MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 4, 2022
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: @ 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Jackson, Rivera, Lorenzini, Newton, Murakami 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 PUBLIC COMMENT: Jeff Mackin- property owner that wants his water turned back on. Rivera will follow up with Mr. Mackin to try and resolve problem.
MINUTES: 7/7
Motion made by Rivera to approve meeting minutes from 7/7, seconded by Newton. All Ayes.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for July 2022 – No update
City Engineer update for July 2022 – mine inspected, and final inspection on 9th street project will be finished next week.
Planning Commission update for July 2022 – No meeting last month, no report OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action on the City’s plan to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic:
A. Staff Reports- No Changes
B. Continuation of City’s Plan- No action
C. Plan workshop for new COVID-19 project- Motion made by Murakami to have an workshop on 8/12/22 @ 8:00 a.m. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes
2. Discussion/possible action on pickleball court improvements: No one has shown in the last two months for this agenda item. Motion made By Murakami to take item off the agenda. Seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
3. Discussion/possible action to hire City Administrator/Clerk: City Attorney will provide contract for position. No action.
4. Discussion/possible action to hire an Account Clerk: Made adhoc to proceed with interviews after looking at the applicants. Adhoc contains Rivera and Jackson. Motion made by Murakami to approve adhoc for hiring account clerk.
Seconded by Newton. All Ayes.
5. Discussion/possible action regarding MOU with the County of Siskiyou, office of the Sheriff: Larue sent an email stating he will keep to the contract as if it was current. Tabled
6. Discussion/possible action to amend accountant contract with Theresa O’Connor for FY 22/23: No Action NEW BUSINESS:
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: Submitting on September 9, 2022. Hopefully will have funds by 2023. Motion made by Murakami to approve Resolution 22-07. Seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
2. Discussion/possible action to approve the subrecipient agreement between the City of Montague and Great Northern services for Housing Rehabilitation Services, Income Study, and Portfolio Management: Approved.
Motion made by Rivera to approve the subrecipient agreement. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
3. Discussion/possible action to approve the districts special assessment for FY 22/23: Approved. Motion made by Rivera to approve districts special assessment. Seconded by Murakami. Ayes from Lorenzini, Jackson, and Murakami. Apposed is Newton.
4. Discussion/possible action to approve equipment auction: Was suggested for Public Works to post an auction and if they cannot sell the items then call Any and All Auctions. Motion made by Jackson to approve equipment auction. Seconded by Murakami. All Ayes.
5. Discussion/possible action to approve budget amendment for the water revenue account (619), to decrease to the total amount of 215,000 for FY 21/22: Approved. Motion made by Rivera to decrease water revenue account to 215,000. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
6. Discussion/possible action to approve budget amendment for the water revenue account (619), to increase to the total amount of $185,000 for FY 22/23: Approved. Motion made by Murakami to increase water revenue account to 185,000. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
7. Discussion/possible action to pay off Engine 514 in the amount of $17,080.99 to the Montague Fire Protection District: Approved. Motion made by Newton to pay off Engine 514. Seconded by Murakami. All Ayes.
8. Discussion possible action on Planning Commission vacancy: City Clerks Office will post a letter that includes a stipend. Motion made by Murakami to approve flying letter for Planning Commission vacancy and interviewing their own people. Seconded by Newton. All Ayes.
9. Discussion/possible action to approve agreement with Rogue Web Works for website hosting: Approved. Motion made by Murakami to hire Rouge Web Works. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for July 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: @ 7:42 PM
Motion made by Murakami to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
ATTEST: CITY OF MONTAGUE:
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JESSIE MONDAY, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK TIFFANIE LORENZINI, MAYOR