City of Montague 230 S. 13th Street, Montague, CA 96064 Ph. (530) 459-3030 Fax: (530) 459-3523 ************************************************************************************** In compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act, notice of this meeting has been posted in a public accessible place, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
AGENDA
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 7, 2022
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL:
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:
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:
Participants can attend in person, online, and/or by telephone, as follows:
In-person at: Montague City Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th St.
Online via Zoom at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6722621496?pwd=UHdaSHJWV3FoaGQ4NStxeU8zbjFjQT09 Telephone at: 1(253)215-8782 When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 672 262 1496 Passcode: 276090 *9 to Raise Hand *6 to unmute MINUTES: 5/5, 6/2, 6/23
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for June 2022
City Engineer update for June 2022
Planning Commission update for June 2022
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action on the City’s plan to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic:
A. Staff Reports
B. Continuation of City’s Plan
2. Discussion/possible action to approve purchasing MES property:
City of Montague 230 S. 13th Street, Montague, CA 96064 Ph. (530) 459-3030 Fax: (530) 459-3523 ************************************************************************************** In compliance with the requirements of the Brown Act, notice of this meeting has been posted in a public accessible place, 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
3. Discussion/possible action to approve RFQ for grant writer:
4. Discussion/possible action on pickleball court improvements:
5. Discussion/possible action to amend accountant contract with Theresa O’Connor for FY 22/23:
6. Discussion/possible action to hire City Administrator/City Clerk:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action to approve partnership proposal with TextMyGov:
2. Discussion/possible action to approve Lucy Home as a library volunteer:
3. Discussion/possible action to approve Audrey McVae as a library volunteer:
4. Discussion/possible action to approve Montague Fire Department’s biannual elections:
5. Discussion/possible action to approve volunteer fire fighters:
A) Dylan Smith
B) Sonja Brandy
C) Madison Castro
6. Discussion/possible action to approve changing account authorization to the LAIF account:
7. Discussion on new commissioners list:
8. Discussion/possible action regarding MOU with the County of Siskiyou, office of the Sheriff:
9. Review of planning communication letter from the Auditor:
10. Discussion/possible action on proposed payroll schedule for firefighter strike team pay:
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for June 2022
• Fire Department
• Public Works
• Water/Sewer
• Animal Control/Code Enforcement
• City Clerk
• Treasurer
• Pool
• Library
• 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.
ADJOURN:
“Parties with a disability as provided by the American Disabilities Act who require special accommodations or aides in order to participate in the public meeting should make the request to the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting”
POSTED: Friday, July 1, 2022 @ 12:00 PM