CITY OF LOYALTON
LO
COUNTY OF SIERRA
605 SCHOOL STREET
P.O. BOX 128
LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750 11901
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COUNTY:
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
AGENDA FOR THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL
6:00 PM - CITY HALL AUDITORIUM
605 SCHOOL STREET
JANUARY 2, 2025
AGENDA AND PACKET AVAILABLE ON CITY WEBSITE LOYALTON
cityofloyalton.org
NEXT ORDINANCE #425
NEXT RESOLUTION #1-2025
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
STAFF REPORTS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. Special Meeting December 17, 2024
2. Regular Meeting December 17, 2024
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Council on items which are not on the agenda. Please state your name for the record. Comments are limited to three minutes. Written comments should be submitted to the Board Clerk 24 hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution. Under Government Code Section 54954.2 - Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not on the agenda. The City Mayor may choose to acknowledge the comment or, where appropriate, briefly answer a question, refer the matter to staff, or set the item for discussion at a future meeting
A SPECIAL MEETING IS BEING HELD TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING
BUSINESS
1. Discussion and Possible Action approving Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution Non-State Agencies.
Agenda Input of Upcoming Meetings
Council Member Closing Remarks
ADJOURNMENT
December 17, 2024
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on December 17, 2024, at 5:30 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
D. Riede, J. Markum, B. Mertton S. Mcllravy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk-Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
CLOSED SESSION:
1. It was decided by consensus of the council if Kirsten Whitley is willing to work 4 days a week, she will receive $1.00 hr. wage increase starting January 6, 2025.
AGENDA IMPUT FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
MEETING ADJOURNED
APPROVED:
Mayor Darlene Riede
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
December 17, 2024
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Riede on December 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, B. Mertton, S. Mcllravy, D. Riede COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
N. Rogers, J. Buck, R. Demartini, P. DeMartini, J. Gerow, J. Powers, J. Howard, D. Lawlor, L. Garza, L.
Horner, N. Rondeau, D. Hollingshead, J. Dines, K. Dines, S. Hayden, J. Hayden, C. Johnson, T. Easley
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mayor Redie reported the action for the closed session regarding Kirsten Whitley hours and $1.00 raise.
2. L. Garza addressed the council with her objection to J. Markum becoming Mayor or Vice-Mayor
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by B. Mertton to approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of November 19 15, 2024, Motion carried.
CERTIFICATION OF ELECTIONS
1. It was decided by consensus of the Loyalton City Council to concur with the certified election results of November 2024.
CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION FOR OUTGOING MAYOR RIEDE
Councilmember Mciravy on behalf of the Loyalton City Council presented Mayor Riede with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service on the Loyalton City Council. Mayor Riede stated that it has been a pleasure serving the Council and community.
OATH OF OFFICE
City Clerk K. LeBlanc administered the oath of office to all newly elected officers, B. Mertton, J. Markum, J. Dines, S. Mcllravy, J. Gerow. The City Clerk K. LeBlanc was sworn in by the outgoing Mayor Riede prior to the meeting. Outgoing Mayor Riede congratulated all with a final remark to the Council to be kind and respectful to each other and to appreciate our employees. She then handed over the gavel.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to appoint B. Mertton as Mayor. Roll Call: J.
Markun-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by J. Dines, seconded by B. Mertton to appoint J. Markum as Vice-Mayor. Roll Call:
J. Markun-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, B. Mertton-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
APPOINTMENT BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
Mayor Mertton made the appointments to the following:
1. Transportation: S. Mcllravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton
2. LAFCO: S. Mcllravy, J. Dines, J. Markum-Alternate
3. SCORE: K. LeBlanc, S. Mcllravy-Alternate
4. Finance Committee: B. Mertton, J. Markum, J. Dines-Alternate
5. Public Works: B. Mertton, J. Dines
6. Streets and Parks: S. Mcllravy, J. Gerow
7. Personnel: J. Gerow, S. Mcliravy, B. Mertton-Alternate
8. SVGWMD: S. Mcllravy, B. Mertton
9. Fund Raising and Public Relations: J. Markum, S. Mcllravy
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Mayor Mertton presented a letter from J. Kinkead regarding metal detecting at the park. It was decided by consensus of the council not to grant permission to Mr. Kinkead due to liability issues.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. J. Buck inquired about appropriation funds.
2. D. Lawlor addressed the council on a delinquent water and sewer account that was attached to his property taxes.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
Assistant R. DeMartini stated that the Fire Department has had 255 calls this year, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given.
2. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the reconciled accounts.
Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the bill sheet for November 2024 not to exceed $69,923.81, Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S, Mcliravy to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM not to exceed $20,000. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
Councilmember Mcliravy reported on a trip hazard that exists downtown and that she is working on getting the streetlamps fixed.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion carried. (This item will be added to the next agenda)
2. Mayor Mertton stated that no more Town Hall meetings on the Water Distribution will be held until we receive more information.
3. Councilmember Mcllravy gave a report on the removal of trees in the City of Loyalton and what Liberty Utilities proposed to assist the City.
4. Councilmember Markum gave a brief update on establishing a Wildland Checking account with Plumas Bank for wildland fire checks only. After a brief discussion it was moved by S. Mollravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve setting up an account with Plumas Bank for Wildland Fires. Motion unanimously carried.
5. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve the removal of D. Riede as a signer on all Plumas Bank accounts. Motion unanimously carried. It was then moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve of adding S. Mcllravy as a new signer to Plumas Bank Accounts. Motion unanimously carried.
6. Councilmember Mcllravy addressed the council regarding the electrical meter for Musica Sierra at their cost. After a discussion it was moved by J. Dines, seconded by J. Gerow, to make the City of Loyalton Lead Agency for this project. Motion unanimously carried.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
1. James Berardi from Plumas Sierra County School District in regard to purchase of Social Hall.
CLOSING REMARKS
Mayor Mertton thanked the community and wished everyone a Merry Christmas Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED:
Mayor Mertton
ATTEST:_
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
DRAFT
LOES STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOVERY DIRECTORATE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION
NON-STATE AGENCIES Cal OES ID No:
OES-FPD-130 (Rev. 10-2022)
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION FOR NON-STATE AGENCIES BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Loyalton City Council _OF THE City of Loyalton (Governing Body) (Name of Applicant)
THAT William Mertton _ OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
Sue Mcliravy _ OR
(Title of Authorized Agent)
Kelly Champion
(Title of Authorized Agent)
is hereby authorized to execute for and on behalf of the City of Loyalton (Name of Applicant)
a public entity established under the laws of the State of California, this application and to file it with the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of obtaining federal financial assistance for any existing or future grant program, including, but not limited to any of the following:
• Federally declared Disaster (DR), Fire Mitigation Assistance Grant (FMAG), California State Only Disaster (CDAA), Immediate Services Program (ISP), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program (LPDM), under - Public Law 93-288 as amended by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act of 1988, and/or state financial assistance under the California Disaster Assistance Act.
- Flood Mitigation Assistance Program (FMA), under Section 1366 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968.
- National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) 42 U.S. Code 7704 (b) ((2) (A) (ix) and 42 U.S. Code 7704 (b) (2) (B) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, and also The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, Div. F, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-141 - California Early Earthquake Warning (CEEW) under CA Gov Code - Gov, Title 2, Div. 1, Chapter 7, Article 5, Sections 8587.8, 8587.11, 8587.12 That the City of Loyalton → a public entity established under the (Name of Applicant)
laws of the State of California, hereby authorizes its agents) to provide to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services for all matters pertaining to such state disaster assistance the assurances and agreements required.
Rev. 10-2022 Page 1 of 4 OES-FPD-130
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOVERY DIRECTORATE
OES CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION
NON-STATE AGENCIES
OES-FPD-130 (Rev. 10-2022)
Please check the appropriate box below
This is a universal resolution and is effective for all open and future disasters/grants declared up to three (3) years following the date of approval.
This is a disaster/grant specific resolution and is effective for only disaster/grant number(s):-
Passed and approved this_ — day of _. 20_
William Mertton- Mayor
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
Sue Mcllravy- Councilmember
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
Kelly Champion-Finance Director
(Name and Title of Governing Body Representative)
CERTIFICATION
, Kathy LeBlanc _ duly appointed and City Clerk
_of
(Name) (Title)
City of Loyalton - do hereby certify that the above is a true and (Name of Applicant)
corect copy of a resolution passed and approved by the Loyalton City Council (Governing Body)
of the City of Loyalton - on the 2 . day of January -. 2025. (Name of Applicant)
City Clerk
(Signature) (Title)
Rev. 10-2022 Page 2 of 4 OES-FPD-130
STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECOVERY DIRECTORATE
OES CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION
NON-STATE AGENCIES
OES-FPD-130 (Rev. 10-2022)
CaL OES Form 130 Instructions
A Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution for Non-State Agencies is required of all applicants to be eligible to receive funding. A new resolution must be submitted if previously submitted resolution is older than three (3) years from the last date o approval, is invalid, or has not been submitted.
When completing the Cal OES Form 130, Applicants should fill in the blanks on pages 1 and 2. The blanks are to be filled in as follows:
Resolution Section:
Governing Body: This is the group responsible for appointing and approving the Authorized Agents.
Examples include: Board of Directors, City Council, Board of Supervisors, Board of Education, etc.
Name of Applicant: The public entity established under the laws of the State of California.
Examples include: School District, Office of Education, City, County or Non-profit agency that has applied for the grant, such as: City of San Diego, Sacramento County, Burbank Unified School District, Napa County Office of Education, University Southern California.
Authorized Agent: These are the individuals that are authorized by the Governing Body to engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Califomia Governor's Office of Emergency Services regarding grants for which they have applied.
There are two ways of completing this section:
1. Titles Only: The titles of the Authorized Agents should be entered here, not their names. This allows the document to remain valid if an Authorized Agent leaves the position and is replaced by another individual. If "Titles Only" is the chosen method, this document must be accompanied by either a cover letter naming the Authorized Agents by name and title, or the Cal OES AA Names document. The supporting document can be completed by any authorized person within the Agency (e.g., administrative assistant, the Authorized Agent, secretary to the Director). It does not require the Governing Body's signature.
2. Names and Titles: If the Governing Body so chooses, the names and titles of the Authorized Agents would be listed. A new Cal OES Form 130 will be required if any of the Authorized Agents are replaced, leave the position listed on the document, or their title changes.
Rev. 10-2022 Page 3 of 4 OES-FPD-130
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
OES RECOVERY DIRECTORATE
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FINANCIAL PROCESSING DIVISION
DESIGNATION OF APPLICANT'S AGENT RESOLUTION
NON-STATE AGENCIES
OES-FPD-130 (Rev. 10-2022)
Checking Universal or Disaster-Specific Box: A Universal resolution is effective for all past disasters and for those declared up to three (3) years following the date of approval. Upon expiration it is no longer effective for new disasters, but it remains in effect for disasters declared prior to expiration. It remains effective until the disaster goes through closeout unless it is superseded by a newer resolution.
Governing Body Representative: These are the names and titles of the approving Board Members.
Examples include: Chairman of the Board, Director, Superintendent, etc. The names and titles cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents. A minimum of three (3) approving board members must be listed. If less than three are present, meeting minutes must be attached in order to verify a quorum was met.
Cerification Section:
Name and Title: This is the individual in attendance who recorded the creation and approval of this resolution.
Examples include: City Clerk, Secretary to the Board of Directors, County Clerk, etc. This person cannot be one of the designated Authorized Agents or Approving Board Member. If a person holds two positions (such as City Manager and Secretary to the Board) and the City Manager is to be listed as an Authorized Agent, then that person could sign the document as Secretary to the Board (not City Manager) to eliminate "Self-Certification." Rev. 10-2022