MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 1, 2023
6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER: @ 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
ROLL CALL: Vela, Murakami, Jackson, and Dooley present. Rivera absent.
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.
AGENDA APPROVAL: Approved.
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:
1. Approval of City Council Meeting minutes for 5/4: Approved. Motion made by Jackson, seconded by Vela. All Ayes
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DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
Sheriff’s update for May 2023- Towers presented.
City Engineer update for May 2023- Dunn presenting. 6th St. paperwork is being completed. Planning on redoing 12th St. next year.
Planning Commission update for May 2023- Robinson absent. No comments.
OLD BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action to update Montague Employee Association MOU: Approved. Motion made by Vela, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/ possible action to approve Juneteenth to be a paid holiday for 2023: Approved. Motion made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
2. Discussion/ possible action to allow use of fireworks within the City of Montague: County and City of Yreka has banned fireworks. The council talks about having a public meeting or a poll on Facebook to get public opinion.
The council mentions posting that it is only for Montague City limits. Will have special meeting to approve and have more public attendance. Special meeting will be June 27th at 6:00 pm.
3. Discussion/ possible action to approve to participate in National Clean Up Day: Approved. Motion made by Jackson, seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
4. Discussion/ possible action to approve purchase of a new utility truck for the fire department: Chief Vela presenting. Has a check for $86,083.02 that was deposited for a fire the fire department had invoices the state for and would like to use those funds to buy a 2022 Ram 2500 Big Horn for $68,317.88 and use the rest for equipment to make into a utility vehicle. Approved. Motion made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS for May 2023
• Fire Department
• Public Works/City Administrator
• Water/Sewer
• Animal Control/Code Enforcement
• City Clerk
• Treasurer
• Library
• Commissioners/Council Statements and Requests: Members of the council may make brief announcements, reports, or request staff to report to the council on any matter at a subsequent meeting.
Council asks if City Administrator and City Clerk can investigate getting new cameras for the city.
ADJOURN: @7:46 PM
Motion to adjourn made by Dooley, seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.