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
JUNE 17th, 2025
NEXT ORDINANCE #425
NEXT RESOLUTION NO-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.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. ANNOUNCEMENTS
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting May 20, 2025 (Attachment)
Special Meeting June 10, 2025 (Attachment)
Special Meeting June 10, 2025 (Attachment)
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
1. Update on Prop 68 Project
2. Letter from Jeannie Adcock regarding stop signs and painting of a crosswalk by the High School.
8. APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE-MAYOR
9. 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 Government Code Section 54954.2 Brown Act, the Council cannot take action on any item not on thi posted agenda
10. FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
1. Repayment to Fire Department
11. FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Financial Committee Report/Update
• Approval of Reconciled Accounts (Attachment)
• Approval of Bill Sheet May 2025 (Attachment)
• Acknowledgment of Approval of Fund Transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM 0559 not to exceed $25,000.
(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 Nonbinding Letter of Intent with the Sierra-Plumas Unified School District.
4. Discussion and Possible Action regarding adoption of Resolution 7-2025 A Resolution of Confirmation Pursuant to Section 55501.1 of the California Water Code.
15. AGENDA INPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETINGS
16. BOARD MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
17. ADJOURNMENT
May 20, 2025
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on May 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Loyalton City Auditorium
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT: J. Markum, J. Dines, S. Mcllravy, J. Gerow, B. Mertton COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT
City Clerk- Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT
D. Gaynor, A & C. Fassbender, J. Buck, S. Heywood, J. Powers, L. Garza, J. Whitted, C. Spencer, D.
Spencer, T. Easley, C. Johnson, L. Horner, N. Rogers, S. Snider
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the agenda as presented. Motion unanimously carried
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mayor Mertton announced that there has been a change of staff at WWTP.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. It was moved by J. Dines, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 4-15-2025. Motion unanimously carried.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcliravy to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of 4-28-25. Motion unanimously carried.
STAFF REPORTS/WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS/UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Councilmember Mollravy gave a brief update on the change of scope for the Prop 68 project.
She also reported that she is looking into the T.O.T. Taxes.
2. S. Snider gave an update for the project for the Loyalton Middle School parking and easements.
PRESENTATION OF THE 11TH ANNUAL RICHARD MEDER AWARD
Councilmember Markum presented the 11 Annual Richard Meder Award to Annie and Craig Fassbender and thanked them for all that they do with the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. J. Buck inquired about the roof repair for City Hall. Councilmember Dines stated he is working on this project.
FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT
1. Chief S. Heywood gave a brief report on the Fire Department regarding funding and future purchases for the Fire Department.
2. Councilmember Mcllravy would like to pay back the Fire Department after further discussion would like this item to be on the next agenda.
3. Councilmember Mcliravy gave a report on a letter of intent for Fire Department upgrades to the doors. She stated the G. Price is working with the City and Fire Department. After a discussion it was moved by S. Mcltravy, seconded by 1. Markum to move forward with the letter of intent to apply for the grant.
FINANCIAL COMMITTEE REPORT/UPDATE
1. No Report given
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy 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 April 2025 not to exceed $88, 741.71. Motion unanimously carried.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF APPROVAL OF FUNDS TRANSFERS.
1. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve fund transfer from General 1956 to Enterprise Loan MM not to exceed $25,000. Motion unanimously carried.
2. After discussion it was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcliravy to approve the fund transfer from General to Cal-Trust not to exceed $100,000 for roof repairs. Motion unanimously carried.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORTS/PARK AND RECREATION
Councilmember Dines reported that he is meeting with someone for the roof repair. He also stated that the leak on Taylor has been fixed and that they will monitor the problem.
OTHER COMMITTEE REPORTS
1. Councilmember Mcllravy reported on the speed survey to be done in Loyalton. She stated that a Joint meeting with the Sierra County Board of Supervisors will be held on June 17, 2025.
2. Councilmember Mcllravy thanked Sheriff Fisher for the removal of the car on First Street.
3. Councilmember Mcllravy also stated that 6 Stop signs need replacement.
4. Councilmember Mollravy reported that the lights downtown will be getting fixed.
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 agenda
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 moved by Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve adoption of Resolution 4-2025 adopting a list of projects for fiscal year 2025-2026 funded by SB-1: Road Repair and Accountability Act. Roll Call: J.
Markum-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Abstained, Mayor Mertton-Aye. Motion carried.
4. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy to approve adoption of Resolution 5-2025 Directing Repayment of Borrowed Funds from the City's Water and Sewer Funds to the General Account. Roll Call: J. Markum-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, Mayor Mertton-Aye.
Motion unanimously carried.
5.It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve adoption of Resolution 6-2025 Examination of Sales and Use Tax. Roll Call: J. Markum-Aye, J. Dines-Aye, J. Gerow-Aye, S. Mcllravy-Aye, Mayor Mertton-Aye. Motion unanimously carried.
6. After a brief discussion it was moved by S, Mcilravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the Animal Control Contract. Motion unanimously carried.
7. Dick Spencer from Musica Sierra gave a report on the Old School House requesting the replacement of windows, fixing the front doors to include emergency panic bar, repair and install base boards as needed. It was moved by the consensus of the council to allow these items to be done.
IMPUT FOR UPCOMING MEETING
1. Repayment to Fire Department
CLOSING REMARKS
Meeting Adjourned
APPROVED:
Mayor Mertton
ATTEST:_
Kathy LeBlanc, City Clerk
June 10, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on June 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
J. Markum, B. Mertton, J. Dines, J. Gerow, S. Mollravy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk-Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by S. Mcllravy 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 no reportable action was taken.
AGENDA IMPUT FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
COUNCIL MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
MEETING ADJOURNED
APPROVED:
Mayor Bill Mertton
ATTEST:_ -
Kathy LeBlanc- City Clerk
June 10, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
The special meeting of the Loyalton City Council was called to order by Mayor Mertton on June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL MEMBERS' PRESENT
J. Markum, B. Mertton, J. Dines, J. Gerow, S. Mcilravy
COUNCIL MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk-Kathy LeBlanc
GUESTS PRESENT: G. Clark, D, McCoy, R. Demartini, P. DeMartini, M. Foreman, J. Buck, L. Garza, J. Powers
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
It was moved by S. Mcilravy, seconded by J. Markum to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion unanimously carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
None
STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
1. P. DeMartini inquired about the closed session. Mayor Mertton reported that there was no reportable action.
2. R. DeMartini inquired about the lights downtown. Councilmember Mcliravy reported that she is in contact with Liberty Utilities to get them fixed.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Doug McCoy presented the council with the Community Grant Work Project. He gave a update on the progress with EPA stating that the pre award contract of $48,000 is eligible for reimbursement to the City, the rest of the funds will probably not be available until sometime in October. He informed the council that EPA is still working on getting the NEPA done and it must be cleared up before the rest of the funds are awarded. After a discussion with comments from the community.
2. It was moved by J. Markum, seconded by J. Gerow to approve the preposition fees to be returned to the city. Motion unanimously carried.
3. It was then moved by S. Mcllravy, seconded by J. Markum to use Cal-Trust Infrastructure monies to pay invoices for the project until grant monies become available and the NEPA has been approved. Motion unanimously carried.
AGENDA IMPUT FOR UPCOMMING MEETING
1. Update Prop 68 Project.
COUNCIL MEMBER CLOSING REMARKS
Mayor Mertton thanked D. McCoy and J. Markum for all their hard work on the grant monies.
MEETING ADJOURNED
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
Kathy LeBlanc - City Clerk
DRAFT
6/7/2025
city of loyatton
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STOP on the roads by All
Stop signs. The bike event
they had today almost got
many of them hit because
Nobody stop at the stop signs.
The city can't afford a law suit
When someone gels hunt oreven
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pound into the high school afros
Fourth street before a child get
Thank you fanne Odoct
William Mertton
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Good afternoon
After due consideration l have decided to step down as mayor and continue as a city council member look forward to continue to volunteer and work with with the council for the future o Loyalton.
Sincerely.
William J. Merlton
Sent from my iPhone
10:59 AM City of Loyalton
06/11/25 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis May 15 through June 11, 2025
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
General Funds
Enterprise Loan MM 0559
Check 05/31/2025 Service Charge 2.00
Total Enterprise Loan MM 0559 -2.00
General Checking 195- NEW 05/19/2025
t-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 QB Tracking # 1843847630 Liability Check 05/19/2025 E•pay US Treasury-941 94-6000364 OB Tracking # 1843858630 Bill Pmt -Check 05/19/2025 9492 Housing Element Update
Bill Pmt -Check 05/19/2025 9493 LOYCI
Bill Pmt -Check 05/19/2025 9494 Poole La
Bill Pmt - Check 05/19/2025 9495 Plumas-Sierra Rural Electric-2941 Sewer Plant Bill Pmt - Check 05/19/2025 9496
Bill Pmt -Check 05/19/2025 9497
Bill Pmt - Check 05/19/2025 9498 1100 22.00
Bill Pmt Check 05/19/2025 9499 Thatcher Company 39500
Bill Pmt -Check 05/19/2025 9500 USA Blue Book INV00710300 -450 97 Bill Pmt -Check 05/19/2025 9501 Western Nevada Supply 34860 -259.88 Check 05/19/2025 9502 S.C.O.R E April and May Installments Plan FY24-25 -23,467 64 Paycheck 05/22/2025 9503 -LeBlanc. Katherine L -694.68
Paycheck 05/22/2025 9504 1561-54
Paycheck 05/22/2025 9505
Paycheck 05/22/2025 9506 -403.26
Paycheck 05/22/2025 9507 -2.778.11
рауслеск 05/22/2025 9508 -81 28
Liability Check 05/22/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department 69817369 OB Tracking # 1950229630 -330 66 Liability Check 05/22/2025 E-pay Employmen Development Department -2.18962 Liability Check 05/22/2025 E-pay -321.59
Liability Check 05/29/2025 E-pay US Treasury-941 -137.66 05/29/2025 9519 -189.28
Check 05/30/2025 S12060025 -28.00
Check 05/30/2025 Bank of Amenda
•236.50
Check 05/30/2025 Bank of America S472064000010235 -1,176 14 Check 05/31/2025 Service Charge -2.00
Paycheck 06/01/2025 9509 -138.53
Paycheck 06/01/2025 9511 - 138.52
Paycheck 9513 - 138.53
Paycheck 06/01/2025 9514 -138 53
Paycheck 06/01/2025 9510 -138 53
Paycheck 06/01/2025 9512 -138 53
Check 06/01/2025 9515 June 2025 Pension With COLA -2,362 38 Check 06/01/2025 9516 June 2025 Pension With COLA -1,448.55 Check 9517 June 2025 Pension With COLA -634 88
Check 9518 June 2025 Pension With COLA -331.75
Bill Pmt Check 9539 92132-13200M -358.26
Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9525 DOWL / Farr West Engineering Task Order 16 -6 161 25 Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9526 Heavy Duty 12 V Commercial Battery -501 62 Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9527 206 Front -472 80
Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9528 -5,124 66
Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9529 505 Macksth Park Well
-200.46
Bill Prt -Check 06/02/2025 9530 Liberty Utilities-4602 (3rd St Well) 701 3rd St Unit PMP - 143.13 Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9531 •39.01
Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9532 Libery Urines-6821 stEelights) -3,681.74
Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9533 Liberty Utilities-9425 (Fire SB) 512 Longhorn Dr. -128.04 Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9534 Pitney Bowes Inc Purchase Power 8000-9000-0953-9911 -247 00
10:59 AM City of Loyalton
06/11/25 Bills Paid
Accrual Basis May 15 through June 11, 2025
Type Date Num Name Memo Amount
Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9535 Porter Simon Professional Services 92132-13200M -1.456.00 Bill Pmt • Check 06/02/2025 9536 Silver State Analyical Laboratories. Inc - 167 00 Bill Pmt - Check 06/02/2025 9537 370745244-000001 -38.01 Bill Pmt -Check 06/02/2025 9538 951429299 -238 11
Liability Check 06/04/2025 -334.55
Liability Check 06/04/2025 2,220.72
Liability Check 06/04/2025 E-pay Employment Development Department •307.80 Paycheck 0605/72025 9520 LeBlanc. Katherine L - 681.46
Paycheck 9521 Lonergan, Greg -1.295.32
Paycheck 06/05/2025 9522 McGarity Billy R - 1,848.49
Paycheck 06/05/2025 9523 Whitley, Kirsten A -443 28
Paycheck 06/05/2025 9524 Walley ere W -2.665 54
Bill Pmt -Check 06/05/2025 Online Plumas Sierra Rural Electric-17386 Penalty -11485 Total General Checking 1956. NEW 91.013 14
Total General Funds -91.015.14
TOTAL -91,015.14
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 06/02/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 06/09/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 06/16/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 06/23/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
General Fund Enterprise Loan MM 0559 06/30/2025
Water 1,000.00
Sewer 4,000.00
THIS TOTAL $25,000.00
This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 06/17/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting.
William Mertton - Mayor, Dated 06/17/2025
Authorized Signature Printed Name
Acknowledgement of Approval, City of Loyalton
The City of Loyalton acknowledges approval of the below listed reconciled Plumas Bank Accounts
General Account (1956) $491,312.21 Reconciled as of 06/11/2025 Enterprise Loan Savings (0559) $125,224.27 Reconciled as of 06/10/2025 WWTP Settlement (4387) $13,706.76 Reconciled as of 06/10/2025 Fire Department Savings (7243) $45,006.67 Reconciled as of 06/10/2025 FEMA Flood Savings (0059) $45,672.67 Reconciled as of 05/29/2025 CalTRUST Enterprise $340,882.20 Reconciled as of 06/10/2025 CalTRUST Fire Dept Reserve $155,462.24 Reconciled as of 06/10/2025 LAIF WWTP Settlement (496) $1,692,335.12 Reconciled as of 06/03/2025 Wildland Fire Checking (4162) $335,175.78 Reconciled as of 06/10/2025 This authorization took place at the council meeting held on 06/17/2025 and will be further reflected in the council minutes of this meeting
William Mertton Mayor, Dated 06/17/2025
Authorized Signature Printed Name
SIERRA-PLUMAS JOINT UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
P.O. Box 955 Phone: (530) 993-1660
109 Beckwith Road Sean Snider FAX: (530) 993-0828
Loyalton, California 96118 mail: [email protected]
Superintendent
June 17, 2025
Loyalton City Council
605 School Street
Loyalton, CA 96118
Nonbinding Letter of Intent
1, Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District Superintendent Sean Snider, am presenting this Nonbinding Letter of Intent to outline the basic terms of the District's request for the City of Loyalton to grant the District an easement over a City-owned property, and the District's intended next steps to identify the precise boundaries of the requested This Nonbinding Letter of Intent is not a contract, not an offer to contract, and not an acceptance of an offer, but is merely an expression of interest by the District and the City in exploring the possibility of the City granting the District an easement over the City's property at 105 Beckwith Road, Loyalton.
Terms:
1. Property Location: 105 Beckwith Road, Loyalton, California ("the Property").
2. Easement: to allow the District to build and use, at the District's sole expense, a paved driveway on the Property which connects the Property's parking lot with the Northern boundary of the District's property at 700 4' Street or the Sierra County Office of Education's property at 109 Beckwith Road.
3. Right of Access: the Parties will execute a separate limited right of access agreement which will allow the District to enter the Property and survey the site to prepare plans for the easement and proposed improvements. The District will indemnify the City for any damages or liabilities created because of the District's access to the Property for purposes of surveying.
4. Presentation of the Proposed Easement to the City: based on its surveying, the District will prepare and present a draft easement with clearly identified boundaries to the City for the City's review, feedback, and potential approval.
5. The District will reimburse the City for its reasonable costs, including attorney's fees, incurred in preparing a limited right of access agreement, and in reviewing and executing the easement.
It is the District's hope and request that the City will approve this Nonbinding Letter of Intent and provide authority and direction to City staff and the City Attorney to execute a right of access agreement which is acceptable to the City so that the District may move forward with surveying the Property and developing a formal easement agreement for the City's consideration.
Thank you for your consideration,
Date:
Sean Snider, Superintendent
FOR THE CITY:
Date:
Title:
CITY COUNCIL,CITY OF LOYALTON, COUNTY OF SIERRA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. 7-2025
A Resolution of Confirmation Pursuant to Section 55501.1 of the California Water Code WHEREAS, California Water Code Section55501.1 authorizes the City of WHEREAS, upon recordation of a certified copy of the adopted Resolution of Confirmation, the delinquent fees become a lien on the real property to be collected by the County at the same time and in the same manner a property taxes; and WHEREAS, the amount of uncollected water service fees 60-days past due has become significant, and collectability in question;
), the Loyalton City Council deem:
he approved, ina ReDFORE BE IT RESOLVED
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Final Report is hereby confirmed, and that a certified copy of this Resolution be recorded and;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, The Final Report shall be delivered to the Sierra County Auditor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17h day of June 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
William Mertton, Mayor
City of Loyalton
ATTEST: Kathy LeBlanc
City Clerk