CITY OF MONTAGUE CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 11, 2026
6:30 P.M.
Council Chambers, 230 S. 13th Street, Montague, CA 96064
I. CALL TO ORDER: @ 6:30 PM
II. ROLL CALL: Vela, Murakami, 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. No public comment.
V. AGENDA APPROVAL: Closed Session was pulled. Approved with changes. Motion made by Vela. Seconded by Dooley. 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 May 7, 2026. Approved as presented. Motion made by Jackson. Seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
VII. DEPARTMENT REPORTS:
1. Sheriff’s update for May 2026. Presented by Sgt. Amezcua. In packet.
2. City Engineer’s update for May 2026. Nothing to report.
3. Planning Commission’s update for May 2026. Presented by Dunn. Resolutions were passed and Kim Fowler was voted into the vacant seat by the Planning Commission.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS:
1. Discussion/possible action re: adoption of policies and procedures for priority sewer and water service for affordable housing developments. (Resolution 26-07) Approved. Motion made by Jackson. Seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
2. Discussion/possible action re: adoption of policy and guidelines for requiring replacement housing on sites identified in the City’s sites inventory. (Resolution 26-08) Approved. Motion made by Vela. Seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
3. Discussion /possible action re: adoption of policy and procedures for merger fee waivers for multifamily housing development. (Resolution 26-09) Approved. Motion made by Jackson.
Seconded by Dooley. All Ayes.
4. Discussion/possible action of approval the use of Diggle Field for the Montague Fall Softball League. Mercedes presenting. Approved. Motion made by Dooley. Seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
5. Consideration of approval of Resolution 26-10 Resolution of the City of Montague calling and giving notice of a general election to be held on November 3, 2026 and requesting consolidation of this election with statewide 2026 election. Approved. Motion made by Jackson. Seconded by Vela. All Ayes.
6. Consideration of approval for Kim Fowler to fill empty Planning commission seat. Approved.
Motion made by Dooley. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.
IX. COUNCIL AND STAFF REPORTS FOR MAY 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. Report in packet.
5. Treasurer: No report.
6. Library: 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. An update on the Collier Interpretive and Information Center was given by Jackson. Dooley followed up on the idea of possibly having a day once a month where a council member can speak with the public. Murakami gave an update on the Freedom Festival. A special meeting was scheduled for June 23, 2026 at 6:30 pm.
X. CLOSED SESSION: Moved to a special meeting being held on June 23, 2026.
1. Government Code 54956.9(d)(2) - - Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation:
One Case
XI. ADJOURN: @ 7:26 PM Motion made by Dooley. Seconded by Jackson. All Ayes.