CITY OF MONTAGUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 5, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th Street, Montague, CA 96064
I. CALL TO ORDER: @ 6:30 PM
II. ROLL CALL: Murakami, Vela, Dooley and Jackson present.
III. PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE:
IV. 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 within the authority of the City Council. If your comments concern an item noted under New Business or Old Business on the Regular Agenda, please address the City Council when that item is open for public comment.” (The Brown Act requires the public be given the opportunity to address the City 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 City Council has the right to reasonably limit the duration of each speaker to three minutes. Speakers may not cede their time. The City 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. Micah Nichols wanted to voice his concerns about his social security number being visible through the envelope his W-2s were sent in.
V. AGENDA APPROVAL: Approved as presented. Motion made by Vela. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
VI. 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. The City Clerk recommends approval of the following consent calendar items:
1. Approval of City Council Meeting minutes for January 15, 2026. Approved as presented.
Motion made by Dooley. Seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
VII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
1. Sheriff’s update for January 2026. Presented by Sg. Yates. November 2025, December 2025, and January 2026 were reported. In packet. Sg. Eamezuca was introduced as our new Sheriff.
2. City Engineer’s update for January 2026. Dunn presenting. Working on getting the surveying done and plans so we can start collecting bids for the 9th and Prather for rehab project.
3. Planning Commission’s update for January 2026 (No Meeting for January) VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion of FY 22/23 Final Audit: Presented by Charlie Pillion. In packet. Audit accepted as presented. Motion made by Jackson. Seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
2. Discussion/possible action of coming up events held by Kris Taylor of Shoppe Serendipity within the city for the Calander year 2026: Presented by Kris Taylor. Proposed events and MOU approved. Motion made by Vela. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
3. Consideration of approval of appointment of Brandon Shroeder to the Montague Volunteer Fire Department. Approved. Motion made by Vela. Seconded by Dooley. All Ayes. Brandon Shroeder was sworn in.
4. Consideration of approval of Resolution 26-01 to appoint Ruanna Smith as an alternate for SCORE: Approved. Motion made by Dooley. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
IX. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS FOR JANUARY 2026:
1. Fire Department: Murakami presenting.
2. Public Works/City Administrator: Dunn presenting. Report in packet.
3. Animal Control/ Code Enforcement: Report in packet.
4. City Clerk: Smith presenting. The city will be posting job openings for Pool Coordinator and part-time Account Clerk I.
5. Treasurer: Report in packet.
6. Library: Clark presenting. Report in packet.
7. Commissioner/ Council Statements and Requests: Members of the council may now make brief announcements, reports, or request staff to report to the council on any matter at a subsequent meeting. Vela is requesting a meeting with Dave about the budget.
X. ADJOURN: @ 7:29 PM Motion made by Vela. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.