CITY OF LOYALTON
COUNTY OF SIERRA
605 SCHOOL STREET
P.O. BOX 128
LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA 96118
(530) 993-6750
[email protected]
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL
6:00 P.M. - CITY HALL AUDITORIUM
605 SCHOOL STREET
MAY 20*H, 2025
NEXT ORDINANCE #425
NEXT RESOLUTION NO. 4-2025
AGENDA & PACKET AVAILABLE ON CITY WEB SITE
cityofloyalton.org
Any person with a disability may submit a request for reasonable nodification or accommodation to the above-described means fo ccessing and offering comment at the meeting to Kathy LeBlanc. Cit Clerk, at [[email protected]] who will swiftly resolve such request.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting April 15th, 2025 (Attachment)
Special Meeting April 28th, 2025 (Attachment)
7. STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
1. Update on Prop 68 Project
2. Letter from Sean Snider regarding Easement request and Parking Access
8. PRESENTATION OF THE 11TH ANNUAL RICHARD MEDER AWARD
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 apenda
10. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
1. Fire Department Transfer
2. Letter of intent to FEMA for Fire House upgrades
11. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Financial Committee Report/Update
• Approval of Reconciled Accounts (Attachment)
• Approval of Bill Sheet April 2025 (Attachment)
• Acknowledgment of Approval of Fund Transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $25,000.
(Attachment)
• Transfer $100,000.00 to Cal-Trust for Roof Repair
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 approval of Resolution 4-2025 adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2025-2026 funded by SB-1: Road Repair and Accountability Act.
4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval of Resolution 5-2025 Directing Repayment of Borrowed Funds from the City's Water and Sewer Funds to the General Fund
5. Discussion and Possible Action approval of Resolution 6-2025 Examination of Sales and Use Tax.
6. Discussion and Possible Action regarding approval on Animal Control Contract.
7. Discussion and Possible Action regarding Musica Sierra request for (1) Installation of Commercial Power (2) Replacement of all windows (3) Maintenance Schedule, refurbish existing front doors to include emergency panic bar, repair and install base boards as needed.
15. AGENDA INPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
16. BOARD MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
17. ADJOURNMENT
April 15', 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on April 15th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. Mcliravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
L. Garza, J. Powers, P. DeMartini, J. Buck, R. Belli, D. Gaynor, J. & J Whitted, N. Rondeau, L. Horner, N.
Rogers, S. Snider, D. Lawlor, J. Robertti
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Mollravy reported that the Little League has painted the dugout and did a great job.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 3-18-2025. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. City Clerk LeBlanc gave a brief report on the 2024-2029 Housing Element stating that the Housing Element has been successfully submitted and that the city came in under budget for the Housing Element.
2. Councilmember Mcllravy would like to send out the water restriction notices to go into effect on May 1, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. P. DeMartini thanked the council for the web site update.
2. J. Buck inquired about the roof repair.
3. S. Snider gave a report on the Middle School project.
4. L. Horner inquired about the streetlights.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
P. DeMartini gave the report for the Fire Department as follows: (1) 44 calls so far this year. (2) Spaghetti Feed to be held on April 26, 2025. (3) Inquired about fire checks. (4) Inquired about the audit. (5) Would like to have the financial detail for Fire Department. (6) Would like to meet with Financial Committee.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mollravy to approve the reconciled accounts.
Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the bill sheet for March 2025 not to exceed $104,225.35. 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 S. Mcllravy reported that Greg Lonergan is back at work and she will make sure that the park restrooms are open and working for the Little League season.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ITEMS
1. After a brief discussion It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to reaffirm our State of Emergency Water Distribution System. Motion unanimously carried. (This item will be added to the next
2. Councilmember Markum reported on the progress with EPA, she is in contact with them and will keep the Council and Public informed.
3. It was decided by consensus of the council to approve the payment plan with SCORE.
4. P. DeMartini addressed the council on using Prop 68 funds to upgrade the tennis courts for a pickle ball court and various uses. Councilmember Markum stated that the Prop 68 monies timeline is June of 2028, she would also like to have an input from the Little League. Councilmember Mcliravy will contact the state regarding changing the scope of work for the monies.
5. Councilmember Mcilravy would like to table the contract for animal control to the next agenda.
6. After a brief discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Dines, to approve the purchase of the Chlorine pump for the WWTP. Roll Call: J, Markum-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, Mayor Mertton-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
7. After discussion and input from the community it was decided to present Craig and Annie Fassbender with the 11" Annual Richard Meder award at the next meeting.
8. It was moved S. Mollravy, seconded by J. Markum, to approve the Business License for the Drifter's Table. Motion unanimously carried.
9. Councilmember Markum gave a report on a new carrier for the Verizon Tower for T-Mobile. After additional discussion it was moved by S. Mcliravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the agreement with Everest for additional carrier upon verification for the monthly rent. Motion unanimously carried.
10. Councilmember Mcliravy gave a brief report on the replacement of the door for Musica Sierra. It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Gerow to approve door replacement. Motion unanimously carried.
Additional discussion regarding the power hook up. Councilmember Mellravy will follow up.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
Animal Control Contract
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED:
Mayor Mertton
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
DRAF
April 28th, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on April 28th, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
1. Markum, B. Mertton, J. Dines, J. Gerow, S. Mcllravy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk-Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mollravy to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
CLOSED SESSION:
1. Mayor Mertton adjourned the meeting to go into closed session. Mayor Mertton reconvened the meeting stating that the council has approved a pay increase for Kirsten Whitley to $20.00 per hour.
AGENDA IMPUT FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
MEETING ADJORNED APPROVED:
Mayor Bill Mertton
ATTEST: -
Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
SIERRA-PLUMAS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.O. Box 955 Phone: (530) 993-1660
109 Beckwith Road FAX:
Sean Snider (530) 993-0828
Loyalton, California 96118 Email: [email protected]
Superintendent
Proposal from Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District to the City of Loyalton:
Easement Request and Parking Access for Middle School Reopening As part of Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District's initiative to reopen the middle school, we plan to utilize the portable classrooms adjacent to the social hall and city park. Relocating approximately 80 junior high students along with the school office to this new site will require the development of alternative access and parking solutions to ensure safe and efficient student drop-off and pickup.
To support this transition, we respectfully request that the City of Loyalton grant the district an easement across the city-owned property situated between the Social Hall and the back side of the portable classrooms, adjacent to the existing sidewalk. This easement would allow us to construct an access road for parent drop-off and pickup, as well as a small parking area along the fence line on our side of the property.
Thank you for considering this proposal. We look forward to your feedback and to working together with you on this initiative.
Sincerely.
Sean Snider
Sean Snider, Superintendent
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 05/02/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/09/2025
Water 1,000.01
Sewer 1,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/16/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/23/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 05/30/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
THIS TOTAL $25,000.00
This authorization took place at the council meeting held on: S: ¿ü 25 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
_, Mayor, Dated 05/20/2025
Authorized Signature Printed Name
8:31 AM City of Loyalton
05/14125 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis April 4 through May 14, 2025
Type Date Name Memo Amount
General Funds
Enterprise Loan MM 0559
Bill Pmt Check 04/08/2025 195 USDA 92-03 04-046-0946000364 -800.00 Check 04/30/2025 Service Charge -2.00
Total Enterprise Loan MM 0559 -802.00
General Checking 1956- NEW
Bill Pmt Check 04/07/2025 9423 Bunay Suals Maintenance and Repair on City Mower - 2111.08 Paycheck 04/10/2025 9421
Paycheck 04/10/2025 9417 Bennett. Kenneth E -2 186.60
Paycheck 04/10/2025 9418 -1.701 03
Lane Dakatherne L -868.80
Paycheck 04/10/2025 9419
Paycheck 04/10/2025 9420 -546.51
04/10/2025 Loney, Risten A -377 26
Paycheck 9422
Liability Check 04/10/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 218642122 276 81 Liabrilty Check 04/10/2025 E-pay 2.414 14
998100908 arang # 217401222
Liability Check E pay 29 08
04142025 9424 Reimbursement For Home Depot and Lowe's Expenses 55 14 Check
Check 04/14/2025 - 171 45
Bill Pmt •Check 04/15/2025 9425 AT&T Fire Landline BAN 9343 BAN 9391059343 33.30 Bill Pmt -Check 04/15/2025 9426 AT&T Fire Pager BAN 54523 BAN 9391054523 3165 Bill Pmt -Check 04/15/2025 9427 AT&T Sewer BAN 54522 BAN 9391054522 -61 77 Bill Pmt -Check 04/15/2025 9428 De Nora Water Technologies LLC Chlorine Pump and Chlorine -6 642.95 Bill Pmt -Check 04/15/2025 9429 High Sierra Gas LLC - Fire Dept Propane -1.205 79 Bill Pmt -Check 04/15/2025 9430 Liberty Utilities-4750 (School St) School Si 876 78 Bill Pmt -Check 04/15/2025 9431 Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric-2941 -91 42 Bill Pmt - Check 04/15/2025 9432 Plumas-Sierra Telecomm - 109 00 Bill Pmt - Check 9434 Verizon Wireless 370745244-000001 -38 01 Bill Pmt -Check 9435 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc Testing 2.202.00 Bill Pmt Check 9442 California State Controller's Office 07/01/24-06/30/25 2,500 00 Bill Pmt -Check 04/22/2025 9443 High Sierra Gas LLC 112 8 Gallons @ $2 85 -357 77 Bill Pmt -Check 04/22/2025 9444 USPS First-Class Presort+ 350 00 Bill Pmt -Check 04/2212025 9445 Silver State Analytical Laboratories. Inc Testing -661 00 Paycheck 042412025 9438 Lena, usatherine L 714 03
Paycheck 9440 -1,848 49
Paycheck 04/24/2025 9436 Bennett, Kenneth E 2,083 27
Paycheck 04/24/2025 9437 1,701 02
Paycheck 04/24/2025 9439 -1,070 12
Paycheck 04/24/2025 9441 456 21
Liabilty Check 04/24/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 1536029122 -78 95 Liability Check 04/24/2025 US Treasury-941 94.6000364 QB Tracking # 1536058122 -2,376 54 Liability Check 0412512025 E pay Emmase Deal entertment 698 Pole Li Tracking # 153094122 5905 9457 -7.543 54
Bill Pm. Check 04/25/2025 9458 Porter Simon Professional Services 92132-13200M 81200 Bill Pmt -Check 04/25/2025 9459 S.C.O.R.E. 3QTR Workmans Comp -7.776 91 Bill Pmt -Check 04/25/2025 9460 Silver State Analytical Laboratories, Inc Testing 242 00 Bill Pmt -Check 04/25/2025 9461 Storey Kenworthy 951425 ever Billing Cards - 120 96 Bill Pmt Check 04/25/2025 9462 Xerox Corporation - 240 59 Check 04/28/2025 9446 Merton William J Notary Expense Reimbursement - 1500 Check 04/29/2025 Plumas Bank-Vendor Charge Back Stop Payment 195 00 Liability Check 04/30/2025 E-pay US Treasury 941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 2078031122 • 137,74 Check 04/30/2025 9463 USPS - 189.84
Liability Check 04/30/2025 E-pay Es Treasuy Development Deparment 0817969 QB Tracking # -2075154174 108 02 Liability Check 04/30/2025 E-pay 94-6000364 QB Tracking # -2075147174 868 08 Check 04/30/2025 Bank of America 5472064000010235 -31 50
8:31 AM City of Loyalton
05114125 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis April 4 through May 14, 2025
Type Num Name Memo Amount
Date
Check 04/30/2025 5472064000010235 • 118 29
Bank of Amenca 2.201.85
Check 04/30/2025 5472064000010235
Check Service Charge 2.00
Paychecke 06/30/2025 9447 Dorian eterne - 138 52
05/01/2025 9449 - 138 53
Paycheck 05/01/2025 9451 - 138 52
Paycheck 05/01/2025 9452 - 138 52
Paycheck 9448 - 138 52
05101/2025 - 138 52
Paycheck 9450
Check 05/01/2025 9453 Patsy Jardin Retiree May 2025 Pension - 2249 88 Check 05/01/2025 9454 John Cussins Retiree - 1.379 57
Check 06I012025 9455 May 2025 Pension -604 64
Check 9456 May 2025 Pension -315.95
Paycheck 081012025 9464 Bennet Kennen E -654.00
Paycheck 9465 -2.015.08
Paycheck 05/08/2025 9466 343 28
Paycheck 051062025 9470 Lane Danses - 1,848 49
9467 -1,245 84
Paycheck 05/08/2025 9468 -685 87
Paycheck 05/08/2025 9469 Where Kisten A 1.086 46
Paycheck 05/08/2025 9471 258 81
Paycheck 05/08/2025 9472 Lane. Daniet J -1,294 84
Liabilty Check 05/08/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 1161848630 143 06 Liability Check 05/08/2025 E-pay US Treasury 941 94-6000364 QB Tracking # 1161872630 -2,144 40 Liability Check 05/08/2025 E-pay 69817369 OB Tracking # 1161898630 5981 Bill Pmt Check 05/08/2025 9473 BAN 9391059343 -33 29
Bill Pmt -Check 05/08/2025 9474 AT&T Fire Pager BAN 54523 BAN 9391054523 31 65 05/08/2025 9475 BAN 9391054522 -61 76
05008/2025 9476 Dispatch System - 1,100 00
9477 190 2 gallons @$285 -594 35
05/08/2025 9478 176.4 gallons @S2 85 -51572
05/08/2025 9479 206 Front St -354 10
9480 -4.705 75
Bil Pm -Check 9481 505 Bein Suth Park Well - 156 32
9482 701 3rd St. Unit PMP -66 57
05/08/2025 9483 605 School St -756 06
05/08/2025 9484 ST LGTS BC 37 -3 681 74
9485 8000-9000-0953-9911 245 79
05060025 Silver State natical laboratores inc
9486 • 328 00
05/08/2025 9487 Verizon Wireless 370745244-000001 -38.01 05/12/2025 9488 Wolley. George W Certificate Renewal Reimbursement - 110 00 9489 USA Blue 800k INV00638338 - 142 59
Bul Pm - Check 9490 Ser Susamenand Supples -659 00
Bill Pmt -Check 9491 - 115 33
Tolal General Checking 1956- NEW -87,93971
Total General Funds 88,74171
TOTAL -88,741.71
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed reconciled Plumas Bank Accounts
General Account (1956) $189,118.75 Reconciled as of 05/08/2025 Enterprise Loan Savings (0559) $100,991.44 Reconciled as of 05/07/2025 WWTP Settlement (4387) $13,705.01 Reconciled as of 05/07/2025 Fire Department Savings (7243) $45,000.55 Reconciled as of 05/07/2025 FEMA Flood Savings (0059) $45,666.66 Reconciled as of 05/07/2025 CalTRUST Enterprise $236,085.04 Reconciled as of 05/12/2025 CalTRUST Fire Dept Reserve $154,883.97 Reconciled as of 05/12/2025 LAIF WWTP Settlement (496) $1,692.335.12 Reconciled as of 05/08/2025 Wildland Fire Checking (4162) $249,672.66 Reconciled as of 05/07/2025 This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 5-Jü 25 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
_ Mayor, Dated 05/20/2025
Authorized Signature Printed Name
LOYALTON CITY COUNCIL
COUNTY OF SIERRA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 4-2025
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 in order to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of The City of Loyalton are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton must adopt by resolution a list of all projects proposals to receive funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project's completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton will receive an estimated $ 18,634.00 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2025-2026 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the seventh year in which the City of Loyalton is receiving funding and will enable the City of Loyalton to continue essential road and maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1: and
WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community's transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Loyalton used a Pavement Management System to develop the SB 1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities priorities for transportation investment; and WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Loyalton maintain and rehabilitate streets/roads, add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City of Loyalton this year and hundreds of similar projects into the future; and
WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of Loyalton streets and roads are in an "at risk/poor condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will bring our streets and roads into a "better" condition; and
WHEREAS, without revenue from SB 1, the City of Loyalton, would have otherwise been canceling projects throughout the community and/or laying off city staff; and WHEREAS, if the Legislature and Governor failed to act, city streets and county roads would have continued to deteriorate, having many and varied negative impacts on our community; and WHEREAS, modernizing the local street and road system provides well-paying construction jobs and boosts local economies; and
WHEREAS, police, fire, and emergency medical services all need safe reliable roads to react quickly to emergency calls and a few minutes of delay can be a matter of life and death; and WHEREAS, maintaining and preserving the local street and road system in good condition will improve bicycle safety, and make the pedestrian experience safer and more appealing and WHEREAS, restoring roads before they fail also reduces construction time which results in less air pollution from heavy equipment and less water pollution from site run-off; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, ORDERED AND FOUND by the Loyalton City Council, County of Sierra, State of California, as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
2. "The following previously proposed and adopted projects may utilize fiscal year 2025-2026 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues in their delivery. With the relisting of these projects in the adopted fiscal year resolution, the City of Loyalton is reaffirming to the public and the State our intent to fund these projects with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:" Est. Useful Est. Completio
Project Description Project Location
Life Schedule
Preparation and plans and
specification to repair curbs and Railroad Ave and Lewis Ave 3-5 years 8/2025 - 8/2028 roadway damaged in the flood of 2017
Street Boundaries Include: Poole Ln, Beckwith Rd,
White St, Jones St, Zollinger St, Meeker St, 1st St, 2nd St, 3rd St, 4th St, E 2nd St, W 3rd St, N 5th St, Church Chip Seal and Slurry on all city streets, St, Court Ln, Pine St, Railroad Ave, School St, Front St, New Stop Signs, Fix pothole on city E Lewis St, Mill St, Taylor Ave, Granite Ave, Patterson 5-10 years 8/2025 - 8/2028 streets Ave, Cemetery Rd, Hill St.
All locations have yet to be finalized and are subject to change. Each location will be selected based on
priority need and resources throughout the year.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Loyalton, County of Sierra, State of California this 20th day of May 2025 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CITY OF LOYALTON ATTEST:
William Mertton, Mayor Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
CITY OF LOYALTON
RESOLUTION NO 5-2025
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Loyalton Directing Repayment of Borrowed Funds from the Water and Sewer Funds to the General Fund
WHEREAS, from time to time over the past years, the City's Water, Sewer and Gas Tax Funds have borrowed money from the City's General Fund; and WHEREAS, the City's auditor has determined that as of June 30, 2024, the City's Water Fund owes the City's General Fund the sum of $80,059.64, the City's Sewer Fund owes the City's General Fund the sum of $455,817.35 and the City's Gas Tax Fund owes the City's General Fund the sum of $43,709.00; and WHEREAS, the City recently received additional funds in the sum of $9,391.85 from the Sierra County Tax Collector for past due sums from water service provided by the City and the City deposited that money into its Water Fund; and WHEREAS, the City recently received additional funds the sum of $21,914.32 from the Sierra County Tax Collector for past due sums from sewer service provided by the City and the City deposited that money into its Sewer Fund; and WHEREAS, the City would like to use the $9,391.85 recently received from the Sierra County Tax Collector for past due sums for water service that were deposited into the City's Water Fund to repay a portion of its indebtedness to the City's General Fund; WHEREAS, the City would like to use the $21,914.32 recently received from the
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOYALTON, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The above Recitals are true and correct.
Section 2. City staff is directed to transfer the sum of $9,391.85 from the City's Water Fund to the City's General Fund to repay a portion of the Water Fund's indebtedness to the City's General Fund and to make appropriate entries into the City's books and records to reflect such repayment.
1 Section 3. City staff is directed to transfer the sum of $21,914.32 from the City's Sewer Fund to the City's General Fund to repay a portion of the Sewer Fund's indebtedness to the City's General Fund and to make appropriate entries into the City's books and records to reflect such repayment.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of May 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. Mellravy, J. Gerow, Mayor B. Mertton NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Bill Merton, Mayor
City of Loyalton
City Clerk
2 RESOLUTION NO. 6-2025
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Loyalton Authorizing Examination of Sales and Use Tax Records
WHEREAS, pursuant to Sales and Use Tax Municode Chapter 4.12, Part 1.5 Divison 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code for the City of Loyalton (City) entered into a contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (Department) to perform all functions incident to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Loyalton deems it desirable and necessary for authorized officers, employees and representatives of the City to examine confidential sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to sales and use taxes collected by the Department for the City pursuant to that contract; and
WHEREAS, Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code sets forth certain requirements and conditions for the disclosure of Department records, and Section 7056.5 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful disclosure of information contained in, or derived from, the sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Loyalton HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Mayor and City Clerk, or other officer or employee of the City designated in writing by the Mayor or City Clerk to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration is hereby appointed to represent the City with authority to examine sales or transactions and use tax records of the Department pertaining to sales and use taxes collected for the City by the Department pursuant to the contract between the City and the Department.
Section 2.
The information obtained by examination of Department records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of City sales and use taxes by the Department pursuant to that contract.
Section 3. That this resolution supercedes all prior resolutions of the City Council of the City of Loyalton adopted pursuant to subdivision (b) of Revenue and Taxation Code section 7056.
Introduced, approved and adopted this 20th day of May 7, 2025 ATTEST: (s) (s)
City Clerk Mayor
, City Clerk of the City of _ California, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly introduced, approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of _, by the folla ring la cattvoof said Council held on the day of . 20
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
City Clerk
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOYALTON AND HUMANE SOCIETY OF
TRUCKEE-TAHOE FOR ANIMAL SHELTERING SERVICES OF SMALL DOMESTIC
ANIMALS
OF TRUCKEE TAHOE, hereinafter called "HSTT".
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City Council of LOYALTON and the Board of Directors of HSTT have determined that it is to be the mutual benefit of the parties hereto that HSTT provide animal sheltering services to LOYALTON and,
WHEREAS, LOYALTON desires to safely and humanely care for and arrange for the disposition of small domestic animals found within LOYALTON; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein contained, IT IS HEREBY AGREED as follows:
OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
1. BASIC SERVICE
HSTT shall provide BASIC sheltering services to LOYALTON as follows:
1.1 Shelter Boarding. HST shall provide boarding for a maximum of five (5) days per smail domestic animal brought to the kennel facility. All small domestic animals shall be transported to HSTT by LOYALTON, except as noted in Section Animals that are held beyond the first five (5) days will be charged the daily board rate, as indicated in Section 2.1, for every day.
Small domestic animals are defined as dogs, cats, rabbits, and some pocket pet- type animals. For the purposes of billing, each animal in a litter will be considered separately. As an example, if a litter of three (3) kittens were brought in with a nursing mother, it would be considered four (4) animals. This definition does not include any species of animal commonly kept or raised in LOYALTON as farm animals including cattle, sheep, horses, goats, or swine.
After the applicable holding period indicated above, animals will be evaluated by HSTT to determine adoptability. Animals determined to be adoptable will be transferred to HSTT for final disposition. Animals determined to be unadoptable may be disposed of at HSTT's discretion.
1.2 Scope of Basic Services. The basic services include sheltering of animals and tracking of animals from time received until final disposition and billing.
Emergency sheltering due to disaster is beyond the scope of this agreement.
1.3 Billing and Reports. HSTT shall provide quarterly billings which include a report showing the number of animals brought to the animal shelter.
1.4 Intake and Redemption. HSTT will only receive animals from or redeem animals to citizens of LOYALTON under the following circumstances:
1.41 HSTT shall accept into Shelter stray and seized small domestic animals collected in LOYALTON by LOYALTON staff. LOYALTON staff shall call HSTT at the time they receive the animal to notify Shelter staff in advance of their arrival.
1.4.2 Residents of LOYALTON may transport small domestic animals to HSTT for situations involving owner surrenders only after HSTT has received confirmation from LOYALTON that fees have been paid to LOYALTON.
1.4.3 Residents of LOYALTON may transport small domestic animals to HSTT for situations involving stray animals. HSTT agrees to make reasonable attempts to contact LOYALTON staff prior to accepting any animal to give them the opportunity to reunite or rehome prior to it entering the shelter.
1.4.4 Residents of LOYALTON may redeem their animals from HSTT only after HSTT has received confirmation from LOYALTON that fees have been paid to LOYALTON
HSTT will not be responsible for receiving or redeeming any animals from residents of LOYALTON for any reasons other than noted above. All other animals will be received and redeemed by LOYALTON employees only. Under no circumstances will HSTT be responsible for collecting fees for LOYALTON.
1.5 Foster. HSTT may place underage animals, animals who have been through trauma, animals requiring ongoing medical care, animals with an expected or extended say, or any animal, into a foster home at their discretion. The Foster Program will be as determined by HSTT.
2. EXTENDED SERVICES
HSTT shall provide Extended Sheltering Services to LOYALTON as follows:
2.1 Extended Sheltering. HST shall provide extended sheltering services for specific circumstances, at a rate to LOYALTON as follows:
2.1.1 Dogs, puppies $15.00 per day
2.1.2 Cats, kittens $7.00 per day
2.1.3 Other animals Actual cost, not to exceed $30.00 per day Extended sheltering services will be charged, as approved by LOYALTON, for animals handled over and above the maximum holding days indicated in Basic Services 1.1 above.
2.2 Euthanasia by injection. After holding animals for the maximum holding period, as indicated in Basic Services 1.1, HSTT may dispose of animals by euthanasia and charge LOYALTON at the following rates:
2.2.1 Dogs, puppies $213.00
2.2.2 Cats, kittens $161.00
2.2.3 Other small animals $132.00
2.3 Veterinary Care and Charges. HSTT shall not incur any veterinary costs for LOYALTON animals during the maximum holding period. If an animal from LOYALTON requires veterinary care during the holding period, HSTT will transport the animal from the animal shelter to the veterinary office if a LOYALTON representative is unavailable. LOYALTON shall establish accounts with local veterinarians to ensure costs incurred are paid directly to the veterinarian providing the service, and LOYALTON shall be solely responsible for such costs.
3. AUTHORIZED COMMUNICATIONS
The only official communication between HSTT and LOYALTON pertaining to this Agreement shall be through the LOYALTON City Office or through formal action of the LOYALTON City Council. LOYALTON shall not incur any Extended Services costs without authorization of LOYALTON, other than costs for euthanasia of animals deemed unadoptable.
4. PAYMENT
LOYALTON shall pay to HSTT $299.00 per small domestic animal as defined in Section
1.1, for animals brought to the animal shelter facility. HSTT may increase the fees set forth herein not more frequently than annually in order to reflect an increase in costs to HSTT.
LOYALTON shall make quarterly payments to HSTT for Basic Services as described above. Payment for Extended Services shall be made as set forth above and will also be billed quarterly. All costs may be adjusted annually on January 1st thereafter to reflect full cost of recovery and such costs shall be billed as set forth below. HSTT shall notify LOYALTON of any cost increase not less than sixty (60) days prior to the effective date of such increases.
5. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANIMALS
LOYALTON shall be responsible for the costs associated with all animals brought to HSTT from LOYALTON.
6. TERM AND RENEWAL
Performance hereunder shall commence on or about January 5, 2025 and this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect through December 31, 2025. Unless terminated, this Agreement shall automatically renew without further action of the contracting parties on an annual basis commencing January 1 and ending December 31 of each succeeding fiscal year.
7. TERMINATION
Either party hereto shall have the right to terminate this Agreement at any time during the contract year by giving written notice of such intention not less than sixty (60) days prior to such termination. If at any time during the term of this Agreement HSTT is prohibited by law or a natural disaster or other unsuspected occurrences from performing this service, this Agreement shall automatically terminate.
8. PROPERTY AND SERVICE
For the purpose of performing this Agreement HSTT shall furnish and supply all necessary labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies required to maintain the level of service to be rendered hereunder. All supplies and equipment purchased shall be the property of HSTT, whatever the source of funds for purchase. HSTT shall care for and dispose of all live animals delivered to the shelter by LOYALTON as described in Basic Services 1.1 above. LOYALTON shall not be called upon to assume any liability for the direct payment of salaries or wages to any HSTT personnel performing services hereunder.
9. RECORD KEEPING AND BILLING FOR SERVICES
HST shall recover its cost of providing services under this Agreement in full, plus any extended services billings. HSTT shall keep sufficient records to substantiate all services provided pursuant to this Agreement, and all such records shall be open to inspection by LOYALTON at all reasonable times. HSTT shall file with LOYALTON a quarterly claim for the charges imposed pursuant to this Agreement. LOYALTON shall diligently process each claim upon receipt and remit payment within thirty (30) days of billing.
10. INDEMNIFICATION
In the event legal action is initiated by any such party as a result of action by LOYALTON, its authorized employees and agents, LOYALTON shall defend such action at no cost to HSTT and shall pay any judgment arising therefrom including the cost of suit and attorney's fees and hold HSTT harmless therefrom. The foregoing paragraph Is not applicable if the injury is caused solely by the negligence of HSTT, its officers, employees, or agents, in which case HSTT shall defend any action which LOYALTON is named as a defendant at no cost to LOYALTON and shall pay any judgment arising therefrom, including costs of suit and attorney's fees and holding LOYALTON harmless therefrom.
11. GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement and the rights and duties hereunder may not be assigned in whole or in part. This Agreement embodies all agreements and understandings of the parties and supersedes all previous discussions or understandings. This Agreement may be modified only by written amendment approved by the governing boards of the parties.
12. ADMINISTRATION
The parties hereby appoint Darlene Reide, Mayor of LOYALTON, and Stephanie Nistler, Chief Executive Officer, HSTT, as contact persons for purposes of implementing this Agreement. Any written notice or communication regarding this Agreement shall be addressed to their attention as follows:
William Merton, Mayor Stephanie Nistler, CEO
City of Loyalton Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
PO Box 128 10961 Stevens Lane
Loyalton, CA 96118 Truckee, CA 96161
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be legally executed the day and year first written above.
CITY OF LOYALTON HUMANE SOCIETY OF TRUCKEE-TAHOE
By By
William Merton, Mayor Stephanie Nistler, CEO
Attest: Approved as to form
City of Loyalton Clerk Andy Morris, Town Attorney
[email protected]
From: Nanette Rondeau < [email protected]>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 8:43 AM
To: [email protected]
Cc: Sue Mcliravy; Dick Spencer
Subject: City Council Meeting 05-20-2025
Hello Sue and Kathy,
Re: TOSH Agenda Items
As per our conversation Friday, May 09, 2025, please add the following items to the agenda for the next City Council meeting, May 20, 2025. The items below would be info/action, with back up to follow.
1. Request approval to pursue the installation of Commercial Solar Power at The Old School House.
2. Request approval to replace all windows at The Old School House.
3. Request approval of the maintenance schedule to replace the rear door (approved at last council meeting), refurbish existing front doors to include the addition of emergency panic bars, repair and install baseboards as necessary.
Please confirm this email.
Thank you,
Nanette Rondeau
Nanette Rondeau
Board President
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