MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 2, 2022
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: @ 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Rivera, Newton, Murakami, (Lorenzini excused) PUBLIC COMMENTS: “This time is set aside for the public to address the City Council on matters listed on the Consent Agenda as well as other items not included on the Regular Agenda. If your comments concern an item noted on the Regular Agenda, please address the Council when that item is open for public comment.” (The Brown Act requires the public be given the opportunity to address the Council before action is taken. If there is a Consent Agenda, there is no other opportunity for public comment on items on the Consent Agenda.) The Council has the right to reasonably limit the duration of each speaker to three minutes. Speakers may not cede their time. The Council may ask questions but may take no action during the Public Comments portion of the meeting, except to direct staff to prepare a report, or to place an item on a future agenda.
SPEAKERS: Speakers, please stand at the podium and speak loudly so the entire room can hear you.
The mayor will recognize you and ask that you state your name and mailing address so that the City Staff can follow up on any issues requiring City action, or provide you with information, if appropriate.
CONSENT CALENDAR: Discussion/possible action - All matters listed under the consent calendar are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion unless any member of the Council wishes to remove an item for discussion, or a member of the audience wishes to comment on an item. The City Clerk recommends approval of the following consent calendar items:
1. Discussion/possible action to approve RESOLUTION NO. 22-07, A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN
APPLICATION FOR FUNDING AND THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ANY AMENDMENTS THERETO FROM THE 2021-2022 FUNDING YEAR OF THE STATE CDBG PROGRAM:
Brandy with GNS present for Discussion, no action taken.
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California’s Executive Order N-29-20, access to the Montague City Council regular council meeting can be accessed to the public by calling the following conference (phone) number and utilizing the conference (access) code:
Conference Number: 1-712-832-8330
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MINUTES: 5/5
Minutes tabled for July’s Regular City Council Meeting.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for May 2022 – See attached report.
City Engineer update for May 2022 – No report.
Planning Commission update for May 2022 – Verbal report.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action on the City’s plan to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic: Motion made by Murakami to approve continuing with the City’s plan to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic, seconded by Rivera.
All Ayes.
A. Staff Reports
B. Continuation of City’s Plan
2. Discussion/possible action to approve purchasing MES property: Tabled for July’s Regular City Council Meeting.
3. Discussion/possible action to approve RFQ for grant writer: Motion made by Murakami to approve the RFQ for grant writer and to float the position, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
4. Discussion/possible action regarding the Siskiyou County Motorsports Association: Motion made by Murakami to terminate the agreement and have the SCMA return the field back to its original state, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
5. Discussion/possible action to approve City of Montague Zoning Text Amendment-The proposed Ordinance No. 22- 02, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Montague AMENDING CHAPTER 10.12, TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS GENERALLY, of TITLE 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Montague Municipal Code:
Motion made by Rivera to approve the Ordinance No. 22-02, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Montague AMENDING CHAPTER 10.12, TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS GENERALLY, of TITLE 10, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Montague Municipal Code, seconded by Murakami. All Ayes.
6. Discussion/possible action to approve RESOLUTION NO. 22-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MONTAGUE PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS AND IMMINENT THREAT OF DISASTER IN THE CITY OF MONTAGUE: Motion made by Rivera to approve RESOLUTION NO. 22-01, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTAGUE
PROCLAIMING A LOCAL EMERGENCY DUE TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS AND IMMINENT THREAT OF DISASTER IN THE CITY OF MONTAGUE seconded by Murakami. All Ayes.
7. Discussion/possible action to approve changes to the Personnel Action Form (PAF): Item tabled for future workshop.
8. Discussion/update on abatement for 120 E. Buell St.: No action taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action to appoint member to the City of Montague City Council: Motion made by Murakami to approve appointing Michelle Jackson to the City of Montague City Council, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes. 1(A). Current Mayor Pro Tem to Administer the Oath of Office to the newly appointed Council Member: Mayor Pro Tem recited Oath of Office with Michelle Jackson.
2. Discussion/possible action on pickleball court improvements: Tabled for July’s Regular City Council Meeting.
3. Discussion/possible action on approving the Friends of the Montague Library MOU: Motion made by Murakami to approve the Friends of the Montague Library MOU for 2022 with changes. The Library Branch Manager will work a maximum of 16 hours a week and a minimum of 10 hours, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
4. Discussion/possible action on hiring a part-time Account Clerk for City Hall: Item tabled for Ad Hoc to discuss the City hiring an administrator/City Clerk.
5. Discussion/possible action on amending the Montague Slow Pitch Softball agreement for Red Neck Days: Motion made by Rivera to approve amending the Montague Slow Pitch Softball agreement for Red Neck Days. Seconded by Murakami. All Ayes.
6. Discussion/possible action to approve accountant contract with Theresa O’Connor for FY 22/23: Motion made by Murakami to approve the accountant contract with Theresa O’Connor for FY 22/23, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
7. Discussion/possible action to approve the expenses for the Planning Commission amending Montague Municipal Code for chapter 8: Item Tabled for July’s Regular Meeting. All Ayes.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for May 2022
• Fire Department – See attached report.
• Public Works – See attached report.
• Water/Sewer – See attached report.
• Animal Control/Code Enforcement – See attached report. • City Clerk – See attached report.
• Treasurer – See attached report.
• Pool – No report.
• Library – See attached report.
• Commissioners/Council Statements and Requests: Members of the council may make brief announcements, reports, or request staff to report to council on any matter at a subsequent meeting.
Motion made by Murakami to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
ADJOURN: @ 8:30 PM