CITY OF LOYALTON LORA
COUNTY OF SIERRA
60S SCHOOL STREET
P.O. BOX 128
LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750 151901
cityofloyalton.org
COUNTY: CP
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M. - CITY HALL AUDITORIUM
605 SCHOOL STREET
JANUARY 21, 2025
NEXT ORDINANCE #425
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 2-2025
AGENDA & PACKET AVAILABLE ON CITY WEB SITE
cityofloyalton.org
Any person with a disability may submit a request for reasonable modification or accommodation to the above-described means for accessing and offering comment at the meeting to Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk, at [[email protected]] who will swiftly resolve such request.
CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Special Meeting December 17, 2024 (Attachment)
Special Meeting January 2, 2025 (Attachment)
TIMED ITEM 6:30 JAMES BERARDI REGARDING SOCIAL HALL
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
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 City Clerk 24 hours prior to the meeting to allow for distribution. Under Goverment Code Section 54954.2 - Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not on the posted agenda
10. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
11. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Financial Committee Report/Update
• Approval of Reconciled Accounts (Attachment)
• Approval of Bill Sheet December 2024 (Attachment)
• Acknowledgment of Approval of Fund Transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $20,000.
(Attachment)
12. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
13. OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
14. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Reaffirming our State of Emergency Water Distribution System.
2. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Town Hall Meeting on Water Distribution System.
3. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Web Site.
4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding letter of support for Sierra County .025-2026 sustainable transportation planning grant program . Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Business License fo Anna Robles Upholstery.
15. AGENDA INPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
16. BOARD MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
17. 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. Mcllravy, 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 Dariene Riede
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
January 2, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on January 2, at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
J. Markum, B. Mertton, J. Dines, J. Gerow
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
S. Mcllravy
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk-Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT: J. Cameron, L. Garza
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Councilmember Markum would like to add a emergency item to the agenda regarding transfer from LAIF to General. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Clerk LeBlanc informed the council on the Local Roadway Safety Plan from the Sierra County Transportation Commission. They would like any comments from the council as soon as possible.
STAFF REPORTS
Councilmember Markum reported that there will be no share of cost for the 2 Million water infrastructure monies.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes for 12-17-24 will be moved to next agenda.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve the minutes for the Regular meeting on 12-17-24. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENT
J. Cameron wished all a Happy New Year
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve Designation of Applicant's Agent Resolution Non-State Agencies. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve fund transfer from LAIF to general not to exceed $100,000. Motion carried.
AGENDA IMPUT FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
MEETING ADJOURNED
APPROVED:
ATTEST: _
-
Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
DRAFT
12:09 PM City of Loyalton
01/13/25 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis December 2024
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
General Funds
General Checking 1956- NEW
Check 12/01/2024 9167 Postmaster Enterprise Billing -182.56 Check 12/01/2024 9168 Patsy Jardin Retiree December 2024 Pension -2,249.88 Check 12/01/2024 9169 John Cussins Retiree December 2024 Pension -1,379.57 Check 12/01/2024 9170 Donald Yegge Retiree December 2024 Pension -604.64 Check 12/01/2024 9171 Orville McGarity Retiree December 2024 Pension -315.95 Paycheck 12/01/2024 9162 LeBlanc, Katherine L -138.53
Paycheck 12/01/2024 9164 Mcliravy, Susan L -138.53
Paycheck 12/01/2024 9165 Mertton, William J - 138.53
Paycheck 12/01/2024 9166 Riede, Darlene F -138.53
Paycheck 12/01/2024 9163 Markum, Joy L -138.53
Check 12/03/2024 9172 City of Loyalton To open Wildland Fire Checking -60,247.17 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9173 Xylem Water Solutions U.S.A., Inc Influent Pump -29,045.60 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9174 Sierra County Tax Collector 403 Poole Ln -51.12 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9175 Sierra County Tax Collector Solid waste fee 210 Front -526.56 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9176 Sierra County Tax Collector 605 School St -1,485.64 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9177 Sierra County Tax Collector 605 School St -353.13 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9178 Sierra County Tax Collector -442.63 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9179 Sierra County Tax Collector 103 Becket Ra -580.72 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9180 Sierra County Tax Collector Senior Center -2,239.26 Bill Pmt -Check 12/03/2024 9181 Sierra County Tax Collector Water Tanks Above Mill -43.58 Bill Pmt -Check 12/04/2024 9187 Verizon Wireless -76.02 Paycheck 12/05/2024 Lundy, Justus -2,340.43
Paycheck 12/05/2024 Bennett, Kenneth E -2,548.66
Paycheck 12/05/2024 Lane, Daniel J -1,628.25
Paycheck 12/05/2024 LeBlanc, Katherine L -692.38
Pavcheck Whitley, Kirsten A -205.31
0/2024 US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 575372714 -2,476.94 Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 645506714 -356.27 High Sierra Gas LLC -1,268.70
Intermountain Disposal, Inc. -118.50
Kelly Champion November Accounting -2,800.00
Liberty Utilities - 2737 (Main St Lights) 511 Main St Lights -322.11 Liberty Utilities-4750 (School St) 605 School St. Museum -906.41 Liberty Utilities-9425 (Fire SB) Volunteer Fire Department SB -149.97 12/12/2024 Loyalton Volunteer Fire Association Reimburse Shelton's R&R Furnace, 206 Front -2,806.60 12/12/2024 Pitney Bowes Lease 09/30/24-12/29/24 -191.96 12/12/2024 Sierra County Clerk-Recorder -454.41
12/12/2024 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc -2,498.00 12/12/2024 Haug, Nathan L 6,729.95
Paycheck Heaston, Ora D. -6,729.95
Paycheck Jordan, Keith S. -6,986.70
Liability Check Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 730911714 -2,347.57 Liability Check US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 730918714 -5,920.00 Paype. Check Liberty Utilities-5350 (Railroad) 70 Railroad Av Unit S BRN -66.18 Lundy, Justus -2,098.02
Paycheck 12/19/2024 Bennett, Kenneth E -2,154.83
Paycheck 12/19/2024 Lane, Daniel J -1,739.85
12:09 PM City of Loyalton
01/13/25 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis December 2024
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
Paycheck 12/19/2024 9205 LeBlanc, Katherine L -725.25
Paycheck 12/19/2024 9207 Whitley, Kirsten A -303.36
Liability Check 12/19/2024 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 837661714 -265.04 Liability Check 12/19/2024 E-pay US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 837690714 -2,242.30 Liability Check 12/30/2024 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 1582901518 -238.94 Liability Check 12/30/2024 E-pay US Treasury-941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 1582969518 -2,101.60 Liability Check 12/30/2024 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 1583003518 -210.70 Check 12/31/2024 Office Depot Business Credit Ortice Supplies -49.92 Check 12/31/2024 9225 Whitley, Kirsten A Refund CASDI Deducted in Error on 12/5/24 -2.48 Check 12/31/2024 9226 John Cussins Retiree To correct deduction in error 1/31/24 check -26.00 Bill Pmt -Check 12/31/2024 9227 S.C.O.R.E. Annual Insurance Premium -23,467.64 12/31/2024 9228 AT&T Fire Landline BAN 9343 BAN 9391059343 -33.84 12/31/2024 9229 AT&T Fire Pager BAN 54523 BAN 9391054523 -32.32 12/31/2024 9230 AT&T Sewer BAN 54522 BAN 9391054522 -63.30 12/31/2024 9231 Gary Price Housing Element Update Program -1,236.75 12/31/2024 9232 High Sierra Gas LLC -1,123.58
12/31/2024 923 Liberty Utilities- 2050(206 Front) -1,233.67 12/31/2024 9234 Liberty Utilities - 2120 (Park Well) Park Well -5,023.82 12/31/2024 9235 Liberty Utilities-4750 (School St) 605 School St. -1,088.41 12/31/2024 9236 Liberty Utilities-5350 (Railroad) 70 Railroad Ave. -98.40 12/31/2024 9237 Liberty Utilities-7521 (Street Lights) Street Lights -3,825.53 12/31/2024 9238 Liberty Utilities-9425 (Fire SB) 512 Longhorn Dr. -165.15 12/31/2024 9239 Pitney Bowes Inc Purchase Power 8000-9000-0953-9911 -401.00 12/31/2024 Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric-17386 403 Poole Ln. 6,659.38 12/31/2024 Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric-2941 -92.81
12/31/2024 HERE Plumas-Sierra Telecomm. -114.00
12/31/2024 S.C.O.R.E. Add'l ACIP Due -20.00
12/31/2024 State Water Resources Control Board Billing Period 07/01/24-06/30/25 -32,505.00 12/31/2024 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc -2,818.00 12/31/2024 9246 State Water Resources Control Board Billing Period 0/01/24-06/30/25 -3,945.00 12/31/2024 47 SVHC 1100 -930.68
12/31/2024 SVHC- Fire Dept SVHC -124.69
12/31/2024 Thatcher Company 39500 -1,765.60
12/31/2024 Verizon Wireless 370745244-000001 -38.01
12/31/2024 Xerox Corporation 951429299 -480.08
12/31/2024 Liberty Utilities- 2737 (Main St Lights) Somputer Techn -358.91 12/31/2024 Chris Robles -90.00
Check 12/31/2024 Bank of America 0393 Heywood -951.76
Check 12/31/2024 Bank of America 6111 LeBlanc -2,393.70 Total General Checking 1956- NEW -254,301.25
Total General Funds -254,301.25
TOTAL -254,301.25
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed reconciled Plumas Bank Accounts
General Account (1956) $44,555.61 Reconciled as of 7/31/2024 Enterprise Loan Savings (0559) $81,475.37 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 WWTP Settlement (4387) $5,758.57 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 Fire Department Savings (7243) $44,976.89 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 FEMA Flood Savings (0059) $45,642.85 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 CalTRUST Enterprise $168,235.44 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 CalTRUST Fire Dept Reserve $152,658.34 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 LAIF WWTP Settlement (496) $1,772,680.10 Reconciled as of 12/31/2024 This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 01/21/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
William Mertton, Mayor, Dated 01/21/2025
Authorized Signature
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed Transfer(s) of Funds.
Transfer From Transfer To Date Amount
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 12/06/2024
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 12/13/2024
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 12/20/2024
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 12/27/2024
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 1,000.00
THIS TOTAL $20,000.00
This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 01/21/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
William Mertton, Mayor, Dated 01/21/2025
Authorized Signature
SIERRA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
P.O. Box 98
Downieville, CA 95936
(530) 289-3201 FAX (530) 289-2828
Bryan Davey
Executive Director
January 15, 2024
Kaylon Hall
Sierra County Transportation Commission
P. O. Box 98
Downieville, CA 95936
Dear Nevada County,
We are writing this letter to express our support for Sierra County 2025-26 Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant Program - Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant application to develop a county and regional Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure Readiness Plan. Not only do we support this effort in spirit, but we would also like to join several community organizations to participate in the Plan's development, completion and successful implementation.
Progress in ZEV infrastructure development in our county and other rural counties has lagged that of more populated regions, and at the same time, abundant and reliable charging is becoming increasingly important for economic sustainability, environmental health, safety, and quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Currently only eight percent of California's charging infrastructure exists in the 40 counties of California considered rural. Without appropriate infrastructure, ZEV purchase rates have also fallen behind in these areas. In California, roughly one in every 18 autos and small trucks is a ZEV, however in the combined region of Nevada and Sierra Counties, only one in every 36 vehicles is zero emission. Those most impacted by this slow transition in rural counties are those that are disadvantaged, that have low household incomes, and even with ownership of a ZEV, have little access to charging, either at public locations or at home.
One of the primary reasons that rural counties have fallen behind in the ZEV transition is a lack of strategy and readiness for ZEV infrastructure development. There are often additional hurdles for developing charging infrastructure in rural locations including a lack of supporting infrastructure such as power and broadband, challenging terrain and climate conditions, less immediate demand and revenues for charging, and generally less investment activity. It is for these reasons that action-oriented, broad community-driven planning is extraordinarily important, so that our county and region can take a proactive role in identifying optimal opportunities for charger development.
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CITY OF LOYALTON
COUNTY OF SIERRA
605 SCHOOL STREET
PO. BOX 128
LOYALTON. CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750 19014
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APPLICATION FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE
Name of Owner of Business: Anna Rables
Address: 509 3dst PO. Box 5601 _Telephone: 530-448-7911 Name of Business: Annas. tash al ster y
Nature of Business: Sewing
State Contractors License No. Resale License No:
Permanent Location of Business:
Telephone:
Is Business a Corporation or Partnership? Yes No NO
If so, please indicate the name(s), address(s), and title(s) of officers) or partners):
Annual Gross Receipts from Business $
(The City needs this information to determine the tax due per quarter. See schedule belon.) san 15, 2025 enna Kobles Quna fooles
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All businesses having gross receipts of:
A. * Less than $10,000 annually - Fee of $ 70.40* per year B. O Between $10,000 and 50,000 annually - Fee of $114.40* per year C. O Between $ 50,000 and $100,000 annually - Fee of $158.40* per year D. O Between $100,000 and $150,000 annually - Fee of $202.40* per year E. O More than $150,000 annually - Fee of $268.40* per year * Please note the $4.00 fee has been included with the annual fee for the State ADA Fees
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