MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 1, 2022
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: @6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Dooley, Vela, Rivera, and Murakami present. Jackson joins meeting at 6:44 PM 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:
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In-person at: Montague City Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th St.
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Motion to approve minutes with no changes made by Vela, seconded by Dooley. All Ayes DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for November 2022: Verbal report
City Engineer update for November 2022: no update
Planning Commission update for November 2022: no update 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- Motion made by Vela, seconded be Dooley. All Ayes
2. Discussion/possible action to receive update from Siskiyou Economic Development Council: Council asks for City Clerk to provide MOU at January City Council Meeting. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion /possible action to swear in Michelle Jackson for the Montague City Council: Michelle Jackson was appointed. Motion to appoint made by Dooley, seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
2. Discussion/possible action to amend the budget line item 280-085-772.000 for maintenance on future equipment from amount of $20,000 to $26,500: Chief Vela needs a new water pump and is getting quotes for the council.
Motion to approve made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
3. Discussion/possible action to approve RESOLUTION NO. 22-17 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTAGUE DECLARING 200 NORTH 11TH STREET TO BE A PUBLIC NUSIANCE AND ORDERING ABATEMENT: Approved. Motion made by Rivera, seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
4. Discussion/ possible action for approval of Parks and Recreation events: Council thinks it’s a good idea for the city. Motion to approve made by Vela, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes a. Christmas Spirit Contest:
b. Movie Night in Montague:
5. Discussion/ possible action to approve ORDINANCE 22-03: ORINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MONTAGUE ADDING CHAPTER 15.38, ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS, AND CHAPTER 15.42, HEARINGS AND APPEALS, TO THE MONTAGUE MUNICIPAL CODE: Need to put on next months meeting as well to get seconded reading. Motion to approve to read by title only made by Rivera, seconded by Dooley. All Ayes. Motion to approve Ordinance 22-03 made by Rivera, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for November 2022
• Fire Department
• Public Works/City Administrator
• Water/Sewer
• Animal Control/Code Enforcement
• City Clerk
• Treasurer- Council asks for the City Clerk to provide job description for treasurer and put it on January’s agenda. • 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. Murakami updates commissioners list and asks for the list to be updated on the City’s website.
Murakami also asks for agenda item to be added to the January meeting for discussion/possible action for a RFQ for a City Attorney.
ADJOURN: @ 7:42 PM
Motion to adjourn meeting made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.