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
JANUARY 5, 2023
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=STQxMG94em1CejZwbCthNmNnem1Tdz09 Telephone at: 1(669)444-9171 When prompted, enter Meeting ID: 672 262 1496 Passcode: *89335983 *9 to Raise Hand *6 to unmute
MINUTES: 12/1, 12/8, and 12/19
DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for December 2022
City Engineer update for December 2022
Planning Commission update for December 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
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.
2. Discussion/possible action to receive update from Siskiyou Economic Development Council:
3. Discussion/possible action to amend Title 15, Buildings and Construction, to create an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations. (a) Adoption of CEQA exemption pursuant CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). (b) Adoption of Ordinance 22-03 adding Chapter 15.38, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, and Chapter
15.42, Hearings and Appeals, to Title 15, Buildings and Construction.
4. Discussion/possible action to update City of Montague Zoning Text Amendment Ordinance 22-02 and purchase of Parking Violation Forms:
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/ possible action of accepting the 21/22 audit:
2. Discussion/ possible action of processes for driving development for vacant housing:
3. Discussion/ possible action for implementation of RFQ for City Attorney:
4. Discussion/ possible action for approval of new water/sewer application:
5. Discussion/ possible action to hire Will Sargent for the position of Pre-Auditor:
6. Discussion/ possible action for updated lease agreement for Yreka Little League:
7. Discussion/ possible action to increase salaries for all employees to meet requirements of minimum wage:
8. Discussion/ possible action to make adhoc for CDBG Loan Committee:
9. Discussion/ possible action for Disaster Emergency Plan for the City of Montague:
10. Discussion/ possible action for David Dunn to cash out accrued vacation hours:
11. Discussion/ possible action to change signers for Montague City’s Tri-Counties accounts:
12. Discussion/possible action for proposal for Youth Livestock Permits/ Ordinance:
13. Discussion/possible action to approve budget amendment for SCORE Loss Control Grant:
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for December 2022
• Fire Department
• Public Works/City Administrator
• Water/Sewer
• Animal Control/Code Enforcement
• City Clerk
• Treasurer
• 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: Thursday, December 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM