53
4E- Parks & Recreation Expense
9116 - Janitorial Payroll 1,624.2:
9109- Parks Payroll 1,058.00
9130-Ball Park Expenses
1-002 - LLP Snack 44.36
1-013 - BBP lights 208.16
1-014 - LLP lights 14.79
1-017 - BBP pump 20.93
Total 9130- Ball Park Expenses 288.24
140- Scout Hall Expense
-006 - Scout Hall Powe 194.07
Total 9140- Scout Hall Expenses 194.07
9160- Museum Expenses
1-004 - Museum Electricity 58.41
293.76
97.99 Total 9160- Museum Expenses 450.16
Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Financial Transactions
December 2024
Dec 24
4E- Parks & Recreation Expense - Other -108.86
Total 4E- Parks & Recreation Expense 3,505.86
6504- Payroll Taxes
Federal Unemployment 33.62
6506- FICA 6,358.03
6508- Medicare 1,486.96
6512- SUI 336.24
6516 - ETT 0.00
Total 6504- Payroll Taxes 8,214.85
Payroll Expenses 13,092.11
Total Expense 184,847.09
Net Income -146,835.80
12:23 PM Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Payroll Summary
December 2024
Hours Rate Dec 24
Employee Wages, Taxes and Adjustinents
Gross Pay
City Council Member Stipend 300.00
Salary (Administrator) 2 8,861.54
Salary (Fire Chief) 2 5,120.00
Salary (Mayor) 1 180.00
Clerk Payroll 63 17.03 1,221.39
CTO 15.25 26.50
10.00 40.15
FD Calls
FD Training 7.00 0.00
Fire Hall Seasonal 150.00 0.00
Fire Shift Stipend 16 200.00 3,200.00
Firefighter Rate 2,117.5 16.00 67,654.75
Holiday - Admin 8 17.03 136.24
Holiday - Clerk 16 20.00 320.00
Holiday - Janitorial 18.25 0.00
Holiday - Parks & Rec 16 22.00 352.00
Holiday - Water 16 26.50 424.00
Janitorial Payroll 89 18.25 1,624.25
Library Payroll 53 20.00 1,136.00
On-call PW 517 2.00 1,034.00
Overtime- Water 2.75 39.75 82.50
Overtime-Roads 39.75
Overtime-Sewer 39.75
Overtime - Admin 10.25 25.55 306.39
Overtime - Parks/Rec 39.75
28 26.50 706.00
Parks Payroll
Road Payroll 65.25 26.50 1,513.13
Sewer Payroll 62 26.50 1,508.00
Sick Pay - Clerk 1.54 20.00
Sick Pay - Fire 32.00
Sick Pay - Janitorial 18.25 0.00
Sick Pay - Water 1.5 26.50 39.75
Town Hall 7 26.50 167.50
Vacation - Fire 32.00
Vacation - Janitorial 18.25
Vacation - Water 7 26.50 185.50
Water Payroll 291.25 17.03 6,041.03
Medical Reimbursement
Total Gross Pay 3,411.29 102,795.30
Deductions from Gross Pay
2520- Med Ins Employee -200.00
Total Deductions from Gross Pay -900.00
Adjusted Gross Pay 3.411.29 101,895.30
Taxes Withheld
Federal Withholding -8,012.00
Medicare Employee -1,486.94
Social Security Employee -6,358.01
CA - Withholding -2,820.29
Medicare Employee Addi Tax 0.00
Total Taxes Withheld -18,677.24
Net Pay 3,411.29 83,218.06
12:23 PM Town of Fort Jones
01/08/25 Payroll Summary
December 2024
Hours Rate Dec 24
Employer Taxes and Contributions
Federal Unemployment 33.62
Medicare Company 1,486.94
Social Security Company 6,358.01
CA - Unemployment Company 336.24
CA - Employee Training Tax 0.00
Total Employer Taxes and Contributions 8,214.81
12:28 PM
01/08/25
Accrual Basis
Dec 31, 24
ASSETS
Current Assets
Checking/Savings
02-028700 365,781.38
02-810025 - GF 282,799.71
02-810116 - WRF 552,823.58
02-810141 656,951.80
02-810189 941,075.51
1801-CBDG 1,275.23
92 810153 -28,850.38
LAIF 98-47-310
Fire Reserves -200.00
LAIF 98-47-310 - Other -13,991.00
Total LAIF 98-47-310 -14,191.00
Total Checking Savings 2,757,665.83
Accounts Receivable
1200 - Account Receivable 14,537.08
1201 - W Water Acct Receivable 70,921.78
1201 WW Sewer Acct Receivable
Sewer Connection
Total Accounts Receivable 107,673.62
Other Current Assets
Payroll Service Customer Asset - 2,609.42
Total Other Current Assets -2,609.42
Total Current Assets 2,862,730.03
Fixed Assets
1720 - Utility Plant & Equip 2,390,432.58
1723 - Fire 310,457.81
1724 - Parks and Rec 425,454.00
1725 - Public Works 110,327.10
1726 - Streets and Roads 1,890,938.00
1777 - Accumulated Depreciation -2,517,541.00
1900 - Town Buildings & Equip. 826,776.26
Total Fixed Assets 3,436,844.75
1915 - Public Safety Reserve 49,000.00
Total Other Assets 1,791,835.23
TOTAL ASSETS 8,091,410.01
LIABILITIES & EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable
2000 - Accounts Payable 13,658.00
Total Accounts Payable 13,658.00
12:28 PM
01/08/25
Accrual Basis
Other Current Liabilities
2102 - Payroll Liabilities
2100 - SUICA
2110 - CompanyCA 9,291.75
Total 2100 - SUICA 9,291.75
2104 - Federal Withholding
Federal Unemployment 224.57
2104 - Federal Withholding - Other 2,632.47
Total 2104 - Federal Withholding 2,857.04
2106 - State Withholding CA 9,457.91
2108 - FICA
2112 - Employee 3,544.41
2118 - Company 3,916.40
Total 2108 - FICA 7,460.81
2114 - Medicare
2116 - Employee 8,935.98
2120 - Company 4,565.71
Total 2114 - Medicare 13,501.69
2122 - Retirement
Company -33.76
2122 - Retirement - Other 6,342.36
Total 2122 - Retirement 6,308.60
2400 - Retirement Withheld -1,011.71
2500 - Medical Insurance
2510 - Company 51,115.73
2520 - Employee -79,318.41
2500 - Medical Insurance - Other 6,962.46
Total 2500 - Medical Insurance -21,240.22
2102 - Payroll Liabilities - Other -22,914.53
Total 2102 - Payroll Liabilities 3,711.34
2805 - Curent Portion of Bond 13,000.00
Direct Deposit Liabilities -7,828.44
Employee Training Tax 7,018.72
None -3,462.93
Total Other Current Liabilities 23,161.55
Total Current Liabilities 36,819.55
Long Term Liabilities
2700 - Refundable Water Deposit 49.10
2800 - Water Bond Payable 165,317.50
Total Long Term Liabilities 165,366.60
Total Liabilities 202,186.15
Equity
3000 - Opening Bal Equity -263,657.39
3900 - Retained Earnings 8,133,141.62
12:28 PM
01/08/25
Accrual Basis
Net Income 19,739.63
Total Equity 7,889,223.86
TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 8.091.410.01
Agenda Item # 2
The Town of Fort Jones
CALIFORNI
To: Fort Jones Town Council
Meeting Date: January 13, 2025
From: Cherie Stephen - Town Administrator
Subject: Review, discuss, and take action to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-1 regarding amending Title 13: Public Services and Title 18: Zoning.
Background:
The Town of Fort Jones recently updated and approved the housing element, a mandated aspect of the general plan that requires regular updates. Part of the update process requires review of the zoning code to ensure compliance with state law. Several minor zonings changes were found to be required These changes have been reviewed and approved by the Town's legal counsel, and are submitted here for the second reading. A full reading may be waived by a motion from a member of the town council given that the full title of the proposed ordinance is listed on the agenda.
Once the 2nd reading is completed these amendments are ready to be adopted.
Attached is proposed Ordinance NO: 2025-1 Amending Title 132 Public Services Ordinance and Title 18 Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 13.04 Amendment, Chapter 18.08 Amendment, Chapter 18.16 Amendment, Chapter 18.20 Amendment, Chapter 18.32 Amendment, Chapter 40 Amendment, Chapter 18.52 Amendment, Chapter 18.60 Amendment, Chapter 18.64 Amendment, and the signature page.
Recommendation:
It is recommended by the Town Administrator that the council approves the second reading and adoption of Ordinance 2025-1 regarding amending Title 13: Public Services and Title 18: Zoning. 1 Agenda Item #3
The Town of Fort Jones
CALITORNIA
To: Fort Jones Town Council
Meeting Date: January 13, 2025
From: Cherie Stephen - Town Administrator
Subject: Possible action to approve the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment of 2.5% Background:
The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment for beneficiaries that receive Social Security and SSI benefits.
Even though municipalities in California are not required to provide cost-of-living adjustments, the Town of Fort Jones, in the last decade, has been consistent with giving their employees this adjustment.
If the council should approve this COLA, the increase shall start 26 Jan 2025.
Recommendation:
The Town Administrator recommends that the town council approve the 2025 COLA increase of 2.5% to the Town of Fort Jones employees.
TO Agenda Item # 4
The Town of Fort Jones
CALITORNI
To: Fort Jones Town Council
Meeting Date: January 13, 2025
From: Cherie Stephen - Town Administrator
Subject: Review and Discuss Standard Information on Types of Committees and Groups, Along with Guidelines Associated with those Committees/Groups.
Background:
At the December 9t council meeting an agenda item was presented to the council to approve a set of guidelines that would establish a minimum and/or maximum number of committee members are required, how many of those are from the council, how many of those are from the community, how those members are chosen, whether there needs to be a public invitation, and other mechanisms for administration would allow for a more effective and efficient implementation.
This item was tabled due to the lack of information provided to make such decisions.
Attached is some basic information to varies committees and groups used by the government, boards, municipalities, and some guidelines associated.
This is not being presented as a complete set of standards. It is informational so that we can possibly move forward with choosing the types of committees and groups we want for the Town and to start setting up the guidelines for those committees and groups.
Recommendation:
The Town Administrator recommends that the town council discuss the information provided and decide how they would like to proceed further.
1 Iypes of Committees
Standing committees: These are permanent committees that consider bills and legislation, and monitor agencies and programs. They are the most common type of committee.
Standing committees have several characteristics, including:
Permanence Standing committees are permanent parts of an organization's governance structure. They are identified in the rules of the organization's chamber, which also outline their jurisdiction.
Ongoing responsibilities Standing committees have ongoing responsibilities, such as reviewing legislation, making policy recommendations, and overseeing specific functions.
Consistency, expertise, and stability The permanence of standing committees allows for consistency, expertise, and stability in managing the organization's affairs.
Regular or irregular meetings Standing committees meet on a regular or irregular basis depending on their function.
Retain power until disbanded Standing committees retain any power or oversight originally given them until disbanded by the governing body.
Here are some examples of standing committees:
• In Congress Standing committees review legislation, decide which bills to consider, and recommend funding levels. They also oversee agencies and programs, and may perform investigations.
• In nonprofits Standing committees may include a membership committee that tracks membership fees, attracts new members, and keeps current members active.
Standing committees in California must be agendized in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, California's open meeting law:
• Agenda posting: Agendas must be posted at least 72 hours before the meeting in an accessible location.
• Agenda content: Agendas must include a brief description of each item of business. • Agenda adherence: Items not on the agenda may only be discussed under certain conditions, such as briefly responding to public comments or asking a question for clarification.
• Meeting notice: Notice of the meeting must be posted and sent to those who request it at least one week before the meeting.
• Media notification: The media must be notified of special or emergency meetings. 1 Standing committees are a regular part of the governmental structure and make routine recommendations on a specific subject matter. They are subject to the Brown Act regardless of the committee's membership.
Select committees: These are temporary committees that are created to complete a specific task, with a timeline to complete a specific task, like investigating government activity.
Select committees also fall under the Brown Act rules and must be agendized.
Subcommittees: These are smaller committees that are usually part of standing committees.
They conduct research, hold hearings, and revise bills.
Subcommittees can have many characteristics, including:
Size: Subcommittees can vary in size and seniority.
Focus: Subcommittees are responsible for a specific area of work, such as finance, events, or personnel.
Purpose: Subcommittees can oversee projects for a short or long term.
Membership: Subcommittees can include both board members and non-board members.
Independence: Subcommittees are often independent and autonomous units with written jurisdictions.
Expertise: Subcommittee members develop expertise in a specific area of public policy.
Responsibilities: Subcommittee members participate in the work of the subcommittee by volunteering for assignments, such as reviewing draft documents or participating in conference calls.
Functions: Subcommittees hold hearings, conduct research, and revise bills.
Reporting: Subcommittees report bills back to the full committee, rather than the House floor.
Benefits: Subcommittees allow boards to distribute responsibilities across smaller groups of members, which can be beneficial for many boards.
Joint committees: These committees have members from both the House and Senate, (this could be Council and Citizens?) and consider issues of joint concern.
Duration Joint committees can be temporary or permanent.
Advisory committees: These are committees that provide advice.
Advisory committees have several characteristics, including:
2 Purpose Advisory committees are formed to address a specific issue, challenge, or opportunity. They provide guidance and recommendations to a board of directors or other policy-making body.
Members Advisory committees are made up of people with unique skills, backgrounds, and expertise. In a community context, members are often volunteers.
Role Advisory committees provide advice, formulate opinions, and make recommendations. They are not usually decision-making bodies.
Activities Advisory committees may study issues, hear public testimony, conduct independent research, and review staff reports.
Benefits Advisory committees can enhance a company's reputation, increase consumer and investor confidence, and attract top employees.
Other characteristics of advisory committees include:
• Having an independent certified chair
• Having a charter that is fit for purpose
• Having a structured meeting schedule, agenda, and communications • Having members who are commercially engaged and remunerated • Having problem-solving conversations
An ad hoc committee is a temporary group of people formed to address a specific issue or task within an organization. The term "ad hoc" comes from Latin and means "for this purpose". Ad hoc committees are created to handle urgent matters or projects that are outside the scope of an organization's standing committees
Here are some characteristics of ad hoc committees:
Limited time Ad hoc committees are established for a limited time and are dissolved once the task is completed.
Specific issue Ad hoc committees are formed to address a specific issue or task that cannot be handled by standing committees.
Final report Ad hoc committees present a final report to the organization that summarizes the investigation, findings, and recommendations.
Confidentiality Ad hoc committees often maintain confidentiality to encourage open and honest discussion.
The Brown Act does not apply to ad hoc or temporary advisory committees composed of less than a majority of the board. In establishing an ad hoc or temporary advisory committee, the board should strictly define the purpose of the committee and set a time frame to accomplish that purpose. An ad hoc or temporary advisory committee is advisory only; the board has not delegated any decision-making power and the committee will be returning to the full board to make a public recommendation. Other board members may only attend these committee meetings as "observers," meaning they may not ask questions or make statements and must sit in the area designated for members of the public. Board members should consider the perception of attending unnoticed meetings even as observers and take steps to ensure the public trust regardless of the technical rules of the Brown Act.
What is not a "legislative body" for purposes of the Brown Act? A temporary advisory committee composed solely of less than a quorum of the legislative body that serves a limited or single purpose, that is not perpetual, and that will be dissolved once its specific task is completed is not subject to the Brown Act. 18 Temporary committees are sometimes called ad hoc committees, a term not used in the Brown Act. Examples include an advisory committee composed of less than a quorum created to interview candidates for a vacant position or to meet with representatives of other entities to exchange information on a matter of concern to the agency, such as traffic congestion.19
Groups advisory to a single decision-maker or appointed by staff are not covered. The Brown Act applies only to committees created by formal action of the legislative body and not to committees created by others. A committee advising a superintendent of schools would not be covered by the Brown Act. However, the same committee, if created by formal action of the school board, would be covered
A "committee" is a specific type of group that is formally established with a designated purpose, usually to discuss, investigate, or make decisions on a particular matter, while a "group" is a more general term for any collection of people gathered together, which may not have a specific purpose or formal structure.
Committees in a municipality can include:
Budget review committee Reviews and evaluates the Capital Improvements Program. Budget review hearings allow the City Council to get input from residents on spending priorities.
Community economic development committee Works to promote economic growth, responsible development, and efficient government. This committee collaborates with community stakeholders and key departments.
Environment committee Provides advice, information, and assistance to staff and Council on issues related to the environment, forestry, trails, wetlands, and passive parks.
Ethics commission Interprets the Ethics Article of the City Code, reviews Financial Disclosure Statements, and addresses Ethics Complaints.
Public safety committee Considers issues related to the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens. This includes issues related to fire safety, law enforcement, animal control, emergency services, and court.
Audit committee Acts as a communications link between the City Council and the City's outside auditors.
Audit services oversight committee
Approves all proposed audit plans and completed audits.
Citizens advisory committee Made up of citizens, experts, councilors, and municipal staff. The structure, responsibility, and length of term of these committees can vary.
Committees in a municipality help ensure that decisions are well-informed and consider various viewpoints.
Size of committees:
Committee effectiveness: Studies suggest that the optimal committee size is around 5-7 people.
For a municipal advisory group, the ideal number of members is typically between 5 and 9 people. This range allows for a diverse range of perspectives while still maintaining manageable group dynamics and efficient decision-making.
Key points to consider:
Small enough for focused discussions: A smaller group can facilitate more in-depth conversations and quicker decision-making.
Diverse representation: Aim to include members from various community sectors to capture a broad perspective.
Consider the municipality size: Smaller municipalities might benefit from a slightly smaller advisory group.
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