MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 2, 2023
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: @ 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Jackson, Dooley, Murakami, Rivera, and Vela present AGENDA APPROVAL: Motion to approve with changes with excluding Public Hearing till April meeting made by Vela, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
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.
Mr. Pearson, a local pilot, came to ask about the runway light at the airport and if the city was doing anything to fix them.
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:
Motion to approve consent calendar made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes
1. Approval of City Council Meeting minutes for 2/2 and 2/15:
2. City’s plan to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic:
a. Staff Reports
b. Continuation of City’s Plan
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In-person at: Montague City Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th St.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Approval of cost for 120 East Buell Street Abatement: Tabled. a) Staff Report:
b) Public Hearing:
c) 15061(b)(3) CEQA exemption:
d) Decision (Roll Call Vote):
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for February 2023- no report
City Engineer update for February 2023- signed documents on 6th Street. Working on plans and approvals.
Planning Commission update for February 2023- no meeting was held for the month of February.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action to set date for interviews for Pool Coordinator and Seasonal Event Coordinator:
Council asked for City Clerk to send an email to get dates to conduct interviews.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action to approve for Right Click Technology Services to be City of Montague’s IT business:
Appoint Adhoc Council member Vela and City Administrator. Motion made by Dooley, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
2. Discussion/possible action to approve Suzanne Clark as a Montague Library volunteer: Does readings for the children every Tuesday. Great volunteer. Motion to approve made by Dooley, seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
3. Discussion/possible action to approve Montague Slow Pitch Softball Agreement for 2023: Approved. Motion made by Dooley, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes
4. Discussion/possible action to update Montague Balloon Fair MOU for 2023: Rotary representative Joan present.
MOU approved with changes. Motion made by Vela, seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
5. Discussion/possible action to put combination lock on the tennis/pickle ball courts: Citizen says she will buy lock and will give the combination to the City Clerks Office so the public has access to it. Motion to approve made by Jackson, seconded by Rivera. All Ayes.
6. Discussion/possible action to approve budget transfer of $2000 from City Clerk’s Office Equipment to Utilities:
Motion to approve made by Dooley, seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
7. Discussion/possible action to approve COVID relief bonus to employees: Motion to approve made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes
8. Discussion/possible action to promote David Dunn to permanent City Administrator: Motion to approve made by Vela, seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
9. Discussion/possible action to promote Jessie Monday to permanent City Clerk: Motion to approve made by Rivera, seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for February 2023
• 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: @ 8:20 PM
Motion made by Vela, seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.